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  1. Pitlamp

    High gill caves, Dent

    This is most definitely not a "personal attack" - but I feel I ought to mention that, in general, both cavers and farmers usually benefit so much more if a spirit of co-operation pervades, rather than an adversarial approach being attempted. Remember, kick one and you kick 'em all. I'm not...
  2. Pitlamp

    The Castleton Mines Book

    I just emailed Phil to ask him to direct his attention to this topic - and maybe PM you directly.
  3. Pitlamp

    The Castleton Mines Book

    That's probably because it's really, really good! pwhole on here is likely to see your post and he may be able to sort you out. Don't let that stop anyone else offering meanwhile.
  4. Pitlamp

    On't scrounge for a skateboard

    Nope. All will be revealed if the experiment works!
  5. Pitlamp

    On't scrounge for a skateboard

    Thanks to Ed on here, I now have a fine skateboard. (y) :) Thanks also to the Bradford member who kindly delivered it today (I think his initals are JD). If the vis stays OK I plan to test it during next week.
  6. Pitlamp

    Pete Roe??

    Yes, he's a prolific caver; done loads of exploratory stuff in Derbyshire and the northern Dales.
  7. Pitlamp

    Is the cave in the BCA logo Alum Pot?

    I think she did a cracking job! It's a very good logo.
  8. Pitlamp

    For anyone in the Dales, interested in Elgar's music

    This news item was in the Craven Herald online today: https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/24307089.plan-create-elgar-museum-settles-former-natwest-bank/?ref=ebmpn&nid=902&block=article_block_a&u=5d42a96b612ede1b4ccf656435c64252&date=090524 (You may have to sign up to read the story.)...
  9. Pitlamp

    High gill caves, Dent

    That's certainly a factor to bear in mind. If it really is to be reported, maybe get someone unconnected with our pastime to do it on your behalf? But even so I think you're right to be wary of rocking the boat.
  10. Pitlamp

    Is the cave in the BCA logo Alum Pot?

    The silhouette should perhaps have an upside down caver in it, to represent the day I took a big whipper when climbing up to the the inlet which the shower of drips comes from! :ROFLMAO:
  11. Pitlamp

    CPC J4-5

    Huw - you should now have the full CPC Journal reference and the Kendal account, both sent by email today. Let me know the answer to my query (in one of the emails) about whether you want the original exploration account which I think is in the CDG 1955 - 1957 Diving Review. (It was the CDG that...
  12. Pitlamp

    Best glue to stick the soles of my shoes back together?

    A very good cement is Bostik 2402 adhesive. Product code 30812389. It's a 2 part glue, mixed before use. I use this to repair neoprene seals on drysuits, which are under high strain when dressing / undressing. Black Witch is nowhere near strong enough in this application but Bostik 2402 usually...
  13. Pitlamp

    Marble Pot on the Allotment

    Worth looking at Tony Waltham's image of the 1980 collapse of glacial till that blocked it. See page 85 in Cave & Karst of the Yorkshire Dales Volume 1 (2013). Volume 2 (2017) page 363 gives useful detail of the exact position & nature of the slump. It was a very big slump so if a club has...
  14. Pitlamp

    CPC J4-5

    OK, standing by . . . (y)
  15. Pitlamp

    On't scrounge for a skateboard

    Ha ha - not too far from the truth with that picture! (y) But I'll keep you all guessing for the time being.
  16. Pitlamp

    CPC J4-5

    Email me directly - you've got my contact details. Put in the email exactly what you're after and I can sort it for you, one way or another.
  17. Pitlamp

    **Rock fall** Alum Pot

    P·S. glad you're OK Ian!
  18. Pitlamp

    **Rock fall** Alum Pot

    One is reminded of the Mabel Binks accident here. It'll be interesting to see if any earthquakes were logged at that time, when the BGS earthquake site next updates.
  19. Pitlamp

    Wezzit?

    I'll duck out now and let someone else get it.
  20. Pitlamp

    Wezzit?

    Struggling to find a "scratching my head" icon . . . . .
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