Cave Excursions annual REACT party - October 25th & 26th

This year we will be having a Friday night social, October 25th,starting at 6:30pm with some of the local “seasoned” divers. Come listen to Bill Rennaker, Paul Heinerth, Jim Fishback, Forrest Wilson, Mark Leonard and more could be added later to talk about their adventures in diving. This is a very informal setting – will be held out by the food tent with a bonfire going. We will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and chips. Please bring your own beverages.




Our annual Customer Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, October 26th. The day starts at 8am and will go until 7pm.


As in the past, we will again offer boat rides to Telford Springs – the boat will start at 8am and go until 4pm. To take advantage of this, just make sure you are at the Telford boat ramp ready to go and the guys will get you to the spring and you can float back down to your vehicle.


This year Paul Heinerth is our guest speaker. Paul will be speaking about his great adventures in diving all over the world. His presentation will start at 2pm.


This year Bobby Franklin will be conducting a CCR Exploration Clinic starting at 10am.


Food will be served around 4pm – hamburgers, hot dogs, boston butt, chicken, beans, cole slaw, chips, cake and soft drinks.


As always, there will be a 50/50 drawing – winner takes home 1/2 the money collected. Tickets will be $1.00 each; 6 for $5.00 or an arm length for $10.00. You can pre-buy the tickets by calling the shop – 386.776.2299.

Seasoned? Like cajun spices?! I am THERE!

Every year I say I'm going to make it to REACT and every year something comes up. Dang it, I haven't seen Mark with a K Leonard in about fifteen years, so this year will be the year!

Would like to be able to make it as well.

Wow - looking forward to it. Mark with a K Leonard taught me my first cavern class in 1984. I remember him being a really good instructor - have not seen him since. I look forward to reconnecting. I may have some pics from that class. Hoping for a three peat on the 50-50 too.

Thanks Linda!

Katie and I are tying the knot on the 26th. Yall have fun!!!

What kind of knot?

Seriously though, congratulations - great news!

You know I will be there with the usual suspects!
All us old farts from hoosier land!
Sounds like we might have a few stragglers showing up as well.

JCG

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Every year I say I'm going to make it to REACT and every year something comes up. Dang it, I haven't seen Mark with a K Leonard in about fifteen years, so this year will be the year!

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Last time I saw Mark he was helping your old instructor because he had a lot of students. Had a good talk with Mark in the water while somebody else finished off that last puff of a Marlboro.

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What kind of knot?

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Hangman's noose.

FYI I will not be guiding this year at REACT. I will be giving a presentation and tend to get too busy helping out with set up and activities to be able to continue with the guiding.

Thanks,

The NFSA will be at REACT in a couple of weeks. If you are there, stop by our booth so we can tell you what we have been doing and what we have planned. If you have never been, it is a great event to attend. We appreciate Cave Excursions and DiveRite for hosting this event.

Don't forget that Uwlightdude has donated a case of wine for the silent auction and the proceeds will be donated to the NFSA.

I am counting the days!!

The NFSA will also have all 3 of their T-shirt styles on hand at REACT. We even have size small in all 3.

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Can't wait. But Bobby, I'm not sure what a size small T-shirt is good for except maybe a rag.

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The NFSA will also have all 3 of their T-shirt styles on hand at REACT. We even have size small in all 3.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

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Thanks Bobby! Also, if you are not a member, just $15 a year will get you an individual membership. This is less than filling your doubles or O2 bottle or eatng two meals at the Luraville Country Store. Family and Corporate memberships are also availalbe. This is a great event as Cave Excursions and Dive Rite are fantastic hosts. Hope to see you there.

The NACD will also be at REACT. If you have a chance, please stop by and chat. We would like to tell you what we have accomplished this year and what we have planned for the rest of this year. If you missed the seminar, we can tell you about that. We appreciate Dive Rite and Cave Excursions for the invitation.

Visit us at www.nationalassociationforcavedivers.org and Facebook.

Safe Diving,

Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org

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Don't forget that Uwlightdude has donated a case of wine for the silent auction and the proceeds will be donated to the NFSA.

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Yes, but who needs a case of Mad Dog 20/20?

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Yes, but who needs a case of Mad Dog 20/20?

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Whats wrong with Mad Dog, its been getting Ugly people laid for over 30 years. lol

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Whats wrong with Mad Dog, its been getting Ugly people laid for over 30 years. lol

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I think you answered your own question.

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Whats wrong with Mad Dog, its been getting Ugly people laid for over 30 years. lol

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I think you answered your own question.

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Getting laid for over 30 years?!?! Dang, I'm tired just thinking about that! And all this time, I thought 30 minutes was good. Who knew MD was better than Vi-a-gra!

