texascavers Digest 17 Mar 2011 13:24:03 -0000 Issue 1267

texascavers Digest 17 Mar 2011 13:24:03 - Issue 1267 Topics (messages 17378 through 17385): Re: Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List? 17378 by: Louise Power Bluegrass Unerground performance in Cumberland Caverns to air on PBS : 17379 by: JerryAtkin.aol.com Blue Harness,

[Texascavers] PNG Caves on Google Earth

After seeing Sanctum...I was interested in the real story of cave exploration in Papua New Guinea. And I have been reading Beneath the Cloud Forests by Howard Beck. It is a history of cave exploration in Papua New Guinea. Numerous expeditions were lured to PNG after seeing large mega dolines

[Texascavers] Slightly off topic: REI Job Opportunities

Not sure if anyone is looking for a part time job or not, but if you are REI is looking for you. 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 empty heads and empty hearts can

[SWR] Fw: permanent Biologist position open at Carlsbad Caverns NP

The Biologist (GS-09/11) position at Carlsbad Caverns National Park was posted on USAJOBS (Job Announcement# HRF 11-076 and HRF 11-077). It is open to all U.S. citizens who qualify and closes on 4/5/2011. The major duties of this position are to plan, organize, and implement programs and

[Texascavers] Fw: permanent Biologist position open at Carlsbad Caverns NP

Subject: permanent Biologist position open at Carlsbad Caverns NP The Biologist (GS-09/11) position at Carlsbad Caverns National Park was posted on USAJOBS (Job Announcement# HRF 11-076 and HRF 11-077). It is open to all U.S. citizens who qualify and closes on 4/5/2011. The major duties of

[Texascavers] March trip report from the TSA Colorado Bend State Park karst project -- ENJOY!

Project date: 11-13 March 2011 Reported by:Jim Kennedy Report date:17 March 2011 Person-hours: 295 hours (166.5 work, 128.5 travel) Personnel: (28 folks) Tanya Backer, Laurie Culbert, Angela Edwards, Ryan Fabich, Galen Falgout, Eric Flint, Lee Jay Graves,

[Texascavers] Japan earthquake displaced water in Edwards Aquifer

The water level of Texas' Edwards Aquifer was displaced about a foot Friday after energy released from a massive earthquake near Japan put the squeeze on the underground rock formation that supplies drinking water for much of Central Texas. The 9.0-magnitude quake caused its walls to contract and

RE: [Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

It seems to me that attitudes towards the "OT List" onTexascavers have been something like the following: We tried setting up an OT List, but nobody uses it. Perhaps they don't know how to use it. No. It's easy. Just read the directions. Where can I find the

Re: [Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

Well, the below made me laugh. Thanks for that, Rod. Here are my two cents. I don't see what the big deal is. I don't want to read 50 posts about why everyone should join the NSS and another 50 about every single solitary caving related event the world over. So I use my delete button. I actually

Re: [Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

One of the main reasons I hang and cave with Cavers are THE INTERESTING THINGS WE DISCUSS. Caving related or not, the wonderful diversity of opinions, beliefs, vocations... Rod, excellent insight. Sheryl, EXACTLY. Can you read the header? Don't want to be bothered? DELETE. Sorry, my opinion

[Texascavers] NSS Headquarters Commission

Forwarded from the VAR list. Carol Tiderman is an NSS director. Hello Cavers, The discussion regarding the future location of the NSS Headquarters is getting serious. I believe that the new Headquarters will not only enhance the services to the membership but will facilitate public outreach

Re: [Texascavers] NSS Headquarters Commission

That's an interesting document comparing several alternatives for "the future location of the NSS Headquarters", but it doesn't mention the most obvious option of all, namely leaving the NSS Headquarters where it is. Perhaps this option is unrealistic for reasons that have been explained

[Texascavers] Re: NSS Headquarters opinions

This is a highly opinionated post based on knowing absolutely zero about the problem: ( surprised ? ) I am self-employed and have been operating a barely legitimate business for 13 years. My shoe-string budget is difficult, and I have to make choices every single day that I despise. I would

[Texascavers] TSA Convention Bag O' Fun - Saturday, April 2nd at Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, TX

Well, Kiss My Blarney Stone! It's only two weeks until the best spring caving convention in Texas! Just a few reminders and updates from the caving bag o' fun to run by y'all: 1.)One new item has been added to the agenda for the riveting and always exciting TSA Spring

texascavers Digest 17 Mar 2011 13:24:03 -0000 Issue 1267

texascavers Digest 17 Mar 2011 13:24:03 - Issue 1267 Topics (messages 17378 through 17385): Re: Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List? 17378 by: Louise Power Bluegrass Unerground performance in Cumberland Caverns to air on PBS : 17379 by: JerryAtkin.aol.com Blue Harness,

