@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
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ONLY FIRST TWO
< p > < center > < font size = +2 > < b > 1990 Expedition Trip Log< / b > < / font > < / center > < p > < center > < font size = +2 > < b > 1990 Expedition Trip Log< / b > < / font > < / center >
< p > This is a (fairly) faithful transcription of the CUCC 1990 Expedition< p > This is a (fairly) faithful transcription of the CUCC 1990 Expedition
@@ -18,6 +20,10 @@ reformatting to allow for easier perusal and the limitations of ASCII.
< p > The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.< br > < p > The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.< br >
If this is of no interest, here is a link < a href = "#start" > to the caving< / a > !
If this is of no interest, here is a link < a href = "#start" > to the caving< / a > !
< hr / >
30/6/90 | Journey out - Wild Rovers Return | Paul T, Adam, Jeremy
< p > Wild Rovers Return - Paul T, Adam, Jeremy 30/6/90 - 9/7/90< p > Wild Rovers Return - Paul T, Adam, Jeremy 30/6/90 - 9/7/90
< p > < u > Found< / u > rover parked somewhere off Mill Rd, & spent a whole day< p > < u > Found< / u > rover parked somewhere off Mill Rd, & spent a whole day
@@ -69,9 +75,10 @@ site (we had thought we would meet the other's here but they'd gone
hü tte walking). Eventually plumped for the latter & got off the next
hü tte walking). Eventually plumped for the latter & got off the next
day without paying!< br >
day without paying!< br >
> Oh yes, no shops open 'cos the Austrian's are crap, bloody bank> Oh yes, no shops open 'cos the Austrian's are crap, bloody bank
holiday.< hr / >
holiday.
< p > < u > Julian< / u > , Matt & David H. (Driver) (in Jeremy's car)< hr / >
30/6/90 | Journey out - In Jeremy's car | < u > Julian< / u > , Matt & David H
< p > Met Matt who was late (8:30pm) in Chad's carpark, so didn't get away from< p > Met Matt who was late (8:30pm) in Chad's carpark, so didn't get away from
Cambridge in time to avoid Mark & Tony who dumped lots of extra gear with
Cambridge in time to avoid Mark & Tony who dumped lots of extra gear with
@@ -92,7 +99,9 @@ too difficult for me. Henceforth all navigation errors were due to Dave
overshooting Ausfahrts because no one had any confidence in the signposts. It
overshooting Ausfahrts because no one had any confidence in the signposts. It
began raining at Salzburg and so far hasn't stopped.< hr / >
began raining at Salzburg and so far hasn't stopped.< hr / >
< p > < u > < / u > - Wookey. 1/7/90 | Journey out - Wookmobile I hits the streets | < u > Wookey < / u >
< p > (date unknown)
< p > After already having done 1,500 miles in the previous week (Cam -> < p > After already having done 1,500 miles in the previous week (Cam ->
Nottingham -> Settle -> Assynt -> Cam -> Poole -> Cam), the
Nottingham -> Settle -> Assynt -> Cam -> Poole -> Cam), the
@@ -123,7 +132,8 @@ at about 5pm - a little miffed!
< p > The wookmobile was attacked by a bus at the border but suffered only minor< p > The wookmobile was attacked by a bus at the border but suffered only minor
damage - another wing - only 2 more corners to do!< hr / >
damage - another wing - only 2 more corners to do!< hr / >
< p > 13/7/90 (out of order) Team Cavalier < u > Mark D< / u > , Francis, Pete
< p > 13/7/90 | Journey out - Team Cavalier | < u > Mark D< / u > , Francis, Peter S
< p > I set off at 1.30pm on Friday. Drove to Cambridge to pick up Julian's< p > I set off at 1.30pm on Friday. Drove to Cambridge to pick up Julian's
hangglider and found problem no 1 - the roof rack provided didn't fit on the
hangglider and found problem no 1 - the roof rack provided didn't fit on the
@@ -137,9 +147,8 @@ Saturday evening, absolutely knackered.
God, did I enjoy the beer in Hildas.
God, did I enjoy the beer in Hildas.
< p align = right > MSD< hr / > < p align = right > MSD< hr / >
< p > < a name = "start" > < u > 11.7.90< / u > < / a >
< p > Jeremy does it again - Another cave ( Jeremy) 11/7/90 < p > 11/7/90 | Near 161 - Jeremy does it again - Another cave | Jeremy
< p > - After putting in the bolts two years ago (yes 2 years!) I eventually got< p > - After putting in the bolts two years ago (yes 2 years!) I eventually got
round to descending the obvious rift in the ground at the bottom of the col
round to descending the obvious rift in the ground at the bottom of the col
@@ -153,14 +162,14 @@ plugged crawl off => pitch => ???
< p > T/U ¼ + ½ hr => < u > ¾ hrs< / u > < br > < p > T/U ¼ + ½ hr => < u > ¾ hrs< / u > < br >
(2 trips on first day up top!)< hr / >
(2 trips on first day up top!)< hr / >
< p > 11/7/90 | Surface | Adam
< p > Adam poked into a few random holes previously ignored. Will return to see< p > Adam poked into a few random holes previously ignored. Will return to see
what happens with a light.
what happens with a light.
< p > T/U ¼ hr< hr / > < p > T/U ¼ hr< hr / >
< p > < u > < a id = "id1990-161c-1" > 12/7/90< / a > < / u > < p > 12/7/90 | Surface - Everyone not really caving | Paul T, Olly, Claire, Julian, < u > Adam < / u >
< p > Everyone not really caving (Paul T, Olly, Claire, Julian, < u > Adam< / u > )
< p > Poking further into various holes. The obvious pit by the " high< p > Poking further into various holes. The obvious pit by the " high
level" route to 161 was descended using IRT (indestructible rope
level" route to 161 was descended using IRT (indestructible rope
@@ -204,14 +213,18 @@ Adam T/U: 1½ hrs
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161c-2" > Next trip< / a > (connection to 161)< p > < a href = "#id1990-161c-2" > Next trip< / a > (connection to 161)
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > Julian< / u > T/U ½ hr 11/7/90 | Surface | Paul T, < u > Julian< / u >
< p > Poking around on plateau miles from 161 away from the camp getting< p > Poking around on plateau miles from 161 away from the camp getting
sunstroke. One was 20m long 40° slope down, dig through at end into small
sunstroke. One was 20m long 40° slope down, dig through at end into small
chamber. It's cold down there crawling in shorts & T-shirt.< hr / >
chamber. It's cold down there crawling in shorts & T-shirt.
< p > < u > 12/7/90< / u > < br > T/U ½ hr
Jeremy & < u > Matt< / u > (2 years Gestation) < - cave name (matt is < hr / >
< p > 12/7/90 | near 161 - 2 year Gestiation | Jeremy & < u > Matt< / u >
< p > (2 years Gestation) < - cave name (matt is
a tosser!)
a tosser!)
< p > As the name suggests this cave was discovered two years ago by Jeremy, he< p > As the name suggests this cave was discovered two years ago by Jeremy, he
@@ -237,8 +250,7 @@ pitch.
< p > T/U -> 6 hrs< hr / > < p > T/U -> 6 hrs< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-2" > 12/7/90< / a > < br > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-2" > 12/7/90< / a > | 161 - Rigging RH Route | Del & < u > Damage< / u >
Del & < u > Damage< / u > 161 Rigging RH Route
< p > Trundled over loadsa boring limestone get to cave about to die. Put on< p > Trundled over loadsa boring limestone get to cave about to die. Put on
caving gear. Too hot. lobbed off down some nice greasy slimy fast 11mill
caving gear. Too hot. lobbed off down some nice greasy slimy fast 11mill
@@ -260,8 +272,9 @@ came out.
DaveH's part in < a href = "#id1990-161-2a" > this trip< / a > /
DaveH's part in < a href = "#id1990-161-2a" > this trip< / a > /
< a href = "#id1990-161-3" > Next trip< / a > < hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161-3" > Next trip< / a > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-2a" > 12/7/90< / a > < br > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-2a" > 12/7/90< / a > | 161 - Dreamtime | < u > David H< / u >
< u > Dave H< / u > 'solo'
< p > 'solo'
< p > As it says above, went down to see if I could help anyone downstairs -< p > As it says above, went down to see if I could help anyone downstairs -
took Geraldine & used it with Damage to rig the Traverse around to
took Geraldine & used it with Damage to rig the Traverse around to
@@ -277,8 +290,7 @@ entrance. Came out of 161 to see them walking up the hill!
