Hi Jacqui, It's been so long since I read Blind Descent, I don't remember the context for "light leach." My online dictionary defines leach as:
Definition: [n] the process of leaching [v] remove substances from by a percolating liquid; "leach the soil" [v] permeate; penetrate gradually; of liquids [v] cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate and leech as: Definition: [n] carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end [n] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage [v] draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment" So, possibly in leech, definition 2? Louise From: [email protected]: [email protected]; [email protected]: Re: [Texascavers] Nevada Barr's "Blind Descent"Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:29:32 -0500 Blind Descent was my 1st Nevada Barr book, read when I was barely a caver. I. too, have read all but the most recent. One thing that bothered me from Blind Decent and it may have been corrected in later versions but the editor never caught "light leach" which I think is supposed to be "light leech" as in "being a leech." Yes? Jacqui Visiting Kel in Colorado and not caving at all.
