Re: [Texascavers] speaking of Mars ...

Logan, exactly how do you know what a Martian hand looks like? --Don > On Jan 3, 2018, at 11:19 PM, Logan McNatt via Texascavers > wrote: > > Wow! Natural or made by Martians? Looks like an obvious handprint on the > right end! > >> On 1/3/2018 11:02 PM, Mixon

[Texascavers] Potential cave lead on Mars

The attached photos shows a potential talus cave on Mars. The dark abyss is allegedly at least 1/4 inch in diameter. But if you look carefully at the grains of sand something is blowing or sucking them. Right ? If you see the sagging-p*nis like formation, I feel a caver should name this lead

[Texascavers] Soda-straws on Mars ?

The crystal in the attached photo is allegedly 1/4 inch long and allegedly formed on the surface of Mars. Dr. Halliday would call this a speleothem because it likely formed by a similar process - gravity, capillary-pressure, mineralization from solid to liquid back to solid, etc..

Re: [Texascavers] Bat in the bedroom

I've had a big brown in my house here in Missouri twice. They can come down the chimney or even thru the clothes drier exhaust. Keep warm! William R. (Bill) Elliott Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2018, at 10:06 PM, John Kerr via Texascavers wrote: Thanks for the

Re: [Texascavers] Bat in the bedroom

Thanks for the info. My brother, who lives locally (and wore gloves), confirmed the presence of lots of teeth being displayed by a very unhappy bat as they released it unharmed outside. Thanks again, John Kerr Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2018, at 8:47 PM, William R. (Bill) Elliott via

Re: [Texascavers] Bat in the bedroom

John, It could be a big brown bat. They move around during cold snaps and they like houses. Handle only with thick gloves. They bite! William R. (Bill) Elliott Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2018, at 9:29 PM, John Kerr via Texascavers wrote: Just got a frantic

[Texascavers] Bat in the bedroom

Just got a frantic call from my mother that a bat is flying around her bedroom. They've had record cold temps this week (Indianapolis). Shouldn't bats be hibernating right now? Any advise? Thanks, John Kerr Sent from my iPhone ___ Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Frozen Gorman Falls

I motion that Heather's post be named 2nd best post in Cavetex history. Anybody second the motion ? ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] 2018 Deep & Punkin Trip Leaders

It’s now a new year and I am compelled to remind D Trip Leaders MUST be current TCMA members as required by the management plan. If you are planning to lead an upcoming trip or planning for a future trip it would be good to check your membership status. Thanks!! --Don --Don

Re: [Texascavers] Gorman Falls at Colorado Bend State Park

WOW! Thanks for sharing, Heather & co. On Jan 3, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Heather Tucek via Texascavers > wrote: Since it only happens very occasionally, we figured we hike down to Gorman Falls yesterday morning (1/2/18) while it was

[Texascavers] Gorman Falls at Colorado Bend State Park

Since it only happens very occasionally, we figured we hike down to Gorman Falls yesterday morning (1/2/18) while it was snowing, and check out the frozen state of the waterfall. I know lots of y'all have attended the TSA's Colorado Bend State Park survey project, so you have a special spot in

[Texascavers] Brief exposure to UV-light kills Pseudogymnoascus destructans

Some new WNS news: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180102153209.htm Lee Skinner ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/