Very disappointed

[amphipod06]

Security cameras are fairly cheap now. You can purchase them at home improvement stores. Should the museum managers choose this option, I would be happy to donate money toward this purchase, and I am certain many forum members would also.

Ditto, I just installed one that has the audio warning : "you are being video taped" ...

Dive safe,

Celia

[Cindy]

Michelle and I battened down everything today. Only the two reals and a couple of markers are going. Just petty stuff that would go in a pocket. All of Sheck's stuff was already locked up. We are getting a new lock box thanks to Phillip Craiger.
Rich is doing as much as he can to help. If no one is in the shop and they are out pumping tanks no one will be there to monitor the camera.
We can only do what we can do. I am looking for a photo of the little jump reels and will post them soon.

[Marc Bryan]

At least the camera could act as a deterrent, and offer evidence of foul play for the authorities to look at.

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Damn thats low. I've only been in the museum once, but truly thought it was very interesting. Could have spent much more time in there than I had available.

[MedCop]

IIRC I think that was Steamboat, unless of course you count me as the crazy old guy..... Cindy and friends are here now locking stuff down, so hopefully this will put a stop to this nonsense, crap like this makes we want to take advantage of the 2nd amendment!

Safe diving,

Rich

I wondered what they were doing when I went in the back to hang up the drysuit today. I saw the zip ties out and things being secured... I didn't think much of it, just figured they were setting up a new display and would check it out (look forward to it) on the next trip up as we were in a hurry to get home.

BTW...never remember a donation jar but now knowing there will be a new box I will make it a point to toss in a few bucks on each trip.

I hope this piece of crap gets caught! There is no reason other than personal gratification for doing something like this. Most of the items have no real dollar value, but a HUGE history value. Some a-hole steals a real and and arrow for what....so they can put them in a case and be the only one to look at them.

[BobK]

If no one is in the shop and they are out pumping tanks no one will be there to monitor the camera.
We can only do what we can do. I am looking for a photo of the little jump reels and will post them soon.

Might be worth having a monitor at the fill station also. I'd be willing to help cover that cost.

[FW]

Might be worth having a monitor at the fill station also. I'd be willing to help cover that cost.

A recorder would be even better. There would be evidence for the police to look at.

[saturation]

As some of you know I am on the board of directors of the Cave Diving Museum, Recently it has been brought to my attention that we have had both money from the donation jar removed along with the sign that was on it. Since we have almost no income it was upsetting that it would have been taken. Even worse though is several items have been removed from the shelves and they were all one of a kind things from some of the early explorers. They did not look all that special but had some history behind them. Since very few people other than cave divers visit this area it is even more upsetting. The Museum is for every ones benefit and enjoyment. I am hoping someone maybe just borrowed something and will return it. Some of the items we have on display are just loaned to us so it affects people other than the board of directors. I hate to even have to post something like this but maybe someone will help us out and return the items. You will notice more things being locked up after this as we face reality and want to keep thing safe for our collection and anybody that is letting us borrow something for display.
Tom

This is very sad, but there are some folks who take mementos of cave country but shouldn't. Several years ago a ranger told me signs were missing from Peacock including the popular alligator sign.

As for funds, Tom, Rubicon donations are tax deductible and accepts donations through paypal or a credit card, it avoid thefts, and gets to an international market. You can also set up a web presence for many out of towners who are in cave country rarely but can be taken there virtually.

Just ideas.

[Puttzer]

Are there other city,county or even state museums that would help the cave diving museum and display it's items?

Being independent may make us more pleased with our independence but lack of security is clearly an issue and besides cave divers , who sees this stuff?

[BackstageDiver]

I think you have to get awfully close to someone to get them with a katana...

IIRC, the burglar was in a shed or small garage. At ranges less than about 15 feet, having a knife or sword at the ready is quicker than having to draw, aim, and fire a gun.

It sucks about the stuff stolen from the museum though. I can't stand people who are so dishonest.