Mark Gee invented a tripod hauling rig that he donated to the project to stay at the cave.

Much easier to work with but the buckets a still heavy.  A double pully system force multiplier will be used next trip.

Ernie Parker observing.  This is his first outing after open heart surgery.

Mark Gee showing off his invention.

The owner had a 30' ladder made to get in and out of the pit with.  Another 10' section will have to added soon.

Looking into the pit while going down the ladder.

On the inside looking out.

In this view, the flash shows the sides of the pit.

A familiar site on this property, the sinkhole was almost named EMU Cave.

There aint no friendly kick boxing match with this dude.  Say good night Gracie!