Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
. If there is one. I know just putting up the typical bat-friendly gate over the opening isn't going to work. George On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: What damage? Isn't there a perimeter fence? What is going past the fence that would

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 8:05 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: I've visited the cave (legally) but not during a flood event. Most of the trash I saw in the cave was hand-delivered. Can you describe the situation? I don't see how damage to park trails have

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Any gate must be maintained. Any cave in a dense residential area is an attractive nuisance.Gate the cave and keep the trash (literal and figurative) out. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2012, at 7:24 PM, George D. Nincehelser george.nincehel...@gmail.com wrote: My house is less

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
there is no easy fix. George On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: Any gate must be maintained. Any cave in a dense residential area is an attractive nuisance.Gate the cave and keep the trash (literal and figurative) out. Sent from my

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
. If there is one. I know just putting up the typical bat-friendly gate over the opening isn't going to work. George On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: What damage? Isn't there a perimeter fence? What is going past the fence that would

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 8:05 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: I've visited the cave (legally) but not during a flood event. Most of the trash I saw in the cave was hand-delivered. Can you describe the situation? I don't see how damage to park trails have

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Any gate must be maintained. Any cave in a dense residential area is an attractive nuisance.Gate the cave and keep the trash (literal and figurative) out. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2012, at 7:24 PM, George D. Nincehelser george.nincehel...@gmail.com wrote: My house is less

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
there is no easy fix. George On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: Any gate must be maintained. Any cave in a dense residential area is an attractive nuisance.Gate the cave and keep the trash (literal and figurative) out. Sent from my

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
. If there is one. I know just putting up the typical bat-friendly gate over the opening isn't going to work. George On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: What damage? Isn't there a perimeter fence? What is going past the fence that would

Re: [Texascavers] Beck Ranch Cave Update

2012-09-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 8:05 PM, Andy Gluesenkamp andrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com wrote: I've visited the cave (legally) but not during a flood event. Most of the trash I saw in the cave was hand-delivered. Can you describe the situation? I don't see how damage to park trails have

Re: [Texascavers] Kiwi Sink and winches

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Come to the next dig and see for yourself, Bill. None of us are getting any younger and we want to see the rest of this cave before we pass. Besides, our friends have big toys. Let's use them! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 6:17 PM, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.com wrote: Why

Re: [Texascavers] winches

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Damn! I, with great hesitation, gave my 8k lb Ramsey away with my dodge. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 4:10 PM, Gill Edigar gi...@att.net wrote: In the KiWi Sink Digging Project (Hays County, Texas) we've used 2 12-volt electric winches of 8000 or 9000 pound rating bolted to

Re: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I recall the distinctive odor emitted by one caver buddy who used a CB and peed in his generator, solving two problems at once. It creating another for those on his survey team. Carbide stinks but burning urine+carbide will etch the inside of your skull. I even carried spare water for him at

Re: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I see a TCR carbide collation forming. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Chris Vreeland cvreel...@austin.rr.com wrote: Thanks for the great write-up, Carl. I still have my repair kit and a Justrite in my main caving gear tub, as I just can't let go entirely. When i first

Re: [Texascavers] Kiwi Sink and winches

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Come to the next dig and see for yourself, Bill. None of us are getting any younger and we want to see the rest of this cave before we pass. Besides, our friends have big toys. Let's use them! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 6:17 PM, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.com wrote: Why

Re: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I recall the distinctive odor emitted by one caver buddy who used a CB and peed in his generator, solving two problems at once. It creating another for those on his survey team. Carbide stinks but burning urine+carbide will etch the inside of your skull. I even carried spare water for him at

Re: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I see a TCR carbide collation forming. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Chris Vreeland cvreel...@austin.rr.com wrote: Thanks for the great write-up, Carl. I still have my repair kit and a Justrite in my main caving gear tub, as I just can't let go entirely. When i first

Re: [Texascavers] Kiwi Sink and winches

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Come to the next dig and see for yourself, Bill. None of us are getting any younger and we want to see the rest of this cave before we pass. Besides, our friends have big toys. Let's use them! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 6:17 PM, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.com wrote: Why

Re: [Texascavers] winches

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Damn! I, with great hesitation, gave my 8k lb Ramsey away with my dodge. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 4:10 PM, Gill Edigar gi...@att.net wrote: In the KiWi Sink Digging Project (Hays County, Texas) we've used 2 12-volt electric winches of 8000 or 9000 pound rating bolted to

