+the pooks Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) We were looking at the Slingsby map while sitting in the cave and noticed it was shown a lot higher up. The contours lines are very close to each other in that area, so any small horizontal deviation relates to a big vertical deviation. I doubt Slingsby's sources would have really known much about the cave anyway - it is really quite little known. A Mountain Club expedition (reported in the 1958 MCSA journal) found buttons and various other items in this particular cave (they are on display at the MCSA club museum, don't know where that is though). See article by Mike Scott. In fact it is Charles Morisson mentioned in this article that took us to the cave. Having now done the route to the cave, it is not actually that hectic - only scrambling required - no rope stuff. Apparently the route Penny would have taken would be up the front of Kloof Corner and through the neck (at Kloof Corner Medium cache). Edited March 2, 2011 by the pooks Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... Quote Link to comment
+paddawan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... Sounds good....... I would be keen........ Quote Link to comment
+SawaSawa Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... We await further enLIGHTenment! Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... oooooooo... Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... ARE YOU UP TO IT? Deep under Cape Town, walking in the dark. One and a half hours of adventure ...... I have found someone who will lead a group into the sewers and tunnels under Cape Town. Its a one and a half hour tour. I have space for 15 people. I want to make it an Event Cache. I need to know if there is enough interest before organizing it. The usual cost is R350 to R500 per person. I have secured a quote of R175 per person for 15 people. I was thinking of doing it in about a months time. There would be a get together afterward too. (Suggestions on venue?) Who is prepared to commit.....to the darkness ? Edited March 2, 2011 by CapeDoc Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... ARE YOU UP TO IT? Who is prepared to commit.....to the darkness ? I'm in depending on the date! Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 About a month's time. Please give dates that would suit you. Tom, you alone? (Moots?) Quote Link to comment
+paddawan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 About a month's time. Please give dates that would suit you. (Moots?) April looking a bit hectic with Easter etc. I could do 9th or 10th if it is not too draining. Quote Link to comment
+mr panda Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm in like flynt. There are few things that'd trump this! Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 About a month's time. Please give dates that would suit you. (Moots?) April looking a bit hectic with Easter etc. I could do 9th or 10th if it is not too draining. I'm in, with eagleise. At this stage any weekend should be fine except April 28 - May 2, but that is a long way off. Quote Link to comment
+SawaSawa Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 yes please! - am pretty flexible up to 4 April then away for a month after that Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Andre is in! Anytime, just not the holidays over the Easter period. (21/4 - 2/5) Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 11 - 20 April is good for me, but could also do weekend of 9, 10 April if need be Only me for now! Quote Link to comment
+malo mystery Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Sounds great, Sundays are better for me. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm keen - not fussy re dates for now Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm in.... I'm in..... I'm in.... No matter what the date, I'll shuffle things around.... Crystal Joy, who works with me are keen too... (Depending on the date.) Quote Link to comment
+capeccr Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm in - that goes without saying!! Thunder would be there as well given half a chance...... Quote Link to comment
+Zambesiboy Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Zambesiboy - would love to explore this small Zambesi - lets see what dates come up..... Quote Link to comment
+Hesamati Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 We're keen! At least two of us... Weekend dates around end of March pretty open so far. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sunday 10 April looking good.......except for me! I may be able to wangle it though (come home from holiday two days early). Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 There will be 14 spaces available (I am taking one!) It will be a first come, first served basis once the listing is published. First 14 "will attends" will go on the walk. No reservations. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hi Discombob! Welcome back!! Good to have you in Cape Town! Is there any way we can contact you? I am free on Thursday pm. I am at your disposal. What are we going to do? Quote Link to comment
PAR-3 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 THE DARKNESS BECKONS.....UNDER CAPE TOWN...... I'm keen! Last time I explored storm drains was in Pietermaritzburg, looking for bats when I was doing my M.Sc. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Wow this thread is buzzing lately! Just to confirm - still going ahead on Silverstream-Ledges this Sunday 6th March. Platteklip gorge parking 0730. At this stage it is the pooks, Dbob, capeccr, paddawan, hesamati that I know of. Please sms if you are coming so that i can contact you if plans change. Laurence 082 766 3807 Quote Link to comment
+AndyT1 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm in for Silverstream-Ledges too !!! Will SMS as requested. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) A friend is looking for others to join on a walk through Orangekloof on this Saturday am. Any takers? (10 Places available.) (Last chance to see disas) Edited March 7, 2011 by CapeDoc Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 THE DARKNESS ...... may have to wait a while!I am going on holiday soon and the only realistic week end for me...is the same week end that the guide will be away!! DANG!!! It looks like April 23 or 24 would be the earliest to go (but by then it may be raining and not so fun). How many would be able to make it then? Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Easter's no good for me!! Double Dang! Quote Link to comment
