Damn, this is something I can somewhat relate to.
I have been climbing probly 5 years now, I didn't touch the red garden wall untill this summer. First attempt was swansons as it was well within my limit. We got a late start with a team of 3 and bailed at the red ledge as we feared sleeping on the wall or finding the decent in the dark for the first time. Second time we had a mini epic as we were trailing a second 60M but instead of the leader trailing the follower trailed the rope and it got stuck below. We had to leave it and hope to get down the dirty deeds with 1 (BTW it can be done). We got the rope back and it was no big deal minus a little down climbing between raps. We went for re-written on the next trip, early start, and a 3 man team. no issues at all. My partner really wanted to get on the spur but I knew not to under estimate it so I kept telling him let's do this first (deviant and some other routes in the same grade like emerald city, blind faith and even the northcutt start on the bastile crack). Finally near the end of the summer/mid to late fall we decided to get on it. We were on route by 9 am and still touched down in the dark. The 5.10 variation deffinately ate alot of time as I almost had to pull my partner through it. We were slightly humbled even though we were never benighted as rapping at dusk with no lamps is a little nerve wracking. Luckily we already knew the rap route from climbing swansons.

Glad to hear everything turned out alright as I was scared of staying over night in a t shirt even then and it seems it is colder now then then.

Come to think of it I bailed off ruper due to timing issues and not knowing the decent before I got on the spur aswell. It is good to know when to call it off.

First, cudos for recognizing your situation and staying put. It was absolutely the right thing to do.

Several folks have reminded us above that working our way deliberately through the grades on trad routes is really important. But something which is even more critical for new trad leaders is being mentored by other more experienced trad leaders. I shudder to think what may have happened if I hadn't had some really conscientious individuals following me on routes and checking my gear placements and anchor setups and providing priceless feedback. I was a typical gym climber when I started, i.e. I could climb 5.11 indoors within six months and 5.11 sport routes outside within a year. Nonetheless, it was another three years before I felt competent and confident enough to lead Eldo 5.9 trad. Sorry to sound preachy. Find a buddy or two, this site is a great resource for that, who you trust and who will help you learn the ropes. Have fun and be safe.

Perhaps the tops of those rap anchors could have a splash of neon and /or reflective paint- invisible from the ground, obvious from above.

Hope you're not serious about painting hardware to make a rap anchor more conspicuous? Even if it's invisible from the ground, the principle of self-reliance should be respected as sacrosanct in a game like climbing. Day-glow hangars?? Is that the reputation this generation of Eldo climbers wants to bring to their historically proud area?

Nandu - good on you for keeping your head and getting down safe! Good mettle. What's your next route?

Even if you didn't ask for it, there's some really good advice here - we climbers cannot resist the urge to preach. We were all clueless at some point!

Final question: what song did you have stuck in your head through the wee hours?

Dude...
you obviously are a strong beginner! When it comes to summer time, make sure to bring some water and a light rain jacket. Thunderstorms can be intense and instant in Eldo. You definitely want to get an early (7am) start during the summer months, if not for the rain, then to avoid the heat of the afternoon.

Make sure to try Outer Space if Yellow Spur was your second multi pitch ever... It will probably be too easy for you some day :(