Sunday 18th November - Poachers

[Tim Watts]

quite right John, Well said. :-)

[Robin Jones]

I did Poachers for the first time last night with Paul and really enjoyed it.  It was only my 2nd time underground with UCET so we stuck to the main passage right to the end then on the way back did the crawl under the boss and did another pretty tight crawl between the boss and the entrance.

I've got a pretty hectic weekend but if I can get out of my usual Sunday activities and buy a helmet from somewhere on Saturday I'd love to join you if you're ok with that?

Cheers,

Rob

ps are you planning on going down to the lower level or staying on the main passage?

[John Nicholson]

We do have spare helmets, but you are best getting your own as soon as you can manage.

We have no prescriptive plans for the route, but will go to the Boss Chamber and then to the far end first.  Bella may then lead us back through a different route, and we may well do the helterskelter and the lower water passage (which I love).

I saw your web site last night (Ian told me about it), and am impressed by your ability to find suppliers of old fashioned sweets.  I can remember many sweets from my childhood days that are not available now, including a sort of broken or sliced rock that was translucent but the section was segmented like a cut through orange or lemon or lime. They taste fruity. I could not see them on your web site but notice you have many more choices in your shop.  Are Victory Vs still made?

People not wishing to lose weight should look at this web site...

http://www.conwycandies.co.uk/

Actually there is a non sugar range as well.

[Robin Jones]

Hi John,

Many thanks for your kind words and shameless plug of my website  B) I will try and get a helmet sorted tomorrow.  I'd thought of going to Rock Bottom in Betws Y Coed unless you can recommend anywhere else near by?

I also need to get one of the girls to open the shop for me so I'm not a definite as yet but will let you know by 12 o'clock lunch time tomorrow.

Victory Vs are still made, however they are not as nice as they used to be (I'd never make a salesman) they sell well though so can't be too bad.  The sweets you describe sound like Maxon's fruit rock which we only stock during the tourist season.  The website needs a lot of work but our "Speciality & Gourmet Liquorice" section of the site ranks really well in google due to the fact we're the only UK supplier for a lot of the products.

I'll be in touch tomorrow to let you know whether I can make the trip or not.

Cheers,

Rob

[John Nicholson]

We got lots of helmets through Ebay, several came from a guy in Mold. I never paid more than £6.00 for them.  

We will be away on Saturday, and may get back late if we get to Tim's evening rave at the Crown on our way home from Liverpool.

Maybe we will see you at Cilcain Bridge car park.  If you arrive late and see the yellow truck there then go to Poachers and follow us in.  Seems that you already know the route.

[Robin Jones]

Brilliant, that sounds like a plan.  If for any reason you don't end up going perhaps you could give me a quick call / text 07729444248.

Many thanks

R

[mike leahy]

[quote="Sweetie" post=11362]Hi John,

Many thanks for your kind words and shameless plug of my website  B) I will try and get a helmet sorted tomorrow.  I'd thought of going to Rock Bottom in Betws Y Coed unless you can recommend anywhere else near by?

I also need to get one of the girls to open the shop for me so I'm not a definite as yet but will let you know by 12 o'clock lunch time tomorrow.

Victory Vs are still made, however they are not as nice as they used to be (I'd never make a salesman) they sell well though so can't be too bad.  The sweets you describe sound like Maxon's fruit rock which we only stock during the tourist season.  The website needs a lot of work but our "Speciality & Gourmet Liquorice" section of the site ranks really well in google due to the fact we're the only UK supplier for a lot of the products.

I'll be in touch tomorrow to let you know whether I can make the trip or not.

Cheers,

Rob[/quote]

 rob you can lend a club helmet until you get one , don't feel pressured to fork out on one asap. just ask around to find the right one as the right fit is important

[Robin Jones]

Cheers Mike. Are you available for me to meet you at your convenience tomorrow to borrow a helmet for the Sunday trip?

Thanks,

R

[mike leahy]

[quote="Sweetie" post=11376]Cheers Mike. Are you available for me to meet you at your convenience tomorrow to borrow a helmet for the Sunday trip?

Thanks,

R[/quote]

hi rob my mobile is 07785766260. im working most of tomorrow but no probs about the lid just give me a ring

[Robin Jones]

Cheers Mike, I'll ring you tomorrow.

[John Nicholson]

I carry a range of spare helmets in my truck, with lights.
For Poachers you may want to find some knee pads from B&Q or even some old socks with the toes cut through folded over several times helps to protect your knee caps a bit.

[Robin Jones]

Brilliant, thanks John, that would save me troubling Mike for a lid tomorrow. I've invested in some cheap knee pads, so I'll bring them along with me.  I've bribed my Saturday girl with time and a half overtime to cover me on Sunday so I'm a 99.9% yes for Sunday now  :cheer:

[John Nicholson]

Excellent!  See you there.

[mike leahy]

[quote="Sweetie" post=11383]Brilliant, thanks John, that would save me troubling Mike for a lid tomorrow. I've invested in some cheap knee pads, so I'll bring them along with me.  I've bribed my Saturday girl with time and a half overtime to cover me on Sunday so I'm a 99.9% yes for Sunday now  :cheer:[/quote]Item picture
   
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[mike leahy]

[quote="Sweetie" post=11383]Brilliant, thanks John, that would save me troubling Mike for a lid tomorrow. I've invested in some cheap knee pads, so I'll bring them along with me.  I've bribed my Saturday girl with time and a half overtime to cover me on Sunday so I'm a 99.9% yes for Sunday now  :cheer:[/quote]
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