Vince, Nick, Jake, Jon, and Brockers
Another early start to drag a couple of 1.2m x 0.6m sheets of 6mm plyboard to the current end of the cave beyond Trick or Treat. The purpose was cover over the potential ‘bone’ layer to allow further removal of overburden. Nearly finished as the team arrived. Then ensued a brief discourse regarding strategy and for future plans to excavate the ‘bone’ layer (once more is exposed).
All good, I set off to the back of the queue, Jake got on with digging, Nick clearing (?) spoil away, Jon transported the spoil across the chamber to the hump, and Brockers dragged it over. I was at the bottom of the ramp hauling the spoil from Brockers and carried it along to the bottom of the pot. Every now and then Brockers came along and together we hauled the spoil to the top of the pot and onto the ledge.
Midday came and digging was ceased to clear out the cave. In total, 73 bags were filled, hauled, and emptied on to the heap. It had been raining quite a lot and it was now very slippery and mucky!
Refreshments were enjoyed by most at the Hunters’ Lodge Inn.