Posts by royfellows

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Topic: Backache
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 24/06/2019 09:51:48 Subject: Backache Reach up above you and grasp something like the top of a door, cross bar or whatever, and raise your weight. A strong and helpful friend can do better. Stand back to back and link arms, fri
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 24/06/2019 09:43:39 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 I would email Peter anyway as there may be a glitch in the booking system. It will do no harm
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 23/06/2019 21:36:13 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Both above done New trips to be added, just advised NAMHO webmaster so may be later Monday before bookable Friday 5th July Frongoch 11.00 Leader Paul Thorne Monday 8th
Topic: Dinas Silica Mine Video NOT Underwater
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 23/06/2019 21:32:22 Subject: Dinas Silica Mine Video NOT Underwater [quote="cunningcorgi1"]Seems BBC Hidden Wales team were in Dinas filming on Friday.[/quote] Yes, I was going to be there but was advised to leave it for the time being.
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 20/06/2019 21:18:14 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Jumping off the waiting list. A queue for Pantmawr on Monday 10.30. Cant repeat same trip but there are places on the later one. Monday Rhiwrugos/Erwtomau, I may be able to slip
Topic: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 20/06/2019 18:04:23 Subject: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath I still have, and boxed in perfect condition, the Kodak Brownie 127 I spent all my pocket money on at St Ives, then aged 13. Before anyone gets excited though, I do not still have, any of t
Topic: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 20/06/2019 15:17:38 Subject: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath Times do change, now it would be a Chinese supertorch, but maybe still the burning bits like when the thing came inside my clothing. True.
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 19/06/2019 18:47:22 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 I can see that I am going to spoil you all. I suppose I could still get some plastic sheet and bucket full of holes. :lol:
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 19/06/2019 17:55:22 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Camp site facilities The shower unit has been upgraded to a far more luxurious design. http://cambrianmines.co.uk/NAMHO_2019/camping.html
Topic: Another Collapse at Rampgill ?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 18/06/2019 13:55:27 Subject: Another Collapse at Rampgill ? Wednesbury people. 4ft -£2.75 collect https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scaffolding-tube-4-lengths-only-used/323786481574?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%2
Topic: Another Collapse at Rampgill ?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 17/06/2019 22:47:49 Subject: Another Collapse at Rampgill ? There are dealers selling SH scaff round our way at a reasonable price, 75 pence a foot. They on eBay, Wednesbury. I have their name on my wall for future projects. Old motorway crash barrie
Topic: Another Collapse at Rampgill ?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 17/06/2019 15:15:28 Subject: Another Collapse at Rampgill ? [quote="PeteJ"] PS: if the reader of this report is the same person who reports to the HSE, then you need to note that this is FAKE NEWS! Save yourself an email/phone call. Have a nice day
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 13/06/2019 16:11:09 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 I am looking to add a third Sunday Frongoch but will be next week as I am in Wales tomorrow.
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 06/06/2019 20:19:07 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Could do but there is a common sense lesson here. You only get out of anything that which you are prepared to put into it. I can now do a head height spin kick at 74. Its took me 2 yea
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 06/06/2019 10:29:03 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 I have yet to schedule the karate demonstration :lol:
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 05/06/2019 18:44:23 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Extra Trips Thurs Henfwlch 1500 hrs Leader Dave Tyson Monday Rhiwrugos/Erwtomau 1.30 leader - me
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 05/06/2019 18:09:36 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Extra Trips I am well aware of the waiting list that is growing as I write this at 5th June. I am looking to lay on more trips to accommodate. Extra Thurs Henfwlch is in progress.
Topic: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 05/06/2019 17:37:36 Subject: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas? Not exactly, its the consultants. £5M funding, £250K to the contractors, the rest on the money-go-round. It appalling.
Topic: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 05/06/2019 13:01:49 Subject: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas? I get the impression that for some reason Cornwall is the place for all of this, we dont get it in Wales. Maybe its 'mine hostility' with so many houses falling down them! :lol:
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 05/06/2019 08:37:17 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Just a quick heads up. Very latest news in real time is at http://cambrianmines.co.uk/NAMHO_2019/index.html You can get from here into the bookings website and back and forth.
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 04/06/2019 20:14:41 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Latest More updates on trip details, Camdwrbach, Ystrad Einion. Meal bookings deadline has been set at midnight on 22 June. Anyone who has booked a meal but not paid for it
Topic: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/06/2019 19:54:06 Subject: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas? I find the:"At around 10.5% matches will react and then go out immediately. " interesting in that I can " do" at that level but turn back. I always wondered what the level was, it became th
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 04/06/2019 13:41:03 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 The optional alternative Saturday night barbecue on campsite has been cancelled due to insufficient numbers. I would advise anyone who wants to eat at the event on Saturday to book for the
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 04/06/2019 12:24:08 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Bwlch Glas Full trip details and photos http://cambrianmines.co.uk/NAMHO_2019/bwlch_glas.html
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 03/06/2019 10:08:48 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Pontrydygroes Lefel Fawr. A nice page (I hope) of pictures taken on Saturday showing what is there and what is involved. On the website at: http://cambrianmines.co.uk/NAMHO_2019/
Topic: Dinas Silica Mine Video NOT Underwater
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 02/06/2019 22:16:28 Subject: Dinas Silica Mine Video NOT Underwater Some totally brilliant photographs, I think some of your best yet.
