Sounds like Mr Fitz and Timmo saw the best of it. Struggling through the dark and mud brought its own reward. Credit to ya.
brings to mind the quote .....'This land still has the power to enchant'

...However (illuminati conspiracy mode on) it would be Interesting to know which runes they were projecting onto Odins Hill, -the rune master himself?
what with 2012 coming up - were they trying to unlease the Ragnorok?
...those crazy fools at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council :)