Posts by Vanoord

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Author	Message
Topic: CRTT
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 08/12/2020 19:15:14 Subject: CRTT Excellent photos! [quote="Monty Stubble"] [photo]121867[/photo][/quote] I suspect that's about 40ft underwater these days!
Topic: Ancient Egyptian drill holes question
Vanoord	Forum: South Africa Posted: 26/10/2020 09:58:19 Subject: Ancient Egyptian drill holes question [mod]Thread locked. If you want to have an argument about pyramids, religion or anything else like that, please go elsewhere. [/mod]
Topic: Cwmorthin on the telly
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 25/09/2020 11:13:27 Subject: Cwmorthin on the telly [quote="ChrisJC"]I think you need to amend the Freudian slip - spelling bloke as block! Chris. [/quote] I don't know whether he'd take that as a compliment or an insul
Topic: Cwmorthin on the telly
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 25/09/2020 10:38:01 Subject: Cwmorthin on the telly Preview of this evening's 'Hidden Wales' with Will Millard and some bloke who seems strangely familiar! https://twitter.com/BBCWales/status/1309387660939665410?s=20 I'm slightly
Topic: Muscles in a mine.
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 31/08/2020 11:19:40 Subject: Muscles in a mine. https://www.aditnow.co.uk/community/viewtopic.aspx?t=5355 ;)
Topic: Hidden BBC Wales Drama
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 19/08/2020 20:53:28 Subject: Hidden BBC Wales Drama Yes and no. It's three different stories, but there are undying themes that run throughout.
Topic: Hidden BBC Wales Drama
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 11/08/2020 13:05:12 Subject: Hidden BBC Wales Drama https://www.aditnow.co.uk/Photo/The-Old-Garage-And-Petrol-Station-Movie-Set-Hinterland-2015_100726/ https://www.aditnow.co.uk/community/viewtopic.aspx?t=10720 ;)
Topic: Collapse at Dorothea - 04/07/2020
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/07/2020 20:05:23 Subject: Collapse at Dorothea - 04/07/2020 https://www.facebook.com/groups/43619826683/permalink/10158448980581684/
Topic: House with an incline?
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/05/2020 16:45:35 Subject: House with an incline? There are probably some puns easily available - but anyway, if you've ever wanted a house with an incline, here's one: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/west-country-man-builds
Topic: Dark Theme
Vanoord	Forum: Site Updates, Suggestions & Corrections Posted: 31/03/2020 22:06:25 Subject: Dark Theme No.
Topic: 3W Cree torches in Tesco's
Vanoord	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 12/02/2020 20:34:51 Subject: 3W Cree torches in Tesco's [quote="rikj"]I think there was some spam that has now been removed.[/quote] Correct. It lasted about 3 minutes... :guns:
Topic: 3W Cree torches in Tesco's
Vanoord	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 12/02/2020 09:33:48 Subject: 3W Cree torches in Tesco's [quote="MollyTaylor"]Here is the best online platform to get the best quality flashlights, ******[/quote] And here is the quickest way to get banned from AditNow ;)
Topic: Sten
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/02/2020 10:02:11 Subject: Sten Batteries all gone now. Best option was to use one of the Fenix headlamp 18650 packs with a StenLight connector on them but I've not been able to get hold of the Fenix battery boxes for a
Topic: 2020 Calendar - JUST 20 LEFT
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 16/12/2019 14:03:11 Subject: 2020 Calendar - JUST 15 LEFT A big batch was posted on Friday, so good to know it's arriving now :thumbup: Orders placed over the weekend will go out in tonight's post and there are 15 calendars remaining, so if you wa
Topic: Calendar 2020 - Open for orders!
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 06/12/2019 17:33:07 Subject: Calendar 2020 - Open for orders! [mod]Thread tidied up with order link, locked.[/mod]
Topic: Calendar 2020 - Beneficiaries
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/12/2019 13:06:07 Subject: Calendar 2020 - Beneficiaries I'd agree with that. The split is usually one Rescue Organisation, one preservation / history group. In the absence of any other preservation / history being being proposed, I'
Topic: Calendar 2020 - Beneficiaries
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/12/2019 17:26:43 Subject: Calendar 2020 - Beneficiaries I would be happy with CATMHS.
