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Authorship has been attributed by looking at the handwriting and guessing.] Authorship has been attributed by looking at the handwriting and guessing.]
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1982-115-1">1982-07-27 | Tuesday 115 Wave 1 | Ian Brindle, <u>Dave Brindle</u></a> <a id="id1982-115-1">1982-07-27 | 115 - Tuesday 115 Wave 1 | Ian Brindle, <u>Dave Brindle</u></a>
<p>Tuesday David &amp; Ian Brindle rig first section of ramps. 4 new bolts <p>Tuesday David &amp; Ian Brindle rig first section of ramps. 4 new bolts
placed. One on short pitch near entrance made redundant as no likes placed. One on short pitch near entrance made redundant as no likes
@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ arrives and takes over rigging ramp.
<p align=right>9 hrs or so<br>Tuesday was wet again! <p align=right>9 hrs or so<br>Tuesday was wet again!
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-2">1982-07-27 | 27th Tuesday 115 wave 2 | Mike Thomas, <u>Phil Townsend</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-2">1982-07-27 | 115 - 27th Tuesday 115 wave 2 | Mike Thomas, <u>Phil Townsend</u></a>
<p>A good trip for dropping tackle, though all recovered this year unlike <p>A good trip for dropping tackle, though all recovered this year unlike
last year's ammo can. The entrance series to 115 hasn't changed much, grotty last year's ammo can. The entrance series to 115 hasn't changed much, grotty
@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ have exhausted our golden boot potential.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-3">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-3">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-1">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-1">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-113-1">1982-07-27 | 27th Tuesday 113 | Pete Lancaster, <u>Andy Waddington</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-113-1">1982-07-27 | 113 - 27th Tuesday 113 | Pete Lancaster, <u>Andy Waddington</u></a>
<p>Having calculated all the tackle to the nearest inch, the rigging in was <p>Having calculated all the tackle to the nearest inch, the rigging in was
bound to be superbly efficient and smooth - WRONG ! The entrance pitch was bound to be superbly efficient and smooth - WRONG ! The entrance pitch was
@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ grotty evening. 7 hrs.
<p align=right>~ 7 hrs. <p align=right>~ 7 hrs.
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-S"> 1982-07-27 | Surface survey from 113 to 115 | Andy Dolby, <u>Chas</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-S"> 1982-07-27 | Surface survey - from 113 to 115 | Andy Dolby, <u>Chas</u></a>
<p>Having been shown where 113 lurks, we surveyed down the gully &amp; along <p>Having been shown where 113 lurks, we surveyed down the gully &amp; along
the path to 115. We used two staffs, compass, clino &amp; tape. the path to 115. We used two staffs, compass, clino &amp; tape.
@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ size=-1>but it is relevant</font>
<p>Survey at back of book <p>Survey at back of book
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-3">1982-07-28 | Wave 1 115 Rigging rift | Ian Brindle, <u>Chas</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-3">1982-07-28 | 115 - Wave 1 115 Rigging rift | Ian Brindle, <u>Chas</u></a>
<p>Another half past six start so we were down in good time. The less said <p>Another half past six start so we were down in good time. The less said
about this trip the better. I couldn't find last year's route in the rift so about this trip the better. I couldn't find last year's route in the rift so
@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ entrance, met wave 2, and then we'd made a pig's ear of it &amp; went out.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-4">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-4">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-2">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-2">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1982-115-4">1982-07-28 | Wave 2 115 Rigging to Big Chamber | Andy Dolby, <u>Dave Brindle</u></a> <a id="id1982-115-4">1982-07-28 | 115 - Wave 2 115 Rigging to Big Chamber | Andy Dolby, <u>Dave Brindle</u></a>
<p>Well the sun was shining so wave 2 only reached the cave at half three. <p>Well the sun was shining so wave 2 only reached the cave at half three.
God I hate this strenuous boring entrance series. Down the Ramp, mucho God I hate this strenuous boring entrance series. Down the Ramp, mucho
@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ entrance pitches, and on the Stogerweg on the way back.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-6">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-6">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-4">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-4">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-113-2">1982-07-29 | Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle 1623/113 | Andy Dolby, <u>Mike Thomas</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-113-2">1982-07-29 | 113 - Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle 1623/113 | Andy Dolby, <u>Mike Thomas</u></a>
<p>The usual early start got us underground by ~1pm with only mild wittering <p>The usual early start got us underground by ~1pm with only mild wittering
on the entrance rebelay. Things went rather more smoothly than on Tuesday, on the entrance rebelay. Things went rather more smoothly than on Tuesday,
@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Delirium.
<p align=right>8&frac12; hours <p align=right>8&frac12; hours
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-6">1982-07-30 | Schnellzugh&ouml;hle 115 | Andy Dolby, <u>Chas</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-6">1982-07-30 | 115 - Schnellzugh&ouml;hle 115 | Andy Dolby, <u>Chas</u></a>
<p>A leisurely start saw us underground by 3 O'Clock. <p>A leisurely start saw us underground by 3 O'Clock.
The memory has faded by now but we rigged the last three year's pitches. The memory has faded by now but we rigged the last three year's pitches.
@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ night and the first expedition Huey &amp; Ralph by Dave meant that he jacked
at the carpark. at the carpark.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1982-115-7">1982-08-01 | 41 Phreatic | <u>Dave Brindle</u>, Ian Brindle</a> <a id="id1982-115-7">1982-08-01 | 41 - Phreatic | <u>Dave Brindle</u>, Ian Brindle</a>
<p>Alpine style starts at 0600 hours just don't work for C.U.C.C. so a <p>Alpine style starts at 0600 hours just don't work for C.U.C.C. so a
leisurely start meant we felt vaguely human as we descended the usual boring leisurely start meant we felt vaguely human as we descended the usual boring
@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ I'd really imagined it.
<a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-6">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-6">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-1">1982-07-31 | Prospecting south of 41 on east side of Schwarzmooskogel | Pete, <u>Mike Thomas</u>, Phil Townsend</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-142-1">1982-07-31 |SMK - Prospecting south of 41 on east side of Schwarzmooskogel | Pete, <u>Mike Thomas</u>, Phil Townsend</a>
<p>With three of us strung across the 'bunde' we covered quite a lot of <p>With three of us strung across the 'bunde' we covered quite a lot of
ground, and yet this amounted to probably only 10% of the area we crossed. ground, and yet this amounted to probably only 10% of the area we crossed.
@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ drop estimated at 80m.
<p><a href="#id1982-142-3">Next 142 trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-142-3">Next 142 trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-142-1">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-142-1">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-8">1982-08-01 | Gear + Limb testing trip down 115 | Tim, <u>Philip Sargent</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-8">1982-08-01 | 115 - Gear + Limb testing trip down 115 | Tim, <u>Philip Sargent</u></a>
<p>Phil's first trip down any continental cave - and on his 28th (&lt;-- <p>Phil's first trip down any continental cave - and on his 28th (&lt;--
<font size=-2>I don't believe it!</font>) birthday too. Originally we were <font size=-2>I don't believe it!</font>) birthday too. Originally we were
@ -326,12 +326,12 @@ the big chamber.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-7">Pushing trip same day</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-7">Pushing trip same day</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-9">1982-08-02</a> | 115 surveying | Phil Sargent, <u>Chas</u> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-9">1982-08-02</a> | 115 - surveying | Phil Sargent, <u>Chas</u>
<p>Surveying round the Big Chamber &amp; placed a fixed station. V. slow 7 <p>Surveying round the Big Chamber &amp; placed a fixed station. V. slow 7
hrs saw a pine marten on the way back not in the cave, fool. ~ 7 hrs hrs saw a pine marten on the way back not in the cave, fool. ~ 7 hrs
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-10">1982-08-02 | 115 Pushing | <u>Mike</u>, Phil Townsend</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-10">1982-08-02 | 115 - Pushing | <u>Mike</u>, Phil Townsend</a>
<p>Got down to Main Chamber in 1&frac12; hrs for Dig Bicks, then to sump in <p>Got down to Main Chamber in 1&frac12; hrs for Dig Bicks, then to sump in
1&frac12; hrs, then added a short rope to the stream "Yet another pitch" 1&frac12; hrs, then added a short rope to the stream "Yet another pitch"
@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ weather, or else we'll all be reduced to surveying trips.