Re: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I recall the distinctive odor emitted by one caver buddy who used a CB and peed in his generator, solving two problems at once. It creating another for those on his survey team. Carbide stinks but burning urine+carbide will etch the inside of your skull. I even carried spare water for him at

Re: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I see a TCR carbide collation forming. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Chris Vreeland cvreel...@austin.rr.com wrote: Thanks for the great write-up, Carl. I still have my repair kit and a Justrite in my main caving gear tub, as I just can't let go entirely. When i first

Re: [Texascavers] fumes

2012-07-25 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What about banana peels?  Suggestion FAIL. --- On Wed, 7/25/12, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.com wrote: The power of suggestion is indeed powerful. If you think fumes are making you sick, they very well might. -- Mixon

Re: [Texascavers] fumes

2012-07-25 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What about banana peels?  Suggestion FAIL. --- On Wed, 7/25/12, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.com wrote: The power of suggestion is indeed powerful. If you think fumes are making you sick, they very well might. -- Mixon

Re: [Texascavers] fumes

2012-07-25 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What about banana peels?  Suggestion FAIL. --- On Wed, 7/25/12, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.com wrote: The power of suggestion is indeed powerful. If you think fumes are making you sick, they very well might. -- Mixon

Re: [Texascavers] Change of TC Editor

2012-06-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Yeah Continue to distribute info in the format that I know everyone has access to (email) and shake my head as all my caver friends drift off into FB land. Clique or not, lots of cavers are not on it and won't be. Kinda nuts that I never even hear about Kiwis trips anymore. Sent from my

Re: [Texascavers] Change of TC Editor

2012-06-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
. Right, wrong, or indifferent, this is called progress. To get back on topic, thanks Mark for all your hard work over the years. Jill, I hope you do a good job and I'm sure you will. Allan On 6/20/2012 6:21 AM, Andy Gluesenkamp wrote: Yeah Continue to distribute info in the format

Re: [Texascavers] Change of TC Editor

2012-06-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Yeah Continue to distribute info in the format that I know everyone has access to (email) and shake my head as all my caver friends drift off into FB land. Clique or not, lots of cavers are not on it and won't be. Kinda nuts that I never even hear about Kiwis trips anymore. Sent from my

Re: [Texascavers] Change of TC Editor

2012-06-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
. Right, wrong, or indifferent, this is called progress. To get back on topic, thanks Mark for all your hard work over the years. Jill, I hope you do a good job and I'm sure you will. Allan On 6/20/2012 6:21 AM, Andy Gluesenkamp wrote: Yeah Continue to distribute info in the format

Re: [Texascavers] Change of TC Editor

2012-06-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Yeah Continue to distribute info in the format that I know everyone has access to (email) and shake my head as all my caver friends drift off into FB land. Clique or not, lots of cavers are not on it and won't be. Kinda nuts that I never even hear about Kiwis trips anymore. Sent from my

Re: [Texascavers] Change of TC Editor

2012-06-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
. Right, wrong, or indifferent, this is called progress. To get back on topic, thanks Mark for all your hard work over the years. Jill, I hope you do a good job and I'm sure you will. Allan On 6/20/2012 6:21 AM, Andy Gluesenkamp wrote: Yeah Continue to distribute info in the format

RE: [Texascavers] Dirty old men

2012-06-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Uhm, guys?  I think y'all have driven everyone away from the virtual campfire.  Please put out the fire when you go to bed, ok? Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 6/6/12, Fritz Holt

Re: [Texascavers] Dirty old men

2012-06-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Here's how I see it, Sleaze:   Sexually explicit or misogynistic language in a public forum is like farting in the food line.  Most folks will chalk some gas-passing up to the cost of hanging with a colorful, free-wheeling crowd, and good food.  But what do we do with the guy standing there

RE: [Texascavers] Dirty old men

2012-06-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Uhm, guys?  I think y'all have driven everyone away from the virtual campfire.  Please put out the fire when you go to bed, ok? Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 6/6/12, Fritz Holt

Re: [Texascavers] Dirty old men

2012-06-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Here's how I see it, Sleaze:   Sexually explicit or misogynistic language in a public forum is like farting in the food line.  Most folks will chalk some gas-passing up to the cost of hanging with a colorful, free-wheeling crowd, and good food.  But what do we do with the guy standing there

RE: [Texascavers] Dirty old men

2012-06-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Uhm, guys?  I think y'all have driven everyone away from the virtual campfire.  Please put out the fire when you go to bed, ok? Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 6/6/12, Fritz Holt

Re: [Texascavers] Dirty old men

2012-06-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Here's how I see it, Sleaze:   Sexually explicit or misogynistic language in a public forum is like farting in the food line.  Most folks will chalk some gas-passing up to the cost of hanging with a colorful, free-wheeling crowd, and good food.  But what do we do with the guy standing there

Re: [Texascavers] Where have these folks been for the last TWENTY FIVE years?

