Author: phil
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CAVE CRAWL–2020
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Cavers from all over Florida were excited–calls were made, vehicles packed, plans were put into action, and anticipation was high. It was almost time for the annual Florida Cave Crawl. Flint River Grotto was sponsoring the annual event this year, and Florida cavers have been really looking forward. Cave divers…
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Cleanup of Jennings Cave
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Several motivated members from the local caving groups answered, FSS president’s (Natalie Volk) invitation to come out to Jennings Cave on Sunday February 16, 2020 for a cleanup. Upon arrival, we noticed that an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) road has been built right up to the cave entrance giving even…
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Florida Cave Cavort 2017
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Florida Cave Cavort 2017 Once a year cavers through-out Florida gather for fun and festivities. This year the Florida Cave Cavort was held on Jerry and Shirl’s Farm in Williston Florida, during the first weekend in March. Out of the 120 cavers in attendance, many cavers were old friends, but this year…
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Cavort Prep
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Here are a few pictures of the 2017 Cave Cavort preparation work days. Go right to the bottom to see the rappelling tower pictures and zip line movie. Workday #1: November 8, 2016. Workers came out to do preliminary cleaning of unused areas, conduct a little fence repair, and…
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Scout Trip to Tucks and Lundy’s
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The Florida Speleological Society (FSS) volunteers to take groups underground. We would actually prefer to get a call, coordinate permissions with landowners, find good guides, and write-up, fill out, and file all paperwork for a group than the group simply going by themselves. This ensures everyone is safe, the landowner knows…
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Cavort Workday #2
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In March of 2017 the Florida Speleological Society (FSS) is hosting the annual Florida Cave Cavort. This is where cavers from all over Florida, or where-ever, convene for fun, food, music, and of course caving. This year Jerry and Sheryl Johnson are hosting the Cavort. On December 3, 2016, several FSS members…
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A WONDERFUL DAY AT WHITECLIFF
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On February 27th, 2016 an unnamed master organizer set up a get-together at the White-Cliff Cave property. The day was planned for cavers old and new to just hang out. Burgers and Dogs were cooked, food was devoured, and people went caving. There were several generations of cavers, some had…
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Friends of San Felasco–go undergroud
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It is always nice when people get together–stories are told, new friends are met, and ideas are shared. It is even better when groups get together. Barry Luther loves the outdoors and getting people to enjoy the outdoors. Barry is a Friend of San Felasco…
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Traditions
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How long does an event take place before it is traditional? During the month of September the Florida Speleological Society (FSS) members have a traditional climb practice and party at Bill’s house. This event probably started as preparation for the group traveling North to the Fall TAG Cave-in (traditionally) in October.…
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Spring TAG trip
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When work, life, and spring rains get you down–call up some friends and go caving. That is exactly what Mike and Kitty did. Most of the time when the Florida Speleological Society (FSS) goes to the Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia (TAG) area, it is fall. Spring rain adds another demention to…