Tim Dobson
Thinker, Blogger, Hacker, Hiker.
Sunday family caving trip with firsts
22 September 2024
from today: a Sunday family caving trip. Some firsts: James's first walking underground James's first experience of puddles (he loved them) James's first lost wellie in the mud (first of many!) Swipe to the end to see my top advice for avoiding skin damage underground. [We're experienced in this sort of thing – all the […]
Baby became more crawly and cave suited
22 September 2024
He became more crawly and cave suited and booted thanks to some wonderful friends. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Observant ones will notice a baby on backpack
21 September 2024
Those of you who are particularly observant, will notice it's Christmas in these photos. I promise I do not love Christmas so much I've started celebrating it in September. These are simply old photos. He is, indeed, a bigger boi now. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Put your hand up if you like stroking doggos
19 September 2024
Put your hand up if you like stroking doggos Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Baby in saucepan near Bud Zero – pray for them
18 September 2024
Pray for any baby forced to sit in a saucepan near Bud Zero. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Parenting thoughts – avoiding plastic turned out differently
17 September 2024
When I had a baby, I thought it would be possible to avoid posting lots of photos of my child to social media. I'd be able to keep up my normal fare of social media magic and no baby photos would grace it. This was in error. I now basically only have photos of my […]
Delicious burgery bits meal with Jen
8 January 2023
Throwback to a delicious burgery bits meal with Jen! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Caving Crew committee takes on Hillocks Mine
7 January 2023
Some time ago, the Caving Crew committee met to take on Hillocks Mine. Hillocks mine has some large, big walking passages. It also has some memorable climbs, SRT and a few other bits. Amanda said: "The crawl in the puddle to the tunnel of doom. That really harvested some courage. " Originally posted on this […]
Climbing Clan culture of care and support
5 January 2023
One of the things I'm most proud of the Clan is a culture of sharing knowledge onwards to the next generation. Over the last year, Mark has been organising sessions to help people learn how learn skills, but also how to help people learn to pass on skills well. This is such a crucial area […]
Assorted moments from the Climbing Clan trip to Skye
4 January 2023
Assorted moments from the Climbing Clan trip to Skye. Happy Happy Memories! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
A memorable day with Rachel on the Cioch in Skye
3 January 2023
A memorable day with Rachel on the Cioch with the Clan in Skye. it was a fantastic day out, with great weather and we were able to do the Cioch by the classic slab Diff route next to it, followed by Collie's Route and topping out up the gully (via the cave pitch). We then […]
A familiar pose from my climbing partners on Skye
2 January 2023
A familiar pose from my climbing partners! A memorable day in Skye! A late start, and an early retreat after "fun" routefinding a Diff on Window Buttress. I thought I'd sussed it… until it felt mega hard. Also Liv's first abseil. I bailed of a rated accessory snapgate and left a sling. Sad times. Originally […]