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| Author | Message |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 17/05/2013 23:21:05
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
[quote="Strangely Brown"]Did look out for you all but couldn't even see the lights of Llanfrothen most of the night. Glad you had a good night, any new ground found?[/quote] No new ground, |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 17/05/2013 23:16:14
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
Promised photos of the Awesome Cake :) Why does a cake warrant photos on here... Here's why! [flink]Personal-Album-1-Image-86511[lpic]Personal-Album-1-Image-86511[/lpi |
| Topic: Toilet mine | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: General Chat Posted: 17/05/2013 17:20:30 Subject: Toilet mine That's one ladderway you'd not get me climbing down :o :lol: |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 17/05/2013 02:26:13
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
Back at 2.25am! Excellent trip. Doubly excellent cake :) Thank you Pingu :thumbsup: :thumbsup: |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 16/05/2013 12:15:42
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
At further risk of being accused of trying to turn this into Twitter... @Sinker #excellent |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 16/05/2013 11:54:27
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
6pm :) See you there. @Llion, have you got your rope handy? I can bring rope if not. @Sinker - do you still have the bag of bolty bits in the car? There should be enough trinkets |
| Topic: Potash mine to hit visitor numbers by 15%! | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North East England
Posted: 15/05/2013 21:09:43
Subject: Potash mine to hit visitor numbers by 15%!
It sounds like utter tosh to me. The article says the Authority "commissioned its own research" but fails to say who did that research. Clearly a case of research can say whatever you want |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 15/05/2013 20:27:45
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
[quote="chrisj"]I'll be coming along. ;D[/quote] Now he knows there's cake ;) |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 15/05/2013 09:07:07
Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May
Cake :thumbsup: Please remind me to check the #18 adit is still squeezable on the way up to floor 15. Otherwise it might be the last pull through any of us do :o :lol: |
| Topic: Judge Minty | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: General Chat Posted: 14/05/2013 18:17:40 Subject: Judge Minty If that's not Dinorwic then I'm the Sultan of Brunei:) |
| Topic: Thursday nighters 16th May | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales Posted: 14/05/2013 15:25:49 Subject: Thursday nighters 16th May I believe it's Fron Boeth :) Our illustrious leader will no doubt get it posted up soon :thumbup: |
| Topic: Bargain screwgates from Bernies | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: SRT Equipment & Training Posted: 14/05/2013 09:55:39 Subject: Bargain screwgates from Bernies My kit usually goes walkabout long before longevity become an issue :lol: |
| Topic: Britannia Colliery Coal Mine | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: South West England
Posted: 14/05/2013 00:21:25
Subject: Britannia Colliery Coal Mine
Sorry I got comfused here... So it would be correct to keep the instance of Britannia Colliery I added and rename Pengam Colliery to Pengam House Coal Pit and change its location to the one |
| Topic: Bargain screwgates from Bernies | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: SRT Equipment & Training
Posted: 14/05/2013 00:01:46
Subject: Bargain screwgates from Bernies
[quote="NewStuff"]I haven't checked my gear yet, but I'm hoping I didn't end up with them. I'll have a look-see in the morning.[/quote] Ah don't worry, I came home on Saturday with the same |
| Topic: Bargain screwgates from Bernies | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: SRT Equipment & Training
Posted: 13/05/2013 23:33:01
Subject: Bargain screwgates from Bernies
All my screwgates have gone walkabout and while looking for some new ones I found these on Bernie's site: http://www.berniescafe.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_9&products_id |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 13/05/2013 21:06:41
Subject: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013
The argument about it making it easier to rescue somebody from is a very valid one, I agree. However, I can think of umpteen trips I've been on where a rescue would be difficult bordering o |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 13/05/2013 17:10:15
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
The gate on Cwmorthin was a requirement laid down by the landowner following the adit collapse in 2006. There have been problems at Cwm even despite the gate. People smashing rocks off the |
| Topic: Would you anchor into ice???? | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: SRT Equipment & Training
Posted: 13/05/2013 16:41:50
Subject: Would you anchor into ice????