< a href = "#id1990-161b-1" > Wookey & Juliette's trip< / a > /< a href = "#id1990-161b-1" > Wookey & Juliette's trip< / a > /
< a href = "#id1990-161-10" > Next Dreamtime trip< / a > < hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161-10" > Next Dreamtime trip< / a > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-1" > 11/7/90< / a > < br > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-1" > 11/7/90< / a > | 161 - Rigging 1st pitch | < u > Damage< / u >
< u > Damage< / u > 161 Rigging 1st pitch
< p > Went down lost last deviation came up.< p > Went down lost last deviation came up.
@@ -290,10 +302,7 @@ entrance. Came out of 161 to see them walking up the hill!
< a href = "#id1990-161c-1" > Finding 161c< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161c-1" > Finding 161c< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161b-1" > Thursday 12th< / a > < strike > August< / strike > July < p > < a id = "id1990-161b-1" > 12/7/90 | 161 - Strollers 1st cave | Wookey & < u > Juliette< / u >
1990< / u >
< p > < u > Strollers 1st cave< / u > Wookey & < u > Juliette< / u >
< p > Rigged down Adrians route - to the head of the large pitch discovered 2< p > Rigged down Adrians route - to the head of the large pitch discovered 2
years ago. The Wook - proudly bearing WOOK - on every gear item including
years ago. The Wook - proudly bearing WOOK - on every gear item including
@@ -317,8 +326,7 @@ to really 1st Pitch-O-Phobiacs - as it is crawly + shitty.
< p > < a href = "../1988/log.htm#id1988-161-14" > Last Adrian's trip< / a > (1988) /< p > < a href = "../1988/log.htm#id1988-161-14" > Last Adrian's trip< / a > (1988) /
< a href = "#id1990-161b-2" > Next trip< / a > (pushing into France)< hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161b-2" > Next trip< / a > (pushing into France)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161b-3" > 15/7/90< / a > < br > < p > < a id = "id1990-161b-3" > 15/7/90< / a > | 161 - Disaster Area + Fumble Fingers go shouting | < u > Juliette< / u > + Del
< u > Disaster Area + Fumble Fingers go shouting< / u >
< p > In the most tedious way - with Boris -> Adrians to rerig the new pitch< p > In the most tedious way - with Boris -> Adrians to rerig the new pitch
[French Connection II-Ed]. 3 hours for a bolt (7 goes !!!) Lost cones +
[French Connection II-Ed]. 3 hours for a bolt (7 goes !!!) Lost cones +
@@ -328,13 +336,14 @@ hour -> oh god!
< p > 6½ hrs< p > 6½ hrs
< p > < u > Juliette< / u > + Del
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161b-2" > Previous trip< / a > /< p > < a href = "#id1990-161b-2" > Previous trip< / a > /
< a href = "#id1990-161b-4" > Next trip< / a > < hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161b-4" > Next trip< / a > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-4" > 14/7/90< / a > < u > Julian< / u > & Dave H < -Mr< p > < a id = "id1990-161-4" > 14/7/90< / a > | 161 - Below Knossus | < u > Julian< / u > & David H
Sunburn
< p > Dave H < -Mr Sunburn
< p > The intention was to go down and check out the ? part way down flapjack,< p > The intention was to go down and check out the ? part way down flapjack,
but by the time we made it down to boulder alley today's team faff hadn't
but by the time we made it down to boulder alley today's team faff hadn't
@@ -368,8 +377,7 @@ derigged out, dumped ropes and beat it for the surface in a shower of sweat.
The trip < a href = "#id1990-161-6" > that actually went< / a > to the Flapjack QM
The trip < a href = "#id1990-161-6" > that actually went< / a > to the Flapjack QM
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-6" > Julian< / a > and < u > David H< / u > < br > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-6" > 15/7/90 | 161 - Deep question mark at bottom of flapjack | Julian and < u > David H< / u >
15/7/90 : Deep question mark at bottom of flapjack
< p > Oh boy what a long way down, and that's before we start any pushing!< p > Oh boy what a long way down, and that's before we start any pushing!
@@ -403,9 +411,9 @@ family who'd arrived over the weekend - BUT WHERE'S ALL THE BEER!?
< a href = "#id1990-161-16" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-16" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > ...A new face shows up (well, an old old lag really...)< br > 16/7/90| Surface - Walk to Camp 1 via some interesting holes | < u > William< / u > & Mark D
< u > William< / u > & Mark D Walk to Camp 1 via some interesting
holes. 16/7/'90 < p > A new face shows up (well, an old old lag really...)
< p > Carried caving gear up pm. My first time on a CUCC exped'n. On the col< p > Carried caving gear up pm. My first time on a CUCC exped'n. On the col
just short of camp 1 looked across to the hillside opposite... a hole.
just short of camp 1 looked across to the hillside opposite... a hole.
@@ -432,7 +440,7 @@ by tree meets fault running up mountain.
< p > T.U. 5 mins each< hr / > < p > T.U. 5 mins each< hr / >
< p > 13/7/90 < u > Jeremy< / u > , Matt & Adam return to '2 years Gestation' < p > 13/7/90 | Near 161 - return to '2 years Gestation' | < u > Jeremy< / u > , Matt & Adam
< p > Underground after 4.00pm (Not bad), quick trip to bottom, a quick dig< p > Underground after 4.00pm (Not bad), quick trip to bottom, a quick dig
(extended cave by about 5m). Surveyed & derigged (derigging through
(extended cave by about 5m). Surveyed & derigged (derigging through
@@ -442,8 +450,7 @@ squeeze "interesting").
< p > T/U 3½ hours< hr / > < p > T/U 3½ hours< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-3" > 14/7/90< / a > Adam & < u > Jeremy< / u > rig right hand < p > < a id = "id1990-161-3" > 14/7/90< / a > | 161 - rig right hand route & push Yapate | Adam & < u > Jeremy< / u >
route & push Yapate
< p > Team div brain. Trip started well with Adam using Wookeys electric cos< p > Team div brain. Trip started well with Adam using Wookeys electric cos
he'd forgotten his generator.
he'd forgotten his generator.
@@ -485,7 +492,7 @@ appeared late moaning at me - his light had failed. GREAT TRIP!!
< a href = "#id1990-161-12" > Next trip< / a > to Flat Battery series< a href = "#id1990-161-12" > Next trip< / a > to Flat Battery series
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-5" > 14/7/90< / a > Del and < u > Damage< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-5" > 14/7/90< / a > | 161 - Final cut | Del and < u > Damage< / u >
< p > Team get nothing done. Urm trundle. Faff, faff. Trundle. Trundle. Urm did< p > Team get nothing done. Urm trundle. Faff, faff. Trundle. Trundle. Urm did
anything happen. Might aff but I went brain dead last night. Del rigged some
anything happen. Might aff but I went brain dead last night. Del rigged some
@@ -500,9 +507,9 @@ Faff. CRAP TRIP.
/ < a href = "#id1990-161-3" > Adam & Jeremy's trip< / a > same day (also in Yapate) /
/ < a href = "#id1990-161-3" > Adam & Jeremy's trip< / a > same day (also in Yapate) /
< a href = "#id1990-161-7" > Next trip< / a > to end of Yapate< hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161-7" > Next trip< / a > to end of Yapate< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-7" > 15-16 /7/90< / a > Damage & < u > Wook< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-7" > 15/7/90< / a > | 161 - Go to climb at end of Yapate | Damage & < u > Wook< / u >
< p > Go to climb at end of Yapate < p > (overnight to 16)
< p > On the way popped into side passage before 'over the rainbow'. Found crap< p > On the way popped into side passage before 'over the rainbow'. Found crap
bolt & rigged rope from Wook & Dam the year before. Rope too short so
bolt & rigged rope from Wook & Dam the year before. Rope too short so
@@ -536,7 +543,7 @@ loose rift to climb requiring handline.
< a href = "#id1990-161-14" > Next trip< / a > to 'Endless'< a href = "#id1990-161-14" > Next trip< / a > to 'Endless'
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-9" > < u > 16/7/90< / u > < / a > i ef, Janna , < u > Hugh< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-9" > 16/7/90 | 161 - Dreamtime | Lei f, Jan, < u > Hugh< / u >
< p > Dreamtime, ha, ha.< p > Dreamtime, ha, ha.