<p> <p>
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Next pushing trip</a> (following on same day) / <a href="#id1982-115-11">Next pushing trip</a> (following on same day) /
<a href="#id1982-115-7">Previous pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-7">Previous pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-11">1982-08-02 | 115 Pushing | Tim, <u>Pete Lancaster</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-11">1982-08-02 | 115 - Pushing | Tim, <u>Pete Lancaster</u></a>
<p>Team gastronomique went down with the express intention of blitzing the <p>Team gastronomique went down with the express intention of blitzing the
food dumps; if the cave went a little bit further than last time then it was food dumps; if the cave went a little bit further than last time then it was
@ -387,19 +387,19 @@ of Dig Biccies being carried in tummies.
<a href="#id1982-115-12">Next trip</a> (surveying)/ <a href="#id1982-115-12">Next trip</a> (surveying)/
<a href="#id1982-115-10">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-10">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-wayoutman">1982-08-03 | Tuesday 3rd August&nbsp;&nbsp;No trips | <u>Phil Townsend</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-wayoutman">1982-08-03 | base camp - Tuesday 3rd August&nbsp;&nbsp;No trips | <u>Phil Townsend</u></a>
<p><!-- a plain <p> is a terminator for the regexp finding names --> <p><!-- a plain <p> is a terminator for the regexp finding names -->
<p align=right>No trips, at least not speleological (!) <p align=right>No trips, at least not speleological (!)
<p align=right>. . . . . way out man . . . . . <p align=right>. . . . . way out man . . . . .
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-purg">1982-08-04 | Purgatory | <u>Phil Sargent</u>, Janet </a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-purg">1982-08-04 | 115 - Purgatory | <u>Phil Sargent</u>, Janet </a>
<p>Phil S &amp; Janet abortive trip to begin survey of the Purgatory. <p>Phil S &amp; Janet abortive trip to begin survey of the Purgatory.
Sensible decision taken at 115 entrance in face of nausea (&amp; headache). Sensible decision taken at 115 entrance in face of nausea (&amp; headache).
Retreat. Retreat.
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-3">1982-08-04 | Explore 132 | <u>Doug</u>, Mike</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-142-3">1982-08-04 | 132 - Explore 132 | <u>Doug</u>, Mike</a>
<p>Exploration of 132. Found a big chamber and a big pitch. Thrutched around <p>Exploration of 132. Found a big chamber and a big pitch. Thrutched around
various crawls and lost each other. Sat around waiting for each other for 2 various crawls and lost each other. Sat around waiting for each other for 2
@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ entrance. Almost a nasty fiasco.
<p><a href="#id1982-142-4">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-142-4">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-142-2">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-142-2">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-12">1982-08-05 | Survey Purgatory | <u>Phil Sargent</u>, Janet</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-12">1982-08-05 | 115 - Survey Purgatory | <u>Phil Sargent</u>, Janet</a>
<p>Second attempt to survey Purgatory. Dave &amp; Chas followed us down - <p>Second attempt to survey Purgatory. Dave &amp; Chas followed us down -
about 1 hr 20 mins to Main Chamber. An hour later we were still there trying about 1 hr 20 mins to Main Chamber. An hour later we were still there trying
@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ has ways of preserving its secrets...
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-13">1982-08-05 | 115 Pushing | Chas, <u>Dave Brindle</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-13">1982-08-05 | 115 - Pushing | Chas, <u>Dave Brindle</u></a>
<p><!-- a plain <p> is a terminator for the regexp finding names --> <p><!-- a plain <p> is a terminator for the regexp finding names -->
<p align=right>My old man said "Follow the van..." geddit ? Gertcha ! <p align=right>My old man said "Follow the van..." geddit ? Gertcha !
@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ with this fierce cave.
<a href="#id1982-115-7">Trip which left the "CUCC 82"</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-7">Trip which left the "CUCC 82"</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous streamway pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous streamway pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-4">1982-08-05 | Exploring 132 | <u>Tim</u>, Andy Dolby, Mike</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-142-4">1982-08-05 | 132 - Exploring | <u>Tim</u>, Andy Dolby, Mike</a>
<p>Went to Big Chamber to descend pitch with 66m rope, water for Andy's stink <p>Went to Big Chamber to descend pitch with 66m rope, water for Andy's stink
found next to rescue Mars Bar. Descended big pitch via ledge 4m down, after found next to rescue Mars Bar. Descended big pitch via ledge 4m down, after
@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ boulders in floor probably choked.
<p><a href="#id1982-142-5">Next trip</a> (derigging)/ <p><a href="#id1982-142-5">Next trip</a> (derigging)/
<a href="#id1982-142-3">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-142-3">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-14">1982-08-05 | 115 Dry Bits | Phil Townsend, <u>Pete Lancaster</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-14">1982-08-05 | 115 - Dry Bits | Phil Townsend, <u>Pete Lancaster</u></a>
<p>Aim: to push the streamway found by Ian + Dave <p>Aim: to push the streamway found by Ian + Dave
beyond the railway tunnel in Stellerweg. beyond the railway tunnel in Stellerweg.
@ -514,7 +514,7 @@ into the Purgatory to avoid the traverse near 115.
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Next pushing trip</a> (camp)/ <a href="#id1982-115-15">Next pushing trip</a> (camp)/
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous Bypass pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous Bypass pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-sonnen">1982-08-05 | SONNENSTRAHLH&Ouml;HLE&nbsp;survey + frontier push | Doug and <u>Andy Waddington</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-sonnen">1982-08-05 | 113 - SONNENSTRAHLH&Ouml;HLE&nbsp;survey + frontier push | Doug and <u>Andy Waddington</u></a>
<p>The trip that took four days to start ! Doug &amp; Andy had even got <p>The trip that took four days to start ! Doug &amp; Andy had even got
changed outside the entrance for one attempt before jacking. Finally changed outside the entrance for one attempt before jacking. Finally
@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ with 150m rope + hangers &amp; Co. &amp; Co. Out @ midnight to v. nice moon.
<p>11&frac12; hours (gasp!). A. <p>11&frac12; hours (gasp!). A.
<hr /><a id="id1982-dachstein1">1982-08-06 | Dachstein walking trip | Doug, Andy W, Andy D, <u>Chas</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-dachstein1">1982-08-06 | surface - Dachstein walking trip | Doug, Andy W, Andy D, <u>Chas</u></a>
<p>Quite a drive to Ramsau am Dachstein, aided by a [?] of beer and snacks. <p>Quite a drive to Ramsau am Dachstein, aided by a [?] of beer and snacks.
Once there we looked at the walk up, looked at the Seilbahn tariff, looked at Once there we looked at the walk up, looked at the Seilbahn tariff, looked at
@ -575,7 +575,7 @@ searching Bad Aussee for gas.