2012-05-30 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
More old news.  The Chytrid (Bd) epidemic began in the mid-80's and has decimated frogs populations worldwide.  We have chytrid here and, yes, it has been documented in many species other than frogs.  It seems to be practically ubiquitous among Eurycea salamander populations but is

Re: [Texascavers] Where have these folks been for the last TWENTY FIVE years?

2012-05-30 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
More old news.  The Chytrid (Bd) epidemic began in the mid-80's and has decimated frogs populations worldwide.  We have chytrid here and, yes, it has been documented in many species other than frogs.  It seems to be practically ubiquitous among Eurycea salamander populations but is

Re: [Texascavers] Where have these folks been for the last TWENTY FIVE years?

2012-05-30 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
More old news.  The Chytrid (Bd) epidemic began in the mid-80's and has decimated frogs populations worldwide.  We have chytrid here and, yes, it has been documented in many species other than frogs.  It seems to be practically ubiquitous among Eurycea salamander populations but is

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Poor little rattlesnakes

2012-05-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Tastes like stringy fish that had been eating rats. I've skinned, gutted, defleshed, and skeletonized about a hundred of them and they are not the most appetizing snake for food. Fresh boa or python looks and smells pretty good and the boneless backstraps are huge. Still, the eats rats

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Poor little rattlesnakes

2012-05-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Tastes like stringy fish that had been eating rats. I've skinned, gutted, defleshed, and skeletonized about a hundred of them and they are not the most appetizing snake for food. Fresh boa or python looks and smells pretty good and the boneless backstraps are huge. Still, the eats rats

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Poor little rattlesnakes

2012-05-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Tastes like stringy fish that had been eating rats. I've skinned, gutted, defleshed, and skeletonized about a hundred of them and they are not the most appetizing snake for food. Fresh boa or python looks and smells pretty good and the boneless backstraps are huge. Still, the eats rats

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
He's not the only one!  In fact, I think you we on that trip, Julia. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Tue, 5/22/12, germa...@aol.com germa...@aol.com wrote: From: germa...@aol.com germa...@aol.com

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Poor little rattlesnakes

2012-05-22 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Rattlesnake conservation is a tough row to hoe, period.  Not a lot of fondness on the part of the general public for a creature that the Book tells us is the definition of evil. Andy Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
He's not the only one!  In fact, I think you we on that trip, Julia. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Tue, 5/22/12, germa...@aol.com germa...@aol.com wrote: From: germa...@aol.com germa...@aol.com

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Poor little rattlesnakes

2012-05-22 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Rattlesnake conservation is a tough row to hoe, period.  Not a lot of fondness on the part of the general public for a creature that the Book tells us is the definition of evil. Andy Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
He's not the only one!  In fact, I think you we on that trip, Julia. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Tue, 5/22/12, germa...@aol.com germa...@aol.com wrote: From: germa...@aol.com germa...@aol.com

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Poor little rattlesnakes

2012-05-22 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Rattlesnake conservation is a tough row to hoe, period.  Not a lot of fondness on the part of the general public for a creature that the Book tells us is the definition of evil. Andy Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095

Re: [Texascavers] Past, Present, and Future of THE TEXAS CAVER - A Discussion

2012-05-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What the hell are y'all talking about? Have you been drinking from Mixon's well or something. If cavers want to see more recreational trip reports etc, then SUBMIT them! Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2012, at 8:34 AM, freddie poer freddiepoe...@yahoo.com wrote: I think that you will find

Re: [Texascavers] Past, Present, and Future of THE TEXAS CAVER - A Discussion

2012-05-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What the hell are y'all talking about? Have you been drinking from Mixon's well or something. If cavers want to see more recreational trip reports etc, then SUBMIT them! Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2012, at 8:34 AM, freddie poer freddiepoe...@yahoo.com wrote: I think that you will find

Re: [Texascavers] Past, Present, and Future of THE TEXAS CAVER - A Discussion

2012-05-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What the hell are y'all talking about? Have you been drinking from Mixon's well or something. If cavers want to see more recreational trip reports etc, then SUBMIT them! Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2012, at 8:34 AM, freddie poer freddiepoe...@yahoo.com wrote: I think that you will find

