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d.m.y
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Jaqqi
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Fabulous site of the world beneath our feet! Glad
I came upon it.... well done!! I came on it via the Skye Pasture
Caves site.
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07.10.11
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Peter Cox
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(MA USA)
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Excellent! I need to do it again. I couldn't find
the way out the Cwm Dwr entrance. Did the through trip in '64
from Cwm Dwr. Things were a little more primitive in there in
those days but am glad to see most of the formations still look
good. Last time I was in OFD was soon after the extension to
OFD II.
Would be nice to do it again but probably getting a little old
for that
and anyway it's a long way from Massachusetts.
Was a member of Chelsea SS for a number of years and caved in
the Forest of Dean, Mendips, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Wales.
Still believe the most horrendous trips were Darren Cilau, again
before the later extensions.
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19.09.11
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Pete
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(Wales)
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I’ve been tempted to go caving on many occasions,
what equipment do I need to try it out? Do you do beginners
days? Hi Pete, yes we do, have a look
here: Getting
Started
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26.08.11
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Tomas
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(UK)
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I was visiting a friend in Wales and we were riding
bikes near his
house and came across the White Walls Hut. He got into telling
caving
stories, so I made it a point to see what was in the web on
these
places. Quite some history and interesting exploring. Cheers.
Tomas
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02.08.11
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Kerith
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What a fantastic tour….. Grandmother lived
in Ystragynlais and we used to come to Craig Y Nos and she would
point mysteriously up to the hill and tell me about the caves…
Never had the bravery to try it out apart from a school trip
to Penmachno slate mine…but the virtual tour was fantastic.
Will show my children….shame they are too young to try
it out for themselves.
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Hi there, just reminiscing about OFD and SWCC.
Nice to see you are still going! I was a very active SWCC member
in the late 70s and 80s but then I moved to New Zealand and
haven't been in a cave since as we have mountains instead! Hi
Steve - yes we are very much still here! www.swcc.org.uk
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17.05.11
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Will
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My name is Will, I am 7 and would like to go down
this cave.
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07.02.11
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MNRC
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As an over-the-hill caver this awesome virtual
tool lets me do more than I'm capable in real life. Those traverses
sure look scary.
Thanks Mark - they are!
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30.10.10
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(USA)
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Hehe cool website! Les linked me to it :-) I
can’t wait to see that for real next month! :D I shared
the link with some of my friends who cave, they commented it
is almost as cool as TAG haha. I don’t know…I think
it might be cooler, I guess I’ll get to be the judge! ~Amy
Michigan Interlakes Grotto MI, USA. Thanks
Amy ~ Let us know how you get on!
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19.10.10
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Keith
Woodham
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(UK)
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Really enjoyed your virtual tour. I used to be
a keen caver on the Mendips many years ago and your tour brought
back happy memories especially with the sound effects. Will
have to be content with 'armchair' caving now cos I'm 66 and
have a heart condition which would make me a liability to any
party! Well done.
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I really enjoyed your tour. I did it for real
numerous times between 1968 - 71 whilst a member of UC5 whilst
a student. Could not fit through anymore and certainly don't
have the stamina. Thanks for the memories of my youth!
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29.04.10
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Jill
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That was really amazing...may have the chance
to experience that myself one day...thankyou so much for sharing
that with me ..brilliant
Jill future caving member :-)
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22.02.10
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Maggie
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(UK)
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Peter, the website is spectacular! I was asked
to go on it for some school work, and I wish I could go there
myself and explore all those tunnels and canyons!
From Maggie :-) Thanks Maggie!
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06.02.10
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Maggie
Cainen
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(Wales)
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Hi Peter, loved the tour to the waterfalls, made
no mistakes got straight there however I used to be a SWCC member
a very long time ago. After a total of 13 ortho ops I only cave
from my armchair now but I will tell all my friends about the
site. Cheers Maggie Cainen Swansea
PS I used to cave with Trevor!
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11.08.09
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Once upon a time I had a drive around trying to find any
of the entrances / exits to this cave (after taking the show
cave tour in Dan yr Ogof) but couldn't find it. I did quite
a lot of caving during my school days back in Bristol including
trips to South Wales and Yorkshire but was never fortunate
or organised enough to have visited Ogof Ffynnon Ddu. What
makes that possibility even more remote these days is the
fact that we've been living in Perth for the last 6 years.
I'd still like to visit the cave properly though, especially
after seeing this excellently constructed virtual tour. Think
I'll take another look again straight after lunch!
Cheers, Steve Jones. :-) Thanks
Steve - give us a call if you are over sometime and we'll
show you around!
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11.06.09
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CPC
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Having just done the trip from Top Entrance to
OFD I in real life (what a trip – must be the finest stream
passage in Britain, probably of world status), I was intrigued
to see how it was portrayed on your site; an excellent and entertaining
effort – congratulations.
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18.04.09
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09.03.09
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(UK)
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Nice one Pete, a true inpspiration to what caving is really
about.
Nige N. Atkins DCA
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08.03.09
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Just viewed the virtual tour of OFD. Absolutely brilliant
and a great interactive website. A lovely reminder of my visits
to OFD I and III with my students from school back in the
early 80s. I only wish I still had the energy and flexibility
to do the real thing. Still, this is the next best thing!
I will be using this website with my GCSE and A-level Geology
and Geography students in school and I'm sure they will be
equally impressed. Some of them might even decide to give
the real thing a try. Many thanks for providing such a fantastic
resource. Gareth Daniel
Whitchurch High School, Cardiff.
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03.01.09
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(UK)
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Brilliant..from a non-caver. Thanks for sharing this Brian
Davies
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18.09.08
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Must have been great fun and time consuming for the photographer!
Carry on the good work.Wayne Shakell (MIC) North Wales (Gog)
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22.07.08
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(UK)
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It’s the second time I've attempted the virtual tour
and every time I get lost! Its not surprising as I get lost
every time I go down for real!
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19.07.08
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(USA)
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Hooray for the brave photographer and his long-suffering
assistants!
I live in Davenport, Iowa, and I have not been caving for
several years. The OFD virtual tour is a great deal of fun.
I will come back to look at more of the cave. Thank you for
all the time and effort it took to create the virtual tour.
:-) Thanks Robert ~ and they are
very long-suffering!
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08.06.08
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Hi peter, I have had much pleasure in exploring OFD once
again .It is a long time since I did caving in South Wales
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I was a member of SWCC in 1957 and took part in the dig up
from Dip Sump .It was a bit like digging your way up through
a bag of pea nuts . Unfortunately I was posted from RAF St
Athan to Christmas Island so that ended my connection with
you all. On return I still continued caving in the Nortern
Dales and spent a lot of time exploring Fairy Holes in Weardale
.Unfortunately that cave closed down and so ended caving for
me.You have produced a truly fabulous web site .Many thanks
for all your efforts. Thanks Peter
do drop by if you are in the area - your digging above Dip
Sump was of course crucial to finding the dry way from 1 to
2
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28.05.08
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Nice work indeed, my daughter Clare has just shown me how
to make it work! She was inspired to do the virtual trip after
making her first visit to OFD for about 12 years last Saturday,
with me and a couple of mates. (I can't blame her for her
temporary retirement from caving, she was 10 years old or
so at the time and her social diary was beginning to get too
busy for caving trips with mum and dad.) Lovely pix, it must
have been loads of work for you and the team, but well worth
it. Hope to see you in person soon to buy you a non-virtual
congratulatory beer! Best regards,
John Hutchinson
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22.04.08
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Fantastic visit, brought back good memories. Regards Mac,
Wales
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01.04.08
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Wales)
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Great site, great pictures etc. Just started caving last
year at Queen's uni Belfast, great fun... haven't done anything
in Wales yet, but have been promised a trip back home at some
point :-) I'm looking forward haha. If anyone's interested
in coming to our stomping ground, Fermanagh has some class
caves too. Ffion, Belfast
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15.03.08
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Frank
Beasley
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(UK)
Chester-field CC
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Fantastic! Nice (well, sort of) to see what we've
got to deal with to get to OFD III on Saturday! (Don't worry,
we'll mind the weather!).
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12.03.08
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(UK)
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Hi. Your excellent web site made sense of my trip two weekends
ago with the Wessex Geriatric Group to OFD 1! Since it was
the first time I’d been down the cave since 1968, I suppose
I should have been prepared for the amazing black limestone,
the lack of smell and the superb passages (but then I have
been used to Mendip during the mid 60’s to late 70’s).
Despite this being only the second time I’ve been caving
since 1989 enjoyed it immensely. Next time the through trip
perhaps.
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03.03.08
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Alex
Allardice
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(UK)
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What a joy! It was in '68 that I enjoyed my first
vision of 'Gnome's Passage' and the Trident. I was one of those
who crawled through uncharted maps hoping for safe exit - especially
the squeeze demonstrated on your pictures!
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14.01.08
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Richard
Roll
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(GB)
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Amazing - I have never been caving, but after
seeing this site a month ago I have joined my local club and
hope to do the system with my son later this year, for my 50th
birthday. You're never too old to start something new! Great!
Let us know how you get on!
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06.01.08
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Ken
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(Ger)
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Great tour. Went in last year through the top
entrance and had a lot of questions last thanks to your tour
here are now answered. Great job!
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06.01.08
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Thanks for makeing a disabled ex caver happy i have allways
wanted to see this cave. I live about 5 miles away.
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01.01.08
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Absolutly fantastic. Did OFD many times in the late 80s and
early 90s with South Sea spelo. Now living in NZ. Will do
through trip with wife later over a bottle of wine.
:-) don't spill any!
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28.12.07
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Great stuff. (Discovered stumbling around the web looking
for caving things...)