<br><font size=-1><i>Why walk further than Waddington's tent ?</i></font> <br><font size=-1><i>Why walk further than Waddington's tent ?</i></font>
<hr /><a id="id1982-jack3">1982-08-07 | underground | Tim and Phil Townsend</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-jack3">1982-08-07 | surface - underground | Tim and Phil Townsend</a>
<p>Tim and Phil nearly went underground, but fitness doubts in training and <p>Tim and Phil nearly went underground, but fitness doubts in training and
intense precipitation caused a sensible decision to be made. Instead, tackle intense precipitation caused a sensible decision to be made. Instead, tackle
@ -590,7 +590,7 @@ write up.
<p>[ someone has obligingly written "Balls" diagonally in large letters to <p>[ someone has obligingly written "Balls" diagonally in large letters to
fill the space, Ed. ] fill the space, Ed. ]
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-15">1982-08-08 | Sunday/Monday 8/9th August 115 | Paddy, Dave Brindle, <u>Tim</u> + Phil Townsend</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-15">1982-08-08 | 115 - Sunday/Monday 8/9th August | Paddy, Dave Brindle, <u>Tim</u> + Phil Townsend</a>
<p>We went in with Paddy and Dave as Sherpas to ferry four tackle bags and a <p>We went in with Paddy and Dave as Sherpas to ferry four tackle bags and a
50m rope to the phreas above the Stellerweg - Purgatory confluence. A camp 50m rope to the phreas above the Stellerweg - Purgatory confluence. A camp
@ -638,7 +638,7 @@ and Andy to meet us, veg curry, beer and the munchies.
<a href="#id1982-115-19">Next useful pushing trip</a> (camp) / <a href="#id1982-115-19">Next useful pushing trip</a> (camp) /
<a href="#id1982-115-13">Previous pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-13">Previous pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-16">1982-08-09 | (no date transcribed) Schnellzugh&ouml;hle : The Survey?! | Pete and <u>Andy Waddington</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-16">1982-08-09 | 115 - (no date transcribed) Schnellzugh&ouml;hle : The Survey?! | Pete and <u>Andy Waddington</u></a>
<p>A 'gentle' introduction to the system for Andy - whose light was in his <p>A 'gentle' introduction to the system for Andy - whose light was in his
car (oops). Down on Chas's light (Thanks Chas) but with no water - at first. car (oops). Down on Chas's light (Thanks Chas) but with no water - at first.
@ -664,7 +664,7 @@ site in <a href="../../1623/41/115p.png">plan (33k gif, 800x1080)</a> or <a href
<p><a href="#id1982-115-18">Next surveying trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1982-115-18">Next surveying trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp) / <a href="#id1982-115-15">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp) /
<a href="#id1982-115-12">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-12">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-17">1982-08-10 | Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 August 115 Pushing ? + Camping | <u>Mike</u> and Andy Dolby</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-17">1982-08-10 | 115 - Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 August 115 Pushing ? + Camping | <u>Mike</u> and Andy Dolby</a>
<p>It rained all night on Monday night but we still went down even though it <p>It rained all night on Monday night but we still went down even though it
looked a bit wet. Got u/g at ~12 to be greeted almost immediately by the looked a bit wet. Got u/g at ~12 to be greeted almost immediately by the
@ -683,7 +683,7 @@ rubbish from the camp.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-19">Next streamway pushing trip</a> (the bottom) / <p><a href="#id1982-115-19">Next streamway pushing trip</a> (the bottom) /
<a href="#id1982-115-18">Surveying trip</a> (same day) / <a href="#id1982-115-18">Surveying trip</a> (same day) /
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Previous streamway pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-15">Previous streamway pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-18">1982-08-10 | Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 August 115 | <u>Pete</u> + Andy Waddington</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-18">1982-08-10 | 115 - Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 August 115 | <u>Pete</u> + Andy Waddington</a>
<p>Went down the streamway thought it rather wet but pressed on and surveyed <p>Went down the streamway thought it rather wet but pressed on and surveyed
from the 12 foot climb downstream. Met Andy + Mike who'd jacked because of from the 12 foot climb downstream. Met Andy + Mike who'd jacked because of
@ -699,7 +699,7 @@ stopping at the camp for a meal. Out not too rapidly.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-20">Next surveying trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1982-115-20">Next surveying trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-17">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp, abortive) / <a href="#id1982-115-17">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp, abortive) /
<a href="#id1982-115-16">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-16">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-19">1982-08-11 | Wednesday / Thursday 11/12 August 115 | Chas and <u>Dave Brindle</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-19">1982-08-11 | 115 - Wednesday / Thursday 11/12 August 115 | Chas and <u>Dave Brindle</u></a>
<p><!-- a plain <p> is a terminator for the regexp finding names --> <p><!-- a plain <p> is a terminator for the regexp finding names -->
<p>The Sump<!-- replace this with a scanned graphic ? --> <p>The Sump<!-- replace this with a scanned graphic ? -->
@ -754,7 +754,7 @@ people's gear. Weather got worse &amp; we came down. V. fine walk.
<p>Chas. <p>Chas.
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-20">1982-08-13 | Friday / Saturday 13/14 August 115 Derigging &amp; Surveying | <u>Pete</u> and Andy Dolby</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-20">1982-08-13 | 115 - Friday / Saturday 13/14 August 115 Derigging &amp; Surveying | <u>Pete</u> and Andy Dolby</a>
<p>Got down to the bottom in about 5 hours, where we ritually peed in the <p>Got down to the bottom in about 5 hours, where we ritually peed in the
sump and photographed it. Its rather similar to the one in Penyghent, in a sump and photographed it. Its rather similar to the one in Penyghent, in a
@ -779,7 +779,7 @@ fireworks as we came out.
<a href="#id1982-115-19">Previous bottoming trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-19">Previous bottoming trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-21">Next (survey/sherpa) trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-21">Next (survey/sherpa) trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-18">Previous surveying trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-18">Previous surveying trip</a> /
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-21">1982-08-14 | 115 Surveying | <u>Mike</u> &amp; Andy W</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-21">1982-08-14 | 115 - Surveying | <u>Mike</u> &amp; Andy W</a>
<p>Good late start, but not too inefficient down to Ramp. Survey went rather <p>Good late start, but not too inefficient down to Ramp. Survey went rather
slowly. Like everywhere else in the cave, its a bastard to sketch the ramp. slowly. Like everywhere else in the cave, its a bastard to sketch the ramp.
@ -794,7 +794,7 @@ view of the fireworks. Rotten traffic jams in Altaussee.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-22">Next surveying trip</a> (same day and overnight) / <p><a href="#id1982-115-22">Next surveying trip</a> (same day and overnight) /
<a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-22">1982-08-14 | Saturday / Sunday 13/14th [actually 14/15th, Ed.] 115 Surveying, Derigging, photoing, bat rescue, etc. | <u>Chas</u> + Dave Brindle</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-22">1982-08-14 | 115 - Saturday / Sunday 13/14th [actually 14/15th, Ed.] 115 Surveying, Derigging, photoing, bat rescue, etc. | <u>Chas</u> + Dave Brindle</a>
<p><font size=-2>Gortcha !</font> <p><font size=-2>Gortcha !</font>
@ -828,7 +828,7 @@ trip &amp; we were grateful to Mike for being in the carpark.