@@ -552,9 +559,8 @@ unnecessary anyway and buggered off out.
< p > Matt et al's < a href = "#id1990-161-8" > bolt-pulling trip< / a > (same day) /< p > Matt et al's < a href = "#id1990-161-8" > bolt-pulling trip< / a > (same day) /
< a href = "#id1990-161-7" > Main pushing trip< / a > (same day)< hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161-7" > Main pushing trip< / a > (same day)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-10" > 16/7/90< / a > < u > Mike R< / u > , Tina, Jared< p > < a id = "id1990-161-10" > 16/7/90< / a > | 161 - Dreamtime proper | < u > Mike R< / u > , Tina, Jared
< p > Dreamtime proper
< p > Late underground. Went over the new route traverse across to start of< p > Late underground. Went over the new route traverse across to start of
Dreamtime. It's in a better place this year. Trogged down to the pitch we
Dreamtime. It's in a better place this year. Trogged down to the pitch we
@@ -578,9 +584,7 @@ out the other way. Felt knackered so the latter won. Wish I was fitter.
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-2a" > Previous Dreamtime trip< / a > /< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-2a" > Previous Dreamtime trip< / a > /
< a href = "#id1990-161-11" > Next Dreamtime trip< / a > < hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161-11" > Next Dreamtime trip< / a > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-8" > 16/7/90< / a > Matt, Pete, Mark S, < u > Francis< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-8" > 16/7/90< / a > | 161 - Novice Pottering trip | Matt, Peter S , Mark S, < u > Francis< / u >
< p > Novice Pottering trip
< p > Took us a ridiculous length of time to get down the entrance pitch by< p > Took us a ridiculous length of time to get down the entrance pitch by
which time yours truly was no longer warm. Tried to do Damage & Del's
which time yours truly was no longer warm. Tried to do Damage & Del's
@@ -597,7 +601,7 @@ the rest went to remove a bolt (see hugh's bit)
(replacing the pulled bolt - same day)
(replacing the pulled bolt - same day)
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161b-2" > 14/7/90< / a > Juliette, Wookey, < u > Matt< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161b-2" > 14/7/90< / a > | 161 - Adrians Route | Juliette, Wookey, < u > Matt< / u >
< p > I spent most of this trip sitting on a edge over Adrain's Route waiting< p > I spent most of this trip sitting on a edge over Adrain's Route waiting
for Juliette & Wookey to rig a traverse. We descended about 12 via 161B
for Juliette & Wookey to rig a traverse. We descended about 12 via 161B
@@ -613,9 +617,7 @@ some foreign cave
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161b-1" > Previous trip< / a > (161b discovery) /< p > < a href = "#id1990-161b-1" > Previous trip< / a > (161b discovery) /
< a href = "#id1990-161b-3" > Next trip< / a > < hr / > < a href = "#id1990-161b-3" > Next trip< / a > < hr / >
< a id = "id1990-161-11" > 17/7/90< / a > Mark S, Leif, Tony, < u > Matt< / u > < a id = "id1990-161-11" > 17/7/90< / a > | 161 - 2nd Dreamtime Pitch | Mark S, Leif, Tony, < u > Matt< / u >
< p > 2nd Dreamtime Pitch
< p > Yes, another novice trip, down into Dreamtime, there was a pitch within< p > Yes, another novice trip, down into Dreamtime, there was a pitch within
20m of the start of Dreamtime. Me & Mark bolted the pitch, and I
20m of the start of Dreamtime. Me & Mark bolted the pitch, and I
@@ -631,8 +633,9 @@ base of the rift was an as yet un-identified rope.
< a href = "#id1990-161-10" > Previous Dreamtime trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-10" > Previous Dreamtime trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-14" > 18(19) /7/90< / a > Jeremy, < u > Francis< / u > ( Pete) < p > < a id = "id1990-161-14" > 18/7/90< / a > | 161 - Second Dreamtime Pitch | Jeremy, < u > Francis< / u > , Peter S
< p > (extended to 19th, Pete in brackets)
< p > 2nd Dreamtime pitch - The Exposé . also J & F get totally< p > 2nd Dreamtime pitch - The Exposé . also J & F get totally
knackered.
knackered.
@@ -671,7 +674,7 @@ bypasses (eg. pitch francis fell down) are required<br>
< a href = "#id1990-161-18" > Next 'Endless' trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-18" > Next 'Endless' trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-12" > < u > 17/7/90< / u > < / a > < u > Adam< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-12" > 17/7/90< / a > | 161 - Flat Battery | Mark F, < u > Adam< / u >
< p > Continued exploring the pitches I (Adam) discovered with Jeremy a few days< p > Continued exploring the pitches I (Adam) discovered with Jeremy a few days
previously :
previously :
@@ -695,9 +698,7 @@ bit)
< a href = "#id1990-161-13" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-13" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-13" > 18/7/90< / a > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-13" > 18/7/90< / a > | 161 - Push/Survey Flat Battery Series | William, Mark D, < u > Adam< / u >
< p > William, Mark D, < u > Adam< / u > Push/Survey Flat Battery Series
< p > Started surveying from S final survey station in Yapate inlet. Series is< p > Started surveying from S final survey station in Yapate inlet. Series is
choked-looking insignificant crawl on lh side looking < u > out< / u > of cave.
choked-looking insignificant crawl on lh side looking < u > out< / u > of cave.
@@ -728,12 +729,16 @@ point marked S on wall 2m up on rhs near top bolt on last rigged pitch.
< a href = "#id1990-161-20" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-20" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > 1990.07.19 Andy Waddington. Caving gear up to Top Camp then relocated and < p > 19/7/90 | Surface | Andy Waddington
< p > Caving gear up to Top Camp then relocated and
redescended 100 (from 1977). Still needs number painting on ! Wandered all
redescended 100 (from 1977). Still needs number painting on ! Wandered all
over the plateau without finding 101-103. Got bitten by Bunde. Back to
over the plateau without finding 101-103. Got bitten by Bunde. Back to
Hilde's whereupon car died. A.< hr / >
Hilde's whereupon car died. A.< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-16" > 19/7< / a > Dave H + Del - the Daleswear boys. < p > < a id = "id1990-161-16" > 19/7/90 < / a > | 161 - Push + survey Julian's route off Flapjack | David H + Del
< p > - the Daleswear boys.
< p > Push + survey Julian's route off Flapjack. [tick] vg< p > Push + survey Julian's route off Flapjack. [tick] vg
@@ -760,9 +765,7 @@ Tee Hee.
< a href = "#id1990-161-21" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-21" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-17" > 19/7/90< / a > Mike R, Tina < u > Jared< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-17" > 19/7/90< / a > | 161 - Dreamtime - surveying and re-rigging trip | Mike R, Tina, < u > Jared< / u >
< p > Dreamtime - surveying & re-rigging trip
< p > Down at about 12.30 armed with 7 choccy bars ! Tina & Mike did a< p > Down at about 12.30 armed with 7 choccy bars ! Tina & Mike did a
romantic (!) surveying trip down to the top bolt of bungalow pitch via
romantic (!) surveying trip down to the top bolt of bungalow pitch via
@@ -783,7 +786,7 @@ kind enough to take orders for food over the radio !
< a href = "#id1990-161-24" > Next (photo) trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-24" > Next (photo) trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > ' 90< / u > Mark + William ö hle (Shaft-bashing)< p > 17/7/90 | Surface - RosenKavalier Hö hle (Shaft-bashing) | Mark D + William
< p > ... A follow-up to yesterday's enthusiastic write-up.< p > ... A follow-up to yesterday's enthusiastic write-up.
@@ -801,14 +804,15 @@ alt="sketch elevation of both caves"></center>
< p > T.U. = 1 hr 32 mins each< hr / > < p > T.U. = 1 hr 32 mins each< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-15" > 18-19 /7/90< / a > < u > Wooks² < / u > and< p > < a id = "id1990-161-15" > 18/7/90< / a > | 161 - Vestabule | < u > Wookey < / u > and Damage
< u > Damage¹ < / u >
< p > ¹ My furry suit was so soggy and I was so cold. Popped down Vestabule< p > (to 19/7)
< p > Damage- My furry suit was so soggy and I was so cold. Popped down Vestabule
Near over the rainbow and surveyed down low passage with over a foot of
Near over the rainbow and surveyed down low passage with over a foot of
squalor. I now pass on to my more enlightened half.
squalor. I now pass on to my more enlightened half.
