There was a large crowd that met at the parking lot.  One person forgot to bring a change of clothes, but luckily Christine had an extra suit to help us out.  We took four or five cars and they were full.  To make it easier we all split into groups of about 5 or 6 people and went down as a group.  I was part of the last group in and therfore I was a little chilled by the time I got in-cave since the temperature was ~ 18.  The walk to the ladder was tricky due to the snow and ice covering the ground.  Larry went with us and had a little trouble with his headlamp becoming disconnected while proceeding, but that was the worst of the problems encountered.  The more adventurous individuals (Marc’s group) went through the squeeze to get into the register room.  By the time we got into the mud area Gary said he was there for almost 30 mins.  The water below the mud tube was nice and warm and evan a little deep.  Being part of the last group up the tube made it more exciting.  Marc mentioned that the keyhole and ladder were both traffic jams on the way out which contributed to the coldness of some of the group.  I must say that Gary and I thought that it would be a good idea for the drivers to exit first in order to warm their cars and even to ensure they are unlocked.  Diana was one example of a person who could not change because of this. 

Highlight:  Group picture of everyone

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