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Canoes, Caves and heat
In the early August North Florida Sauna, it's hard to find any
enthusiasm for anything outside but life in refrigerated air gets boring. So, we decided to do a combined canoe/caving trip with cold spring water involved. Went from Tallahassee to Marianna to survey a small cave on the Chipola River accessible only from the water. The water was nice and cool as was the cave but once that task was accomplished, we just HAD to go in search of another rumoured cave in the woods nearby. Wandered about a mile and a half thru woods with enormous spider webs blocking the trail and moccasin infested creeks and 99 degree air with enough humidity to drown in. Finally found it, the entire area had been used as a dump back up until the early 60s. The sink that actually looked promising was filled with all sorts of metal debris, broken bottles and general garbage. I was afraid to even move any of the old metal for fear of finding snakes. You'd have to get a triple dose tetanus shot to even think of working on this cave entrance. Went back to the boats and sat in the cave entrance to cool off by which time I was recognizing my nemesis of dehydration because I had left my gator aide at the truck. Was having trouble remembering stuff and feeling dizzy but one of the guys had some water. Sat long enough to cool off before going back downriver. Another week of sitting in AC will give me enough cabin fever to try again for some outside adventure. |
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On 8/9/10 12:39 PM, Frogwatch wrote:
In the early August North Florida Sauna, it's hard to find any enthusiasm for anything outside but life in refrigerated air gets boring. So, we decided to do a combined canoe/caving trip with cold spring water involved. Went from Tallahassee to Marianna to survey a small cave on the Chipola River accessible only from the water. The water was nice and cool as was the cave but once that task was accomplished, we just HAD to go in search of another rumoured cave in the woods nearby. Wandered about a mile and a half thru woods with enormous spider webs blocking the trail and moccasin infested creeks and 99 degree air with enough humidity to drown in. Finally found it, the entire area had been used as a dump back up until the early 60s. The sink that actually looked promising was filled with all sorts of metal debris, broken bottles and general garbage. I was afraid to even move any of the old metal for fear of finding snakes. You'd have to get a triple dose tetanus shot to even think of working on this cave entrance. Went back to the boats and sat in the cave entrance to cool off by which time I was recognizing my nemesis of dehydration because I had left my gator aide at the truck. Was having trouble remembering stuff and feeling dizzy but one of the guys had some water. Sat long enough to cool off before going back downriver. Another week of sitting in AC will give me enough cabin fever to try again for some outside adventure. Experiencing a bit'o'global warming, are we? |
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On Aug 9, 12:41*pm, "Harry @ news.east.earthlink.net"
wrote: On 8/9/10 12:39 PM, Frogwatch wrote: In the early August North Florida Sauna, it's hard to find any enthusiasm for anything outside but life in refrigerated air gets boring. *So, we decided to do a combined canoe/caving trip with cold spring water involved. *Went from Tallahassee to Marianna to survey a small cave on the Chipola River accessible only from the water. *The water was nice and cool as was the cave but once that task was accomplished, we just HAD to go in search of another rumoured cave in the woods nearby. Wandered about a mile and a half thru woods with enormous spider webs blocking the trail and moccasin infested creeks and 99 degree air with enough humidity to drown in. *Finally found it, the entire area had been used as a dump back up until the early 60s. *The sink that actually looked promising was filled with all sorts of metal debris, broken bottles and general garbage. *I was afraid to even move any of the old metal for fear of finding snakes. *You'd have to get a triple dose tetanus shot to even think of working on this cave entrance. Went back to the boats and sat in the cave entrance to cool off by which time I was recognizing my nemesis of dehydration because I had left my gator aide at the truck. *Was having trouble remembering stuff and feeling dizzy but one of the guys had some water. *Sat long enough to cool off before going back downriver. Another week of sitting in AC will give me enough cabin fever to try again for some outside adventure. Experiencing a bit'o'global warming, are we? Just a normal Tallahassee summer as far as I can tell. |
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On 8/9/10 12:43 PM, Frogwatch wrote:
On Aug 9, 12:41 pm, "Harry @ news.east.earthlink.net" wrote: On 8/9/10 12:39 PM, Frogwatch wrote: In the early August North Florida Sauna, it's hard to find any enthusiasm for anything outside but life in refrigerated air gets boring. So, we decided to do a combined canoe/caving trip with cold spring water involved. Went from Tallahassee to Marianna to survey a small cave on the Chipola River accessible only from the water. The water was nice and cool as was the cave but once that task was accomplished, we just HAD to go in search of another rumoured cave in the woods nearby. Wandered about a mile and a half thru woods with enormous spider webs blocking the trail and moccasin infested creeks and 99 degree air with enough humidity to drown in. Finally found it, the entire area had been used as a dump back up until the early 60s. The sink that actually looked promising was filled with all sorts of metal debris, broken bottles and general garbage. I was afraid to even move any of the old metal for fear of finding snakes. You'd have to get a triple dose tetanus shot to even think of working on this cave entrance. Went back to the boats and sat in the cave entrance to cool off by which time I was recognizing my nemesis of dehydration because I had left my gator aide at the truck. Was having trouble remembering stuff and feeling dizzy but one of the guys had some water. Sat long enough to cool off before going back downriver. Another week of sitting in AC will give me enough cabin fever to try again for some outside adventure. Experiencing a bit'o'global warming, are we? Just a normal Tallahassee summer as far as I can tell. Well, we seem to be having a similar hot spell, with very short breaks. It was hot enough to get me in the Pax River yesterday, and I usually only enjoy swimming in the ocean or in big "wave" pools. Water temp up here was 87F+. |
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"Harry @ news.east.earthlink.net" wrote in message
m... On 8/9/10 12:43 PM, Frogwatch wrote: On Aug 9, 12:41 pm, "Harry @ news.east.earthlink.net" wrote: On 8/9/10 12:39 PM, Frogwatch wrote: In the early August North Florida Sauna, it's hard to find any enthusiasm for anything outside but life in refrigerated air gets boring. So, we decided to do a combined canoe/caving trip with cold spring water involved. Went from Tallahassee to Marianna to survey a small cave on the Chipola River accessible only from the water. The water was nice and cool as was the cave but once that task was accomplished, we just HAD to go in search of another rumoured cave in the woods nearby. Wandered about a mile and a half thru woods with enormous spider webs blocking the trail and moccasin infested creeks and 99 degree air with enough humidity to drown in. Finally found it, the entire area had been used as a dump back up until the early 60s. The sink that actually looked promising was filled with all sorts of metal debris, broken bottles and general garbage. I was afraid to even move any of the old metal for fear of finding snakes. You'd have to get a triple dose tetanus shot to even think of working on this cave entrance. Went back to the boats and sat in the cave entrance to cool off by which time I was recognizing my nemesis of dehydration because I had left my gator aide at the truck. Was having trouble remembering stuff and feeling dizzy but one of the guys had some water. Sat long enough to cool off before going back downriver. Another week of sitting in AC will give me enough cabin fever to try again for some outside adventure. Experiencing a bit'o'global warming, are we? Just a normal Tallahassee summer as far as I can tell. Well, we seem to be having a similar hot spell, with very short breaks. It was hot enough to get me in the Pax River yesterday, and I usually only enjoy swimming in the ocean or in big "wave" pools. Water temp up here was 87F+. Ewww http://www.co.cal.md.us/assets/Plann...hesOfRiver.pdf -- The OBAMA motto: We've got what it takes, to take what you've got! |
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