[quote="Roy Morton"]Abolokov..? is that a real name or made up? Sounds more like what might happen to you as a result of an anchor failure. :o[/quote] [i]Abolokov[/i][b]ice[/b] :lol: |
| Topic: Britannia Colliery Coal Mine | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: South West England
Posted: 12/05/2013 17:17:41
Subject: Britannia Colliery Coal Mine
Done: http://www.aditnow.co.uk/mines/Britannia-Coal-Colliery-6/ |
| Topic: Moel Fferna litter | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 12/05/2013 16:07:09
Subject: Moel Fferna litter
Split from the thread about yesterday's visit to Moel Fferna. The report somebody referenced about litter in Moel Fferna... it was nothing like as bad as it sounded. OK, we didn't go everyw |
| Topic: Britannia Colliery Coal Mine | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: South West England Posted: 12/05/2013 15:55:54 Subject: Britannia Colliery Coal Mine [quote="miner1985"]Strange it's not on the website as it was the first all electric pit in South Wales (I seem to remember reading this somewhere) it also never used pit ponies, but this was more due |
| Topic: New Oldham DLi | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Lamps & Lighting
Posted: 12/05/2013 15:00:16
Subject: New Oldham DLi
[quote="exspelio"]Notice he's not wearing a chin strap, just don't nod your head near a drop, or you're in the dark! :ohmygod:[/quote] In defence of Mr Sinker that's not his helmet, it's on |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 12/05/2013 13:34:15
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
Thanks everybody for making a great day. Always good to get back to Moel Fferna. A few photos from yesterday: [i]Attempting to photograph the drill hols in the chamber wall, look |
| Topic: New Oldham DLi | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Lamps & Lighting
Posted: 11/05/2013 21:54:54
Subject: New Oldham DLi
For those interested in the new lamp from Oldham here's Sinker sporting the DLi. It's probably bigger than it looks photographer by itself. But I'm quite impressed with its performance. Doe |
| Topic: Old Olham lamps wanted | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: General Chat
Posted: 10/05/2013 18:37:47
Subject: Old Olham lamps wanted
[quote="John Lawson"]Hi Simon, I guess what we will all want to know is how this new lamp will compare with the DL16, but I guess you will keep us informed. I bought my first Oldham la |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events Posted: 10/05/2013 17:09:04 Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00 I'll bring the electron, lifeline and pulley / belay gear for the non-srt-ers :thumbsup: |
| Topic: petzl mooz | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 10/05/2013 13:16:47 Subject: petzl mooz The Duracell 4.5V flat cell is 5400mAh |
| Topic: petzl mooz | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 10/05/2013 11:44:57 Subject: petzl mooz I'm not sure TBH (I think it only fits Oldham and Ceag), but Mr Mike is a regular here and will no doubt post a reply pretty soon. :flowers: |
| Topic: petzl mooz | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Lamps & Lighting
Posted: 10/05/2013 11:31:12
Subject: petzl mooz
I don't think you'll have any problems with Biff's (Custom Duo) drop-in modules for the Zoom or the Duo. He makes good kit. If you want to upgrade an Oldham headset I'd definitely recommen |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 10/05/2013 11:14:31
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
[quote="sinker"]@Simonrl and @Willy Eckerslyke: Yes chaps a lift is no problem, I'm now going straight there and back without diverting via Derby en-route :o :thumbup: [/quote] |
| Topic: Old Olham lamps wanted | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: General Chat
Posted: 09/05/2013 18:57:57
Subject: Old Olham lamps wanted
[quote="Morlock"]Specification. http://www.gilgray.com.au/minersCapLamps/Cordless%20caplamp.pdf[/quote] :thumbsup: There'll be a new datasheet in the next few weeks, |
| Topic: Old Olham lamps wanted | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: General Chat
Posted: 09/05/2013 18:37:36
Subject: Old Olham lamps wanted
For the Oldham fans out there who haven't already seen it :) Here's the new Oldham DLi lamp - compact format, internal battery. Apologies for the small photo. Better ones coming soon! |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 09/05/2013 14:59:50
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
[quote="sinker"][quote="SimonRL"]Is this the meet-up place you had in mind Sinker? [/quote] Yes that's the one I think? Just before the Butterfly Man?[/quote] That's the one! |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 09/05/2013 14:47:56
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
Is this the meet-up place you had in mind Sinker? 10AM here: http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.973075&lon=-3.256807&z=18.5&r=0&src=msl It's a layby on the right hand s |
| Topic: Thursday Nighters, 9th May. | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 09/05/2013 13:22:39
Subject: Thursday Nighters, 9th May.
