[Texascavers] Pete Strickland broke his femur

[Logan McNatt]

I'm posting this on behalf of Pete Strickland, for those of you who have not heard the news.  Most of you know Pete, and probably have been in 
his famous hot tub at Texas caver events and NSS Conventions over the last several decades.

Pete slipped on his wet bathroom floor last Monday night (Oct 1st), took a hard fall, and fractured the head of his right femur.  He is in the 
Round Rock Hospital (just north of Austin) and is scheduled for at least a week of "excruciating" (his words) physical therapy before he can go 
home.  His wife Jocie Hooper (a RN) and sons Colin and Evan are taking turns to be with him.  Just talked to Jocie who said he won't be able to 
put any weight on the right leg for a month.  When Colin made the announcement on Wed at the UT Grotto meeting, there was much concern about 
Pete, most of it regarding the possibility that he would not be able to bring his hot tub to the upcoming Texas Caver Reunion Oct 19-21.  
Although he probably will not be there, his sons plan to bring the hot tub, and will appreciate help in setting it up.

Logan