Re: [Texascavers] repair for fiberglass tape

2022-03-29 Thread Jim Kennedy
Or buy a brand new tape from Harbor Freight Tools for $13. https://www.harborfreight.com/100-ft-x-12-in-open-reel-measuring-tape-62411.html Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2022, at 4:51 PM, Diana Tomchick > wrote: > >  Or you can buy a replacement tape for your reel from

Re: [Texascavers] Suuntos

2022-02-01 Thread Jim Kennedy
, the provenance. We would be proud to curate the Jasek Collection in our museum one day. Jim Kennedy Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2022, at 8:51 PM, Mimi Jasek wrote: > > I took a look around one day recently after reading something about > someone’s lamp collection, and count

Re: [Texascavers] Suuntos

2022-01-31 Thread Jim Kennedy
Or to the Texas Speleological Survey! Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2022, at 3:51 PM, Linda Starr wrote: > > You should donate your carbide and carbide lamps to some grotto that > will use them, maybe for a carbide-specific grotto trip, as the Sandia Grotto > may be planning.

Re: [Texascavers] Low-gun

2021-12-28 Thread Jim Kennedy
4419 Clawson Road Austin TX 78745 United States Mobile email from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2021, at 2:19 PM, Marsha Meredith wrote: > > Would you send me Logan’s address? It sounds like he could use some extra > attention. ___ Texascavers mailing

Re: [Texascavers] Logan

2021-12-26 Thread Jim Kennedy
Logan rarely checks email anymore. His current eddress is lmcnatt1...@gmail.com. But you’ll have better luck calling him. Warning: it probably won’t be a short call. His number is (512) 450-8064. If there is anyone else still on this list that would also like to catch up with ol’ Logan,

Re: [Texascavers] Ride to TCR on Thursday?

2021-10-08 Thread Jim Kennedy
Frank, you are welcome to ride with us! Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2021, at 11:32 AM, Frank Binney wrote: > > Hey Cavers—Anyone going to TCR from Austin on Thursday morning have room for > me, a case of Shiner, and my camping gear? I’ll spring for your gas and > promise

[Texascavers] Work day at TSC

2021-10-04 Thread Jim Kennedy
Attention cavers, There will be a workday at the Texas Speleological Center in Hays County next Sunday, October 10, all day. We will be painting outside walls, repairing the deck, improving drainage, nailing sheathing, and other chores. If you want to come and visit, feel free. If you want to

Re: [Texascavers] Dead Dog Pic in the Texas Caver

2021-08-17 Thread Jim Kennedy
The TSS has copies of all of The TEXAS CAVER back issues. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2021, at 5:41 AM, Justin Shaw wrote: > >  > On page 211 of the November 1976 Texas Caver, Vol. 21, No11 is a photograph > of Danny Evans and William Russell at the bottom of the fissure

Re: [Texascavers] Loving photos

2021-06-05 Thread Jim Kennedy
Charlie, it would help us all immensely if you included some captions or other form of explanation with your photos. Otherwise they have very limited interest. Just more cave photos. Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 5, 2021, at 4:02 PM, Charles Loving wrote: > >  > > > -- > Charlie

Re: [Texascavers] Tree Roots in Caves

2021-04-30 Thread Jim Kennedy
Thanks, Mark. I took those guys to lots of caves, and never heard any results, either. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Mark Minton wrote: > >  > While thumbing through the April NSS News (conservation issue), I came across > an article about tree roots in

Re: [Texascavers] cueva de pachon Pics needed

2021-03-26 Thread Jim Kennedy
I’m cc’ing Bill Elliott in case he can help. You might also want to put your request on the AMCS Facebook page. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Mar 26, 2021, at 3:11 PM, grub...@centurytel.net wrote: > >  > Robert Bezy is the world expert on night lizards. He sent me a request for >

Re: [Texascavers] High Adventure

2020-11-12 Thread Jim Kennedy
Great tale, Mark! And stout work! Congratulations to all involved. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Mark Minton wrote: > >  > Last March Bob Alderson, Yvonne Droms, and I joined Dwight Livingston on his > expedition to Carlsbad Cavern. We did a lot of bolt

Re: [Texascavers] WOWTAC LED Headlamp

2020-11-03 Thread Jim Kennedy
I have 2 of the A2S. Good light for most Texas caves. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2020, at 8:17 PM, Robert B wrote: > >  > 550 Lumens, Great headlamp - comes with a USB Rechargeable 18650 2600 mAh > battery > $13.99 is a good price > >

Re: [Texascavers] Texas events for the International Year of Caves and Karst 2021?

