[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project change of schedule
Cavers, The Government Canyon Karst Project will take place on Saturday, May 14, as scheduled but there will be no activities on Sunday, May15. You are welcome to camp on Friday and Saturday nights as always. This will be the last project weekend until we start up again in the fall. Marvin Miller ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Jerry, I received the check. Thank you very much. I would like to take care of the HCSNA data. That reminds me that I need to prepare a WallsMap update. Thanks, Marvin From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:56 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project Hi Marvin, Two things : 1.) Did you receive the check I sent to you on behalf of the TSS ? 2.) Do you have any HCSNA database updates to send me or do you want to do that your self ? Hope things are going well for you and the family ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Marvin Miller mailto:cave0mil...@gmail.com> > To: Texascavers@texascavers.com <mailto:Texascavers@texascavers.com> ; bexargro...@googlegroups.com <mailto:bexargro...@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sun, Oct 4, 2020 7:24 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project We had a great turnout at the Hill Country SNA Karst Project this weekend with 6 teams on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. A total of 23 people attended. Two new caves were found, even though we are not actively looking for new caves right now, and three caves were surveyed. Now it is time to start planning for the first karst project weekend of the season at Government Canyon State Natural Area taking place on November 7 and 8. See the TSA website for more information or contact me. Marvin Miller ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com <http://texascavers.com/> Texascavers@texascavers.com <mailto:Texascavers@texascavers.com> | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Hi Marvin, Two things : 1.) Did you receive the check I sent to you on behalf of the TSS ? 2.) Do you have any HCSNA database updates to send me or do you want to do that your self ? Hope things are going well for you and the family ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Marvin Miller To: Texascavers@texascavers.com; bexargro...@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Oct 4, 2020 7:24 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project We had a great turnout at the Hill Country SNA Karst Project this weekend with 6 teams on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. A total of 23 people attended. Two new caves were found, even though we are not actively looking for new caves right now, and three caves were surveyed. Now it is time to start planning for the first karst project weekend of the season at Government Canyon State Natural Area taking place on November 7 and 8. See the TSA website for more information or contact me. Marvin Miller___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
We had a great turnout at the Hill Country SNA Karst Project this weekend with 6 teams on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. A total of 23 people attended. Two new caves were found, even though we are not actively looking for new caves right now, and three caves were surveyed. Now it is time to start planning for the first karst project weekend of the season at Government Canyon State Natural Area taking place on November 7 and 8. See the TSA website for more information or contact me. Marvin Miller ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Please put me on the list ! Thanks, Mark From: Marvin Miller Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2020 7:37 PM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project Cavers, The Karst Project at Government Canyon SNA scheduled for May 16 and 17 will take place on the 16th only. I will be limiting activities to ridgewalking (50’ separation is social distancing in its very nature) and all activity areas will be accessed by hiking from the project meeting spot or from the Visitor Center (no need to ride in anyone else’s car). I will also be limiting participation to 15 people. Please let me know as soon as you can if you want to participate so that I can arrange teams and objectives. I will be giving priority to people that have participated in the project in the past. We will be following park rules while hiking on trails. There is no camping allowed on this weekend. Marvin (210) 415 5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The Karst Project at Government Canyon SNA scheduled for May 16 and 17 will take place on the 16th only. I will be limiting activities to ridgewalking (50’ separation is social distancing in its very nature) and all activity areas will be accessed by hiking from the project meeting spot or from the Visitor Center (no need to ride in anyone else’s car). I will also be limiting participation to 15 people. Please let me know as soon as you can if you want to participate so that I can arrange teams and objectives. I will be giving priority to people that have participated in the project in the past. We will be following park rules while hiking on trails. There is no camping allowed on this weekend. Marvin (210) 415 5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on the first weekend of November. The schedule for the year has been added to the TSA events calendar on the website. Caving (ridgewalking, surveying, digging, etc.) will take place on both days of the weekend. Camping is always available. On November 2 & 3 we will meet at 9:00 in the morning in the parking lot of the Volunteer Resource Center (Ranch House). See the TSA website for a map and directions. Contact Marvin Miller for additional information. Marvin ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates have changed
