I was away this weekend attending a workshop ‘Integrated Microscopy Approaches in Archaeobotany’ at the University of Reading. And, very good it was too.
However, there was an attendance at Hallowe’en Rift. Nick penned the following summary:
” A four-man team, Brockers, Jake, Matt and Nick, assembled.
After the usual pre-session discussions on the inappropriate actions of all those not present digging commenced. It was Nick at the face, Jake, then Brockers and Matt in the newly designated ‘Spastic Spot’ at the top of the slippery slope. There were 10 loads of rocks hauled out and 30 bags of mud and gravel. When the production rate slowed, Nick continued digging while the others moved outwards to clear the cave. The way on, well, it’s sort of lacking an air space, and isn’t the most compelling lead, but we have seen worse! 4 full bags were left in the cave. A retreat towards the Hunters was made in a timely manner, i.e. early.”
