I guess I'm new around here

Venture · 18 Dec 2023, 2:50 am

Hey there! I'm Venture and I've been exploring on and off for nearly 14 years now, I prefer drains and bridegrooms to abandos due to their comparative permanence but that doesn't mean I won't check out an abandoned building if I'm nearby, I've explored roughly 20 drains which might seem like a small amount considering how long I've been at it but when I said off and on I really meant it, I would say 15 of those 20 were done within a 2 month period during the summer of 2021 and some of the drains I have gone through a stupid amount of times.

I want to get more into it, I guess that's why I joined here—to immerse myself in the culture more, even if that means just reading old posts from time to time since this place doesn't seem particularly active from what I can see.

I don't particularly like exploring alone, apart from the rare occasion I just want to get away from everything for a few hours. The real enjoyment for me is going to these places with like minded people and just having fun. Recently, some friends who've gone drain walking with me over the years and I decided to start a small group called the Tunnel Toads dedicated to just that. It's nothing serious, as you can probably tell by the name.

I guess my main mission is to get to 100 drains explored before I kick the proverbial bucket or whatever, but knowing me if I ever reach that goal I'd automatically be aiming for 200 the instant it happened

Anyways that's me for the most part, glad to be here!

ironfistdoug · 18 Dec 2023, 8:53 am

Looking forward to hearing more of the Tunnel Toads in the future

Venture · 18 Dec 2023, 8:40 pm

Hoping to do a bunch after the new year!

ImGladImNotA · 19 Dec 2023, 8:14 pm

I love your web site and efforts. Nice to see someone into it that's actually willing to show us what they've done.

Echo · 20 Dec 2023, 12:29 pm

Tunnel Toads. Had to rack my brain for a moment to remember where I saw that. Painted in the diversion chamber of Cunningham Pier! Surprised you've done that one within your limited selection of 20. Not because it's a bad drain but just because it's in Geelong.

Venture · 20 Dec 2023, 12:39 pm

That was very recently, of course you and I were going to do it 3 years ago but you hurt your ankle

Good to see you man hope you're doing well. Plan to go back to Geelong sometime soon to hit Geelong Darkie

Echo · 20 Dec 2023, 1:22 pm

Venture wrote: ↑
20 Dec 2023, 12:39 pm
That was very recently, of course you and I were going to do it 3 years ago but you hurt your ankle Good to see you man hope you're doing well. Plan to go back to Geelong sometime soon to hit Geelong Darkie

We were? Ngl don't have the foggiest who you are

Must've been around the time Nomad and I did Geelong Darkie, Aqueduct and all that. That's when I sprained my ankle pretty badly. (Unless you're saying you are Nomad?, makes the most sense. Did we leave CPier for the end of the day? Can't remember)

I'm not in Geelong anymore alas. Geelong urbex, especially drains, is good to see once every 3-5 years I reckon. Apart from that you really only do it a lot if you're local.

Anyhow safe exploring.

Venture · 20 Dec 2023, 2:03 pm

Echo wrote: ↑
20 Dec 2023, 1:22 pm
(Unless you're saying you are Nomad?, makes the most sense. Did we leave CPier for the end of the day? Can't remember)

That may just be what I'm saying

Squirtle · 22 Jan 2024, 10:38 pm

come do Squirtles tomb

Venture · 02 Feb 2024, 5:52 pm

Squirtle wrote: ↑
22 Jan 2024, 10:38 pm
come do Squirtles tomb

Haha hey there man, maybe next week!