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  1. SamT

    Blackwell Dale Access problems

    OK, so Blackwell dale doesn't have many caves - only perhaps Aragogs is affected, but the landowners seem to have finally banned access to climbers (boulderers) Post from Jon - the BMC access rep.. https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,31228.msg675709.html#msg675709
  2. SamT

    Eddie Mason Contact details

    Hi, can someone message me Eddies mobile number if they have one. ta.
  3. SamT

    Trouble at t'Cressbrook Mill

    Rumblings in the jungle... https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/environment/community-farm-plans-for-peak-district-site-3736642 https://www.savecressbrookdale.com/ NIMBYS or genuine cause for concern... 🤷‍♂️ Bit of background on the TV celeb who's purportedly bought the land...
  4. SamT

    Geoff Fuller - 3 stags head landlord

    Nice obituary here.. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/may/19/geoffrey-fuller-obituary
  5. SamT

    Pindale/Cavedale - DCC work on resurfacing etc

    As per usual, DCC look like they're making a right pigs ear of things.. http://peakdistrictmtb.org/alarming-work-on-pin-dale-by-derbyshire-county-council/?fbclid=IwAR0-sdU7T-lA4Q41KAm7yZhDw892IGgmY4pWDIC-oMbqt165K9nVWW3qWKs I'll be apoplectic if they touch cave dale. Absolutely no need what so...
  6. SamT

    Sash weights

    Rescued a couple of sash weights from the side of the pavement .. anyone want them for silty sump tie offs? Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
  7. SamT

    BCRA/BCA Drop Test Results

    My google foo seems weak - cant find any results online anywhere. Are there any results published online.. Its in an answer to the following posted on a climbing forum regarding lower offs/belays at the top of routes - usually round a tree/boulder - Which is a bit of an alarming post if...
  8. SamT

    FS - Warmbac Speleo Pro Wetsuit

    Warmbac Speleopro Wetsuit. https://photos.app.goo.gl/TJAcgxVPpUWa9A8a8 Bought this from Bren on here in 2014 in the hope that it would fit, it nearly did, but is just a bit to big and baggy around the shoulders chest. I'm a 36" chest with broadish shoulders. Label says 40" but I reckon 38"...
  9. SamT

    Odin Mine and climbers..

    Just a heads up that Odin Gorge has attracted the attention of a couple of climbers.  Just traversing/bouldering.  There is already an established traverse in the roof of Odin Cave that's been around for a good few years.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xNIdsR5LCo Now a traverse in the...
  10. SamT

    The Black Dog - mental health awareness

    Thought this worth of its own thread (spinoff from the Blue Monday Thread). The/My Black Dog? "My biggest fear was being found out" "He used to wake me up with repetitive and negative thinking and remind me about how tired I would be the next day" "Activities that previously brought me...
  11. SamT

    Countryfile - Hope valley

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000dt95/countryfile-hope-valley Was centred on the Hope Valley this week, and my dad was featured on the climbing section.  old git!  ;D
  12. SamT

    Moorfurlong Ladder

    Asking for a friend.  Is the the ladder still in place in Moorfurlong.  I remember some sort of maintenance on it, and I recall it was removed. Just wondering if it got re-instated.
  13. SamT

    Eddy Mason - contact

    Hi all - can anyone PM me Eddy Masons phone number. ta in advance
  14. SamT

    Wanted - Loan/Hire of Kids kit

    Hi Peak peeps. Just wondering if anyone out there has and is willing to loan/hire any kids oversuits/helmets/wellies etc. We've had a bit of a disaster with our planned week in N.Wales (accommodation nightmare) and are now back home in Sheffield and scratching around looking for things to do...
  15. SamT

    Electrical engineering knowledge required.

    Right - bit of an odd one that I'm sure some electrical boffin on here might be able to guide me on. Just bought (off the internet from italy, so i don't expect any customer service) a rather nice and expensive cooker hood and had it fitted in our lovely now kitchen.  Get me. It was chosen on...
  16. SamT

    Soldering PCBs

    Bit of a general question. need to replace a charging point on a mobile phone. It looks do-able, but very intricate. see - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mv4oULC2eo Going to give it a shot as the phone is a bit buggered without it. Done a fair bit of soldering, but not really at the...
  17. SamT

    Sheffield to Hidden Earth

    Small book to get from Sheffield (Sharrow) to Dales (Pitlamp)  Possibly via BCA conf. PM me if you can help :bow:
  18. SamT

    Tent Groundsheet

    Got an old Mountain Hardware Trango 3.1 which we love and is basically in mint condition other than the ground sheet which is now pretty shot. Googling suggests that re-proofing is nigh on impossible to do effectively.  Just wondering if anyone's ever had one replaced. i.e. stitching unpicked...
  19. SamT

    Slovenia - ticks and Tick borne Encephalitis

    Anyone know much about this topic.  Is it worth shelling out for a vaccine. (think it costs about ?65 a jab). Off there with the kids in August.
  20. SamT

    Slovenia advice please, family holiday.

    Thinking of heading to Slovenia last week of July, first week of August with the kids (10 and 12). Background - went there pre kids in Sept 2004 I think and had a fantastic 2 weeks - Soca rafting, summit of Triglav, gorge walks, waterfalls, canyoning trip, Bled, Lake Bohinj,  stayed at Laze...
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