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Runscar & Thistle 19 May 2013 19:44 #10662
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- Paulh
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On a cold and miserable morning two intrepid explorers made the journey from Doncaster to the YSS hut, not knowing quite what to expect !
But four smiling faces a few handshakes and a nice hot brew was a good start to their first caving experience. After a cuppa, a chat and a tour of our top class facilities we kitted up our explorers with some suits and helmets.
Paul had decided that Runscar and Thistle would be an ideal destination considering the atrocious weather conditions , I was pleased as i had not been before either
Arriving at the parking spot we were supprised at how busy it was.
Off across the field we soon found our first entrance and one by one disappeard into it. That first nip of cold water in the wellies was refreshing to say the least
,in and out of both caves we explored vigorously stopping for photos on the way ( about 300 hundered between Paul and I 
) .
In Runscar PJ was the only one brave enough to get a proper soaking through the sumpy bit, I turned back after I got a face full of foam looking like Santa.
After a couple of hour exploring these two great little caves we headed back to the roadside for a descrete change into our dry gear. And of couse we then intoduced our guests to the delights on Inglesport Cafe.
A great afternoon had by all, And we have two potential new members.
Paul G, Pete J, Gordon, Paul H
Try cavers- Mick Hughes & Anne Hansford
But four smiling faces a few handshakes and a nice hot brew was a good start to their first caving experience. After a cuppa, a chat and a tour of our top class facilities we kitted up our explorers with some suits and helmets.
Paul had decided that Runscar and Thistle would be an ideal destination considering the atrocious weather conditions , I was pleased as i had not been before either
Arriving at the parking spot we were supprised at how busy it was.
Off across the field we soon found our first entrance and one by one disappeard into it. That first nip of cold water in the wellies was refreshing to say the least
,in and out of both caves we explored vigorously stopping for photos on the way ( about 300 hundered between Paul and I ) .In Runscar PJ was the only one brave enough to get a proper soaking through the sumpy bit, I turned back after I got a face full of foam looking like Santa.
After a couple of hour exploring these two great little caves we headed back to the roadside for a descrete change into our dry gear. And of couse we then intoduced our guests to the delights on Inglesport Cafe.
A great afternoon had by all, And we have two potential new members.
Paul G, Pete J, Gordon, Paul H
Try cavers- Mick Hughes & Anne Hansford
