Mendip 2012.
Going Friday night.......returning Sunday night.
My understanding at present is that there will NOT be any SRT. Thinki poachers and OHA with less mud
Team bus to seat 9 - first come first serve.
More details will follow so keep an eye on here.....
It would be nice to get on the road by about 6pm depending how early people can finish work. Bearing in mind we'll be heading towards wrexham, no sensible pickups are springing to mind along the route.
I've got space for about 5 or 6 cars at my house - or people could get dropped off/share lifts? Bank on it being a 4 hour road trip.
I'll be bringing the trailer (i think!) so plenty of space for gear.
Therefore as a rough plan:
Pickup 1) My House @ 18:00 on Friday 13th July. CH7 5EL
here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=ch7+5el&hl=en&ll=53.171454,-3.208941&spn=0.001336,0.003484&sll=52.516221,-0.560303&sspn=5.556818,14.27124&t=h&hnear=Pantymwyn+CH7+5EL,+United+Kingdom&z=19&layer=c&cbll=53.171337,-3.208871&panoid=14PtzYIXvIHXQ1ji4rxVkg&cbp=12,27.52,,0,0.76
1) Tim Watts
2) Boydy
3) Joel ??
4) Vikki-socks ??
5) Guy
6) Deano
Others who are meeting us there:
Les
Personal Equipment:
- Les recons Furry and oversuit is the best type of gear for these - lets say 'damp' rather than wet. Wetsuits'll be too hot.
- Sleeping bag
- SRT Kit if you want but we're not planning on doing any!
Team Equipment:
Can be finetuned nearer the time.
Tim:
1 x 50m Ropes, which we should need.
2 x electon ladders
few odd slings and biners.
i'm up for that . any date should be ok with me
what our the chances of doing otter hole whilst we are down that neck of the woods or forrest :lol: :lol: if you know what i mean
[quote="mike leahy" post=5918]what our the chances of doing otter hole whilst we are down that neck of the woods or forrest :lol: :lol: if you know what i mean[/quote]
Otter Hole
Access
The access for caving trips into Otter Hole is managed by the Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club on behalf of the landowner. The access agreement requires all visiting groups to be accompanied by a warden. This is due to the unusual effects of the tide and the local weather on the tidal sump in the cave and also as a measure to protect the formations. All people entering the cave must have public liability insurance.
Trips for 3-5 people can be arranged by contacting the Otter Hole Secretary (see contact details below)
General Information
Grid reference: ST 5258 9615
Trips are usually restricted to one group at each time in order to avoid delays in the constricted entrance series and to protect the formations. A minimum of 3, maximum of 5 people per group is allowed (excluding the guide) There are 2 types of trip, an overtide trip, or a shorter between tide trip.
With an overtide trip, the sump is passed just as it is closing, allowing approximately 9-15 hours of caving before the sump opens. Nine hours usually allows the average group to get to the end of the cave and back.
A between tide trip passes the sump as it opens, and the group has approximately 6 hours before it closes again. Missing this deadline will result in waiting another 6 hours before an exit can be made. The average group will get to see the formations in the Hall of the Thirty, and maybe a little further. It is not usually possible to get to the end and back in this time.
As a very rough guide the trip times from the carpark and back are about 8 hours for a between tide, and 12 hours for an overtide trip.
Visitors should not underestimate the trip, although there is nothing particularly difficult in the cave, it is fairly arduous and sustained. Come prepared with water, food, and a balaclava.
Groups may be asked to contribute to the conservation work in the cave in some way: cleaning formations, laying tape or removing rubbish, etc. If you do wish to help in this way, your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Otter Hole can only be safely accessed during the summer months when the river levels are at their lowest. During the summer months high rainfall, high winds and the tidal range will also affect access. High surface water levels cause the tidal sump to become unpredictable. To minimise the chances of groups getting stranded on the far side of the sump, trips may have to be cancelled at short notice. If this is the case we will try to re-arrange a trip in the same season, but please bear in mind that this may not always be possible.
Booking The Trip
A Warden's meeting is held before the first trips in the season in order to discuss conservation matters and allocate wardens for the forthcoming trips. Bookings should ideally be made before this meeting (usually held in March) to assist the planning of trips for the year. Please note that all the wardens are volunteers. We will try to accomodate trips at shorter notice but please try to book your trip at least 3 months in advance.
