The Unknown

[mike leahy]

yep think ive got the hang of that one ?

[Claire Brimson]

Hi Ryan.

Where abouts in Nova Scotia are you based? Its a big area!!  Having been west of you, I understand the predicament of vastness AND the fact that bears also live in caves!! along with wolves etc... I will try a few of my contacts for any help.

[Claire Brimson]

[quote="Ian" post=264]Ryan,

What Mike is alluding to with the snow is;

The temperature undergound is a constant, circa, 7 degrees (allowing for draughts) and is unaffected by the outside temperature. Since heat rises, if there is a subterranean passageway (cave or mine) that is coming to surface (even if the exit is only a percolation)it is impossible for there to be snow or ice at that point and you will have just discovered a cave or mine (easy to see if the landscape is covered in snow)

In unexplored terrority like yours this would be very exciting :woohoo:

Ian[/quote]

Ian.  the temperature further north differs completly to over here.  In high North West Canada ground can freeze 3 meters deep, even more - ive seen it!  In Alaska, the caves there are iced over deep underground! There they sometimes have to chisel out mamouth bones etc from mud ice! and the underground rivers are ice rivers until they get deeper into the cave system!

[Ian A]

I have decided you need a slap (on the backside)!    :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

I was clarifying Mike's post, not making a point AND if there were perculation to the surface there would be a "bare" patch regardless

If you want to discuss thermodynamics ... bring it on B)

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :silly:

Ian

[Ryan B.Taylor]

I live in Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia,the oldest part of Canada

btw I still cannot post pics,regardless of what I try...trying random pic to see what happens w this message,inserted

[Tim Watts]

1)Click 'add file'
2)Browse to your photo and click 'open'.
3)Click the 'insert' button NB: Skip this ste if you want it attached as an attachemnt rather than inserted into the test)
4)Press Submit

If it doesn't work after following the above, please confirm that you are using the lastest copy of either:
[ul]
  [li]* Internet Explorer[/li]
  [li]* Firefox[/li]
  [li]* Google Chrome[/li]
[/ul]
If in doubt install the latest copy of google chrome from: http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en-GB/landing_tv.html

[Ryan B.Taylor]

It only adds the text for the pic and location from my drive when I insert,and not inserting just logs me out.
I am using Mozilla Firefox at the moment.Have Chrome,trying now...

[Tim Watts]

Ryan - i can't understand this one - can you help me out, please confirm that you are using firefox 3.6.15 (The latest release version) from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Please can you let me know what version of windows you are using, XP, Vista, 7 etc.

I've just tested it on 3 computers, Windows Vista with Firefox, windows 7 pro with firefox and Ubuntu with Firefox and all seem ok.

would you mind trying it on Google Chrome or Internet explorer if you have them installed and see if they work for you?

I'm determined to get to the bottom of this! :silly:

[Ryan B.Taylor]

I just tried on Chrome-same issue-it uploads and uploads and goes on for a few minutes,up to 5-6 minutes like I am on an old modem(DSL line here tho),than it pops me to a screen that has my name,an empty profile picture,and a Logout button ,all in the top left of the screen.
When i try the insert method,it just places the text you see into my post.And when I try to do a straight upload,nothing.
I use Windows 7 ultimate for my OS,Firefox and Chrome so far for browsers.

[Ryan B.Taylor]

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[Ryan B.Taylor]

It completely disconnected Internet Explorer from my internet.As well,it reset my DSL modem when I tried to upload.Could it be a bit of programming at the membership level?Make a fake account n try.
As well,I noticed that when I add an attachment,it doesnt give my files name or location.My files are not on C:\fakepath\DSCF2658.JPG it displays are the origin,they are on my D: drive.I have an excellent knowledge of computer usage,but no programming,so fire away the questions

[Ryan B.Taylor]

On a brighter,non uploading issue bit of caving,I had a fortuitous bit of luck!I had purchased a less that adequate suit in haste,I called up the store,returned it(a military surplus store)and had a small heart attack,they had one military grade CRT suit from the Canadian Forces.A rare find.And in Camo Green lol.Waterproofed,preinsulated,straps,and I was able to go hiking in 11 Celcius weather and never died of heat stroke-much.Next I hopped in a lake just thawing,sat in it and had a coffee.And stayed reasonably warm.Score!And most of the snow is almost gone here in the last week-I am not sure as to the seasonal change in the UK,but here its nuts,the winds are enough to toss cats around right now.
Thanks for the tips on SRT gear as well,the oil rig workers idea is great!
Another question is a company called Landjoff,if anyone has tried their bags or gear.The quality looks good for the price,but then again fools gold looks good too.

[Tim Watts]

The c:/fakepath thing is correct - it 'hides' your real filepath to help protect your privacy - i really can't understand whats going on - i'll look further into it. Thanks a million for doing the tests.. The insert method will only work once the file is uploaded - for some reason your isp isn't letting you upload the file and that seems very strange. I can't think of any reason (or way) that it should happen - you're the only person i know of (up to now) whos having any problems but its bugging me as to why as you seem to be doing everything correctly. I'm starting to suspect it may be a firewall type issue at your end or something....

What resolution & file size is the photo you are trying to upload? If you get a moment would you try uploading a smaller image just for test purposes.

Yes, i've got some of their gear - 2 caving bags. Had them several months and i've been very happy with them up to now. I'd happily recommend them (for the price!)

Thanks again for your help!!

[Ryan B.Taylor]

OK Firewall is off,going to try to upload a rediculous picture resolution 475 x 437,44.8 kb in size

[Ryan B.Taylor]

Seems like Firewall is the issue.is there any exception I should allow?an IP # or such being blocked via Firewall seems to be the issue..