2020-09-15 Thread Jim Kennedy
Yes. A group of us are organizing the 2021 National Cave and Karst Management Symposium on San Marcos on 1-5 November. Hopefully we’ll have the website live this weekend. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Diana Tomchick > wrote: > > I'm posting this here to

Re: [Texascavers] Grapevine Cave - Wimberley

2020-09-05 Thread Jim Kennedy
Ben, I’m happy to take on any cave gating project. My website is poorly out of date, but my Facebook page has many examples of past projects: Kennedy Above/Under Ground LLC. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Sep 5, 2020, at 2:55 PM, Ben Starr wrote: > > An old caving buddy of mine

Re: [Texascavers] Bats

2020-08-03 Thread Jim Kennedy
Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation is your best source. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2020, at 10:44 AM, Amy Jasek wrote: > > Hi all - a friend of mine has some concerns about our local bat community (in > Round Rock). Who should I reach out to in my caver family about this?

Re: [Texascavers] Frio Bat Cave article :

2020-07-27 Thread Jim Kennedy
No. Frío Bat Cave. Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Ron Ralph wrote: > > Is this Ney Cave? > Ron > > From: Jerry > Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 8:39 AM > To: Texascavers@texascavers.com > Subject: [Texascavers] Frio Bat Cave article : > > South Texas rancher

Re: [Texascavers] Inkscape

2020-05-06 Thread Jim Kennedy
I’ve been using Inkscape for my cave maps for the past seven or eight years. I’ve only done a dozen or so maps, and hardly consider myself a power user. But I’m happy to share what I know with anyone else wanted to get started with digital drafting. And don’t worry if you don’t have any surveys

Re: [Texascavers] Has a date and location for the next TCR been selected yet.

2019-11-22 Thread Jim Kennedy
mp Sol Mayer in Menard County, only about 10 miles >> from Powells Cave! >> >> >> >> >> Diana >> >> >> >> >> ** >> Diana R. Tomchick >> Professor >> Departments

Re: [Texascavers] Has a date and location for the next TCR been selected yet.

2019-11-20 Thread Jim Kennedy
Yup, we announced it at the awards ceremony at this year’s TCR, and also on the TCR Facebook page. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Geary Schindel > wrote: > > Has a date for the 2020 Texas Cavers Reunion been selected yet. > > Thanks, > > Geary > >

Re: [Texascavers] Mexican Bat

2019-10-06 Thread Jim Kennedy
Lack of a tail makes me think Leptonycteris, a nectar-feeding bat. But gawd, what a horrible photo. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2019, at 6:38 PM, Mike Flannigan wrote: > > > Wondering if any of you can take a stab at > identifying what kind of bat this is: > > "Inside El

Re: [Texascavers] Donation

2019-10-04 Thread Jim Kennedy
Bring it to TCR! Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Charles Loving wrote: > > I keep wanting to donate art to the outfit but never can seem to be at the > proper place to do it. I carry the art around in my truck but am never where > there are any cavers who

[Texascavers] More TCR news

2019-10-03 Thread Jim Kennedy
A couple of reminders: 1. TCR starts a week from TODAY. 2. Bring cash or checks. No cell service means we won’t be able to process cards. 3. Bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils for the Big Feed on Saturday evening and the TCMA breakfast on Sunday. 4. No glass containers!!! This

[Texascavers] Cave News!

2019-10-01 Thread Jim Kennedy
Ladies and Gents, the Texas Cavers Reunion is almost upon us, 10-13 October. As for the past four years, we will once again be at Paradise Canyon Campground near Rio Medina, just west of San Antonio. They have a great web site with directions and a map if you need one. The price is the same

Re: [Texascavers] Sort of Houston related

2019-09-19 Thread Jim Kennedy
On Sep 19, 2019, at 5:29 PM, David wrote: > > > All the caving discussions are clearly on Facebook now. That’s because you killed CaveTex. Crash ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody want some old NSS News?