<a href="#id1982-115-24">Next derigging trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-24">Next derigging trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-21">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (earlier same day) <a href="#id1982-115-21">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (earlier same day)
<a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous derig/camping trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous derig/camping trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-24">1982-08-16 | Monday / Tuesday 115 Derigging | <u>Mike</u>, Pete</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-24">1982-08-16 | 115 - Monday / Tuesday 115 Derigging | <u>Mike</u>, Pete</a>
<p>Spent many hours hauling 4 amazingly heavy tackle bags up from top of Lake <p>Spent many hours hauling 4 amazingly heavy tackle bags up from top of Lake
Pitch to camp, then carried 2 on to Stellerweg chamber where we rigged a rope Pitch to camp, then carried 2 on to Stellerweg chamber where we rigged a rope
@ -844,7 +844,7 @@ heavy tackle bags Andy + Andy had left at the last rift pitch.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a> <p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-23">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (same overnight) <a href="#id1982-115-23">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (same overnight)
<a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous derig/camping trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous derig/camping trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-23">1982-08-16 | 15th/16th [actually 16/17th] | <u>Andy Waddington</u>, Andy Dolby</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-23">1982-08-16 | 115 - 15th/16th [actually 16/17th] | <u>Andy Waddington</u>, Andy Dolby</a>
<p>Completed surveying of 115 by surveying from bottom of ramp to part way <p>Completed surveying of 115 by surveying from bottom of ramp to part way
down the connection. Went on to camp sketching as we went. Had a quick meal down the connection. Went on to camp sketching as we went. Had a quick meal
@ -856,7 +856,7 @@ and left them at various stages on our journey. Came out at 1.30 pm.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a> <p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-23">Derigging trip</a> (same overnight) <a href="#id1982-115-23">Derigging trip</a> (same overnight)
<a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-25">1982-08-18 | Wednesday / Thursday 17th/18th [actually 18/19th] 115 Final Derig | Dave Brindle, Andy Dolby, Paddy, <u>Chas</u></a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-25">1982-08-18 | 115 - Wednesday / Thursday 17th/18th [actually 18/19th] 115 Final Derig | Dave Brindle, Andy Dolby, Paddy, <u>Chas</u></a>
<p>The lowest gear was in the Big Chamber and we derigged from there with no <p>The lowest gear was in the Big Chamber and we derigged from there with no
major hitches. Thanks to everyone who carried the gear back from the major hitches. Thanks to everyone who carried the gear back from the
@ -870,7 +870,7 @@ bastards !
<p> <p>
<a href="#id1982-115-24">Previous derig/camping trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-24">Previous derig/camping trip</a> /
This was the last CUCC 115 trip to date This was the last CUCC 115 trip to date
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-5">1982-08-19 | Thursday 18th [actually 19th] 132 Derigging | <u>Mike</u>, Pete</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-142-5">1982-08-19 | 132 - Thursday 18th [actually 19th] 132 Derigging | <u>Mike</u>, Pete</a>
<p>We derigged 132 in 1&frac12; hrs, then surface surveyed from the lower to <p>We derigged 132 in 1&frac12; hrs, then surface surveyed from the lower to
the upper entrance of 41; and took lots + lots of bearings on the the upper entrance of 41; and took lots + lots of bearings on the

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<h1>AUSTRIA 1983</h1> <h1>AUSTRIA 1983: 25/7/83 - 12/8/83</h1>
25/7/83 - 12/8/83
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The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br> <hr /><a id="1983-07-25">1983-07-25 | travel - The journeys out. | Naomi, Julian, Becky, John Bowers, Ben, Wiggy, Chas, Dave, Nicky, Tony, Gail, Philip</a>
<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>!
<p>The journeys out. ? <p>The journeys out. ?
<p>Team Griffiths - Makins <p>Team Griffiths - Makins [Naomi Griffiths nee Makins - ed.]
<p>Arrived at Ramsgate 2 hrs early so had to eat a lot before embarking on <p>Arrived at Ramsgate 2 hrs early so had to eat a lot before embarking on
ferry. Zapped down to Reinb&ouml;llen at warp factor 9 to drink beer with Ben ferry. Zapped down to Reinb&ouml;llen at warp factor 9 to drink beer with Ben
@ -47,18 +48,37 @@ beers.
<p>Team Chas &amp; Dave (gertcha !) <p>Team Chas &amp; Dave (gertcha !)
<p>well..... <p>well.....
chasfailedhisdrivingtestandwewerestillrepairingphil'scaronsaturdaymorningbutweateaspagbolandsetoff <pre>
todoverandtheradiatorboiledoverforthefirsttimeinapetrolstationandsowefilleditupanditstartedwithclouds chasfailedhisdrivingtestandwewerestillrepairingphil'scaronsaturdaym
ofsteamandafteragreasychipswegotontheferrybutonlyjustcoswewerelastandwehadtosleepondeckandthenwegot orningbutweateaspagbolandsetofftodoverandtheradiatorboiledoverforth
tozeebruggeanditwasfourinthemorningsooffwesetandatfirstitwasokbutafterafewhundredmilesthrashingitgot efirsttimeinapetrolstationandsowefilleditupanditstartedwithcloudsof
steamandafteragreasychipswegotontheferrybutonlyjustcoswewerelastand
wehadtosleepondeckandthenwegottozeebruggeanditwasfourinthemorningso
offwesetandatfirstitwasokbutafterafewhundredmilesthrashingitgothott
erandhotterandwehadtokeepstoppingtorefilltheradiatorandthenwehadnom
oregermanmoneyandnearlyranoutatmunichbuthtenfoundyoucoulduseenglish
moneysowefilledupandattheaustrianborderinearlylostacontactlensandit
gotdarkandwegotlostandtheradiatorboiledoveragainandagainandsometime
sthecylindersfilledwithwaterandlockedtheengineandwegotlostinKuchlan
dtheradiatorboiledoveragainanditwasgettinghardertostartandoncewehad
toforageinavalleytofindsomewaterandthenwetookoffthebonnettocoolthee
nginebutitstartedtorainandtheenginedrownedinbadausseebutwithaquicks
quirtofwd40itstartedandwelimpedintogrundlseeataboutoneinthemorninga
ftertwentyonehoursdrivinggodwasibuggered.
</pre>
or<br>
chas failed his driving test and we were still repairing phil's car on saturday morning but we ate a pagbol and set off
to dover and the radiator boiled over for the first time in a petrol station and so we filled it up and it started with clouds
of steam and after a greasy chips we got on the ferry but only just cos we were last and we had to sleep on deck and then we got
to zeebrugge and it was four in th emorning so off we set andatfirstitwasokbutafterafewhundredmilesthrashingitgot
hotterandhotterandwehadtokeepstoppingtorefilltheradiatorandthenwehadnomoregermanmoneyandnearlyranout hotterandhotterandwehadtokeepstoppingtorefilltheradiatorandthenwehadnomoregermanmoneyandnearlyranout
atmunichbuthtenfoundyoucoulduseenglishmoneysowefilledupandattheaustrianborderinearlylostacontactlens atmunichbuthtenfoundyoucoulduseenglishmoneysowefilledupandattheaustrianborderinearlylostacontactlens
anditgotdarkandwegotlostandtheradiatorboiledoveragainandagainandsometimesthecylindersfilledwithwater anditgotdarkandwegotlostandtheradiatorboiledoveragainandagainandsometimesthecylindersfilledwithwater
andlockedtheengineandwegotlostinKuchlandtheradiatorboiledoveragainanditwasgettinghardertostartandonce andlockedtheengineandwegotlostinKuchlandtheradiatorboiledoveragainanditwasgettinghardertostartandonce
wehadtoforageinavalleytofindsomewaterandthenwetookoffthebonnettocooltheenginebutitstartedtorainandthe wehadtoforageinavalleytofindsomewaterandthenwetookoffthebonnettocooltheenginebutitstartedtorainandthe
enginedrownedinbadausseebutwithaquicksquirtofwd40itstartedandwelimpedintogrundlseeataboutoneinthe enginedrownedinbadausseebutwithaquicksquirtofwd40itstartedandwelimpedintogrundlseeataboutoneinthe
morningaftertwentyonehoursdrivinggodwasibuggered. morningaftertwentyonehoursdriving god was i buggered.
