Re: [Texascavers] slides

2021-06-02 Thread Jon
Of course it is.Would the cavers settle for anything less?They played for so many years some folks got tired of their annual show.Go figure. Jon On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 04:03:14 PM CDT, Katherine Arens wrote: yup.even adjusted the lyric of one song to include Strickland’s hot

Re: [Texascavers] Tree Roots in Caves

2021-04-30 Thread Jon
Cool, thanksJon On Friday, April 30, 2021, 10:04:10 AM CDT, Mark Minton wrote: While thumbing through the April NSS News (conservation issue), I came across an article about tree roots in lava tubes in New Mexico. One of the references in that article caught my eye: “Ecosystem

[Texascavers] Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, March

2021-02-26 Thread Jon
I just received my copy of TPWD mag today.  There is a short one-page list of "notable" Texas caves with a short description of each written by Landry Allred.They are: Bracken, Sonora, Fern, Honey Creek, Sorcerer's, and Wonder Cave.  Interesting list.

[Texascavers] Used wet suits maybe

2021-02-13 Thread Jon
I saw an ad in the paper for used SCUBA gear.  The store is in Austin,  Tom's Dive and swim,  5909 Burnet Rd. AustinThey didn't have a phone number or web page listed,  and I didn't research it, so I don't know if they have  WET SUITS  but they might.  Sale is Feb 20, 9:30 - 5:00,.  50% - 70%

Re: [Texascavers] For those who know the Olenicks in Austin

2020-12-23 Thread Jon
Jocie, thank you for letting us know. Jon On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 05:32:05 PM CST, Jocelyn Hooper wrote: Walt Olenick called to let me know that he and Rae were in a bad car wreck in early December...HWY 71 near La Grange. Car totaled. Both survived, but spent considerable

[Texascavers] Bat article about Bamberger ranch

2020-11-04 Thread Jon
The November issue of Texas Coop Power magazine has a short article about the Bamberger ranch and bats. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] RE: Help protect the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone

2020-10-09 Thread Jon
Great video George, very graphic right to the point.Thanks for sending this out and thanks to everyone that has supported the SMGA vote. Jon On Friday, October 9, 2020, 10:46:06 AM CDT, George Veni wrote: #yiv3507073136 #yiv3507073136 -- _filtered {} _filtered {} _filtered

[Texascavers] Help protect the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone

2020-10-07 Thread Jon
In a geologic way this is cave related.  The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance promotes purchasing environmentally sensitive land around San Marcos to protect the land by making it parkland with a greenbelt trail system. This land is mostly aquifer recharge zone.  Please consider helping them get

[Texascavers] Change of e-ddress

2020-08-24 Thread Jon
What is the easiest way to change my Texascaver e-ddress? ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] Bat quarter

2020-08-03 Thread Jon
There has been some discussion on the Texas caver site about this coin.  DESCRIPTIONThe 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – National Park of American Samoa is the first of five sites to be honored in 2020 and the 51st overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. The

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Natural Landmark

2020-08-03 Thread Jon Cradit
, Archeological Conservation Center. I don’t know if your landowner is interested in investigating that direction but there is a lead. Take care, Jon [https://ucarecdn.com/cfe99bfa-9ee9-4330-862f-aee807af1b4c/-/resize/132x68/img.png]<http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/> Jon Cradit P.G., R.S. Geo

[Texascavers] Tee-shirt quilt makings

2020-07-27 Thread Jon
me know if you are interested or else you may soon see someone standing under an overpass holding a sign and wearing your favorite cave event shirt. Jon ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http

[Texascavers] A news story in the San Marcos Paper about "kissing bugs" Chagas disease

2020-07-23 Thread Jon
Experts warn of boom in 'kissing bugs,' Chagas disease | | | | | | | | | | | Experts warn of boom in 'kissing bugs,' Chagas disease Experts with the Texas Chagas Taskforce are warning about a recent population boom of “kissing bugs” and the thr... | | | JC

