Back Again

[david3392]

At the age of 73 I thought my caving days had gone. My last trip was a squeezy romp through Middle Washfold 6 years ago and I ached for days after. Time to pack up and I bought a boat. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago my 5 year-old granddaughter was talking about giants living in caves and I was conned into showing her Giants Hole as far as Garlands. I’d forgotten how much fun it was. This was followed by a solo trip to Upper Long Churn with a nice new set of shiny kit. Anyway, the point is it’s never too late to start again if you know the limits of your fading abilities. Looking forward to more easy trips in due course, with or without my junior cave rat.

 

[Long Drop]

Caving's a bit like Hotel California. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

 

[The Old Ruminator]

Carry on old son. I am 76 and still go caving every week.

 

[langcliffe]

Of the five on a Simpson Pot pull-through (via Swinsto Great Aven) on Saturday, the oldest three averaged 77 years old. The youngest was a mere stripling in his early 50s.

 

[tony from suffolk]

Well done that man! You're the same age as me, and I confess I'm sorely tempted to go caving again. I'm pretty fit & not tubby, but my joints have seen better days. I did volunteer to be a practice rescue victim, but then I'd need to be carried in as well as out.

 

[colinbrenton]

Can only echo what's been said above really, but, as long as you're enjoying it, crack on

I thought I was a late starter, at 40!

 

[Fulk]

You're never too old 'til you're dead.

 

[david3392]

Caving's a bit like Hotel California. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

Like Royston Vasey!

 

[david3392]

Of the five on a Simpson Pot pull-through (via Swinsto Great Aven) on Saturday, the oldest three averaged 77 years old. The youngest was a mere stripling in his early 50s.

Hope yet then.

 

[david3392]

Well done that man! You're the same age as me, and I confess I'm sorely tempted to go caving again. I'm pretty fit & not tubby, but my joints have seen better days. I did volunteer to be a practice rescue victim, but then I'd need to be carried in as well as out.

You’re almost there then!

 

[david3392]

You're never too old 'til you're dead.

True.

 

[zomjon]

If I remember correctly Dave, you started your caving career ready for your 60th Titan trip. Ric and myself would love to join you for a trip if you fancy it?

 

[tony from suffolk]

Like Royston Vasey!

Local caves for local people.

 

[david3392]

If I remember correctly Dave, you started your caving career ready for your 60th Titan trip. Ric and myself would love to join you for a trip if you fancy it?

Wow! good to hear from you and Ric. Am now in Lancashire but not that far. Up for a trip but it would have to fairly simple. Don’t think I could manage more than one pitch these days. Keep in touch, guys👍