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Burnley - In need of some work 23-Feb-2008 At 1:07:12 AM belayslave

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On 22/02/2008 Organ Pipe wrote:
>Everyone, regardless of whether you're 'pro' or 'anti' reset, must realise
>that it's only a matter of time before it must be done.
>Whether this is now, or a year from now, or 5 years from now, etc, a reset
>WILL have to occur, and new holds will have to be purchased!
>The community dialogue around how, who, with what resources, with what
>cash, with who's permission and consent is valid and necessary if the facility
>is to be more than just a blip on history's pages.

Haven't quoted the whole thing Ben, (everyone can see it above) but thank you for your level headed
response. Yes, i agree and it's sad you're going away because the project would benefit having you on
board in Jacqui's absence.

Maybe I'm wrong, but i've never seen Burnley as being "run" by the VCC. From my perspective,
everyone who has worked on it, it's always been volunteers, some even non-climbers, who helped
build, and subsequently maintain the walls. Michelangelo has been doing a great job to date.

In my mind as a past route setter, i don't think the holds need replacing at this stage. it's a matter of
stripping, cleaning and re-setting problems, ensuring that shiney sides are face down on the new
problems.

Indeed in all matters i think Jacqui's opinion should be seeked and respected. She is after all the rock
that pulled all the parts together to make it happen.

Don't think i'm the right person for project managing, but will gladly put in anything i can afford, time
and money wise, to make sure the wall continues living for the future.