Event reminder: Parys trip 23rd Sept· Page 2

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TheBogieman
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8 years ago

#21

We (PUG) can still do it. The choice is likely to be more limited ie. The very wet through trip, Mona to Parys or an extended dry trip through Parys which, with these low numbers will probably be down to the 45ftm level as far as Giraffe Stope then possibly a trip to the wheelbarrow up from 30ftm (involves a scramble up on a rope - ascenders and a stop useful) on the way back out.

Alternatively, if a few more want to make up numbers, still time..?

Clive
(PUG)

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RockChick
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8 years ago

#22

Hi all,
There are now spaces available for the Parys Copper Mine trip on the 23rd September. If you are interested please see the event link.

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Willy Eckerslyke
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8 years ago

#23

Does the very wet through trip vary in wetness due to recent weather conditions?
Sitting here in the dry with the sun shining outside, it does sound almost appealing.

"The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin"

TheBogieman
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8 years ago

#24

Nope, depth stays at around chest height all year - pH2 water or thereabouts :devil: (The pH makes it sound really bad but it is dilute...)

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Willy Eckerslyke
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8 years ago

#25

Unfortunately I'm having to pull out of this one. Sorry to lower the numbers, and thanks to the organisers.

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Griffin
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8 years ago

#26

I would like to sign up for the trip please, and also Dave from the DCC would like to come too if there is still space 😉

simonrl
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8 years ago

#27

Yup, there's space :)

With the reduced numbers (7 or 8 down from 14) it's likely that PUG will only run the longer, wetter trip, but I think the final decision will be on the day.

Meeting location is here:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/53%C2%B023 '16.8%22N+4%C2%B021'03.9%22W/@53.387991,-4.3532577,925m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x48645230e6b81985:0xbb727308e1fd86ab!2sParys+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d53.3833333!4d-4.35!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d53.3879907!4d-4.3510691

The little car park at the side of the B5111, 10am.

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christwigg
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8 years ago

#28

Myself, DezMitchell and spartylea have arranged to come together, so if you are missing 3, wait a few more minutes. Long journey from the NE.

simonrl
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8 years ago

#29

Thanks Chris, I'd emailed Sparty to check but not sure if I've got an up to date email. Pass my apologies on for hounding her please if she did get multiple messages!

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TheBogieman
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8 years ago

#30

Well, it ended up with just 5. 3 from Weardale and 2 from DCC. Tim and I from PUG led, Tim led in Mona and I did the Parys part. What we lacked in numbers was more than made up by the quality of the trip - enthusiastic visitors so we did an extended trip. Yes, it included the very wet passage between Mona and Parys on the 45ftm joint drainage tunnel - up to our chests in dilute battery acid... :devil: Nobody dissolved and we all came out into brilliant sunshine. :thumbsup:

Glad you enjoyed our mines and we know you expressed a wish to come again. Feel free!

For those that missed it, you missed a good trip. Set a date and you can come...

Clive

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Griffin
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8 years ago

#31

Many thanks to Tim and Clive from PUG for a cracking trip today, so glad we came along :thumbsup:

christwigg
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8 years ago

#32

A cracking day out (despite the 10hrs of driving)

Thanks again to Tim and Clive for taking the time to show us around.

:thumbsup:

simonrl
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8 years ago

#33

Glad the trip went well 🙂 And thanks from this side also to Clive and Tim for leading it.

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TheBogieman
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8 years ago

#34

Lauren, will you be putting some of your pix on the Parys page on here? Would love to see some your results having been part of your 'lighting crew'...

Clive

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