texascavers Digest 13 Oct 2013 19:57:19 -0000 Issue 1863
Topics (messages 22864 through 22873):
Aggie caving related
22864 by: David
22865 by: Mimi Jasek
Re: caver Tommy Joe
22866 by: David
22867 by: Stefan Creaser
Re: Ladder-falling 101
22868 by: Fritz Holt
22869 by: Fritz Holt
Re: 65th Birthday party for Bill Steele at the Texas Caver's Reunion next Friday
22870 by: Fritz Holt
TCMA Announcements
22871 by: Saj Zappitello
22872 by: Saj Zappitello
NCKMS not shutdown! Detailed schedule now posted
22873 by: George Veni
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It is the opinion of several old Aggie Cavers, that the 40th Anniversary is
this semester.
I heard a rumor of some cavers talking about it.
I am not in the loop of communication in any way.
If no party is being planned, then I would propose something in the Houston
area in the spring of 2014.
In 1993 at TCR, about 15 Aggie's posed for a 20-year Reunion photo that I
have never seen. Ernie Garza & Jay Jorden were the photographers. That
reunion lasted about 120 seconds.
I have been told the faculty adviser has been the same guy for at least 30
years. A former caver, Bob Lytton. Right ? He deserves a huge award.
David Locklear
1987 V.P. A.S.S.
( Disclaimer: there were only 2 cavers in the A.S.S, and we were both
appointed by the outgoing 1986 president, who graduated and moved away. )
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That is probably correct. Alicia Wisener Gale was a Temple Caver, as was I and
my younger sister Jane, and one of my younger sister's best friends. If memory
serves, most of the Temple Cavers headed to college in the fall of 1973, the
majority going to UT in Austin. No way was Alicia going to be left out going to
A&M, so as far as I remember, she found an advisor and instigated the A.S.S.
grotto that fall. She and her husband John Gale are, I believe, still listed in
last year's NSS member list, although I do not know if they still cave. James
Jasek and Chuck Stuehm were the major mentors for the Temple Cavers before they
split to go their separate academic ways. As far as I know, I am the only
member still actively caving, although Tommy Joe may still go sometimes when
not being one of our fantastic TCR cooks:)
From the dregs of my early caving memories -
Mimi Jasek
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2013, at 7:07 PM, David <dlocklea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It is the opinion of several old Aggie Cavers, that the 40th Anniversary is
> this semester.
>
> I heard a rumor of some cavers talking about it.
>
> I am not in the loop of communication in any way.
>
> If no party is being planned, then I would propose something in the Houston
> area in the spring of 2014.
>
> In 1993 at TCR, about 15 Aggie's posed for a 20-year Reunion photo that I
> have never seen. Ernie Garza & Jay Jorden were the photographers. That
> reunion lasted about 120 seconds.
>
> I have been told the faculty adviser has been the same guy for at least 30
> years. A former caver, Bob Lytton. Right ? He deserves a huge award.
>
> David Locklear
> 1987 V.P. A.S.S.
> ( Disclaimer: there were only 2 cavers in the A.S.S, and we were both
> appointed by the outgoing 1986 president, who graduated and moved away. )
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I bumped into Timmy Joe at a Cajun restaurant in downtown Houston about 2
years ago.
He subtly indicated to me that he had other hobbies occupying his spare
time.
My fuzzy memory recalls something about a bad back or bad knee, etc.
Feel free to correct me.
David Locklear
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Was fine last time i saw him.
Better get that memory of yours fixed up David! Was it the bump on the head
from falling of the ladder?
Cheers,
Stefan
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From: David [dlocklea...@gmail.com]
Sent: 11 October 2013 23:11
To: CaveTex
Subject: [Texascavers] Re: caver Tommy Joe
I bumped into Timmy Joe at a Cajun restaurant in downtown Houston about 2 years
ago.
He subtly indicated to me that he had other hobbies occupying his spare time.
My fuzzy memory recalls something about a bad back or bad knee, etc.
Feel free to correct me.
David Locklear
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"Hold my beer" and " Now watch this" reminds me of a list of rules for new
Texans posted at the Rocky Creek Bar-B-Q stand on Hamilton Pool Rd. near Bee
Caves, TX. When a red neck says "Now watch this", they are likely to be the
last words he will ever utter. Looking forward to many utterances at TCR. Fritz
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On Oct 11, 2013, at 6:56 AM, Ted Samsel <t.b.sam...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Famous last words:
>
> "Hold my beer.."
