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2023 November Camp
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýWhat¡¯s better than chocolate and peanut butter? November and Resto Camp of course!! That¡¯s right, it¡¯s time again for the greatest Mammoth Cave Restoration Camp on earth. ? Unfortunately, Eventbrite has switched to a pay only model, so I had to pivot. Fortunately, I demoed my new event signup for weeklong. I think it worked well enough to give it a shot for November Camp. As usual signup for November camp will begin on October 1st 12:00 AM EST. ? Once again, we will be at our beloved home away from home, Maple Springs. While I don¡¯t know for sure what we have planned, odds are good it will involve at least one trip to El Ghor and I know everyone loves that! But wait, there¡¯s more. Rumors are circulating that weather permitting we could have the greatest bonfire spectacle the camp has ever seen. How¡¯s that you ask? We will see the return of the camps king of fire teaming up with the camps newest pyro. Oh man, I can¡¯t wait. ? Sign up at the link below or visit restoremammoth.com. ? ? See you in November! ? Brian |
Re: 2023 Resto Field Camp photos
Thanks Gary for sharing the link.? The google folder is for everyone to add photos.? Please feel free to add more if you attended the camp. Would love to see more photos.? S On Sun, Aug 20, 2023 at 2:07 AM Gary via <garygibula=[email protected]> wrote:
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2023 Resto Field Camp photos
To all MACA Resto cavers: In case you haven't seen them, here's a Google Photos file of many great images from the 2023 Resto Camp, as captured by Sophi Reaptress: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMg5W5fWlCRoG2yxSjH14XnNqKNNUjm8OH60WiX_r6FpjGGVy6h4vTVOREkrt7oYQ?key=UEpoRUlBRnhrRWhRc1FtSmlPMjdKeG50VEg4U01R And here are a few more photos from me: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jhtkyx0iqi5t6olrjxy4v/h?rlkey=5kgtd8vxc7zni8b9r1x6wov26&dl=0 Anyone else have pics to share? |
Re: 2023 Field Camp group photo
That's great Gary! On Thu, Aug 10, 2023, 8:35 PM Gary via <garygibula=[email protected]> wrote:
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2023 Weeklong Resto Camp Announcement
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHello Resto Cavers, as if this camp wasn¡¯t already shaping up to be a doozy, I have even more exciting news. The ferry is closed due to low water. OK, maybe that¡¯s not exciting, as a matter of fact it¡¯s a real bummer. What this means for camp is that we all need to take this into consideration as we plan the week. Keep in mind that it¡¯s approximately 45 minutes one-way trip to get from Maple Springs to the park. We will all just adapt and take our time, there is nowhere we must be and that¡¯s OK. We will start when we start and likely end our days earlier to accommodate everyone and make sure that no one feels rushed. ? Can¡¯t wait to see you all Sunday evening for our welcome party. ? Brian ? |
Re: 2023 Weeklong Resto Camp Announcement
Amazing! Find a dinosaur.? Ekalaka is jumping with paleontologists.? Best, Rick? On Fri, Jul 21, 2023, 9:26 PM Brian <macarestocamp@...> wrote:
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2023 Weeklong Resto Camp Announcement
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýI have a couple of announcements. Many of you may have noticed, and many found out having recently reached out to me, August camp is full. For the first time in my resto camp career, we have reached our capacity and can no longer accept applications. I have about four people on a waiting list, and I will reach out to them if a spot opens. For those that are signed up, it¡¯s going to be a busy camp. Both the house and bunk house will be full, and we will need to make sure that all beds are used. For those camping or staying off site, well, this doesn¡¯t matter :) Remember that the kitchen in the classroom will be for off limits for personal use during the week. There is a mini fridge in the bunk house and a standard fridge/freezer in the house for personal goods but remember you will be sharing with all camp attendees, please be considerate. It looks like we may have both vertical and wetsuit opportunities this camp. If either of these opportunities interest you and you have the required equipment and proficiency remember to bring your gear. I can¡¯t wait to see you all there for what will surely be a memorable camp. Brian |
Re: Weeklong Camp
Hi Rick!!? I found it in my spam folder after reading this! sorry about that.? We are going to miss you!! I have to check I honestly haven¡¯t have time to go through the footage.? It depends send me a picture when you get the chance? S On Thu, 6 Jul 2023 at 12:58, Rick Olson <rickardolson16@...> wrote:
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Re: Weeklong Camp
Well, yes for sure I will miss you and the gang. A wedding and a dinosaur event have hard dates... Best, Rick? On Thu, Jul 6, 2023, 1:00 PM Ken Dejonge <caveboyken@...> wrote:
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Re: Weeklong Camp
Bummer you're not able to join us, Rick. Miss ya brother! On Thu, Jul 6, 2023, 12:58 PM Rick Olson <rickardolson16@...> wrote:
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Re: Weeklong Camp
Hi Sophi! Did you get my message asking about replacing zippers in my old but beloved Lost Creek duffel bag? Wish I was going to be there but I have a wedding to attend out west then. Oh, did you get good drone video of the cave next to my house?? I can provide a jump drive for copies if possible.? Best, Rick? On Wed, Jul 5, 2023, 10:40 PM Sophi Reaptress <sophi.reaptress@...> wrote:
