Re: [Texascavers] Related to reddit web service

2018-01-17 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
https://www.reddit.com/r/caving/ On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 8:17 PM Charles Loving via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > What the hell is redit? > > On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 5:38 PM, David via Texascavers < > texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > >> From David Locklear >> >> I

Re: [Texascavers] Related to reddit web service

2018-01-17 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I'm on reddit daily, but I stick with the technical subreddits, but two that I do read are /r/linuxadmin and /r/linuxhelp that you might like. I also follow /r/caving but there's not a lot of activity there. On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 5:38 PM David via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com>

Re: [Texascavers] Houston question

2017-08-29 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
He unsubscribed from the mailing list again about 2 weeks ago or so. On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 7:15 AM, Jacqueline Thomas via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Has anyone heard anything of David Locklear? Everyone else on this list > seems to be accounted for. Jacqui > > > J.

Re: [Texascavers] National Park Pass fee to increase

2017-07-18 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
We went in March of last year, and rented cold weather gear for it. We want to go back and spend a week in that park. On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:56 PM, Bill Steele wrote: > Yes, the narrows was crowed with people at its opening. I went farther and > farther until there

Re: [Texascavers] National Park Pass fee to increase

2017-07-18 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Some parks are $15 for a vehicle, Rocky Mountain National Park comes to mind, and I think Lake Powell was the same. Taking 3 others into Carlsbad Caverns saves you quite a bit as well. Zion is a great park, Bill, did you go up the narrows? On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 10:54 AM, Bill Steele via

Re: [Texascavers] National Park Pass fee to increase

2017-07-18 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574 Go down to Senior Pass. Even at $80, it's still a bargain, but the $10 rate is good until Aug 28th, 2017. Anyone $62 or older should grab up the $10 lifetime pass before then. I've been buying the $80 pass for several years now,

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-21 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Brian, your emails are all not coming through on the list I'm sure, you can thank AOL for that. Forward me any error messages you get and I'll try to help. wo...@justfamily.org Charles On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:01 PM, Sleazeweazel via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: >

Re: [Texascavers] Some photos

2017-06-19 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Thanks David! Keep the pics coming. No selfie with the Steele clan? make sure you slip a rock into Bill's backpack... On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 8:53 PM, David via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Mostly selfies > >

Re: [Texascavers] 2017 NSS Convention - Opening Ceremony

2017-06-19 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Congrats (or is it I'm sorry!) to Geary, good to see that Texas is well represented still. Wm has done an excellent job and well deserves a rest from the work he's put into the NSS. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:11 PM, David via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > The weather is

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-02 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cavetex Feel free to search for locklear or his email :) Charles wo...@justfamily.org On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 7:51 PM, Jerry via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: >

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-28 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I'd suggest using your smartphone, and IMHO, google maps is superior to anything else, including the dedicated ones. The fact that it's always updating and you can send corrections as well is great. It will do offline mapping, but it isn't the best at that. I do keep another app on my iPhone as

Re: [Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam

2017-05-07 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
down to about 1 or 2 a week. > > > -- > *From:* Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of > Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, May 7, 2017 9:57 AM > *To:* Cavetex > *Cc:* Charles Goldsmith

[Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam

2017-05-07 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
We had 63 people from the list get removed this morning, all from aol, yahoo, hotmail and AT owned domains (swbell.net and etc). I've added all of you back in. I have a feeling that some people on these email domains are marking some email from our mailing list as spam, and these services get

Re: [Texascavers] related to sending money on-line

2016-08-19 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I use paypal 2 or 3 times a month, it works fine for me. I've read horror stories though that people who get a lot of payments through paypal can have their funds frozen for weeks at a time, so your mileage may vary. I've also used chase quickpay in the past, but they are now limiting it to just

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: UTG program last night

2016-08-04 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Vivian, check your contacts/address book for George, you likely have it saved that way by accident, or are a really big fan of George's. Then again, aren't we all? :) Charles wo...@justfamily.org On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 4:28 PM, via Texascavers wrote: > Somehow

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: UTG program last night

2016-08-04 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Mr. Weazel, it's your email client that is not showing Charlie's name in the From: The rest of us who are not using AOL (could be some others), see the name properly. Now, some email clients don't embed it properly, your's for instance, never shows who it is on the From: (at least in my gmail

Re: [Texascavers] Can Locklear please restrain himself !!

