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Hi Trey, It sounds like a great idea, I like Mammoth and even all of the rednecks that live in the area. But could you please help me with the logistics of running a line from our little cave in Belize north to Mammoth. I'm not exactly sure of whether to route the line along the eastern coast of Mexico, Texas and around Louisiana or directly through the center of the Gulf of Mexico, before starting up the Mississippi River. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Take care and dive safe, Scott In a message dated 9/24/2000 1:31:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time, trey@ne*.co* writes: << Subj: Re: Cave tie offs Date: 9/24/2000 1:31:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time From: trey@ne*.co* (Trey) To: ScottBonis@ao*.co*, cavers@cavers.com Scott, why don't you go up and visit Mammoth cave - they have steps, lighting, and a gift shop. You'll love it. ----- Original Message ----- From: <ScottBonis@ao*.co*> To: <cavers@cavers.com> Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2000 10:24 AM Subject: Cave tie o > A question, > > Last year in putting in the initial line in our New Little Cave in Belize, we > occasionally had a little problem in finding good tie offs for the line. The > basic problem was the amount if silt settled on the floor of the cave. > > In several sections of the cave, the scene looked like the Sahara desert with > smooth sand er, silt, dunes (which could be several feet deep) covering the > floor. If we tied the line to the occasional stalagmite standing upward, the > center sections of the line would quickly be buried in silt and disappear. > So we unwillingly used the stalactites on the ceiling for a temporary line. > But needing to follow the line in zero vis would certainly slow down any exit > that might be required. > > Does anyone have any experience with some kind of stakes or other standoffs > that might be used? It would sure help us. > > Thanks for your help, Scott >>
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