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Whats wrong with Mad Dog, its been getting Ugly people laid for over 30 years. lol

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I guess it is better to be the layer than the layee

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..I thought 30 minutes was good...!

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I thought 30 minutes was superb:)

If we might take this back to an adult level...

I was wondering if anyone is renting a trailer or house that has an extra bedroom that Lynn and I might sub-let from you for Friday and Saturday nights? After hemming and hawing for several months I have decided I am determined to make REACT this year and I don't know if we'll be able to get accommodations at such a late date.

Let me know.

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If we might take this back to an adult level...

I was wondering if anyone is renting a trailer or house that has an extra bedroom that Lynn and I might sub-let from you for Friday and Saturday nights? After hemming and hawing for several months I have decided I am determined to make REACT this year and I don't know if we'll be able to get accommodations at such a late date.

Let me know.

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That depends......you bringing any MD ?

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If we might take this back to an adult level...

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Oops:) And on a serious note and back to topic, hope all to see many of you. In the past, I have had to leave in mid-afternoon but am looking forward to Friday night and all day Saturday.

I'm not allowed to discuss adult topics.

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That depends......you bringing any MD ?

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It could be arranged.

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It could be arranged.

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You know, Bobby is bringing a case of wine for a silent auction. You don't think... Surely not.

Bring a tent, I'm sure there is a place for it, and if it's cold, bring a heater, or maybe just the MD 20/20? I may come, and may drag the camper, don't have a clue where to stay if I come and don't drag the camper. Any ideas? Dragging the camper for one weekend is sort of a PIA.

Maybe a few of us can bring tents and camp in the lot across from Bill's. Jody, Jason, anybody else up for this?

(Notice how I haven't run this by Lynn yet...)

I've got my spot booked for 9 days at convict. It doesn't sounds like a bad idea to move camp for the REACT weekend though...

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Maybe a few of us can bring tents and camp in the lot across from Bill's. Jody, Jason, anybody else up for this?

(Notice how I haven't run this by Lynn yet...)

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I was sorta contemplating this, and bringing my little POS boat instead of the camper, but I haven't run this by Gina either, her idea of "roughing it" is the 5th wheel. Part of it, is there any use / need for the boat? It's not much of a boat, two people and dive gear is it's limit, maybe three without stages and scooters but that would be it. I assume if I come camping, it would be Sans wife.
I do have camping gear out of the wazoo, Iraq, Bosnia, Kuwait etc, sorta ruined "camping" for me though. Wx would of course play a part, if the forecast is cold and rainy, then no camping for me.

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I was sorta contemplating this, and bringing my little POS boat instead of the camper, but I haven't run this by Gina either, her idea of "roughing it" is the 5th wheel. Part of it, is there any use / need for the boat? It's not much of a boat, two people and dive gear is it's limit, maybe three without stages and scooters but that would be it. I assume if I come camping, it would be Sans wife.
I do have camping gear out of the wazoo, Iraq, Bosnia, Kuwait etc, sorta ruined "camping" for me though. Wx would of course play a part, if the forecast is cold and rainy, then no camping for me.

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The boat would be useful for Telford.

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The boat would be useful for Telford.

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Bill won't be running his? Compared to his, mine has way less carrying capacity, I think his was a pretty good sized Carolina Skiff isn't it?

Current forecast isn't too bad, low of 50, but no rain
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=USFL9682

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Bill won't be running his? Compared to his, mine has way less carrying capacity, I think his was a pretty good sized Carolina Skiff isn't it?

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He probably will, but that is only one boat, and a lot of divers.

I asked last year about camping there and was told it would probably be OK, Russel or Jason will one of you call to confirm multiple tents are OK this year, I'm not nearly as well know there. I've got an old German Army Diesel gen set I can bring, just have to find the 220 to 110 transformers, it's actually pretty quiet and would provide light etc. power will probably be limited to the size of transformers I can find unless someone has any 220V "stuff", assuming it will still run, it hasn't for 15 or more years, but hey it is of German manufacture, Mercedes I think,so I bet it will.

OK... Linda says anyone can camp, no charge for the REACT weekend. Keep the noise down after 10 PM. There is no electricity, but there is a bathroom in the garage in front of the cars. Leave the dogs alone, as the can become aggressive after dark. If you have any questions, feel free to call Linda. Oh, and clean up after yourself.

OK, German gen set runs fine, actually started right up, Transformer to make US (110V) electricity not so good, I guess I shouldn't leave electrical components in an old leaky barn for ten years?. I just ordered two off of Fleabay, 1KW ea. Assuming they arrive in time, that should be plenty of power for lights, computers, cell phones, charging dive lights, scooter whatever else.
Jason, Russel, you guy's going to be there? Anybody else?
Generator is about as loud as one in a motorhome, I assume if I put my truck between it and the house it will be OK? I doubt it could be heard inside of the house.

