RE: [Texascavers] lava tubes article

2009-06-30 Thread Geary Schindel
Folks, We're holding a Bexar Grotto party on Saturday, July 4th in San Antonio. This will be a pot luck party at the Schindel's from 4 pm to whenever. We'll have some adult beverages and the grill will be fired up. You may want to bring a dish (food or friend) or beverages if so inclined.

[Texascavers] moccasin venom

2009-06-30 Thread Nancy Weaver
I don't know if it is true but I have heard that ounce for ounce, moccasin venom is more dangerous than our other pit vipers. Something to do with different properties in their venom. dont know about that, but a friend was struck on a dry path at a state park 3 weeks ago and the anti venin,

[Texascavers] July 4th party

2009-06-30 Thread Geary Schindel
Sorry folks, we have a new email system and it bounced this message originally so I hit the reply all button for one of Bill M's earlier emails. This isn't about lave tubes but about a party. Geary Folks, We're holding a Bexar Grotto party on Saturday, July 4th in San Antonio. This will

Re: [Texascavers] Caves, mines, and buried treasures

2009-06-30 Thread Thomas Sitch
Hi Mark,   Very interesting!  I grew up exploring a set of caves and silver mines in Orange County California, so the story of Silver Mine and Powell's is all the more compelling for me.**   My father and grandfather were both treasure hunters, so the lore I've gathered from everyone has

[Texascavers] Bandit's Cave in Austin

2009-06-30 Thread Matt Turner
Does any one have access to Bandit's cave in Austinwell rollingwood? This looks pretty interesting and I would love to see it.  Matt Turner It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle Empty pockets never held anyone back.Only

[Texascavers] ICS - Do you like beer?!?

2009-06-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Do you hate waiting in a really long line for free beer? The ICS needs your help! We are short a few keg taps and need assistance locating some reasonably priced ones. If you have one you are willing to let us use for free that would be great! Assuming most folks don't have a tap lying

[Texascavers] Re: ICS - Do you like beer?!?

2009-06-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Many thanks to go to Bill Steele and several other folks! We have more than enough free taps to keep the beer flowing! Joe On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: Do you hate waiting in a really long line for free beer? The ICS needs your help! We are short a

Re: [Texascavers] ICS - Do you like beer?!?

2009-06-30 Thread tbsamsel
Make sure they fit the kegs.. T.Jun 30, 2009 10:27:52 AM, jran...@gmail.com wrote: Do you hate waiting in a really long line for free beer? The ICS needs your help! We are short a few keg taps and need assistance locating some reasonably priced ones. If you have one you are willing to let us

[Texascavers] OT - geology related

2009-06-30 Thread David
This should be of interest to some cavers. Geologist have often thought that the athenosphere in the earth was a giant circulating flow of magma. But a group of geologist have discovered what they claim is a giant blob in the earth below the state of Nevada, that is hanging from the ceiling of

[Texascavers] cave fatality in the news today

2009-06-30 Thread David
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[Texascavers] Caves in the news

2009-06-30 Thread David
Bloomington Cave in Utah made the news. The BLM, on July 6th, will start limiting access to the cave. http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/info/newsroom/2009/june/blm_to_implement_new.html - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To

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[Texascavers] The caving convention is in need of YOUR help

2009-06-30 Thread Jon
Cavers, The NSS and ICS caving convention is happening very, VERY soon.   On 11-12 July weekend we will be construction the campground facilities, roping off the area, building art salon displays, and lots more needs to be done for our caver friends from around the world. We need every ones

RE: [Texascavers] The caving convention is in need of YOUR help

2009-06-30 Thread George Veni
Let me add that to find us, do not enter the main campus entrance on Highway 27. Drive about half a mile north (toward downtown Kerrville) and turn right on Travis Street. Enter through the gate on your right, just past the historic church on the corner. From there keep turning right and head