Posts by ttxela

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Topic: Mandale Mine - Lathkill Dale
ttxela	Forum: Midlands Posted: 19/03/2019 13:22:36 Subject: Mandale Mine - Lathkill Dale Thanks for your efforts in maintaining access Pete. I've yet to go underground at Mandale - hopefully soon!
Topic: Weardie Beardies - Cornwall's Mining Oddball Meetup
ttxela	Forum: South West England Posted: 08/03/2019 08:02:16 Subject: Weardie Beardies - Cornwall's Mining Oddball Meetup [quote="Moorebooks"]Tamarmole you are always welcome in Shropshire[/quote] Or indeed the broad featureless wasteland of the fens.
Topic: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries
ttxela	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 04/03/2019 08:18:39 Subject: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries Ah, yes. Cambridgeshire certainly has/had lots of surface workings, there is still a great deal of quarrying for gravel going on very close to our house - but I'm still only aware of the two sites whe
Topic: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries
ttxela	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 02/03/2019 14:50:17 Subject: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries Got mine the other day too, not had much of a chance to look at it yet but looking forward to having a read later :thumbup:
Topic: Search Mines, Am I missing a trick?
ttxela	Forum: Site Updates, Suggestions & Corrections Posted: 26/02/2019 12:00:06 Subject: Search Mines, Am I missing a trick? I usually try and find nearby sites if I am going somewhere, say for instance a campsite. The way I usually do it is to go to search for mines in the Landranger grid square my location is i
Topic: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries
ttxela	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 21/02/2019 12:20:14 Subject: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries I'm definitely going to order a copy, however...... [quote="Moorebooks"] Every county in England has a network of mine and quarry workings, a little-seen underground world that is full
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 12/02/2019 18:44:54 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 [quote="royfellows"] You can have your cake and eat it at this one :lol:[/quote] And possibly even your mixed berry roulade :lol::lol: Sorry Roy, couldn't resist - seri
Topic: Mine Dive Video
ttxela	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 10/02/2019 15:29:58 Subject: Mine Dive Video Indeed - great video :thumbup:
Topic: Masson Video
ttxela	Forum: Midlands Posted: 09/02/2019 08:52:06 Subject: Masson Video I think its a difficult line. I post videos myself and after a misunderstanding a couple of years back am much more careful now. The videos are great. I think on the positive side if a wide
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 06/02/2019 19:58:43 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Successfully booked up now - looking forward to it. My booking number is in the double figures this year - who got the coveted delegate no. 1 :lol:
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 04/02/2019 20:18:46 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]26/1/19 South Wales Iron Mine[/b] A bit of a mine trip during the WCMS dinner meet. Many thanks to our guide for showing us this fascinating site :thumbup: [link]11
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 04/02/2019 19:26:23 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 [quote="malachite"]I've fixed this now. I mis-keyed that only 05 people could have desserts instead of 95 people. If you are one of those who wanted a dessert but couldn't book it, you should be abl
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 04/02/2019 11:02:58 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 [quote="gNick"]Oddly I got the same error with lemon cheesecake. It works if you don't have the pudding - the sacrifices we must make :([/quote] :ohmygod::ohmygod::ohmygod: :(
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 03/02/2019 11:48:15 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 Just tried to book and completed the form only to be told it couldn't be processed because of insufficient supplies of mixed berry roulade :lol: Gets the prize for most original error messa
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 01/02/2019 14:34:40 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 I'll take a look at making a booking later this evening - looking forward to it :thumbup:
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 23/01/2019 20:58:49 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]19/1/19 Ritual Protection Marks[/b] A trip to the South East to help with a project to find and record ritual protection marks in a stone quarry. [link]116820[linkphoto]116820
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 23/01/2019 20:47:31 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 My first attendance was in 2007 so I only really remember the current field trips and lectures mix. I did book for 2006 but as I recall had to cancel due to an impressively spectacular episode of food
Topic: NAMHO Conference 2019
ttxela	Forum: Events Posted: 23/01/2019 10:29:57 Subject: NAMHO Conference 2019 [quote="Moorebooks"] you are less likely to see a guest lecturer that has travelled over from the USA as happened at the Dublin Conference. Mike[/quote] Yes, by a strange
Topic: Rhiwbach Video
ttxela	Forum: North Wales Posted: 16/01/2019 14:49:29 Subject: Rhiwbach Video Yes, fantastic video :thumbsup:
Topic: MInes Historical Trust for Ireland
ttxela	Forum: Northern Ireland Posted: 12/01/2019 22:15:09 Subject: MInes Historical Trust for Ireland What sad news, the Irish NAMHO was a fantastic event and it seemed like a very enthusiastic group. I guess if you can't go underground a lot of interest will drop off. ;(
Topic: feedback please guys
ttxela	Forum: North Wales Posted: 04/01/2019 11:41:21 Subject: feedback please guys I guess it all depends what you are trying to show and who you are going to show it to. I would have thought one 20 minute film would be better myself. Personally I never like too many stil
Topic: AditNow 2019 Calendar - BUY NOW!
