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sparty_lea
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18 years ago

I now have a date for this
Wednesday 3rd September at 10.30 am.
Good news is they are now willing to take 8 people instead of 6

This means that the original 6 plus the first two reserves have a place if they would like to confirm they still want to attend

Spartylea -definite
Colonel Mustard -definite
Wenders -definite
Simonrl
Vanoord - cant come
Stevem
buscemi - definite
ferret
Mountain penguin

Could people please confirm their intentions in this thread
Cheers
Bad news is I asked about photography and they are saying no to underground but ok on surface. I will enquire again nearer the time in case policy on this changes.

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Vanoord
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18 years ago

Vanoord 😉

Hello again darkness, my old friend...

sparty_lea
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18 years ago

Spartylea
Nimrod
Nimrod
Simonrl
Vanoord......(but no llamas please 😉 )

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simonrl
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18 years ago

Is one more person still needed for this?

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

sparty_lea
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18 years ago

There is space for one more if anyone is interested .....but I've plenty friends who would come if it's not filled.

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stevem
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18 years ago

Would definitely like to be added.
Cheers 🙂
Steve

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sparty_lea
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18 years ago

Done.

Anyone else who would like to go can be added as reserves in case any of the first six cant make the date were given.

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jagman
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18 years ago

"sparty_lea" wrote:
Done.

Anyone else who would like to go can be added as reserves in case any of the first six cant make the date were given.

If I recall correctly, when we went Jimbo was given 2 weeks notice that the trip was on by Boulby.
They do tend to slot people in when they can, if there are cancellations they bump groups forward I think.

There is also the risk that it can be cancelled last minute too, when we got to the gatehouse we were met by Peter who said shaft maintenance was going on and there may be a problem, that said everybody did their best to makes sure it went ahead and the we went down anyway.

sparty_lea
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18 years ago

When I've been before we had a date well in advance and all went to plan ....but they have been known to decide they're too busy to do trips and cancel them. We'll just have to see how it goes, it's likely to be the middle of next summer before we get down there at best.

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johntycerrig
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18 years ago

#10

"sparty_lea" wrote:
I've been in touch with Boulby and they're fully booked for the rest of this year

Just checking you're referring to Boulby Potash Mine? I'm a bit annoyed they're booked up that far ahead as I normally have a yearly trip and just arrange it the month beforehand... I shall have to add my name onto their waiting list in the near future!

ferret
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18 years ago

#11

oh well keep us posted and count me in when it happens, cheers for organising this sparty :thumbsup:

buscemi
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17 years ago

#12

Any chance that more than 6 could go? I've just read up about it in the archives and would really like to join a trip. Would they allow a second group?

jagman
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17 years ago

#13

"buscemi" wrote:
Any chance that more than 6 could go? I've just read up about it in the archives and would really like to join a trip. Would they allow a second group?

Very very unlikely, a 2nd trip is really the only option.
The trips down there are guided by a retired shift manager and the prime function is for clients to be able to visit the workings, Peter takes on group of us ordinary interested visitors a month, size is strictly limited.
To take a camera a permit is rquired but he will sort that with prior notice.
The only piece of your own kit you will be allowed apart from a camera is your shreddies, everything else from boots on up is supplied by the mine and you must use only their kit.
Thr waiting list is very long and there is the possiblity you will get there to find your trip cancelled (but not if they can help it)
Well worth the effort to visit though
:lol:

buscemi
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17 years ago

#14

Thanks Jagman - I'll give them a call in the new Year and see when the next slot's likely to be.

Jimbo
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17 years ago

#15

A little birdy told me that the trips are being organised by someone else now 😉

Could you put me down as a reserve for this trip if anyone drops out or if more spaces somehow become available 😉

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sparty_lea
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17 years ago

#16

I now have a date for this
Wednesday 3rd September at 10.30 am.
Good news is they are now willing to take 8 people

This means that the original 6 plus the first two reserves have a place if they would like to confirm they still want to attend

Spartylea - definite
Nimrod
Nimrod
Simonrl
Vanoord
Stevem
buscemi
ferret

and Jimbo is next in line if anyone drops out.
Could people please confirm their intentions in this thread
Cheers
Bad news is I asked about photography and they are saying no to underground but ok on surface. I will enquire again nearer the time in case policy on this changes.

There are 10 types of people in the world.

Those that understand binary and those that do not!

Captain Scarlet
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17 years ago

#17

Spartylea - definite
Nimrod (AKA Colonel Mustard) Definate
Nimrod (AKA Wenders) Definate
Simonrl
Vanoord
Stevem
buscemi
ferret

STANDBY FOR ACTION!!!!...

mountainpenguin
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17 years ago

#18

if there is eventually space add me to the list please

SimplyExploring
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17 years ago

#19

Its good new there now doing groups of 8 but down side is there no longer allowing camera's

Im there next week for another visit and have another booked for august.

Peter who did the trip before is no longer doing the tours, he has now fully retired. One of the shift managers is now doing the tours. Hence why its day tours only now. Will let you know next week if anything has changed.

Vanoord
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17 years ago

#20

"SimplyExploring" wrote:
Its good new there now doing groups of 8 but down side is there no longer allowing camera's

Im there next week for another visit and have another booked for august.

Peter who did the trip before is no longer doing the tours, he has now fully retired. One of the shift managers is now doing the tours. Hence why its day tours only now. Will let you know next week if anything has changed.

Ta! 😉

Hello again darkness, my old friend...