Members Present: Rick Davies, Al Metelko, Sheena Hendrie, John Evans, Dave Garland, Neville McMillan

Guests: Matt Rhodes

With a dubious weather forecast, it was tempting to move this meet nearer home. However Al outflanked me in the pub on Thursday night and said he was coming, so Pembroke it had to be (which saved me from the wrath of the Committee for changing meet venues!)

Come Saturday morning, Dave, John, Neville and I were searching for the right ab line to get to the foot of Blue Sky at Saddle Head. Al arrived just in time to stop us going well astray, and then provided guiding services to Neville and myself by joining us on the route. Since the tide was coming in, this was probably a good idea since his company took Neville's mind off the possibility of drowning or even just getting wet. Club guest/ alias Victim for the weekend (Matt) joined Rick on Sea Mist while John and Dave kept themselves busy on neighbouring routes.

We then all transferred to Stennis Head (apart from Neville who declared hypothermia was setting in and retired to a nice warm car). Limbo, Bludgeon and Mamzoku were ticked off before Matt and I joined Neville in Ma Weston's for a nice cup of tea. John and Dave tackled Hercules, who/which proved too strong for Dave who took the one fall of the weekend.

Evening entertainment was provided by Rick and assorted helpers erecting a blue and yellow pavilion in the campsite - without planning permission. Al was relegated to sleeping in the porch, but seemed to feel at home there.

On Sunday we were convinced that it was going to pour, so we planned a mass ascent of Ganymede at St Govan's East expecting then to have to retreat. However the weather improved out of all recognition and a good day's climbing ensued. Calisto, Io, First Blood and Rear Wind gave enough variety to keep us all entertained, and the Beach Boy topped up his sun tan as well.

Thanks to those who came.

I've opted for Pembroke rather than the Gower because it offers more choice, I know it better, and there are more driving options to avoid traffic jams!

Tides are low at 1000 and 1100 in the morning so those who get up early will have best choice of crags to visit. I intend to camp at St Petrox (GR 971976) - the prospect of hot showers beats the convenience of Bosherton.

Routes of all standards are available from VDiffs in the Flimston Slab area to E grades all over the place. I can also vouch for the walking and swimming potential.

If the weather is looking awful, I will change the venue on the Thursday evening in the pub to somewhere nearer home. I suggest you check with me before travelling.