Blimey. Respec' bro' (or something or other).boxelder wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:56 am Housemate of mine did Nikki's Leap once. Head tilted back on splashdown rendered him unconscious Luckily his brother was at water level and got him out. 1:30 here:
https://youtu.be/XfAVDDVI_s8
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But happily drops 80ft into cold, dark water........He wasn't a very confident swimmer
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I used to jump off the pier and pump house at Harrington without hesitation when I was a kid, but I took one look at Nikki's Leap and thought "nope".
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A good read that Reg. It's interesting to hear about someone else's take on my back garden
And yes, Cwm Pennant is lovely and quiet. Shame you didn't get to Gorseddau as the cantilever wall between the waste and tack is something else tbf.
A good effort that
And yes, Cwm Pennant is lovely and quiet. Shame you didn't get to Gorseddau as the cantilever wall between the waste and tack is something else tbf.
A good effort that
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Ta. I wondered when you'd be along our Jeff . I tried not to upset the locals (apart from that mad bint (*) in Bangor) while I was there. I visited Gorseddau in 1986 on the bike - doubt it's changed one iota up there, time stands still in that area doesn't it .summittoppler wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:11 pm A good read that Reg. It's interesting to hear about someone else's take on my back garden
And yes, Cwm Pennant is lovely and quiet. Shame you didn't get to Gorseddau as the cantilever wall between the waste and tack is something else tbf.
A good effort that
Problem is I could have spent 3 days in just ONE of the quarries I visited!
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Fair play on that way down. Its quite intimidating from the top looking down.
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Been re-reading Snakes n Ladders again and have only just twigged this reference Pete . E8 7a indeed.
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Great read, interesting what gets people out and exploring
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Fascinating read. Thanks Reg
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Enjoyed that Reg, might plot that route and go for a nosey round. Old industrial remains are fascinating
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Nice 1 reg enjoyed that
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Loved all of that, thanks for taking the time to share!
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Thanks for the comments folks. I'm still getting flashbacks. Amazes me sometimes what you can pack into just a few days.
How are we doing Alastair? Hope you're enjoying all our somewhat eccentric micro/miniadventures in This Place . Interested to hear what the professionals think .
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Quality industrials there Reg. I always like a bit of backstory to my rides to keep the interest too.
Bugger about the nicked helmet Glad you got through the trip safely. Now you get to go shopping for a new one...
Bugger about the nicked helmet Glad you got through the trip safely. Now you get to go shopping for a new one...
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Great trip Reg, after my indoctrination at the WRT I find it fascinating, it would be great to take the climbing gear for additional exploration
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