Good Friday. ( Depending on your point of view )
Met Mike at the hall at 10 am sorry to say I was in a bad mood. First I got the wrong potatoes from the shop so SWMBO got cross. Then I had an altercation with a nob driving a 4WD on the way up.
Had a chat with Chad and Jamie then up to BG with two drills and accessories. Mike got three 600mm holes in the roof . One in the lower block then after a struggle a 800mm one going forward. We adjourned for lunch then Ian arrived. I measured the water at 1 metre up a bit again which after some 50mm of rain was not surprising.
All down to the level. I had forgotton how good the 83m of passage looked. Also the veritcal lode all the way down from THITW to the Alcove on both sides of the shaft. Numerous vughs on that both sides. Arrived at Peter's Prospect. The holes drilled were 500mm not longer so Mike put in a third hole. While this was going on Ian and I widened the access passage but gave up on one final boulder which needs the plug and feathers. ( see photo ). Wiggled at all around but could not get it out . Found Peter's other hole in the front lump but that needs plug and feathers now really. Peter will need a drill, his plug and feathers and a chisel for another visit .Anyway that section was dealt with satisfactorily.
The Hole In The Wall went satisfactorily as well and Ian hauled up the kit. By then Mike had a headache. All out to a lovely rainbow over H. P. So Weds. was suggested for next week. There will be a lot to do. Please let me know who is coming . Brian hopefully but he may have to leave earlier. I suggest 10 am at the hall. A few drain rods would be useful to see the way on.