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    Protection from rodents

    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...
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    Persistant Luminescence

    Thought folks might appreciate this... On a trip down Rowter Hole last week, one of our team brough a fairly powerful UV torch with them and we had much fun illuminating whichever parts looked interesting... And some of the calcite covered rocks didn't dissapoint! Check out the persistance of...
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    Missing Mine explorer

    Hi Folks, just become aware of a chap called Adam Perkins who has gone missing in the Great Ayton area, Yorkshire. He was well known as an explorer of mines. Police have located his vehicle but he has not been seen or heard of since Monday. Does anyone know of any old workings (drift mines...
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    Petzl Arianne water container...?

    Has anyone ever tried unscrewing the upper half of the Arianne carbide generator before? It certainly looks like it is threaded, but not sure how hard to try just in case it has been glued or otherwise sealed... (and yes I realise I have to remove the water valve before I try! :-p)
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    Derbyshire Ammonite, anyone?

    This was a first for me, anyone else ever seen an ammonite in Derbyshire?
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    Lost Petzl Stop last used at Hillocks

    If anyone comes across a stop with two carabiners. Last used two weeks ago. Thanks.
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    Wanted: Left foot Pantin

    As per the title really, anyone got a left foot pantin they don't use and might want to sell??
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    Thanks for the prize :-)

    Big thanks to UK Caving for my prize, which arrived unexpectedly today (and to TLH for dropping it off!). After speaking to Tom it sounds like Jane and Tim have some super plans for this place, so I would like to wish them the best of luck for the future! Obligatory prize shot follows :-) [/URL]
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    James Hall to Titan Exchange

    A trip report of my first time in Titan some time ago. I will appologise in advance as it is rather long, as I tried to relive the experience in writing.. I have actually had to split over two posts! Anyway, hope you enjoy :-) Suspense above a dark abyss I have wanted to descend Titan for as...
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    Parking at Gentlewoman's & Jug holes.

    Just a note to all cavers please be aware that parking for either GW's or Jug holes is to be restricted to the side of the road opposite the farmers track entrance, not the wide entrance itself! Was there Saturday 19th and upon collecting our rope at GW's came across a rather angry farmer...
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    LOST: 2 x screwgate crabs + slings Hillocks

    Hi folks I left the above attached to the ledge in the engine shaft at Hillocks a couple of weeks ago. Went back yesterday to recover and it would seem someone has picked them up for me. The crabs had black and green tape on them, and were attached to slings and a scrap of rope. Would really...
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    Titan actual pitch lengths

    Hey folks, can anyone actually tell me what the exact figures are in meters for the two pitch lengths? Not rope required, but just the height of rope to descend / prussik? I assume the 141 meters that people refer to is from the top of the choke to the highest point in the roof?
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    Lost: Right Wet Sock TSG Castleton

    Hi Folks has a great trip last Sunday but I seem to have left the TSG hut minus one wet sock :-( I suspect I might have left it in the bottom of the dryer but can't be sure - I guess it might have got mixed up with someones gear thereafter. The club Secretary very kindly had a look for me but...
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