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Dave H
Guest
I've voted in the 30-39 group today. Life begins tomorrow so I'll vote in that group as well!
ian mckenzie
New member
Unfair timing of this poll, had it been a few weeks ago I'd not be in the highest category...
whitelackington
New member
You ought to join The M.C.G. most members are under thirty and very active
cap n chris
Well-known member
Isn't the MCG also one of the richest clubs in the UK while simultaneously also being a charity?
cap 'n chris said:
Have only just seen this posting - dont know how I missed it before.
I wouldnt know if we (Mendip CG) are one of the richest clubs, as I have no idea what other clubs are worth. We do have a purpose-built headquaters, which is probably why you think we are "rich". And we are not short of a bob or two. Amazing what you can achieve from the proceeeds of a few Barn Dances and jumble sales in the 1970's. Having a good insurance policy in case of any "accidents" (eg your cottage blowing up) helps, too.
What I fail to understand is why cavers who are always hard up, never think of joining our group? For a modest fee, you get access to massess of tackle (ladder, lifeline and SRT) which is renewed frequently so always in good condition, access to one of the most comprehensive caving libraries in the UK (we exchange publications with many other clubs in UK and abroad), keys to most Mendip caves (CSCC, CCC amongst others), etc etc. And we even have dosh available for digging. For those living away from Mendip, you can sleep at the cottage for only £2 per night or £40 per year!
The charity bit is important, as it enables the group to reclaim the income tax paid on subs, and to avoid paying tax on our group income. We also get 80% reduction on our Council Tax bill for the HQ.
The object of the Group is, "for the benefit of the public, the furtherance of all aspects of the exploration, scientific study and conservation of caves and related features". And we have the money available for this (sorry, cash payments only available to MCG members, but you are all welcome to join!)
Martin R
Mendip CG Treasurer
whitelackington
New member
can I join, I am active and must be under twenty, my photo appears on another thread :ras:
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Tree Monkey
Guest
I haven't met many cavers in the MCG which are under 40! 
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whitelackington
New member
The M.C.G. had a thirtieth birthday party at the weekend and others went caving and others went digging,
so some at least must be under thirty :icon_321:
so some at least must be under thirty :icon_321:
cap n chris
Well-known member
Yes, there's some interesting "logic" going on here.
If all mackerel are fish does that mean that all fish are mackerel?
Are lobsters mackerel or fish or something to do with caves in Burrington.
What on earth am I going on about? :doubt:
I'm beginning to sound like Sepialackingtonthingy
If all mackerel are fish does that mean that all fish are mackerel?
Are lobsters mackerel or fish or something to do with caves in Burrington.
What on earth am I going on about? :doubt:
I'm beginning to sound like Sepialackingtonthingy
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Tree Monkey
Guest
I think you've been out in the heat too long!
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Tree Monkey
Guest
Hopefully he gets band for life from the forum! :tease: Then we can all carry on with caving!
cap n chris
Well-known member
Aha, but I already cave too much so if I'm banned from wasting my time upside on forums then I'll only be underground cramming out all the available space on a 24:7 basis so then where will you go, Tree Monkey?..... Aha!.....
cap n chris
Well-known member
Surely this is going off thread?....
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Tree Monkey
Guest
You best get on with it! your time is coming to an end! :read: :tease:
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wormster
Guest
okay my 2p's worth:
non club member (iow doesn't have a caving club, just a loose bunch of jethroes)
age approaching 40
years caving: hard to tell as I've been mining, caving, walking & generally exploring for about 30 years.
I do have a sort of beard but no camper van, my own teeth and all of my hair (though its starting to go grey).......oh and hands like a mole. :ras:
does that make me an average caver :doubt:
the only people to have met me are Mr c**tplaces and our very own cap 'n chris :bow: :bow:
non club member (iow doesn't have a caving club, just a loose bunch of jethroes)
age approaching 40
years caving: hard to tell as I've been mining, caving, walking & generally exploring for about 30 years.
I do have a sort of beard but no camper van, my own teeth and all of my hair (though its starting to go grey).......oh and hands like a mole. :ras:
does that make me an average caver :doubt:
the only people to have met me are Mr c**tplaces and our very own cap 'n chris :bow: :bow:
whitelackington
New member
Lot of hippies on Mendip for Big Green Gathering but I don't know if any of them are also cavers, some good beards though!