Re: Re: [Texascavers] Best Small Towns

2012-04-25 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Wimberley SUCKS!  No one should even consider moving there. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 4/25/12, tbsam...@verizon.net tbsam...@verizon.net wrote: From: tbsam...@verizon.net

Re: Re: [Texascavers] Best Small Towns

2012-04-25 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Wimberley SUCKS!  No one should even consider moving there. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 4/25/12, tbsam...@verizon.net tbsam...@verizon.net wrote: From: tbsam...@verizon.net

Re: Re: [Texascavers] Best Small Towns

2012-04-25 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Wimberley SUCKS!  No one should even consider moving there. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 4/25/12, tbsam...@verizon.net tbsam...@verizon.net wrote: From: tbsam...@verizon.net

Re: [Texascavers] book review: cave life

2012-04-19 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I finally got my hands on a copy of Cave Life of Oklahoma and Arkansas.  After reading Mixon's screed (below), I was expecting the thing to fall apart in my hands, leaving nasty stains on my fingers.  Not so.  I found lots of useful and interesting information on the history of caving in the

Re: [Texascavers] book review: cave life

2012-04-19 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I agree, Tim.  They are always entertaining, like listening to Rush Limbaugh.  A discriminating reader should not confuse entertaining screeds with actual informed content. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com

Re: [Texascavers] book review: cave life

2012-04-19 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I finally got my hands on a copy of Cave Life of Oklahoma and Arkansas.  After reading Mixon's screed (below), I was expecting the thing to fall apart in my hands, leaving nasty stains on my fingers.  Not so.  I found lots of useful and interesting information on the history of caving in the

Re: [Texascavers] book review: cave life

2012-04-19 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I agree, Tim.  They are always entertaining, like listening to Rush Limbaugh.  A discriminating reader should not confuse entertaining screeds with actual informed content. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com

Re: [Texascavers] book review: cave life

2012-04-19 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I finally got my hands on a copy of Cave Life of Oklahoma and Arkansas.  After reading Mixon's screed (below), I was expecting the thing to fall apart in my hands, leaving nasty stains on my fingers.  Not so.  I found lots of useful and interesting information on the history of caving in the

Re: [Texascavers] book review: cave life

2012-04-19 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I agree, Tim.  They are always entertaining, like listening to Rush Limbaugh.  A discriminating reader should not confuse entertaining screeds with actual informed content. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com

Re: [Texascavers] leafcutter bees

2012-04-02 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
They love rose bushes!  An ento-buddy said that there's really nothing to do about them.  Solitary bees that take a confetti-sized chunk of leaf don't do much damage. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On

Re: [Texascavers] leafcutter bees

2012-04-02 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
They love rose bushes!  An ento-buddy said that there's really nothing to do about them.  Solitary bees that take a confetti-sized chunk of leaf don't do much damage. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On

RE: [Texascavers] Community Forest Program Grant

2012-03-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What is their definition of forest?  The Eurycea robusta type locality has lots of trees. and it's for sale.  Could become a riverside park. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Mon, 3/26/12, Stefan

RE: [Texascavers] Community Forest Program Grant

2012-03-27 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
What is their definition of forest?  The Eurycea robusta type locality has lots of trees. and it's for sale.  Could become a riverside park. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Mon, 3/26/12, Stefan

[Texascavers] Eric Flint contact info?

2012-02-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Trying to reach Eric Please share off list Sent from my iPhone - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail:

[Texascavers] Eric Flint contact info?

2012-02-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Trying to reach Eric Please share off list Sent from my iPhone - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail:

[Texascavers] Eric Flint contact info?

2012-02-24 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Trying to reach Eric Please share off list Sent from my iPhone - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail:

RE: [Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-14 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Ezell's Cave is another place where thick sheets of calcite ice seem to form very quickly.  A beautiful thing to dive under, like giant snowflakes mixed with saucer sized chunks of iceraining down from above. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512)

RE: [Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-14 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Ezell's Cave is another place where thick sheets of calcite ice seem to form very quickly.  A beautiful thing to dive under, like giant snowflakes mixed with saucer sized chunks of iceraining down from above. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512)

[Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
This was different.  First, I noticed small areas of white sand in pools in the spring run.  There were some now-dryish pools that had a coating of sand on the bottom (but on top of the mud), as if they were filled during the high tide.  We also noticed a 3/4-inch wide band of fine white sand