The Booking Calendar 2012 shows the available trips for the coming season. Please choose your preferred date and type of trip from the list, and send your request to the booking secretary. Also try to give alternative dates if possible, to make it easier to allocate a guide. Don't forget to give a contact tel. no. If you have not received a reply to your request within 2 weeks (we have holidays occasionally !), please resend your email or contact the secretary by telephone or post.
Otter Hole Secretary:
67 Templeway West,
Lydney,
Gloucestershire GL15 5JD
Tel: 01594 840481
:whistle: :whistle:
Put my name down please Tim for the weekend and the venga bus...
Cheers :silly: :)
Me, mike and boydy up to now.
ANYONE ELSE?? Come on speak up. Will be a brill weekend! See 1st post for details.
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HELLO CALLING ALL CAVERS
[quote="mike leahy" post=7024]HELLO CALLING ALL CAVERS[/quote]
Cavers?? :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: Nah mate, they dont exist on here by the looks of it!
At this rate, people will be camping! :ohmy: In the rain....:unsure:
i think there will be one or two more yet - i don't mind camping in any rate, but theres no way i'm sharing with that Leahy character again...not after last time :-O
[quote="TimWatts" post=7040]i think there will be one or two more yet - i don't mind camping in any rate, but theres no way i'm sharing with that Leahy character again...not after last time :-O[/quote]
WHAT GOES ON IN THE TENT STAYS IN THE TENT
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Aug 11 / 12 gets my vote.
:-)
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[quote="TimWatts" post=7454]Aug 11 / 12 gets my vote.
:-)
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that will do me to
not sent from my galaxy s 11 via tapatalk 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :S :S :S :S :S :S
august is okay for me to. will be coming from northwich.
Hoping to go to middle earth, so not up for that weekend.
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I can only do these dates so i'd say do this trip without me x
August: 25/26/27
September: 8/9
[quote="cavefrog" post=7512]I can only do these dates so i'd say do this trip without me x
August: 25/26/27
September: 8/9[/quote]
there are plenty of dates to choose from
I can ONLY manage:
10/11/12 Aug (assuming i get home from the rig on schedule on the 9th)
17/18/19 Aug (best weekend for me!)
Thats it - every other weekend i'm either offshore or booked for something else :-/
Still waiting to hear back about the 10th-12th aug Wessex booking.
17/18/19 Aug also good for Boydy - hows everyone else fixed for these dates??
So, is it no longer the 10th-12th? Earlier these dates were good so i enquired for booking wessex, now these dates appear not to be good. Do i cancel again? I am away the 17-19th aug but i can cancel and try to rebook again if you want me to. Please let me know, i could give the phone number and other contacts to someone to sort out if its easier???? Chears me dears :-):-)
Is it my imagination or does Tim change the dates of virtually every non-local trip we try to organise ??????
:dry: :blink: :silly: :whistle:
Ian
sorry, its just i'm trying to cater for everyone. As mentioned,
I'm free,
10/11/12 Aug
or
17/18/19 Aug
But from what I understand Boydy is only available for 17/18/19.
bugger it though, someone else can start sorting it out! :-P
Micks CRTT trip dates keep changing coz others keep moving them, is nothing to do with me I'm just micks forum sec.
Please can someone tell me if I need to cancel the 10-12th date and rebook 17-19th please.
I really dont mind but need to let Ali know, I still havent heard back from her regarding the 10-12th yet anyway, so.......
:kiss:
Well, it would appear that 17-19th is better for the (few) responses i've had. Can i suggest asking for the 17-19th as the preferred dates and ask about 10-12th (as you've already done) as a backup date?
I can make either so i'm easy.
I have booked 17th - 19th August for you all. 8 places. Mike or Tim, you need to phone Ali for the key, I can pm you her number.
Clair, fab. thankyou :-)
EVERYONE ELSE! CAN I HAVE A BLOODY RESPONSE FOR WHOS ACTUALLY COMING?????
17TH TO THE 19TH AUGUST
I'LL EVEN DRIVE YOUR FAT ARSES AND ALL THE GEAR THERE.
CAN SEAT 9
LEAVING AS EARLY AS WE CAN ON THE FRIDAY - RETURNING LATE SUNDAY
SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE!!!!!!!
If you can get down South at a sensible time Friday then I'll treat you to a warm up in Box Stone Quarries if you want...