Cavers, Please note that the March and May dates of the Government Canyon Karst Project have been changed. The new dates are March 10 and 11 & May 12. The full calendar is available on the TSA calendar page: https://www.cavetexas.org/calendar/index.php. Marvin Miller ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on October 7 & 8. Complete schedule and details are on the TSA website: https://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html . Reply to me with any questions or if you are coming from out of town and need to camp. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project for May
Cavers, The project date for the Government Canyon Karst Project for May has been changed. The new date is May 13, Saturday only. The TSA calendar has been updated. This will be the last project date until the temperatures cool from the hot summer in October. For project details see the web site, https://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html, or contact me, Marvin Miller. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on the 2nd weekend of October, the 8th and 9th. Typically the project will be schedule on the first weekend of the month. For details see the project page on the TSS website: http://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html. We will meet in the Volunteer/Research Station parking area at 9:00 both mornings. After entering the park take the first right. The entry code for the gate there is 1234. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Sounds good.On May 18, 2016 7:19 AM, Amy Morton via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > Hey Marvin, > > > I have 3 new grotto guys that want to come this weekend. I'm going to > forward this to them, if they call you, they're GHG (even if they don't know > it) > > > Amy Morton > > Bexar Grotto > > > From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of Marvin > and Lisa via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 1:40:30 AM > To: texascavers@texascavers.com > Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project > > > Cavers, > > > > The date for the Government Canyon Karst Project for May has been changed to > the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. We will be surveying caves, digging on some > promising sinks, and ridgewalking. There are in-cave leads to be pursued as > well. This will be the last project weekend until October. > > > > We will meet at 9:00 in the morning at the Volunteer/Research Station (on the > porch or in the parking lot). To get there enter Government Canyon State > Natural Area at the main gate and then take the first right. (Don't go as far > as the pay kiosk). There will be a closed gate that you open with a code on > the keypad. The code is 1234. Follow that road for about a mile till it ends > in front of a building. The parking lot is to the right. > > > > Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. > > > > Marvin Miller > > > > (210) 415-5190 > > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Hey Marvin, I have 3 new grotto guys that want to come this weekend. I'm going to forward this to them, if they call you, they're GHG (even if they don't know it) Amy Morton Bexar Grotto [] From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 1:40:30 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project Cavers, The date for the Government Canyon Karst Project for May has been changed to the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. We will be surveying caves, digging on some promising sinks, and ridgewalking. There are in-cave leads to be pursued as well. This will be the last project weekend until October. We will meet at 9:00 in the morning at the Volunteer/Research Station (on the porch or in the parking lot). To get there enter Government Canyon State Natural Area at the main gate and then take the first right. (Don't go as far as the pay kiosk). There will be a closed gate that you open with a code on the keypad. The code is 1234. Follow that road for about a mile till it ends in front of a building. The parking lot is to the right. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The date for the Government Canyon Karst Project for May has been changed to the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. We will be surveying caves, digging on some promising sinks, and ridgewalking. There are in-cave leads to be pursued as well. This will be the last project weekend until October. We will meet at 9:00 in the morning at the Volunteer/Research Station (on the porch or in the parking lot). To get there enter Government Canyon State Natural Area at the main gate and then take the first right. (Don't go as far as the pay kiosk). There will be a closed gate that you open with a code on the keypad. The code is 1234. Follow that road for about a mile till it ends in front of a building. The parking lot is to the right. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The next Karst Project weekend at Government Canyon State Natural Area just northwest of San Antonio is scheduled for the first weekend in February, Feb. 6 & 7. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 on both days. To get there enter the park at the main gate and then take the first right. The gate is now electrically activated. Enter the code 1234 in the keypad. Caving is getting so easy these days. Drive about a mile to the VRS. The parking lot is to the right. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project Report