Topic: Ancient Egyptian drill holes question
Vanoord	Forum: South Africa Posted: 28/11/2019 15:56:33 Subject: Ancient Egyptian drill holes question [quote="r1xlx"]it is only a strange theory to fools who think themselves evolved from monkeys. get a bag of monkey nuts and go swing through the trees. [/quote] :sigh:
Topic: Ancient Egyptian drill holes question
Vanoord	Forum: South Africa Posted: 28/11/2019 13:58:02 Subject: Ancient Egyptian drill holes question [mod]:blink: Feel free to discuss stone cutting in ancient times and probably there will be someone registered here who knows a lot about it. Dissolve into strange theories or i
Topic: Thursday Nighters - 21st November
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 20/11/2019 21:27:59 Subject: Thursday Nighters - 21st November My suspicion would be that there is a fair bit that's not been seen for a long time in Parc, but it involves either climbing or descending. The current Levels 2 and 3 are relatively modern
Topic: Thursday Nighters - 21st November
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 20/11/2019 09:38:47 Subject: Thursday Nighters - 21st November I wonder if Mrs.Vanoord would mind me skipping my wedding anniversary to come along... :o
Topic: Bwlch Glas Lead Mine
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 20/11/2019 09:36:51 Subject: Bwlch Glas Lead Mine This may be of some interest: http://orapweb.rcahms.gov.uk/coflein//S/SJSH04.pdf
Topic: Hartham Park Limestone Quarry fly-through
Vanoord	Forum: South West England Posted: 08/11/2019 18:11:54 Subject: Hartham Park Limestone Quarry fly-through I happened across this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhJaJBTR1PQ
Topic: Halkyn District United Mines
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 20/10/2019 19:44:21 Subject: Halkyn District United Mines No doubt United Utilities will be particularly pleased to see their mine workings in glorious colour on the Daily Post's website. Not. Given they have a legal obligation to keep the place s
Topic: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites.
Vanoord	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 24/07/2019 09:33:49 Subject: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites. [quote]Before I start I want to say a massive thank you to the channel members and patreons, Without you guys the channel would now be dead! YouTube doesn't promote adventure / urban exploring channel
Topic: Pant-yr-Afon (Llechwedd) power station tours
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 18/07/2019 17:52:42 Subject: Pant-yr-Afon (Llechwedd) power station tours [quote]Open Doors 2019 - Pant yr Afon Hydroelectric Powerstation Join us in a celebration of architectural heritage across Gwynedd and Conwy. As part of Open Doors 2019, Llechwed
Topic: Llanberis Copper Mine (photo)
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 09/07/2019 21:49:13 Subject: Llanberis Copper Mine (photo) And you have my sword! Er... count me in. I have unfinished business there!
Topic: Thursday Nighters 23rd May
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 23/05/2019 11:09:04 Subject: Thursday Nighters 23rd May Could you pop round and do my ironing as well? :lol:
Topic: Eckington Colliery closure?
Vanoord	Forum: Midlands Posted: 17/05/2019 13:05:45 Subject: Eckington Colliery closure? [mod]Title edited for clarity[/mod]
Topic: Sad news
Vanoord	Forum: North West England Posted: 15/05/2019 08:28:18 Subject: Sad news Very sad news. Kate was, well: Kate was Kate. Unique, enthusiastic, unforgettable. A one-off - and the world is a darker place without her. Thoughts are with Ian and his family.
Topic: Tilly Whim Duplicated
Vanoord	Forum: South West England Posted: 29/04/2019 19:09:11 Subject: Tilly Whim Duplicated Done.
Topic: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites.
Vanoord	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 13/04/2019 15:04:43 Subject: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites. [quote="danswift"]If we're talking about publicly accessible, sensitive information surely aditnow itself is the biggest culprit? :guns: :lol:[/quote] Not really ;) I
Topic: 2019 CALENDAR: BUY NOW OR FACE A YEAR OF DISAPPOINTMENT!
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 19/12/2018 17:51:45 Subject: 2019 CALENDAR: BUY NOW OR FACE A YEAR OF DISAPPOINTMENT! Just a bump to say there are still calendars available and that any sent out tomorrow or Friday will be sent 1st Class in the hope that they will be with you for Christmas (as today's have been).
Topic: Bryneglwys
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 19/12/2018 17:40:01 Subject: Bryneglwys [quote="ChrisJC"]'There is a book' to quote the late* Tony Oldham. Slates from Abergynolwyn by Alan Holmes. If anyone has it, Mike Moore at moorebooks will have it. Chris. [/quote
Topic: 2019 CALENDAR: BUY NOW OR FACE A YEAR OF DISAPPOINTMENT!