[Texascavers] Lava tube caves on Mars, NASA

2020-05-12 Thread Jon
An interesting story about developing lava tube caves for living on Mars.These lava tubes could be the safest place for explorers to live on Mars | | | | | | | | | | | These lava tubes could be the safest place for explorers to live on Mars The Martian surface is a radiation hot

Re: [Texascavers] James Jasek Sunday doctor update

2020-05-11 Thread Jon Cradit
Mimi, I'm sure this is a worrisome time for y'all but may good and positive thoughts be with both you and James from everyone. Jon Cradit -Original Message- From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Mimi Jasek Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 3:09 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject

[Texascavers] NASA / DARPA testing Autonomously navigated underground mapping bots

2020-02-28 Thread Jon Cradit

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] On TV tonight - Mexico Caves

2020-02-07 Thread Jon Cradit
Mark, Did he ever say how much unexplored passage there was? I did see they were caving topless, with no helmets. JC [https://ucarecdn.com/cfe99bfa-9ee9-4330-862f-aee807af1b4c/-/resize/132x68/img.png]<http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/> Jon Cradit P.G., R.S. Geologist – Aquifer Prot

Re: [Texascavers] John Michael Hennessy

2020-01-13 Thread Jon Cradit
John. Thanks for letting us know. Jon Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: Texascavers on behalf of JOHN CHELF Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2020 9:47:58 PM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] John Michael Hennessy Sad news to pass along. John M

Re: [Texascavers] UTG Meeting 11.20.19 7:30pm

2019-11-19 Thread Jon Cradit
Hummm, Mike Harris, someone does need you. JC From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Logan Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 1:20 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] UTG Meeting 11.20.19 7:30pm Will someone please bring a mike? It can be very difficult to hear a lot of

Re: [Texascavers] My Lake

2019-11-05 Thread Jon Cradit
if there is a hydraulic connection. Jon C. From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Charles Loving Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 7:47 PM To: Gill Ediger ; Crash Kennedy ; Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] My Lake The lake at my place is leaking like a sive and loosing water. It has gone from 6 acres to about 2

[Texascavers] FW: Nananana Nananana BatWeek!

2019-10-29 Thread Jon Cradit
Often misunderstood, bats are crucial to our planet. [DOI Header - Dark Green] Bats are often misunderstood, but these heroes of the night are crucial to our planet. They provide essential pest control, pollinate our plants, and disperse seeds for new plants and trees. Every year at the end

[Texascavers] Fw: Early Voting Starts Today on State Parks Funding (Prop 5)

2019-10-21 Thread Jon
If you cave or camp at a Texas state park, this is cave related. JC | If passed, funds from the existing Sporting Goods Sales Tax will be constitutionally dedicated to the needs of parks and historic sites. |   | | | View as a Webpage | | | | | | | | | Prop 5 will

Re: [Texascavers] Article on Blowing Sink in Today's Austin American Statesman

2019-10-21 Thread Jon Cradit
It sounds like a letter to the editor is due. Otherwise they will never know these issues. Jon -Original Message- From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Jules Jenkins Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 8:24 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Article on Blowing Sink

[Texascavers] interesting how information about caves gets out

2019-09-19 Thread Jon Cradit
And what it must look like to the non-caving general public. https://www.science101.com/the-majesty-of-caves-and-their-breathtaking-ecosystems/39/ Jon ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http

[Texascavers] Europe Wants Ideas for Cave-Spelunking Moon Robots.

2019-09-16 Thread Jon Cradit
FYI https://www.space.com/europe-moon-cave-exploration-ideas.html?utm_source=sdc-newsletter_medium=email_campaign=20190916-sdc Jon Cradit ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail

Re: [Texascavers] a toast to two beloved cavers

2019-08-30 Thread Jon Cradit
David, Thanks for that reminder of those we’ve lost. That list is growing too fast. Jon From: Texascavers On Behalf Of David Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 2:50 AM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] a toast to two beloved cavers This month marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Carl

Re: [Texascavers] Ernie

2019-08-19 Thread Jon Cradit
It's getting to look like a Memory Garden at the Texas Caving Center may be worth considering for the spreading and comingling of cavers past. Jon Cradit From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Nancy Weaver Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 2:14 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Rancho del Elusive Pit

2019-07-11 Thread Jon Cradit
. Then there was that cow. Jon Cradit From: Texascavers On Behalf Of David Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 10:48 AM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] Rancho del Elusive Pit The gate to the ranch is about here and was the only gate in the area around 1995. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JhahJ7GmyLhWBCVW8 Gate

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Special Presentation at Carlsbad Caverns today!