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27.12.07
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Fantastic site! (Reccommended by a friend)
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25.12.07
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(UK)
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Did some of the system in late 70's with nottingham university
cc. i really enjoyed your tour. much easier than hauling on
my wetsuit....although it does still fit!
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19.12.07
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(USA)
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That was so much fun. I loved all of the different views
of the inside of the cavern. The stalagmites and stalactites
looked so cool. My mom helped me type this. :-)
Thanks Hannah, I'm glad you enjoyed exploring!
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15.12.07
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(UK)
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Wicked site. Can't wait to visit system. Well done. Will
be visiting this system soon. Did an internet search - your
link came tops.
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12.12.07
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(USA)
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26.11.07
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(AUS)
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Good Day Peter, just back from my virtual trip
to the columns, finaly made it without dropping the key!! Well
worth the effort, wish I could have seen them in real life!
All the Best, Chris
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23.11.07
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(USA)
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Great Site! I am a disenfranchised engineer and, now, substitute
teach. I am trying to get the science teachers and students
to use this site. Tons of info. You guys did a great job.
Most of my caving has ben in New York State and West Virginia.
Keep up the good work. Thanks!
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13.11.07
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Dai the
spy
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(Wales)
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Brilliant much the nicest trip I've done in years, come to
think of it, it is the only trip I've done for years. Almost
tempts me to come out of retirement. Could you include a virtual
trip to the Copper Beech as well? Thanks Dai. Good
idea! Except we tend to drink at The Gwyn these days!
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10.11.07
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(AUS)
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Ahh what memories!! Used to be a member of the South Wales
Caving Club back in the sixties, around the time of the move
from the old cottage to the present ones. Alas I am now confined
to a wheel chair with Motor Neurone Disease. At least, thanks
to your wonderful site, I can revisit old favorites and explore
the new ones! Thank you so much!!! Chris. Thanks
Chris!
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18.10.07
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Neil
Ringdahl
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(Peru)
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Great site for a great cave, having visited it
last year it was great to see where I got my direction wrong,
and the places where there were some awesome memories. If youre
keen to do some caving in Peru, give me a buzz. Thanks!
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14.10.07
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Adam
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(Eng)
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Wow. what an amazing tour!!
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11.10.07
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Jack
Randell
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(Hades CC)
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Great site, great piccies! Despite having been
to OFD many times in the last 25 years or so I have hardly scratched
the surface so it is good to see so much more with so little
pain!
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04.10.07
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Chris
Watson
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(Wales)
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I'M PRACTICING THE CAVE FROM THE WARMTH OF MY
HOUSE. EXCELLENT REALLY WANT TO CAVE NOW BUT ITS 12.30AM AND
ITS TAKEN ME HALF HOUR TO GET HERE!! WILL RETURN IN THE FLESH
WITHIN THE MONTH. HOPEFULLY BEFORE THE GROUND FROSTS!!!!!!!!!
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02.10.07
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(Eng)
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Went round OFD with my scouts led by Idris - great
cave - why did I never get to do this when I was their age???!!!
I shall feel just that little bit less comfortable on the mountains
knowing there is all that space below my feet!
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30.09.07
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Steven Arndell
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(Wales)
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I didn;t realise there was such beauty only a few miles from
me
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21.09.07
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Nicola
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(Wales)
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What a great virtual tour. I'm claustraphobic
and there's no way I could ever go caving, but it was excellent
to be able to see what's down there. I'll stick to walking above
the surface but thanks for sharing your experiences below.
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20.09.07
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(Wales)
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Fantastic site! Wish I'd found it before but better
late than never.
Hope somebody does similar ones for other caves/systems like
Titan ( another amazing UK find ) or the Lechuguilla ones in
New Mexico.
Guess you'll be inundated now that it's been on BBC News site!
Yes, 6 months worth of visitors
in 3 days! Thanks everyone!
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19.09.07
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(Cymru)
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Fantastic site I thoroghly enjoyed it. Want to visit for
real now.
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19.09.07
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(Scot)
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Wonderful site! I must admit I was totally engrossed yesterday
and spent hours making my way through. The photos are amazing
and you all obviously had great fun, but to put together a
site such as this is quite remarkable. I was so pleased when
I found the key, but havn't told my son where it was yet!.
We have only ever been to show caves in the past, Dan yr Ogof
and Grottes de Sara in the Pyranees., but to experience what
'lies beyond' in safety was very special. Huge thankyou, and
when we are next in the area we may contact you to see if
there is a chance of a trip?
Sure, go to www.swcc.org.uk
and you will find how to contact us.
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19.09.07
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19.09.07
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18.09.07
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(UK)
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I visited the system a number of times in the
late 1970's as a member of Queen Mary College Caving Club and
the Westminster Speleological Group. A fantastic site and excellent
memory jogger. Some very good photographs. A well thought out
website. Excellent.
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18.09.07
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(Cymru)
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Gwefan bendigedig! Thanks, it
means "marvellous site" so I'm told!
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18.09.07
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(UK)
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I used to do a lot of caving in my younger days - late 70s
and 80s - mainly in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. I doubt if I
would have the agility to do it again (or the desire - cold
and wet are different in your 20s). But this tour brought
it all back - it really gives the feel of caving in a way
I didn't think possible. Well done - you've brought me back
a lot of happy memories.
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18.09.07
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(UK)
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Beautiful caves and an excellent site. Amazing to get the
real feel of caving from the warmth and safety of my desk!
Takes me back to Uni days, where I would venture into the
dark! Loved it.
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18.09.07
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(Wales)
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One of the purposes of the 'WEB' being utilised
so well. An experience designed to be shared with others using
superb photography and great enthusiansm. Thoroughly enjoyed
it!
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17.09.07
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Liz
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Amazing pictures and the tour is wonderful. Best
website I've seen in ages. Well done!
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17.09.07
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Bobbi Schlatterer
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(USA)
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17.09.07
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(USA)
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I used to go caving here in south Georgia. I am
too old for it now, but the photos sure make it look like fun.
I hope you guys enjoy your cave and stay safe. Take care...Mike
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17.09.07
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brilliant....! great site and hours of fun thankyou
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17.09.07
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(UK)
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Excellent!! Really interesting, and very easy
to get immersed in.
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17.09.07
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(Wales)
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This site is brillant. Don`t think I`d like to
try it in real life though.
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17.09.07
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(USA)
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What a fabulous set of photographs with a great
way of linking them. Very effective. Always a pleasure to read
about my country of birth. I look forward to my next visit.
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17.09.07
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(USA)
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Excellent site, you did a fantastic job it's a
lot of fun. Going to give my kids the link tonight so they can
have a go, better than the junk they go to! Job well done give
yourself a pat on the back!!!!
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17.09.07
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(Wales)
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Well done but you'll never catch me in a cave
like that so nice to see from comfort & safety of my home
:O)
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17.09.07
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(Scot)
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Why? Why? - I mean WHY would anyone want to go
through these tunnels???? There's mad you are!!!!
Seriously - Great site - thank you for making it possible for
a cowardy custard like me to see these wonders - because I'll
never be going down there in person! :-)
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17.09.07
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Peter
Guinan
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(UK)
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I went into Ogof Fynon Ddu in the 70s and your
tour brought it all back to me. Magnificent. Peter
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17.09.07
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Jonathan
Howells
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(Wales)
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watt a fantastic site i could never go into a
cave but this the next best thing
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17.09.07
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Derek
Taylor
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(Wales)
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What a beautiful & very fascinating website.
Well done the photographer(s) the web designers but especially
the (mad)potholers that brought this wonderful spectacle up
to the surface for us all to enjoy!
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17.09.07
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Frank
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(UK)
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well done fantastic site, well worth another visit.
pictures brill, will tell my mates
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17.09.07
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Mr Carey
Thomas
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(Wales)
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Between 1979 & 1981 I was working as an assistant
outdoor pursuits instructor at a place called Minerva Outdoor
Ventures in a converted farm (possibly called Rhongir Isaf or
Uchaf). I was introduced to caving initially by going down Graig
Y Nos cave above the farm of the same name. A small system but
ideal for taking down children from the centre.
Myself and other instructors were privileged to be invited to
go down into the nearby OFD1 by the SW Caving Club just up the
road in Penwyllt Quarry (where a part of the film 'Young Winstone'
was shot).
Even now in my late forties I will never forget the experience.
I can still remember vividly the bolt traverse with the water
rushing below. It gave me a taste for caving and soon after
I went down the nearby Little Neath River Cave with a fellow
colleague (Martin from Yorkshire) where I saw a pure white trout.
It was like being a kid in a sweet shop. This site has brought
back many happy memories and I thank you for it.
Discovered browsing - Starting talking about my
younger days and decided to do some research on the cave systems
in South Wales.
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17.09.07
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Keith
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(Eng)
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Thank you for putting so much work into the cave
complex and making it accessible too so many people through
1. the virtual tour and 2. by opening the cave system up. The
caving system looks fantastic and beautiful.
The web pages are informative and the virtual tour and photographs
are 1st class. Thank you again. Keith :-)
Thanks it's our pleasure! Thanks to everyone for all these messages,
its hard to keep up!
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17.09.07
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Martin
Evans
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(Wales)
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extremely well put together web site, excellent
photos
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Naweed
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(Eng)
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I love the site, great work.
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17.09.07 |
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Dave Oakden
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(Eng)
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what a fascinating insight, well done.
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Jackie
Snape
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(Wales)
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Very interesting and gives a good insight. Only
been caving once back in the 70s. I was at Barry College and
we used to go on outdoor pursuits courses and once went to Dan
yr Ogof, enjoyed it then, but too long in the tooth now!!!!
so great to have a sight like this. Thank you
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EA
Williams
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(Wales)
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Wow, this is fantastic! I've just spent nearly
two hours running around the system. It's like Colossal Cave,
but with pictures. "Xyzzy!" Drat, nothing happened...