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM, Bill Bentley <ca...@caver.net> wrote:
> That's the redneck division of the PBSS
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> From: Jacqueline Thomas
> To: David ; CaveTex
> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 9:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Ladder-falling 101
>
> "Hold my beer and watch this…"
> Jacq.
>
> On Oct 10, 2013, at 9:03 PM, Sheryl Rieck wrote:
>
>> Glad there was no serious damage.
>>
>> Sheryl
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone.
>>
>> On Oct 10, 2013, at 8:36 PM, David <dlocklea...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I don't know if it was jealousy or envy, but I felt the urge to join my
>>> ladder falling friends tonight.
>>>
>>> As hard as I tried, I could not get hospitalized.
>>>
>>> I did in style though, and would have scored a ten, had the judges been
>>> there.
>>>
>>> It is probably my imagination, but in that micro-second that I was
>>> airborne, my brain had time to say to itself, "you got to be frickin
>>> kidding me."
>>>
>>> The moral to the story is,
>>> There is really a reason not to stand on that top step.
>>>
>>> And,
>>>
>>> for once I can say, "my fat posterior came in handy," as it took the brunt
>>> of the fall.
>>>
>>> David Locklear
>>>
>
>
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Somewhat like "Naw, I don't need any directions, I know where I'm going".
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2013, at 9:05 PM, Katherine Arens <ar...@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:
> The approved bumper sticker: "It sounded like a good idea at the time . . . "
>
> On Oct 10, 2013, at 8:41 PM, Logan McNatt wrote:
>
>> One more statistic confirming the gender factor.
>>
>>
>> On 10/10/2013 8:36 PM, David wrote:
>>>
>>> I don't know if it was jealousy or envy, but I felt the urge to join my
>>> ladder falling friends tonight.
>>>
>>> As hard as I tried, I could not get hospitalized.
>>>
>>> I did in style though, and would have scored a ten, had the judges been
>>> there.
>>>
>>> It is probably my imagination, but in that micro-second that I was
>>> airborne, my brain had time to say to itself, "you got to be frickin
>>> kidding me."
>>>
>>> The moral to the story is,
>>> There is really a reason not to stand on that top step.
>>>
>>> And,
>>>
>>> for once I can say, "my fat posterior came in handy," as it took the brunt
>>> of the fall.
>>>
>>> David Locklear
>>>
>>
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Ellie,
I will bring lots of fresh bread/buns for the Q for those who prefer a
sandwich, unless it is already taken care of. Please advise.
Fritz
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On Oct 9, 2013, at 9:21 PM, ellie watson <ellie.tho...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Cavers!
>
> Party time is upon us and here's another excuse to party!
>
> Diana Tomchick is hosting (with the assistance of Stefan Creaser) a 65th
> birthday party for Bill Steele on the evening of Friday Oct. 18th, the
> location will be near the cook's area for the Saturday night dinner. The
> party will start around 6 PM and we'll have a couple of BBQ grills going with
> bratwurst and the fixin's, plus Shiner beer (the Beer of Texas Cavers). There
> will be no charge for the food and beer, but we would like to ask you to
> bring a dish to share if you can. There will also be a birthday cake and I
> understand there will be entertainment (Bill can fill you in on the details
> about that). Please drop by and wish Bill a happy 65th birthday!
>
> The 2013 Texas Cavers' Reunion is October 17-20, and detailed info about the
> event can be found at the following web site:
>
> http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/
>
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Howdy TCMA Supporters!
It has been a busy summer, with caving, the International Conference of
Speleology, the National Speleological Society Annual Convention, and many
other cave-related activites. Now that fall is here, it is time for
meetings, parties, and more caving!
*Texas Cavers' Reunion (TCR)* (next weekend!)
*October 18-20, 2013*
A *TCMA members' meeting* will be held Sunday morning at *9am*.
Come hear about what the board and other volunteers have been working on
recently.
The TCMA will be providing a *fundraising breakfast* on Sunday morning at *
7:30am*.
Volunteers needed! Please contact John Brooks (jpbrook...@sbcglobal.net) if
you are interested in helping cook or clean up.
The TCMA will also have our *booth* up all day on Saturday, come by and
check out our goodies.
Volunteers needed! Please contact Saj Zappitello (sajar...@gmail.com) if
you are interested in helping sell t-shirts, etc.