Topic: Golwern Quarry
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 28/05/2019 14:48:07 Subject: Golwern Quarry I do feel sympathy for the landowner now. Blocking places off is a sore point with me as I spend so much of my time, and money, opening places up.
Topic: Golwern Quarry
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 28/05/2019 12:28:07 Subject: Golwern Quarry I wasn't aware of the facts here. I thought some kind of Health and Safety concerns. Its a pity though that a local group could not have been assembled to act as caretakers, seems a far eas
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 26/05/2019 19:47:18 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Yes, but people have been confused and asked about it. I need to maker it clear whats on offer.
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 26/05/2019 11:26:19 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Talybont- Alltycrib Permission has been obtained to open the forestry barrier for safe off road parking. Please park in designated areas an do not obstruct the track. There is a picnic tabl
Topic: Golwern Quarry
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 23/05/2019 12:38:40 Subject: Golwern Quarry Looks like a bat crime. Someone do the honours?
Topic: Golwern Quarry
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 23/05/2019 10:40:57 Subject: Golwern Quarry Question is, why is the adit being blocked off. There was nothing there dangerous, except possibly the deep pool, and they are everywhere.
Topic: Golwern Quarry
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 23/05/2019 08:25:14 Subject: Golwern Quarry I was there some years ago and it was like a local resort. Nice picnic spot as well as the swimming. If they block the adit I fancy someone will have a go at climbing down the sides, and eventually ma
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 22/05/2019 09:41:37 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Just a heads up as we are approaching June and bookings will be closing in a few weeks. To be clear, the event title is misleading in that it is actually a "conference and field meet"
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 16/05/2019 22:10:17 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 I will see what I can do, I believe Peter is working on now.
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 16/05/2019 19:38:35 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Update Trips have finally been sorted and my, fortunately few, cock ups straightened out. Also, the lecture program is finalised bar 2 remaining slots. Save you having
Topic: Sad news
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 14/05/2019 21:19:22 Subject: Sad news Its very sad and my heart goes out to my old friend of many years Ian. He lost his wife a few years ago and now his daughter.
Topic: Midlands accessible mines
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/05/2019 18:25:20 Subject: Midlands accessible mines I live near Cannock and its either Matlock or Wales. There were limestone bits over Dudley and one about 2 miles away from here, but the later is mainly for divers, little above water and a hosti
Topic: Wheal Peevor
royfellows	Forum: South West England Posted: 02/05/2019 13:17:50 Subject: Wheal Peevor I have parked around these sites without trouble for many years. The glass may relate to past rubbish dumping. If you dont leave valuables in sight, which is what the police keep telling us, your
Topic: Panasonic Lumix FT7 Dive rated compact camera
royfellows	Forum: Underground Photography & Video Posted: 30/04/2019 18:44:26 Subject: Panasonic Lumix FT7 Dive rated compact camera The Panasonic Lumix FT 7 was announced about a year ago and came onto the market at about £400. Biding my time, now as expected, prices have dropped and I was able to pick up a manufacturer refurb (re
Topic: Parys mountain access
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 22/04/2019 18:20:22 Subject: Parys mountain access Main underground workings are locked. PM on the way with a contact.
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 16/04/2019 21:49:12 Subject: NAMHO 2019 The NAMHO webiste has been improved with trip details available from a menu. The CMT end improved by trips details made more obvious on the trips page. More trips are to be added, especiall
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/04/2019 15:05:13 Subject: NAMHO 2019 This is in general. The NAMHO bookings website is really just for bookings as the info on there is limited. To get everything you need our own at www.cambrianmines.co.uk
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/04/2019 15:03:40 Subject: NAMHO 2019 [quote="ttxela"][quote="royfellows"][quote="ttxela"]Hello Roy How do I amend my booking to book the trips if I am a f*$kwit that has forgotten his booking number? :lol: Thanks...
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/04/2019 14:24:41 Subject: NAMHO 2019 [quote="ttxela"]Hello Roy How do I amend my booking to book the trips if I am a f*$kwit that has forgotten his booking number? :lol: Thanks...sorry......[/quote] Same
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/04/2019 14:18:57 Subject: NAMHO 2019 [quote="Moorebooks"][quote="royfellows"]From Hafod Hotel ( our caterers) The Vegetarian option is : Ratatouille and Goats Cheese Stack with Garlic Bread and Salad. This is bas
Topic: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites.
royfellows	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 15/04/2019 11:16:31 Subject: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites. I think a bit of a fess up regarding our own early exploits. I did a bit in a slate mine in my late teens with hard hat and carbide lamp loaned by a friend. Much later I started again
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/04/2019 08:57:21 Subject: NAMHO 2019 From Hafod Hotel ( our caterers) The Vegetarian option is : Ratatouille and Goats Cheese Stack with Garlic Bread and Salad. This is basically layered vegetables with Goats che
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 12/04/2019 17:38:52 Subject: NAMHO 2019 Alex BBQ is alternative to the Saturday night dinner, says "Sat". If its a record number of delegates I feel I need to cater for the numbers. Mike. Is the third option a veggie a
Topic: NAMHO 2019
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 12/04/2019 13:48:29 Subject: NAMHO 2019 Hi people I need to get a couple of things sorted. 1/ vegetarian meal option, Saturday evening dinner. I need to ascertain whether this option is required, and popular prefe

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