< p > Wook- ² < p > Wook- After surveying on my back with tape in teeth in lots of mud
we finished off the Vestabule survey - leaving a pitch to be descended.
we finished off the Vestabule survey - leaving a pitch to be descended.
< p > Trogged off to CFN - passing Mark D & William at Bungalow pitch. Had a< p > Trogged off to CFN - passing Mark D & William at Bungalow pitch. Had a
@@ -827,7 +831,9 @@ knackered.
< a href = "#id1990-161-36" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-36" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-19" > 20-21 /7/90< / a > < u > Wook< / u > & Damage & Pete< p > < a id = "id1990-161-19" > 20/7/90< / a > | 161 - Endless | < u > Wook< / u > & Damage & Peter S
< p > (to 21/7)
< p > Yet another overnighter to finish survey of Endless. Went OK except Pete< p > Yet another overnighter to finish survey of Endless. Went OK except Pete
screwed up compass readings at steep angles so redid some - also dropped
screwed up compass readings at steep angles so redid some - also dropped
@@ -845,7 +851,7 @@ Mark S, Julian's <a href="#id1990-161-18">tourist trip</a> (same overnight) /
< a href = "#id1990-161-26" > Next pushing trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-26" > Next pushing trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161b-4" > 21/7/90 161b< / a > < / u > - Hugh, Tony, Francis< p > < a id = "id1990-161b-4" > 21/7/90 | 161 - 161b | Hugh, Tony, Francis
< p > After much looking, located entrance (this involved Hugh + Francis< p > After much looking, located entrance (this involved Hugh + Francis
standing a long way away and shouting directions to Tony as to where he
standing a long way away and shouting directions to Tony as to where he
@@ -866,8 +872,11 @@ passage.
< a href = "#id1990-161b-5" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161b-5" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-18" > 20-21 /7/90< / a > Mark S. , < u > Julian< / u > : < p > < a id = "id1990-161-18" > 20/7/90< / a > | 161 - Tourist | Mark S, < u > Julian< / u >
an absolute tourist trip to show Mark how crap caving is as opposed to
< p > (to 21/7)
< p > an absolute tourist trip to show Mark how crap caving is as opposed to
squatting in the campsite waiting for the wind to change direction. Descent
squatting in the campsite waiting for the wind to change direction. Descent
at 9:95, so had acquired our night vision for start, could actually see
at 9:95, so had acquired our night vision for start, could actually see
things. Festered through Dreamtime, tottered into Knossus, walked round it,
things. Festered through Dreamtime, tottered into Knossus, walked round it,
@@ -884,8 +893,7 @@ Wookey & Co. <a href="#id1990-161-19">Surveying trip</a> (same overnight) /
< a href = "#id1990-161-26" > Next pushing trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-26" > Next pushing trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-20" > 21/7/90< / a > : Flat Battery Series (cont'd). Mark D. < p > < a id = "id1990-161-20" > 21/7/90< / a > | 161 - Flat Battery Series (cont'd) | Mark D and < u > William< / u >
and < u > William< / u >
< p > Set off @ 11:30am + bolting + surveying gear on a push/survey trip.< p > Set off @ 11:30am + bolting + surveying gear on a push/survey trip.
Arrived at limit of push quite quickly + rigged down into ... A chamber left
Arrived at limit of push quite quickly + rigged down into ... A chamber left
@@ -940,13 +948,14 @@ electrolytic level]" src="elvl2.png" width=704 height=330></a></center>
< a href = "#id1990-161-27" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-27" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > 6/7/90 | Journey out - Learning to fly or Team me'n'she go to Austria | Claire & < u > Olly< / u >
< p > (to 9/7/90)
< p > Sorry about the delay - Claire asked me if I'd done it - I said no, you< p > Sorry about the delay - Claire asked me if I'd done it - I said no, you
can if you like - she said she would - and seems to have forgotten!
can if you like - she said she would - and seems to have forgotten!
< p > Learning to fly or Team me'n'she go to Austria 6/7/90 -> 9/7/90
< p > Claire & < u > Olly< / u > .
< p > Start of on the Friday evening with a lift by boss to Cambridge seemingly< p > Start of on the Friday evening with a lift by boss to Cambridge seemingly
involving a tour of all country lanes between Hertford & C'bridge. Knock
involving a tour of all country lanes between Hertford & C'bridge. Knock
on 60 Sedsewick St. door & woman answers and yells " He's here" .
on 60 Sedsewick St. door & woman answers and yells " He's here" .
@@ -979,9 +988,13 @@ the expedition had clearly begun!
< p > T/U: N/A.< hr / > < p > T/U: N/A.< hr / >
20/7/90 | Journey to Berlin | Matt and < u > Olly< / u >
< p > (Date randomly guessed)
< p > Another brick in the wall / Team me'n'he go to Berlin to see the Wall< p > Another brick in the wall / Team me'n'he go to Berlin to see the Wall
(Roger Water's not Berlin's) (Maybe it should be " The Pros & Cons of
(Roger Water's not Berlin's) (Maybe it should be " The Pros & Cons of
Hitchhiking" ) Matt and < u > Olly< / u >
Hitchhiking" )
Trying to be brief, here it goes (leaving Hilda's at 10:30 AM)
Trying to be brief, here it goes (leaving Hilda's at 10:30 AM)
@@ -989,7 +1002,7 @@ Trying to be brief, here it goes (leaving Hilda's at 10:30 AM)
its pretty crap in plain ascii. Hence it's commented out, but if you
its pretty crap in plain ascii. Hence it's commented out, but if you
look at the source in html, you can read it (if you really want)< / i > Ed.]
look at the source in html, you can read it (if you really want)< / i > Ed.]
<!-- not even slightly about caving :not even slightly about caving :
_To_ _Transport_
_To_ _Transport_
B.A.station Foot (with Claire).
B.A.station Foot (with Claire).
@@ -1040,19 +1053,16 @@ Bad Ischl Wake up with beginnings of frostbite. Walk into town, find bus
Bad Aussee Train
Bad Aussee Train
Hilda's Walk (bloody hell, not more!)
Hilda's Walk (bloody hell, not more!)
-->
< p > T/U: Can we count Munich's U-Bahn, please?< br > < p > T/U: Can we count Munich's U-Bahn, please?< br >
P.S. Only 6 Oh D**r's!< br >
P.S. Only 6 Oh D**r's!< br >
anon:< i > long bit of self-indulgent bullshit!!!< / i > < br >
anon:< i > long bit of self-indulgent bullshit!!!< / i > < br >
Olly:< i > (Fuck off!OK?)< / i > < hr / >
Olly:< i > (Fuck off!OK?)< / i > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-22" > Finishing off< / a > " Too much too soon" < p > < a id = "id1990-161-22" > 22/7/90 | 161 - Finishing off Too much too soon | Del, Francis, < u > David H< / u >
< p > [date deduced to be 1990.07.22 from survey data, Ed.]< p > [date deduced to be 1990.07.22 from survey data, Ed.]
< p > Del, Francis, < u > DaveH< / u >
< p > The first time Julian took me down flapjack to show me the question mark< p > The first time Julian took me down flapjack to show me the question mark
he found last year I just laughed and thought he was joking. When it entered
he found last year I just laughed and thought he was joking. When it entered
the rift " no-you go first" I knew he was ! But - three trips later
the rift " no-you go first" I knew he was ! But - three trips later
@@ -1082,10 +1092,9 @@ sumps then just <u>below</u> 500m!
