Who’s the ‘Barmy’est in 2000?

I’ve finally been persuaded to give a result, much against my better judgement and principles!  The point of the exercise being to have an enjoyable day out and perhaps do one or two things that you wouldn’t normally do. 

However, I’m pleased to report that the scoring system worked almost perfectly in that my team were winners. The Tressiders’ fell for the stepping stones ploy, finally giving up the search at the top of Grindsbrook!  Snod was unable to stand after the seventeenth pub and Mick & Daryl burnt themselves out after a mere 6 hours. 

Much fun was had and it was excellent to give and receive some old fashioned banter on virtually all the crags. By some impressive coincidence most of us were in the Grouse during the rainstorm where we magnanimously drank a toast to those less fortunate! Rob and Esmond were seen shortly afterwards in full swimming regalia. 

Snod, Stoffer, Roger. Mike, Toby & Benjy : 236 points 

penalty: 50 points – there are no stepping stones outside the Robin Hood!

bonus: 50 points – for taking their own Cairn with the!’ 

net score: 236 points 

Rob & Esmond Tressider : 294 points 

penalty: 25 points – inappropriate dress code. Evening dress slit to the thigh without thermal underwear is not considered appropriate on British Hills. 

penalty: 25 points – running whilst belaying, an extremely dangerous practise.
penalty: 3 points – Incorrect spelling of Nelson’s Nemesis.
bonus: 5 points – Esmond was clearlv handicapped waiting for Rob. 

net score: 236 points 

Neil & Tracy : 63 points

penalty: 4 points – Neil carried all the gear
bonus: factor 4 – he was in Tracey’s rucksack.

net score: (63 minus 4) times 4 = 236 points 

Mick & Daryl : 236 points

bonus: 30 points – I felt sorry for them. they started late.
penalty: 30 points – on second thoughts, sod that’
net score: 236 points 

Rock, Keith & Michael : 246 points

penalty: 10 points – the Eagle Stone was not climbed in proper style, i.e. no rope was used.
net score: 236 points 

Congratulations to everyone who took part, and thanks for making the effort.