[Texascavers] new speleo-vehicle, plus some Linux

[David via Texascavers]

This email is coming to you via Linux Mint 18, which was just released
to the human race 48 hours ago.   How cool is that !!


I spent an hour at the Jeep dealer going over the Fiat sub-compact SUV
with a fine-toothed comb, ( with the serious intention of asking the dealer to
finance to me a 5-year loan. )  The one shown in the fine video below:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Z7W4C_QuA

Sticker price was $ 32,280.

The build quality of this thing was somewhere between a Daihatsu with
a little 2004
Suzuki Grand Vitara, with Yugo thrown in for added touch.

  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Escudo#/media/File:2004-Suzuki-Grand-Vitara.jpg

But of all the sub-compact SUV's like the new Honda "HRV," and Kia Sportage,
it allegedly had the best off-road specs, ( including those of
yesteryear - 1990's ).

I would not put it up there with a Toyota RAV4 class, and certainly no
way in the
FJ Cruiser class.

Ironically, the dealer has all of the Trailhawks hidden far back at
the back of the lot in the
weed area, next to all the junk cars.

If you love plastic parts on cars, you are going to be infatuated with this car.


Back to the real news story of the day:

A Biblical level event occurred Thursday on par with The Great
Sacrifice of Abraham ( The guy with the sheep )
Linux Mint 18 is here, and although they are calling it a beta
version, I feel it is rock-solid after
2 hours of novice-level testing ( via USB stick only ).The Mint
Team has only added tweaks, and just renamed apps, over the
version I talked about 3 weeks ago.But the gripes about using old
versions of apps
and the kernel from 2014 has finally been addressed.Mint 18 is now
only 6 months behind other popular
Linux distros, so you are almost getting a 2016 operating system.   I
like it. Like I said in the first
post, I am primarily comparing it to Windows 98, but it does some
things far better than Windows XP,
like playing card games, for example:   FreeCell and Mahjong.It
has not crashed or froze yet, and that is a
good sign.

David Locklear




Ref:

http://www.jeeprenegadeforum.com/forum/434-problems-issues/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCSCUF6Bem8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfl4ytR5V0Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFBFQrhbHG0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg6HowvvFOg
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Re: [Texascavers] car shopping question

[Bob Oakley via Texascavers]

they are CRV platforms with a different body
 
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 18:17:10 +
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] car shopping question
From: texascavers@texascavers.com

I am trying to by a used car this week, maybe today.
I am leaning towards a 2009 Honda Element that I found at a Tote-the-Note place 
in a ghetto neighborhood in east Houston.
Anybody have any tips or suggestions ?
Late model Honda Elements for sale seem to be very rare in Houston.   Is that 
because the owners do not want to get rid of them ?
dlocklea...@gmail.com
David locklear

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Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

[Scott C via Texascavers]

Carl,
Very interesting article :) Thanks! Sounds like a cool cave I and others in our 
grotto would love to explore! 
I might be wrong in this, but it seems like to me there might be a number of 
these types of cool caves. Caves that were very popular in past years, but for 
some reason or another, currently, a lot of newer cavers never here about them 
anymore or don't seem to have access. I completely understand the issue of 
landowner relations that you brought up in your article. It's just kind of sad 
to me that more grotto members don't have access or knowledge of a lot of these 
caves. I really hope that we can move to increase knowledge and access to these 
awesome caves. I'd love to explore them, and I know a lot of other newer cavers 
would as well. I mean we regularly here about and plan trips to Robber Baron, 
Whirlpool, Logan's, Airman's, now O-9 Well, and Deep & Punkin' which are 
awesome! However, the same small slate of caves kind of get stale after a 
while. But then Midnight and others are right there in Carta Valley, and the 
majority of us can't get into them. Only a small group with special access 
visits them. That also happens with Perry Water Cave, and a number of other 
caves in Texas. However, when we take our yearly grotto trip up to TAG, even 
though we're total outsiders, we can get permits and visit tons of outstanding 
caves! I just wish that here in our home state it didn't feel so restricted, 
and like some sort of back-channel type of system for individuals or grottos to 
visit all the terrific caves our state has to offer. Thanks.
Are you going to be at NSS this year? I'd like to check out your book. 
Sincerely,
Scott CogburnGreater Houston GrottoTreasurer 