<p>
<p>TR6 Nicky &amp; Tony <p>TR6 Nicky &amp; Tony
<p>Managed to avoid Plank etc. in Dover, went swimming &amp; drank in the <p>Managed to avoid Plank etc. in Dover, went swimming &amp; drank in the
@ -115,7 +135,7 @@ pitch, possible bypass. Out quickly after 4 hrs.
<a href="#id1983-142-2">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-142-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1983-07-26"> | 1983-07-26 | Tuesday | Naomi, John</a> <a id="id1983-07-26">1983-07-26 | plateau - Tuesday | Naomi, John</a>
<p>Couldn't face thrashing through the bunda again, so we tried a new route - <p>Couldn't face thrashing through the bunda again, so we tried a new route -
up to the "plateau" col, keep right and traverse about 200 yds and then head up to the "plateau" col, keep right and traverse about 200 yds and then head
@ -200,9 +220,7 @@ traversing to the left.
<a href="#id1983-142-4">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-142-4">Next trip</a>
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Wednesday <a id="id1983-142-3">1983-07-27 |Wednesday | John, Naomi, Nicky, Tony</a>
<p>John, Naomi, Nicky, Tony
<p>It seemed like a good idea to drive up to the car park and walk around to <p>It seemed like a good idea to drive up to the car park and walk around to
the Wildensee for a swim. Sadly, the temperature was rather high so that the Wildensee for a swim. Sadly, the temperature was rather high so that
@ -307,7 +325,7 @@ strongly draughting out. Will return tomorrow...
<p><a href="#id1983-145-2">The return</a> to this horizontal cave (145) <p><a href="#id1983-145-2">The return</a> to this horizontal cave (145)
<hr />Friday 29th July <hr />1983-07-28 | Koppenbr&uuml;lleh&ouml;hle - Friday 29th July | Naomi + Ben</a>
<p>Super firework display provided by the heavens together with torrential <p>Super firework display provided by the heavens together with torrential
downpour cancelled all caving activities, except for fine trip down the downpour cancelled all caving activities, except for fine trip down the
@ -345,7 +363,7 @@ nothingness.
<p><a href="#id1983-145-1">Entrance discovery</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-145-1">Entrance discovery</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-3">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-145-3">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-143-2">Tony &amp; Nicky</a>. Sat 30th <hr /><a id="id1983-143-2">1983-07-30 |Sat 30th|Tony &amp; Nicky</a>.
<p>Returned to look at holes found on Thursday - unfortunately our latest <p>Returned to look at holes found on Thursday - unfortunately our latest
short-cut was no better than previous attempts and we were obliged to find short-cut was no better than previous attempts and we were obliged to find
@ -393,8 +411,7 @@ us back below the choke in the stream.
<p><a href="#id1983-136-1">136 discovery</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-136-1">136 discovery</a> /
<a href="#id1983-136-3">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-136-3">Next trip</a>
<hr />Sunday 31st Pete, Dave 138 and 139 <hr /><a id="id1983-07-31a">1983-07-31 | 138 - Sunday 31st Prospecting 138 and 139 | Pete, Dave
<br>Prospecting
<p>We first bolted in no. (3) (138) on the sketch, a fine descent led to a <p>We first bolted in no. (3) (138) on the sketch, a fine descent led to a
snow slope, and after descending a snow filled rift by front-pointing in snow slope, and after descending a snow filled rift by front-pointing in
@ -501,7 +518,7 @@ past the 2nd entrance and down to CUCC 82. Wolf cave is 29.5m above 82.
Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-5">Pushing</a> / Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-5">Pushing</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-6">Tidying</a> <a href="#id1983-145-6">Tidying</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-143-3">1983-07-31? | Sunday 143 | Tony, Nicki</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-143-3">1983-07-31 | Sunday 143 | Tony, Nicki</a>
<p>Returned via the most direct obvious route in just one hour to where we <p>Returned via the most direct obvious route in just one hour to where we
were last. Having eventually changed - Tony wanged down 1st pitch after were last. Having eventually changed - Tony wanged down 1st pitch after
@ -539,9 +556,7 @@ the knoll.
<p><a href="#id1983-143-2">Previous trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-143-2">Previous trip</a> /
<a href="#id1983-144-4">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-144-4">Next trip</a>
<hr />TUESDAY 2nd August <hr /><a id="id1983-08-02b">1983-08-02 | TUESDAY 2nd August | Ben, Nicky, Tony </a>
<p>Ben, Nicky, Tony
<p>Managed on this major GONK DAY to do some prospecting on the Toplitzsee by <p>Managed on this major GONK DAY to do some prospecting on the Toplitzsee by
row-boat - bloody magic. Lots of large holes in the surrounding cliffs and row-boat - bloody magic. Lots of large holes in the surrounding cliffs and
@ -557,9 +572,7 @@ potential this area has certainly not been looked at and the potential for
finding complex systems would appear quite extensive. (Rowing across the lake finding complex systems would appear quite extensive. (Rowing across the lake
is more pleasant than trudging across the bunde). is more pleasant than trudging across the bunde).
<hr />WEDNESDAY 3rd August <hr /><a id="id1983-08-03">1983-08-03 | 146 - WEDNESDAY 3rd August | Nicky + Tony
<p>Nicky + Tony 146
<p>Set off rather hopefully to investigate new find about 300 yds from Wolf <p>Set off rather hopefully to investigate new find about 300 yds from Wolf
Hole. Cloud + weather conditions proved to be somewhat unsuitable for such an Hole. Cloud + weather conditions proved to be somewhat unsuitable for such an
@ -706,9 +719,7 @@ Staudnwirt in time for last orders.
<p><a href="#id1983-144-3">Previous trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-144-3">Previous trip</a> /
<a href="#id1983-144-5">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-144-5">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr /><a id="id1983-08-05j">1983-08-05 |Salzburg - Friday 5th Mass Jacking Day | <u>everyone</u>
<p><u>Friday 5th Mass Jacking Day</u>
<p>We went to Salzburg to do the round of the gear shops (courtesy of Wiggy) <p>We went to Salzburg to do the round of the gear shops (courtesy of Wiggy)
and to consume coffee and strudels. A hopeful-looking gear shop was spotted and to consume coffee and strudels. A hopeful-looking gear shop was spotted
@ -725,15 +736,13 @@ the Resident Galeris and the Dom, looked at the [???] outside the Dom Museum
and thus avoided paying entry fee. As a token gesture we looked at and thus avoided paying entry fee. As a token gesture we looked at
calculators to fill in time before rendezvousing with team gear shop. calculators to fill in time before rendezvousing with team gear shop.
<hr /> <hr /><a id="id1983-08-06j">1983-08-06 |base camp - Saturday 6th | Dave </a>
<p>Saturday 6th
<p>Dave was so keen to avoid caving that he sliced his finger in two with <p>Dave was so keen to avoid caving that he sliced his finger in two with
a pair of scissors. a pair of scissors.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-142-6">1983-08-06? | 142/41 | Phil, Julian, Naomi</a> <p><a id="id1983-142-6">1983-08-06 | 142 - connection 142/41 | Philip, Julian, <u>Naomi</u></a>
<p>After a long wet walk up to the entrance, the intrepid trio finally went <p>After a long wet walk up to the entrance, the intrepid trio finally went
underground. The pitch in Phil's extension was quickly gained and Julian underground. The pitch in Phil's extension was quickly gained and Julian
@ -787,7 +796,7 @@ daylight. 25 mins down to St&ouml;gerweg and another 25 mins back.
