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  1. Ali M

    What caving related thing did you do today?

    Well done - that is what the diggers like to hear. :) :dig:
  2. Ali M

    The Origin of Cave Draughts - Question

    We find Arctic Hayes Strikes Smoke Matches excellent. They have a burn time of 20 seconds which makes them ideal for testing draughts. https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/p/arctic-hayes-strikes-smoke-matches-33-3000b/p/739900
  3. Ali M

    Photography Showcase 3 per week limit

    Some creative photo work by Nick.😁 Roger was rescued on 13th November 2012, delivered safely to the surface and declined to return underground for the diggers Christmas party. He/she thought that they might get eaten.
  4. Ali M

    Getting digging permission

    Good communication at all stages is vital. We always keep landowners updated on how the dig is progressing and send them a regular photographic record. The latter works really well. However, on one occasion I was trying to keep a breakthrough quiet, while we assessed the situation and wondering...
  5. Ali M

    Free digging rope up for grabs

    You can always leave it in or by the Wessex Digging store. I am sure that it will find a good home. :)
  6. Ali M

    TG Six Camera Issue

    I solved this problem in my TG5 by purchasing a new battery.
  7. Ali M

    Hunter's hole - a faffy trip & last deviation failure

    The permit system has changed. They are now issued online and are free. https://permits.charterhouse-caving-company.ltd.uk/ Keys are available from the main caving clubs.
  8. Ali M

    Looking for Cerberus members!

    PM sent. :)
  9. Ali M

    Looking for Cerberus members!

    Katie - Graham Price mentioned to me last Saturday that he was intending to collect these books from you at Hidden Earth or arrange for them to be collected. He does not follow ukcaving so I have forwarded your meassage to him.
  10. Ali M

    The Mine Shafts Project. Hydrology.

    It could be worse, Mike - you could be in a mud bath in LVS. :)
  11. Ali M

    Help! (Scurion charger needed for trip to Mendip)

    I can lend you one in Priddy if you want?
  12. Ali M

    Hidden Earth 2023 - We're Back!

    NB: Gordano School is in Portishead near Bristol.
  13. Ali M

    Quick Wookey Question

    Pete - I believe that is probably the way I dug in originally and then opened a second route up from the far side for Andrew.
  14. Ali M

    Worst Cave Conservation Photographs

    Photos from the CAVERLAND FB page.
  15. Ali M

    Wessex CC site not working for hut booking

    Sorry - we are investigating the problem. PM sent with contact details for making a hut booking..
  16. Ali M

    Daren Cilau - Through Trip - Daren to Cnwc

    Great trip. :)
  17. Ali M

    Olympus TG4 repair

    I used the Olympus repair service, found I under My Olympus. For my TG5 they charged a flat rate of £145.00, regard less of the repair required and will also sort out any additional problems if they find them. They provide the postage labels to send your camera to Portugal for servicing and then...
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