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I want to share an unusual phone conversation I had today. As one of
the Texas Speleological Survey Directors, I sometimes get
unsolicited "Small Business" mailings to TSS c/o my address. Got one
today from Dell, so I called to unsubscribe. The representative
needed the exact address info to cancel it. Gave it to him, and of
course had to spell Speleological. Asked him if he knew what it
meant, and of course he didn't. When I told him it was the study and exploration of caves, he said "Wow, that sounds interesting. I enjoy trekking in the wilderness." I asked him where he lives--India. He asked more questions, so I gave him several website links (e.g. Sotano de las Golondrinas), which he looked at while we were talking. Told him I'm not familiar with caves in India. I thought we could get cut off at any time, so reached for the closest thing at hand-- my copy of Atlas of The Great Caves of the World (Courbon, Chabert, Bosted, and Lindsley, 1989). We talked for about 20 minutes, and he said he was going to search online for caving groups in India. He is 24 years old, personable, and eager to learn and experience a new adventure. He actually gave me his email and asked me to send any more info I could. So, cavers, please send any contacts, references, and suggestions regarding cavers and caves in India to me. I don't want to give out his email address, but will forward them to him. Based on our brief conversation and his attitude, I think he has strong potential to become a hardcore caver. Thanks, Logan McNatt Austin, TX NSS 11274 RL (FE) |
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