RE: [Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
  ***  George Veni, Ph.D.Executive DirectorNational Cave and Karst Research Institute400-1 Cascades AvenueCarlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215  USAOffice: 575-887-5517Mobile: 210-863-5919Fax: 575-887-5523gv...@nckri.orgwww.nckri.org   From: Andy Gluesenkamp [mailto:andrew_gluesenk

Re: [Texascavers] Honeycreek Trip

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Kudos to Kurt!  We had a very enjoyable time touristing in the entrance area and beyond Whistler's Mother (sucking major air).  We saw five Honey Creek salamanders, despite poor visibility and we had fun coming up with passable explanations for the deposit of white calcite (?) sand seen in

[Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
This was different.  First, I noticed small areas of white sand in pools in the spring run.  There were some now-dryish pools that had a coating of sand on the bottom (but on top of the mud), as if they were filled during the high tide.  We also noticed a 3/4-inch wide band of fine white sand

RE: [Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
calcite raft development.  George   ***  George Veni, Ph.D.Executive DirectorNational Cave and Karst Research Institute400-1 Cascades AvenueCarlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215  USAOffice: 575-887-5517Mobile: 210-863-5919Fax: 575-887-5523gv...@nckri.orgwww.nckri.org   From: Andy

Re: [Texascavers] Honeycreek Trip

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Kudos to Kurt!  We had a very enjoyable time touristing in the entrance area and beyond Whistler's Mother (sucking major air).  We saw five Honey Creek salamanders, despite poor visibility and we had fun coming up with passable explanations for the deposit of white calcite (?) sand seen in

[Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
This was different.  First, I noticed small areas of white sand in pools in the spring run.  There were some now-dryish pools that had a coating of sand on the bottom (but on top of the mud), as if they were filled during the high tide.  We also noticed a 3/4-inch wide band of fine white sand

RE: [Texascavers] Honey Creek sand observation

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
calcite raft development.  George   ***  George Veni, Ph.D.Executive DirectorNational Cave and Karst Research Institute400-1 Cascades AvenueCarlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215  USAOffice: 575-887-5517Mobile: 210-863-5919Fax: 575-887-5523gv...@nckri.orgwww.nckri.org   From: Andy

Re: [Texascavers] Honeycreek Trip

2012-02-13 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Kudos to Kurt!  We had a very enjoyable time touristing in the entrance area and beyond Whistler's Mother (sucking major air).  We saw five Honey Creek salamanders, despite poor visibility and we had fun coming up with passable explanations for the deposit of white calcite (?) sand seen in

RE: [Texascavers] new sinkhole drains pond in south Austin

2012-01-31 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Why not volunteer, Fritz?  There are several state parks within a short distance of your new home.  All of them could use some help.  Or, if your knees aren't up to it, get out your checkbook.  Parks is only $4M short at this point.  Parks has been hit hard but my division (Wildlife) has also

RE: [Texascavers] new sinkhole drains pond in south Austin

2012-01-31 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Why not volunteer, Fritz?  There are several state parks within a short distance of your new home.  All of them could use some help.  Or, if your knees aren't up to it, get out your checkbook.  Parks is only $4M short at this point.  Parks has been hit hard but my division (Wildlife) has also

RE: [Texascavers] new sinkhole drains pond in south Austin

2012-01-31 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Why not volunteer, Fritz?  There are several state parks within a short distance of your new home.  All of them could use some help.  Or, if your knees aren't up to it, get out your checkbook.  Parks is only $4M short at this point.  Parks has been hit hard but my division (Wildlife) has also

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Ministers: Any successful in-cave marriages?

2012-01-18 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
No kidding, Lissa.   What were you thinking , Frank?  You owe them a nice wedding gift after that buzz-killing ill omen. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 1/18/12, Lissa Talkington

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Ministers: Any successful in-cave marriages?

2012-01-18 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
No kidding, Lissa.   What were you thinking , Frank?  You owe them a nice wedding gift after that buzz-killing ill omen. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 1/18/12, Lissa Talkington

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Ministers: Any successful in-cave marriages?

