Tone, Best of luck in Tucson, it's a pretty neat place in my opinion. I've always wished I could spend more time there though I've never desired to live there. I for one will miss you at CBSP and all the great pictures you've provided to the TSS from there and other places. Texas caving will miss you as well. Regards, Butch Fralia
-----Original Message----- From: Tone G [mailto:tone.ga...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:05 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Changes As many of you know, I quit my job as a software developer on May 30th, 2007. I won't go into the details of this decision here. A major change of this type often fuels changes in one's future. So, after much deliberation, I have decided to begin the next chapter of my life in Tucson, Arizona. I will leave Austin at the end of July—about 1.5 months from now. Why Tucson? I have had the opportunity and pleasure to explore the Mojave desert many times when I lived in Santa Barbara, CA. Even Big Bend and visits to my friend Mike's property has rekindled this longing. The barren landscapes, the rugged, albeit sparse flora and fauna, the fascinating geology . . . in essence, the desert calls to me. I had been considering Tucson ever since 2003 when I lived in Prescott, AZ, but I was sidetracked with ventures in Omaha and now Austin. I feel that now is a prime opportunity for me to renew my interests in the Sonoran Desert. Also, I am fortunate to have friends in Tucson already. I haven't totally decided what I will do for employment in Tucson yet. Perhaps I can find a job leading tours, open my own adventure company, do something with photography, do something with writing, and/or find software contracts to sustain me. I am not happy in a 9 to 5 job, but if need be, I can always brush off my resume. Texas has been very good to me—I have met a lot of great people, and I have picked up a lifelong pursuit, caving. For those of you who aren't cavers, Arizona also has caves, and I plan to continue my caving exploits there. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.16/849 - Release Date: 6/14/2007 12:44 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.16/849 - Release Date: 6/14/2007 12:44 PM
