[Texascavers] RE: New NSS Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread Geary Schindel
FYI, the awards ceremony went off without a hitch, the roof stayed on the hall and there was no severe weather like last year. The banquet room was almost full, the food was good, and the entire banquet was very well organized, from food service and seating to award presentations. There were

Re: [Texascavers] RE: New NSS Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread Julia Germany
WTF? No devastating storms this year at the NSS convention And I missed it. Maybe I've been bringing them with me.. Anyway, glad it went off without a hitch or hiccup. Sounds like a missed a good one! julia -Original Message- From: Geary Schindel

[Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Emily McGowan
From her father, Steve: Today was a good day. When Caleb and I got to the hospital, Mallory was like a totally different person. She was happy to see us, and talked to us. An actual, real conversation. She inquired several times about the condition of Rex, who had been involved in the accident.

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Roger Moore
This report really has me tearing up. That is our Mallory on the way back for sure. She's right, it still sucks, and she has every right to be pissed off about it. But now she can use those feelings to help her get better. Way to go, Mal! Keep kicking ass... Roger Sent from my iPad On Aug

[Texascavers] Re: [greater_houston_grotto] Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Chris Lafferty
Keep on fighting, Mallory! This is some of the best news yet. Chris On Aug 11, 2013 8:57 AM, Roger Moore cavera...@aol.com wrote: ** This report really has me tearing up. That is our Mallory on the way back for sure. She's right, it still sucks, and she has every right to be pissed off

[Texascavers] Re: [greater_houston_grotto] Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Kevin McGowan
Mal is my hero! Sent from mobile device Kevin McGowan Photography 5250 Gulfton, Suite 2F Houston TX 77081 Studio: (713) 665-3818 Cell: (281) 433-2474 On Aug 11, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Roger Moore cavera...@aol.com wrote: This report really has me tearing up. That is our Mallory on the way

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread George-Paul Richmann
George Paul and I are so thrilled to hear this news. We are continuing to keep her and her folks and Caleb in our thoughts and prayers. Jen On Aug 11, 2013 8:53 AM, Emily McGowan emm...@gmail.com wrote: From her father, Steve: Today was a good day. When Caleb and I got to the hospital,

texascavers Digest 12 Aug 2013 02:25:14 -0000 Issue 1818

2013-08-11 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 12 Aug 2013 02:25:14 - Issue 1818 Topics (messages 22363 through 22376): Re: New NSS Fellows 22363 by: Geary Schindel 22369 by: Julia Germany 22370 by: Julia Germany Mallory report, 8/10/13 22364 by: Emily McGowan 22365 by: Roger

[Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Mark Minton
While it wasn't exactly devastating, there was a pretty severe thunderstorm on Wednesday night during the Campground Party/Terminal Syphons performance. It rained several inches and one edge of the campground flooded. A few tents were partially submerged and some people had wet

RE: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Stefan Creaser
Can we have the NSS convention in Austin for the next 5 years? From: Mark Minton [mmin...@caver.net] Sent: 11 August 2013 20:26 To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows) While it

Re: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Julia Germany
While I send my condolences to those who got hosed, I am relieved to know that the traditional NSS thunderstorm made its usual untimely appearance. Some of you scientists out there need to determine why, no matter where it's held, this event attracts such severe weather. Thanks for the

Re: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Don Cooper
I second that motion!!! I've never seen an event draw such predictable precipitation!! -WaV On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.comwrote: Can we have the NSS convention in Austin for the next 5 years? From: Mark

[Texascavers] New Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread David
Is this the Bill Stephens that was instrumental in helping with the cable-ladder contest at TCR back in the mid to late 80's ? I think that guy also won lots of cable-ladder contest, and taught lots of kids and newbie cavers how to properly climb a cable-ladder.

texascavers Digest 11 Aug 2013 12:39:50 -0000 Issue 1817

2013-08-11 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 11 Aug 2013 12:39:50 - Issue 1817 Topics (messages 22349 through 22362): Re: Mallory report, 8/8/13 22349 by: Kevin McGowan 22350 by: Galen Falgout 22351 by: Sheryl Rieck Re: [greater_houston_grotto] Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/8/13

[Texascavers] New NSS Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread Geary Schindel
Congratulations to Bill Stephens and Marvin Miller, new Fellows of the National Speleological Society. My apologies if I've missed any other Texans. Geary

[Texascavers] RE: New NSS Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread Geary Schindel
FYI, the awards ceremony went off without a hitch, the roof stayed on the hall and there was no severe weather like last year. The banquet room was almost full, the food was good, and the entire banquet was very well organized, from food service and seating to award presentations. There were

