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[GregBrock]

With hindsight, Tarquin's photos brought the rescue to life for a national audience and doubtless helped raise countless donations to the cave rescue teams involved. They also meant that I didn't need to explain to my boss why I wasn't coming in on Monday!

It was Jules that took this photo and quite a few of the other photos that SMWCRT used. I happen to know as it's me in the photo (in the yellow suit)! At the time I didn't realise any photos had been taken, until Jules sent me a copy afterwards.

 

[paul]

It probably wasn't a good idea to have your caving mates along for the stag do before your wedding and not ask them what the stretcher was for at the start,,,

 

[MikeK]

"Gargle gargle gargle"
The rescuer underwater holding the stretcher up.

 

[CSCC]

I've got those rescue stretcher blues......

 

[Lankyman]

NHS Wales admits some patients will have to be treated in non-hospital corridors

 

[dougle89]

Tracking update:

Your parcel has been left in a safe place

 

[ChrisB]

"I knew there is a black spring somewhere in this cave"

 

[sn]

Erecting the festival tent at the inaugral 'OFD Fest' was proving particularly trying, especially with all the heckling from the bystanders.

 

[Caver Keith]

Cave rescue by S&MWCRT is a stream-lined operation.

 

[moletta]

Where's the bottle for the launch ceremony?

 

[Maj]

What shall we do with the drunken caver?

 

[Lankyman]

Months after a debilitating cyber attack Jaguar Land Rover's production line still wasn't working properly

 

[cfmwh]

The CHECC trip reached a massive high following the purchase of a pack of giant, blue, waterproof Rizlas.

 

[huwg]

Some people will do anything to get on TV....

 

[PeteHall]

It was Jules that took this photo and quite a few of the other photos that SMWCRT used. I happen to know as it's me in the photo (in the yellow suit)! At the time I didn't realise any photos had been taken, until Jules sent me a copy afterwards.

Fair enough. Tarquin was the only person I noticed with a camera in the streamway, so I assumed it was one of his, though I didn't notice this particular one being taken. The general sentiment stands though. At the time taking photos seemed to me an unnecessary distraction, but with hindsight it was a really important job.
(I think I'm the yellow helmet at the bottom, but hard to be sure in this shot!)

 

[caving_fox]

The new extra-long blue tacklebag, "perfect for squeezes", was not proving to be as user-friendly as initially claimed.

 

[Pegasus]

Often when arranging a caption competition I worry folks will struggle to find captions for the photo - everytime you prove me wrong

Once again a fab set of entries - keep 'em coming!

Thanks for supporting UKC competitions

...and please remember to support Peter and his excellent book...Christmas is coming

 

[Jamieleighclark]

When an experienced caver tells a novice “it’s a fun trip”….

 

[Nathan_CUCCC]

Unwrapping the OFD Christmas tree

 

[Muddy Funkster]

I won't complain about having to carry the kit bag ever again.