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Re: Weeklong Camp
So excited!!! There¡¯s a few philly grotto members that signed up!!? On Wed, Jul 5, 2023 at 7:38 PM Brian <macarestocamp@...> wrote:
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Weeklong Camp
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýWell, boys and girls, this is shaping up to be one heck of a weeklong camp! First off, I am so excited to see that we have 32 signed up and counting, with many new faces. It¡¯s going to be a busy Maple Springs and I can¡¯t wait. Many would like to know what projects we will be working on for the week and while we are still working out all the details, I can share the following. We will once again be working with our dear friends the James Cavers. We will however be moving our efforts from Coach, where we have been for years, to James Cave. Kevin Mulligan (he didn¡¯t know this before right now, thanks Kevin :) will be leading a vertical group to disassemble some stairs which will be hauled out to the entrance. In addition, we will also be gathering loose wiring and lighting. As always, we will feature our weeklong lint crew with Linda and Pam once again leading the charge. While I can¡¯t share all the details just yet, I will just say, if you have vertical gear, bring it, if you have a wetsuit, bring it. There are a couple of things in the works that should be a blast. As with all camps, things will change as we go. I have also reached out to some amazing people that have lined up some incredible educational trips and can¡¯t wait to share more. For now, I will leave you with this random picture of a hole in the ground :) Don¡¯t forget to bring your appetite and I can¡¯t wait to see you at the Howdy Party at 6 PM on Sunday, August 6th. |
August Camp Announcement
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýWelcome back my friends to the cave that never ends. I hope you can attend come inside, come inside. That¡¯s right, it¡¯s time for the much anticipated 2023 August Camp application! Mark your calendar, put in your vacation request, and get ready to spend a week at Mammoth Cave doing what we love with the people we love to do it with. Onward to August camp! And now for something completely different, I have finally gotten off my keister and made an online application! That means this year there are two ways to sign up and the choice is yours. For those that are supporting the USPS, I have the same PDF application so you can print it off and mail it to me. You can send your money via check, PayPal, or Zelle. Links to both applications can be found at or the links below. Now for the T-Shirt news. Unfortunately, our much-loved friend and artist Bonnie Carnack will no longer be able to create our shirts for us. It¡¯s been a bit of a roller coaster the last couple of years with T-Shirts. I am currently looking for someone to help with the design and printing. I have several options in the works and am hopeful that there will be a shirt for this year's camp. In the event I am unable to get the shirts I will refund the T-Shirt payments. As of now, and unless things change we will be at Maple Springs. Please feel to reach out to me if you have any questions. Love you all and see you in August, it¡¯s gonna be great! Online Application Printable PDF ? |
Re: May 2023 Resto weekend
Great recap Gary!? I brag about NSS to my neighbor,? physical therapist, family, and friends.? I say Saturday was coronation day,? derby day and? Mud Day at Mammoth Cave.? Everyone got to wear special hats... On Tue, May 9, 2023, 8:28 PM Gary via <garygibula=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: May 2023 Resto weekend
--oops, the Subject line should have been the MAY Resto weekend
also, after further consideration, I'd estimate the total buckets of mud were 150-200 (not 300-400) -----Original Message-----
From: Gary via groups.io <garygibula@...> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, May 9, 2023 6:41 pm Subject: [MACAresto] March 2023 Resto weekend Resto Director Brian will provide the official report, but I'd like to offer my account of what happened this past Saturday and Sunday at the 2023 May Mammoth Cave Restoration weekend.
Due to asbestos remediation taking place at Maple Springs, we gratefully accepted the kind accomodations of the Cave Research Foundation at their Hamilton Valley Facilities. --thanks, CRF!
After getting settled, a couple dozen of us (incl. Larry Matiz!) convened at 'El Tapatio,' the former Sahara Steakhouse which is now a Mexican cuisine restaurant located a short ways from our traditional Cave City eatery, El Mazatlan. Although Tapatio is a bit smaller, the atmosphere, service and quality of food were comparable.?
On Saturday morning, we met as usual for the 8:30 briefing at the MACA Visitor Center picnic area pavilion. In addition to Rick Toomey, we were joined by Chuck and Mary Schubert, Rick Olson and MACA official 'Ed' (--sorry, I forget his last name).
The group heard all about our work tasks for the weekend:? to scoop buckets of mud/water from the bottom of Crystal Lake, hoisting them up 70-feet to the Frozen Niagara path and transporting them out of the cave.
Another team pressed the mud through mesh screens and picked coins and other objects from the muck as it was washed with water from a tank on the back of a pickup truck.
While that operation got underway, a team including Brian, Chuck and your humble narrator took pump sprayers down the 'New Entrance' stairs and lightly applied a 4:1 ratio of bleach solution to any greenish algae-ified spots we came across.