Sounds good to me Les - except it looks like no-one else is bothered! :-/
Sorry Tim, i am interested, but just moved so everything is up in the air. I'd quite like to go, especially with Les's offer of Box, as I've never touched anything in Wiltshire before.
Will talk to Vicki and see if she fancies it too and get back to you ASAP. Are the proposed trips SRT? I can't remember :/
I'd come on this if theres room
i think boydy and guy are up fpr it
As said before, wessex is booked for 8 bodies for 1
7-19th August.
As said before, I will not be there as am away.
I need the name of the group leader for Alison Moody please ASAP. The group leader also needs to contact her ASAP for confirmation of booking.
Many thanks.
I'm on the rig for another week yet - can someone speak to Alison in the meantime?
Mike??
Mike. Please call Alison Moody ASAP on the number I pm'd you.
Many thanks.
any progress with this? We're getting closer...
Do you want me to speak with Ali?
i guess so if you wouldn't mind. I've never done anything mendips wise - except felt the impact of a big tree!
Does mike know the entrances / routes etc or can we pester some mendips peeps to meet and greet us and show us some holes in the ground??, and of course drink beer with us?
I have zero knowledge - don't know about any access req. don't have a guidebook, nuffin.
I intend to be around that wekend, I need to drink beer with the Cap'n and you...
I 'spose I ought to get underground as well...
I might know a bit about access stuff on Mendip 'cos I am actually the Access officer for CSCC... :evil:
this trips suddenly sounding awesome :-) I'll be there whatever, even if i'm on my own! lol
Looks to be a good group though :-)
I'VE COMBINED THE MESS OF MENDIPS THREADS, PEOPLE CANCELLING AND CHANGING DATES ETC AND RE-ORGANISED INTO THIS NEW THREAD. I'VE TAKEN A BEST GUESS AT WHO I THINK IS COMING ON THIS WEEKEND
PLEASE CAN YOU CHECK YOU NAMES APPEARS (OR NOT) IN THE VERY FIRST POST OF THIS THREAD????
THANKING YOU!!
If the trips a go im deffo up for it ! Road beers for the trip down will be in order ! Haha oh and can i borrow that loverly 2 piece wet suit again :p
Tim, will you be going down the M6? :kiss:
Not sure about the Vicki situation yet, if it's predominantly SRT then it will be a no from her, but i can still go :cheer:
Was going to head cross country - landy does 65ish on motorway - so shorter A road routes tend to pay off quicker. So likely to head to wrexham and then head south.
Space to leave your car at my house for the weekend though.
I think it might well be aimed at SRT - i'm not sure as i've never been! Mike? Les? perhaps you can advise a little more detail of what can be expected???
Very little SRT on Mendip but if people really want some it can be arranged...
I myself have no intention of doing an SRT trip here...
Mostly stream caves, swallet systems, so usual stuff a bit like Hesp Alyn and Poachers but with much less mud...
...and the largest chamber in Britain of course. :evil:
[strike]Provisionally, can I pinch a space. Dates are in my week off, but I need to consult SWMBO about her plans.
I will need a space on the bus too. Is a pickup in Wrexham near the 483?[/strike]
Scratch that... I have been told that I have to go to a bloody wedding instead...
Mr Leahy also has a wedding now :-( And I'm not gonna start trying to juggle dates again or its never going to happen so we'll just have to manage without looking at his pretty face all weekend.
Joel - looks like no SRT so i'd therefore assume it to be a good trip for Vikki. Would be good if you could both come. :-)
Peeps - bearing in mind 'no' SRT that probably opens it up to more people - so let me know coz there is still space in the bus!
I am interested in this trip, and free from September.
So is this still a go for next week Tim ?
17th - 19th August has been for ages at request of people etc - i'm not gonna have to move it AGAIN am i??????????
Dont move ittttttt :( looking forward to it know !
i ain't moving it don't worry. Its the only weekend free for me between now and the end of october (and we'll have a new baby by then so weekends away will be a rarity after that!)
plus the accom. is booked now!
take a wet suit if you are doing the sumps in swildons,(highly recommended) :whistle: :whistle: you'll enjoy it
[quote="mike leahy" post=8554]take a wet suit if you are doing the sumps in swildons,(highly recommended) :whistle: :whistle: you'll enjoy it[/quote]
Wetsuits are for tarts :evil:
Fleece undersuits will be fine, you're not in the water long enough to worry about a bit of cold...
