That's cool they are back to doing stuff down there. Over the years so much has taken place there why not? I will be down there at some point soon. I do wish it could be that weekend. So are you going to be a part of the degree? I was assuming you were since you said practice.
Yea, I am glad that they got back to doing stuff like that down there. I think that they stopped doing a lot of that kind of stuff because back in the 20's and 30's they would have church and even have a "speak easy". The people didn't understand the destruction of the cave that they were doing, and when someone finallly realized what was going on they stopped doing all of that. Longhorn Cavern IS a State Park, but it is ran differently than all but one of the rest of the State Parks. When the State bought it from the owners, the only way the owners of the land would sell is if the State would allow a private entity "manage" or "run" the place. So, even though it is it is a State Park, the people working there are working for a private company (the same people that run the Canyon of the Eagles tour on Lake Buchanan).
Over the last several years, there have been a lot of geologists and other kinds of scientists coming in showing the destruction the humans were doing to the cave. But, I guess the folks that are running the cave were looking for more ways to make more money so they started having concerts regularly down there with dinner and stuff. I guess they are pretty careful about where they let people go and what they can and can't touch on the inside.
No, I won't be part of the degree. I just go up to my lodge weekly to floor practice. I think this time it would be more fun for me to be there and watch, and then maybe later on take part in it. Make sure you get a hold of me on here or some other way when you are coming down. Google + prolly isn't the best way to get a hold of me as I just check it randomly. We will have to link up and break bread. If I get enough notice, I can let you know when our meetings are and maybe you can come sit and visit with us.