Think the SSS will be looking for a new VP?
From: mark.alman@l-3com.comDate: Thu, 22 May 2008 07:33:04 -0500To: dbis...@zipnet.us; texascavers@texascavers.comSubject: RE: [Texascavers] Diabetic describes ordeal in NSW cave Yeah, he sounds real “experienced” alright, Darla. He left his only source of water at the entrance, only brought A light (meaning 1, not the 3 that is recommended), was without his diabetes meds, and went by himself! To top it off, he’s the VP of the Sydney Speleological Society. I know folks here have stated that they have gone caving solo, and I still maintain it’s dangerous as hell. With this guy being a diabetic or not, one should never cave solo if it can be helped. Have y’all read the NSS Accident Report that came in the mail a while back? My kids enjoy reading it, as do I, and we have learned a LOT about what to do And not do when caving. Evidently, this guy hasn’t or overestimated his skill level, another way to find yourself in said Report. Off the soap box. Cave safely and have a great Memorial Day weekend! (BTW, let’s pause this weekend to thank all of the men and women who have served and died for our country to help protect us and enable us to have the freedom to do things like, go caving, and ensure that our biggest complaint we have in this country is gas prices. It could be a heck of a lot worse if we lived in another country!). Mark From: Darla [mailto:dbis...@zipnet.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:44 PMTo: Texascavers@texascavers.comSubject: [Texascavers] Diabetic describes ordeal in NSW cave Did everyone see this article? How embarrassing. This guy is the vice-president of the Sydney Speleological Society. Seeing this article reminded me of the advertisement in the June Outside Magazine with Aron Ralston quoted at saying, "I still climb solo, only now I carry a PLB backup by my side. You should too." Is that really responsible backcountry exploration as it says in the ad or even responsible advertising? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Diabetic describes ordeal in NSW caveSydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,AustraliaA diabetic trapped in a cave for more than 48 hours says he desperately struggled for freedom, digging and shouting for help, before finally preparing to ... http://news.smh.com.au/national/diabetic-describes-ordeal-in-nsw-cave-20080521-2gr6.html