On Saturday, June 11, 2016 12:44 PM, Scott C via Texascavers 
 wrote:
 

 Carl,
Thanks so much for the link! I'll check it out :)
Cheers,
Scott CogburnGreater Houston GrottoTreasurer 

On Saturday, June 11, 2016 12:08 PM, Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers 
 wrote:
 

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{}#yiv3507101535 Jerry,  I plan to make a motion at tommorrow’s grotto meeting 
to help fund this.  Marvin  From: Texascavers 
[mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Jerryatkin via 
Texascavers
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2016 6:29 AM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :  Just 
a reminder that the gate still needs funding.  Jerry.

Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jerry 
Date: June 9, 2016 at 3:21:56 AM MDT
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :


Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help
 Powell’s Cave is the second longest cave in Texas, with 26.1 km of surveyed 
passage. Treasure hunters dug the historic entrance open in the early 1900s and 
it is now stabilized with a concrete culvert installed by volunteer cavers in 
the late 1990s. The cave is used as a roost by a large colony of Cave Myotis 
(Myotis velifer). Recently, during a scheduled visit to the cave, it was 
discovered that trespassers had entered the cave and vandalized it, leaving 
cans, bottles, and other miscellaneous trash in the cave. Unfortunately, this 
also included spray-painting graffiti on the cave walls in the Crevice Passage 
(see attached photos).  Concerns about protecting the integrity of the cave as 
well as the vulnerable bat colony (estimated at about 10,000 individuals) have 
led to the decision to install an above ground, bat-friendly, cupola-style 
gate, similar to the one recently built for Ezell’s Cave in Hays County. Jim 
Kennedy of Kennedy Above/Under Ground LLC has been contracted to build the gate 
and it is hoped that it will be completed sometime in the next month or so. As 
part of the agreement with the landowner, cavers will be paying for the labor 
and ancillary costs of the gate construction, while the landowner will pay for 
the materials. This was done to support continuing landowner relations and 
demonstrate our commitment to the 

[Texascavers] car shopping question

[David via Texascavers]

I am trying to by a used car this week, maybe today.

I am leaning towards a 2009 Honda Element that I found at a Tote-the-Note
place in a ghetto neighborhood in east Houston.

Anybody have any tips or suggestions ?

Late model Honda Elements for sale seem to be very rare in Houston.   Is
that because the owners do not want to get rid of them ?

dlocklea...@gmail.com

David locklear
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Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

[Scott C via Texascavers]

Carl,
Thanks so much for the link! I'll check it out :)
Cheers,
Scott CogburnGreater Houston GrottoTreasurer 

On Saturday, June 11, 2016 12:08 PM, Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers 
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{}#yiv6121132741 Jerry,  I plan to make a motion at tommorrow’s grotto meeting 
to help fund this.  Marvin  From: Texascavers 
[mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Jerryatkin via 
Texascavers
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2016 6:29 AM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :  Just 
a reminder that the gate still needs funding.  Jerry.

Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jerry 
Date: June 9, 2016 at 3:21:56 AM MDT
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :


Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help
 Powell’s Cave is the second longest cave in Texas, with 26.1 km of surveyed 
passage. Treasure hunters dug the historic entrance open in the early 1900s and 
it is now stabilized with a concrete culvert installed by volunteer cavers in 
the late 1990s. The cave is used as a roost by a large colony of Cave Myotis 
(Myotis velifer). Recently, during a scheduled visit to the cave, it was 
discovered that trespassers had entered the cave and vandalized it, leaving 
cans, bottles, and other miscellaneous trash in the cave. Unfortunately, this 
also included spray-painting graffiti on the cave walls in the Crevice Passage 
(see attached photos).  Concerns about protecting the integrity of the cave as 
well as the vulnerable bat colony (estimated at about 10,000 individuals) have 
led to the decision to install an above ground, bat-friendly, cupola-style 
gate, similar to the one recently built for Ezell’s Cave in Hays County. Jim 
Kennedy of Kennedy Above/Under Ground LLC has been contracted to build the gate 
and it is hoped that it will be completed sometime in the next month or so. As 
part of the agreement with the landowner, cavers will be paying for the labor 
and ancillary costs of the gate construction, while the landowner will pay for 
the materials. This was done to support continuing landowner relations and 
demonstrate our commitment to the protection and stewardship of the cave. We 
need to raise approximately $3300 to cover our end of the deal.  If you are 
interested in helping the project, please consider a cash pledge to help in 
alleviating the costs. Powell’s Cave has been an important part of Texas caving 
for more than 50 years, and hopefully will be open to recreational caving and 
research for many years to come. If all goes well, there will be clean up and 
restoration trips in the future that folks can volunteer for. Any and all 
donations of time and money are greatly appreciated. Pledges can be sent to: 
Gerald Atkinson – Powell’s Cave liaisonjerryat...@aol.com If you have any 
questions, please email me. Thanks ! Photos courtesy of Arron Wertheim (May 
2016)





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Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

[Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers]

Jerry,

 

I plan to make a motion at tommorrow’s grotto meeting to help fund this.

 

Marvin

 

From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of 
Jerryatkin via Texascavers
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2016 6:29 AM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

 

Just a reminder that the gate still needs funding.

 

Jerry.

Sent from my iPad


Begin forwarded message:

From: Jerry  >
Date: June 9, 2016 at 3:21:56 AM MDT
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com  
Subject: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :


Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help


 Powell’s Cave is the second longest cave in Texas, with 26.1 km of surveyed 
passage. Treasure hunters dug the historic entrance open in the early 1900s and 
it is now stabilized with a concrete culvert installed by volunteer cavers in 
the late 1990s. The cave is used as a roost by a large colony of Cave Myotis 
(Myotis velifer). Recently, during a scheduled visit to the cave, it was 
discovered that trespassers had entered the cave and vandalized it, leaving 
cans, bottles, and other miscellaneous trash in the cave. Unfortunately, this 
also included spray-painting graffiti on the cave walls in the Crevice Passage 
(see attached photos). 

 

Concerns about protecting the integrity of the cave as well as the vulnerable 
bat colony (estimated at about 10,000 individuals) have led to the decision to 
install an above ground, bat-friendly, cupola-style gate, similar to the one 
recently built for Ezell’s Cave in Hays County. Jim Kennedy of Kennedy 
Above/Under Ground LLC has been contracted to build the gate and it is hoped 
that it will be completed sometime in the next month or so.

 

As part of the agreement with the landowner, cavers will be paying for the 
labor and ancillary costs of the gate construction, while the landowner will 
pay for the materials. This was done to support continuing landowner relations 
and demonstrate our commitment to the protection and stewardship of the cave. 
We need to raise approximately $3300 to cover our end of the deal. 

 

If you are interested in helping the project, please consider a cash pledge to 
help in alleviating the costs. Powell’s Cave has been an important part of 
Texas caving for more than 50 years, and hopefully will be open to recreational 
caving and research for many years to come. If all goes well, there will be 
clean up and restoration trips in the future that folks can volunteer for. Any 
and all donations of time and money are greatly appreciated.

 

Pledges can be sent to:

 

Gerald Atkinson – Powell’s Cave Liaison

jerryat...@aol.com  

 

If you have any questions, please email me. Thanks !

 

Photos courtesy of Arron Wertheim (May 2016)





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