Along the way, Brian pointed out the amazing work that had been done at Grand Central (new pavers and benches), the re-done stairway, another re-done area where original flagstones were uncovered and integrated into the path, and some incredible work done at Lover's Leap.
We ended up at Frozen Niagara, where Dave Boerma was expertly operating an industrial-strength drill being used to hoist the mud buckets.
?John Kirk reeled-in the buckets and Dave Seng de-harnessed the containers and staged them for transport out of the cave.
The 'dirty work' down at the bottom of the hole was being done by several individuals, including supervisor Rick Toomey, but Teresa Boerma deserves special recognition for her efforts. Nice job, T!
Although several individuals helped transport the buckets of mud from the work site to the Frozen Niagara entrance, Roy Van Hooser (along with Deb Nelson and John Sides) did some tireless work for this stage of the operation.
After the mud buckets were brought over to the screening area, Dee Boerma, Linda Bundy and Pam Saberton got themselves plenty dirty and wet as they ran the water hose and filtered through the muck. Special mention also should be made of Missy Sides and Rick Olson, who helped identify artifacts worth saving and categorizing.
Saturday's dinner was a 'pot luck' back at Hamilton Valley, which featured burgers and brats expertly grilled by chef Dave Boerma (--who also makes a mean biscuits-and-gravy).
Sunday was more of the same, except we knocked-off by 12 noon due to some nasty-looking storm clouds that were rolling in. We got done just in time as the rain began falling.
All in all, I'd estimate 150-200 buckets of mud were hoisted out of Crystal Lake and sifted/screened. Great job, everyone.
See you in August!
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March 2023 Resto weekend
Resto Director Brian will provide the official report, but I'd like to offer my account of what happened this past Saturday and Sunday at the 2023 May Mammoth Cave Restoration weekend.
Due to asbestos remediation taking place at Maple Springs, we gratefully accepted the kind accomodations of the Cave Research Foundation at their Hamilton Valley Facilities. --thanks, CRF!
After getting settled, a couple dozen of us (incl. Larry Matiz!) convened at 'El Tapatio,' the former Sahara Steakhouse which is now a Mexican cuisine restaurant located a short ways from our traditional Cave City eatery, El Mazatlan. Although Tapatio is a bit smaller, the atmosphere, service and quality of food were comparable.?
On Saturday morning, we met as usual for the 8:30 briefing at the MACA Visitor Center picnic area pavilion. In addition to Rick Toomey, we were joined by Chuck and Mary Schubert, Rick Olson and MACA official 'Ed' (--sorry, I forget his last name).
The group heard all about our work tasks for the weekend:? to scoop buckets of mud/water from the bottom of Crystal Lake, hoisting them up 70-feet to the Frozen Niagara path and transporting them out of the cave.
Another team pressed the mud through mesh screens and picked coins and other objects from the muck as it was washed with water from a tank on the back of a pickup truck.
While that operation got underway, a team including Brian, Chuck and your humble narrator took pump sprayers down the 'New Entrance' stairs and lightly applied a 4:1 ratio of bleach solution to any greenish algae-ified spots we came across.
Along the way, Brian pointed out the amazing work that had been done at Grand Central (new pavers and benches), the re-done stairway, another re-done area where original flagstones were uncovered and integrated into the path, and some incredible work done at Lover's Leap.
We ended up at Frozen Niagara, where Dave Boerma was expertly operating an industrial-strength drill being used to hoist the mud buckets.
?John Kirk reeled-in the buckets and Dave Seng de-harnessed the containers and staged them for transport out of the cave.
The 'dirty work' down at the bottom of the hole was being done by several individuals, including supervisor Rick Toomey, but Teresa Boerma deserves special recognition for her efforts. Nice job, T!
Although several individuals helped transport the buckets of mud from the work site to the Frozen Niagara entrance, Roy Van Hooser (along with Deb Nelson and John Sides) did some tireless work for this stage of the operation.
After the mud buckets were brought over to the screening area, Dee Boerma, Linda Bundy and Pam Saberton got themselves plenty dirty and wet as they ran the water hose and filtered through the muck. Special mention also should be made of Missy Sides and Rick Olson, who helped identify artifacts worth saving and categorizing.
Saturday's dinner was a 'pot luck' back at Hamilton Valley, which featured burgers and brats expertly grilled by chef Dave Boerma (--who also makes a mean biscuits-and-gravy).
Sunday was more of the same, except we knocked-off by 12 noon due to some nasty-looking storm clouds that were rolling in. We got done just in time as the rain began falling.
All in all, I'd estimate 300-400 buckets of mud were hoisted out of Crystal Lake and sifted/screened. Great job, everyone.
See you in August!
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May Camp
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýMay Resto Cavers, only 9 days away and I don't know about you, but I can't wait. It's shaping up to be a great camp! Just a reminder to all that we will be staying at Hamilton Valley. ? Previously I mentioned that we will probably be getting muddy. Well for those that are attending, here's a sneak peek of what might be in store. ? Can't wait to see you all at Mammoth! ? Brian |