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17.09.07
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Stace
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(Spain)
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Many thanks I've just completed my second traverse
of the cave, the first was for real... errr 29 years ago. Now
I feel old, but you have brought back some great memories. I
must consider rejoining the sport now I live in Spain.
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17.09.07
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Edski
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(Eng)
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Most impressive. Terrific pix!
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16.09.07
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Lloyd
Gibbs
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(GB)
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Excellent site, thanks for the virtual tour, it's
great and I hope to visit the cave sometime soon. Keep up the
good work...
Regards. Lloyd Gibbs
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16.09.07
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Andrea
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(UK)
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What an amazing feat to have explored the system
and finally broken through like that and what a brilliantly
evocative and informative site.
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16.09.07
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Sian
Morris
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(Wales)
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10/10
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16.09.07
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Philip
Pankhurst
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(Eng)
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An excellent site, quite apart from the astounding
cave system
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16.09.07
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Sally Blackledge
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(Scot)
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The nearest I'd allow myself to squeezing through
underground passages. I've been to Dan yr Ogof and that's scary
enough for me.
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16.09.07
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David
Ede
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(Wales)
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haven't been in ofd since accompanying joe jennings
and marg sweeting many years ago congratulations on an excellent
site brought back many memories of trips with paddy o'reilly,
denis kemp etc.
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16.09.07
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Jackie
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(Wales)
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Fantastic photos and website. I have been climbing
but never caving - bit too old now - but it is great to see
the underground systems and try to find my way around. Will
visit the site again frequently.
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16.09.07
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Dave
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(Wales)
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Hi great site and it has got me all reved up to
join North Wales Caving Club so after a phone call they are
taking me to Poachers cave in Cilcain! Cant wait :D
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10.09.07
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Lisa
Lewis
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(USA)
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Extemely cool! I haven't been caving in years,
and I tried to get to these caves when I was last in Wales a
while back. We didn't have time to do this ourselves. Great
photos!
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10.09.07
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Gary
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(Oxford)
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Seemed pretty easy, maybe because my first ever
trip was Long Henslers at gaping gill, but Im sure it will be
a bit harder to do in real life. But other than that the trip
was pleasurely exciting. Many thanks for the experience.
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07.09.07
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Mike
Allcock
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(UK)
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What an amazing site! I do a bit of site building and I'd
be very very proud indeed to produce anything like this! I
emailed a friend tonight to tell him about the site - he'd
seen the recent BBC program on caving and was full of awe
about the formations etc. so I thought he'd enjoy a trip through
the superb photographs here. I happened to mention to him
that I'd been the 38th person to complete the hardest part
of the through trip (I wish![Grin]) back in October 2003 and
asked him to note what the counter had reached now if he got
there.
After sending the email I couldn't resist having another go
myself, and I'm surprised to find it's only up to 495 after
nearly 4 years. Hey, maybe if I wasn't too fat, almost an
OAP and hadn't spent my life climbing up rather than down
I could be a crack caver! [Very Big Grin] If you do make any
additions I'd be very pleased to hear about them.
Again, congratulations on a superb site. All best wishes Mike
Allcock.
Thanks Mike, in fact I think the number
of virtual "through trippers" is about similar to
the number of real ones.
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04.09.07
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Steve
Fisher
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(NZ)
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Hi, this brought back memories. I did OFD I and II back in
95....It was a great experience and a truly great cave. Keep
caving guys and girls.....I know I would if I was there and
15 years younger
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26.08.07
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Frank
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(USA)
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One of those things that make you want to say hummm. Wonder
how much energy, time, and resources this has eaten up? Not
an endeavor for the financially challenged I'll wager eh wot?
Hi Frank - in fact you can join
a club and go caving real cheap!
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25.08.07
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Libby
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(UK)
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Came across this site by accident and have thoroughly
enjoyed myself.....couldn't do it for real though..too claustophobic!
Watched a BBC prog about Titan and it fired my imagination.
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25.08.07
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Kyle
Holman
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(UK)
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Well Done for one of the best websites i have
ever to come across, letting you explore the cave with pictures
and choose your route brilliant. It must have taken ages to
build but the effort is there for all to see.
Well done :) Which system is next
Discovery: researching the deepest cave in uk on google, to
do the highest point in uk to the deepest in 24hrs.
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24.08.07
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Emma
Judson
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(UK)
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I've not been down OFD since about '96, and that was before
i knew how to work the internet or indeed a computer! (No
im not that old i just watched my father on a computer and
thought 'thats NOT for me..., all that swearing....) Nice
to go through the system virtually.. for those not so fat
and lazy as I, get down it for real! I love the pictures of
the Toastrack. Just as i remember it from childhood :)
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20.08.07
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Robin
Bennett
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(GB)
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as an x member i am glad that i can still see
wot's going on down there. how is lorry doing in his cottage?
is bee still about? Yes they're
both going strong as far as I know!
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18.08.07
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Rpbert
Rushworth
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(UK)
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Did OFD in 1976 out of Reading Uni- had to be
rescued as some joker charged our batteries only to half way
- bit of carbide ans some mars bars saved the day. Brings back
such memories.. the best meal of my life sausage and beans in
a hut further down.
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17.08.07
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(USA)
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Well, this is a great vicarious experience for me seeing
how that I am very claustrophobic. I used to go caving with
a friend in a small cave outside my home town as a teenager,
but eventually had to stop because of the panic attacks. So
I really am thankful something like this exists.
~ I am doing research fo a video game I am creating which
will feature some caves in a certain puzzle level.
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14.08.07
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(UK)
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This is a brilliant site - and clearly a brilliant cave too.
Heard about it 30 years ago (the cave) but had no idea where
it was exactly. Well done, keep exploring!
~ Discovered via a link through a geography teacher's forum.
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14.08.07
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(Eng)
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Went into OFD1 for the first time yesterday with Hereford
Caving Club. My muscles felt sore this morning but I loved
the caving. The virtual tour showed me other parts of the
cave I might get to once my strength and confidence grows.
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06.08.07
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Taylor
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(NL)
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Very nice site but i'm very happy that i'm not
underground because it looks very spooky! Marijke told it to
me. Taylor (10 years old)
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04.08.07
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(UK)
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31.07.07
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(Eng)
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brilliant experiance i am just doing my caving courses now
so hopefully soon i can take groups down.
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24.07.07
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(UK)
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Great website but can't find the key to the gate, can you
help me please? Any luck now?
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24.07.07
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(Wales)
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For a cloustrophobic like me its a great way to see caves
and all there wonders, keep up the good work.
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23.07.07
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(UK)
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Great fun! Having just had to abort the real through
trip on Saturday (14/7) owing to all the rain, I guess this
is the next-best thing . . . but we'll be back (in real life,
that is). Thanks John - many moons
ago, in fact about 25 years (!) I came to Whernside Manor on
a caving course and you took us underground - I still remember
the dire warnings of floods - glad that you are still being
prudent!
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20.07.07
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(Nth
Wales)
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Twenty five years since I was down OFD what a great web site.
Arm chair Caving at its best.
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08.07.07
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(Mendip)
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hey peter just been showing your site off still good fun
when u guna do dan-yr-ogof! see u at the meeting on the weekend
hellie x :-) one day!
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01.07.07
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(Scot)
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I found the website very inciteful and helpful. Without this
i would of definatley not of been able to understand the complexity
of the caves and the intricate tunnels systems within them.
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21.06.07
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(Colombia)
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Wonderfull experience,I dream to do it in real, but need
a bit of courage, ive got an adventure hearth, Id like to
know if u found any animals in there, how long it takes the
whole exploration,how deep from the outside is the deepest
part, is there any cave underneath of ponds? what about living
in. Hi Blanca, in the UK, we have
bats that live some of the time in caves, and also occasionally
albino, blind cave fish or newts. In this cave you can go
from the bottom entrance, OFD 1 to Smiths Armoury at the far
end of OFD 3 in between 3 and 6 hours depending how fit you
are and how well you know the cave. It would take at least
a week to explore all the passages! The deepest part is probably
50 or 60m below the surface, although the total drop is 300m.
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12.06.07
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(Wales)
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We have a cave at our property near Newcastle Emlyn in South
Wales which apparently travels for about 1 mile but has been
blocked up - who would be interested in pursuing this further?
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10.06.07
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(Serbia)
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Wonderful exploration. Brilliant idea at first
place and very, very interesting presentation of the cave. Best
wishes to your friends and You and many safe explorations. Thanks
and also to you!
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01.06.07
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(Eng)
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Excellent site! I gave up caving 30 years ago, it brought
back memories.
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30.05.07
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Bob
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(USA)
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awesome
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25.05.07
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(USA)
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17.05.07
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Peter
Collinge
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(UK)
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What a brilliant trip! Never been to OFD but did a lot of
caving in Yorkshire many moons ago. Brought back some great
memories. Thanks.
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13.05.07
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Geoff
Driver
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(Eng)
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what a great virtual tour of ogof. if i was......years younger
i would love to join you for a real look. i,m just about to
send your web details to my two sons, one in oz, the other
in n/z they will be truly amazed congratulations. by the way
i made the through trip phew Well
done!
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13.05.07
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Anne-Marie
Rhys Evans
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(Wales)
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Thank you for the tour. A few generations ago
my family owned some of the quarries and also the pub, called
The Stump, that you can see over the way, where Swindon have
their quarters. The old people would never have believed what
a magical world was under their feet. Thanks again.
Thanks Anne-Marie, it's good to have that
history connection!