+Hesamati Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Will only be able to make it on the 23rd. Definitely no fun in rain - have seen too many movies with storm water rushing down a sewer... Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Easter is not good - most people are away and we are committed to a Cederberg onslaught. We'll be away from the 22nd till the 27th. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well double Dang! I dont want to rain on the parade! Does anyone else want to host it now? Most of the leg work is done. I you guys want to go without me, I wont mind.... Quote Link to comment
+Hesamati Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Shocking...! A Western Cape cacher has allegedly logged a find using less than 372 characters! Can possible witnesses please ID the suspect from the lineup below? Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 We will try our best to identify the guilty party. We think it could possibly be the guy in the Batman suit. Second from the right - the one with the hang dog expression, but we could be wrong. Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 and not a gate in sight! Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Scandalous... How dare he write a sub-372 log??? I think a commission of inquiry should be set up... This is a serious matter indeed... Quote Link to comment
+RedGlobe Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Ha Ha...it must be the “party pooper” (second from the left) Quote Link to comment
BassonCJ Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hey All - I am new to the GC world in CT, but totally loving it! The underground event sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment
+g.i.s. Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hey all! I'd like to set up an event to start the brainstorming session for the proposed South African Mega Event. Gauteng's already got one coming up (GC2PK15), but before I publish it I want to gauge interest and availability. I'm thinking about 1.5 hours max, just a brainstorming session (for those interested in proving to the Gautengers that the Western Cape is the logical choice for the Mega Event!). Who can make the week of April 11-15? After work, in the evening, at the V&A Waterfront, somewhere (open to suggestions!). Quote Link to comment
+malo mystery Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 It appears that Steenbras River Gorge is going to be closed for at least a year from 1 May 2011 for rehabilitation. Link Anyone wanting to do Crystal Pools GCH3DR might want to make a call before setting out on their adventure. Quote Link to comment
+SawaSawa Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 HMS Birkenhead (GC2N4F1 SS:Birkenhead by: paddawan) Hi All Just a quick heads up on a talk to be given on the above ship (from launch to incredibly tragic sinking with massive loss of life) by author Martin Fine (wrote 'Birkenhead Revisited') on Weds 30 March at Simon's Town Museum (17h30 for 18h00 start) R15 (incl. wine + snax) Call Margaret on 021-7823298 for more info if required. If a few geocachers show up & are hungry after the talk - we could always pop over to the Pescado across the road for pizza or seafood nutritional support & general chat! See you there! Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It appears that Steenbras River Gorge is going to be closed for at least a year from 1 May 2011 for rehabilitation. Link Anyone wanting to do Crystal Pools GCH3DR might want to make a call before setting out on their adventure. Thanks malo Mystery My dad had mentioned that to me, although he said it was closing the end of this month, but i guess its open for one more. So get your chance to do it before I disable/archive the cache, it really is a super place to go, especially if you follow my swimming route, and laugh in the face of baboons! Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It appears that Steenbras River Gorge is going to be closed for at least a year from 1 May 2011 for rehabilitation. Link Anyone wanting to do Crystal Pools GCH3DR might want to make a call before setting out on their adventure. We might be interested in joining you, but probably won't be in a position to do it for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment
+Hesamati Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 So get your chance to do it before I disable/archive the cache, it really is a super place to go, especially if you follow my swimming route, and laugh in the face of baboons! Thanks to MM's message I've overcome my to-do-list lethargy and will be going up there with a group of muggle friends early Saturday morning. Let me know if I can pick up a permit for anyone (can't book but they've agreed to give them to me on Friday afternoon...). Quote Link to comment
Capewalker Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Let's see who can find this fynbos... Clue: 600 metres south-west of a hairpin bend in the pass that was named after the man who started the apple industry in this area. You can check if you are correct at: http://sightseeking.com/sightseeking/sight.seam?sightId=31 Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 - Viljoens Pass between Grabouw and Villiersdorp? Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Let's see who can find this fynbos... Shouldn't this be in "Where am I" ?? Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I agree this is not a Where am I" topic! Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) SAMP Cape Brainstorm GC2QX72 Please attend and have your say. It is important that as many Cape Town cachers as possible attend and give their point of view. In two weeks or two months time it will be too late. Edited April 7, 2011 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Maybe the mega event should be 500 cachers doing a group trip down Pristine Quote Link to comment
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