November/December Government Canyon Karst Project Report November 7, 2015 Participants: Niki Lake, Marvin Miller, Joe Schaertl Only Joe and Niki joined the project for what threatened to be a rainy day. The ground was very wet from rains in the preceding days so the trails were closed. I asked Niki, who is the Resource Specialist at Government Canyon SNA, about the new pit that had been found on the Gallagher tract, on the west side of Hwy 211. It had actually been found several years previous by a bird survey team but the property did not fully transfer from the City of San Antonio to Texas Parks until recently. The pit was named Loca Guera Pit by the team that discovered it. Niki had only a location marked on a small topo on a poor scan of a Zara Environmental report. Sometime after the pit's discovery Zara did a karst invertebrate survey over some of the ridgetops on the tract and they had noted the cave. The report Niki had did not contain the appendix with the GPS coordinates. Using the poor topo image and Niki's memory we set out trying to find the pit. We did one sweep up the ridge that it was supposed to be on without finding it. We regrouped and changed our strategy. In our trek to the point we were going to start our next sweep we came across a marked karst feature. The tag was numbered PR-10. This made us happy because PR-10 was also located on the topo and the topo had a scale bar. We calculated a heading and a distance to the pit and started walking - and walked right to it. Niki had to leave to attend to other duties so Joe and I rigged the pit, a 7.6 m drop, and surveyed it. Sadly, there was no ongoing passage at the bottom. The entrance is roughly diamond-shaped and about 2.5 meters across. >From the pit bottom the floor descended a slight scree slope and then went flat to the back wall. We surveyed a total length of 15.72 m and 8.61 m deep. When Joe touched down after rappelling first he noticed a diamond-backed rattlesnake on the floor. The floor was wide enough that we could skirt around it. It never made any indication that it was disturbed by us. The cave floor has had significant infilling. Large stalagmites along the back wall penetrate the floor. There are also two sets of initials inscribed on the back wall. The lower initials look more weathered than the top, dated set, and, surprisingly, are located only about .3 m above the floor level. Is it possible that sometime before 1957 (the date with the upper set) the floor level was quite a bit lower? Discussions with George Veni suggest that significant surface erosion of top soils has occured since the beginning of ranch activities in the late 1800's/early 1900's. After surveying the cave we headed back to PR-10 and dug on it for a couple of hours. At first it looked very promising but by the time we finished we were digging down the floor of the sink, hoping to find an open space. The soil and rocks are still loose and the dig should be continued. December 5 & 6, 2015 Participants: Jorge Carcamo, Lauren DeLeon, Mike Gibbons, Sarah Gorton, Niki Lake, Marvin Miller, Shauna Mohler, Mary Moore, James Morrow, Donnie Roland, Victoria Sommers, Aarron Wertheim Saturday Activities Donnie Roland was in attendance on Saturday morning and was keen to go looking for a cave that he knew lay close to Horseshoe Canyon Cave. Both caves were found by Donnie in 1995. Horseshoe Canyon Cave is in one of the private property inholdings on the northeast side of the SNA, but from Donnie's description the new cave might be located on SNA property. Donnie was also interested in finding a spring cave in the same area, but probably on SNA property, that he had seen in the same 1995 timeframe. He had led teams to look for this cave twice before, without success. With the recent transfer of properties to the SNA there were more places that were open for searching. Other attendees Saturday morning were Jorge, Lauren, Niki, Victoria, Aarron, and I. We made one large team and went looking for the caves. Donnie said the cave close to Horseshoe Canyon Cave was called 9 Meter Cave. I had coordinates from the TSS database for Horseshoe Canyon Cave so we set out to go there first and, from there, find Donnie's cave. On our traverse to the coordinates we came across a cave and Donnie pronounced that it was the sought-after 9 Meter Cave. The cave has a low sloping entrance in a sinkhole but then opens immediately to a 1.3-m-tall dome with a sky light. Another dome follows that one to the end of the cave. On a flowstone shelf at the end of the cave a too-small tube continues onward. The cave taped out at 5.90 meters, so the 9 Meter name was a hopeful guess. After inputting the coordinates of the cave into the TSS GIS database, WallsMap, I saw that the location is within the inholding, and thus is not a Government Canyon cave. However, this property may be transferred to the SNA in the future. After this we decided to continue to
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on the first weekend in September, the 5th and 6th. Project dates will be the first weekend of every month unless otherwise notified. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Enter at the main park gate and then take the first right. Open and close the gate behind you and drive approximately 1 mile to the VRS. The parking lot is on the right. Camping is available in the volunteer campground. Contact me to set that up. The website for the project is here: http://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on the first weekend in September, the 5th and 6th. Project dates will be the first weekend of every month unless otherwise notified. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Enter at the main park gate and then take the first right. Open and close the gate behind you and drive approximately 1 mile to the VRS. The parking lot is on the right. Camping is available in the volunteer campground. Contact me to set that up. The website for the project is here: http://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html Marvin Miller (210) 415-1590 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers, The final project date of the season for the Government Canyon Karst Project will be on May 16 and 17. There are interesting digs to pursue and caves to survey and many caves waiting to be found. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. To get there enter the park at the main gate. Take the first right and go through the unlocked gate, closing it behind you. Continue for about 1 mile to the VRS. A note of caution: Galm Rd. to the park entrance is under construction and the 30 mph speed limit is vigorously enforced. Camping is available. Contact me for details. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The next Government Canyon Karst Project will take place on April 4th, Saturday only, beginning at 9:00 as usual. We meet in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Enter the park at the main gate and then take the first right. Go through the gate, close it behind you, and drive approximately 1 mile to the VRS. Turn right into the parking lot. Some possible projects: Working on a lead and surveying Lilyhammer Cave. Working on leads in Big Dome Cave. Surface digs. Ridgewalking. Helping Donny Roland find a spring cave that he lost years ago. Turquoise Sink reconnaissance. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415 5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The February Government Canyon Karst Project is scheduled for next weekend, the 7th and 8th. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 on both mornings. Enter the park at the main gate and then take the first right. Open the gate and close it behind you. Continue on this road for about a mile to the VRS. The parking lot is to the right. Contact me for details. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The next Government Canyon Karst Project weekend will be taking place on the 6th and 7th of December. There are caves to survey and many thousands of acres to ridgewalk. Government Canyon State Natural Area is located on the northwest side of San Antonio. Camping is available in the volunteer campground. Contact me for arrangements. We will meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:00 at the Volunteer/Research Station. After entering at the main gate, take the first right, go through the closed gate (shutting it behind you again), and proceed 1 mile to the VRS. The parking lot is on the left. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on the first weekend of October, the 4th and 5th. We have thousands of acres to ridgewalk, lots of promising sinks to dig on, and caves to survey. Government Canyon State Natural Area is located on the northwest side of San Antonio. Camping is available in the volunteer campground. Contact me for arrangements. We will meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:00 at the Volunteer/Research Station. After entering at the main gate, take the first right, go through the closed gate (shutting it behind you again), and proceed 1 mile to the VRS. The parking lot is on the left. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The karst project at Government Canyon State Natural Area will take place next weekend, Feb. 1, but this will be a Saturday only trip, and not on Saturday and Sunday, as originally scheduled. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The November Government Canyon Karst Project will not be held on the first weekend of the month as is usual. Instead the project date will be Sunday, Nov. 10. This will be a Sunday only project. Camping is available for Saturday and Sunday night. Contact me to arrange that, or with any other project-related questions. We meet at 9:00 at the Volunteer/Research Station. After entering the park at the main gate, take the first right. Go through the closed gate (make sure to close it again behind you) and proceed approximately 1 mile to the VRS. We usually meet in the parking lot to the right. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project - May 11
Coming up May 11th will be the next karst project trip to Government Canyon SNA in San Antonio. There will be no project activities on Sunday. Please note the schedule change. The project was previously posted as running both days. Camping is still available Friday and Saturday nights. Contact me for details. This will be the last project weekend until the long, hot summer is over and we start again in October. Enter at the main park gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet at 9:00. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project - May 11
Coming up May 11th will be the next karst project trip to Government Canyon SNA in San Antonio. There will be no project activities on Sunday. Please note the schedule change. The project was previously posted as running both days. Camping is still available Friday and Saturday nights. Contact me for details. This will be the last project weekend until the long, hot summer is over and we start again in October. Enter at the main park gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet at 9:00. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
There will be no project at Government Canyon SNA in the month of April. I will be at the spring convention on the first weekend of the month, tending the map salon and giving an update to the project as one of the presentations. Hope to see everyone there. The next trip will take place on the 2nd weekend of May - the 11th and 12th. That will be the last trip before the summer break. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