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08.05.07
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(USA)
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That was awesome... but of coarse i had to have some help
from my friends to go through... they are...were afraid...
they kept saying climb out....!! i hate creepy crawleis...
by.. not much point to this but i was looking this up for
a science project. Thanks Caitlyn
- I'm glad you weren't scared!
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19.04.07
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John
Cale
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(UK)
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Great idea. Should be more of the same, for other
caves.
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15.04.07
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Andrea
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(CAN)
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I've always been fascinated by caves/caving. Last
week I was chatting with a client in Vancouver British Columbia
and turns out she was part of the original team to explore OFD
II in the 60s. She pointed me to this amazing website! I hope
to see the real thing someday.
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15.04.07
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Andrew
Ashley
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(Wales)
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Fantastic photos. Did a little caving in South
Wales with the Boys Brigade in the 70's - Mainly the Little
Neath caves - Bridge and Flood Entrance I recall very well even
after 30+ years. Would love to go down again some time.
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11.04.07
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Simon
Parker
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(UK)
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A huge amount of work went into this. Well done!
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10.04.07
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(Sweden)
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good fun! think I´ll stick to armchair caving
in the future...
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02.04.07
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Ken
Tonge
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(Scot)
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What a fab tour!!! It's got a lot bigger since I was there,
I guess about 1964 with RCAT Salford Club. Too old for that
kind of stuff now - Sad.
Thanks Ken - I was with the Salford
Uni caving club! (SUCPC), 1980 ish!
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30.03.07
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Catherine
Asbridge
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(UK)
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Stayed at SWCC for the first time this weekend and went with
a group led by Graham for an introductory tour of the Welsh
caves. It was a wonderful day and your virtual tour has brought
it all back to me from the comfort of home. Thank-you!
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25.03.07
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Paul
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(UK)
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Excellent site....not quite how i remember it but it was
22 yrs ago i did this trip with university of kent trogs (
with swcc on a derigging trip)..
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25.03.07
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(UK)
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I used to cave for, I guess 10 or more years. Of all the
caves I visited OFD has always been my favourite. This is
a great site and challenges my memory of getting around. I
was kinda going to OFD3 (the giants locker ? - cant remember
the name now), I'll get there in a while. Thanks for the brill
site.
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16.03.07
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(UK)
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must get my gear out of the garage!
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13.03.07
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Mary
Croxton
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(Eng)
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lovely to see OFD again after 45 years, since
my trips in the sixties it has grown and grown your photos were
great !!!
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10.03.07
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Stev
Pointon
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(Eng)
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excellent site, I will be visiting ofd with cheddar
caving club in the near future, your site was an excellent insight.
thank you
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07.03.07
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Geoff
Vernon
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(UK)
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Good fun web site, gives a long retired caver
a bit of fun.
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04.03.07
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Dave
Barker
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(Eng)
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That was quality. Did OFD a few years back when
i was at uni with lufbra caving club. just like being back there!
nice work.
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02.03.07
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(USA)
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Super! Very inventive and with great photos. Excellent work.
I'll definitely tell my friends to come visit the site, too.
The underground spaces are so incredible; I want to experience
the real thing. The slippery traverses above the river do
give me pause, however. And the Post
Box? Eeee -Leigh Williams, Washington, USA
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13.02.07
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peter, this is great! thanks! i just went caving
for the first time this weekend. i loved it! :) Thanks
:-)
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01.02.07
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(Wales)
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Nice work! enjoyed the tour Having been underground
in the Peak and Dales it's about time to explore S. Wales -
must get round to seeing it in the flesh.
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29.01.07
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(Eng)
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WOW!
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29.01.07
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caver
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(Eng)
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this is great footage of caving . ive been going
underground for the past 30 years . good stuff //////////////
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20.01.07
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(UK)
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I'm not a caver but have had an interest in underground
'holes' for most of my life. Heart disease now stops me trying
the real thing - so a big thank you for helping me go down a
superb 'hole' if only via a flat panel monitor!!! Congratulations
on your amazing tour.....
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07.01.07
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Ken
Gladman
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(AUS)
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HOORAY ! I found my Brother, Keith.
Only with your help. Thank you for your assistance.
Signed: Ken Gladman
That's great news! (original
message July 06)
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04.01.07
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Robbie
Warke
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(UK)
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What a great thing....well done chaps
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03.01.07
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Dave
Cross
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(Eng)
SBSS
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Just looking at what the high water over New Year
stopped us seeing. We will be back in the Summer!
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03.01.07
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Pete
Gray
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(Eng)
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The tour was excellent. Until old age caught up
with me I spent many happy times caving in the UK, this site
brought back lots of memories.
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01.01.07
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Peter Wilkinson
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(N Wales)
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A brilliant piece of work. Very entertaining and
brings back lots of memories of arduous caving trips. Now I
am too unfit and much fatter but this web site has allowed me
to re-live the action. The sound on the site is just great !
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01.01.07
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Jack
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(UK)
RFDCC
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Hi I visited OFD2 on the 27th. My first cave,
wow!
Thanks to SWCC for letting us change in their club house(es)!
Lovely common room I must add. -Jack (Forest of Dean Caving
Club)
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29.12.06
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Gareth
Jones
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(N Wales)
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fantastic tour. beautiful pictures.would love
a trip sometime.
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28.12.06
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(ENG)
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I gotta say the quality of photography is excellent and anybody
that has tried to take photo's underground with mud, water
and darkness will know what I mean. Well done to all concerned.
Thanks, and a Happy and Peaceful
Christmas to everyone!
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23.12.06
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(ENG)
BPC
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A VERY CLEVER WAY OF SHOWING OFF THIS TREMENDOUS
CAVE.
I'VE BEEN LOST IN IT MANY TIMES!!!
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19.12.06
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Tony
Melourne
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(ENG)
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SPENT WEEKEND IN WALES WENT DOWN OFD 11 I WAS
BLOWN AWAY,SOME ADRENALINE RAISING TRAVERSES LOVED EVERY MINUTE....DONE
LITTLE NEATH THE NEXT DAY WHAT A WEEKEND!
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17.12.06
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Dave
Glover
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(Wales)
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A fantastic amount of effort from Peter has made
this a magical mystery tour. My first ever caving trip was (perhaps
unwisely) a four or five hour wander around in OFD top a little
more than twenty years ago. I don't know if I would have taken
up the sport if I hadn't had such a great introduction. I have
been back to OFD many times since but fear I am no longer fit
enough to go all the places I once could. Thanks for the memories.
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15.12.06
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(Eng)
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Brought back good memories of visits to the cave in the 70's.......
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06.12.06
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(Glasgow)
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my goodness!! this is absolutely phenomenal.. luvin itttt
yass. however the little cursor is slightly annoying and will
not return to the site until it is removed. cheers
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(Scot)
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dougie babi - loving the site mahn!! keep up
the gd work aftazxx
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01.12.06
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Frank
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(Eng)
Up to the top?
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Found this site by accident boy am i glad i did,
its brilliant i'm going to have to pay a visit sometime do you
do actual tours? Or i suppose you would have to be well expirienced
and a cc member? I would welcome some info on that.Anyway fantastic
site. Thanks! Have a look at our
club website, you
don't have to be experienced or super-fit to start, but is a
good idea to join a club. For more info about caving in the
UK generally have a look at www.caving.uk.com
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29.11.06
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I wish other caves would do a virtual tour for us that are
too big
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Sharon
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(Can)
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Thanks! My grade 4 students will love this.
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21.11.06
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Nick
Hammond
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(Eng)
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wonderful if only I was 30 years younger!
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19.11.06
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Becky
Hubbard
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(UK)
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Great to look at the cave I went into this summer
with members of SWCC
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18.11.06
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Keith
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(Eng)
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Absolute fantastic tour,really interested in caving,now
i will be going,thanks keith.
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16.11.06
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Dean
Jenkins
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(S.Wales)
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Absolutely fantastic website. Very impressed with
the formations as well as variety of directions of travel. Well
Done!
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16.11.06
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Tom
Phillips
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(ENG)
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OFD is an amazing cave. I was lucky enough to
have been taken on a trip down OFD 2 last year as staff training
for Tirabad recreational centre. We never got the chance to
sample the warmth of the club house but maybe, one day. BTW,
just seen a trailer for next weeks Torchwood episode and noticed
that it is filmed at the club house, very cool....
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15.11.06
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Ian
Scott
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(UK)
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Fantastic, brings back many happy memories of
my trips around OFD. I must get back into caving again.
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14.11.06
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Chris
Howard
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(UK)
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Great website. Brought back some good memories
from when I was in my uni caving club. I was lucky enough to
go down OFD and its fantastic. Personally I do get the 'wedding
cake' - use your imagination! btw Sean - the cheese press scared
the **** out of me ;)
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14.11.06
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Florencio
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(Sao Aulo)
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not enough pictures but a bit of impressive caves
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13.11.06
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Sinead
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(AUS)
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Wonderful site,only way to go caving, for me
any way.
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11.11.06
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Keith
Parrish
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(Eng)
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Fantastic tour. Brought back many very happy
memories of my days with the club
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10.11.06
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Jake
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(NZ)
Up to the top?
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I've got to visit this place sometime before
my time is up. Wow!
A neighbour, from Wales, spoke of this cave system, and Google
did the rest. Great site. It's bloody frustrating trying to
navigate the cave system from behind a PC screen, let alone
first hand! See you there sometime.. Jake :-)
Happy to show you around!
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10.11.06
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Sean
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(Eng)
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Excellent site. Only ever been caving once, did
the cheese press somewhere near Ingleton, Yorkshire when I was
17. That'll be in Lower Long Churn,
part of the Alum Pot System at Selside. Try caving again sometime!
