Lower Long Churn

[Mr Fell]

Ric, Dave, Mr Fell & Mrs Fell, Frog (and Salty Dog) and Rachel met in Inglesport Cafe and planned a descent of Lower Long Churn. Once beverage mugs had been drained we set off for Alum Pot Lane - which, despite the early hour, was occupied already by a contingent of YSS, who were also out for a days sport.Five of us were soon changed and ready to venture into `the land of double darkness'.Mrs Fell remained on the surface to undertake landscape photograpy - together will canine assistance no less.

Although Long Churn is so popular and has masses of people visiting, on a weekly basis, I am always surprised that it seems so relatively well preserved.On the way in there was more speculation about the nature of Frog`s van (see the Short Drop post).At one point I overheard a conversation about the relative merits of `handcuffs instead of knots' - so your guess is as good as mine.

We made our way to Dolly Tubs and the right hand side was rigged and three descended and took in the fine views of the open pot, and the YSS members on the SW route.

Once back up Dolly Tubs we made our way out via Cross Passage and took in Dr Bannister`s just for good measure.It is a while since I have been in Upper Long Churn and I had forgotton just how grand the stream passage was.

Once out, we were soon dressed and back to Inglesport for some grub.Next Sunday it is Rachel`s birthday - so she is going to pick a trip somewhere.

 

[Frog]

On the way in there was more speculation about the nature of Frog`s van (see the Short Drop post).At one point I overheard a conversation about the relative merits of `handcuffs instead of knots' - so your guess is as good as mine.

And I wasnt even in my van!
Had fun today.
Good steady trip with a difference!
No fish in Dr Bannisters Handbasin though. Saw a cave fish last time I was there (about 10 years ago).

 

[Cavedrone]

But we still didn't work out which light is the safest to use when there
is methane around :twisted:

 

[cucc Paul]

THIS IS A GOOD THING ME THINKS Maybe the YSS were staying close to their cave hut knowing 200+ students were staying there

 

[Frog]

But we still didn't work out which light is the safest to use when there
is methane around :twisted:

hahaha nice one.
i nearly fell off my chair laughing when i read that

 

[Stu]

Well if I'd known I'd have said hello!!! Since I was one of the trio kitting up in the Lane.


cucc Paul... we had our spies out!!!!

 

[Billy Butcombe]

Eeee bye gum - where is Rachel taking you next weekend then?

 

[Wolfart]

That Mr Fell ee be at it agin,a new slant on "something for the weekend sir" :twisted: ?

 

[Billy Butcombe]

Not Mr Fell - he never goes to the barbers. That will upset him

 

[Mr Fell]

Butcome & Wolf winding me up. Neither of them have any hair to speak of and are just jealous that I am so hirsute

 

[cucc Paul]

Lol your pressence was mentioned 6 degrees of seperation and all that, small world

 

[Wolfart]

JEALOUS HA! Buttcombe yer can just see his eyes,as for me i got hairy nipples [/quote]

 

[Billy Butcombe]

Yep - There`s hairs on the inside of my palms and all !! :twisted:

 

[craven 'til I die]

Hey Woolfart and Billy Buttcum why don't you lay off Mr Fell.
He is clearly the finest caver in the forum and does occasionally
let us have a permit 8)

 

[Billy Butcombe]

Easy does it on the ole fella !

 

[Wolfart]

Yes me to sorry he is a nice chap and i'd go underground with him anyday.I went into long churn with Mrs Fell and enjoyed the fine passages even with nursing a large hangover supplied by Mr buttcombe

 

[Stu]

Ric, Dave, Mr Fell & Mrs Fell, Frog (and Salty Dog) and Rachel met in Inglesport Cafe and planned a descent of Lower Long Churn. Once beverage mugs had been drained we set off for Alum Pot Lane - which, despite the early hour, was occupied already by a contingent of YSS, who were also out for a days sport.Five of us were soon changed and ready to venture into `the land of double darkness'.Mrs Fell remained on the surface to undertake landscape photograpy - together will canine assistance no less.

Although Long Churn is so popular and has masses of people visiting, on a weekly basis, I am always surprised that it seems so relatively well preserved.On the way in there was more speculation about the nature of Frog`s van (see the Short Drop post).At one point I overheard a conversation about the relative merits of `handcuffs instead of knots' - so your guess is as good as mine.

We made our way to Dolly Tubs and the right hand side was rigged and three descended and took in the fine views of the open pot, and the YSS members on the SW route.

Once back up Dolly Tubs we made our way out via Cross Passage and took in Dr Bannister`s just for good measure.It is a while since I have been in Upper Long Churn and I had forgotton just how grand the stream passage was.

Once out, we were soon dressed and back to Inglesport for some grub.Next Sunday it is Rachel`s birthday - so she is going to pick a trip somewhere.

Getting back on track... ahem... who was who then? There was a chap with a beard, his younger apprentice and others.

 

[Mr Fell]

Not so much of the old fella - you young rather bald whippersnapper

 

[Frog]

Captain Salty was the hairy one with the rather smart red polo neck jumper and bodywarmer!

 

[Stu]

Captain Salty was the hairy one with the rather smart red polo neck jumper and bodywarmer!

The hairy one = grey? Was it you I was talking to as we climbed out of the Dolly Tubs chamber and met our mates?