2019-06-10 Thread Jon Cradit
Thank you George. Jon Cradit P.G., R.S. Geologist – Aquifer Protection   -Original Message- From: Texascavers On Behalf Of George Veni Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 11:00 PM To: New Mexico Cavers ; Texas Cavers Subject: Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Special Presentation

Re: [Texascavers] Bill Mixon photo 2013

2019-05-09 Thread Jon Cradit
Great photo of Bill, thanks for posting. He also served his time as a NSS director for several years. No headaches there. From: Texascavers On Behalf Of William R. Elliott Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 11:36 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Bill Mixon photo 2013 See

Re: [Texascavers] William

2019-03-26 Thread Jon Cradit
I remember mapping a particular long crawl in the back of Inner Space which lead us to a most beautifully decorated room. Maybe the Russell Crawl? JC From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Katherine Arens Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 4:18 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers]

Re: [Texascavers] morning William update

2019-03-15 Thread Jon Cradit
We all knew that he’s one tough caver! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 15, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Katherine Arens mailto:ar...@austin.utexas.edu>> wrote: Way more conscious. Very tired. Breathing solid. They’ll probably keep the feeding tube in till monday — they will need to xray for his swallow

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: Precipicio

2019-03-04 Thread Jon Cradit
My thanks to everyone who was involved in organizing those cleanup trips. It was a great opportunity to take the whole family down there and do something helpful for the cave and the town, and my boys had a great time too. From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Charles Loving Sent: Saturday, March 2,

Re: [Texascavers] Carta Valley on Amazon

2019-02-13 Thread Jon Cradit
I thought maybe Carl was selling some copies to build up his retirement fund. From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Logan Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 8:41 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Carta Valley on Amazon Good for you Karen, I just read your review. It's sold

Re: [Texascavers] FW: Join Us for Wonder Cave; The History & Exploration by Kelly Smallwood

2019-01-14 Thread Jon Cradit
Or is it the northeast extension of a passage you skipped over? From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Charles Loving Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:02 AM To: Cavers Texas Subject: Re: [Texascavers] FW: Join Us for Wonder Cave; The History & Exploration by Kelly Smallwood Different Wonder Cave

Re: [Texascavers] advertisement seeking caves to survey

2018-11-22 Thread Jon Cradit
Wouldn’t it be under your land? Looks good to me. I’ve thought something like that posted in the electric coop magazine may get some bites. Good luck. Jon Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2018, at 11:37 AM, Ben Hutchins wrote: > > Alright Texas cavers, I'm planning an experime

Re: [Texascavers] TCR Registration history

2018-09-14 Thread Jon Cradit
Space, Lost In: [Image result for lost in space robot] Okay Don, time to go looking in the back of the barn for some odd parts. From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Denise P Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 8:28 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] TCR Registration history

Re: [Texascavers] trapped in flooded cave complex in Thailand

2018-06-26 Thread Jon Cradit
David, It was on NPR Morning Edition Tuesday From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 5:18 PM To: CaveTex Subject: Re: [Texascavers] trapped in flooded cave complex in Thailand Some savvy caver should contact ABC, NBC, CBS

Re: [Texascavers] The Illusive Pit

2018-05-17 Thread Jon Cradit
Sometime in the late 70s John Chelf took a large group of us from SWTG down there. We were packed in the back of his pickup. We drove up the bare rock mountain side as far as we could as it got steeper and steeper then we chocked the wheels and set the brake. We rigged two ropes, not side by

Re: [Texascavers] Sierra Madre Road-trip ?