Oh, and for you Forrest I will bring the boat.

If you guys are coming, I'll be there. I'm about to pitch my tent at Convict for the week. Let me know in the next couple days so I can change my booking without getting charged.

I spent 20 yrs, 6 months and 5 days in the Army, been deployed lots. Yes I can and have done without electricity, showers, washed my own clothes in a water proof bag and didn't see anything made from porcelain for months at a time but see no need to now, plus I'd rather not use the inverter in the truck to charge stuff if I don't have to.
Besides it a good excuse to play with a toy. That generator hasn't been used since 1996, needs to be run for a while. Ever seen a German Army tactical generator? You start it like a Model T Ford, Fueled from a real Jerry can.

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If you guys are coming, I'll be there. I'm about to pitch my tent at Convict for the week. Let me know in the next couple days so I can change my booking without getting charged.

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I'll be there with William, Gina and Catherine are staying because Catherine is having some sort of school club over at the house that weekend. we may be down Thurs night, not sure on that yet. Be good to get two full days of diving in

In last year's posts, I read that it was arranged to allow evening diving at Peacock 1 on the Saturday of REACT, as long as divers were in the water by 7 p.m. and that the park closed at 9 p.m. Will this be allowed again this year?

I don't think they're doing that this year. They've basically been closed for the past 6 months , so they've cut a few things that cost them extra to put on the weekend. With the way this year has been, maybe we should be throwing them an appreciation party!

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...With the way this year has been, maybe we should be throwing them an appreciation party!

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In last year's posts, I read that it was arranged to allow evening diving at Peacock 1 on the Saturday of REACT, as long as divers were in the water by 7 p.m. and that the park closed at 9 p.m. Will this be allowed again this year?

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Nobody expressed an interest in having the park open for a night dive,so I never completed the paperwork,so it is usual park hours.

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Nobody expressed an interest in having the park open for a night dive,so I never completed the paperwork,so it is usual park hours.

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No worries. My wife had to ask...

Anyone know if Lafayette Blue is open?

I heard vis was 5' or so. I'm planning on dropping in at Kitty in the next few days, so I'll let you know.

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I heard vis was 5' or so. I'm planning on dropping in at Kitty in the next few days, so I'll let you know.

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I have a report the Park is closed to diving.

Jason, You going to have your phone with you? William and I will likely be there thurs nite and would like to get some diving in Fri with you if you didn't mind. I sort of would like to have a guide that knows the local area better than I do.

Yep, got my phone. I'm happy to dive with you guys, but I can't say I know the area well. Are you guys staying at CE on Thursday? I'll still be at Convict.

Did sludge decide to camp?

All signs are pointing to yes.

I'm 99% sure we will be there Thurs afternoon, need to call and be sure that's OK

I don't plan on moving over there until Friday... I'm enjoying my spot 20' from the Suwanee.

OK, you gonna move Fri morning, or afternoon? Lets get some diving in before or after if you don't mind diving with us

I can't wait to see everyone again and some of you for the first time.

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OK, you gonna move Fri morning, or afternoon? Lets get some diving in before or after if you don't mind diving with us

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Depends. Whenever I can sucker someone in to helping put it back up. I wore out my reasonably sized tent, and this 12 man mansion is a little awkward to set up alone.

I'm happy to dive with you guys. Where would you like to dive?

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Depends. Whenever I can sucker someone in to helping put it back up. I wore out my reasonably sized tent, and this 12 man mansion is a little awkward to set up alone.

I'm happy to dive with you guys. Where would you like to dive?

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You need a hammock!

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I can't wait to see everyone again and some of you for the first time.

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Aye!!

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Depends. Whenever I can sucker someone in to helping put it back up. I wore out my reasonably sized tent, and this 12 man mansion is a little awkward to set up alone.

I'm happy to dive with you guys. Where would you like to dive?

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I'm bringing two small tents and leaving the 20'x13' "family dome" at home, it was good for four people at Sun-n-fun, but not for this, but you have small kids, so you need a "family dome"
We can help you put it up,then go diving. tents are easy if you have enough hands. I don't care where, LR, Jug for sure before we leave, Peacock I guess, Ginnie is sort of a PIA and a lot like JB, that is it's best on a scooter, anywhere actually. I'd like to go maybe somewhere a little off the beaten path.
Did you ever get that LR map printed? I can get it printed full size on Vellum I think it's called, plastic that we print aircraft drawings on anyway, I assume it's what blue prints are done on as well.