Cave reveled after Georgia flood, should I...., page 2

I was a pack mule for a photographer. We got some really great photos. Cave photography allows a lot of artistic license. We would set up a camera on a tripod and then do multiple flashes all over the chamber or one of the really neat effects is to use an old carbide lamb to "paint" the scene. It gives you some really rich reds and yellows. My Nikon still has a crispy edge where I singed it with my carbide light.

Caves are tough on cameras. We packed them in water tight army ammo boxes along with a lot of flash equipment.

The guy I was pack mule for in college ended up as a professional photographer. I have photos from all over. Mexico, Jamaica, France, England, Germany, Canada as well as here in the US.

reply posted on 26-9-2009 @ 04:44 PM by greatpiino

BMT, if in fact you decide to explore this cave, here are a few tips for you:

- Bring a flashlight. It's hard to see in the dark.

- Wear shoes of some sort.

- Don't bring any water, it will just weigh you down. Instead...

- Bring a single piece of bread. Break it up into crumbs and leave a trail behind you so that you can find your way back out. Fool-proof.

- Don't be afraid to take risks, including tight fits and long drops. All of history's great explorers took risks.

- Rope is for sissies. In fact, all spelunking equipment is for sissies. Do it like our ancient caveman ancestors did it. That's all for now, good luck.

reply posted on 26-9-2009 @ 04:56 PM by MR BOB

reply to post by greatpiino

thats terrible advice. why would you say that to a fellow atser?

reply posted on 26-9-2009 @ 08:27 PM by greatpiino

reply to post by MR BOB

If you don't understand the intention of the post, then the post is not for you.

reply posted on 27-9-2009 @ 04:46 AM by fotsyfots

reply to post by greatpiino

May i add to that exceptional list one thing~a big hungry cat incase a pesky rat happens across that nearly foolproof bread trail idea.

P.S. DO NOT under any circumstances even think about reading TEDS CAVE,before,during or even after your exploration.

reply posted on 27-9-2009 @ 05:19 AM by randyvs

no way in hell would i ever be the one to say don't go. i will say this, it
looks to me like you better damn well be careful and not take any chances boy. that said . holy cricke that looks like fun.

oh hey that's right, someone in georgia last week was talking about fumes rising up from the ground .i guess i am going to say it. you might not want to go in their stud. fumes could over come you in seconds now that i think of it . you stay safe cause im starting to give myself the creeps,

If you don't understand the intention of the post, then the post is not for you.

i think i understand it. kinda like that holy bartender joke.

ok! i got one.

what did the red neck say just before he died?

[edit on 27-9-2009 by randyvs]

reply posted on 27-9-2009 @ 05:48 AM by randyvs

reply to post by D.E.M.

Speaking as someone with years of caving experience behind them, the people actually suggesting the OP explore it are, quite frankly, out of their freaking minds

lmao. no feces man you want to die like some dummy? go right ahead, just don't take anyone with you fool, do it on your own. shows you how a lack of knowledge adds up to stupid. it's not like your going to find el dorado or anything,

watch this!!!

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reply posted on 27-9-2009 @ 11:23 AM by MikeNice81

Too me it looks like it might be a wash out hole and less of a cave. I would wait at least untill spring when it has dried out some. It really looks like it could collapse without much provocation. Wait a few months (at least) and then follow the advice of the pros here.

Personally I would wait at least a year before trying it out.

reply posted on 13-10-2009 @ 11:15 AM by RoofMonkey

err...

www.census-online.us...

reply posted on 13-10-2009 @ 11:36 AM by Ophiuchus 13

I would do reasearch to see if it was intentionally gug, if you find out its new be careful with your exploring for it may not be structurally sound and you dont want to be a permanent visitor in there. Good luck

reply posted on 15-10-2009 @ 11:44 PM by STFUPPERCUTTER

**spoiler alert***
nothing good will happen in a cave

reply posted on 15-10-2009 @ 11:57 PM by Pauligirl

Here's some folks to contact:

www.georgiaoutdoors.com...
Caving Organization Information For Georgia

Athens Speleological Society
c/o Don Hunter
157 Madison Oaks Dr
Colbert, GA 30628
Cave Country Gazette

Augusta Cave Masters
c/o William Jackson [E-mail: wjackson44@home.com]
4784 Silver Lake Dr
Evans, GA 30809

Clayton County Cavers Grotto
c/o Jeff Sorensen
2053 Cezar Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30152-3109
Monthly Breakdown

Clock Tower Grotto
c/o Kenneth Martin [E-mail: clocktowergrotto@yahoo.com]
6 Verbena Dr.
Rome, GA 30165

Dogwood City Grotto, Inc.
c/o Ricky Rawlins [E-mail: dcgnss@hotmail.com]
3232 Cobb Parkway - Suite 264
Atlanta, GA 30339
Georgia Underground

Lost Mountain Cavers
[E-mail: ericmelissa@pipeline.com]
1372 Ormewood Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30316-3811

Middle Georgia Grotto
c/o Tom Moltz
101 Old Hickory Rd
Byron, Ga 31008
Cave Talk

Pigeon Mountain Grotto
[E-mail: pigeonmountaingrotto@alltel.net]
P.O. Box 7
Rock Spring, GA 30739
Pigeon Mountain Grotto News

reply posted on 16-10-2009 @ 12:14 AM by groingrinder

reply to post by ladyinwaiting

You forgot GOLD!! I have recurring dreams about going in a cave that opens up at the base of a large tree. Have a great adventure!

reply posted on 16-10-2009 @ 12:21 AM by BaronVonGodzilla

Originally posted by greatpiino
BMT, if in fact you decide to explore this cave, here are a few tips for you:

- Bring a flashlight. It's hard to see in the dark.

- Wear shoes of some sort.

- Don't bring any water, it will just weigh you down. Instead...

- Bring a single piece of bread. Break it up into crumbs and leave a trail behind you so that you can find your way back out. Fool-proof.

- Don't be afraid to take risks, including tight fits and long drops. All of history's great explorers took risks.

- Rope is for sissies. In fact, all spelunking equipment is for sissies. Do it like our ancient caveman ancestors did it. That's all for now, good luck.