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@@ -7,3 +7,8 @@ type up via-ferrate & bolt-testing writeups (In paper book, not in scan or HTML)
 
 200 logbook:
 Type up "list of GPS locations still to type"
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+2019
+transcribe the rest of those blog entries into expoweb/years/2019/logbook.html
+copy the photos from the UKCaving blog into  expofiles/photos/2019/<MyName>/ -- in fact many of those photos are already there
+edit in the links to those photos in the right place in 2019/logbook.html

years/2014/logbook.html

@@ -677,7 +677,9 @@ Route finding through Knossos/Star Wars/Tower Blocks proved to be a bit more tri
 <div class="tripdate" id="t2014-08-13a">2014-08-13</div>
 <div class="trippeople"> <u>Chris</u>, Andy</div>
 <div class="triptitle">Tunnocks - The number of the Beast pt II</div>
-<p>Put a few extra bolts on way in as previous year's bolt scarcity was evident. At limit of exploration, at bottom of steeply sloping rift landing in large chocked floor, climbed up &amp; descended 10m to another false floor, using an immense [something] boulder for a deviation. At N. end of false floor was young &amp; drippy at S. end was unstable &amp; aged, but offered the draft &amp; depth. I started gardening enthusiastically sending increasingly large masonry down the shaft. Andy pointed at another hole which I started chucking stuff down but decided it was no safer so let it be. After I climbed back out a large piece spontaneously threw itself down the shaft. Crumbs. Having cleared the main shaft lip I inspected a possible large thread "I wouldn't go near that if I were you" said Andy. I kicked it and the metre-cubed chunk rolled down the shaft. We chose the nearest safest drop down to a false floor 10m below. This appeared to give a reasonable route down to the 30-40m main pitch below. I hopped over a large boulder &amp; wondered what was holding it up. We pulled out a couple of loose blocks &amp; I jumped up on the boulder but it stayed put. never the less I started rigging a traverse along the far wall. Suddenly the boulder decided to roll, all on its own, to become wedged by a small flake. A few minutes with a bolting hammer &amp; it was on its way again, to become wedged by another small obstruction. I carried on rigging the traverse before we decided to call it a day &amp; leave the shaft for the next team to come with a crowbar...</p>
+<p>Put a few extra bolts on way in as previous year's bolt scarcity was evident. At limit of exploration, at bottom of steeply sloping rift landing in large chocked floor, climbed up &amp; descended 10m to another false floor, using an immense [something] boulder for a deviation. At N. end of false floor was young &amp; drippy at S. end was unstable &amp; aged, but offered the draft &amp; depth. I started gardening enthusiastically sending increasingly large masonry down the shaft. Andy pointed at another hole which I started chucking stuff down but decided it was no safer so let it be. After I climbed back out a large piece spontaneously threw itself down the shaft. Crumbs.  
+<p>
+Having cleared the main shaft lip I inspected a possible large thread "I wouldn't go near that if I were you" said Andy. I kicked it and the metre-cubed chunk rolled down the shaft. We chose the nearest safest drop down to a false floor 10m below. This appeared to give a reasonable route down to the 30-40m main pitch below. I hopped over a large boulder &amp; wondered what was holding it up. We pulled out a couple of loose blocks &amp; I jumped up on the boulder but it stayed put. never the less I started rigging a traverse along the far wall. Suddenly the boulder decided to roll, all on its own, to become wedged by a small flake. A few minutes with a bolting hammer &amp; it was on its way again, to become wedged by another small obstruction. I carried on rigging the traverse before we decided to call it a day &amp; leave the shaft for the next team to come with a crowbar...</p>
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@@ -686,7 +688,9 @@ Route finding through Knossos/Star Wars/Tower Blocks proved to be a bit more tri
 <div class="triptitle">Tunnocks - Number of the Beast </div>
 <p>(Times are mainly estimates)</p>
 <p>After waiting for the rain to dissipate most of the morning we seized a window of clear weather to walk to Tunnocks; minimal faff saw us underground by half twelve; reasonably fast caving saw us at String Theory by about 2 &amp; Number of the Beast by about half five. Reaching this point Rob &amp; Holly sat at the top of bottom of Number of the Beast in a toasty warm bothy whilst Noel &amp; Bat went down the 2 10m pitches (very carefully as the walls weren't particularly solid). (N.B. in places the floor wasn't very solid either)!</p>
-<p>Noel decided that as we were there he might as well look down the ~40m pitch at the end of the (athletic looking) traverse. Placing a through-bolt in the far wall for a deviation he set off. Nat sat (on a particularly solid boulder bridge) eating sweets whilst this was going on. At the bottom Noel saw some potential (drafting) leads * but, due to the need to derig didn't investigate them further (some; ALL? would need some bolting). Following this Noel came back up &amp; did a (rough?) survey. Nat derigged up to the bottom of Number of the Beast. Rob derigged Number of the Beast and Holly did Procrastination. It was here that whilst Nat &amp; Noel waited for Rob &amp; Holly quietly sat in a group shelter. Whilst chatting they heard "Cock &amp; Fuck" being repeated. It came to light later that he'd managed to get stuck in rift at the pitch head &amp; struggled to extricate himself. Following this comedy everyone set off up String-Theory with Nat derigging whilst Rob &amp; Noel ferried bags up to Caramel Catharsis. After counting out the eleven bags we'd transported thus far, we decided that String Theory was a step too far &amp; left the rope for it down at Caramel Catharsis, headed out at a steady pace, with Nat in a grumpy mood due to his pantin breaking again. We were out at around 4am, and in our beds after substantial curry by 5:15am. A fine trip!</p>
+<p>Noel decided that as we were there he might as well look down the ~40m pitch at the end of the (athletic looking) traverse. Placing a through-bolt in the far wall for a deviation he set off. Nat sat (on a particularly solid boulder bridge) eating sweets whilst this was going on. At the bottom Noel saw some potential (drafting) leads * but, due to the need to derig didn't investigate them further (some; ALL? would need some bolting).  
+<p>
+Following this Noel came back up &amp; did a (rough?) survey. Nat derigged up to the bottom of Number of the Beast. Rob derigged Number of the Beast and Holly did Procrastination. It was here that whilst Nat &amp; Noel waited for Rob &amp; Holly quietly sat in a group shelter. Whilst chatting they heard "Cock &amp; Fuck" being repeated. It came to light later that he'd managed to get stuck in rift at the pitch head &amp; struggled to extricate himself. Following this comedy everyone set off up String-Theory with Nat derigging whilst Rob &amp; Noel ferried bags up to Caramel Catharsis. After counting out the eleven bags we'd transported thus far, we decided that String Theory was a step too far &amp; left the rope for it down at Caramel Catharsis, headed out at a steady pace, with Nat in a grumpy mood due to his pantin breaking again. We were out at around 4am, and in our beds after substantial curry by 5:15am. A fine trip!</p>
 <div class="timeug">T/U: ~15.5 hrs </div>
 
