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Recent content by Chris Lank

  1. Chris Lank

    Cheddar Caving Club - Cavers Quiz Night

    On Saturday 27th February 2010 at 8pm, there will be another Cheddar Caving Club Quiz Night.  Venue is the Hunter's Lodge Inn in Priddy.  See the poster for more details.
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    Lost - Petzl HMS Krab in Swildon's Hole on Sunday 17th May 2009

    A friend of mine had their brand-new Petzl HMS (Pear-shape) Krab with Red warning gate removed from their belay rope at the 20' Waterfall in Swildon's Hole on Sunday 17th May 2009. If anyone has taken it by accident, please contact me to arrange for its return.  Thanks.
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    Lost - Casio Watch in or around Swildon's Hole on Saturday 11th April 2009

    A friend of mine has lost their (expensive) Casio Watch in or around Swildon's Hole on Saturday 11th April 2009.  Their trip involved walking from the Wessex Hut to the cave entrance before taking the Short Dry Way to Barnes' Loop. Please can you let me know if it turns-up?
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    Lost - Sling at the 20' Waterfall, Swildon's Hole

    I managed to leave a pink/purple sling attached to someone else's ladder at the 20' Waterfall in Swildon's Hole yesterday (Saturday 7th March 2009).  I recall that the ladder had a circular ID tag attached but I can't recall if the tag was marked.  If anyone comes across the sling, please let me...
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    Cheddar Caving Club - Cavers Quiz Night

    Cheddar Caving Club - Cavers Quiz Night Kings Head Pub, Cheddar Saturday 21st February ? 8pm (1 Silver St, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LE) Teams of four people.  Entry fee ?4.00 per team. The Cheddar Caving Club invites all cavers to enter another fun caving quiz night. Excellent prizes to be...
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    Online Logbook 2009

    Pierre?s Pot ? Upper Series Saturday 3rd January 2009 Martin, Chris L, Anna (guest), Keith (guest), Jack (guest), David (guest), Matt (guest), Cheryl (guest) It was another freezing cold day as we changed into our caving gear. As a warm-up, we had a bit of a play in Pierre?s Pot. We took the...
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    Lionel's Hole - Duck 2

    On the last couple of occasions that I have visited Lionel?s Hole, Duck 2 has been almost sumped, to the point where I could not pass.  Oddly, there had not been any recent significant rain.  Earlier in the week, I had a short dig in the downstream cobbles in order to try and lower the water...
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    Found in Swildon's Hole (01-Nov-2008) - Lyon Battery Belt (White)

    On 01-Nov-2008, I found someones Lyon Battery Belt (White) in Swildon's Hole just after the last of the four Ducks in Double Trouble Series.  I presume it was lost while undertaking the Short Round Trip.  Please PM me if you think it might be yours.
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    Caving Trip to China

    I was contemplating having a caving holiday in Guilin, Guangxi Province, China. I have read this similar topic which is a good start: http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php/topic,2428.0.html ... and wonder if anyone has any further guidance, comments or feedback.  Also, I am interested in...
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    Found - Turds

    Found - One turd (extremely fresh) in Boulder Chamber of Symonds Yat Cave C10 Complex.  Also one turd (hairy) in Keystone Chamber of same cave.  Items have been left in situ due to lack of suitable container.  Owner to arrange for collection at earliest available opportunity.
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    Lost - Petzl Duo Light in Swildon's Hole Sump 3

    If anyone finds a Petzl Duo Light complete with LED spot-light and 4 off rechargeable AA cells, somewhere in the vicinity of Swildon's Hole Sump 3, then I would be grateful if they could let me know.  I lost the light this afternoon (Saturday 23rd February 2008), about half way through the...
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    Online Logbook 2008

    Rod?s Pot Wednesday 2nd January 2008 Rachel, Andy S & Chris L This was just a short trip to satisfy our curiosity.  We made our way into to Hanging Boulder Chamber via the almost vertical tube at the bottom of the Main Chamber. After having a bit of a climb around the chamber we decided to...
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