Here it is:
Trip: Halkyn Deep Level via Rhyd Alyn
Trip type: Tourist trip for newbies & digging for those who dare
Meet time: 18.30
Meet point: Rhydymwyn garage forecourt
Notes: It is wet on entry/exit into Rhyd Alyn.
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Tim and Joel are going in for the full day to work on a digging project on the Halkyn Deep Level. If anyone wants to join in with the dig, contact Tim directly.
Advisable to bring a harness and cows-tails if you have them.
(wet being slightly damp - water normally (annoyingly) about an inch over the top of wellies for the first few meters and then dry for the rest of the trip!
Just enough to soak your feet on the way in - and again on the way out!
Think its about time some stepping stones were sorted out!
Joel and I will be going in earlier in the day to try to make some progress on the Halkyn Deep Level Dig. Anyone who wants to come and help drop me a line.
Any chance of the evening trip bringing in a little bit of scaffold, some clips and another ladder section....? (Needed for the ladder platform and also potentially for the dig) would be a good 'use' of the manpower ;-)
I'm trying to sort a Babysitter out for this.
If I can, is someone coming through/past/from Wrexham or Chester?
I'm still up for this one :)
I'm still up for this one :)
Bella and I can't come out on 29th as we will both be in London.
I have arranged a Babysitter.
All I need to do is get there... is anyone coming through/from/past Wrexham?
If not, where do I need to get to, so I can suss out the public transport, and see if that's feasable.
There are two potential meet points but the most likely one is near Mold (could someone shove a map up of the caravan park we use - I dunno how to).
Transport to Mold probably won't be hard but transport to the meet point will be a toughie - best bet is to see if anyone can grab you in Mold.
Sadly I am coming from the opposite direction - sorry :(
Ian
PS. It should be noted that the trip "to and from" the dig is strenuous - to quote Doug; "You would pay a fortune in a gym for a workout like that". I agree.
Getting to Mold is easy enough... it's getting back to Wrexham I'm more worried about! I'll see what time Buses stop running, but I suspect i'm screwed if we're late out.
As for strenuous? That's what I need.
Given that i'm home in time, I will be up for this.. Newstuff, If I do go I may be able to help you out as I will be coming from Wrexham.. I haven't been down there before, what sort of gear will we need? and what does it involve :)
TLH
You won't need SRT. There are several areas where you "should" clip on with cowstails to navigate past holes but you could manage without if you are careful.
There are numerous ladders in various conditions - no lifelines.
You will need grit, determination and stamina especially for the return journey :)
Ian
Gosh, it sounds fantastic!
I hope I will get a go at this hole on another occasion, as we will be in London on 29th. The Bog mine trip was a good training for this one.
TLH. That would be great... where/when do you want to meet? That's assuming you can make it. I'll PM you my number beforehand. I suspect I met you in my work... FX Headlamp battery pack?
Ian, I'll make sure to bring Energy drink, it sounds interesting. Are the ladders better or worse than Bog Mine?
Indeed you did, I've now sorted that issue by buying a Duo :P We can sort something out over PM i'm sure. I will find out where I am working throughout the week and with any luck it will be local so i'm home in time :)
TLH
[quote="NewStuff" post=5660] Are the ladders better or worse than Bog Mine?[/quote]
.... Better, but it is a long way down ;)
Expect to find both myself and Tim covered in mud at the dig to the hdl drinking champagne, having broken through to the hdl a few hours before....
[quote="TLH" post=5661]Indeed you did, I've now sorted that issue by buying a Duo :P We can sort something out over PM i'm sure. I will find out where I am working throughout the week and with any luck it will be local so i'm home in time :)
TLH[/quote]
Part of me wishes I'd bought, rather than made my Lamps. Battery problems abound, which would be easier if twats on ebay didn't sell fake goods. Chances of me hooking up a LiPo to an unknown Charger? Feck all, the little bastards are evil if you overcharge them.. I'll do it the old way, cell by cell, with a Multimeter on it.
The other part of me that loves the 900+ Lumens is glad I build them though!
I don't understand all of this technical bash. All I know is that I used to carry two bricks around and now I don't ;)
The Duo's light output may not be the best compared to others, but i've had my money's worth already! Also, basic AA cells mean if you're caught short with a dud set then there is a good chance someone will have a set :)
TLH
Indeed, and my Backup takes AAA's, (not to mention seemingly bombproof, and plenty bright) for that reason.
Batteries duly charged, and I don't want to see a Multimeter outside of work for a while :ohmy:
Do you know if we're OK for Tomorrow?
At the top of the page, 'Hoss' posted saying to meet at Rydwmwyn garage forecourt.. but then somebody else mentioned a caravan park.. Could I get a grid reference/map location to where we are meeting just so i know.?
You are much better off meeting at the garage as it is not known who is going.
The garage is at "spider" junction in Rhydymwyn Grid Ref SJ 206 668 (approx)
.... I am not certain I will be able to make it and you will need someone who has been before to find the entrance ;)
this is the garage forecourt, i'd suggest sticking with this as the meeting point (as per hoss's original post), from here it is a short drive to the caravan park but it might be an idea to leave some cars at the garage and share lifts.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=53.192549,-3.188846&spn=0.003702,0.006899&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=53.192686,-3.189143&panoid=jwouSMHn8aL5Hsx66ypVAA&cbp=12,42.66,,0,2.66
Mikes going, and i'll leave the lid closed but unlocked when joel and I go in.
Ok, will be there. Me and Newstuff hopefully.
I will indeed. If you can PM me a location to get to, TLH, and a Time to get there, I'll be sorted.
I'll be at the garage, see you all later