[Texascavers] The Legacy of Pete Strickland

The Legacy of Pete Strickland. There has been an incredible outpouring of grief and a few anecdotes following Pete Strickland’s death. Aside from his considerable exploits while underground, Pete left an amazing legacy as the “go to” guy whenever there was a problem that needed solving or a

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

In the mid-1990s the entrance to Powell’s Cave, a major Texas project at the time, became increasingly unstable. A team of folks conceived of how to permanently stabilize it with stacked culverts, but when it came to the critical details in executing the plan, Pete was there with his equipment

[Texascavers] How not to use a powered rock-chisel

Please skip to about -13.18 in the link below https://youtu.be/Wk8PrdzoNw8 Can anybody state what the rock-chiseler is doing wrong ? D.L. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] how to get them out?

I can not imagine anyone thinking that drilling vertically downward from above ( like the Chilean Mine Rescue ) is even on the table. The odds of hitting the room that the boys are in are far greater by just drilling a smaller hole horizontally at a slight angle upward ( so that water can flow

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] The rescue attempt is far from over in the Thai cave

Thanks Pete. At least it would be possible to drill a rescue portal if needed – and lots of places to stay above water. Regards, John From: swrcav...@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Pete Lindsley Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2018 12:13 PM To: John Lyles Cc: Peter Jones ; Geary Schindel ;

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] The rescue attempt is far from over in the Thai cave

But Ft. Stanton Cave in NM is definitely a place to be careful. Far south on Snowy River was being pushed and mapped in 2014, and by August it began flooding. Midnight Junction camp hasn't seen cavers   since then, although we are hoping the present drying trend remains at least until fall

Re: [Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

Come on Y'all ! Photos of Pete, preferably with his shirt off ! If I asked for of a picture of your dog or what you ate for dinner I'd be overloaded. I want some pictures of the guy I knew and Loved! and I'm not asking for the NSS convention but to remember the man I have known all these years

Re: [Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

Certainly. > On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Katherine Arens wrote: > > can you forward to one of the Stricklands? For their collection. > >> On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:06 PM, Bill Steele wrote: >> >> I got the photo I was hoping for of Pete in a cave from Mike MacEachern. I’m >> happy and set. >>

Re: [Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

can you forward to one of the Stricklands? For their collection. On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:06 PM, Bill Steele mailto:speleoste...@aol.com>> wrote: I got the photo I was hoping for of Pete in a cave from Mike MacEachern. I’m happy and set. Bill Steele

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

and can someone volunteer to collect all the posts for Jocie before they disappear? I can’t . . . On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:24 PM, Bill Steele mailto:cwilliamste...@gmail.com>> wrote: Yes, for the NSS convention. On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Underground Texas Grotto

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

Yes, for the NSS convention. > On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Underground Texas Grotto > wrote: > > This one for NSS Convention Bill? ;) > > All, > Apologies for the brief memo yesterday leaving folks sad and wondering what > had happened. At the time, I needed to get something posted

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

I remember Luling and Petefrom times before. ...at the first TCR I attended...Pete was setting up and I wanted to be around to see what the guy was up tohad no knowledge of the hot tub or sauna. ...at Flat Rocknear Dripping Springs...back then it was a conglomerate of folks that

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

This one for NSS Convention Bill? ;) All, Apologies for the brief memo yesterday leaving folks sad and wondering what had happened. At the time, I needed to get something posted quickly and thought, "well, Pete wouldn't have wanted a fuss made anyway" but he deserved a more noble announcement,

Re: [Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

I got the photo I was hoping for of Pete in a cave from Mike MacEachern. I’m happy and set. Bill Steele speleoste...@aol.com > On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:20 AM, William R. Elliott wrote: > > Friends, > > I have a few photos taken by Peter Strickland of Sótano del Arroyo and Sótano > de Japonés

Re: [Texascavers] Pete

I was on a couple of early trips to Bustamante (Gruta del Palmito) with Peter Strickland when he had his aircraft landing light. It was mounted on a board and powered by large gel-cell or military-surplus ni-cad batteries, which we schlepped up to the cave in the days before there was a road.

Re: [Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

So far Mr. Bockbeer has posted the most pictures of Pete. Personally ,I'm very thankful! Thank You David! On Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 6:32 PM, Charles Goldsmith wrote: > Actually, texascavers.com allows 5mb attachments now, I quietly updated > that a few years ago and just forgot to update the

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

I don't know if Pete even knew my name but he knew my face. I *could always name drop Sumbera if I needed a tie in. Terry Burgan and I helped with the set up of the hot tub a time or two, Y'all remember Lulling? Pete was such a giving person! He spoke his mind and tought us many things. He is an

Re: [Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

Actually, texascavers.com allows 5mb attachments now, I quietly updated that a few years ago and just forgot to update the webpage. Pretty sure no one is on modem anymore these days, but you can never tell. On Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 11:21 AM William R. Elliott wrote: > Friends, > > I have a few

