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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Re: [Texascavers] meat for TCR

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

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?

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]

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

Cavers, I'm looking for someone to help with three cave gates in northern Hays County, starting this Wednesday. I have one paid position for all three gates (up to five days, but should take less), and opportunities for volunteers Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday if you can't commit to the

Re: [Texascavers] email clients

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

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 ??

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 > wrote: > > David, > > I’m willing to pledge

Re: [Texascavers] Information

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 > wrote: > > To all > I didn't think of it before I came

Re: [Texascavers] Inner Space Caverns

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

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

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 exposed. It's not

Re: [Texascavers] Best padlocks for cave gates

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

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

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!

The 2016 TSA Spring Convention website is now live, and you can register now for price cheaper than the past two years. If you procrastinate and register on site, it will be substantially more. Go to http://convention.cavetexas.org/ now, don't delay! Webmaster Quast and Treasurer Peña deserve

[Texascavers] Shiner donation

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.

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

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

Sure, we all know by now that the Austin caver Hallowen party is at Drew Thompson's house tomorrow evening. But don't forget that the all-cavers-invited Batty Baby Shower is at our house the following Saturday, starting around 2 in the afternoon. Potluck. We'll likely have a keg, but other

Re: [Texascavers] historic posting

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 > wrote: > >

Re: [Texascavers] Punkin Cave Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Actually, after a 12 1/2 hour day, we didn't totally finish. We are heading back next Sunday for a few hours to complete the job. Great crew today. Everybody busted ass. But we had some delays from weather and some equipment issues, so we didn't make our deadline. Jim Mobile email from my

Re: [Texascavers] Bat Cave, Florida

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

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

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

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 |

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G'afternoon, cavers! Highline ropes will once again be at TCR, as promised. I'm currently taking orders for 11mm, 10mm, and 9mm ropes up to 1200 feet in length. Payment will be due upon pickup at TCR. 10 and 11 are 50 cents per foot and 9 is 40 cents. Contact me offlist in the next week or so

Re: [Texascavers] Mertens Ranch dig trip

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!!!

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:

Re: [Texascavers] Border militia confronts bat researchers

Yes. - Crash Mobile email from my iPhone On Sep 4, 2014, at 2:32 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Frank Binney via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Anybody know anyone involved in this? Border

Re: [Texascavers] [anonimity]

PLEASE sign your posts! Crash ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] bat bridges

The whole idea of making highways compatible with wildlife is pretty new. The Europeans and Canadians are way ahead of in those areas. I have seen a couple of presentations indicating really high success rates when done right. Of course, there is a monetary cost to protecting wildlife. Doing

Re: [Texascavers] GPS recommendation?

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