< a href = "#id1990-161-24" > Next (photo & derig) trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-24" > Next (photo & derig) trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161-21" > TRIP BEFORE< / a > -> finishing off 'too far too < p > < a id = "id1990-161-21" > 22/7/90 | 161 - TRIP BEFORE finishing off 'too far too soon' | Jeremy + < u > Juliette< / u >
soon'< / u >
< p > Jeremy + < u > Juliette< / u > < p > Date guessed
< p > Very uninteresting prospect this write up.< br > < p > Very uninteresting prospect this write up.< br >
Went + looked down too much too soon. Too much on 9mm rope for us bottlers -
Went + looked down too much too soon. Too much on 9mm rope for us bottlers -
@@ -1102,8 +1111,9 @@ vspace=10 src="ofaman.png"></center>
< a href = "#id1990-161-22" > Next (successful) trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-22" > Next (successful) trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161-23" > Laying the< / a > coax< / u > (fnaar)< br > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-23" > 22/7/90 | 161 - Laying the coax (fnaar) | Jeremy + < u > Juliette< / u >
Jeremy + < u > Juliette< / u >
< p > (Date totally guessed)
< p > What a lovely trip - Sauntered down the Cave - decorating it like a< p > What a lovely trip - Sauntered down the Cave - decorating it like a
christmas tree with Coax. Jeremy joined me - (pissed) at the 3rd pitch. Coax
christmas tree with Coax. Jeremy joined me - (pissed) at the 3rd pitch. Coax
@@ -1130,10 +1140,7 @@ Juliette 5½hrs
< a href = "../1995/log.htm#id1995-161-28" > Removing the coax< / a > < a href = "../1995/log.htm#id1995-161-28" > Removing the coax< / a >
(part II, 1995)< hr / >
(part II, 1995)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-40-1" > 1990.07.21 < / a > < p > < a id = "id1990-40-1" > 21/7/90 < / a > | Eishohle - Trip into the fridge | < u > Mark S< / u > , Mark F, David H, Del
< p > < u > Trip into the fridge< / u > < br >
< u > Mark S< / u > , Mark F, Dave, Del
< p > Bloody long walk up to a titchy entrance for the cave when there were much< p > Bloody long walk up to a titchy entrance for the cave when there were much
nicer and bigger entrances scattered about everywhere. Well the entrance has
nicer and bigger entrances scattered about everywhere. Well the entrance has
@@ -1157,8 +1164,9 @@ first pitch - see the <u>nasty</u> poly rope frozen in situ).
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > 1990.07.24 < br > < p > 24/7/90 | Surface - Skinrip Passages I-IV | < u > Julian< / u > , Keith, Tony, Jeremy
Skinrip Passages I-IV < u > Julian< / u > . Assisted by Kieth, Tony.< br > and the
< p > Assisted by Kieth, Tony.< br > and the
total bastard pants gravel hypodermic foreskin up-your-thunk Jeremy. A
total bastard pants gravel hypodermic foreskin up-your-thunk Jeremy. A
potter up to the camp 1 with bier to hunt for Wadder's lost cave entrances
potter up to the camp 1 with bier to hunt for Wadder's lost cave entrances
wearing insufficient protection from sharp rocks in unmarked sink-grinder
wearing insufficient protection from sharp rocks in unmarked sink-grinder
@@ -1178,7 +1186,9 @@ him a six day hang-over for every whiff of beer his brother breathes -
laughing from the other side. I shall keep dry ice in his caving shreddies
laughing from the other side. I shall keep dry ice in his caving shreddies
and use his SRT gear for superconducting experiments< hr / >
and use his SRT gear for superconducting experiments< hr / >
< p > 1990.07.24 " Big" Paul Smith, < u > Hugh< / u > , Tanya< p > 24/7/90| Surface | Paul Smith, < u > Hugh< / u > , Tanya
< p > ( " Big" Paul Smith)
< p > Body failure. Lamp Failure. Motivation failure. All 3 occurred< p > Body failure. Lamp Failure. Motivation failure. All 3 occurred
< u > prior< / u > to descent so I'm surprised we went anywhere. Did listen to Paul< u > prior< / u > to descent so I'm surprised we went anywhere. Did listen to Paul
@@ -1186,12 +1196,9 @@ doing his Geology super-star bit though.
< p > T/UG - not much (2½ hrs)< hr / > < p > T/UG - not much (2½ hrs)< hr / >
< p > < a name = "trissel" > 1990.07.24 < / a > < p > < a name = "trissel" > 24/7/90 | Surface - Trisselwand.| < u > Wookey < / u > , Wadders, Joe & Juliette
< p > < u > Wookey< / u > , Wadders, Joe & Juliette.< p > Team hard bastard goes to re-enact the ancient CUCC legend of the Trisselwand climb
< p > Team hard bastard goes to re-enact the ancient CUCC legend of the
Trisselwand climb.
< p > Found route with minor faff - hearts in mouths. Yummy new ring hangers ran< p > Found route with minor faff - hearts in mouths. Yummy new ring hangers ran
out after 1st 3 pitches - all a bit shitty until up main gully where was
out after 1st 3 pitches - all a bit shitty until up main gully where was
@@ -1218,8 +1225,7 @@ job it's not too hard!
< p > Radios are fun - Can talk to Top camp, Stogerweg, Bergrestaurant, Base< p > Radios are fun - Can talk to Top camp, Stogerweg, Bergrestaurant, Base
Camp & Entrance.< hr / >
Camp & Entrance.< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-27" > 1990.07.26< / a > Adam, Mike & < u > Jeremy< / u > Push < p > < a id = "id1990-161-27" > 26/7/90 | 161 - Push and Survey Flat Battery | Adam, Mike & < u > Jeremy< / u >
& Survey Flat Battery
< p > A nice trip, that rare Austrian beasty, a " short trip" . Zoomed< p > A nice trip, that rare Austrian beasty, a " short trip" . Zoomed
down to 400m (fine route) dithered around a bit deciding where to push.
down to 400m (fine route) dithered around a bit deciding where to push.
@@ -1238,8 +1244,7 @@ surface.
< a href = "#id1990-161-32" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-32" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-24" > 24/7/90 William< / a > & < u > Damage< / u > , MarkD and< p > < a id = "id1990-161-24" > 24/7/90 | 161 - Dreamtime flapjack photos | William< / a > & < u > Damage< / u > , MarkD and Adam
Adam
< p > says Adam< p > says Adam
@@ -1254,7 +1259,7 @@ techniques to make us smile. We ran up pitches, William & I derigging
Adam & Dougherty left out early. After fettling carbides (grr, grr), one
Adam & Dougherty left out early. After fettling carbides (grr, grr), one
left to finish a highly organized, efficient and (hopefully) successful trip
left to finish a highly organized, efficient and (hopefully) successful trip
< p > T/UG 12<31> hours(W& D)< br > < p > T/UG 12<31> hours(W& D)< br >
11 hours(M& A)
11 hours(M& A)
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-17" > Previous (rerigging) Dreamtime trip< / a > /< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-17" > Previous (rerigging) Dreamtime trip< / a > /
@@ -1262,7 +1267,9 @@ left to finish a highly organized, efficient and (hopefully) successful trip
< a href = "#id1990-161-33" > Next (also rerigging) Dreamtime trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-33" > Next (also rerigging) Dreamtime trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > 26/7/90 Team W ings: Mark S. , < u > Julian. < / u > < p > 26/7/90 | Hangglid ing | Mark S, < u > Julian< / u > , Olly, Keith
< p > Team Wings: Mark S, < u > Julian.< / u >
< p > Support crew : Olly (photographer), Kieth (chauffer), Wook's car.< p > Support crew : Olly (photographer), Kieth (chauffer), Wook's car.
@@ -1289,7 +1296,7 @@ car park prior to the flight: a rivet had disappeared.
< p > T/A 15 minutes each.< hr / > < p > T/A 15 minutes each.< hr / >
< p > 28/7/90 Team plateau explorer. Matt + Francis< p > 28/7/90 | Surface - Team plateau explorer | Matt + Francis
< p > Went up to Loserhutte with team Hangglider (& William driving just for< p > Went up to Loserhutte with team Hangglider (& William driving just for
added fun) set off for top camp & found a lot of people thinking about
added fun) set off for top camp & found a lot of people thinking about
@@ -1310,7 +1317,7 @@ was standing on fell down it. Then came back to Base Camp.
