In reply to autolycus:
> (In reply to bpmclimb) please re-read what i wrote,no mention of sale of second hand goods,just a warning to fellow climbers to keep a eye on their kit.
Please note that my reply was to Timmsy, not to you - and he (or she?) definitely did mention second hand goods. I said sorry about the loss of belongings because I got the distinct impression that Timmsy had been climbing with you and had been affected by the loss of the guidebook. I could, however, be mistaken about this.
If you are going to suggest to people that they re-read posts, then at least make sure you've read things carefully yourself first (please).