<a href="../1984/log.htm#id1984-143-1">Next trip</a> (next year) <a href="../1984/log.htm#id1984-143-1">Next trip</a> (next year)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a>1983-08-07 | look for resurgences | Phil &amp; Gail</a> <p><a>1983-08-07 | look for resurgences | Philip, Gail</a>
<p>We went to look for resurgences near the road to the plateau. We did find <p>We went to look for resurgences near the road to the plateau. We did find
a couple of streams by walking off down the piste from the third hairpin bend a couple of streams by walking off down the piste from the third hairpin bend
@ -852,9 +861,9 @@ iron cross on the Col.
<a href="#id1983-145-9">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-145-9">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1983-08-08 | 142-41-?-?-Eish&ouml;hle Surface surveying (but not the last part) | Plank &amp; Julian</a> <a>1983-08-08 | 142 - Surface surveying (but not the last part) 42-41-?-?-Eish&ouml;hle | Pete, Julian</a>
<p>A gentleman's festering day. Starting at 142, Plank went charging up the <p>Plank &amp; Julian A gentleman's festering day. Starting at 142, Plank went charging up the
schwarzmoos Kogel dragging the surveying tape, intruments and Julian behind schwarzmoos Kogel dragging the surveying tape, intruments and Julian behind
him Complaints from Julian that this upward flight was somewhat unnecessary him Complaints from Julian that this upward flight was somewhat unnecessary
as 41 and 142 were at the same height brought him temporarily to his senses as 41 and 142 were at the same height brought him temporarily to his senses
@ -891,8 +900,8 @@ festering day.
<p align=center>Julian</p> <p align=center>Julian</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-136-5">1983-08-08 | 136 Steinschlag | Mike, Chas</a> <p><a id="id1983-136-5">1983-08-08 | 136 - Steinschlag | Mike, Chas</a>
<p>
<p align=center><u>Pushing, surveying &amp; derigging trip</u></p> <p align=center><u>Pushing, surveying &amp; derigging trip</u></p>
<p>We pushed on another pitch or two. At about -150m we met phreatic ramps at <p>We pushed on another pitch or two. At about -150m we met phreatic ramps at
@ -928,9 +937,9 @@ and young Herbert) had been there today, but we didn't see them. Checked down
Planc's hole in the path, but no sign. Planc's hole in the path, but no sign.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1983-142-7">1983-08-09 | 142 - 41 CONNECTION SURVEYING AND DERIGGING | PMS, BGS</a> <a id="id1983-142-7">1983-08-09 | 142 - 41 CONNECTION SURVEYING AND DERIGGING | Philip, Gail</a>
<p>Blasted on down to the foot of the pitch in Stellerweg and surveyed back <p>PMS, BGS Blasted on down to the foot of the pitch in Stellerweg and surveyed back
to one of Dave's survey marks in the chamber before the big chamber in 142. to one of Dave's survey marks in the chamber before the big chamber in 142.
<p>Went down the big pitch, admired the bolts and denigrated the rigging. <p>Went down the big pitch, admired the bolts and denigrated the rigging.
@ -988,8 +997,7 @@ came to the rescue. Met the derigging team at the entrance.
<p><a href="#id1983-145-9">Previous trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-145-9">Previous trip</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-11">Next trip</a> (derig) <a href="#id1983-145-11">Next trip</a> (derig)
<hr /> <hr /><a id="id1983-145-11">1983-08-10| Derigging team |Mike, Chas, Julian</a>
<p><a id="id1983-145-11">1983-08-10| Derigging team |Mike, Chas, Julian</a>
<p>Derigged and surveyed. 7&frac34; hours <p>Derigged and surveyed. 7&frac34; hours

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The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br> 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="#id1984-142-1">to the If this is of no interest, here is a link <a href="#id1984-142-1">to the
caving</a>! caving</a>!
<h3>THE WAY OUT</h3> <h3>THE WAY OUT</h3>
<p>&gt; Team advance party - Orange Fiesta. <hr />
<a id="id1984-07-22a">1984-07-22 | travel - Team advance party - Orange Fiesta | Brian, <u>Mike T</u>, Wiggy</a>
<p>Brian, Mike T + Wiggy set off for Dover at 19:30 Friday after an <p>Brian, Mike T + Wiggy set off for Dover at 19:30 Friday after an
excellent feed at Becky's cafe. The ferry was old + slow, so we didn't make excellent feed at Becky's cafe. The ferry was old + slow, so we didn't make
@ -22,7 +23,9 @@ some lack of confidence in Brian's driving as we thought the bad handling
was due to his incompetance ! On with the spare, next stop, Austria. The was due to his incompetance ! On with the spare, next stop, Austria. The
landlady's eyes lit up with dollar signs when she met us at 20:30 Saturday. landlady's eyes lit up with dollar signs when she met us at 20:30 Saturday.
<hr />TEAM MOMENTUM <hr />
<a id="id1984-07-22b">1984-07-22 | travel - TEAM MOMENTUM | Andy Dolby, Mike R</a>
<p>Andy D, Mike R in ROVER the ROVER <p>Andy D, Mike R in ROVER the ROVER
@ -34,7 +37,9 @@ Visited Dachau on Sunday. Full of happy smiling people. Ugh. Arrived Sunday
evening after Rover got hot and bothered on the climb from Bad Goisern evening after Rover got hot and bothered on the climb from Bad Goisern
to Bad Aussee. to Bad Aussee.
<hr />THE LITTLE BLUE BASTARD MINI <hr />
<a id="id1984-07-22c">1984-07-22 | travel - THE LITTLE BLUE BASTARD MINI | Andy Waddington, <u>Bill H</u></a>
<p>Andy W, Bill H + Blue Mini van <p>Andy W, Bill H + Blue Mini van
@ -50,7 +55,7 @@ properly.
<p>Arrived Grundlsee Sun lunchtime to find C.U.C.C. swimming in the lake. <p>Arrived Grundlsee Sun lunchtime to find C.U.C.C. swimming in the lake.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1984-142-1">1984-07-23 | Day 1 142/41 -&gt; 144 | Mike M, Bill, Brian</a> <a id="id1984-142-1">1984-07-23 | 144 - Day 1 142/41 -&gt; 144 | Mike M, Bill, Brian</a>
<p>It was decided to put 3 intrepid speleos who had never been down 142 on <p>It was decided to put 3 intrepid speleos who had never been down 142 on
this trip. Long delay as Mike's exhaust was welded up. Took wrong turning on this trip. Long delay as Mike's exhaust was welded up. Took wrong turning on
@ -67,10 +72,10 @@ in 20 mins.
<a href="#id1984-142-2">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1984-142-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1984-145-1">1984-07-23 | Wolfhole | Pete?, Wiggy?, Wadders?</a> <a id="id1984-145-1">1984-07-23 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Pete, Wiggy, Wadders</a>
<p>Pete + Wiggy persuaded Wadders to help carry horrendous quantities of <p>Pete + Wiggy persuaded Wadders to help carry horrendous quantities of
rope, bolts and hangers up to Wolfhole. Of course, we didn't take any MRs, rope, bolts and hangers up to Wolfh&ouml;hle. Of course, we didn't take any MRs,
that would be too easy. that would be too easy.
<p>Wiggy thought that this complete lack of anything to hang rope on would <p>Wiggy thought that this complete lack of anything to hang rope on would
@ -88,7 +93,7 @@ thought it was the sheath !
