>From Mark Minton:
"I also did the float trip (although the whole thing, starting at the
north end), as did a large number of other cavers at the Convention. When we
entered the park we were handed an information sheet about the float trips on
which it clearly stated that any disposable items would not be allowed on the
river. They are concerned about trash, and will not allow anything that might
be thrown away or carelessly lost. Larger, more expensive items are okay since
the owner has an incentive to hold onto them. Nalgene bottles with beverages
were allowed. I took my Darren drum with all sorts of things in it, but they
did look inside to be sure I had nothing "disposable". We knew this was the
case because we had asked people at Convention about the trip before setting
out."
Nalgenes or camelbacks! That was what we needed (a small group of us did the
entire trip also and it was awesome). We started around 11am and took about 4
or so hours to snorkel and float and rescue an abandoned boat. Happy but
parched at the take out. (Yes, we were warned at the beginning when we entered
the park)and so drank a bunch before we left.)
It was the highlight of convention for me at least.
We actually still haven't made it back home to the farm. Decided to take a
detour and catch the Florida then Louisiana High Points. So of course we had
to spend a couple days in New Orleans' French Quarter. Can anyone say Bourbon
Street? :-)
Barb Capocy
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