I wasn't sure if this should go in idle chat but as it is caving related I think it should be here.

I have written a caving song for Andy Sparrow and Rachel Paynes wedding on 7th February- I hope we will get to sing it.  Please feel free to use this thread to share your favorite caving songs or self penned one's. Many thanks from Misty

(tune to the Wild Rover)

The Wild Caver


Well I?ve been a wild caver for many a year
And I?ve spent all my money on Sparrow?s cave gear
And now I?m returning with gifts from their store
And I never will play the wild caver no more


chorus:

And it's no, nay, never,
No nay never no more,
Will I play the wild caver
No never no more.


I went to the Hunters I often frequent
And I told lovely Jackie my money was spent.
I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay
Cavers like you walk in here each day."


chorus


I took from my pocket ten carbide lamps bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight.
She said "I have Potholes and Mines of the best
And the words that I spoke sure were only a test."


chorus


I'll go home to my parents, confess where I've gone
And I'll ask them to pardon their potholing son.
And if they forgive me as often before
Sure I never will play the wild caver no more.


chorus

And it's now officially Mrs Sparrow...   See you all later...

menacer said:

And it's now officially Mrs Sparrow...

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Not yet it's not!
About half past six if she says "I do" 

Les W said:

menacer said:

And it's now officially Mrs Sparrow...

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Not yet it's not!
About half past six if she says "I do" 

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She did. He did and they are now!
Fantastic night. Great fun.

Ahhh. That's really sweet. I want to get married now.      :hug:

Anyone got any photo's ?  Mark  ...?

me said:

Anyone got any photo's ?  Mark  ...?

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No. The wife took the photos and shes not impressed with them. I will have a look later and see if there are any good enough to put on here.

Pass on my congratulations to the happy couple,bout time he got settled down with a good woman

Yes it was a lovely wedding - a wonderful location in Goughs Cavern. 

Anyway if you have now wriiten some caving songs to share- please feel free to add them here- I'm still waiting to see your poetic skills.

Here is a picture.  If anyone has any more myself and Mrs Sparrow would appreciate a copy.

Thanks.

Conratulations from all in Shropshire

Mike

That caving gear isn't recommended in the Complete Caving Manual  :spank:

Congratulations to you both! You both must be very happy.

anfieldman said:

me said:

Anyone got any photo's ? Mark ...?

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No. The wife took the photos and shes not impressed with them. I will have a look later and see if there are any good enough to put on here.

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Managed to find one that was not bad and shows what a spectacular setting it was. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Sparrow! 

Congratulations to all; very atmospheric photographs. May you both be happy for a very long time.

The Wild Rover lends itself to adaption to caving - we had a version in the 60's with a verse for each region. I can't remember the Mendips & Yorkshire verses but here goes with the others:-

Chorus

I've been a wild caver for many a year
and I've spent all my money on carbide (I said it was the 60's) and gear.
I've cursed at the traverse, I swore at the duck
Look at me wetsuit it's covered in muck and it's.......no nay never, no nay never no more
Will I play the wild caver, no never no more.

I went up to Giant's I used to frequent
and I told Farmer Watson my money was spent
I asked him for credit - he answered me "Nay
Cavers like you I can get any day" and it's ......... no nay never, etc.

I went down to South Wales with Aggie to do
and got lost in the entrance like most people do
I got to the streamway and I was alright
and I was down there all day and all of the night and it's .......... no , nay never

congratulations to you both

Elaine said:

Ahhh. That's really sweet. I want to get married now.      :hug:

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We have now!!! June 29th.    :hug:    :kiss2:    :hug: 

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Elaine said:

Ahhh. That's really sweet. I want to get married now.      :hug:

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We have now!!! June 29th.    :hug:    :kiss2:    :hug:   

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Nah - actually it's  8)

Congratulations to you both.

fantastic,      congratulations.

Can we see a photo please. 

All the best

We have only realy got one photo as we sneaked off and did the deed without telling anyone! If I can remember how to get it onto here I will do it later. It is worth seeing as Hugh is wearing a tie! And I have got a skirt on!