2016-07-08 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
> > > > Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone > > > Original message > From: Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> > Date: 7/8/16 3:29 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: Cavetex <texascavers@texascavers.com> > Subject: R

Re: [Texascavers] Can Locklear please restrain himself !!

2016-07-08 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
We have 4 rules: http://texascavers.com/rules.html David hasn't broken any rules and no, he's older than me Bob. I maintain the rules as list owner, that's it. I've always stated that this list is self moderated. If you don't like a post that someone has sent out, send them a private message

Re: [Texascavers] computer related - Austin only

2016-07-05 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
David, as far as action games go, get steampowered.com for linux. More and more games are being released for linux, thanks to Steam (owned by Valve). They even developed their own linux distro. Most games released through steam are not free, but some are. Here is a list from their website:

Re: [Texascavers] a cultural observation

2016-07-03 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
There are many police stations advertising this, some even providing rooms inside to do exchanges. And it's not just for divorced parents, etc. Many people are using it for craigslist transactions. Less chance of being robbed. Charles wo...@justfamily.org On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 6:21 PM,

Re: [Texascavers] wind turbines and caves

2016-07-03 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Yeah, the US is way behind in conversion to cleaner energy production. Many European countries are way ahead of us in using renewable energy, see http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/File:Energy_production,_2003_and_2013_(million_tonnes_of_oil_equivalent)_YB15.png I

Re: [Texascavers] A question and a comment concerning Cass

2016-06-23 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Sleaze, digest does not get images that are attached. You should be able to see the images here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/cavetex/aoMdV0efq0g You do not have to sign up with google to see the archives there, just a warning about possible adult content, which keeps me out of

Re: [Texascavers] to slow learner

2016-05-25 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Thanks Lyndon, but I get more thanks than complaints, believe it or not. Charles On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 4:28 PM, Lyndon Tiu via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Thanks Charles for doing the thankless job. > > > > On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 3:53 PM,

Re: [Texascavers] to slow learner

2016-05-25 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Seems some clients don't show the email, some do, some show partials. It depends on how an email client sends the name of the person that is author. Gmail seems to play nice for the most part, but even I don't see the names of some of the people. As I stated before to everyone, this was forced

Re: [Texascavers] Internet related

2016-05-20 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
It's called targeted advertising. Basically when you go to google, youtube, facebook, etc, they track what you search for and look at. The ad networks pay big money to see where you go and what you look at. Then when a company like IMO comes along and wants to advertise, they pay to send their

Re: [Texascavers] HOT Deals: Honey Creek Cave Salamander Tshirt for Sale!

2016-04-02 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Denise, this has been in effect for over a year, damned anti-spam mechanisms. Some email clients will show a from name, some will not. Charles On Sat, Apr 2, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Denise P via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Is this a new thing where one cannot tell who write

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR] public lands encounter

2016-01-04 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I had found this app for my iphone about a year ago: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/us-public-lands/id723185418?mt=8 I'm not sure how often the maps are updated for it, but it's handy since it will use your GPS to show you on the map where you are. I also do not know if there is an

Re: [Texascavers] Drones for rigging

2015-09-29 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
DJI announced a proximity camera module for their Matrice quad, https://developer.dji.com/guidance/ If this thing wasn't so expensive, I'd look at getting it, maybe if I hit the lotto! :) On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 2:06 PM, Greg Passmore via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > We

Re: [Texascavers] Drones for rigging

2015-09-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
There are a lot of factors when dealing with obstacles around you while flying. If I know I'm going to be flying near walls or other things that could interrupt the props, I have prop guards that I can be put on. I have smacked a canyon wall once, while "ridge walking" using my drone, luckily it

Re: [Texascavers] used sheet metal roofing up for grabs

2015-08-29 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
sounds like we should have auctioned this off at the next TCMA auction ;) On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 8:15 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I have ~1500 sq ft of used sheet-metal roofing for whoever wants it. It is in galvanized sheets 14 by 3 feet, not rusty.

