Exploring "new to you" passage -- what do you want to know?

[Cleric]

I think if you want to see some things no one else has seen, you might start by just slowing down.

THIS has to be some of the best advice ever given! Especially for some of us new to the caves.

[MengTze]

Well, I guess a related question is, has anybody ever headed into something that looked interesting and, a few minutes later, wished they hadn't?

Yes. However having a good buddy and ample gas always helps. Having your buddy laugh at you doesn't help, but keeps things in positive perspective.

[aainslie]

Well, I guess a related question is, has anybody ever headed into something that looked interesting and, a few minutes later, wished they hadn't?

That describes 90% of my relationships... amazing thing is how long it takes me to extricate myself. Thank God I'm not on a limited gas supply there...

[sskasser]

That describes 90% of my relationships... amazing thing is how long it takes me to extricate myself. Thank God I'm not on a limited gas supply there...

Only 90%? Sounds like you're doing pretty good, then!

[LCF]

That describes 90% of my relationships...

And if you regret them within a few minutes, it surprises me it takes you so long to get out of them!

[Gary]

Well, I guess a related question is, has anybody ever headed into something that looked interesting and, a few minutes later, wished they hadn't?

Usually for me I'm wishing I'd brought a different equipment configuration, more gas, or a different mix. So I think I'd fall into the catagory of wanting to know more about the cave heading in.

[RN]

Well, I guess a related question is, has anybody ever headed into something that looked interesting and, a few minutes later, wished they hadn't?

That's common in the beginning...at least for me it was. Now I'm either choosing my passages more carefully or getting more comfortable.

Need a location.

Need a continuous line to the surface, even if its supplied by me.

Those are my requirements. I don't necessarily need a buddy. Some of those passages are better done alone.

[BabyDuck]

i'm still new enough that i need hand holding and foot massages.

ok, not really. but a buddy that's been there before helps me most right now. i'm not at a point of wishing for virgin cave. maybe that will come later, maybe i'll always be thrilled to be a line following cave tourist. i'm ok with either.

[LCF]

I'm with you, Marcy. New to ME cave is exciting enough!

[rjack]

Usually for me I'm wishing I'd brought a different equipment configuration, more gas, or a different mix. So I think I'd fall into the catagory of wanting to know more about the cave heading in.

Yeah bringing the right mix is good info