There will be no project at Government Canyon SNA in the month of April. I will be at the spring convention on the first weekend of the month, tending the map salon and giving an update to the project as one of the presentations. Hope to see everyone there. The next trip will take place on the 2nd weekend of May - the 11th and 12th. That will be the last trip before the summer break. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
There will be no project at Government Canyon SNA in the month of April. I will be at the spring convention on the first weekend of the month, tending the map salon and giving an update to the project as one of the presentations. Hope to see everyone there. The next trip will take place on the 2nd weekend of May - the 11th and 12th. That will be the last trip before the summer break. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers: The next project weekend at Government Canyon SNA is the 26th and 27th of May. Please note that the date on the TSA website calendar is incorrect. On the 26th and 27th we will be surveying caves, looking for caves, digging for caves . . . You get the picture. There is much to do and I hope to see you out there. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 both mornings. To get there enter the park at the main gate then take the first right. Go through an unlocked gate and close it behind you. Drive for about a mile to the VRS. If you wish to camp please contact me so I can set it up with the park. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers: The next project weekend at Government Canyon SNA is the 26th and 27th of May. Please note that the date on the TSA website calendar is incorrect. On the 26th and 27th we will be surveying caves, looking for caves, digging for caves . . . You get the picture. There is much to do and I hope to see you out there. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 both mornings. To get there enter the park at the main gate then take the first right. Go through an unlocked gate and close it behind you. Drive for about a mile to the VRS. If you wish to camp please contact me so I can set it up with the park. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Cavers: The next project weekend at Government Canyon SNA is the 26th and 27th of May. Please note that the date on the TSA website calendar is incorrect. On the 26th and 27th we will be surveying caves, looking for caves, digging for caves . . . You get the picture. There is much to do and I hope to see you out there. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 both mornings. To get there enter the park at the main gate then take the first right. Go through an unlocked gate and close it behind you. Drive for about a mile to the VRS. If you wish to camp please contact me so I can set it up with the park. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project date changes
There have been some changes in the Government Canyon Karst Project dates for the months of April and May. The April project will take place on the 7th, Saturday only. There will be no project activities on the 8th, Easter Sunday. The May project has been rescheduled from the first weekend of the month to the last, May 26th and 27th. The TSA website calendar has been updated. I'll take the opportunity to plug the April project date. During the last project weekend on March 3rd and 4th we made some progress on a promising in-cave dig lead and started on a couple of promising surface digs as well. There is some very fertile ground to ridgewalk and some exciting leads to push in caves so come and join in the fun! Contact me for details. Marvin
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project date changes
There have been some changes in the Government Canyon Karst Project dates for the months of April and May. The April project will take place on the 7th, Saturday only. There will be no project activities on the 8th, Easter Sunday. The May project has been rescheduled from the first weekend of the month to the last, May 26th and 27th. The TSA website calendar has been updated. I'll take the opportunity to plug the April project date. During the last project weekend on March 3rd and 4th we made some progress on a promising in-cave dig lead and started on a couple of promising surface digs as well. There is some very fertile ground to ridgewalk and some exciting leads to push in caves so come and join in the fun! Contact me for details. Marvin
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project date changes
There have been some changes in the Government Canyon Karst Project dates for the months of April and May. The April project will take place on the 7th, Saturday only. There will be no project activities on the 8th, Easter Sunday. The May project has been rescheduled from the first weekend of the month to the last, May 26th and 27th. The TSA website calendar has been updated. I'll take the opportunity to plug the April project date. During the last project weekend on March 3rd and 4th we made some progress on a promising in-cave dig lead and started on a couple of promising surface digs as well. There is some very fertile ground to ridgewalk and some exciting leads to push in caves so come and join in the fun! Contact me for details. Marvin