2019-09-01 Thread Jim Kennedy
The TSS will always take donations like that. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2019, at 11:40 AM, Roadrunner wrote: > > Cleaning up — I’ve got a banker's box full of issues of the NSS News from the > late 90’s to mid-2000’s. Free to a good home. > > They‘ll go in the recycling

Re: [Texascavers] National Cave and Karst Management Symposium

2019-08-30 Thread Jim Kennedy
10-4. Maybe doing the call for papers? Or something similar? Promotion? Registration? Do you think USFWS would want to sponsor (i.e. donate money)? Or set up a table during the conference? I don’t even know who there is working with karst critters any more. Thanks! Jim Mobile email

Re: [Texascavers] National Cave and Karst Management Symposium

2019-08-29 Thread Jim Kennedy
Deal! Our first volunteer! Thanks, Jerry! Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2019, at 8:07 PM, jerryat...@aol.com wrote: > > I won’t be able to attend the planning meeting but I can help with the > Proceedings assembly and editing. > > Jerry Atkinson

Re: [Texascavers] Bats in Spring Creek Cave, Kendall Co.

2019-08-03 Thread Jim Kennedy
They are indeed Cave Myotis, not free-tailed bats. They probably moved into one of the other area caves now that the pups are volant. Roost switching like that is not at all uncommon. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2019, at 5:38 PM, Bill Steele wrote: > > Two weeks ago I took

Re: [Texascavers] various NSS Convention stuff

2019-06-24 Thread Jim Kennedy
is alive and well, with Colin Strickland bringing the sign this > year, and Jim Kennedy last. The tent was there until late friday evening. >> On Jun 24, 2019, at 4:49 PM, Geary Schindel >> wrote: >> >> Thanks David, >> >> I whipped this out

Re: [Texascavers] NSS Convention

2019-06-16 Thread Jim Kennedy
NSS Convention on a Sunday before. I > am quite surprised at all the jovial activity. > > There are several Texas cavers here. Katherine Arens, Jim Kennedy, Galen > Falgout, Terry and Mercy Raines, and Bill Rupley and former Texas cavers, > Ernst Kastning, Mark Minton

Re: [Texascavers] Convention cave guidebook request

2019-06-16 Thread Jim Kennedy
I just bought Marthas’s guidebook for her. She owes me $23. And a beer! Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Logan wrote: > > Martha Meacham would like a Convention Guidebook to the caves. > If anyone can provide her with a copy she would really appreciate it. > >

Re: [Texascavers] Carta Valley on Amazon

2019-02-12 Thread Jim Kennedy
The Texas Speleological Survey will sell you one for $15. Mobile email from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2019, at 4:46 PM, Carl Kunath wrote: > > This just appeared on Amazon: > > > > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] CaveSim

2019-02-04 Thread Jim Kennedy
CaveSim is coming back to Austin for the Austin Cave Festival later this month, and Dave Jackson is looking for help with CaveSim programs at Austin schools. Dave has been doing school programs with CaveSim for almost 9 years, so the programs run really smoothly with enough helpers. If you

Re: [Texascavers] Caving Ingenuity Required!

2019-01-03 Thread Jim Kennedy
Leave the bracket and use it for your Stenlight. Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2019, at 3:33 PM, Mallory Mayeux wrote: > > Let's say someone had a bracket like this: > https://www.innermountainoutfitters.com/metal-flat-lamp-bracket/ > > and an old carbide light, and they wanted to

[Texascavers] Final TCR reminder

2018-10-17 Thread Jim Kennedy
Don’t forget that tomorrow is the start of the 41st annual Texas Cavers Reunion, this year held at Paradise Canyon Campground west of San Antonio. We’ve heard some concerns about the weather, and while it is true that it will be cooler and damper than the past few years, it’s nothing that we as

[Texascavers] Need help hauling trailer to TCR

2018-10-17 Thread Jim Kennedy
The Texas Speleological Survey and Texas Speleological Association is still looking for a volunteer to haul their enclosed cargo trailer from south Austin to TCR and back. This trailer contains about half of Vendors Row, the loudspeaker system, and various other items necessary for TCR if you

