[Texascavers] a new headlamp

2010-12-20 Thread David
This post is mostly for newbies looking for a headlamp. I saw this headlamp today at Microcenter, but did not buy it. http://images1.opticsplanet.com/750-500-ff/opplanet-icon-irix-headlamp-ix107a.jpg It looks promising, and I hope to test it soon. But it was $ 40, and that was not in

[Texascavers] Another LED flashlight review

2010-12-20 Thread David
I am posting this on Cavetex because it is an inexpensive product suitable for caving use. http://cgi.ebay.com/Dorcy-1AAA-45-Lumen-Aluminum-Focusing-Flashlight-4252-/130464151729 I bought this light today at MicroCenter and tested it in the back-yard. I was very surprised by the quality

[Texascavers] 9:00 CDT tonight: "World's Biggest Cave" on National Geographic channel

2010-12-20 Thread Logan McNatt
A reminder that the NG channel has a show on the "World's Biggest Cave" in one hour: tonight at 9:00 pm. Unfortunately, I don't have a wide-screen TV; the images may not fit on my small old TV. Logan - Visit our website: http

Re: [Texascavers] Search and shop with NCKRI

2010-12-20 Thread germanyj
HI George! Thanks for the toolbar! It was so easy to install and runs great on FireFox. And as much as I search the Web, you might be able to fund two scholarships :-) Happy holidays! julia -Original Message- From: George Veni To: 'Texas Cavers' ; 'New Mexico Cavers' Sent: Mon,

[Texascavers] Re: [greater_houston_grotto] May I ask you a big favor, please?

2010-12-20 Thread caverarch
Please help Sid from the Greater Houston Grotto and her brother (who is also a very nice person)! I agree completely, Sid! So "youngsters," here's your chance to have some input on the organization that underpins all we do! Roger Moore, 12548RL (Naturally, too old to be of any help myself)

[Texascavers] Search and shop with NCKRI

2010-12-20 Thread George Veni
Dear Friends, I have something new and exciting I'd like to share with you! It's the new National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) toolbar: http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/national-cave-and-karst-research-institute Once added to Internet Explorer or Firefox, each time you shop on

[Texascavers] collapse pit on the moon

2010-12-20 Thread Mixon Bill
Sure does look like a collapse. Not surprising, as lots of so-called rills may to be much longer collapse structures, judging from the occasional occurrence of roofed-over sections. Of note in this case is that the floor of the pit in the most-magnified picture shows the same digital geomet

[Texascavers] Galen has been located

2010-12-20 Thread Andy Zenker
Thanks everyone. Galen is out at Punkin. It just shows how important it is to communicate with your family on where you are going and how long you will be gone. Andy On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Don Arburn wrote: > Is he at Deep & Punkin? Was he with Drew Thompson or Justin? > > > Don's

Re: [Texascavers] Galen Falgout is missing

2010-12-20 Thread Don Arburn
Is he at Deep & Punkin? Was he with Drew Thompson or Justin? Don's iPhone. On Dec 20, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Andy Zenker wrote: > LOOKING FOR GALEN FALGOUT! His older brother contacted me just now saying > that Galen went on a couple of caving trips this weekend and hasn't heard > from him since

[Texascavers] Galen Falgout is missing

2010-12-20 Thread Andy Zenker
LOOKING FOR GALEN FALGOUT! His older brother contacted me just now saying that Galen went on a couple of caving trips this weekend and hasn't heard from him since Friday. We don't know where. If anyone knows anything about Galen's whereabouts, let me know ASAP! Thanks.

RE: [Texascavers] Houston Grotto Party report

2010-12-20 Thread Fritz Holt
If someone had told me I was the guest of honor (not) I might have sung a couple of songs (also not). However, I could have won a prize for the oldest geezer in attendance. Thanks to Don and Sid for hosting this party for the Greater Houston Grotto. The great food and goodies were abundant. It w

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Caving on the moon

2010-12-20 Thread John P Brooks
Maybe the TCMA  ( aka...The Caving on the Moon Association) will buy it for us. --- On Mon, 12/20/10, Gill Edigar wrote: From: Gill Edigar Subject: [Texascavers] Fwd: Caving on the moon To: "Cavers Texas" List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Monday, December 20, 2010, 8:58 AM Take a

[Texascavers] Fwd: Caving on the moon

2010-12-20 Thread Gill Edigar
Take a look at this Devils Sinkhole type collapse cave presently located on the moon. --Ediger -- Forwarded message -- From: Philip Balister List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:10 PM Subject: Caving on the moon To: siv...@listserv.vt.edu http://b