[quote="Les W" post=8556][quote="mike leahy" post=8554]take a wet suit if you are doing the sumps in swildons,(highly recommended) :whistle: :whistle: you'll enjoy it[/quote]
Wetsuits are for tarts :evil:
Fleece undersuits will be fine, you're not in the water long enough to worry about a bit of cold...[/quote]
i know these lads personally les and EVEERYONE of them are TARTS without exception
[quote="JohnO" post=8527]I am interested in this trip, and free from September.[/quote]
Sorry Tim I miss read your post, please ignore this post. I would love to go but guess what - I am going to a wedding as well :lol:
[quote="JohnO" post=8559][quote="JohnO" post=8527]I am interested in this trip, and free from September.[/quote]
Sorry Tim I miss read your post, please ignore this post. I would love to go but guess what - I am going to a wedding as well :lol:[/quote]
i hope it's not the same cousins wedding as doug and i are going to .
Im not a tart, lil bit puffy but deffo not a tart :kiss:
[quote="Deano" post=8562]Im not a tart, lil bit puffy but deffo not a tart :kiss:[/quote]
your the biggest puffy tart i know ( and i know a few)
and your a rosser so ofcoarse your a tart :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Cant argue with that haha
Im not happy you aint comin next week ! Who are we gona laugh at now ?!?
[quote="mike leahy" post=8558][quote="Les W" post=8556][quote="mike leahy" post=8554]take a wet suit if you are doing the sumps in swildons,(highly recommended) :whistle: :whistle: you'll enjoy it[/quote]
Wetsuits are for tarts :evil:
Fleece undersuits will be fine, you're not in the water long enough to worry about a bit of cold...[/quote]
i know these lads personally les and EVEERYONE of them are TARTS without exception[/quote]
I got to St Cuthbert's second sump with just an undersuit :P
To be fair, wetsuits only really work if you stay in the water. For something short like Swildon's Sump 1, you will be dry(ish) before you get in the water and as soon as you stand up the other side the cold water will run down the inside of your wetsuit with a cold shock :ohmy: In a fleece you just get the cold shock a bit quicker, but the fleece will drain and warm just as quickly once you get out the other side. ;)
A wetsuit is too hot and restrictive for most Mendip caving. I won't be wearing one...
furry it is then - i'll edit initial post on this thread
Mike, I'm not a tart - i prefer 'slut'. ;-)
SRT is in a cave called Hunters Hole. There is also other caves with srt pitches but no full srt caves apart from Hunters Hole. It is a good hole for practice in.
If you like, I can ask a friend of mine if he is free that wknd so he can show you routes etc. But i need to know if it is definately still on.
Enjoy the Mendips and all the fun that it brings.
Dont forget..... No mobile phones in the Hunters Pub!!!!!!!!!!!
I think we're ok ta. Les has volunteered to be our grand leader for the weekend. So we'll definitly be know where to have a pint,wWe might even venture underground ;-) ;-)
Just for info: The Wessex has a fabulous training tower at the hut where you can practice ladder and line, SRT and SRT rescue so if anybody wan't to play in a safe environment then bring your SRT kit and some rope...
You are welcome to make use of the tower and I might even stand near by offering helpful and not so helpful advice... :evil:
Well, good luck .......
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Am i right in saying that the only confirmed people for this trip are Me, Boydy and Deano? If so there suddenly becomes little point in going in a gas guzzling snails pace 9 seater landrover........
Thats very true
crazy and linda are going as well . god help you
Ok, so 5 of us then...could still do it in a 'car'?
deano has got a lovely shiny new car
Apart from the fact it would use a tank and a half getting there,
Also i may not be able to go due to work swappingy shifts around, im working on it though
[quote="Deano" post=8811]Apart from the fact it would use a tank and a half getting there,
Also i may not be able to go due to work swappingy shifts around, im working on it though[/quote]
dean your a coppa now.
just tell them to PH....UCK OFFFFFF.
or tell them BIG tarts to come and see me
i'll sort them out for you
Tim, I have a job interview on the Saturday. I can't go! :(
[quote="Suboffender" post=8814]Tim, I have a job interview on the Saturday. I can't go! :([/quote]
good look .
lets hope you get it
Not that simple babe ! Im trying to sort it though :)
Deano, let me know asap. Your motor is still gonna use less than a landy! I don't mind taking the landy but its gonna work out expensive...
confirmed (or not) are:
1 Me
2 Crazy
3 Linda
4 Boydy
5 Deano???
[quote="TimWatts" post=8817]its gonna work out expensive...[/quote]
and slowwwwww with a capital W
Will know tomorrow, and i wouldnt mind driving i wasnt saying i wouldnt dude x
ok, keep me posted fella - might ask boydy to drive - whats the worst that could happen ;-)
Not much gear to take - no srt kits etc.
