That'll be the one wanting there to be some hope of the exped carrying on.
It would seem that there is a distinct lack of support for Barry here. Not surprising I suppose, but there is usually someone here wishing to have a go at SS if nothing else.
The hit rate for this thread over the last couple of days has rocketed, so they are out there somewhere. But then again, perhaps they realise that the wool may be getting pulled over their eyes from a long way away.
The situation was compared tonight, (in the small bar at the Crown Hotel), to be similar to the 12ft wall we all remember from basic training.
You come across the hurdle, are offered a step ladder, but continue the run ups. Despite all the encouragement from those on top leaning down to help, you keep banging up against the wall getting nowhere. As if you didn't want to do continue.
When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad that they have to get better.
But then again, lets pack up and go home!
Seems a shame that after all the support given to Barry, he has decided to call it a day without that engineering advice!
Just for Echo5;
It would seem the safest place and there may be support from Richard branson!