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Old 19-11-2007, 07:10 AM
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Hi Guys, it has just been heard on the news where there are at least 25 workers trapped one kilometer under ground in a gold mine just up the road from me, at Mt Clear.

Efforts are under way for their rescue as we speak, and contact has been made with one of the miners, hope, and prey that all are rescued safe and well.

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Old 19-11-2007, 07:13 AM
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Oh dear – this is most unwelcome news. I hope that everyone comes out safe and sound. Our thoughts are with the miners, their families and the rescuers for a safe and swift outcome.

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Old 19-11-2007, 07:23 AM
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only just heard that news this morning on the 6oclock news this morning - not good but at least for the minute they are safe.
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Old 19-11-2007, 09:12 AM
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I just heard that all the miners have all been rescued, that is good news indeed.

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Old 19-11-2007, 09:20 AM
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Phew - that is good news indeed!

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A damned dangerous business, mining. Glad to hear they're out.
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Old 19-11-2007, 09:27 AM
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I used to work as a mine Geologist many years ago, I only lasted a year though, just never felt comfortable underground. Exploration geology was more my style.
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Old 19-11-2007, 01:51 PM
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dangerous in deed! glad they are all out!
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Old 19-11-2007, 04:26 PM
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Yes it is good that all are safe and well, I would be dammed if i would work under ground

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Old 19-11-2007, 06:34 PM
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It's the darkness that gets to you Leon, you turn off your lamp and you literally cannot see your hand in front of your face even when you are touching it. It is like being totally blind.

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Old 19-11-2007, 06:37 PM
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It's the darkness that gets to you Leon, you turn off your lamp and you literally cannot see your hand in front of your face even when you are touching it. It is like being totally blind.

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Happy there out of there.
And Snake Valley is like that when it is a good night
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Old 19-11-2007, 09:02 PM
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Oh yea Mill, I have seen Snake Valley on a cold dark night, that i can handle.

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Old 19-11-2007, 10:32 PM
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I started my working life as a Coal Miner, as my father and uncles, male inlaws and outlaws did. Left as soon as my apprenticeship was completed, "Not a job for man nor beast" IMHO
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Old 19-11-2007, 10:39 PM
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Wish choice i reckon.

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Old 20-11-2007, 08:39 AM
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I went down a coal mine once during my studies, never again.

Soft rock mines are even scarier than hard rock mines, all that creaking really unnerved me.

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