[Texascavers] PNG Caves on Google Earth

After seeing Sanctum...I was interested in the real story of cave exploration in Papua New Guinea. And I have been reading Beneath the Cloud Forests by Howard Beck. It is a history of cave exploration in Papua New Guinea. Numerous expeditions were lured to PNG after seeing large mega dolines

[Texascavers] Slightly off topic: REI Job Opportunities

Not sure if anyone is looking for a part time job or not, but if you are REI is looking for you. 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 empty heads and empty hearts can

[SWR] Fw: permanent Biologist position open at Carlsbad Caverns NP

The Biologist (GS-09/11) position at Carlsbad Caverns National Park was posted on USAJOBS (Job Announcement# HRF 11-076 and HRF 11-077). It is open to all U.S. citizens who qualify and closes on 4/5/2011. The major duties of this position are to plan, organize, and implement programs and

[Texascavers] Fw: permanent Biologist position open at Carlsbad Caverns NP

Subject: permanent Biologist position open at Carlsbad Caverns NP The Biologist (GS-09/11) position at Carlsbad Caverns National Park was posted on USAJOBS (Job Announcement# HRF 11-076 and HRF 11-077). It is open to all U.S. citizens who qualify and closes on 4/5/2011. The major duties of

[Texascavers] March trip report from the TSA Colorado Bend State Park karst project -- ENJOY!

Project date: 11-13 March 2011 Reported by:Jim Kennedy Report date:17 March 2011 Person-hours: 295 hours (166.5 work, 128.5 travel) Personnel: (28 folks) Tanya Backer, Laurie Culbert, Angela Edwards, Ryan Fabich, Galen Falgout, Eric Flint, Lee Jay Graves,

texascavers Digest 17 Mar 2011 22:43:20 -0000 Issue 1268

texascavers Digest 17 Mar 2011 22:43:20 - Issue 1268 Topics (messages 17386 through 17392): PNG Caves on Google Earth 17386 by: John P Brooks NSS Headquarters Commission 17387 by: R D Milhollin 17392 by: Rod Goke Slightly off topic: REI Job Opportunities

[Texascavers] Japan earthquake displaced water in Edwards Aquifer

The water level of Texas' Edwards Aquifer was displaced about a foot Friday after energy released from a massive earthquake near Japan put the squeeze on the underground rock formation that supplies drinking water for much of Central Texas. The 9.0-magnitude quake caused its walls to contract and

RE: [Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

It seems to me that attitudes towards the "OT List" onTexascavers have been something like the following: We tried setting up an OT List, but nobody uses it. Perhaps they don't know how to use it. No. It's easy. Just read the directions. Where can I find the

Re: [Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

Well, the below made me laugh. Thanks for that, Rod. Here are my two cents. I don't see what the big deal is. I don't want to read 50 posts about why everyone should join the NSS and another 50 about every single solitary caving related event the world over. So I use my delete button. I actually

Re: [Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

One of the main reasons I hang and cave with Cavers are THE INTERESTING THINGS WE DISCUSS. Caving related or not, the wonderful diversity of opinions, beliefs, vocations... Rod, excellent insight. Sheryl, EXACTLY. Can you read the header? Don't want to be bothered? DELETE. Sorry, my opinion

[SWR] NSS HQ

Hello Cavers, Tthe discussion regarding the future location of the NSS Headquarters is getting serious. I believe that the new Headquarters will not only enhance the services to the membership but will facilitate public outreach and, hopefully, public funding of our activities to preserve

[Texascavers] NSS Headquarters Commission

Forwarded from the VAR list. Carol Tiderman is an NSS director. Hello Cavers, The discussion regarding the future location of the NSS Headquarters is getting serious. I believe that the new Headquarters will not only enhance the services to the membership but will facilitate public outreach

Re: [Texascavers] NSS Headquarters Commission

That's an interesting document comparing several alternatives for "the future location of the NSS Headquarters", but it doesn't mention the most obvious option of all, namely leaving the NSS Headquarters where it is. Perhaps this option is unrealistic for reasons that have been explained

[Texascavers] Re: NSS Headquarters opinions

This is a highly opinionated post based on knowing absolutely zero about the problem: ( surprised ? ) I am self-employed and have been operating a barely legitimate business for 13 years. My shoe-string budget is difficult, and I have to make choices every single day that I despise. I would