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@@ -711,7 +715,9 @@ Route finding through Knossos/Star Wars/Tower Blocks proved to be a bit more tri
 <div class="triptitle">Within The Above </div>
 
 <p>Another trip into the areas surrounding the Beast in Tunnocks. We got slightly delayed on the way due to a slight accident with a slippery tacklesack. Luckily the bag was recovered without incident. Arrived at the top of String Theory just as team efficient 'Becka', Nat &amp; Katey were replacing the handline on the Balcony climb. Straight forward descent of String Theory and up the climb to Pidgeon's In Flight. From here it is easy caving to the big chamber 'Above &amp; Beyond'. This is one of the largest chambers in Tunnocks and is very complicated due to the number of deep shafts in this vicinity. Decided to drop the shaft directly below 'Bob On'. This was the original way we found the chamber back in 2011. we chose this shaft as it is opposite The Beast and is dry and has a solid wall.</p>
-<p>Rob rigged the first pitch dropping 40m. huge boulders at the top and also a loose hole with a stone shoot made the descent interesting! Rob managed a free hanging rebelay before dropping to the floor landing on a steep bouldery slope. Rob rigged out on the right wall away from the boulders and a direct pitch down another 40 m shaft. Base of the shaft confusing as there are many windows and passages coming in at different levels. From the base Rob climbed up a 5 m climb directly above a huge drop. We also noted two survey stations and pink nail varnish on the walls and on a small boulder. At the time we weren't sure which trip had done the survey but I was 90% certain it was a trip with Andy Chapman, myself and Thomas a German caver back in 2010. Decided to derig as it would be better to approach this area from the pitch at the bottom of 'Sandy Balls', directly below Pidgeons in Flight. Surveyed out after Rob heroically prussicked back up to get the survey instruments I had left at the top of the pitches. Derigged and left tackle back in Pidgeon Droppings. Maybe worth another visit via Sandy Balls but I suspect the next shaft will be wet!</p>
+<p>Rob rigged the first pitch dropping 40m. huge boulders at the top and also a loose hole with a stone shoot made the descent interesting! Rob managed a free hanging rebelay before dropping to the floor landing on a steep bouldery slope. Rob rigged out on the right wall away from the boulders and a direct pitch down another 40 m shaft. Base of the shaft confusing as there are many windows and passages coming in at different levels.  
+<p>
+From the base Rob climbed up a 5 m climb directly above a huge drop. We also noted two survey stations and pink nail varnish on the walls and on a small boulder. At the time we weren't sure which trip had done the survey but I was 90% certain it was a trip with Andy Chapman, myself and Thomas a German caver back in 2010. Decided to derig as it would be better to approach this area from the pitch at the bottom of 'Sandy Balls', directly below Pidgeons in Flight. Surveyed out after Rob heroically prussicked back up to get the survey instruments I had left at the top of the pitches. Derigged and left tackle back in Pidgeon Droppings. Maybe worth another visit via Sandy Balls but I suspect the next shaft will be wet!</p>
 <div class="timeug">T/U: 12 hrs </div>
 
