Have a great time in the land of darkness and bats and creeping things.

Lots of you know that I am heading out for the weekend. I'm going to get some more Cave Training and visit some gated caves not accessible to the public. It is a long drive to get there and I've been up since 4 this morning. I might be around (especially on the drive), depending on my exhaustion level. If any of you need me you can try to contact me through E-mail, Gmail, or PM. I will be checking those before bedtime. I'll be back Sunday night.

I had a wonderful time, although my body hates me at the moment. I’m in good physical condition, but this stuff is hard when you are constantly go go going. I’ve got bruises and scrapes all over and I was practically drowned in Buzzard’s Cave, but I have survived.

A few of you asked if there were enough caves where I live to need Cave Rescue, and the answer is most definitely. I live in the cave state which has over 6,000 caves in it. I also happen to live right next to the cave county which has 600 caves alone. Unfortunately, this also increases the risk to loss of life and injury in caves. Lots of people don’t think when they go spelunking, and those of us who participate in the sport appropriately and safely have to go in and get them out. Caving is so much fun, but it is also very deadly if you do not use your head. Everything changes underground.

Some of you have also asked why I like caving so much. Aside from the adventurous outdoorsy aspect I love being able to conquer the treacherous tunnels and chasms underground and struggle to get back to certain part of the cave that are absolutely breathtaking and show the mighty hand of our Creator. God takes time to put detail into everything! Even things that few people will ever see. It is an underground treasure chest. The work you have to put into getting to some of these places only makes it that much more worthwhile

Firstly, shock of all shock (due to all your prayers, I am sure) there was no rain. I know, I couldn’t believe it either. It started down pouring right as we were driving away. God is very good.

Secondly, I got sick. That’s right, sick. I’m coughing and sneezing, and nose running/congestion, but I did survive, and when I get home I’ll start pumping myself full of all of my herbal remedies.

Expedited this weekend were a maze cave, a water cave, and a dry craggy cave. No near drowning experiences this time, but, there were so pretty hairy mudslides. I’m glad to have gone but as always, I am happy to return to all of you.

Oh, and as a side note, our family came with Daddy and I this weekend (a first) and camped with us. I have some pictures of Elianna going through the speleobox that ya’ll simple must see! She was hilarious! And she went through the thing 4 times! She kept going back for more. The only time I helped her was when she had to pull herself up into the next level. She’s too short and uncoordinated for that. So remind me to post those when I get back home.

Oh yeah, and another thing. For all you short people, like me, listen very carefully. Never trust what the tall guy says you should do, always trust your own instincts.