2012-01-18 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
No kidding, Lissa.   What were you thinking , Frank?  You owe them a nice wedding gift after that buzz-killing ill omen. Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 1/18/12, Lissa Talkington

Re: [Texascavers] Don Broussard

2011-12-07 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I called Don this morning and he is now aware of the problem.  He said he'd bring me some Serrano ham, olives, and Madiera when he gets home Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 12/7/11, Jim Kennedy

Re: [Texascavers] Don Broussard

2011-12-07 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I called Don this morning and he is now aware of the problem.  He said he'd bring me some Serrano ham, olives, and Madiera when he gets home Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com --- On Wed, 12/7/11, Jim Kennedy

[Texascavers] Texas parks need your help

2011-12-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
  Dec. 6, 2011 Media Contact: Mike Cox, (512) 965-7574, mike@tpwd.state.tx.us   Texas State Parks Announce $4.6 million Appeal for Help:   Record heat, drought, wildfires spark call for park visits, donations   AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department today hosted 11 news

[Texascavers] Texas parks need your help

2011-12-06 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
  Dec. 6, 2011 Media Contact: Mike Cox, (512) 965-7574, mike@tpwd.state.tx.us   Texas State Parks Announce $4.6 million Appeal for Help:   Record heat, drought, wildfires spark call for park visits, donations   AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department today hosted 11 news

[Texascavers] Bats and Roads

2011-11-04 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
A recent study looked at impact of roads on bats:   http://www.sciencenewsline.com/biology/200206500032.html   Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com

[Texascavers] Bats and Roads

2011-11-04 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
A recent study looked at impact of roads on bats:   http://www.sciencenewsline.com/biology/200206500032.html   Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com

Re: [Texascavers] Toyota triumphant!

2011-10-31 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
200,000 on a Blazer?  That's remarkable, for a Chevy.  That wouldn't deserve notice if it were a 'yota.  Just think, you could have logged those miles in a comfy Toy instead of a rattlebox Blazer   My last Toyota-the Land Cruiser: purchased with 127,000 miles, drove the HELL out of it, and

Re: [Texascavers] Toyota triumphant!

2011-10-31 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
200,000 on a Blazer?  That's remarkable, for a Chevy.  That wouldn't deserve notice if it were a 'yota.  Just think, you could have logged those miles in a comfy Toy instead of a rattlebox Blazer   My last Toyota-the Land Cruiser: purchased with 127,000 miles, drove the HELL out of it, and

Re: [Texascavers] Toyota triumphant!

2011-10-31 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
200,000 on a Blazer?  That's remarkable, for a Chevy.  That wouldn't deserve notice if it were a 'yota.  Just think, you could have logged those miles in a comfy Toy instead of a rattlebox Blazer   My last Toyota-the Land Cruiser: purchased with 127,000 miles, drove the HELL out of it, and

Re: [Texascavers] a new LED flashlight

2011-10-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I agree with Jerry.  How about every time someone complains about DL on CT, they have to provide an interesting post as a sort of reader's time fine?  DL has been posting such things on CT as long as there has been limestone in TX.  It is like the weather: get used to it.   Andy Andrew G.

Re: [Texascavers] a cool caver-type project

2011-10-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Hah!  Nico was wandering about Saturday night with a tall bottle of the only thing known to kill cooties (or at least make you not care).    Seriously, I tried tubbing nekkid and I was told I would have to buy another wristband for my friend.    No really, I jumped in nekkid and came out

Re: [Texascavers] a new LED flashlight

2011-10-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I agree with Jerry.  How about every time someone complains about DL on CT, they have to provide an interesting post as a sort of reader's time fine?  DL has been posting such things on CT as long as there has been limestone in TX.  It is like the weather: get used to it.   Andy Andrew G.

Re: [Texascavers] a cool caver-type project

2011-10-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Hah!  Nico was wandering about Saturday night with a tall bottle of the only thing known to kill cooties (or at least make you not care).    Seriously, I tried tubbing nekkid and I was told I would have to buy another wristband for my friend.    No really, I jumped in nekkid and came out

Re: [Texascavers] a new LED flashlight

2011-10-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I agree with Jerry.  How about every time someone complains about DL on CT, they have to provide an interesting post as a sort of reader's time fine?  DL has been posting such things on CT as long as there has been limestone in TX.  It is like the weather: get used to it.   Andy Andrew G.

Re: [Texascavers] a cool caver-type project

2011-10-17 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
Hah!  Nico was wandering about Saturday night with a tall bottle of the only thing known to kill cooties (or at least make you not care).    Seriously, I tried tubbing nekkid and I was told I would have to buy another wristband for my friend.    No really, I jumped in nekkid and came out

Re: [Texascavers] TCR - be alert!

2011-10-14 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
I never leave home without my tongs and sack. Considering Murphy's Law, that pretty much guarantees that there will be no snake sightings at TCR. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2011, at 9:15 AM, Heather Tucek trog...@cavechat.org wrote: For those of you heading to TCR this weekend.. The

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