[quote="sinker"]Oh and Simonrl has an iPad slide show / presentation to show us ;) [/quote] That's a slightly grandiose view of it old chap! I took some photos last weekend of some interest |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 08/05/2013 14:00:50
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
Purely out of idle curiousity here's what the Moel Fferna mine looks like overlaid onto Google earth. [flink]Moel-Fferna-Slate-Mine-User-Album-Image-86324[lpic]Moel-Fferna-Slate-Mine-User-A |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events Posted: 08/05/2013 13:22:58 Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00 Never too full for you to come along Llion! :flowers: |
| Topic: Moel Fferna Trip - 11/05/2013 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 07/05/2013 22:29:31
Subject: New event added 'Moel Fferna Trip May 2012' on 11/05/2013 at 10:00
Just a quick bump for this weekend's Moel Fferna trip! The list is currently: fjällvandring hymac580c llay101 +2 NewStuff SimonRL sinker steve turbo |
| Topic: Thursday Nighters, 9th May. | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 06/05/2013 21:58:08
Subject: Thursday Nighters, 9th May.
For a moment I thought you were going to say you were coming too Mr V! The bolts will indeed be 12s, my 'bolt it to hang a bus off it mentality...'. Following a 5am rendezvous last Thursday |
| Topic: Thursday Nighters, 9th May. | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 04/05/2013 23:57:31
Subject: Thursday Nighters, 9th May.
Excellent, see you there :) @ Sinker, can you bring the bag of bolty bits please and we could do the little through trip :thumbsup: Put the bolts in a few years ago but I'm sur |
| Topic: Surfers and Marine Minerals Limited | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: South West England Posted: 04/05/2013 19:26:02 Subject: Surfers and Marine Minerals Limited Anybody been down any good mines recently? ;) |
| Topic: Surfers and Marine Minerals Limited | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: South West England
Posted: 01/05/2013 20:19:30
Subject: Surfers and Marine Minerals Limited
[quote="lozz"]What's going on here then....? Lozz.[/quote] Nothing untoward :) I was just curious for what the arguments from both sides was - without wading through offsite link |
| Topic: Surfers and Marine Minerals Limited | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: South West England Posted: 01/05/2013 20:05:58 Subject: Surfers and Marine Minerals Limited Come on Stuey, gives us the facts and figures :thumbsup: |
| Topic: Llechwedd public tour revamp | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: North Wales
Posted: 01/05/2013 17:26:16
Subject: Llechwedd public tour revamp
[quote="rufenig"]Well everyone knows from watching films and TV drama that it is not dark underground. Everywhere is lit with a green glow. I don't know what all the fuss about mining lamps |
| Topic: Caplamp battery suggestions? | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Lamps & Lighting
Posted: 01/05/2013 13:12:50
Subject: Caplamp battery suggestions?
I wonder whether any of these would be worth considering? http://www.magicshine.co.uk/batteries.html I quite like the look of this: http://www.magicshine.co.uk/batteri |
| Topic: Drakelow 27th April | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Midlands Posted: 01/05/2013 09:00:35 Subject: Drakelow 27th April [quote="Moorebooks"]On a sad note 15 people who booked failed to turn up or provide me with apologies had i run with the bare minimum of 50 I would be seriously out of pocket. I'm wary therefore of o |
| Topic: Old Olham lamps wanted | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: General Chat
Posted: 30/04/2013 23:43:43
Subject: Old Olham lamps wanted
Thanks for all the feedback and ideas folks. And sorry for delayed respose on my part :( Customer got himself sorted elsewhere, was able to hire some, but he did buy some chargers from me.< |
| Topic: New event added 'Summer Meet 2013 - Friday' on 12/07/2013 at 10:00 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 30/04/2013 23:22:51
Subject: New event added 'Summer Meet 2013 - Friday' on 12/07/2013 at 10:00
A new event has been added to the Events page. [b]Event name: Summer Meet 2013 - Friday[/b] [b]Date & time: 12/07/2013 at 10:00[/b] Details: Diary date... Summer Meet |
| Topic: New event added 'Summer Meet 2013 - Saturday' on 13/07/2013 at 10:00 | |
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SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 30/04/2013 23:22:48
Subject: New event added 'Summer Meet 2013 - Saturday' on 13/07/2013 at 10:00
A new event has been added to the Events page. [b]Event name: Summer Meet 2013 - Saturday[/b] [b]Date & time: 13/07/2013 at 10:00[/b] Details: Diary date... Summer Mee |
| Topic: New event added 'Summer Meet 2013 - Sunday' on 14/07/2013 at 10:00 | |
|
SimonRL |
Forum: Events
Posted: 30/04/2013 23:22:45
Subject: New event added 'Summer Meet 2013 - Sunday' on 14/07/2013 at 10:00
A new event has been added to the Events page. [b]Event name: Summer Meet 2013 - Sunday[/b] [b]Date & time: 14/07/2013 at 10:00[/b] Details: Diary date... Summer Meet |
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