The bizzare hat pass was initiated by someone in attendance, not the TSA,
when it was noted in the TSA meeting that the convention did not break even.
The causes of being over budget were:
1. The Knox Ranch was expensive
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On Dec 2, 2009, at 5:56 PM, Carl Kunath
Oopsto continue
The knox ranch was an expensive location. And to use the building a second day
would have cost more. We choose the site because we thought Texas Cavers would
enjoy a weeekend at Knox Ranch.
2. The attendance was low that year. And in my experience, attendance was
Oh, come now... Bizarre is not one of the many adjetives I would use
to describe Ron. (if my memory is correct)
I also think it had to do with catering Rudy's BBQ. Not cheap.
Stefan et al make damn tastey food at the right caver price.
Joe
On Dec 3, 2009, at 8:43 AM, John Brooks
Well Rudys or not.the break even for that convention like many others was a
very narrow window.at 105.the convention made money.
The late choice of Rudys was made when the other catering arrangements proved
more expensive..due to excessive transport charges from Austin.
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Sorry, I was emailing while driving (I know...)
My point was not so much that Rudy's was the problem, as is catering in
general. Crash had the same problem with expensive food at Ft. M. and
Jacquie had the same problem at Albert.
That being said, unlike the world according to Kunath, a
All,
regarding food and the communal meal at the last few caving get-togethers, all
I can say is that Stefan and his CCC (Caving Cooking Crew) have been an
absolute godsend!
I have yet to leave an event that Stefan and Co. have catered hungry and the
food has always been plentiful,
John, you need to find an app for your iPhone to teleport BBQ from
Brady!
- Pete
On Dec 3, 2009, at 8:23 AM, John Brooks wrote:
Well Rudys or not.the break even for that convention like many
others was a very narrow window.at 105.the convention made
money.
The late choice
Some of the recent comments about the TSA spring convention are
thought-provoking and a bit amusing.
First, let's establish exactly where we stand geographically. Look at this map
http://pages.suddenlink.net/carl-kunath/100-250_miles_from_Burnet.jpg
to find the point most central to all