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-1">1984-07-23 | Steinschlag | who?, Mike</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-136-1">1984-07-23 | Steinschlag | Mike R</a>
<p>Horrible walk up burdened down with tackle, it was hard climbing amongst <p>Horrible walk up burdened down with tackle, it was hard climbing amongst
the rocks with your rucksack threatening to pull you over. Finally arrived the rocks with your rucksack threatening to pull you over. Finally arrived
@ -103,7 +108,7 @@ that on way there) walk back.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-142-2">1984-07-24? | 142/41 | MikeM, Brian, Wiggy</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-142-2">1984-07-24 | 142 - 142/41 | Mike M, Brian, Wiggy</a>
<p>Mike M, Brian + Wiggy went down 142 because its a shorter walk than <p>Mike M, Brian + Wiggy went down 142 because its a shorter walk than
everywhere else. We spent about 3 hours taking pickies of the 142 everywhere else. We spent about 3 hours taking pickies of the 142
@ -136,7 +141,7 @@ back at 10 O'clock, well before the thunderstorm.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-3">1984-07-25 | Steinschlag Schacht | John &amp; Bill</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-136-3">1984-07-25 | Steinschlag - SteinschlagSchacht | John &amp; Bill</a>
<p>Exhausting walk up to S/S/S with full tackle bag. Decided to do a <p>Exhausting walk up to S/S/S with full tackle bag. Decided to do a
&quot;second wave&quot; trip but did not count on thunderstorm. Abbed down &quot;second wave&quot; trip but did not count on thunderstorm. Abbed down
@ -155,7 +160,7 @@ expedition for your author so far.
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<a name="rescue84">1984-07-25 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Andy D and Pete</a> <a id="id1984-07-25r" name="rescue84">1984-07-25 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Andy Dolby and Pete</a>
<p>Carefully leaving the survival bag at the entrance, but armed with nearly <p>Carefully leaving the survival bag at the entrance, but armed with nearly
300m of rope, we went down to tidy up last trips rigging (restoring my 300m of rope, we went down to tidy up last trips rigging (restoring my
@ -239,7 +244,7 @@ they spit through broken teeth...&quot;</blockquote>
<hr /> <hr />
<a name="rescue">1984-07-25? | The Rescue (or the day Wadders almost had to go caving) | Wadders, MikeM, Brian, Wiggy</a> <a id="id1984-07-25t" name="rescue">1984-07-25 | Wolfh&ouml;hle - The Rescue (or the day Wadders almost had to go caving) | Wadders, Mike M, Brian, Wiggy</a>
<p>It was wet. Team Boy Sprout had been performing various rain-dances for <p>It was wet. Team Boy Sprout had been performing various rain-dances for
several days, and they finally succeeded. They timed the thunderstorm so it several days, and they finally succeeded. They timed the thunderstorm so it
@ -314,7 +319,7 @@ us we were in the wrong place (We weren't - and it took some while to
convince him). Only then did Team B lead (almost) faultlessly to convince him). Only then did Team B lead (almost) faultlessly to
Wolfh&ouml;hle - the timing perfect. A. Wolfh&ouml;hle - the timing perfect. A.
<hr /><a id="id1984-142-3">1984-07-29 | 142 The Day | Bill, Pete, Mike M</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-142-3">1984-07-29 | 142 - The Day | Bill, Pete, Mike M</a>
<p>After several days unsuccessfully trying to get someone to walk across to <p>After several days unsuccessfully trying to get someone to walk across to
142 in the rain, I finally succeeded to persuade Pete. Bill, bored, came 142 in the rain, I finally succeeded to persuade Pete. Bill, bored, came
@ -350,7 +355,7 @@ bloke at the Loser hut said shaving brush chap looks after the flowers !
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-4">1984-07-30 | STEINSCHLAG SCHACHT | Mike R + Mike T</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-136-4">1984-07-30 | STEINSCHLAG - STEINSCHLAGSCHACHT | Mike R + Mike T</a>
<p>Pushed on down to previous limit, past a very bad Parrington bolt to <p>Pushed on down to previous limit, past a very bad Parrington bolt to
reach the bottom of the shaft after ~15m. A spray lashed ledge with only one reach the bottom of the shaft after ~15m. A spray lashed ledge with only one
@ -366,7 +371,7 @@ derigging as we went to -100m. Took some rope out - 10 hours.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-5">1984-07-31 | STEIN SCHLAG SCHACHTE DERIGGING | John &amp; Bill</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-136-5">1984-07-31 | STEINSCHLAG - SCHACHTE DERIGGING | John &amp; Bill</a>
<p>Due to extremely hot day is was a very sweaty walk up. Abbed down to <p>Due to extremely hot day is was a very sweaty walk up. Abbed down to
-120m and decided to have a quick look down a parallel unexplored shaft. -120m and decided to have a quick look down a parallel unexplored shaft.
@ -390,8 +395,7 @@ Time out 8.48<br>
not for a further 13 years ! not for a further 13 years !
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<a id="id1984-143-1">1984-07-31 |143 | Pete + Mike M</a>
<p><a id="id1984-143-1">1984-07-31 |143 | Pete + Mike M</a>
<p>The inevitable happened ! 143 had to be rigged to look for the <p>The inevitable happened ! 143 had to be rigged to look for the
connection! Walk in very hot so an hour was spent cooling in the entrance. connection! Walk in very hot so an hour was spent cooling in the entrance.
@ -410,7 +414,8 @@ Time out 6.30 pm<br>
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31/7/84 <a id="id1984-07-31z">1984-07-31 |TrisselBerg | Andy Waddington, Wiggy</a>
<p>In a brave effort to help AERW's continuing avoidance of caving, Wiggy <p>In a brave effort to help AERW's continuing avoidance of caving, Wiggy
joined Andy on an assault of the Trissel Berg via the cliff on the front. joined Andy on an assault of the Trissel Berg via the cliff on the front.
@ -419,7 +424,8 @@ God it was hell out there. As this is a caving logbook, all I shall say is:
<p>Trissel Wand, 500+m, severe, loose as shit, no pro, 8h, but very <p>Trissel Wand, 500+m, severe, loose as shit, no pro, 8h, but very
photogenic so watch out for bullshit photos (I took 28 !) photogenic so watch out for bullshit photos (I took 28 !)
<hr />1st August Prospecting (?) 147 <hr />
<a id="id1984-08-01z">1984-08-01 | 147 - 1st August Prospecting Steinschlagschacht to Wolfh&ouml;hle | anon</a>
<p>Carrying the rope from Steinschlagschacht to Wolfh&ouml;hle, found a <p>Carrying the rope from Steinschlagschacht to Wolfh&ouml;hle, found a
draughting hole. (out). The draught came above a ~10m drop, from a 1m draughting hole. (out). The draught came above a ~10m drop, from a 1m
@ -429,8 +435,7 @@ diameter phreatic tube, this was followed for ~50m until a small drop.
and Wolfh&ouml;hle. and Wolfh&ouml;hle.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1984-145-3">1984-08-01 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Andy Dolby &amp; Brian</a>
<p><a id="id1984-145-3">1984-08-01 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Andy &amp; Brian</a>
<p>While most wooftahs sat around and festered, we went caving. Though we <p>While most wooftahs sat around and festered, we went caving. Though we
did have a last moment attack of nerves at the entrance as a thunderstorm did have a last moment attack of nerves at the entrance as a thunderstorm
@ -444,6 +449,7 @@ From big pitch short trench leads to last pitch so far. 15m pitch to deep
puddle. From here horizontal development begins. We followed this for about puddle. From here horizontal development begins. We followed this for about
30m before coming to a short pitch-/climb. As we had finished off our 30m before coming to a short pitch-/climb. As we had finished off our
hangers, we beat our retreat. Others may have the glory. hangers, we beat our retreat. Others may have the glory.