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09.11.06
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Doug
Scott
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(UK)
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Thanks for the memories. Age and arthritis have
forced me to retire from caving. I spent many happy years as
a member of SWCC. The virtual tour is excellent. I can still
recognize the routes and it brings back a flood of memories.
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08.11.06
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Frank
Lee
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(Eng)
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Great trip. I was led to this site after hearing
about Titan today on the BBC, they mentioned this system. I've
been in awe of caves since a child and this year went into Gaping
Ghyll via the winch.
Thanks! Good to see a flurry
of interest after the BBC
article.
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08.11.06
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Andy
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(UK)
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Went to Top Waterfall on Saturday.
Stunning!
Nice one Vince...
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07.11.06
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(UK)
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A most enjoyable trip, generally I would have no trouble
with. I wasn't too happy sliding in backwards through the
'Post Box' though. A Member of the Grosvenor Caving Club,
North Wales
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05.11.06
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(S Wales)
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Visited this cave first in 1964 Many times after
during 60's,70's. Now too old. Great to see & imagine I
was caving again. Wonderful photography.
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31.10.06
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(UK)
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26.10.06
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(Eng)
Up to the top?
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An aardvarks paradise.Takes me back nearly 38
years a trip with Tony (black rat) Jarret and Tony White. Just
found my copy of SWCC 21st annviversary publication. Still a
good read.Thanks for the memories. :-)
I have that issue too - full of historic moments.
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19.10.06
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David
Tilley
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(USA)
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Awesome! I'm addicted
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17.10.06
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Peter
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(Norway)
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Nice tour, reminds me of my trips there 10 odd
years ago. Congratulations on an excellant website
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17.10.06
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Reed
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(USA)
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This is an awesome website! Congratulations on
a job well done!
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08.10.06
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Erica
Hilld
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(AUS)
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Fabulous fun. Too old for caving now so enjoyed
the vicarious experience.
Thank you VERY much. :-) ~ and thank
you for setting a new literacy standard on the site! (And no,
gentle reader, she is not a vicar - at least I don't think so!)
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15.09.06
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Pete
Wilkins
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(ENG)
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Takes me back 30 years! Brilliant.
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12.09.06
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Graham
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(UK)
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Brilliant photography, let alone the tour!
Nice one.
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05.09.06
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(UK)
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Brilliant site
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01.09.06
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(ENG)
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Wow! Better than Mendip ... by far!
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01.09.06
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(GER)
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I want to go there...
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28.08.06
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I would just like to say how impresive i thought the web
site was, it makes me want to caving, then again it looks
a bit tight in some places. intrested ter.
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Thanks for the tour, great site.
I usually climb above ground level, but will have to change
that habit next time I come back to Wales. Can't sit here
chatting, I'm off back to explore the rest of the caves!
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Andy
Pickersgill
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(UK)
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We are going to OFD this Sat and I am looking
for a route map from the top entrance to the streamway. Looks
a good tour map but will make more sense when we all have been
there. Have fun!
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10.08.06
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Superb, Loved reliving our(now dormant) club trips to Penwyllt
in the 90's. The craic was as good as the caving. Congrats
on a great site!
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Elizabeth
&
Margaret
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(Wales)
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I've just been around your tour to see what more
there was, after being shown a taster of OFD1 by some of your
most pleasant and helpful members.We also enjoyed the talk and
explainations given at the HQ Keep up the good work.
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02.07.06
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Ken
Gladman
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(Aus)
Up
to the top?
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Looking for my Brother
- Keith Gladman
I live in Sydney Australia & would request some help
finding my Brother whom I last communicated with in 1961. Keith,
I have learnt from people in Portobello Road, has been repairing
ancient pocket watches for the last ten years & works the
Bath Antiques Market.
He is about 63 years old. He is a keen speleoligist & knows
the Mendips well. Any information would be appreciated. Thank
you in anticipation. Signed: Ken Gladman
kenglad@optusnet.com.au
Ken, you could also try posting a message
on the caver's forum at www.caving.uk.com
. You could also try to contact the Mendip Caving Group
www.m-c-g.org.uk in case they have heard of him. All the
best. PCW
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01.07.06
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Steve Roberts
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(UK)
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Well done!
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29.06.06
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Felix Cryer
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(Wales)
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The tour was amazing! I didnt think anything
so beautiful existed in our amazing country! I cant believe
I havent been told or tout about this!
Thanks alot, Felix (15 yrs)
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28.06.06
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Phil
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(Wales)
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Hi, just done a surface walk around Pwll y Rhyd
today and sparked an interest i've always had. Found your site
when i got home ,amazing photos ,thankyou. :-)
Congatulations! You and Zucca are nearest to the 10,000
th visitor to follow the lure of the virtual underground
since I launched it in Oct 2002! Thanks one and all in fact
for all your positive comments! PCW
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25.06.06
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Zucca
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(IT/UK/
USA)
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I was a keen novice trying to impress my newly
aquired caver boyfriend. We did *all* OFD I *upstream*. you
can call it genius if you want but after nearly 8 hours of struggling
at the boundary of my possibilities I elected caving to be my
sport. Thank you for the pictures: (when we were there it was
far more wet :S )
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24.06.06
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Rick
Rogers
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(West Yorks
UK)
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great tour thanks
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21.06.06
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Jimmy
Gardner
-Gaskin
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(AUS)
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a fantastic site - thank you for sharing the
caves with us hopefully one day we will be there in person.
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12.06.06
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I am 4 years old and I really liked the tour. now I know
why aunt marijke likes wales. :-)
Thank you Lina - your English is very good! I hope you can
come to visit the caves one day.
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Shelly
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(USA)
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Marvelous site - you've obviously put alot of
time and effort into it. The cave system is beautiful and thank
you for giving me a way to see it from "across the pond"!
:-)
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31.05.06
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Roger W
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(UK/
China)
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Brilliant site! I dropped the key a couple of
times before I got to the columns, though.. Must bookmark this,
and come back again. :-) Well done
for getting to the columns!
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25.05.06
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Nikki
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(Eng)
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superb virtual trip. Made me want to expore them
properly!
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18.05.06
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Brian
Donahue
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(USA)
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Don't blame me for George W.. Like most Americans,
I didn't vote for him.
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16.05.06
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Jo
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(AUS)
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Superb site! I particularly liked reading the
stories from some of the original members of exploration back
in the early days. Riveting stuff! :-)
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12.05.06
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Wal
Gamble
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(SA)
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In 1985 you good folk showed my wife Frances
and I around OFD. It is still vivid and unforgettable in my
mind, one of the best caves I ever visited. Cold though, in
RSA we have nice warm caves generally. It was great to walk
(crawl & climb ) down memory lane.
Thank you for then and now - WAL Our
pleasure!
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11.05.06
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Dave
Allanson
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(UK)
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Brilliant tour must see more, thanks for building
it.
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30.04.05
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David &
Jackie
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(Nth Yorks UK)
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A superb site, we love the sound effects! When
are you going to do the Gaping Gill System? Now
that's an idea! And we can drop in on that lovely couple we
know . .
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25.04.06
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John
Marino
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(USA)
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Loved the tour and will take it again soon. Am
going to tell others about it also. Thank you for providing
an outlet for people who aren't as mobile as they once were.
Sincerely, John Marino
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23.04.06
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Stephen
Elwell
-Sutton
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(Scot)
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Brings back many happy memories. Thanks!
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07.04.06
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James
Ellaway
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(Aus)
Up to the top?
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I started caving at OFD when I lived in Swansea,
back in 1994-95, although I wasn't there long enough to become
a member of SWCC. What a great place. And what fantastic memories
I have of thundering underground floods, and emerging at night
from the top entrance to see the lights twinkling in the valley
below - awesome! It's great to see the guided tour of the caves,
and the photos are excellent. I'm feeling rather homesick now!
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07.04.06
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Ildi
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(Hungary)
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It is a superb website of a fantastic place in
a wonderful country. I hope to visit Cymru again.
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04.04.06
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Sam
Nielsen
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(USA)
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very good map
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03.04.06
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Amber
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(USA)
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this is an awsome web site.
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03.04.06
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Graham
Nevett
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(Eng)
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One of my favourite sites. Like the sound of
the water too.
Well done!
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02.04.06
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Pete and
Ian
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(Eng)
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Wicked tour! great photos too
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01.04.06
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Mark
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(Cornwall
UK)
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Great way to spend my lunch hour! only wish I
was fitter and younger...
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27.03.06
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Allissa
Hawk
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(California)
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This website is like off the hook man off the
hook.Like I mean TOTALLY!! So I think everyone should check
it out. Bye :-)
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16.03.06
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britany
jones
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(California)
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this websit is tottally cool
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16.03.06
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Kenneth
W Fraser
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(AUS)
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Too long in the tooth now to go caving except
vicariously as with our virtual journey which was much enjoyed
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15.03.06
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Shannon
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(USA)
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Very cool tour!
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12.03.06
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Phil
Sperry
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(USA)
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exploration of cave!
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10.03.06
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Ann
Elder
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(Korea)
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Your pictures are really nice! it must have been
really hard to take pictures in the dark good job!...
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10.03.06
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Eileen
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(USA)
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fun thing to do in Geosystems... but then again
I'm easily amused.
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Matt
Conners
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(USA)
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great site
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09.03.06
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Alan
Solford
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(Wales)
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I'm a member of Brynmawr Caving Club, anyone
intrested in a new dig in the Hafod area, Brynmawr. Brynmawr
caving club has lack of members this comitted members at the
moment so i would appreciate some interest, thank you for your
time. Alan Solford If anyone can
help Alan with his dig, I will put you in touch with him.
