How would you describe the worms Phil? Slowly wiggling near the bottom or hovering at the top to wiggle down when disturbed?

I didn't know that! interesting thanks!

This is indeed very kind, I have sent an email!

haha! I guess it's more with new folk and people you know well.... And yes some are quieter than others :D!

Life, in general. But I find talking can be a good indicator of how people are fairing. Someone who is not very talkative, or become less so, might be showing the initial signs of hypothermia. At the very least, they might not be happy for some reason... it is worth asking if someone who has...

Fantastic work as ever chaps! Those stals look stunning!

If I ever whitnessed someone struggling and suspected ST I would imediately get them to raise their legs, which I think could potentially buy some time, potentially the difference between life and death. It worries me that too many cavers dismiss things like this with "it hasn't happened in 40...

Thanks Pitlamp, I also figured hanging rope up would be good to a degree, no guarentee. I suggested traps but none like that. To be honest you could argue no where is safe from rope. I have had rope stored in my cellar for years without ANY rodent damage. They were hung up on pegs screwed to the...

Hi folks, we want to utilise a roofspace for tackle at our club, but there has been concern about rodents accessing ropes and other equipment such as harnesses etc. I wonder what measures other clubs take against such issues? Atm we have some large metal cabinets, but they are not very space...

I wonder if hydraulogy might change toward moorwood sough and Cussey etc... now the pumps are off?

Well done all, I feel a trip coming on :-D

Let's be honest, posting on social media dedicated exploring sites is all about ego really, nothing more, nothing less. We should do what we can to encourage explorers to join caving clubs where they can learn the correct etiquate and show respect to all the people who have spent years...

I sent you a PM, just in case you haven't seen it.

Very interesting... Is there a big Zeppelin that floats above the water to supply the gas?

I see you met Rob Phil!