In reply to Removed User:
> It would be interesting to hear a 'right of reply' from Johnny Dawes.
As far as I know, he's never been denied a reply. It appears he has strong views on the subject. Probably best not to go there.
> It's ironic if that Dunne wasn't accepted because he didn't fit it the mould, considering Dawes once described himself as an outsider because he was a 'short fat borderline alcoholic.'
Agree - ironic indeed. I'll not be popular for saying this (but sod it!) Problem is that neither were fully paid up members of the Sheffield mafia.
> Divided years looks gobsmacking. Has it been repeated? I got a bit out the loop not long after he did this so never heard of anyone else doing it. Would have thought MacLeod and Birkett might have made the trip by now.
Divided Years is simply stunning. I used to drool at it for hours circa 1970. It really is something else. I believe it's been done by both the above and some of the locals. It's quite a spooky, atmospheric crag. It's got an aura.
> And I'm pretty sure one of my friends broke his ankle at a Yorkshire crag and was single handedly carried back to his car by an 18 year old JD.
Can well imagine. An amazing climber, totally gutsy guy, got crapped on by the establishment of the day. They're 20 years older now and probably regret their treatment of him.
Mick