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02.03.06
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Clare
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(Wales)
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Wow! Ive orienteered on OFD (nature
reserve) quite a few times but didnt realise how big
the caves are!! Never been caving but your tour (and getting
to the columns) has convinced me it could be quite fun! Its
a great site. (Well done!)
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02.03.06
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Sarah
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(Eng)
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What a fantastic site, what amazing formations
and columns. My partner and I took our sons to Cheddar showcave
last weekend and loved it and want to see more (my partner is
a big fan of the recent film Descent!).
Would love to come and visit, we live in granite country and
I miss limestone landscapes. Keep up the good work. And
well done for finding The Columns!
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01.03.06
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Andy
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(Wales)
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i haven't been caving since 1990. my favourite
through trip ofd2 to cwm dwr quarry. after looking at this site
iam going to have to dig the wet suit out, and head for the
stream way. keep up the good work.
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17.02.06
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(Hungary)
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16.02.06
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(Wales)
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An amazing site overall. In my day it was "just"
OFD1. It is wonderful to see those dark places so well illuminated.
My carbide lamp could not have competed but it had something
the electrics could not provide. I really must see if an old
lags' trip would be possible. There must be more old SWCC
members like me, retired from caving many years ago for all
kinds of reasons but wanting a look at the old places and
perhaps new while they are still able. Go
for it! I know what you mean about carbide lamps - a warmer
light and more like "exploration".
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14.02.06
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Ruth
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(UK)
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Woohoo!! Just got to the columns... oh yes!
Great site, thankyou! :-)
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02.02.06
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Dave
Holmes
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(UK)
Up to the top?
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The cave lived up to expectations in terms of
scale and scenery, except my virtual tour covered OFD 1 and
we went in via the top entrance so didn't find the Toast Rack.
Still, a fascinating tour with some tricky route finding, the
Judge and Shatter Pillar, Salubrious and the Chasm are a few
landmarks and names that spring to mind. We weren't alone on
Saturday, it was cold on the hill so probably attracted more
than usual below ground. My first and definitely not the last
trip to OFD.
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31.01.06
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Peter
Youngbaer
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(USA)
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Awesome virtual tour! Found this through a newspaper
article citing Arthur Vause's website. You folks still use those
long cable ladders? I did in France in the 1970's, but now use
SRT. Cave softly. Peter NSS 16161
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31.01.06
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(Phil)
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wow!! what a great tour!! i first thought itd in our place
'sagada'. (Philippines) ~ I bet
your caves are warmer than ours!
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29.01.06
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(Swi)
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One of the best speological web-sites.
Congratulation. Thanks !
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28.01.06
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(Ger)
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Great site, I did the through trip with the screen,
the keyboard and neoprene wrapped round my fingers..exhausting.
Cheers from the Baden-Württemberg Cave Rescue Team. AlexBy
the Way, how about a virtual cave rescue team ? Try
this www.wbcrt.org
our cave rescue team !
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27.01.06
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(UK)
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I'll be taking my first trip down OFD on Saturday,
so the virtual tour is a handy preview, I hope the real thing
is as entertaining. I'll let you know how I get on. Dave - Cheddar
Caving Club
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25.01.06
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(UK)
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Hi, I noticed on your visitors book that there
was a Swindon Caving Club, do you have any contact details for
them? Can't find web details at
the moment, and he didn't give his e-mail, but will post here
if I find out more.
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23.01.06
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Jon
Drury
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(Wales)
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it was nice to see the old girl again as i've
not been to ofd for many a year. cheers guys.
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15.01.06
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Jim
Farrer
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(Eng)
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Have been in OFD 2 three times this trip was
nearly as good. Just short of the beer. Briliant site keep up.[EX
RRCPC MEMBER]
 Here
you are!
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02.01.06
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Great site! Looking forward to a trip this coming tuesday
:)
Happy christmas from everyone at Swindon caving club. Thanks
and Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to everyone too!
Peter
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Steve
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(Scot)
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Superb site, bringing back fond memories of caving
trips in OFD - will be back soon.
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22.12.05
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Dawn
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(UK)
Derbys
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Fond memories,circumstances do not allow caving
(not at present any way)lovely site! well done and definately
reccommend anyone giving caving a go!!
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20.12.05
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Christopher
Amabilino
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(Eng)
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it was a really moving tour and now i ve planned
my route through the top entrance
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18.12.05
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Frank G.
Andrews
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(USA)
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Back in the mid 1950s I ran across the British
Caving Manual in the California State Library,and it included
information about OFD. My brother and I loved the manual and
thought the name OFD was one of the "coolest" names
for a cave that we had ever run across. It has remained so over
the ensuing centuries. You all have a great site, and it is
a pleasure to see pictures of our old friend. Thank you very
much. :-)
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15.12.05
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Suzanne
Mather
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(USA)
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What a beautifully done website. The photographs
are exceptional. We have hoped to be able to travel to Wales,
and your virual tour has convinced us that we have to come.
Thank you for sharing your information.Sincerely, Sue Mather
Florida, USA Always knew I should
work for the Tourist Board!
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14.12.05
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Nicky
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(UK)
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Had to have a go at falling off the wire traverse!
very clever. Thanks - good to see
you both at the weekend!
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12.12.05
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John
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(Wales)
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Brought back many happy memories. Iexplored this
cave often in the 70's but alas I cave no more.
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05.12.05
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Bob
Gregory
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(Wales)
Up to the top?
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Very clever stuff! Brilliant website engineering
and splendid photographs. Thank you for a very enjoyable browse.
I was a OFD1 "Leader" and on the committee of SWCC
in the late 50s in the days of Peter Harvey, Bill Little etc.
There was no OFDII or III in those days but many happy memories
of trips, John & Sylvia Barrows, the old cottage down by
the main road and beery Saturday nights at The Gwyn. Any relation
to Oliver Wells? Thanks Peter (No relation!)
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29.11.05
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(Wales)
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Ah, so you think you have me eh? We'll see about that then
....look out .....
. . . yes, you are clearly more than
a legend. . . I will put up a page dedicated to stories of
Smith soon!
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15.11.05
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(Eng)
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Fantistic trip in need of several pints!! I have not been
caving for a number of years now. My fingers are getting tired
so i had better get on with the trip i hope i wont require
rescue!!! For virtual rescue go
to: www.wbcrt.org
and for lots of good advice for the real thing!
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14.11.05
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(UK)
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Great site - well done. Could just about find my way around
despite not having been there for a few years.
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14.11.05
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Lucilla
Dale
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(Wales
Mon)
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Geocacher davethecave provided a link to this
site on the Groundspeak Forum...and here I am spending Sunday
evening exploring wonderful underground places. What a brilliant
idea! - I'll never be able to do this for real but thanks for
providing this virtual opportunity. My
pleasure!
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13.11.05
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dodgy
daved
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(Eng)
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When younger and very much slimmer (learly to
mi 60's) I did a bit og wallowing in very simple passages in
Mendip and Derbyshire and thoroughly enjoyed a brief wander
here....I will return!
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13.11.05
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janetc
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(UK)
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A great site. Haven't been caving since 1978,
but I remember enjoying it, especially jumping in an underground
lake at the end (Brecon Beacons somewhere)plus discovering that
I wasn't claustrophobic after all!
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12.11.05
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tailgate
partyer
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(Can)
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Excellent site it is like you are actually in
the cave. I do caves in Canada and dont get a chance to go caving
in Britian. So now I get to see what your caves are like
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12.11.05
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Lucy
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(Eng)
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hello,great site i have been wondering if to
join the cave club it sounds rather interesting and fun hobby
to do :D Have a look at our club
site! www.swcc.org.uk
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11.11.05
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Shaista
Rana
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(Eng)
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I think that this website is very good and exiting
i absolutely love it. :-)
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11.11.05
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Joy
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(Eng)
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hi
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11.11.05
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Wookey
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(UK)
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This is a remarkable peice of work Peter. Congrats.
(I'm here swotting up as I coming for a trip this w/e and it's
been a few years since I had to find my way round top). Very
handy :-) Thanks, and did you found
your way to The Columns?
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11.11.05
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Sarah
Hibbert
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(Eng)
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great place to stay although someone took my blanket
- Sorry to hear that, you can mail our
cottge
warden to see if it's been found.
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29.10.05
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Pete
Wilkins
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(Eng)
Up
to the top?
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What a brilliat web site! Has brought back so
many happy memories of my caving days back in the 1960's please,
how about doing LNRC soon??
Thanks, you may have to wait, its DYO
next if anything, and the only time I was in Little Neath it
was in high flood and I had to get a chap out of the crawls!
Close shave.
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28.10.05
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Helen
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(Wales)
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ace web site love it sooo much but when are u
guna do dan-yr-ogof???
Hi Hels :-) one day! Really busy at the
moment, but do plan to, maybe in the spring!
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27.10.05
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Carrie
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(British Columbia)
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Cool website!! It was my first time in a real
cave and I wasn't scared a bit;)
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22.10.05
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Julian
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Wilts
(Eng)
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Brilliant concept - all the images without the
discomfort!! Can't wait to get back to OFD for real though.
Sound effects were good too.
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18.10.05
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John
Childress
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(USA)
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Cool website.... I am still ringing the water
out of my clothes from the fall in the stream... I should have
clipped on the rigging line on the transverse,,,,,
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12.10.05
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Rob
Potter
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(Eng)
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Great website!!!, I want to get invovled in caving
and have a possible move with my company down to the Swansea
area early next year. This has inspired me too find out more.