 <p>CHAMPAGNE ON ICE RIGGING GUIDE<br/>
@@ -723,7 +729,9 @@ Route finding through Knossos/Star Wars/Tower Blocks proved to be a bit more tri
 <div class="trippeople"> <u>Nat</u>, Rob W, Becka, Neil</div>
 <div class="triptitle">Leads at the bottom of Champagne on Ice / Arctic Angle, Grike Expectation </div>
 
-<p>An early start saw us underground by half ten! (far too early). Heading down Champagne on Ice where Nat discovered that having a bag on your back can severely impede ones mobility (ie string you up on what should be an only slightly awkward pitch head). Once at the bottom (of the pitch down from Arctic Angle) Becka &amp; Neil investigated a passage that went north (turning left after getting off the rope, it's a continuation of the pitch rift). Neil &amp; Becka established a voice &amp; light connection between this passage &amp; another one which seemed to (well positioned lead for 2015!) run parallel. After this we headed to No Choice at All; over Noel's traverse. Ipon arrival Rob proceeded to bolt the pitch down (continuing QMB) whilst Becka &amp; Nat surveyed. Going up the ~8m bouldery climb a continuation of horizontal passage (QMA, seemed to draft well) was spotted (requires a ~10m climb) on the far side of a shaft. (This shaft links in with the partially bolted QMB which Rob rigged. This was derigged due to time constraints with Champagne on Ice &amp; the entrance needing derigging. Neil derigged Champagne on Ice with various staging happening to ferry bags. Following this stomping occurred to reach Caramel Catharsis which was derigged by Nat (being encouraged by an eager Becka) Rob &amp; Neil set off the entrance suitably loaded, whilst a less loaded Nat stayed reasonably close to Becka to take rope. At this point Nat fell asleep whilst waiting for Becka to derig upon awakening he was given a large yellow bag full of rope. It was said it hurt his balls. Becka &amp; Nat continued out arriving at the surface around half one. After a happy walk back curry was consumed &amp; everyone was happy. Went to bed at ~3am &amp; then got Beckaed the following day at 9ish.<p>
+<p>An early start saw us underground by half ten! (far too early). Heading down Champagne on Ice where Nat discovered that having a bag on your back can severely impede ones mobility (ie string you up on what should be an only slightly awkward pitch head). Once at the bottom (of the pitch down from Arctic Angle) Becka &amp; Neil investigated a passage that went north (turning left after getting off the rope, it's a continuation of the pitch rift). Neil &amp; Becka established a voice &amp; light connection between this passage &amp; another one which seemed to (well positioned lead for 2015!) run parallel.  
+<p>
+After this we headed to No Choice at All; over Noel's traverse. Ipon arrival Rob proceeded to bolt the pitch down (continuing QMB) whilst Becka &amp; Nat surveyed. Going up the ~8m bouldery climb a continuation of horizontal passage (QMA, seemed to draft well) was spotted (requires a ~10m climb) on the far side of a shaft. (This shaft links in with the partially bolted QMB which Rob rigged. This was derigged due to time constraints with Champagne on Ice &amp; the entrance needing derigging. Neil derigged Champagne on Ice with various staging happening to ferry bags. Following this stomping occurred to reach Caramel Catharsis which was derigged by Nat (being encouraged by an eager Becka) Rob &amp; Neil set off the entrance suitably loaded, whilst a less loaded Nat stayed reasonably close to Becka to take rope. At this point Nat fell asleep whilst waiting for Becka to derig upon awakening he was given a large yellow bag full of rope. It was said it hurt his balls. Becka &amp; Nat continued out arriving at the surface around half one. After a happy walk back curry was consumed &amp; everyone was happy. Went to bed at ~3am &amp; then got Beckaed the following day at 9ish.<p>
 
 <div class="timeug">T/U: Becka &amp; Nat 15 hrs, Neil &amp; Rob 13 hrs </div>
 
@@ -747,7 +755,17 @@ Route finding through Knossos/Star Wars/Tower Blocks proved to be a bit more tri
 <div class="trippeople"> Becka, <u>RobW</u></div>
 <div class="triptitle">Balcony - Tying up loose ends in Far Side </div>
 
