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    Unbelievable email recieved concerning BCA Ballott

    I just recieved this (as did a large number of others - larger than the membership of my club) from my club secretary. So its not clear to me who it was originally sent to. Given that the current BCA ballott is a ballott of members (DIM and CIM) I find this email deeply disturbing:- {header...
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    A message from a mole. - or where to dig/clear

    I have recieved the following from a certain human mole who is again burrowing his way through the mountains: Hi Chris I was down the Gower yesterday, and I had a look at the entrance to Llethrid Swallet which has been blocked for some time, the entrance gate can now be opened after I spent...
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    R.I.P. Owen Clarke

    It is with great sadness I report the passing of one of the best friends I've ever been privaleged to know.  Well known in the caving community.  In his time an outstanding cave diver and all round good person.  I only found out last night and know nothing else.  When I find out I'll no doubt...
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    Ogof Draenen survey

    Topic split out from Ogof Drws Cefn one It exists.  A grade 5 survey does exist.  I've even seen incredibly detailed survey of the official entrance series.  Just another reason to be unhappy with present PDCMG.  Though the problem could lie elsewhere...  There is a survey, so please, can...
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    SRT Kit for sale

    I give up the fight against arthritis so I sell the following... It has all had light use.  The sit harness shows a lot of wear mainly on the leg loop protectors. I don't want to split it up. First sensible off will secure. Buyer pays postage. Small Beast bag.                     Very used...
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    Where is: Ogof Gylfu?

    Does anyone know the location of Ogof Gylfu (Scallop Cave) - its somewhere near Waterfall cave in the Clydach but I don't know if it is in the gorge or the quarry or someplace else.
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    Liverpool - disused tunnel

    My phone has informed me there is a disused tunnel from Wavertry Tunnel street to a car park?  Edge Hill? Is it accessible?
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    Calling Alun Nutt

    Does anyone know how to contact Alun?  Once upon a time he was a member of Cwmbran CC.
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    looking for Slovakian caver(s)

    It is possible I go to Slovakia soon for short time - so I wonder if there is a caver there who suffers from ochronosis alkaptonuria (AKU) or who knows someone with the disease
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    WARNING - Craig A Ffynnon

    A warning has been issued that people should avoid this cave for the time being. Several rock falls have occurred at or near the entrance.  The entrance is now in a very unstable state.  Until remedial action has been taken you are requested not to visit this cave.
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    Found in Little Neath River Cave - 'Caveing' glasses

    A pair of 'caving specs'  I say caving specs cause of their condition.  Lenses are glass and OK - frame is a wire mess - heavily improvised arms consisting of wire. Possibly owner long sighted.
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    New Cwmbran CC Web Site

    Although the old web site is still up Cwmbran Caving Club has a new more functional web site. http://cwmbran-caving-club.dnsd.info We welcome any comments about it.  Good or bad
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    Weird bone fragment

    Found about 250m inside a cave.  It is about 5 or 6 cm long.  It looks like it should be the top of a skull and maybe you see part of eye socket.  But inside the fragment is a weird herring bone structure Anyone got any idea what part of what animal I found?
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    Wanted - reliable web host

    I am developing a new site for my club and the big problem is finding a host. I need php and sql - realistically I need 10Gig space.  But that is all I need.  There is ?30 or thereabouts per year allocated. Anybody got  any ideas?  I have tried 0hna.com and just deleted the account because...
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    Throw out paper maps?

    Just been fiddling with an app on me phone and realised why folks rate it so high.  orux maps runs on android, ms, linux and mac.  Like google earth or gps essetials but unlike others...  Huge choice of maps from google satellite etc to the standard maps of countries.  For uk it is of course...
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