adventurechick 0 #1 December 28, 2006 Just got some pictures back from our crazy caving/spelunking day!! We got turned around in the cave for a little bit, but it just added to the fun. We were in the cave for a good 7 hours and had a steep, long, night hike back to the car.... I have to say, this was the highlight of my christmas vacation! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 December 28, 2006 Looks cool. PLEASE tell me you/your friends didnot paint the "bat cave"My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #3 December 28, 2006 nope, it was already there.... and there were definitely many bats inside that room! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 December 28, 2006 Very cool. I hate seeing that shit when I go climbing etc. Where did you go spelunking? (a specific cave orj ust some random hole in the ground)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #5 December 28, 2006 It's called Espey cave, but there are no maps of it, and we were technically trespassing, but who's watching?! It was about 2 hours away from Nashville in the middle of nowhere. A good friend who is a climber heard about the cave and gave us some crazy directions to get there. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 December 28, 2006 its only trespassing if you need a rescue crew. if you can get in and out on your own than its just exploring nature.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #7 December 28, 2006 Quoteits only trespassing if you need a rescue crew. if you can get in and out on your own than its just exploring nature. I like your thinking! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #8 December 28, 2006 If you want to see caving...check out Bubbles' pics on myspace...she has some fun pics of cavings with nightlights and mud... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 December 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteits only trespassing if you need a rescue crew. if you can get in and out on your own than its just exploring nature. I like your thinking! the only OTHER time its trespassing is when you ignore the signs only to find 100 barrels of toxic waste.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #10 December 28, 2006 No toxic waste, but we did find this though! It's a time capsule... there were only a few notes in it over the years, but there was a pen and paper in it, so we wrote some notes in it. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 December 28, 2006 that's whereI out that. It has the combo to my brief case in there. Can you go back and get it for me.I have my lunch locked up for 3 weeks now.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #12 December 28, 2006 Quotethat's whereI out that. It has the combo to my brief case in there. Can you go back and get it for me.I have my lunch locked up for 3 weeks now. LoL, if I wasn't catching a flight back to Orlando in the morning, I would be more than happy to head back to the cave! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #13 December 28, 2006 Your cave opening is pretty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #14 December 28, 2006 Where's your helmet!!! When caving you should always wear a helmet, then again you did say spelunking... What state is this in? I take it that this is a 'real cave', and not a commercial cave? If so what state's it in? Caving's where it's at! Started doing that in 98, ironically it got me into skydiving Looks like it was a good time, glad you could see my 'underground world'... These are a couple of pics from a few different caves... CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #15 December 28, 2006 QuoteIt's called Espey cave, but there are no maps of it, and we were technically trespassing, but who's watching?! It was about 2 hours away from Nashville in the middle of nowhere. A good friend who is a climber heard about the cave and gave us some crazy directions to get there. ahhh yes, caver directions are crazy, it's like 'go up the path where the squirrels are playing underneth the tree...' or stuff like that.... you just have to get used to caver lingo CReW Skies, bubbles P.S. i have a map of that cave. I have a lot of maps of the caves in Tennessee, alabama and georgia since i frequently go to them "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #16 December 28, 2006 QuoteNo toxic waste, but we did find this though! It's a time capsule... there were only a few notes in it over the years, but there was a pen and paper in it, so we wrote some notes in it. It's a caving log of who visits the cave. Most caves have them in an "entrance" room. Not necessarily in the beginning of the cave, but just a room that most everyone fequents on their travels. CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #17 December 28, 2006 I've been to Mammoth Cave many time. (was raised in Louisville, Ky) And a few unmarked ones around Otter Creek Park in Ky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #18 December 28, 2006 I've been Caving in Berea, KY with my sister, cousin, and some other friends of hers. We were exploring caves on private property but we did have permission of the owner. I like crawling around in dark places. Although I haven't done it in several years.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #19 December 28, 2006 I was in the cave in Jamaica that had a reggea band in it and a little bar. Some James Bond movie scene was filmed there in the cave lake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 December 28, 2006 Could you please post smaller copies of those pictures? I can still almost tell what was being photographed. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #21 December 28, 2006 Glad you had a good time! I've spent many days exploring the underground world in OH, NY, PA, WV, AL,GA, KY, TN, etc. Now that you have had a taste of spelunking, give caving a try!. What's the diff, you ask? Simple....cavers rescue spelunkers! Just as with skydiving, in caving there is a safe way and a not-so-safe way. For more info check out www.caves.org for a listing of caving clubs in your area. All love to introduce people to the sport and most have loaner gear that costs you nothing to use except a few batteries. I've attached a photo of one of my favorite trips. That ledge by my feet drops of almost 600 feet straight down. Any questions feel free to contact me. I am very proud to be the secretary and activities chair of the Cleveland Grotto of the National Speleological Society. Ours is the oldest continually active chapter, now in our 63rd year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #22 December 28, 2006 Well Said!!! I couldn't agree more. There are great caves in every state, and each offer a great experience. In one of the caves that I survey in, we keep finding teeth, and bones of mastadons. Other caves offer tricky and challenging passages, and each cave is always SO MUCH FUN as long as you're safe about what you're doing!!!! I know on non jumping days (and even evenings), I tend to take skydivers caving. They always love it and ask for me... CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #23 December 28, 2006 P.S. That is a real fun cave... And that is a really awesome picture of it as well... CReW SKies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #24 December 28, 2006 QuoteP.S. That is a real fun cave... And that is a really awesome picture of it as well... CReW SKies, Yes, it is a fun cave! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thanatos340 1 #25 December 28, 2006 Nice Pic. I love Fantastic Pit. Last time I did that one was 1998. I have been a TAG Caver for many years. The Roaming DZ is planning a Trip to Pigeon Mountain in January. Going to take a Group of Skydivers through Petty Johns and Myself and an old caving buddy may make a run at Ellisons. Im not in shape for Fantastic but we will probably do Warm Up pit and then head back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Thanatos340 1 #25 December 28, 2006 Nice Pic. I love Fantastic Pit. Last time I did that one was 1998. I have been a TAG Caver for many years. The Roaming DZ is planning a Trip to Pigeon Mountain in January. Going to take a Group of Skydivers through Petty Johns and Myself and an old caving buddy may make a run at Ellisons. Im not in shape for Fantastic but we will probably do Warm Up pit and then head back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
