Second Announcement
Here is a second announcement for folks that are interested in seeing Deep and Punkin Cave. If you think you're interested in becoming a trip leader for the ICS, or just want to check out the caves to see if you would like to become a trip leader, or if you would just like to go caving, this is a good opportunity. To be a trip leader, you must be a member of the TCMA in good standing, be an experienced caver, have at least three trips into Deep Cave to learn the routes through the cave along with conservation practices, and obtain the approval of the Property Manager (generally, this means either cooking him dinner, providing beer, or giving him a foot massage after the cave trip but before a shower). If you are interested in just caving, we ask that you have your own equipment and a few cave trips under your belt. The dates for the trip to Deep and Punkin are Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12. Reservations are required as there is a limit of 24 people on the property at any given time. Trips into the cave will be scheduled for April 11 and possibly April 12 depending upon interest. There may also be an opportunity to visit another cave on Sunday afternoon for about an hour. This is a vertical cave and there will be some restrictions as to how many folks may enter the cave and experience level. I may require some assistance in servicing a data logger in the cave. Deep and Punkin Nature Preserve are located in Edwards County near the community of Carta Valley. The property is approximately 35 miles southwest of Rocksprings and the same distance from Del Rio. There is camping on the property and a cabin with bunk space availability on a first come first served basis (with exception to those with special needs). We aim to have fun, see the cave, show off the property, get a little work done, enjoy caver fellowship, and practice a little slough, gluttony, buffoonery, and general debauchery - you know, standard caver fare. For more information on Deep and Punkin or other TCMA caves, you may visit the TCMA web page at www.tcmacaves.org So, if you are interested in going, you must contact me and get on the list. If you ain't on the list, and you show up, you'll have to give everyone on the property a foot massage. Please feel free to email or call with any questions. Geary Geary Schindel Property Manager 210-479-2151 home 210-326-1576 cell