Fantstic pictures, fabulous info. You guys are so lucky to see
all these natural wonders. hope I can get to see some of these
for myself soon. Thanks
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11.10.05
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Nichole Gauthier
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(USA)
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Anybody know of a way to get ahold of any member
in the Middle Ozarks Lower Earth Society (MOLES)? Would love
ANY info at all. I'm using it to locate my father, Lyle Gauthier.
I haven't seen him since I was 5 and am hoping to find a way
to contact him.
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06.10.05
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David R Liles
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(Eng)
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This really does look wonderfull, thank you all,
for setting it up. To what extent can a well built man and his
wife travel these caves, please ? I have really enjoied this
trip, thanks againe for setting it up as you have.
The entrance to OFDll is more accessible
than OFDl, and more suitable for beginners. It's always a good
idea to join a club when trying caving, and you are welcome
to visit us on line at www.swcc.org.uk
or for real in South Wales and someone will show you around
the easier bits!
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24.09.05
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Tony
Hall
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(Aus)
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A long time since I enjoyed the experience of
a through trip for OFD 1 to OFD 2. Excellent website. Well done.
Tony
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22.09.05
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Graham
Hart
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PCG
(UK)
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Cracking site brought back happy memories of
OFD2 and the Westminster
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20.09.05
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(Bulgaria)
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Dear friends, BRAVO! This is really good web site whiht bautiful
photos. Caving or die!! :-)
www.helictit.org
Yours is good too my friend -
I like the gas mask!
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17.09.05
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(Eng)
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I liked the tours very much, thanks for all the effort. Someone
posted the link on darkplaces.co.uk...
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Jeff
Boisvert
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(USA)
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this is the best caving site that i have ever
come across.. good job..it is like a game ..but your photos
are great ..keep up the good work. Thanks!
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16.09.05
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Eddie
Florer
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(Eng)
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As a lapsed caver,I was VERY impressed with your
presentation.W
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03.09.05
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Sue
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(Wales)
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Great way to spend a lunch hour, I look forward
to tomorrow's tour. :-)
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01.09.05
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Scotty
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(Eng)
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Some very, very good photography and a really
nicely laid out virtual tour - I'm impressed! :)
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31.08.05
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Tom
Wilby
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(UK)
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Excellent even more fun than when I did it for
real in 1974 with others from Swansea University
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27.08.05
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Jack
Tilsley
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CICC
(BC CAN)
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Hey great site . Pics look great . We mudsuckers
here on Vancouver Island have fantastic caves also so if you
all happen to get to this part of the globe look us up and we
will share some gettin down n dirty with ya . Cheers Jack Tilsley
(cicc) Central Island Caving Club
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23.08.05
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Andrew
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(Eng)
Up to the top?
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What a brilliant website. I really enjoyed OFD1
last weekend. Initially went down the tube (crawl) on the right
at the start into a squeeze finally with nice curtain formations
(which are sadly broken in palces) then back to the main streamway
on to Bolder Chamber. It started to go into flood when we where
in Bolder Chamber and hence had to do the Emergency exit route
via the chain then round back down to the toast rack... awesome
trip and website. Must do the real thing again soon !
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19.08.05
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Alan
Jackson
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(UK)
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What a great VIRTUAL tour. In the 1970s I spent
many happy hours with Gary Jones, Pete Hall, Haden Rhys,and
many more in OFD 2. Gary and I were the first into the upper
oxbow series extention. Although we did find a single boot print
on a ledge. Does anyone have any info regarding who might have
been there before us ?
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18.08.05
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Karen
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(Wales)
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What a fab site! The virtual tour is excellent.
Never made it down OFD when I was working down the road, but
ONE DAY!!!
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17.08.05
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(USA)
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Thanks for a wonderful adventure. I never could have experienced
it without you. Terrific web sight. Sue McGann Texas
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16.08.05
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(UK)
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What an amazing record - a real labour of love,
obviously.
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15.08.05
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Judy
Soffe
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(Eng)
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My virginal virtual trip into OFD. Well worth a look.
Have done a few caves but nothing that looks like this one.
Cheers for the dry introduction. It was much warmer as well.
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12.08.05
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Anthony
Rands
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(Eng)
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What's the point of those silly things following you around
whilst browsing the comments section. Very stupid and annoying.
GET RID OF THEM. Everyone is usually
so complimentary that it helps the balance to have a complaint
now and then. - Love to comply, but I like them!
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06.08.05
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Anthony
Rands
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(Eng)
Up to the top?
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What a great site! Used to cave here regularly
in mid 70's went to coloumns many times, before gate arrived.
Longest time in the system I recall was 14 hours doing the round
trip and various excursions.
Took quite a few Scout Groups around also. I hope the "facilities"
have not grown too grand from my time, certainly could not have
been more basic!. As I write I have a SWCC Penwyllt 1977 mug
on my table and a brick in my garden from the old miners cottages
opposite the Swcc buildings that I presume are now gone. You
have stirred my enthusiam for the old cave I may have to visit.
Thanks
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06.08.05
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(UK)
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As one who in the past has spent many hours in
OFD this virtual tour is fantastic - well done.- Noel
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27.07.05
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(Can)
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Really interesting. Very impressive even for virtual tour.
Good job.
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27.07.05
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Teri and
Ray
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(Britain)
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Blimey, it looks scary to me (Teri, but im a
girl and Ray thinks its ok but he's done better!)
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19.07.05
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John
Bolt
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(S Wales)
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I visited OFD2 in the summer of 1970 in the company
of a friend from the Osbourne Hotel, Rotherslade, who was part
of the SWCC Rescue Squad (Name unfortunately has faded with
the passing of years). We entered at the top entrance and scrambled
down the boulder pile to the passage with the crystal pools
and the straddle traverse, then chimneyed down to the area where
the Judge and the Trident are. On return up I couldn't get through
the boulder pile as I wasn't fit enough to pull myself through
- I thought I was reasonably fit till then. We exited via another
route and I was stiff for 4 days, but absolutely thrilled with
the experiance. Being a keen photographer, I fancied one of
those ammunition baxes one of the team had - waterproof and
strong. When I returned to S Yemen where I worked for BP, I
went to Sheik Othman market to buy a box. The stall holder said
it's only 48/- (£2-40p) a lot of money in those days;
I was expecting 5/- (25p). When I said it was expensive he said
"But Sahib it's full" and it was; 500 rounds of 303
live ammunition. I couldn't do the deal as owning ammunition
was a right no-no even in the Yemen for a foreigner. Still I
have such happy memories of OFD2 and thanks to all who made
the trip possible.
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19.07.05
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(USA)
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Great, you took me to a place I could never go
on my own. The wonders of nature. Thanks
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17.07.05
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Julie
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(UK)
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absolutely brilliant tour. cant wait to do it
for real.
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07.07.05
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MaryEllen
Rockwell
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(USA)
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Thank you so much for the wonderful tour, I am
sitting here with my mouth agap, viewing the beauty of the cave
and the bravry of the explores.:) M.E Thanks
MaryEllen, we just love caving, it doesn't really feel brave,
well maybe a little . .
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29.06.05
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Chad
Roe
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(USA)
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Hello all, I just started a caving Club here in the states
and wanted everyone to know about it. It is called "The
Kaving Krew" and our website can be found at the following
URL: http://cave.offroadextremes.com
. Please take the time to check it out and let me know what
you think. - Chad
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16.06.05
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cat
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(UK)
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ive not been caving - and therefore found the
virtual tour v insiteful - like the rocks :o) the bats scared
me a bit :O) good site - thanks! but there
aren't any bats . .
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15.06.05
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Tony
Rich
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(Eng)
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Always a great stress reliever; caving without
the discomfort!
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15.06.05
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Matt
Saltzer
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(USA)
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This cave is beautiful. The passages are much
larger than the cave I used for a similar tour/educational experience
for the web. Feel free to check it out at www.yorkgrotto.org
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14.06.05
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(Eng)
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08.06.05
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(Ger)
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Great! Congratulations for this page!
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05.06.05
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Dean Ruddick
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(Fr)
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Its a great tour the reseau underground is just
like a french cheese i do my caving here in france (ardeche
causse mejean etc ) we use a lot of rope!!! i really enjoyed
the tour and the comments .great site!!!
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02.06.05
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(USA)
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I really had a lot of fun!!!
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24.05.05
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(Eng)
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I was the 198 to get to Smith's Armory. It was very good.
My grandad was the caver called John Oz. Well
done Emma ~ have you managed to find The Columns?
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21.05.05
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Back after 30m years. Well done on a good effort.
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21.05.05
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(Eng)
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Excellent web site, I was in OFD last weekend and it's great
to be able to trace my foot steps!
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17.05.05
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(Aus)
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Well, it was alright, the stalagtights were quite cool. And
i enjoyed looking at the crevices and things. I have never
seen anything like this before and I think it gives a good
idea of what the caves are like to those who are TOO AFRAID
(Jean and Kim) to go caving. I enjoy cavong myself. Thanks
Bet!
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16.05.05
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(Eng)
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Having completed a through trip from OFD2 to Cwm Dwr with
Sue M. yesterday i just had to take the virtual tour to show
my work colleagues why i was so achy today! Excellent trip
yesterday and the virtual tour has me wanting to do more down
such an amazing cave!
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16.05.05
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(UK)
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Nice virtual tour, really want to do trip and try route find
for real
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16.05.05
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(UK)
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Fantastic! I only fell down 1 hole!!! Can't wait to get there
and do it for real-caving-not falling.
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13.05.05
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(UK)
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Yes very interesting.
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11.05.05
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Poppy
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(UK)
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It was very interesting and educational. It was fascinating
and very educational. It made geography much easier!
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11.05.05
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Richard
Watson
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(NI)
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Hi, I work at Marble Arch Caves one of Europe's
leading tourist caves and have been caving for a long time.
