When first we heard of Mr. Davies ...... it was from: June 1997 News Report from VR World Headquarters --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ......... Also of note, an entire network of interconnecting underground caves was recently discovered by ranch guest Mark Davies after a near disaster in landing his paramotor. While lazily gliding along on an early morning thermal a sudden foehn wind caught his parachute in a violent downdraft forcing him to be blown off course and into the mouth of one of the aforementioned caves. After disentangling himself, Mr. Davies ventured about 500 yards into the darkened abyss guided only by the light of his cigarette lighter, whereupon he slipped and fell into a subterranean stream (no trout observed). This second disaster caused Mr. Davies to be swept along by the powerful underground current into a second cave where eventually he was able to catch a glimpse of light, climb out and rescue himself. This new discovery will definitely warrant further investigation (albeit not by Mr. Davies).

Date: Mon, 07 Jul 1997 11:50:53
To: thevirtualranch@mindspring.com
Subject: Out of the cave & ready to fly. M Davies

M. Davies here !!

As I finally got my flying vessel untangled in total darkness, (my lighter ran out of butane) I've managed to collect all my Paramotor parts, and it seems my canopy is in fine shape - it's a little soiled from bat droppings in the cave. HOWEVER all is well intact and I've made my way out of the cave unhurt (except for my confidence). I think I will pay a little more attention to the winds, keeping an eye out on the family of hawks that seem to be keeping an eye on the ranch.

Ready to fly - again !!!!

Mr. Davies

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