[LMB] OT: Anmar would have a cow

[PAT MATHEWS]

>From: "anmar mirza" <anmar.mirza at gmail.com>
>
>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.
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Anmar - I have a caving friend here inAlbuquerque. Could I tell him of your 
plight and your addres? At least he and the local cavers might be able to do 
something to help, and most assuredly he could help replace your books - 
I've seen his collection.

Pat