[LMB] OT: Anmar would have a cow

[anmar mirza]

On 2/5/07, BOB!! <robtjwms at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> As Harimad and I were watching "Batman Begins" a few days ago, there
> was a scene in which young Bruce Wayne was exploring the cave which
> would become the Batcave.  His gear, if I remember correctly,
> consisted of a length of rope and a flashlight.  No helmet, no
> gloves, apparently nothing else.  My first thought, which I
> immediately expressed to Harimad, was "I bet Anmar had a cow when he
> saw this scene."  Anmar, what do you think of Bruce Wayne's caving
> technique?


I haven't seen it yet, but considering movies that have come out
lately where the explorers of caves were fully equipped and still got
eaten by monsters, I can't say I'm too surprised.

It is unfortunate though, that type of portrayal of caving directly relates
to more people who go and explore caves without proper gear.

On a different note, I just came home after a weekend at the National
Cave Rescue Commission Board meeting and found my house has
burned to the ground.  A total loss :(  Over 10000 books
and my kitty gone.  Since I have no insurance it's start over bootstrapping
time.  At least my partners are ok and I still have the shop.