< p > T u/g 10-15 mins.< hr / > < p > T u/g 10-15 mins.< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-28" > 28/7/90< / a > LeftHand Route Expo Joe+Animal < p > < a id = "id1990-161-28" > 28/7/90< / a > | 161 - LeftHand Route Expo | Joe+Mike TA
< p > First venture into the l/h series. In via Dreamtime for Joe's benefit,< p > First venture into the l/h series. In via Dreamtime for Joe's benefit,
then Joe up to l/h series while I nip down to Yapate to get Sally, thence
then Joe up to l/h series while I nip down to Yapate to get Sally, thence
@@ -1351,8 +1358,9 @@ Bloody well go look at it!!!</center>
< a href = "#id1990-161-40" > Trip to look< / a > at Carrefour hole< a href = "#id1990-161-40" > Trip to look< / a > at Carrefour hole
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161-30" > 29/7/90< / a > Left Hand Route again - Joe +< p > < a id = "id1990-161-30" > 29/7/90< / a > | 161 - Left Hand Route again | Joe + Olly
Olly.< / u > < p > (Candlestick area)
< p > (Candlestick area)
< p > Re-rigged yesterdays pitch with 30m marlow, down to Foulness Ledge, then< p > Re-rigged yesterdays pitch with 30m marlow, down to Foulness Ledge, then
Sally down to bottom. Trench in floor (AFWAT) goes down another 6-7m. to
Sally down to bottom. Trench in floor (AFWAT) goes down another 6-7m. to
@@ -1383,8 +1391,8 @@ and connection back to afwatit - later shown to be a visual connection only
Next trip< a href = "#id1990-161-38" > < / a >
Next trip< a href = "#id1990-161-38" > < / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-29" > 28.7. 90< / a > Mark D. , Mark F. , Tony & < u > Paul< p > < a id = "id1990-161-29" > 28/7/ 90< / a > | 161 - Dreamtime, Knossos, Yapate Foto trip | Mark D, Mark F, Tony & < u > Paul S< / u >
S.< / u > < br > -> Dreamtime -> Knossos -> Yapate Foto trip
< p > Well, got farther than the end of Big Sainsbury's this time. A gentle< p > Well, got farther than the end of Big Sainsbury's this time. A gentle
amble down Dreamtime with the two Mark's snapping away - ably assisted by
amble down Dreamtime with the two Mark's snapping away - ably assisted by
@@ -1397,7 +1405,7 @@ coloured and vaguely liquid. Hope the foties come out
< p > T/U 9hrs< hr / > < p > T/U 9hrs< hr / >
< p > 29th July 1990 < p > 29/7/90 | Surface | Paul S, Del, Juliette
< p > Juliette: < u > TANTALUS< / u > (< u > the Paul investigation< / u > )< p > < p > Juliette: < u > TANTALUS< / u > (< u > the Paul investigation< / u > )< p >
A prospecting trip - Wandering accross the plauteux from the cave, down the
A prospecting trip - Wandering accross the plauteux from the cave, down the
@@ -1417,7 +1425,7 @@ natural) Anyway - Very pretty pitch - Shame it stopped.
< p > T/U ½ hr< hr / > < p > T/U ½ hr< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-25" > 24.7. 90< / a > Matt and < u > Pete< / u > Big Sainsbury's < p > < a id = "id1990-161-25" > 24/7/ 90< / a > | 161 - Big Sainsbury's | Matt and < u > Peter < / u >
< p > Explored and surveyed a climb spotted by < strike > Damage< / strike > Del.< p > Explored and surveyed a climb spotted by < strike > Damage< / strike > Del.
Climbed up Big Sainsbury's, crawled into the chamber containing Dungeon
Climbed up Big Sainsbury's, crawled into the chamber containing Dungeon
@@ -1433,7 +1441,7 @@ in a bad rub. Very scary.
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-24" > Photo/bottoming trip< / a > the same day< hr / > < p > < a href = "#id1990-161-24" > Photo/bottoming trip< / a > the same day< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161c-3" > 31.7.90 Francis, MarkS. , and < u > Pete< / u > < / a > < p > < a id = "id1990-161c-3" > 31/7/90 | 161 - French Connection | Francis, MarkS, and < u > Peter < / u >
< p > French Connection< br > < p > French Connection< br >
@@ -1458,9 +1466,7 @@ Survey <a href="#id1990-161c-4">161b to c</a> trip /
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-26" > 25.7. 90< / a > Damage, Matt and < u > Pete< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-26" > 25/7/ 90< / a > | 161 - Endless (rift and trip) | Damage, Matt and < u > Peter < / u >
< p > Endless (rift and trip)
< p > Zoomed down to the pitch at the end of Endless (alright, contradiction).< p > Zoomed down to the pitch at the end of Endless (alright, contradiction).
Did some cold waiting while Damage did some slick rigging. Descended first
Did some cold waiting while Damage did some slick rigging. Descended first
@@ -1491,7 +1497,7 @@ Matt eventually emerged 5 mins before 10am call out. Long, long trip.
< a href = "#id1990-161-35" > Next (survey/derig) trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-35" > Next (survey/derig) trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-33" > Matt & < / a > < u > Tim< / u > Dreamtime 30/7/90 < p > < a id = "id1990-161-33" > 30/7/90 | 161 - Dreamtime | Matt & < / a > < u > Tim< / u >
< p > Matt decided to sacrifice himself & take me caving for the first time.< p > Matt decided to sacrifice himself & take me caving for the first time.
After complaining that I walked too slowly he complained even more down the
After complaining that I walked too slowly he complained even more down the
@@ -1504,8 +1510,7 @@ cave. We knocked five bolts in & rerigged the top 3 pitches. Went out
< a href = "#id1990-161-34" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-34" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-34" > Matt & < / a > < u > Tim< / u > Dreamtime II the sequel < p > < a id = "id1990-161-34" > 31/7/90 | 161 - Dreamtime II the sequel | Matt & < / a > < u > Tim< / u >
31/7/90
< p > We went back to finish off the rest of rerigging Dreamtime. It is now very< p > We went back to finish off the rest of rerigging Dreamtime. It is now very
pleasant. Got all the way to the Chunnel to pich up some more rope. Rigged
pleasant. Got all the way to the Chunnel to pich up some more rope. Rigged
@@ -1520,7 +1525,7 @@ while it pissed down.
< a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Next (derigging) trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Next (derigging) trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-32" > 30/7/90< / a > Del, Juliette, MarkD & < u > Wookey< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-32" > 30/7/90< / a > | 161 - Flat Battery | Del, Juliette, MarkD & < u > Wookey< / u >
< p > Set off to photo Flat Battery, push the 'leads' & prob de-rig when< p > Set off to photo Flat Battery, push the 'leads' & prob de-rig when
they didn't go.
they didn't go.
@@ -1553,15 +1558,14 @@ to bottom of dreamtime.
< a href = "#id1990-161c-3" > Next Adrian's/161c trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161c-3" > Next Adrian's/161c trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < u > Damage< / u > Down 163 and other 'oles 28/7/90 28/7/90 | Surface - Down 163 and other 'oles | Wookey and < u > Damage< / u >
< p > We trundled I complained, I got in my oversuit squeezed down some 'oles.< p > We trundled I complained, I got in my oversuit squeezed down some 'oles.
We then surveyed 163 and surface surveyed to VD1
We then surveyed 163 and surface surveyed to VD1
< p > T/U 2 hours< hr / > < p > T/U 2 hours< hr / >
< p > & < u > Damage< / u > < br > 29/7/90 | 162 - The Dynamic Duo Rig, survey and Derig 162 | Wookey & < u > Damage< / u >
The Dynamic Duo Rig, survey and Derig 162 (29/7/90)
< p > We went to 162 surveyed top bit rigged ladder. I lost toss, derigged< p > We went to 162 surveyed top bit rigged ladder. I lost toss, derigged
entrance ladder 161, nicked 55m beal. Surveyed this too. Nice ice. Nice cave.
entrance ladder 161, nicked 55m beal. Surveyed this too. Nice ice. Nice cave.
@@ -1569,7 +1573,9 @@ Shame so cold
< p > T/U 6 hours< hr / > < p > T/U 6 hours< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-35" > Jeremy< / a > and < u > Damage< / u > go down Endless. < p > < a id = "id1990-161-35" > 30/7/90 | 161 - Endless | Jeremy< / a > and < u > Damage< / u >
< p > (Date guessed)
< p > Grr. Grr. Isn't it boring f***ing RH route. Trogged down. Endless. Ignored< p > Grr. Grr. Isn't it boring f***ing RH route. Trogged down. Endless. Ignored
Jeremy wimpers but was taken in by his surveying bullshit. We surveyed and
Jeremy wimpers but was taken in by his surveying bullshit. We surveyed and
@@ -1585,7 +1591,7 @@ cave, Endless, is really irritating
< a href = "#id1990-161-42" > rest of derigging< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-42" > rest of derigging< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > 18/1 1/8/90 Joe, ( Adam) + < u > Francis< / u > go Surface prospecting < p > 1/8/90 | Surface | Joe, Adam + < u > Francis< / u >
< p > General Plan: Push Joe's holes then Francis' then Adam's.< p > General Plan: Push Joe's holes then Francis' then Adam's.
