So how did you get on? See unofficial Results service threads on the OMM forum : http://www.theomm.com/forum/index.php?board=1.0Originally Posted by Zlod
David Waide and I had an (almost entirely) enjoyable time on our first Elite (his first OMM). Main regret was a bad judgment call between CP 9 & 10 which meant an hour of messing about and reascending to get across the beck. Hence an unspectacular 6:30ish.
Possibly the most sensible media article on the OMM yet published is on today's Daily Telegraph's comment page.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/m.../27/dl2703.xml
Just watched a brilliant interview on BBC Breakfast TV. Interviewers were trying to get the competitor to drop the RO's in the shit, but this bloke is a lawyer who just calmly sat there smiling explaining how everyone was prepared to spend a night out & he'd do it again. Totally deflated them.
Even still now this morning!!!!!!!
Just watched a brilliant interview on BBC Breakfast TV. Interviewers were trying to get the competitor to drop the RO's in the shit, but this bloke is a lawyer who just calmly sat there smiling explaining how everyone was prepared to spend a night out & he'd do it again. Totally deflated them
Mark Wier must not be allowed to get away with his comments. I urge all to never visit his Slate Mine and to tell their friends never to do so. His criticism of OMM is outrageous. Yes is was a bad day and OMM faced some tough decisions but he is bang out of order. He also claims on his web site that he saved hundreds of fell runners. He needs to stick to what he does and leave fell running alone.
OMG! The front page of the Honister Slate mine is fantastic. The guy is like superman! I can't believe the stuff that his site has written. It was nice of him to allow shelter to those that needed it, but his naivety on the situation is laughable. It goes to show what the average joe thinks of our past time. What on earth is he on about 'National Mountain Centre', he really does have his finger on the pulse doesn't he - what a bellend! And you can quote me on that!
I'm just glad everyone came off the fells safe and sound and all rescue services etc safe. Well done in what must have been atrocious conditions.
The mountains will all be there tomorrow.
does anyone know if any form of results or cp times will be published, id be interested to see, also be interesting to see where we where of on day 2.
I just did!
I wonder where he thinks this 'national mountain centre for England' should be then?
I note that he invites comments (good or bad) - do you think he'll publish some of ours?
And what the feck is this bit all about....???
"In order to help educate people about the unique geography of the area, the mine already operates a “Via Ferrata” experience.
It involves groups of visitors in harnesses and safety helmets being attached to a perilous cliff-face thousands of feet up the side of a mountain next to the mine and then led by fully-trained mountaineers. The experience has been devised as an introduction to both high mountain walking, basic climbing and gives a secure insight into what it must have been like for fell runners stuck on an exposed mountain side."
Last edited by Purpleplodder; 27-10-2008 at 10:34 AM.
Mr Wier says this Mr Weir says that...*&@&$£!!!!!!
What a self important ......
OK what are the FRA doing to answer all these idiotic TV and Press stories. They are our governing body and represent us so come on FRA time to put out the facts and the true reflection of our sport officially.
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