ttxela	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/12/2018 12:44:07 Subject: AditNow 2019 Calendar - BUY NOW! Just ordered mine :thumbup:
Topic: The Jet Project
ttxela	Forum: North East England Posted: 29/11/2018 11:10:22 Subject: The Jet Project Excellent stuff, great find!
Topic: Dave Williams
ttxela	Forum: General Chat Posted: 27/11/2018 13:11:41 Subject: Dave Williams Very sorry to hear this.
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 25/11/2018 20:26:11 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]25/11/18 WCMS AGM[/b] Time for the annual pilgrimage to Surrey for the WCMS AGM. Tradition dictates a contribution is made to a small buffet so on the way I picked up a pack of mini saus
Topic: Lamp cable failure
ttxela	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 22/11/2018 10:49:34 Subject: Lamp cable failure [quote="royfellows"][quote="ttxela"]All my lamps still have belt mounted batteries, including the one made by Roy :lol: Cracking bit of kit though :thumbup:[/quote] yes but my la
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 21/11/2018 20:47:48 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]16-18/11/18 PDMHS AGM and a trip into Wapping Mine[/b] A trip to Matlock Bath for the PDMHS AGM, I managed a trip into Wapping on the Friday despite technical difficulties with my bike.
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 21/11/2018 20:43:36 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]26-28/10/18 Ivor Brown Memorial Event[/b] This was put on by the Shropshire Cave and Mine Group and coincided with their annual dinner. It seemed a very fitting tribute with a day of ver
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 21/11/2018 20:36:53 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]5-7/10/18 WCMS Welsh Cottage Track Building[/b] A weekend spent at the Welsh cottage assisting with the track build, I had a good go at driving the vibrating roller which was a bit of a
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 21/11/2018 20:26:04 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]30/9/18 Grain Fort and Tunnels[/b] A WCMS trip to Grain Fort, a Napoleonic fort in the Thames estuary later used as a WWII gun emplacement. Reached by a causeway across the mud.
Topic: Lamp cable failure
ttxela	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 21/11/2018 17:10:34 Subject: Lamp cable failure All my lamps still have belt mounted batteries, including the one made by Roy :lol: Cracking bit of kit though :thumbup:
Topic: Calendar 2019 - Here it is!
ttxela	Forum: General Chat Posted: 19/11/2018 13:15:33 Subject: Calendar 2019 - Here it is! Excellent stuff, I shall be purchasing one to send to Texas as usual :thumbup:
Topic: Masson Quarry Access
ttxela	Forum: Midlands Posted: 14/11/2018 14:27:49 Subject: Masson Quarry Access Would be a shame if access were lost, hope its sorted soon, thanks to all those that are working on talking to the landowner ;(
Topic: Penarth Odd Metal work; any ideas
ttxela	Forum: North Wales Posted: 25/10/2018 14:31:38 Subject: Penarth Odd Metal work; any ideas It was me asked a while back, nothing particularly conclusive came up and Detrus was wondering about it back then as well :lol: https://www.aditnow.co.uk/community/viewtopic.aspx?t=12451
Topic: Goin' down an 'ole!