[Might have been other Andy - ed.]
<p>Comment on rigging. <p>Comment on rigging.
@ -457,7 +463,7 @@ Julian's bolts as they're the ones half out of the rock.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-143-2">1984-08-02 | Attempt at Voice Connection between 143 and 142 | Andy, John Parrington, Bill, Wiggy </a> <hr /><a id="id1984-143-2">1984-08-02 | 142 - Attempt at Voice Connection between 143 and 142 | Andy Waddington, John Parrington, Bill, Wiggy </a>
<p>(1) Four of us made an attempt at connecting these two caves. Me and Andy <p>(1) Four of us made an attempt at connecting these two caves. Me and Andy
Wadders (his first caving trip for some time) went to 143 and Bill and Wiggy Wadders (his first caving trip for some time) went to 143 and Bill and Wiggy
@ -508,7 +514,7 @@ Excellent soup at the dump, and a fairly slow exit.
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1984-08-03 | 147 | Mike T &amp; Mike R</a> <a id="id1984-147-x">1984-08-03 | 147 | Mike T, Mike R</a>
<p>As we weren't allowed to derig Wolfh&ouml;hle we went to look at Pete's <p>As we weren't allowed to derig Wolfh&ouml;hle we went to look at Pete's
new hole. A very hard slow walk in and followed draught through fine tube to new hole. A very hard slow walk in and followed draught through fine tube to
@ -518,7 +524,7 @@ desperate climbs we couldn't relocate it. No go.
<p>Underground c 1 hour. <p>Underground c 1 hour.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1984-08-04 | Surface surveying | AW + MM (148)</a> <a id="id1984-08-04">1984-08-04 | Surface - surveying | Andy W, Mike Martin (148)</a>
<p>A sweaty walk up followed by survey starting at Wolfh&ouml;hle + then to <p>A sweaty walk up followed by survey starting at Wolfh&ouml;hle + then to
107. On return walk (trying to locate 82) Andy's credentials were caressed 107. On return walk (trying to locate 82) Andy's credentials were caressed
@ -530,7 +536,7 @@ continuing.
<p>Time underground &frac12; hour. <p>Time underground &frac12; hour.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1984-145-5">1984-08-04 | Wolfh&ouml;hle Surveying | Wiggy + Brian</a> <a id="id1984-145-5">1984-08-04 | Wolfh&ouml;hle - Surveying | Wiggy, Brian</a>
<p>We should have guessed that something was amiss because there was no <p>We should have guessed that something was amiss because there was no
thunderstorm at the entrance. We shot down to last year's surveyed limit thunderstorm at the entrance. We shot down to last year's surveyed limit
@ -557,7 +563,8 @@ Out 6.00 Sun 5 Aug } 17&frac12; hours
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<a id="id11984-08-06">1984-08-06 | base camp - fester | Wiggy</a>
<p>Today some pissed up cunt pissed around with my car. If they're not <p>Today some pissed up cunt pissed around with my car. If they're not
careful, tomorrow my car will mess around with their tents. I am not amused; careful, tomorrow my car will mess around with their tents. I am not amused;
@ -565,15 +572,15 @@ be warned. PJW
<p>Don't turn your ghetto blaster on people then you twat ! A <p>Don't turn your ghetto blaster on people then you twat ! A
<hr />7/8/84 <hr />
<a id="id11984-08-07">1984-08-07 | base camp - fester | Andy Dolby</a>
<p>Today I noticed some sober cunt had hung my ice axe, hangers and spanner <p>Today I noticed some sober cunt had hung my ice axe, hangers and spanner
from an electricity pylon. If he's not careful, tomorrow my ice axe will from an electricity pylon. If he's not careful, tomorrow my ice axe will
stick itself through his skull. I was moderately amused but be careful. AJD stick itself through his skull. I was moderately amused but be careful. AJD
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1984-145-6">1984-08-05 | WOLFH&Ouml;HLE - DERIGGING + SURVEYING | John P, Bill</a>
<a id="id1984-145-6">1984-08-05 | WOLFH&Ouml;HLE DERIGGING + SURVEYING | John P &amp; Bill</a>
<p>Andy came with us to the entrance in thick fog then found he'd left his <p>Andy came with us to the entrance in thick fog then found he'd left his
ascenders behind by accident !! Well, I believed him, but thousands ascenders behind by accident !! Well, I believed him, but thousands
@ -594,7 +601,7 @@ Time out 10.30 am xSatx MON &lt;- Pratts !!<br>
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<a id="id1984-145-7">1984-08-06 | Wolfh&ouml;hle Heroic Derigging Trip | Andy D and Mike R</a> <a id="id1984-145-7">1984-08-06 | Wolfh&ouml;hle - Heroic Derigging Trip | Andy D, Mike R</a>
<p>Underground 4pm and whizzed down to Beezley Street in just 1&frac14; hour. <p>Underground 4pm and whizzed down to Beezley Street in just 1&frac14; hour.
Dragged the 200m Edelrid up to the camp and stuffed it (just) into a tackle Dragged the 200m Edelrid up to the camp and stuffed it (just) into a tackle
@ -614,7 +621,7 @@ dropped a piddling little bit of rope back down it. Knackered.
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<a id="id1984-142-6">1984-08-07? | 142 derigging| Pete and John</a> <a id="id1984-142-6">1984-08-07? | 142 - derigging| Pete, John</a>
<p>Quick trip. I had my first glimpse of the Big Pitch. 2 hours <p>Quick trip. I had my first glimpse of the Big Pitch. 2 hours
@ -633,7 +640,7 @@ well deserved beer in the Loser H&uuml;tte.
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<a id="id1984-143-3">1984-08-08 | Derigging 143 | Brian + Wiggy</a> <a id="id1984-143-3">1984-08-08 | 143 - Derigging 143 | Brian, Wiggy</a>
<p>Went in, took some boring piccies, collected a bit of rope and came out <p>Went in, took some boring piccies, collected a bit of rope and came out
again. Visited 131 (141) on the way back due to gross navigational again. Visited 131 (141) on the way back due to gross navigational
@ -646,8 +653,9 @@ ineptitude.
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146 and 149 Sundry dates John, Mike, Pete <a id="id1984-xyz">1984-08-08 | 149 - surface prospecting | John, Mike M, Pete</a>
<p>146 and 149 Sundry dates John, Mike [probably M, manybe R - ed.], Pete
<p>149 <p>149
<p>The entrance is in a large gully, just above the sandy depression, <p>The entrance is in a large gully, just above the sandy depression,
@ -657,7 +665,9 @@ opposite Wolfh&ouml;hle. Several draughting entrances.
<p>Shame it didn't go, it was a nice hole. <p>Shame it didn't go, it was a nice hole.
<hr />146 <hr />
<a id="id1984-xyp">1984-08-08 | 146 - Tony's Toboggan Hole | anon</a>
<p>This is the hole we thought was 146, ie. Tony's Toboggan Hole. It's a <p>This is the hole we thought was 146, ie. Tony's Toboggan Hole. It's a
very large entrance, recognisable by the large pyramidal rock. Down a very large entrance, recognisable by the large pyramidal rock. Down a

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<h1>Expedition 1985</h1> <h1>Expedition 1985</h1>
Surface Prospecting <hr />
<a id="id1985-142-1b">1985-07-28 | Surface Prospecting | Mike M, Mark, Stefan, Chris, Gavin + Brian</a>
<p>Weather calm, wind speed force 0.1, 13&deg; 48' W, 47&deg; 30' N <p>Weather calm, wind speed force 0.1, 13&deg; 48' W, 47&deg; 30' N