[Texascavers] TCR reminders

2018-10-10 Thread Jim Kennedy
The 2018 Texas Cavers Reunion starts in one week, at Paradise Canyon Campground west of San Antonio. If you haven’t been there before, you should Google it for directions. You can start arriving Thursday evening, but registration won’t be open until Friday. Please stop by registration as soon

Re: [Texascavers] Mud Wrestling at TCR

2018-09-17 Thread Jim Kennedy
TCR will reimburse the cost of the wrestling clay if someone turns in the receipt to me at TCR. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2018, at 12:45 PM, Galen Falgout wrote: > > As some of you may know, I am working in Colorado until just days before TCR. > I am in need of

[Texascavers] TCR in one month!

2018-09-16 Thread Jim Kennedy
For those of you living under a rock (and there are always a few, after all, we’re cavers!), the 41st Texas Cavers Reunion is almost upon us. Dates are 18-21 October. Location is once again the beautiful Paradise Canyon campground west of San Antonio (http://paradisecanyon.com/). Registration

[Texascavers] McNatt

2018-07-09 Thread Jim Kennedy
Logan just called me. His computer was stolen while he was in Belize. So he isn't online for a while. Call him if you need to reach him. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] New Lava Cave !!

2018-06-30 Thread Jim Kennedy
Now you need to survey it, draft the map, and publish it with a description of the cave in order to make sure your name sticks. Go. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2018, at 12:35 AM, David wrote: > > I just informed about a million people on the internet that I named my newly

Re: [Texascavers] Texas attendees to NSS Conv ?

2018-06-06 Thread Jim Kennedy
Aaaand, so begins the pool for what time Locklear will show up at the Convention, how long he will stay, and how many emails about what a bad decision it was. Any takers? Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2018, at 12:43 PM, David wrote: > > From David Locklear > > I have not been able

[Texascavers] UTGrotto

2018-05-29 Thread Jim Kennedy
It's not centrally located, and definitely not bikeable, but the University of Texas Speleological Society (aka UT Grotto) would be able to meet in the new Texas Speleological Center (aka Mixon's old house). Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 4:06 AM, Justin Shaw wrote: >

Re: [Texascavers] Keith Heiss? Hiess? The guy with the cave radio

2018-02-15 Thread Jim Kennedy
Keith Heuss. This is what I have for him: caverke...@yahoo.com (512) 964-6399 Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2018, at 7:39 PM, Ben Hutchins wrote: > > Anyone have contact info for Keith Heiss? Hiess? He used a cave radio in O-9 > Well years ago...

Re: [Texascavers] A mobile-camp-kitchen idea.

2017-12-29 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Google tells me that Loews is a Canadian hotel chain. And I already have a camp kitchen, so I'm not driving that far north and staying in that hotel just to get another one. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone Mobile email from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2017, at 1:46 PM, David via Texascavers >

Re: [Texascavers] Digging Question

2017-12-03 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Track hoe with a grapple (claw-type grabber attachment). Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2017, at 9:08 AM, John Brooks via Texascavers > wrote: > > I was wondering if anyone had experience or techniques for extracting bailing > wire plugs from a

[Texascavers] Survey class

2017-08-01 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
In case you didn't see it on the UT Grotto Facebook page, this week's survey class is being postponed until next week. Sorry, but I'm working out of state this week. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] looking for tips - caving in Missouri

2017-07-25 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Contact Jonathan Beard, and tell him Crash sent you. He's in the NSS Members Manual. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2017, at 9:21 AM, jaycc Jordan via Texascavers > wrote: > > > Hello cavers, > > I'm a member of the Greater Houston Grotto and I

Re: [Texascavers] WHERE IS VICO?