[quote="TimWatts" post=8822]
.... Not much gear to take [/quote]
I thought Crazy was going ? Don't you need protection ?
:kiss:
good point!
[quote="Ian" post=8824][quote="TimWatts" post=8822]
.... Not much gear to take [/quote]
I thought Crazy was going ? Don't you need protection ?
:kiss:[/quote]
better take your condoms then. god knows your going to need them when YOUR sleeping in an open dorm with crazzzzzzzzy
Aim is to get to the Stone Mines at Corsham on the way down and meet Les there. Only need 'old' gear and a lamp for this.
Aiming to leave about 2pm??
Kit list:
fleece,
oversuit,
wellies,
gloves
food,
tea coffee,
milk,
beer.
Towel and other such hygene products
Sleeping bag and optional pillow
No trips will be SRT trips but there is a SRT tower we can have a play on if we want to bring kit.
excited.com :-)
[quote="mike leahy" post=8831][quote="Ian" post=8824][quote="TimWatts" post=8822]
.... Not much gear to take [/quote]
I thought Crazy was going ? Don't you need protection ?
:kiss:[/quote]
better take your condoms then. god knows your going to need them when YOUR sleeping in an open dorm with crazzzzzzzzy[/quote]
Who says I'M going to use protection? :evil:
[quote="TimWatts" post=8837]
excited.com :-)[/quote]
Tim, have you actually clicked on that link? :lol:
"Married Women Looking for Men
Rich men
Date Rich Women
Russia Women
Angella castillo
Married Dating"
actually - no - but now you've mentioned it i might ;-)
BOATIT BOODY........ :P :P :P
Excellent weekend......well impressed with box mine on Friday nite...thanks to big dad les for looking after us.. :silly: ;)
[quote="boydy" post=8963]...box mine...[/quote]
Quarry... :evil:
TRIP REPORT PLEASE
Unless crazy, Loopy, Boody or Dig Daddy fancy writing one, i'll have a go at one when i've got a min or two - which, as i'm heading offshore tomrrow will mean sooner rather than later.
Boatit Boody!
I like Boody but I don't like Boydy!
I like Loopy but I don't like Linda!
I Don't like Crazy but I do like Johnny ;-)
[quote="Les W" post=8964][quote="boydy" post=8963]...box mine...[/quote]
Quarry... :evil:[/quote]
I feckin' love Quarries but I can't stand Mines. :P
[quote="TimWatts" post=8967][quote="Les W" post=8964][quote="boydy" post=8963]...box mine...[/quote]
Quarry... :evil:[/quote]
I feckin' love Quarries but I can't stand Mines. :P[/quote]
have you lot been playing that game down there, you must have sent the wessex foooookin mad. good job les know's the game
i like glass but i don't like windows :lol: :lol: :lol:
[quote="mike leahy" post=8968][quote="TimWatts" post=8967][quote="Les W" post=8964][quote="boydy" post=8963]...box mine...[/quote]
Quarry... :evil:[/quote]
I feckin' love Quarries but I can't stand Mines. :P[/quote]
have you lot been playing that game down there, you must have sent the wessex foooookin mad. good job les know's the game
i like glass but i don't like windows :lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]
You're on the train...
[quote="Les W" post=8969][quote="mike leahy" post=8968][quote="TimWatts" post=8967][quote="Les W" post=8964][quote="boydy" post=8963]...box mine...[/quote]
Quarry... :evil:[/quote]
I feckin' love Quarries but I can't stand Mines. :P[/quote]
have you lot been playing that game down there, you must have sent the wessex foooookin mad. good job les know's the game
i like glass but i don't like windows :lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]
You're on the train...[/quote]
seperate game but yes
im in liverpooool and i won't to go to
ermthe hunter's.
im on the train
:S :S :S :S :S :S
Trip report welcome.
I for one would love to know who eventually went and where you explored and what the trip was like. Sorry we could not come but we have company this week.