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 18/12/2018 16:38:06 Subject: 2019 CALENDAR: BUY NOW OR FACE A YEAR OF DISAPPOINTMENT! There is still some stock of the AditNow 2019 Calendar and there's still time to get it delivered before New Year - possibly even before Christmas if you're fortunate! Proceeds will be spl
Topic: Farming in mines
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 02/12/2018 17:36:47 Subject: Farming in mines One wonders if the esteemed professors have been into an abandoned coal mine?
Topic: AditNow 2019 Calendar - BUY NOW!
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 30/11/2018 16:15:23 Subject: AditNow 2019 Calendar - BUY NOW! * IF ANYONE WHO HAS ORDERED A CALENDAR DOES NOT WANT IT DELIVERED AT ANY SPECIFIC TIME, PLEASE REPLY BELOW! *
Topic: DOCUMENTARY: Hidden Wales with Will Millard
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 30/11/2018 14:57:41 Subject: DOCUMENTARY: Hidden Wales with Will Millard [quote="RAMPAGE"] Actually my good friend Pred is the main event, he does all the talking on screen whilst I hide in the background. I'm rather shy on screen. BUT I do blow something u
Topic: Torch (hand held) recommendation
Vanoord	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 27/11/2018 10:49:23 Subject: Torch (hand held) recommendation I think the answer to the question (sort of) is Fenix TK47. The question is one of throw rather than flood, which pushes towards a TK series light. Two versions - one 3,200lm wit
Topic: Torch (hand held) recommendation
Vanoord	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 22/11/2018 17:51:13 Subject: Torch (hand held) recommendation [quote="SimonRL"]I know the stock answer is "Fenix xyz123" buts it's been so long since I even looked at a torch I have no idea what is current... What would be recommendations for best and
Topic: Parc Level 3 - lost item found
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 11/11/2018 11:22:54 Subject: Parc Level 3 - lost item found If anyone does happen to find something blue around the ladder shaft on Parc 2 - or outside the mine - could they please flag it up and it can be reunited with its owner. :flowers:
Topic: Parc Level 3 - lost item found
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 11/11/2018 10:35:51 Subject: Parc Level 3 - lost item found No, but I know of something blue that was lost recently on Parc 2...
Topic: Rampgill Firestone level - calendar caption query
Vanoord	Forum: North West England Posted: 02/11/2018 14:45:34 Subject: Rampgill Firestone level - calendar caption query Excellent, thank you! I've added two commas ;) [quote]The Firestone Level is a part of the Rampgill Mine workings which runs in Rampgill Vein, 60m above the Horse Level, up to the area of t
Topic: Rampgill Firestone level - calendar caption query
Vanoord	Forum: North West England Posted: 02/11/2018 11:07:16 Subject: Rampgill Firestone level - calendar caption query How about: [quote]The Firestone Level is a relatively small part of the Rampgill Mine workings which and above the main Rampgill Vein workings for almost its full course. It was driven in 1
Topic: Pedantry corner: Festiniog or Ffestiniog?
Vanoord	Forum: General Chat Posted: 28/10/2018 13:50:06 Subject: Pedantry corner: Festiniog or Ffestiniog? Another calendar caption question... There is reference to Cwmorthin being connected to the Festiniog Railway in 1861. At that point - as far as I am aware - the Festiniog Railwa
Topic: Rampgill Firestone level - calendar caption query
Vanoord	Forum: North West England Posted: 28/10/2018 12:39:04 Subject: Rampgill Firestone level - calendar caption query The 2019 calendar is nearly completed, with the captions remaining to be added. One query I have is whether there is any more information on Rampgill Firestone level. What I ha
Topic: Western Cyffty via Parc. Anyone been lately?
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/10/2018 12:04:52 Subject: Western Cyffty via Parc. Anyone been lately? [quote="royfellows"]If it is at all possible to explore the adit inbye there is a section of plankway over understoping. There are traverse lines that I put in. When I did this and reached
Topic: Western Cyffty via Parc. Anyone been lately?
Vanoord	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/10/2018 12:03:09 Subject: Western Cyffty via Parc. Anyone been lately? [quote="davel"]Hmm ... I don't think Simon is doing a good job of selling this. :( He makes it sound like Caplecleugh (where in places I was having to float) but with added 'gloop'. It's a
Topic: Entrance being concreted
Vanoord	Forum: South Wales Posted: 04/10/2018 22:09:25 Subject: Entrance being concreted Indeed.
Topic: Dog rescue from mineshaft
Vanoord	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 05/09/2018 10:20:11 Subject: Dog rescue from mineshaft Well it's nice to see that South Wales Fire & Rescue have got some use out of their nice shiny rescue pod / Thunderbird 2 thingy. I wonder if a call to a local cave rescue team might have

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