2017-07-22 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Right now, Vico is here at Stefan's going-away party. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2017, at 4:03 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > I am told that I need to be in touch with Vico > > -- > Charlie Loving >

Re: [Texascavers] AMCS Activities Newsletter

2017-07-09 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
James (and other interested cavers), Bill posted the direct link, but as always, this information and so much more (PDFs of out-of-print issues! Downloadable cave maps!) can be found on the AMCS website. To order, basically PayPal us the money and send your address and we will get it right

Re: [Texascavers] book review: Twelve Miles from Daylight

2017-06-21 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
They are available from the authors here at the NSS Convention for only $44.95. I bought mine on Mindy. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers > wrote: > > "Twelve Miles from Daylight: Fort Stanton Cave and

[Texascavers] TSA Convention talks

2017-03-02 Thread Jim Kennedy
We still have open slots available for presentations at the TSA Spring Convention. There is no theme this year, so we are looking for any talks about Texas caves or by Texas cavers. Please contact me off-list if you would like to present. Jim "Crash" Kennedy cavercr...@gmail.com Mobile email

Re: [Texascavers] meat for TCR

2017-02-21 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Axis, aoudad, and pig is all good. If the new cooks don't want it, I'll take it. Vico and I can butcher and freeze it, and enjoy it cooked in many delicious dishes. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Feb 21, 2017, at 7:19 AM, Charles Loving via Texascavers >

[Texascavers] 15th Laguna de Sanchez survey expedition

2017-01-31 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
After a long break, we will be returning to the Laguna de Sánchez area in Nuevo León over spring break (11-19 March) to continue surveying the numerous caves there (about 140 at last count). Vertical competence is useful but not totally necessary. Contact me offlist if interested. Details on

Re: [Texascavers] Mike Walsh contact?

2016-10-12 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
mikewaus...@austin.rr.com (512) 249-2283 Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2016, at 10:01 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers > wrote: > > I have received in inquiry from a caver in the eastern US about the Texas > caver who has a place in Aquismón,

Re: [Texascavers] [Caver Toyota For Sale]

2016-09-25 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
So who posted that, and how much do they want for it? Crash ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] Cave gate help needed

2016-08-12 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
to the whole time. Contact me offlist if interested. Jim Kennedy Mobile email from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http

Re: [Texascavers] email clients

2016-08-04 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
That's funny! Most of mine come from "Marvin Miller!" Crash Mobile email from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] CaveSim

2016-07-31 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Cavers, I was talking to Dave Jackson at the NSS Convention a couple of weeks ago, and he was wondering if we wanted CaveSim at TCR again this year. He would love to come again, but I think we had to raise about $1500 last year to cover his expenses. TCR Honcho Don Arburn said it was very

Re: [Texascavers] Road-trip ??

2016-07-15 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
David, I will personally pledge $25 if you realize this is a senseless, foolhardy adventure and just stay home. Jim Kennedy Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2016, at 9:43 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > David, > &g

Re: [Texascavers] Information

2016-06-29 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Daniel, Check your NSS Members Manual. It's one of the great, often-overlooked benefits of being a member. Jim Kennedy Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2016, at 11:56 AM, Caver via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > To all > I didn't thin

Re: [Texascavers] Inner Space Caverns

2016-06-23 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
It was actually "Laubach." Crash. Mobile email from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Sam Young via Texascavers > wrote: > > David Locklear Said: "Inner Space was Laughbach cave when I first went in. > You had to go down a vent pipe of some sort." > >

Re: [Texascavers] Locklear

2016-06-20 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Finally, something we can all relate to. Jim > In summary, I do not know what the heck I am talking about. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Zika

2016-05-24 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Damn, I wish people would remember to sign their emails. I would like to know who posted all this good information. Jim Kennedy Mobile email from my iPhone > > Just to provide a different perspective, only 1 in 5 even know have Zika > related illness when they are expos

Re: [Texascavers] Best padlocks for cave gates

2016-04-04 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Travis, Having been involved with dozens (maybe hundreds) of cave gates around the country, I recommend brass Best locks. And stay away from any rubberized locks, they aren't any better and usually cost more. Lubricate with powdered graphite only, no oil or WD40 or such. And change out the

Re: [Texascavers] school kids at TSA Spring Convention

2016-04-02 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Cool, thanks! Keep trying! Jim Mobile email from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2016, at 5:06 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > Crash > I talked to the schools and let them know. I don't know if there was any > excitement. These are really back water

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve workday

2016-03-22 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Posted for Ellie Falgout: We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) on Saturday, May 28th at 10am. The main purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and branches) and to continue the dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old

[Texascavers] Spring Convention registration now open!