@@ -1611,7 +1617,9 @@ Adam leaves to rescue his pit. F comes up. Joe goes down F paints 'CUCC
< p > T u/g 3 hrs (F+J), 0.5 (Adam)< hr / > < p > T u/g 3 hrs (F+J), 0.5 (Adam)< hr / >
< p > 2/8/90. Team Wings : < u > Julian< / u > , assisted by Jeremy, not assisted at < p > 2/8/90. | Hanggliding | < u > Julian< / u >
< p > Team Wings : < u > Julian< / u > , assisted by Jeremy, not assisted at
all by half the caving club, distracting, telling me to get on with it,
all by half the caving club, distracting, telling me to get on with it,
admiring its aches and strains and cracks. Couple other pilots in carpark
admiring its aches and strains and cracks. Couple other pilots in carpark
keeping well away and mumbling things about parachutes. On account of it all,
keeping well away and mumbling things about parachutes. On account of it all,
@@ -1637,7 +1645,7 @@ Ground zero.
< p > T o/g ½ hour< hr / > < p > T o/g ½ hour< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-182-1" > 30/7/90 Jeremy & < u > Adam< / u > plateau-wander.< / a > < p > < a id = "id1990-182-1" > 30/7/90 | Surface - plateau-wander | Jeremy & < u > Adam< / u >
< p > We wandered found a hole, descended it. this was not far from the camp< p > We wandered found a hole, descended it. this was not far from the camp
fault (goes thro nr water hole) & is a rift. Numbered 90/9 but not
fault (goes thro nr water hole) & is a rift. Numbered 90/9 but not
@@ -1659,7 +1667,7 @@ This cave called 90/12. Too hot so went to camp. Thundered later.
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > 29/7/90 < u > Adam< / u > solo's 90/5 < p > 29/7/90 | Surface - solos 90/5 | < u > Adam< / u >
< p > This hole found several days previously by a Juliette, Paul, MarkF, Claire< p > This hole found several days previously by a Juliette, Paul, MarkF, Claire
& I wander trip. Paul numbered entrance later. As an alternative to total& I wander trip. Paul numbered entrance later. As an alternative to total
@@ -1675,8 +1683,9 @@ book.
putting top two bolts in but this bit could be climbed to so doesn't really
putting top two bolts in but this bit could be climbed to so doesn't really
count)< hr / >
count)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-182-2" > 2/8/90< / a > < br > < p > < a id = "id1990-182-2" > 2/8/90< / a > | Puffball | Joe & Adam
Joe & Adam go to do 90/12 (see 30/7/90 write up)
< p > go to do 90/12 (see 30/7/90 write up)
< p > Had vague idea of area of 90/12 but spent 2 hrs Bunde-bashing to fail to< p > Had vague idea of area of 90/12 but spent 2 hrs Bunde-bashing to fail to
find it. Got VERY Bunde bitten & hot & fucked. Found another cave
find it. Got VERY Bunde bitten & hot & fucked. Found another cave
@@ -1711,8 +1720,7 @@ Joe 1 hr
< p > V.G. but write in pen next time< hr / > < p > V.G. but write in pen next time< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-36" > 3.8. 90< / a > < u > Wookey< / u > & Tim go play bolt < p > < a id = "id1990-161-36" > 3/8/ 90< / a > | 161 - go play bolt dot-dot | < u > Wookey< / u > & Tim
dot-dot
< p > Went to join assorted bolt-bolt surveys and misclosures - old 2nd pitch -< p > Went to join assorted bolt-bolt surveys and misclosures - old 2nd pitch -
new, re-survey dodgy Sainsbury's leg - join both ends of dreamtime to survey
new, re-survey dodgy Sainsbury's leg - join both ends of dreamtime to survey
@@ -1727,8 +1735,7 @@ rope by LH route & took rest out - hard work.
Vestabule - < a href = "../1994/log.htm#id1994-161-8" > next significant visit< / a > (1994)
Vestabule - < a href = "../1994/log.htm#id1994-161-8" > next significant visit< / a > (1994)
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-37" > 4/8/90< / a > Team technical assistants: Damage ! and< p > < a id = "id1990-161-37" > 4/8/90< / a > | 161 - Yapate - Team technical assistants | Damage and < u > Julian< / u >
< u > Julian< / u >
< p > Shoogled down to squeeze, hunked through, shaked into Knossus and shouted< p > Shoogled down to squeeze, hunked through, shaked into Knossus and shouted
at Tower Blocks. Damage got the drill and drilled a bit and a bolt and I went
at Tower Blocks. Damage got the drill and drilled a bit and a bolt and I went
@@ -1761,8 +1768,9 @@ reason.
< a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-3" > Next trip to Burble< / a > < a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-3" > Next trip to Burble< / a >
(next year)< hr / >
(next year)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-38" > 5/8/90< / a > Wookey & < u > Damage< / u > & < p > < a id = "id1990-161-38" > 5/8/90< / a > | 161 - down LH Route | Wookey & < u > Damage< / u >
< u > NO< / u > Olly down LH Route
< p > & < u > NO< / u > Olly
< p > So anyway, in the beginning there were three festering louts. Time passed.< p > So anyway, in the beginning there were three festering louts. Time passed.
Two of these differentiated from the norm thus changing the norm and started
Two of these differentiated from the norm thus changing the norm and started
@@ -1789,7 +1797,7 @@ suggested Wookey went down some small holes. We then left.
< a href = "#id1990-161-41" > Next trip< / a > < a href = "#id1990-161-41" > Next trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-40" > 6/8/90< / a > Del & < u > Damage< / u > shear the driver < p > < a id = "id1990-161-40" > 6/8/90< / a > | 161 - shear the driver | Del & < u > Damage< / u >
< p > We got changed and it rained. We went down dreamtime, down Boulder alley< p > We got changed and it rained. We went down dreamtime, down Boulder alley
into Carefour eventually. If you think this is boring so is the RH route.
into Carefour eventually. If you think this is boring so is the RH route.
@@ -1807,8 +1815,7 @@ top of Bungalow. Last trip.
< a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Final derig< / a > / Next trip< a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Final derig< / a > / Next trip
(< a href = "../../smkridge/161/qmtodo.htm#C1990-161-06" > see QM list< / a > !)< hr / >
(< a href = "../../smkridge/161/qmtodo.htm#C1990-161-06" > see QM list< / a > !)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-41" > 6/8/90< / a > Francis, Olly & < u > Tim< / u > survey < p > < a id = "id1990-161-41" > 6/8/90< / a > | 161 - survey Power Station Series (& derig!) | Francis, Olly & < u > Tim< / u >
Power Station Series (& derig!)
< p > Fluttered down pitches 1,2,3,4 + squeeze into LH Route. Then walked to< p > Fluttered down pitches 1,2,3,4 + squeeze into LH Route. Then walked to
hole in floor off rift & abseiled down pitch after pitch to the bottom
hole in floor off rift & abseiled down pitch after pitch to the bottom
@@ -1825,8 +1832,9 @@ slightly. Made it out after our call-out time.
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-38" > Previous trip< / a > < p > < a href = "#id1990-161-38" > Previous trip< / a >
< hr / > < hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161b-5" > 28/7/90 Juliette< / a > , Del, < u > Olly< / u > go to see < p > < a id = "id1990-161b-5" > 28/7/90 | 161 - go to see Adrian's bottom | Juliette , Del, < u > Olly< / u >
Adrian's bottom< br > (Better late than never)
< p > (Better late than never)
< p > My first real caving trip (Heyman!!!) Del vanished to do some bolting< p > My first real caving trip (Heyman!!!) Del vanished to do some bolting
whilst me 'n' Joules do some surveying. Stop after some, & go and join
whilst me 'n' Joules do some surveying. Stop after some, & go and join
@@ -1841,8 +1849,7 @@ Olly : 8 hrs
Mark's < a href = "#id1990-161c-2" > 161c connection< / a > /
Mark's < a href = "#id1990-161c-2" > 161c connection< / a > /
Next trip (derig) not written up< hr / >
Next trip (derig) not written up< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-42" > 7/8/90< / a > < br > & all go< p > < a id = "id1990-161-42" > 7/8/90< / a > | 161 - Uncle Tom Cobbly & all go derigging | < u > Wookey< / u > , Jeremy, Paul S, Juliette, Julian, Peter & Wadders
derigging (< u > Wook< / u > , Jez, Paul, Juliette, Julian, Pete & Wadders!)