-<p>I was up bright and early at 7 to go up the hill with Becka. It was not to be an epic, with a start before midday not anticipated, so Becka was keen to push some leads in Balcony. We got up the hill around 11. After a tragic yet amusing incident involving me, the grike &amp; the poo drum, we set off. The weather, for once, was pleasant, ensuring a dry descent at 12:15, the first for a while in Balcony! We took it slowly on the way in as I showed Becka most of the important junctions. We arrived at the pushing front, as described by Holly &amp; Noel, at around 2pm. There, holly, Noel &amp; Andy showed us the leads they hadn't yet looked at. There were a lot of them, and all very pleasant caving - we [something]! The first one we looked at was at the junction after the crossroads (station 46). This turned into a sand choked dig after only 4 legs. We then headed to station 69, where on the left was a lead that Noel was dead keen on. However, this also proved to be a damp squib as it connected back in with the main passage above some mud formations which have been taped off. 2 down, plenty to go! Next, we set off to the crossroads to check out the 2 unexplored leads there. The first, near station 36, became too tight after less than 10 legs. The second, a slightly thrutching rift, ended up linking back in with the main passage again, taking a 90&deg; turn and coming in on the other side of an aven which Noel had down as another good lead. The connection involved quite an exciting traverse that Becka declined to do, instead coming round the main passage. At this point, it was getting on for 7, so we decided we'd do one more then call it a day. Holly, Noel &amp; Andy had headed out, but on their way bumped into us having a chocolate break and told us about 2 new leads they had discovered, one being a 6m climb down into an aven with more passage on the other side. We decided we'd like to find some passage that actually went &amp; headed off. I had been on notes all day, and had finally got a system sorted - proper layout, able to draw backreadings properly, elevation down. I was also a lot less faffy than before - bonus! Our hopes were still dashed, however, as this passage led to a drop down through quite a small hole that would have shredded Becka's oversuit and probably not advisable without a rope. There looked to be a reasonably sized passage below, and it was drafting quite strongly, so we left it with reasonable optimism that it would be returned to. Heading out was no bother at all, with Becka finding the way easily. We caught Martin &amp; Sophie on the entrance pitch, which saw us out around 9:15pm. Vis was low on the surface so navigating back was a bit more challenging than normal. We were back at the bivi a very reasonable 10:45. A fine trip, despite the lack of going passage on our part!</p>
+<p>I was up bright and early at 7 to go up the hill with Becka. It was not to be an epic, with a start before midday not anticipated, so Becka was keen to push some leads in Balcony. We got up the hill around 11. After a tragic yet amusing incident involving me, the grike &amp; the poo drum, we set off. The weather, for once, was pleasant, ensuring a dry descent at 12:15, the first for a while in Balcony! 
+<p>
+We took it slowly on the way in as I showed Becka most of the important junctions. We arrived at the pushing front, as described by Holly &amp; Noel, at around 2pm. There, holly, Noel &amp; Andy showed us the leads they hadn't yet looked at. There were a lot of them, and all very pleasant caving - we [something]! The first one we looked at was at the junction after the crossroads (station 46). This turned into a sand choked dig after only 4 legs. 
+<p>
+We then headed to station 69, where on the left was a lead that Noel was dead keen on. However, this also proved to be a damp squib as it connected back in with the main passage above some mud formations which have been taped off. 2 down, plenty to go! Next, we set off to the crossroads to check out the 2 unexplored leads there. The first, near station 36, became too tight after less than 10 legs. The second, a slightly thrutching rift, ended up linking back in with the main passage again, taking a 90&deg; turn and coming in on the other side of an aven which Noel had down as another good lead. The connection involved quite an exciting traverse that Becka declined to do, instead coming round the main passage.  
+<p>
+At this point, it was getting on for 7, so we decided we'd do one more then call it a day. Holly, Noel &amp; Andy had headed out, but on their way bumped into us having a chocolate break and told us about 2 new leads they had discovered, one being a 6m climb down into an aven with more passage on the other side. We decided we'd like to find some passage that actually went &amp; headed off.  
+<p>
+I had been on notes all day, and had finally got a system sorted - proper layout, able to draw backreadings properly, elevation down. I was also a lot less faffy than before - bonus! Our hopes were still dashed, however, as this passage led to a drop down through quite a small hole that would have shredded Becka's oversuit and probably not advisable without a rope. There looked to be a reasonably sized passage below, and it was drafting quite strongly, so we left it with reasonable optimism that it would be returned to.  
+<p>
+Heading out was no bother at all, with Becka finding the way easily. We caught Martin &amp; Sophie on the entrance pitch, which saw us out around 9:15pm. Vis was low on the surface so navigating back was a bit more challenging than normal. We were back at the bivi a very reasonable 10:45. A fine trip, despite the lack of going passage on our part!</p>
 <div class="timeug">T/U: 9 hrs </div>
 
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