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Correctomundo, Julia! Just like the Gov't Canyon Project, there will be NO project weekend at Longhorn, as everyone has way too many committments in January. The first Longhorn project weekend will be in February. Hope to see you there or at Gov't Canyon. Have a safe and responsible New Years Eve (in other words, don't drive drunk) and a great 2012! Mark From: Julia Germany germa...@aol.com To: mlmil...@gvtc.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Looks just like the schedule for the Longhorn Caverns project dates! julia -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com To: texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 6:28 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Correctomundo, Julia! Just like the Gov't Canyon Project, there will be NO project weekend at Longhorn, as everyone has way too many committments in January. The first Longhorn project weekend will be in February. Hope to see you there or at Gov't Canyon. Have a safe and responsible New Years Eve (in other words, don't drive drunk) and a great 2012! Mark From: Julia Germany germa...@aol.com To: mlmil...@gvtc.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Looks just like the schedule for the Longhorn Caverns project dates! julia -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com To: texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 6:28 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Correctomundo, Julia! Just like the Gov't Canyon Project, there will be NO project weekend at Longhorn, as everyone has way too many committments in January. The first Longhorn project weekend will be in February. Hope to see you there or at Gov't Canyon. Have a safe and responsible New Years Eve (in other words, don't drive drunk) and a great 2012! Mark From: Julia Germany germa...@aol.com To: mlmil...@gvtc.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Looks just like the schedule for the Longhorn Caverns project dates! julia -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com To: texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 6:28 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Looks just like the schedule for the Longhorn Caverns project dates! julia -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com To: texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 6:28 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Looks just like the schedule for the Longhorn Caverns project dates! julia -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com To: texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 6:28 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Looks just like the schedule for the Longhorn Caverns project dates! julia -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com To: texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 6:28 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, The Winter/Spring 2012 project dates for the Government Canyon Karst Project are as follows: January - no project. February 4, 5 March 3, 4 April 7, 8 May 5, 6 Additional notice will be given as we get closer to each weekend. Contact me for more details. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The next Government Canyon project date is December 3rd and 4th. There are lots of things to work on. The deepest cave in the park has several blowing leads at the bottom. They need just a little work or a real skinny person. Also lots of ridgewalking and surface sinks to check. Directions are below. Camping is available but contact me to set it up. We meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The next Government Canyon project date is December 3rd and 4th. There are lots of things to work on. The deepest cave in the park has several blowing leads at the bottom. They need just a little work or a real skinny person. Also lots of ridgewalking and surface sinks to check. Directions are below. Camping is available but contact me to set it up. We meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The next Government Canyon project date is December 3rd and 4th. There are lots of things to work on. The deepest cave in the park has several blowing leads at the bottom. They need just a little work or a real skinny person. Also lots of ridgewalking and surface sinks to check. Directions are below. Camping is available but contact me to set it up. We meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
This is a reminder that the Government Canyon Karst Project is happening this weekend on Nov. 6, Sunday only. Any out-of-towners coming to help out with the Robber Baron Open House on Saturday are more than welcome to put in a few hours on the project Sunday morning, or for as long as they care to stay. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00. Take the first right after entering the park, go through the unlocked gate, and drive about a mile to the VRS. See you there! Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on on the weekend of October 8 and 9. The dates for the rest of year are as follows: October 8, 9 November 5, 6 December 4 We will be working on several cave surveys, a dig in Government Canyon Blowhole - following the air, the continuing digs in Dancing Fern Cave and Lost Pothole, and surface digs on several likely-looking sinks. Of course there is always plenty of ridgewalking for those who want to find new caves. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on on the weekend of October 8 and 9. The dates for the rest of year are as follows: October 8, 9 November 5, 6 December 4 We will be working on several cave surveys, a dig in Government Canyon Blowhole - following the air, the continuing digs in Dancing Fern Cave and Lost Pothole, and surface digs on several likely-looking sinks. Of course there is always plenty of ridgewalking for those who want to find new caves. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on on the weekend of October 8 and 9. The dates for the rest of year are as follows: October 8, 9 November 5, 6 December 4 We will be working on several cave surveys, a dig in Government Canyon Blowhole - following the air, the continuing digs in Dancing Fern Cave and Lost Pothole, and surface digs on several likely-looking sinks. Of course there is always plenty of ridgewalking for those who want to find new caves. