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Brains
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It was fit and well when we (well, the diggers in our club) dug the trench you were standing in as a deterrent to people climbing up the fall, and a hint to use the stacked boulders at the left hand end of the ledge. Dont think I have been back in there for years, did a survey trip that took us 100' below the entrance to Moose's dive base in the large phreatic tube and chamber. From the look of that water you wouldnt even get to the breakthrough point...Turner said:
Brains
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AFAIK - yes, the data has been collected and I believe plotted up. The only time I saw it was as a centre line only plan and elevation.Turner said:
Shotlighter may have a copy, or know where one is...
If needed I can give a brief (and probably hazy after 10 - 15 years) description.
There is still a huge potential and some ongoing leads that need pushing.
shotlighter
Active member
I do have the survey but it's not very informative.Brains said:
Of probably more use is the discription I wrote for the the (still to appear) new COTPD.
Wouldn't all this be better in the original "guess the cave thread"?
Lampwick
Member
One last post...
Received today from DCA Conservation Officer (DW):
"The Environment Agency are pleased to say that Youd's Level can now be considered clear of the pollution/sewage leakage that has dogged this site for almost two decades.
A great deal of effort and money (over ?15,000) has gone into solving the problem which has involved the DCA, the EA, and Severn Trent Water -who have picked up the bills. It has been perhaps one of the least pleasant jobs that any of us have had to deal with!
Thanks are due to all those involved in producing a successful outcome and never gave up, especially those who collected water samples from a drippy smelly roof for analysis. (This job was especially interesting when the flow suddenly increased indicating that someone had flushed the loo! )
Please continue to take care as there is an amount of residual pollution and lots of rat droppings so be aware of the risk of Weil's disease."
I'd just like to add a personal thanks to the individuals, associations, agencies and PLCs for their efforts.
Ta.
Received today from DCA Conservation Officer (DW):
"The Environment Agency are pleased to say that Youd's Level can now be considered clear of the pollution/sewage leakage that has dogged this site for almost two decades.
A great deal of effort and money (over ?15,000) has gone into solving the problem which has involved the DCA, the EA, and Severn Trent Water -who have picked up the bills. It has been perhaps one of the least pleasant jobs that any of us have had to deal with!
Thanks are due to all those involved in producing a successful outcome and never gave up, especially those who collected water samples from a drippy smelly roof for analysis. (This job was especially interesting when the flow suddenly increased indicating that someone had flushed the loo! )
Please continue to take care as there is an amount of residual pollution and lots of rat droppings so be aware of the risk of Weil's disease."
I'd just like to add a personal thanks to the individuals, associations, agencies and PLCs for their efforts.
Ta.
oy fey/ and am not even jewish f**k that was tight (ask mattewjc) or weight watchers :halo: please beware or take a brooooooooooooom / yard brush it fills up as quick as YOU can push (really take time and dig) / please call pddhms. before dropping genltewomans or call ric 07790694292 or matt/ as mentioned above(brackets) / ITS TIGHT AND FILLING IN LIKE A YOUNG SCHOOL GIRL ( THIS IS HIM ) / FFS BE CAREFUL PLEASE
Ric
Ric
underground
Active member
sort him out owdgit. Little twat.
U/ ground.duly sorted. (e's18 and suprisingly not used to two pints of good ale.) Sorry for any offense caused.
Looking back i didn't seem to fare much better.
In the cold light of day , Please be warned. i have just checked 45. inch chest,36 .Waist 38 1/2 hip.
it was tight. and i had to clear from the small of my back to get through lower squeeze.
good 3 inch air gap.This after near 30 mins digging by Matt.
a truly brilliant through trip. (Matt, good morning. tell them about the keys)
proper report /piccies to follow.
Owd Git
Looking back i didn't seem to fare much better.
In the cold light of day , Please be warned. i have just checked 45. inch chest,36 .Waist 38 1/2 hip.
it was tight. and i had to clear from the small of my back to get through lower squeeze.
good 3 inch air gap.This after near 30 mins digging by Matt.
a truly brilliant through trip. (Matt, good morning. tell them about the keys
) proper report /piccies to follow.
Owd Git
underground
Active member
Don't apologise - I was like that once. Sorry for the use of inappropriate language in reference to your son, too...
Peter Burgess
New member
It's called the Woodhatch syndrome. An easily recognised phenomenon in Surrey. Must be hereditary. :-\
Inskia
Member
If you are doing the through trip from Gentlewoman's to Youd's you normally do have to remove a fair amount of gravel from the squeezes. I agree they are tight (and generally wet) but passable for anyone of average build providing you shovel enough gravel out of the way first. There always used to be a shovel/trowel there to make this easier. However it's wise to have at least one set of ascending gear with you just in case someone can't get through.....
Hi Inskia, agree. check stats above does that mean i'm a fatty.we took a full half hour to make enough space and dig only the blade of a spade to dig with kibble overflowing thereafter it was all on to keep clear from that which was washing down. the lower squeeze was filling as i tried to pass on my back wedging me as i passed. needing the small of my back clearing as i went.
Be honest if you think i'm too fat i'm well adjusted enough to take it
Owd Git.
Be honest if you think i'm too fat i'm well adjusted enough to take it
Owd Git.