I am very impressed with the virtual tour - so much so that
I have recommended it to colleagues all over Europe in the UNESCO
European Geoparks Network. Thanks!
Wow!
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07.05.05
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Marion
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Kent
(UK)
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Wow, I love the new bits that have been added.
Really fantastic work!!! Keep up the good work.
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05.05.05
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Dick
Ellis
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(UK)
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Well done Peter a really great website.Have done
the through trip a number of times in the eighties but large
areas of the cave were unknown to me.Very enjoyable will visit
again.
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27.04.05
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Nancy
Vickers -
Tier
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(USA)
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I am reading about Ddu and I just wanted to thank
you for furthering my insites .
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26.04.05
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Tom
Butterwirth
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(USA)
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Thanks for this great site.. The work you put into this project
really shows!! I am lucky enough to live in Pendleton county,
West Virginia and have done most of the caves in the county
and now I want to do yours too thanks for the tour .... Tom
Thanks Tom, you're welcome anytime -
are there any links to caves in your area?
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25.04.05
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I did the loop through OFD1 yesterday (streamway-escape route)
for real! My first real caving trip, it was hard work, with
plenty of bumps and bruises (including two black eyes) but
great fun. Must learn to hold on tighter when going down from
Pi Chamber to the Elephant's Posterior! Thanks to Martin and
Gareth, my very patient mentors. PS Excellent website, much
more comfortable than the real thing...
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Derek
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(USA)
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Love the virtual tour. Really gives one a feel
for the cave. I was fortunate enough to do some caving under
Mendip whilst living in Cheltenham. Currently an NSS and grotto
member here in the states. Would love to get back to UK though
and do some caving under Wales.
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08.03.05
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Ralph
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(UK)
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Was it mickey mouse or a pig on a stick? Nice
one pete, fantastic weekend mate! Great website!! Hope to see
you down there again soon:) WOW FACTOR TEN!!!
My pleasure!
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29.03.05
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Luka
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WV
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(No message)
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23.03.05
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Helen
Brooke
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(Eng)
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Ah at last! i got to the colums it's only taken
me like 2months! well i have to admitt it was worth it the phots
are ace!!! i now want to see them for real so much more! the
whole thing is so good and it gives me somthing to do during
collage when i'm board and far far away from the really thing!
i think Dan-yr-ogof should be next!! i am a total enthiusiastic
victim! thanks pete see you soon hell
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22.03.05
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Corinne
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(Eng)
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This brought back so many memories as I went
into this cave....a complete novice, on a teachers caving weekend
from Kilvrough Manor , Gower. not bad for a music teacher!!
I loved every minute of it then although it took weeks for my
knees to recover. My daughter had just been down OFD on a caving
day from Kilvrough which prompted me to look for anything on
the net about it. Thanks x
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20.03.05
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Chris
Eley
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(Eng)
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Magnificent, better than the real thing! (in
that your splendid photos
show much more than my light did... I look forward to be able
to visit some of the smaller, but still pretty bits such as
Mini Columns and Speedy Caver- I hope you can find time (and
helpers ;^) to add some of these. Don't try to do the whole
Labyrinth... Mini Cols are on the list
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14.03.05
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(USA)
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Brilliant - wonderfully done. I actually was playing with
doing something similar for some of our Colorado caves, but
haven't gotten to it. You've set a very high bar.
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11.03.05
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Grzegorz
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(Poland)
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I'd like to present interior of cave building
3 - D model using special photogrametry software and photos
taken with digital camera.
I need information whether anybody has tried do it. Maybe similar
models exist yet??????? Thanks for help stukpuk4@interia.pl
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11.03.05
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Michael
Devlin
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(Can)
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This is awesome! I love the way you've put this
together....terrific work, obviously a labour of love. Happy
caving from central Ontario (home of the Warsaw caves....small
but fun). Thanks! Glad you guys
can spell 'labour'!
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09.03.05
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James
Slade
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(Eng)
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Amazing idea, good for explaining what newbies
will be letting themselves in for. Has also given me some inspiration
for future trips.
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02.03.05
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sophie and
jacky
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(Eng)
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It's a brilliant virtual tour - We'll show it
to our friends!!!!
We haven't finished it yet, but it's great.... And much better
than doing Art homework!! Which is what I should be doing...
:-) Glad you like it! Maybe some of the
rock shapes can BE your art homework?
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01.03.05
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Mark
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(Wales)
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enjoyed the virtual ofd 1 round trip at least
you dont have to walk back to Penwyllt ! Mark Cwmbran CC
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21.02.05
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James Grzech
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(USA)
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An absolutely brilliant website! I know it took
alot of work, but well done! Thanks and have a great day!
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21.02.05
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Chris
Fox
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(UK)
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Brings back good memories - anyway back to my
dig in Goyden!
Well done a high quality interesting virtual tour that sets
the standard for the rest of us to attain.
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19.02.05
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Carolyn
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(Eng)
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wow - looks wonderful!
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17.02.05
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Arthur
Price
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(Eng)
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Going through your wonderful website was far
more comfortable than the long days I spent in Ffynon-ddu in
1948 assisting E.A. Glennie with his Geological Survey. Regards
to Peter harvey-good to know he is still active.
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16.02.05
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(Wales)
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Just found your site. V impressed. I was in SWCC with Bill
Little,
Lewis Railton, Clive Jones. Must visit OFD one more time.
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11.02.05
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Fantastic site - thanks for a cracking look around
OFD. I'm up to go in there for real for the first time in a
couple of weekends time - so this has been great and I'm looking
forward to spotting the virtual bits for real !
Thanks Again !
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09.02.05
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(Can)
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No doubt you have been told many times how wonderful
the site is - I must have spent the last two hours there - and
the columns are truly beautiful.
I used to cave and fondly recall my very first - Sunset Pot
in Yorkshire - 30 years ago. I have just returned from Mexico
and visited some cenotes - but you have rekindled my love of
holes in the ground - or in Canada - holes above ground. I just
registered with SWCC - looking for an old friend fom University
Days. :-) Thanks Jennifer, you made
my day!
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(UK)
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Fantastic. I'll never have to bother going real
caving again.
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05.02.05
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(UK)
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Really great virtual tour.Wish we were young enough
to go. We're sending my brother, Graham Candy instead. Been
caving since he was a lad. Keep him off the scrumpy!!.
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28.01.05
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Steve
Birch
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(Scot)
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Excellent website and virtual tour of the caves.
Has been a few years now since I was caving in South Wales and
look forward to getting back into some big cave (presently exploring
much smaller, but sporting caves in Skye where I live!). Great
site.
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19.01.05
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Well done Peter, it's great fun. Shame you couldn't find
any better-looking models than Martin Hoff...
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John
Sevenair
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(USA)
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Great concept, well executed, beautiful photos.
Congratulations!
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07.01.05
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Peter
Devlin
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(UK)
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Excellent website. Getting lost and going round
in virtual circles was more fun than being lost and wet in a
real cave. The virtual tour is a great idea. Well done.
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07.01.05
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Mike
Cato
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(USA)
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Great tour! Hey, I was wondering if any of you
folks know an "Americanized" caver friend of mine
named Tony Iles who's originally from Wales. He's been here
in the U.S. for at least 25 or 30 years. He claims he did some
exploring early on in Dan-yr-Ogof. I think he's about 65 and
I'm sure his old heart would get a thrill if I could pass on
some news from old friends. Cave on! I'll
mention this in our club circular!
. . . a few days later: Tony Illes was a founder member
of the Gloucester Speleological Society in 1956 and was very
much involved with the early caving within the Forest of Dean
with people like Paul Hayward and Dave "Sparkie" Parker
before moving to the USA. He has been back to the UK a few times
over the years since moving and always gets in touch with GSS
members when he is over here. Quite happy for you to let the
chap in the USA know we know Tony.
Best regards Paul Taylor Gloucester Speleological Society. .
. . .
. . . and later: Thanks all, I like to gig Tony every
now and then about him being a part of ancient history. Since
I was born in '58, that GSS information will work nicely. He's
a great guy and we've done many caves together. That 65 year
old man puts this 47 year old to shame...plus he fits in smaller
leads than I do. And he does it all on just a couple of pieces
of hard candy! Thanks again, Mike Cato
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06.01.05
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(Wales)
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It's been a long time since I was a member of the S.W.C.C
and heart related problems mean that I can no longer cave,
so a virtual trip is the next best thing, many thanks for
a great trip I would also like to say hello to Clive Jones
if he is still about (yes he is).
ATB mike.
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04.01.05
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Rob
Hughes
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(Wales)
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well done really enjoyed the trip (its been a
long time since iv been in there!!!) the site was well worth
the visit I'LL BE BACK
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02.01.05
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Buckett
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(UK)
Up to the top?
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WOW! Caved in this system 30years ago through
the seventies. Great to be reminded of all the good times. Had
a quick look over Christmas and got blown away by the picts.
Put on a pair of old smelly wet socks, to remind me of the damp,
grabbed a pint of beer and logged on for a trip. Had a quick
trip up to Smith's Armoury and then into the Columns, no trouble
with the key. There is a route to the Columns that avoids the
gate, but has a 18ft pitch into Coloumn Chamber, or is this
gated now. No, it's not used any more -
I went that way the first time.
Great to see all that lovley red tape and string protecting
the formations, I and my caving buddie Bassett laid all of it.
I am going to get together with Bassett, put on the old wet
suits, fill the ammo box with mars bars and do the through trips.
I will let you know how we get on. Is the pom-pom still there,
now that is a formation!! Yes
Thanks again for the trip. P.S. Lets have Poached Egg climb,
I missed falling down it. It's on the list!
Buckett.
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