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The 100th trip of the Government Canyon Karst Project will take place on the 5th and 6th of March. We will meet as usual at 9:00 on both days in the parking area of the Volunteer/Research Station to organize teams and objectives. On the evening of the 5th (Saturday) we will have a hog roast, awards ceremony, and presentation in celebration of the 100th project trip. The event will take place at the Volunteer/Research Station. All are invited to come. The hog will be provided courtesy of the Government Canyon Hog Hunters (feral hog eradication). A vegetarian entre will also be provided. Please bring a side dish and your own drinks. The meal will begin at 5:30. Many participants will be camping at the volunteer campground nearby so bring your tent and join in the fun. Then go caving, digging, or ridgewalking on Sunday. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon karst project dates for 2011
Cavers, The following dates have been set for the Government Canyon Karst Project for the first part of next year: January: (NO PROJECT) February 5, 6 March 5, 6 April 9, 10 May 7, 8 The March date will be a milestone of the project, being the 100th trip since the very first one set up by George Veni in 1994. There will be a regularly scheduled project trip on the 5th with a party and campout being planned for that evening at the park. The party will include plenty of tasty eats and drinks and lots of caver fellowship. If you've ever helped out on the project, put it on your calendar and plan to show up. More details will emerge as the date approaches. -Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The schedule for the Government Canyon Karst Project for the rest of 2010 is as follows: October 2 3 November 6 7 December 4 5 There are many caves still to be found at Government Canyon. There are caves to survey. Some of them require vertical work and some of them are short and easy. There are some intriguing in-cave leads and there are hundreds of surface features to investigate. Some of them will lead into caves. There is plenty for cavers of any skill level so mark these dates on your calendars and come help out. Camping is available at the park. Contact me to set that up. We will meet at 9:00 each morning in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Allcavers] Fwd: [Texascavers] Government Canyon karst project
For those cavers who are looking for a fun Memorial Day caving project, I can strongly recommend this one. Marvin is a great guy and Government Canyon is a wonderful state park. The regular camping spots for this park are probably all reserved for this weekend, but as a member of this project you will not have to worry about that, as you will have a separate primitive camping spot reserved for the project. The caves are not large, but there are many of them and it's a great way to learn to survey. Be sure to take your mountain bike with you if you plan to go, as there are extensive (and very nice) bike trails in the park that you can use, too. Diana Begin forwarded message: From: Marvin Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com Date: May 22, 2010 11:54:27 PM CDT To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon karst project The Government Canyon karst project is happening next weekend – the 29th and 30th. You can pick your own dig or your own area to ridgewalk – and there are caves to explore and survey. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Diana R. Tomchick Associate Professor University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Biochemistry 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Rm. ND10.214B Dallas, TX 75390-8816, U.S.A. Email: diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu 214-645-6383 (phone) 214-645-6353 (fax) ___ To Subscribe to this list send a blank message to: allcavers-subscr...@metroplexcavers.org To Unsubscribe send a blank message to: allcavers-unsubscr...@metroplexcavers.org
[Texascavers] Government Canyon karst project
The Government Canyon karst project is happening next weekend - the 29th and 30th. You can pick your own dig or your own area to ridgewalk - and there are caves to explore and survey. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the Volunteer/Research Station. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
This is a reminder that this month's Government Canyon Karst Project is coming up soon, on the 20th and 21st. We have some interesting digs that we are working on, caves to explore and survey, and vertical and horizontal caves to push. Of course, there are always more caves waiting to be found in virgin ridgewalk territory. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project: Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. -Marvin Miller (210) 415-5190
RE: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Thanks for the info, Marvin. Glad to see the Gov't Canyon Project is back up and running and welcome back to the Lone Star State! PROJECT LEADERS - please be sure to list your projects on the TSA Calendar page (http://www.cavetexas.org/calendar/index.php), so all interested cavers and prospective TSA members can see what opportunities are afforded to them to get underground. The only projects I have seen listed are the CBSP project weekends. (Good job, Crash!). Look for some new projects to be listed early next year. Thanks, Mark From: Marvin Lisa [mailto:mlmil...@gvtc.com] Sent: Wed 11/18/2009 7:45 PM To: texascavers Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates Cavers, There will be no scheduled weekend in December for the Government Canyon Karst Project. The dates scheduled for the first three months of 2010 are: January 17 (Sunday only) February 20, 21 March 20, 21 Put these dates on your calendars. Reminders will be sent out several weeks ahead of time. Contact me, Marvin Miller, with any questions. 830-885-5631 (home) 210-415-5190 (cell)