2016-03-19 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
tons of credit for pulling this all together. Jim Kennedy TSA Vice-Chair and 2016 Convention coordinator Mobile email from my iPhone___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail

[Texascavers] Shiner donation

2016-03-18 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Looking for a volunteer to stop by Shiner on their way to Rocksprings on 22 April to pick up their donations. You know of which I am speaking. Contact me offlist if interested and able. Jim Kennedy TSA Vice Chair 512-663-2287 cavercr...@gmail.com p.s. I'm I'm Mexico until the 24th, but I have

Re: [Texascavers] [BexarGrotto] It is done- a Honey Creek update.

2016-03-08 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
I would love to see this written up in The TEXAS CAVER! Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2016, at 11:21 AM, A. Wertheim wrote: > > > > Original message > From: "A. Wertheim" > Date: 03/07/2016 10:40 PM

Re: [Texascavers] Spring TSA meeting

2015-12-08 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Folks, please belay any previous announcements about the TSA Spring Convention. They are premature. We do not yet have confirmation on the dates or the site yet. But if all goes as planned, it will be the dates and site mentioned. Believe me, after the first of the year you will be inundated

[Texascavers] Party next Saturday

2015-10-30 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
contributions welcome. Pray for good weather, although we'll put up a big white canopy just in case. Call if you need directions or more info. And no, we won't know the baby's sex until it arrives in mid-January. Jim Kennedy Yaz Avila 512-663-2287 Mobile email from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] historic posting

2015-10-14 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
If you are on Facebook, another good place is the Texas Speleological Survey page. You can even start your own photo album there. Jim Kennedy TSS office manager Mobile email from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2015, at 9:12 AM, Jerryatkin via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.c

Re: [Texascavers] Punkin Cave Photo

2015-09-07 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Dave Bunnell. Mobile email from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2015, at 7:09 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers > wrote: > > Anybody know who took that very nice but uncredited photo of Punkin Cave that > is in the September NSS News? -- Mixon >

Re: [Texascavers] Bat Research Associate Position Announcement

2015-09-03 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Sounds like it should pay twice what it does. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Sep 3, 2015, at 3:43 PM, via Texascavers > wrote: > > Sounds like a good job for crash > > Galen Falgout > >> On Sep 3, 2015, at 3:11 PM, Ellie Falgout via Texascavers >>

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

2015-08-28 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Me, please! At least some of it. I'm siding the garage. I can get it tomorrow. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone On 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

[Texascavers] PSA, houses available in south Austin caver neighborhood

2015-05-17 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
http://m.trulia.com/property/3202651414-403-Gate-Tree-Ln-Austin-TX-78745 http://m.trulia.com/property/3201825100-402-Heartwood-Dr-Austin-TX-78745 http://m.trulia.com/property/3201821345-5101-Creekline-Dr-Austin-TX-78745 And one for lease:

Re: [Texascavers] GHG Minutes from April 21, 2015

2015-04-23 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Thanks for the excellent minutes, Holly. But I am only the auctioneer, not MC. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone On Apr 23, 2015, at 1:31 PM, Holly Weinstock via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: The GHG Minutes from April 21, 2015 are attached. Holly Weinstock GHG

Re: [Texascavers] Charlie Loving

2015-04-12 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Which Ron? It always helps to sign your full name. CaveTex does not always tell you who sent the email. Jim Kennedy Mobile email from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Ron Ralph via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Please send contact information as my computer

Re: [Texascavers] off topic: Pi day

2015-03-14 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
We ate freshly-butchered pig. Mobile email from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2015, at 11:10 PM, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Guess I'm a nerd, we celebrated today by eating Pie :) On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Ezell's Cave gate finished!

2015-03-08 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
day, in the rain. Details to come later from Ron and/or Jim Kennedy, I'm sure. Congratulations are due to everyone involved! Logan McNatt lmcn...@austin.rr.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Bat Cave, Florida

2015-02-12 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
I have been to Alachua Bat Cave, and was also appalled by the disastrous management actions that Sleaze so eloquently described. In fact, I use this site in my lectures as an example of what not to do. But Mixon is a little mistaken, as the cave is now owned by a junior college, not the

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: High School Field Trip to Deep Cave

