Vince, Nick, Jon, and Tav
Due to a variety of circumstances, a suggestion was put forward “shall we have a Sunday session?” There were some minor glitches but, eventually, it came to pass. A suitable team gathered at the farm on Sunday morning.
Underground, Jon and Tav were dispatched to Can of Worms to continue the excavation on the southernmost side, Nick and I provided the support, clearing filled bags and rocks, also did a bit of mud scraping along the ledge. The bags and rocks were taken out to the surface; bags were later emptied and rocks added to the wall extension.
In Can of Worms, the digging doesn’t get any easier – dry, compact sediment. The ‘alcove’ that was just being exposed last weekend developed into a more substantial wall, in effect, constricting the southern direction. It might be that the only option is to dig the floor and try to get some more depth. Which ever option will result in slower progress. We could split our efforts and have two small teams working at the NE and SW extents in AUD and Can of Worms, respectively. Time will tell.
On the way back to the surface a palmate newt was picked up and relocated to the entrance area. Today’s total = 57 bags filled, hauled, and emptied and quite a few rocks added to the wall. It was now time to set off for the Hunters’ and refreshments.