[Texascavers] Fwd: Working Together for 21 Years

2015-07-20 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
-- Forwarded message -- From: Jmichael Walsh texascavesaus...@aol.com Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:29 AM Subject: Working Together for 21 Years To: wo...@justfamily.org On October 13, 1994 the Texas Cave Conservancy was officially started in New Braunfels, Texas. Bob Finger,

Re: [Texascavers] batteriser

2015-06-08 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Here is an article talking about how this may not be as great as they claim. http://m.slashdot.org/story/295159 Sent via C=64 Mobile On Jun 2, 2015, at 9:03 PM, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: new device claims to extend battery life up to 8 times link

Re: [Texascavers] batteriser

2015-06-02 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
PCworld.com is a valid website. I doubt the claims of the device, but I think the URL is valid. On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 8:05 PM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Looks like Nico has been hacked people, don’t click on that link!!! -Stefan *From:*

Re: [Texascavers] Now for something totally asinine :

2015-04-30 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Jerry, I think you are going to see more and more of this at parks, attractions, etc. It's a low cost way to attract more visitors. Our generation probably doesn't see it, but the younger crowd will embrace this and want it more. We are already seeing more and more National Parks that offer

Re: [Texascavers] Drone flying and caves

2015-04-28 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
. From: Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com To: Cavetex texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 12:34 PM Subject: [Texascavers] Drone flying and caves I had a couple of people approach me about drones and caving this weekend at the TSA

Re: [Texascavers] Spring Convention 2015 photo is up!

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Very nice Bennett, thanks! On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Bennett Lee via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: TSA Spring Convention 2015 group photo is up! As far as I’m concerned, this photo is public domain. Share, copy, print as you desire. Facebook (public so even those

Re: [Texascavers] Drone flying and caves

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
. If u wanna come down this weekend we have room on the trip Galen Falgout On Apr 27, 2015, at 1:47 PM, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I've never been to Punkin, is there enough room? I'll gladly bring it down and we can give it a try. Might be some

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention 2015 media

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Here is a video I put together from the convention, most of it is from the drone, but there are a few other tidbits. Standard youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk8oCKMOB5A Hi-def link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hk8oCKMOB5A?v=1080hd Zip of all aerial images taken:

[Texascavers] Drone flying and caves

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I had a couple of people approach me about drones and caving this weekend at the TSA convention. I did not get names from people, and anytime there is alcohol involved, I'm not going to remember who. If you are interested in drone flying and more specifically if you have a trip or project that

Re: [Texascavers] Drone flying and caves

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
On Apr 27, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I had a couple of people approach me about drones and caving this weekend at the TSA convention. I did not get names from people, and anytime there is alcohol involved, I'm not going

Re: [Texascavers] Drone flying and caves

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
George, my model is GPS stabilized. There are other models that have a 2nd camera on that will stabilize for indoor environments. Some are limited to just looking at the floor, etc. Ideally, you would have proximity sensors on it, but I haven't researched to find a model to do that, probably

Re: [Texascavers] Drone flying and caves

2015-04-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
seen coyotes coming and going. He wants us to check it out. We could do the drone first, then try to reach it from above. Kurt -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers Sent: Monday, April 27

Re: [Texascavers] [greater_houston_grotto] Re: Chris Lafferty's Hole

2015-03-16 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I saw it first on the front page of reddit, then someone pasted in /r/caving, very nice! On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Heather Tucek via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Guess who made it to the Front Page of reddit.com today? ;) Someone even reversed it so you make it out

Re: [Texascavers] off topic: Pi day

2015-03-14 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Guess I'm a nerd, we celebrated today by eating Pie :) On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Amen Stef! Celebrating Pi day is for nerds! Back to work El mar 13, 2015 11:58 PM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Remembering Mr. Spock

2015-02-27 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Very cool Ernie, thanks for sharing! He was a great man and will be missed. On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:31 PM, Mark Minton via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Ernie, You missed your opportunity to give the Vulcan salute and say, Live long and prosper! Mark Minton

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver

2015-01-23 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Ron, it's a consolation for you being special :) On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Ron Ralph via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: And I received two copies for some reason. Ron *From:* via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com *Sent:* Friday, January 23, 2015 9:43 AM

Re: [Texascavers] Unbecoming conduct

2014-12-22 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Please see rule #1. http://texascavers.com/rules.html I've had way too many complaints about your posting to the list (btw, I get less than 1 a year on Locklear). If you have a problem with his posting, delete them, do not flame the list. Thanks Charles On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 4:05 PM, Julie

Re: [Texascavers] Unbecoming conduct

2014-12-22 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
known physical danger to cavers while both in the US Mexico. I'm done- On Dec 22, 2014, at 5:25 PM, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Please see rule #1. http://texascavers.com/rules.html I've had way too many complaints about your posting to the list (btw

Re: [Texascavers] [greater_houston_grotto] Support Texas Caves when Xmas shopping!