*Board of Directors Elections*
*November, 2013*
Please make sure that your membership is up to date and your current email
address is on file. Look for an electronic ballot to vote for next year's
new Directors at the beginning of November. Paper ballots are also
available, by request from the database committee.
*TCMA at NCKMS in Carlsbad*
*November 4-8, 2013*
For the first time, this year the TCMA will have a representative at the
National Cave and Karst Management Symposium in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Hopefully this will generate more awareness and support of our mission. If
you will be in the area, stop by our table for more information.
*Ezells Cave Preserve Maintenance Day*
*November 9, 2013* beginning at *9am*
The Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) will be sponsoring a work day
to spruce up one of our properties, the Ezells Cave Preserve in Hays
County. For more information, contact Ron Ralph (ronra...@tcmacaves.org).
*Cave Trips*
If you are interested in trips to our cave preserves, please contact your
local grotto, as trips occur regularly to some of our preserves, including
Whirlpool Preserve and Deep & Punkin Preserve.
Thanks for your support of Texas Caves!
Find out more at www.tcmacaves.org.
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Typo Correction: *TCMA* *Members' Meeting* at TCR will be Sunday at *10am*.
Apologies for the extra email.
On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 2:44 PM, Saj Zappitello <sajar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Howdy TCMA Supporters!
> It has been a busy summer, with caving, the International Conference of
> Speleology, the National Speleological Society Annual Convention, and many
> other cave-related activites. Now that fall is here, it is time for
> meetings, parties, and more caving!
>
> *Texas Cavers' Reunion (TCR)* (next weekend!)
> *October 18-20, 2013*
> A *TCMA members' meeting* will be held Sunday morning at *9am*.
> Come hear about what the board and other volunteers have been working on
> recently.
> The TCMA will be providing a *fundraising breakfast* on Sunday morning at
> *7:30am*.
> Volunteers needed! Please contact John Brooks (jpbrook...@sbcglobal.net) if
> you are interested in helping cook or clean up.
> The TCMA will also have our *booth* up all day on Saturday, come by and
> check out our goodies.
> Volunteers needed! Please contact Saj Zappitello (sajar...@gmail.com) if
> you are interested in helping sell t-shirts, etc.
>
> *Board of Directors Elections*
> *November, 2013*
> Please make sure that your membership is up to date and your current email
> address is on file. Look for an electronic ballot to vote for next year's
> new Directors at the beginning of November. Paper ballots are also
> available, by request from the database committee.
>
> *TCMA at NCKMS in Carlsbad*
> *November 4-8, 2013*
> For the first time, this year the TCMA will have a representative at the
> National Cave and Karst Management Symposium in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
> Hopefully this will generate more awareness and support of our mission. If
> you will be in the area, stop by our table for more information.
>
> *Ezells Cave Preserve Maintenance Day*
> *November 9, 2013* beginning at *9am*
> The Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) will be sponsoring a work day
> to spruce up one of our properties, the Ezells Cave Preserve in Hays
> County. For more information, contact Ron Ralph (ronra...@tcmacaves.org).
>
> *Cave Trips*
> If you are interested in trips to our cave preserves, please contact your
> local grotto, as trips occur regularly to some of our preserves, including
> Whirlpool Preserve and Deep & Punkin Preserve.
> Thanks for your support of Texas Caves!
> Find out more at www.tcmacaves.org.
>
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Dear Friends,
The ongoing government shutdown has had many adverse effects across the
country, but I'm happy to say that the National Cave and Karst Management
Symposium (NCKMS) is still on schedule to be an excellent meeting at NCKRI
Headquarters in Carlsbad, New Mexico. NCKRI is co-hosting this meeting with the
Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Forest Service. If the
shutdown continues until the conference date of 4-8 November 2013, we have
options and assistance in place to make up for where our federal friends won't
be able to help.
So if you haven't registered yet, do! Not convinced? The detailed schedule has
now been posted. Check out http://nckri.org/nckms2013. Click on the "Schedule"
tab to see the general schedule. If you just put your cursor over "Schedule"
you'll find drop-down menus with the schedules of the three days of 42 great
talks. It's not too late to register for the great workshops and field trips
that are also offered. Remember, the field trips are included in the price of
registration. If you can't stay the full week, day passes are available!
Please share or post this message with anyone you think may be interested.
I look forward to seeing you soon in Carlsbad,
George
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