[Texascavers] cave locations....

2008-10-07 Thread Mixon Bill
The Mendip Cave Registry, the result of a long-term ongoing effort to compile a complete catalogue of sites of speleological interest in the Mendip region, is now available on the web with open access to all. The website offers online browsing of the entire registry database (1,804 entries

[Texascavers] Volunters Needed for Austin Cave Fest

2008-10-07 Thread Denise P
Howdy, please volunteer for this good cause. I'll be there for an afternoon shift. Cheers,Denise ___ October 25th Austin Cave Fest Educational Opportunity List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Saturday October 25 Time: Pick one of two shifts 8:30

Re: [Texascavers] Volunters Needed for Austin Cave Fest

2008-10-07 Thread Jules Jenkins
Yeah, Denise Thanks for volunteering. We still need 6 more volunteers.  Please contact either Jules or Jenee @ the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, 512-282-8441. thanks, jules --- On Tue, 10/7/08, Denise P pepabe...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Denise P pepabe...@hotmail.com

RE: [Texascavers] Volunters Needed for Austin Cave Fest

2008-10-07 Thread Ron Ralph
Jennifer, I can do a morning shift. What do you need, what do I wear, and what do I bring? Ron _ From: Jules Jenkins [mailto:julesje...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 11:22 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com; Denise P Cc: jenni...@bseacd.org Subject: Re:

texascavers Digest 7 Oct 2008 18:09:28 -0000 Issue 623

2008-10-07 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 7 Oct 2008 18:09:28 - Issue 623 Topics (messages 9122 through 9138): Re: Long Caverns Big Dig Update 9122 by: mark.alman.l-3com.com 9123 by: Jim Kennedy 9124 by: Stefan Creaser Re: Texas Cavers Reunion 2008 9125 by: Butch Fralia recyling

Re: [Texascavers] recyling at TCR

2008-10-07 Thread Emily McGowan
Most excellent! Thanks, Sam!! Emily Greater Houston Grotto The recycling containers will be available again this year at TCR. There will be a pair of containers at the Bexar Grotto camp and another pair near the cooks area. Be prepared to recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles. and

Re: [ot_caving] More DTV update Public Service Announcement

2008-10-07 Thread Don Cooper
The funny and ironic thing about the ad: When she says Will it bring Jack Benny back? I have to wonder if the program selection committee for KEYE-SD (42-2) saw that Spike Feresten spoof ad They mostly air RTV (Retro TV) and for the first time in over 40 years I got to see - you guessed it

Re: [ot_caving] More DTV update Public Service Announcement

2008-10-07 Thread Bill Bentley
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VCR_Plus - Original Message - From: Don Cooper To: Bill Bentley Cc: o...@texascavers.com ; power_lou...@hotmail.com Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 1:43 AM Subject: Re: [ot_caving] More DTV update Public Service Announcement The funny and

Re: [ot_caving] More DTV update Public Service Announcement

2008-10-07 Thread Don Cooper
Oh yeah - that ran for what - about a year? Yeah - I remember the codes printed in a box at the bottom of television listings in the newpapers. Wow - yeah, before on screen programming it wasn't too easy to program a VCR, was it? Rather than on screen I seem to remember using a LCD display on

[Texascavers] former Texas caver in the NSS News

2008-10-07 Thread David
This month's issue of the NSS News reports a convtroversy over some caver miscommunication at JackPot Cave. One of the minor character's in the event, is named Alan Glennon. I only skimmed the article. I presume this is the same Alan Glennon that was president of the A.S.S. in 1993. If so, He

[ot_caving] Re: Breaking in new boots

2008-10-07 Thread Gill Ediger
At 08:39 PM 10/7/2008, David wrote: There may be an occasion where you need to go hiking in a new pair of boots without having the opportunity to break them in. The best way I've ever found to break in new boots--any kind, any style--is to fill them full of water overnight then wear them till

[Texascavers] New method to be used to date cave art :

2008-10-07 Thread jerryatkin
New method used to date cave art The paintings show horses, deer and cattle: photo Rodrigo de Balbin Experts from the University of Bristol are to attempt to accurately date prehistoric caves. The team from the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology travelled to

[Texascavers] learn to survey and enter the survey contest at TCR!

2008-10-07 Thread David Ochel
Hey y'all, Another TCR announcement... on Saturday, you will have the opportunity to enter the survey contest again. It'll be easier this time, I promise! The best loop closure wins. Great survey gear prizes are waiting for you, the first prize is a set of Suunto instruments! Details

[Texascavers] 50 YEARS news

2008-10-07 Thread Carl Kunath
News about 50 Years Of Texas Caving v First, my thanks to all who have supported this effort by purchasing the book. Also, your many kind comments have been noted and appreciated. v Second, some of you have read the book closely will no doubt have noticed errors, omissions, or