Ahoy!  There was a camera found after OTR this year.  If you think this might be yours, please contact Mike Oatney  (moatney@columbus.rr.com) with a description and he will see that you get it back.

Ahoy ye land lubbers.  Steady at the helm!  There be a whole lot of work to be gettin your self ready b'fer ye set sail to OTR this year.  Keep your weather eyes peeled for news to help you along the way.  Check this web site often for updates.  Now be the time to pack your cutlass and a spare eye patch there be pirate’n a foot.  See the schedule of pirate events to help you make up your mind and don’t forget your ol’ mate when you are packing your spare rum or I’ll have you swabbing the deck.  Now come on if you’re coming and look sharp about it.  We’re about to hoist the anchor and set sail.

It’s OTR’s Year-of-the-Pirate!!!  In keeping with the spirit of piracy, OTR 2008 will feature a new competition called “Anything that Floats” – a race on the high seas, or the river, whichever is closer.  Blackjack Tobias Robertson invites all pirates over the age of 16 to participate in this point-to-point race where acts of piracy are encouraged and booty awaits the winner.  Below are the Articles of Agreement which all pirates must follow in order to participate.

The 2008 Home Brew Competition will be held on the Saturday morning of the event.

The style for this year’s competition will be American IPA.

Entries will be judged according to the 2008 revision of the Beer Judge Certification Program, by our very own BJCP judges.

BATS (Battlefield Area Troglodyte Society) will be selling firewood again this year. Same deal as last--$5 for about 5-6 logs, depending on size and you carry from the BATS Camp. First come, first served. Don't let your grotto campsite go cold!

The Old Timers Reunion, (OTR) will start at noon on Thursday, and close at noon on Monday, at The Robertson Association (TRA) camp. This Year’s Theme is “Pirates of the Carabiner.” Blackjack, our Pirate bat says, “OTRRRRRRRRRRRR is great!”

It just seems like yesterday that we were setting up for OTR 2007 and now here we are preparing for OTR 2008. This year will be an exciting OTR, as once again we kick things up several notches with six great bands and a fun filled Pirate weekend. Also returning will be our Las Vegas style charity, (to benefit your favorite cave conservancy) gaming night at Club Grotto, the 3rd annual benefit Texas Hold-em tournament and an “Anything that Floats” boat race.”

Blackjack Tobias Robertson, the 2006 OTR logo, mascot & bat , will return this year. Blackjack went on a little trip to the Caribbean this past year and has returned with a few exciting activities for your enjoyment. So bring your best pirate outfits and prepare to “surrender the booty.”

Tim Brown, 2008 OTR Chair

Registration is open around the clock from noon Thursday to midnight Saturday. Staff and hours may reduce after midnight Thursday and Friday. Registration closes midnight on Saturday and reopens 8:30 am Sunday. OTR closes completely to new registrants and guests at 6 pm on Sunday. Prior CONFIRMED arrangements must be made with our registration staff if you plan on arriving after 6 pm on Sunday. You must pay the full registration fee for Sunday. Contact Steve McLuckie at scagrotto@hvc.rr.com or Dave Fricke at caverdave1@cox.net It is the responsibility of the person who wants to arrive after Registration closes to ensure confirmation of arrangements with the registration staff. If your name is not on their list, you’re not confirmed. Please get confirmation ahead of time to avoid the hassle of being turned away at the gate.
On Line Registration: On line registration may be available this summer. Please check the Web site for more information.