< p > All change in rain - Jez & Julian & Wadders down squeeze, Paul,< p > All change in rain - Jez & Julian & Wadders down squeeze, Paul,
Juliette & Pete down dreamtime. Wookey follows to squeeze doing radio
Juliette & Pete down dreamtime. Wookey follows to squeeze doing radio
@@ -1871,7 +1878,9 @@ Pete & Wook 4.5 hrs
trip / < a href = "#id1990-161-last" > Derigging entrance< / a > /
trip / < a href = "#id1990-161-last" > Derigging entrance< / a > /
< a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-1" > Rigging in< / a > (1991)< hr / > < a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-1" > Rigging in< / a > (1991)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-43" > Matt +< / a > < u > Francis< / u > Derig Adrians' < p > < a id = "id1990-161-43" > 8/8/90 | 161 - Derig Adrians' | Matt + < u > Francis< / u >
< p > (date guessed)
< p > Francis & Matt are cold in top camp. It is the day for derigging.< p > Francis & Matt are cold in top camp. It is the day for derigging.
Francis sez "whoz gonna help me derig Adrians" Matt sez "yer". Off we go.
Francis sez "whoz gonna help me derig Adrians" Matt sez "yer". Off we go.
@@ -1882,7 +1891,9 @@ undiscovered flake. F***. Matt is happy, so is F.
< p > Francis T/ug 3.5 hrs, Matt T/ug 6 hrs< hr / > < p > Francis T/ug 3.5 hrs, Matt T/ug 6 hrs< hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161c-4" > Paul & < / a > Juliette< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161c-4" > 8/8/90 | Surface - 161c | Paul S & Juliette
< p > (Date guessed)
< p > And the rain came tumbling down -< br > < p > And the rain came tumbling down -< br >
The aim< ol >
The aim< ol >
@@ -1897,8 +1908,9 @@ through.
< p > Docherty's 161b-c < a href = "#id1990-161c-2" > discovery trip< / a > /< p > Docherty's 161b-c < a href = "#id1990-161c-2" > discovery trip< / a > /
< a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161c-1" > Next 161c trip< / a > (next year)< hr / > < a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161c-1" > Next 161c trip< / a > (next year)< hr / >
< p > < u > < id = "id1990-161-42a" > Paul +< / a > Juliette Dreamtime derigg< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-42a" > 7/8/90 | 161 - Dreamtime derig | Paul S + Juliette
<!-- same trip as 1990 - 161 - 42 on 90.08.07 -->
< p > (same trip as 1990-161-42 on 90.08.07 PaulS guessed)
< p > Well, yes, that about says it all. God, isn't rope heavy.< p > Well, yes, that about says it all. God, isn't rope heavy.
@@ -1909,7 +1921,9 @@ totally collapsed just as Paul derigged and stepped off it. - Ju.
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Main write up of this trip< / a > < hr / > < p > < a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Main write up of this trip< / a > < hr / >
< p > s & Matt & Pete & < u > Olly< / u > go to Eishö hle 8/8/90 | Eishö hle | Wook & Matt & Peter & < u > Olly< / u >
< p > (Date guesssed)
< p > Long walk - do cave - nasty crawl - nice formations - fun sliding, nasty< p > Long walk - do cave - nasty crawl - nice formations - fun sliding, nasty
walk out up ice slope with one jammer - Matt twists other ankle on walk
walk out up ice slope with one jammer - Matt twists other ankle on walk
@@ -1917,7 +1931,7 @@ down. Getting dark - arrive late at Top camp - eat Vestas.
< p > T/U : 4 hours< hr / > < p > T/U : 4 hours< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-last" > Wooks , Damage ( < u > Olly< / u > )< / a > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-last" > 8/8/90 | 161 - Entrance derigged | Wook, Damage, < u > Olly< / u >
< p > Entrance pitch derigged & Geraldine photoed.< p > Entrance pitch derigged & Geraldine photoed.
@@ -1927,6 +1941,8 @@ Ol: 0 hr
< p > < a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-1" > Next trip< / a > (in 1991)< hr / > < p > < a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-1" > Next trip< / a > (in 1991)< hr / >
8/8/90 | Surface - Winded hole | Paul S and Mike
< p > 8th day of the month of August, Year of our Lord MCMXC< p > 8th day of the month of August, Year of our Lord MCMXC
< p > Paul and Mike go poke down a hole "WINDED HOLE"< p > Paul and Mike go poke down a hole "WINDED HOLE"
@@ -1940,10 +1956,9 @@ entrances. Paul winded himself by falling about 10cm [might be 10m, Ed.]<br>
< p > T/U 10 mins< hr / > < p > T/U 10 mins< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-42b" > 161 Down Squeeze< / a > trip on < p > < a id = "id1990-161-42b" > 7/8/90 | 161 - Down Squeeze Up Dreamtime Sherpa |Jeremy, < u > Andy< / u > , Julian, Peter
Tuesday 1990.08.07
< p > Jeremy, < u > Andy< / u > , Julian, Pete [added later]. Second Account< p > Second Account
< p > This write up is going to suffer from a lack of definition of the< p > This write up is going to suffer from a lack of definition of the
boundaries of the domains of one or several simultaneous and vaguely
boundaries of the domains of one or several simultaneous and vaguely
@@ -2008,12 +2023,12 @@ hours. Andy
< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Main write up< / a > of this trip /< p > < a href = "#id1990-161-42" > Main write up< / a > of this trip /
< a href = "#id1990-161-last" > Derigging entrance< / a > /< a href = "#id1990-161-last" > Derigging entrance< / a > /
< a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-1" > Rigging in< / a > (1991)< hr / > < hr / > < a href = "../1991/log.htm#id1991-161-1" > Rigging in< / a > (1991)< hr / >
< p > < a id = "id1990-161-39" > Mark F.,< / a > Tanya, Tony, < u > Paul S< / u > < p > < a id = "id1990-161-39" > 5/8/90 | 161 - Climbing above Boulder Alley | Mark F, Tanya, Tony, < u > Paul S< / u >
Climbing above Boulder Alley
<!-- < p > (Date guessed)
--> when similar personnel did a photo trip
< p > A relatively quick trip down to Bungalow with Mark F. taking a few photos< p > A relatively quick trip down to Bungalow with Mark F. taking a few photos
of Tony perched above the Third pitch pretending to use a radio. At Bugalow
of Tony perched above the Third pitch pretending to use a radio. At Bugalow
@@ -2029,8 +2044,9 @@ although they appear to be separate due to the steep angle of Boulder Alley.
< p > T/U 9 hrs< hr / > < p > T/U 9 hrs< hr / >
< p > Julian, Tanya, Tony & Paul S. Mammuthö hle & Dachstein9/8/90 | Tourist - Mammuthö hle & Dachstein Eishö hle | Julian, Tanya, Tony & Paul S
Eishö hle
< p > (Date guessed)
< p > A suitable wind-down before returning to the caveless wastes of Denmark.< p > A suitable wind-down before returning to the caveless wastes of Denmark.
Mammuthö hle is well worth the entrance fee. < u > Enormous< / u > phreatic
Mammuthö hle is well worth the entrance fee. < u > Enormous< / u > phreatic
@@ -2041,8 +2057,7 @@ rock. Grrr. Pretty though.
< p > T/U 2 hrs< hr / > < p > T/U 2 hrs< hr / >
< p > Saturday 1990/08/11 "Positively the last chance to paint a number on 100"< p > 11/8/90 | Surface - "Positively the last chance to paint a number on 100" trip | Andy
trip
< p > Having finally fixed the brakes on the Green Death Machine < u > and< / u > < p > Having finally fixed the brakes on the Green Death Machine < u > and< / u >
found some paint, Waddington burned up to the car park, then up to Top Camp
found some paint, Waddington burned up to the car park, then up to Top Camp
@@ -2076,8 +2091,7 @@ overtaking ouigees.... Give me a beer...
< p > Andy. T/U 10 mins< hr / > < p > Andy. T/U 10 mins< hr / >
< p > Adam & Jeremy - Stupid Bastards on the < a < p > 28/7/90 | Tourist - Stupid Bastards on the Dachstein | Adam & Jeremy
name = "dachstein" > Dachstein< / a > 28/7/90
< p > Plan:< ol > < p > Plan:< ol >
< li > Get up early< li > Get up early
goatchurch