Saturday 7th October 2023

John Cooper, Pete Hann and Jude Vanderplank (Adrian has badly bruised ankle from last Saturday so not caving). Double mix of cement taken in. By the time Jude reached Pete he had nearly used up the first bucket of cement. Once finished I lowered the second bucket to Jude and went back to the bottom of Father Duckmas shaft to collect the third one leaving the empty bucket in its place. Once Pete had finished the second bucket I lowered the third one and Jude then went out. Pete continued cementing, cursing all the time as water dripped down his neck and mud and pebbles fell out on him. Finally he had emptied the third bucket and we exited. At least the same again next week required. 1½ hours. John.