Vince, Jake, Tav, Nick, Jon, Brockers, and Mike
Replaced the surface hauling rope, packed bags ready to be refilled, time to get underground with a full squad assembled today!
Jake digging beyond Trick or Treat (or, nearer to An Unexpected Development, really) assisted by Tav. I hauled the spoil up the slope and handed it over to Nick who then moved it across the chamber to the hump, it was pulled over to the other side by Jon (initially). Mike was attending to things in Can of Worms aided by Brockers. The spoil was carried along to the bottom of the pot then on up to the entrance, and as the morning progressed, it was hauled out to the surface.
It is still rather mucky throughout the cave (except for the digs!). there was some discussion regarding prospects beyond Trick or Treat, but it was decided there is still plenty of digging to be done before we can fully understand what is going on. Cave passages never do what is ‘predicted’ and always more likely to do the unexpected!
As ever time moved swiftly, and the cave needed clearing of filled bags (the rocks are being stockpiled at the pot for removal on another day). Today’s total = 104 bags (about 30 from Can of Worms) were filled, hauled, and emptied (some more easily than others).
The session ended with a visit to the Hunters’ for the usual refreshments.