2015-02-10 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
The first step would be to clear it with the Preserve Manager. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2015, at 12:19 PM, texascavers via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Anyone able to help these folks out? Thanks, Mark A. Sent on a Virgin Mobile Samsung

Re: [Texascavers] [BexarGrotto] NSS Board of Governors Meeting on March 7 in San Antonio

2015-02-09 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Don't forget that March 8 is also the Ezells Cave gating project. NSS Directors are also invited to attend and assist. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone On Feb 9, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Geary Schindel gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org wrote: Folks, Here is the an outline of activities for the

[Texascavers] Punkin Survey

2015-02-02 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
There is a Punkin Cave survey trip planned for the last weekend in February (returning home March 1). Contact me offlist for details or to sign up. Jim Kennedy cavercr...@gmail.com Mobile email from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list | http

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver volume and issue numbers :

2015-02-01 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Amen, sister! Jim Mobile email from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Jerry via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Posted for Mimi Jasek: To All Current and Future Editors and Proofreaders of the Texas Caver: We really do have one of the finest caving magazines in

Re: [Texascavers] AMCS need filing cabinet

2015-01-21 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
I have them in my garage right now if you want to pick them up before the meeting tonight. Mobile email from my iPhone On Jan 21, 2015, at 11:11 AM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: The 5400 cataloged items in the Associations for Mexican Cave Studies paper

Re: [Texascavers] Alcalde Article

2015-01-19 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
That version is certainly better. But there is still that nonsense about the Underground Texas Grotto, which is a fictitious entity. Mobile email from my iPhone On Jan 19, 2015, at 3:33 PM, Heather Tucek via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Here's the editor's most recent

Re: [Texascavers] Precipicio

2014-11-11 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Nancy, No one said Bustamante is not available for cavers. And Precipicio was never part of our plan this year. Someday soon, though. Jim Mobile email from my iPhone On Nov 11, 2014, at 8:22 AM, Nancy Weaver via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: my favorite cave in

Re: [Texascavers] Climbing device museum

2014-11-08 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
The Texas Speleological Survey also has a modest museum of historic Texas and Mexico caving artifacts (artifacts from cavers, NOT from caves). Among our prizes are Michel Sifre's gear from his Beyond Time experiment in Midnight Cave. We always welcome more items from Texas caving history. Jim

[Texascavers] Free Firewood

2014-10-21 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Gill has a large quantity of seasoned split firewood available to any taker. It's generally short lengths, perfect for backyard firepits, chimineas, and saunas. Must pick up at Gill's. Contact him for details. This has been a public service announcement. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver issue

2014-10-09 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Not polite to ask him about his dental problems. Mobile email from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Jill How did the cave trip go. I saw your pictures on facebook but we need a short trip repot. Also, how is

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver issue

2014-10-09 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
fritz...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:26 PM, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Not polite to ask him about his dental problems. Mobile email from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] TCR

2014-10-07 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Charlie, OTR is where it has always been, in West Virginia. However TCR, the Texas Cavers Reunion, is this weekend, Thursday through Sunday. There have been numerous announcements on CaveTex and Facebook to let you know that this year it is at the Guadalupe River RV Park and Campground in

Re: [Texascavers] Bats, Trees and Turbines

2014-10-01 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Yes Stef. Really. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2014, at 3:21 AM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Hundreds and thousands? Really? -Stefan ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

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

2014-10-01 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Sheryl, It's not a simple problem with an easy solution. There has been a whole lot of research regarding bats and wind turbines. An excellent source of information is www.batsandwind.org Jim Kennedy, the bat guy cavercr...@gmail.com Mobile email from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2014, at 12:33 PM

[Texascavers] Ropes for TCR

2014-09-16 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
in order for me to ensure your rope will arrive on time. Thanks ! Jim Kennedy cavercr...@gmail.com 512-663-2287 Mobile email from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail

Re: [Texascavers] Mertens Ranch dig trip

2014-09-15 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Saturday is fine! I'll and details within a day or so. Mobile email from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Kurt L. Menking via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Jim, I’d like to come out on Saturday, but can’t make it Sunday. Kurt From: Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] TCR is almost here!!!

2014-09-10 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Super HEROES and super villains! Crash Mobile email from my iPhone The theme this year isSuper Villains so keep up with the event page for costume ideas. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

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