ttxela	Forum: North West England Posted: 04/10/2018 13:36:24 Subject: Goin' down an 'ole! [quote="Roger L"]Why not use a fishing rod with nylon line and a large float or paternoster to plumb the depth. then you can stand well away from the shaft. If you knot the line when you get to the bo
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 02/10/2018 13:21:03 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]12/9/18 Last day in Mulu[/b] OK, we didn't actually get underground on the last day but may as well complete the set.... It was an absolutely fantastic prize and we were so lucky to win
Topic: Goin' down an 'ole!
ttxela	Forum: North West England Posted: 01/10/2018 22:09:48 Subject: Goin' down an 'ole! Why not use timbers or scaffold pole or something rigid to make your cross piece? If the 'ole is deep you may end up with a considerable weight of rope hanging down, maybe enough to pull out tent pegs
Topic: Members Survey
ttxela	Forum: Midlands Posted: 23/09/2018 15:53:30 Subject: Members Survey Yes, bring 'em on! :thumbup:
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 20/09/2018 08:25:47 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]11/9/18 Wind Cave, Lady Cave & Clearwater Cave[/b] More Mulu showcaves, what a fantastic place! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zDqbBKku3I
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 17/09/2018 13:07:16 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]10/9/18 Lang Cave & Deer Cave, Gunung Mulu National Park[/b] Ok, no mines were involved but a pretty good trip nonetheless, this was the raffle prize I won at the '50 years of Cave Explo
Topic: Advice for newbies and beginners...
ttxela	Forum: Midlands Posted: 17/09/2018 12:00:12 Subject: Advice for newbies and beginners... Last time I was in Wapping I took out about 50,000 tea lights, if nothing else the place is probably singlehandedly supporting a candle factory somewhere.....
Topic: 'Authentic' Welsh slab truck coffee table?
ttxela	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/09/2018 12:17:47 Subject: 'Authentic' Welsh slab truck coffee table? As a famous constructor of coffee tables I must admit I quite like the truck table, impressive if it is all made from scratch! To my mind the glass top spoils it a bit, why not just go the
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 22:07:13 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]11/8/18 Reigate Cave Day[/b] A busier day today, lots of tours of Barons Cave!
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 22:04:14 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]29/7/18 Pooles Cavern[/b] A trip in the motorhome up to Hayfield resulted in a trip with Nikki into Pooles Cavern, not a mine of course but they did have cow identification books in the
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 21:58:04 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]14/7/18 Reigate Cave Day[/b] Another day showing people around Barons Cave. I do enjoy spending the day there although it is quite a long day including travel!
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 21:55:38 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]2-6/7/18 Nottingham[/b] A week spent in Nottingham on a training course for work, I intended to see if I could get a look at some of the sandstone tunnels and mines but the course took u
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 21:46:44 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]30/6/18 Dinas Silica Mines[/b] Summer and her boyfriend Tom joined me at the WCMS cottage for the annual BBQ, we had a trip into the Silica Mines. https://www.youtube.com/watc
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 21:43:13 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]9/6/18 Reigate Cave Day[/b] Another day showing groups around the Barons Cave, a relatively relaxed day compared to some.
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 21:36:06 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]NAMHO 2018 Bailey Level 3/6/2018[/b] Sundays afternoon trip was to Bailey Level. We helped shift a boulder from the collapse at the end and watched a very interesting demonstration of an
Topic: Ttxela Journal
ttxela	Forum: Member Journals Posted: 16/08/2018 17:03:04 Subject: Ttxela Journal [b]NAMHO 2018 3/6/18 Noxon Park[/b] Sunday mornings trip was to Noxon Park, a picturesque place but I was feeling pretty rough and coughing my lungs up, probably a result of the dusty

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