2017-12-21 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
On the drive in to work this morning I was listening to NPR and the interview with David Sedaris and Ira Glass about the 25 Years Of 'Santaland Diaries'. Then I got to the computer and read Davids tail of life and I thought, Texas Cavers have their own David (Sedaris) Locklear. You’re missing

[Texascavers] NASA - Robot Spelunkers Go for a Dip

2017-09-28 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
A new way to be an arm-chair caver? https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=6954_source=iContact_medium=email_campaign=NASAJPL_content=daily20170927-2 Cave On Garth ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Hydro Geo Workshop September 15-17 at Cave Without a Name

2017-09-05 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
So we are on our own for dinner on Sat night? What about the free beer? From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Geary Schindel via Texascavers Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:16 PM To: 'texascavers@texascavers.com' Cc: Geary

[Texascavers] FW: flood victims

2017-08-30 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
Subject: flood victims https://www.facebook.com/kenton.alan/videos/pcb.10213857644980427/10213857641020328/?type=3 ... of a different variety ... ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Houston question

2017-08-30 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
David sent me a photo this morning. He is high and dry in a nice neighborhood where you can see green grass, not mud. Jon From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Linda Palit via Texascavers Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 3:23 PM To: texascavers

[Texascavers] The 'underground astronaut' in search of ancient bones - New chapter of an old story

2017-08-30 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
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Re: [Texascavers] Houston question

2017-08-29 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
He has been uncharacteristically quite. I hope it's only due to no internet connections. Jon -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Jacqueline Thomas via Texascavers Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 7:15 AM To: Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Big Bend in danger. Watch and weep

2017-04-24 Thread Jon
Is it true that the same guy that owns Energy Transfer is being voted on this week to be a Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner?  Charged with protection and conservation of our state resources. From: Charles Loving To: Terry Plemons ; Thorne

Re: [Texascavers] speleo-psuedo-issues

2017-03-15 Thread Jon
David,If you only had a contact with someone that could do illustrations this could be really good. From: David To: texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 3:28 PM Subject: [Texascavers] speleo-psuedo-issues or is it psuedo-speleo-issues

Re: [Texascavers] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

2017-02-07 Thread Jon via Texascavers
THATS GREAT. Thanks for the early notice. On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 3:43 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers wrote: Paradise Canyon October 12-15, 2017 --Texas Caver ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] Bats can fly horizontally at 100mph

2016-11-10 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
At that speed wouldn’t they also be the fastest moving mammal too. [http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/signature/images/eaa_20-years_logo.jpg.gif] [http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/signature/images/EAA-Signature_02.gif] [http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/signature/images/EAA-Signature_03.gif] Jon

Re: [Texascavers] Laptop question for cave mapping

2016-10-27 Thread Jon via Texascavers
Diana,You may consider getting one with a powerful word processor so after the cave map is drafted the trip report can be written in conjunction with it.   Then you can take the map and trip report and jump right into editing the rest of the Texas Caver articles for the next months issue.   What

Re: [Texascavers] TCR cooks wrap-up (sort of...)

2016-10-19 Thread Jon via Texascavers
to shoot for.    Jon Cradit From: Stefan Creaser via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> To: "texascavers@texascavers.com" <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 12:31 AM Subject: [Texascavers] TCR cooks wrap-up (sort of...) T

Re: [Texascavers] Money

2016-08-19 Thread Jon via Texascavers
Well Charlie I'm sure you could send it in an eenvelope if that works better.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 3:27 pm, Charles Loving via Texascavers wrote: Why are cagers sending Bockbeer money on line? -- Charlie

Re: [Texascavers] caver music related

2016-06-27 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
That’s good to know. Thanks for the clarification and straightening us busybodies out. Jon From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Charles Loving via Texascavers Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 11:32 AM To: Cavers Texas <texascavers@texascavers.com> Subje

Re: [Texascavers] caver music related

2016-06-27 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
I agree with Viv. Opinions can be expressed without us losing civility to each other. I feel that the internet has allowed us an avenue for some to be rude to another instead of calm an guiding. Jon Cradit From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of via