[Texascavers] Pete

first vivid memory tall thin guy standing on a huge rock at the bottom of Bustamonte, baby in a backpack and airplane landing light . . . Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

500,000 miles! Cool. Barb Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Mark Minton wrote: > > Thanks, everyone, for sharing the circumstances of Pete's passing. I knew he > had been ill but thought he had improved or at least stabilized. It is a > great loss. > > Pete was the one who

[Texascavers] Pete Strickland

Thanks, everyone, for sharing the circumstances of Pete's passing. I knew he had been ill but thought he had improved or at least stabilized. It is a great loss. Pete was the one who pointed out a white, 4WD school bus for sale in south Austin back in 1980. I bought it and used it for Huautla

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] The rescue attempt is far from over in the Thai cave

We were stranded in Deep Cave in Carlsbad Caverns NP when a heavy line of thunderstorms turned the entrance drop into a raging waterfall. We heard a roar from the back of the caveand returned to the drop to investigate. To our consternation, our rope was in the middle of a huge waterfall.

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] The rescue attempt is far from over in the Thai cave

In Fort Stanton Cave the Aug 2014 team found that the water was very slowly flowing towards them when they were about halfway to MJ, and there was no danger here. It took about a month for the flow to reach Turtle Junction, an easy mile from the entrance. We may be able to determine if the Mud

[Texascavers] July 5 2018 Update on the rescue in Thailand

The Live news feed from the Guardian hasn't updated in 13 hours, but the following is from CNN: Thai cave rescue: Boys and coach not well enough to attempt escape on Thursday https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/05/asia/thai-cave-rescue-intl/index.html *Some visual aids of the cave trapping the

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

    Looking for Pete's (texascavers?) post about Guin's baby shower, suggesting that we should all try to make it since there might not BE a Pond Party. It was chilling  . . . TerriSprouse On Thursday, July 5, 2018, 11:09:10 AM EST, Julia Germany wrote: I am beyond saddened to learn

[Texascavers] photos of Peter Strickland

Friends, I have a few photos taken by Peter Strickland of Sótano del Arroyo and Sótano de Japonés in the Sierra de El Abra, which are in the new AMCS Bulletin 26. Some others are shots of Pete in a group by other Dale Pate and Logan McNatt, but you can't see him very clearly. I hope someone will

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

I am beyond saddened to learn this. When we gather for the Pond Party, we need to have one giant Safety Break in his honor. - from julia's cell Julia G Germany c: 281.979.9208 e: ju...@trigrants.com On Jul 4, 2018, at 19:01, Mark Minton

[Texascavers] diverting water inlets to Thai cave

If you click on the news clip in the link below and skip to 4:26, you will see volunteers lining a creekbed with a thick layer of synthetic flexible material. I assume there is a spot there where they think the water disappears underground. They are either trying to divert the flow or block

[Texascavers] speleo-sign language

Here is the best speleo-sign language that I have ever seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Azkq5CBPo However, I wonder if she is just improvising ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

[Texascavers] another thai video

The video below is just a loop of some workers moving a 200 pound rock that they felt was in their way. Note the large drill ( about 1-1/2" ) Also note the rescuer going thru the newly opened sump not wearing a headlamp or a helmet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laVOH-abtuo They seem

[Texascavers] drilling and pumping at cave

The video below has some new information ( probably from 2 days ago ), of at least 2 drilling projects at the cave and some more info on pumping. Note they are pumping clear spring water in one pump and dirty flood water at another pump. That is an interesting thing to take a closer look

[Texascavers] Karst in the news

When was the last time you saw a news report cast a full story showing detailed drainage patterns of a cave and the karst surface ? https://youtu.be/x7muC8sAaYw I do not believe yet, that the media has a complete grasp of this cave. For example, how porous is the bedrock above and below the cave

[Texascavers] Photo of Pete Strickland

I’ve seen the schedule and I’m the first speaker in the International Session at this month’s NSS convention in Montana. I’d like to start by projecting a photo of Pete Strickland and asking for a moment of silence and farewell thoughts. Pete went to Huautla twice, in 1969 and 1970. Does

Re: [Texascavers] a new cave in Thailand

A make-shift cell-tower has been erected at the command center. I don't think we have ever seen that in a cave rescue before. Large electrical generators are being brought in on the back of dump-trucks, or on trucks designed for other types of use. D.L. >

Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

Knowing that Peter had battled cancer privately all these years is yet another testament to this giant of Texas caving. He had uncommon strength of character, was a role model for how to do just about *anything* the right way - and was an unforgettable force in regional, national and international

[Texascavers] a new cave in Thailand

The image in the link below is being shown on the news of rescue personnel wearing caving gear and going in a newly found crevice above the main cave passage ( presumably in the area that they hope to find a back door ). https://truefeedzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/p06crk9l.jpg In one