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates
Cavers, There will be no scheduled weekend in December for the Government Canyon Karst Project. The dates scheduled for the first three months of 2010 are: January 17 (Sunday only) February 20, 21 March 20, 21 Put these dates on your calendars. Reminders will be sent out several weeks ahead of time. Contact me, Marvin Miller, with any questions. 830-885-5631 (home) 210-415-5190 (cell)
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project on indefinite hold
Cavers, I have taken a temporary work assignment in Nashville, TN. The contract will last at least through the end of the year, maybe longer. I am taking my family with me but we are keeping our house in Spring Branch and hope to return and be Texas residents again. Until I return the Government Canyon Karst Survey Project will be on hiatus. If any of you regulars out there have an ongoing project at the Canyon that you would like to finish in the meantime please contact me and I will arrange things with park management. I will continue to monitor this e-mail address and texascavers. There's some good caving to be done around Nashville, I hear. See you all at the convention. Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Get out your calendars. There will be no Government Canyon Karst Project scheduled for January or February. The next scheduled weekend for the project is March 15th and 16th. I will send a reminder when we get closer to that date. -Marvin Miller
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
Just a reminder that the November karst project weekend at Government Canyon State Natural Area is scheduled for the 17th and 18th. Directions to the gate of GCSNA. Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. Contact me if you want to camp. Marvin Miller (830) 885-5631
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The dates for the rest of the year for the Government Canyon Karst Survey Project are as follows: October 28 November 17, 18 December 16 Ridgewalking, digging leads, and surveying caves are all on the agenda. Camping is available. Contact me for details. Directions to the gate of GCSNA. Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see a sign for Government Canyon State Natural Area. Turn right following the sign and drive 2 miles to the gate of GCSNA. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet. We will meet at 9:00 each morning -Marvin Miller (830) 885-5631
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The Government Canyon Karst Project will resume on the weekend of September 15th and 16th. The project is a good place to learn basic caving skills and get to know other cavers. All skill levels are needed. There are caves that need to be surveyed and digs that need to be pushed. There are thousands of acres of ridges to walk. The chances of finding your own cave are very good if you are persistent. Some of the goals of this trip are to continue the survey of Dancing Rattler Cave, find the source of all the air coming out of Dancing Fern Cave and push a grim dig lead in the cave, re-survey Purple Mushroom Cave and push the drain at the bottom, and ridgewalk a very promising area of the park. Camping is available in the secluded volunteer campground. Contact me if you want to camp. -Marvin Miller (830) 885-5631
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
The January Government Canyon Karst Project will take place on the 14th and 15th. Plans are to continue the dig in Fobia Cave - following the airflow, continue a new sinkhole dig that looks promising, survey Sotol Pit and Purple Mushroom Cave, and if we have any time or energy left, do some ridgewalking. You can assist in any one or all of these things by showing up on Saturday morning. Directions are below. Camping is available at the volunteer campground. Contact me to arrange that. Directions to the gate of GCSNA. Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles to Galm Road. (Old San Antonio city maps may show another Galm Road less than half a mile past the Shell. This road is now named something else. Ignore and keep on to the real Galm Road.) Turn right on Galm Road and drive 2 miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the ranch house, where we will meet. -Marvin Miller ___ Texascavers mailing list Texascavers@texascavers.com http://texascavers.com/mailman/listinfo/texascavers_texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project
There will not be a Government Canyon Karst Project weekend in October. The next one will be scheduled for November 12 and 13. The park is opening to the public on October 15. This will mean some changes for the project but mostly logistical, I think. We will continue pursuing all the activities we have in the past, as there is still lots to do. Directions to the Canyon are below and I will get back with more information later. Directions to the gate of GCSNA. Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles to Galm Road. (Old San Antonio city maps may show another Galm Road less than half a mile past the Shell. This road is now named something else. Ignore and keep on to the real Galm Road.) Turn right on Galm Road and drive 2 miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to GCSNA is straight ahead. Marvin Miller (830) 885-5631 ___ Texascavers mailing list Texascavers@texascavers.com http://mail.texascavers.com/mailman/listinfo/texascavers_texascavers.com