2014-12-10 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Linda, does the TCMA have any numbers as to how this has helped? Donations last year vs YTD this year? Thanks! Charles On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:21 AM, Linda Palit via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: The link from the website provides a larger percentage donation, up to .05%

[Texascavers] NSS Mugs

2014-11-07 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Got my mugs in today, very well packed and they came out great. http://imgur.com/a/djc9Q ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Peter Jones NSS Mugs are available on the NSS web page

2014-10-28 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I bought a few of them, plan to put one up in the TCMA auction at the Spring TSA convention On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 1:06 PM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Thought I would give my Texas Friends a heads up. Peter Jones is a well-known caver and cave

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: IT'S PAPER!!! IT'S REALLY PAPER?

2014-10-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I killed the OT list, no one was using it and only had about 15 members on it. On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Fritz Holt via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Looking at all the related posts, I think TCR will be a blast, as usual. Seems like a stretch but I guess it is all

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR] To Bats, Trees and Turbines Are One in the Same

2014-10-01 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
This is a layman's thoughts on it, but I would think some form of sonic alarm would keep them away, something that they could only hear and would deter them safely. I know some advocates suggest we tear down every turbine, but I question the motives on this idea, wondering if it's not big oil and

Re: [Texascavers] Texascavers@texascavers.com

2014-09-25 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
While this security measure is a pain to use, it will help prevent you from getting your gmail compromised in the future: https://www.google.com/landing/2step/ Some banks are doing this as well, and while it's not perfect (nothing is in security), it will help. Let me know if anyone has

Re: [Texascavers] Linkedin related

2014-09-14 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I used linkedin for about 5 minutes, when they kept digging through my contacts list, even after I told them I didn't want them to, I deleted the account. I'd rather software not go pulling my contact lists without my permission. I agree it's a good tool for many professions and for networking,

[Texascavers] bats illuminated by lightning

2014-09-07 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Pretty cool video footage: http://youtu.be/M3R708CNPxg?t=56s Charles wo...@justfamily.org ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] Fwd: Texascavers post from 3072130...@mms.att.net requires approval

2014-09-05 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I'm not sure if this is spam or a legit email of someone trying to find George. Charles wo...@justfamily.org texascavers list admin -- Forwarded message -- From: 3072130...@mms.att.net To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 22:02:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: If you

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Caves of the El Malpais

2014-09-02 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
I think it boils down to the client some are using. I primarily use gmail and it displays the name (but doesn't show an email address). See the image: ​ Hope this clears up some confusion for people and as some have asked, sign your emails if you want to help out with the problem. Charles List

Re: [Texascavers] Mailing List update and bounce information

2014-08-25 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: First off, my apologies to those of you who are getting messages about bounced messages and possible removal from the list. I don't do this for a living, meaning, I don't take care of email servers, my job is networking

Re: [Texascavers] Replies to various post

2014-08-22 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Thanks Julia! David, people can't filter on emails anymore here, because all emails come from texascavers@texascavers.com That's what I had to change to keep things moving around here. It displays your name with some magical trickery, but your email is no longer listed in the headers of the

Re: [Texascavers] Charles

2014-08-11 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Thanks everyone, including the one's I received private messages from. I'm just trying to do my part for the cavers world wide. On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 5:08 PM, Wm Shrewsbury via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I’ll second that comment! Charles has been invaluable to the NSS!

Re: [Texascavers] Listserve update

2014-08-10 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
There I go, trying to fix one thing, break another and didn't realize it until I got a few emails this evening from people about bounces. I THINK I fixed it (again). My apologies and thanks to those of you who emailed me. Charles On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 4:30 PM, Charles Goldsmith

[Texascavers] Listserve update

2014-08-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
With the help from a couple of people, I've made some changes to the mail server settings and re-enabled name's displaying on messages. For those of you on RoadRunner, Aol, yahoo, hotmail/outlook, please forward me any messages you receive that mentions errors or bounces. If you think you aren't

Re: [Texascavers] speleo-vehicle - consumer advice tip

2014-08-05 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Most cars that I've driven that used a fob have a bypass. I had a Nissan 370z for a few years and loved the fob. Never had an issue with it. The dealer told me if the fob failed or batteries died, there was a slot in the dash to plug it in so the push button would start. It also had a