Re: [Texascavers] New NSS Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread Julia Germany
FAR OUT! I don't think I have ever met Bill, but Marvin I have known for many years. Many congrats to both of you. I know how hard you have to work to reach this achievement and I know it is not given lightly. julia -Original Message- From: Geary Schindel

Re: [Texascavers] RE: New NSS Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread Julia Germany
WTF? No devastating storms this year at the NSS convention And I missed it. Maybe I've been bringing them with me.. Anyway, glad it went off without a hitch or hiccup. Sounds like a missed a good one! julia -Original Message- From: Geary Schindel

[Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Emily McGowan
From her father, Steve: Today was a good day. When Caleb and I got to the hospital, Mallory was like a totally different person. She was happy to see us, and talked to us. An actual, real conversation. She inquired several times about the condition of Rex, who had been involved in the accident.

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Roger Moore
This report really has me tearing up. That is our Mallory on the way back for sure. She's right, it still sucks, and she has every right to be pissed off about it. But now she can use those feelings to help her get better. Way to go, Mal! Keep kicking ass... Roger Sent from my iPad On Aug

[Texascavers] Re: [greater_houston_grotto] Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Chris Lafferty
Keep on fighting, Mallory! This is some of the best news yet. Chris On Aug 11, 2013 8:57 AM, Roger Moore cavera...@aol.com wrote: ** This report really has me tearing up. That is our Mallory on the way back for sure. She's right, it still sucks, and she has every right to be pissed off

[Texascavers] Re: [greater_houston_grotto] Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Kevin McGowan
Mal is my hero! Sent from mobile device Kevin McGowan Photography 5250 Gulfton, Suite 2F Houston TX 77081 Studio: (713) 665-3818 Cell: (281) 433-2474 On Aug 11, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Roger Moore cavera...@aol.com wrote: This report really has me tearing up. That is our Mallory on the way

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread Gill Edigar
Come on, Mal. We're pulling for ya. --Ediger On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Emily McGowan emm...@gmail.com wrote: From her father, Steve: Today was a good day. When Caleb and I got to the hospital, Mallory was like a totally different person. She was happy to see us, and talked to us. An

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/10/13

2013-08-11 Thread George-Paul Richmann
George Paul and I are so thrilled to hear this news. We are continuing to keep her and her folks and Caleb in our thoughts and prayers. Jen On Aug 11, 2013 8:53 AM, Emily McGowan emm...@gmail.com wrote: From her father, Steve: Today was a good day. When Caleb and I got to the hospital,

texascavers Digest 12 Aug 2013 02:25:14 -0000 Issue 1818

2013-08-11 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 12 Aug 2013 02:25:14 - Issue 1818 Topics (messages 22363 through 22376): Re: New NSS Fellows 22363 by: Geary Schindel 22369 by: Julia Germany 22370 by: Julia Germany Mallory report, 8/10/13 22364 by: Emily McGowan 22365 by: Roger

[Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Mark Minton
While it wasn't exactly devastating, there was a pretty severe thunderstorm on Wednesday night during the Campground Party/Terminal Syphons performance. It rained several inches and one edge of the campground flooded. A few tents were partially submerged and some people had wet

RE: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Stefan Creaser
Can we have the NSS convention in Austin for the next 5 years? From: Mark Minton [mmin...@caver.net] Sent: 11 August 2013 20:26 To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows) While it

Re: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Julia Germany
While I send my condolences to those who got hosed, I am relieved to know that the traditional NSS thunderstorm made its usual untimely appearance. Some of you scientists out there need to determine why, no matter where it's held, this event attracts such severe weather. Thanks for the

Re: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Julia Germany
Stefan REALLY wants to get the local lake levels back up. Most are down some 30-40 feet. As Eugene Ebell used to say about his beautiful albeit dry travertine dams at Cave Without a Name, What we need here is a good 10 rain. Five years in row of those would make him a happy man ;) julia

Re: [Texascavers] Re: NSS Convention weather (was New NSS Fellows)

2013-08-11 Thread Don Cooper
I second that motion!!! I've never seen an event draw such predictable precipitation!! -WaV On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.comwrote: Can we have the NSS convention in Austin for the next 5 years? From: Mark

[Texascavers] New Fellows

2013-08-11 Thread David
Is this the Bill Stephens that was instrumental in helping with the cable-ladder contest at TCR back in the mid to late 80's ? I think that guy also won lots of cable-ladder contest, and taught lots of kids and newbie cavers how to properly climb a cable-ladder.