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    I'm in Castleton waiting for my gang.... who's up for a pint

    Supposed to be meeting members of the CSCA at TSG tonight but as of yet, no-ones turned up..... Ive had a couple in 3 of the local pubs and have just got into the bulls head..... Do any Derbyshire cavers fancy keeping me company? WARNING..... I am a southern softie!
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    Google's Annual April fools day prank

    This year its a good one although not really a prank, if you go to Google maps, click the pac man button and you can race up and down the streets, pursued by pesky ghosts!  :thumbsup:
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    Dan Yr Ogof - The far North

    Dan Yr Ogof - The far North Saturday 21st March 2015 - CSCA South Wales Meet John R (Leading), Connor R, Chris M, Damian H When I received an email from John on the Tuesday saying he had presumed I was up for a trip into DYO to the far north I was excited but also felt quite privileged, my...
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    Swildons Hole - Short round trip

    After meeting some MCG members (Dave & Henry) up in Derbyshire a couple of weeks ago, I was invited along on the classic short round trip in Swildons last weekend. Feeling a little sheepish for blowing off the BEC rescue practice I met Dave for drinks at the Queen Vic to watch the mighty...
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    Omni V42 insert for sale

    After upgrading to a Rude Nora, I have the limited edition programmable V42 Biff insert for sale, used sparingly, this is a 'pukka' little insert. You can program (I think) up to 5 different combinations of flood & spot, has a handy fuel gauge to let you know how much battery power you have left...
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    Masson Lees, Gentlewoman?s Shaft to Youd?s level through trip

    24th January 2015 Neil, Damon & Damian (CSCA), Lee (TSG) leading. We arrived in Matlock Bath and skulked around the back of the toilet block looking for the manhole cover to Youd's level whilst waiting for Lee to arrive. On Lee's arrival we changed and drove up to the parking for Jug holes...
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    The new Northern caves guide

    Does anyone know when this will be ready? The last I heard was  'aiming for Christmas (2014) for the final proofs', I don't want to keep bugging Sam so wondered if anyone has any news? Kind regards Damian
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    Weirdstone of Brisingamen - St Mary's Cliffe to the Earldelving

    I'm popping over to Derbyshire in a couple of weeks for a caving weekend. I've always fancied visiting Alderley edge and perhaps even doing the 'breathtaking journey' that Colin and Susan made in my favourite childhood book, it is after all what first made me think about trying caving. Anyway...
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    Custom Duo special offers

    Just saw these on the Rude Nora FB page http://www.customduo.co.uk/Pages/omniv4second.aspx  :thumbsup:
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    My Rude Nora arrived today!

    :bounce: I could barely hide my excitement when I heard the door buzzer go this morning, my colleague collected the post and handed me a small package...... Trembling with anticipation I sliced open the sellotape and surprised myself at how small and compact it was, I had to check I hadn't...
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    what helmet?

    Now I've taken the plunge and splashed out on a Rude Nora, I feel I need a brand new helmet to mount it to. I'm talking a brand new one, although I have always had an Ecrin roc, these are out of circulation now and even if I got a brand new, still in the wrapper one it's still likely to have...
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    Lighting options

    I almost don't want to post this as I'm sure it's been done to death, however I think it's time to update my lamp after failing to illuminate the frozen deep as well as some of my colleagues with their uber expensive scurrion-esque lamps. I'm currently using a v42 insert in a duo which although...
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    Northern caves Vol 1, 2 & 3

    I have a copy of each for sale, they don't need any introduction, they're out of print now and have been for some time. I went through a lot of trouble to get a set for my brother who stitched me up so...... asking only what I paid for them all 3 for ?65 plus P&P which is likely to be a fiver...
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    Petzl duo atex jiggery pokery advice sought

    I have a petal duo atex with the rechargeable battery pack, does anyone have the knowhow to adapt the battery tray to be able to take normal aa's like a standard duo? The connectors inside the battery housing are slightly different
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    Who is offering tuition?

    I have  come across this advert http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caving-Climbing-Single-Rope-Technique-SRT-Introduction-Workshop-/291231760081?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Climbing_Mountaineering&hash=item43cec3fed1 Could I ask that the person who advertised contact me as I fancy a good brush up whilst I...
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