Re: [Texascavers] Bittinger-Morris video

2016-05-11 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
Once again those caving skills come in handy. You just never know. -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Weaver via Texascavers Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:52 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re:

[Texascavers] The New Braunfels convention dinner speaker, Col Kittinger, is on PBS tonight

2016-03-01 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
On PBS tonight , AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Space Men Chapter 1 http://www.pbs.org/video/2365659688/ Kittinger was the dinner speaker at the New Braunfels convention. The show is about the high-altitude balloon tests that would later lead to Kittinger's record-setting leap from over 102,800 feet

Re: [Texascavers] new member discount at NSS

2016-02-29 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
Well Don, that may depend. How long do you plan on being parked there? -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Don Arburn via Texascavers Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 2:18 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

2015-12-11 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
Ahhh, but it didn’t say it’s in Texas. “…interesting domestic project.” From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Nico Escamilla via Texascavers Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 11:40 AM To: Texascavers Mailing List Subject: Re:

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

2015-12-11 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
nquiry It sure does.. Details provided on a “Need to Know” basis with proper clearances. All I can tell you is it’s big and it’s here in Texas. Geary El dic 11, 2015 1:53 PM, "Jon Cradit via Texascavers" <texascavers@texascavers.com<mailto:texascavers@texascavers.com>> escri

Re: [Texascavers] Press release re: Caverns of Sonora

2015-10-02 Thread Jon via Texascavers
I'm glad to know the courts are serious about protecting the caves. Thanks for send this out jacque. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"J. LaRue Thomas via Texascavers" Date:Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 11:30 am Subject:[Texascavers] Press release re: Caverns of Sonora

Re: [Texascavers] [SuperSpeleOlympics]

2015-08-31 Thread Jon via Texascavers
Dear Ringleader,aaa.., that is Ringmaster,One option could be each participant gets points for each event:the traditional speleolympics, points for CaveSim, points for re-balay course.  They can do any or all.  If they do all they go into the Super event group. On Monday, August 31,

Re: [Texascavers] DONNERS

2015-08-11 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
So you drew a blank? Jon Jon Cradit, R.S., P.G. Geologist Aquifer Protection Program (210) 222-2204, ext. 323 800-292-1047 jcra...@edwardsaquifer.org [Visit the Edwards Aquifer Authority Website]http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/ [http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/eaa-signature/images/2.6.13

[Texascavers] US deserts wet until 8, 200 years ago | ... after analyzing stalagmites from a cave ...

2015-08-05 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
The research team identified the climatic turning point after analyzing stalagmites from a cave in Great Basin National Park in Nevada.

[Texascavers] WIPEOUTRUN | Austin

2015-07-08 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
The big-time speleolympics http://wipeoutrun.com/austin/ In Austin ! ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] [CaveSim at TCR!]

2015-06-10 Thread Jon via Texascavers
That would be great to have. It sure was fun last visit it made to TCR. On Wed, 6/10/15, Don Arburn via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Subject: [Texascavers] [CaveSim at TCR!] To: TSA Cavers List texascavers@texascavers.com Date:

Re: [Texascavers] ICS Bowling Green

2015-05-11 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
Alex, I have a few. Could you supply a direct e-ddress. Jon -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Alex Sproul via Texascavers Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 7:06 PM To: via Texascavers; varl...@listserv.vt.edu Subject

Re: [Texascavers] Ezell's cave gating in the news:

2015-03-09 Thread Jon via Texascavers
 into the cave.  The gate was constructed and installed as designed by bat experts at the time. In the last few years several small (maybe tricolor) bats have been seen and reported in the cave in the winter.   Respectfully submitted,Jon Cradit On Monday, March 9, 2015 9:39 AM, Kimberly Hartzog via

Re: [Texascavers] Used gear/garage sale Sunday at REI

2015-01-05 Thread Jon via Texascavers
body weight in any way but it will be given a good home. Jon, cavefa...@yahoo.com On Saturday, January 3, 2015 8:48 PM, Jay Jorden via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: FYI, used gear bargains and unadvertised deals will be available at garage sales tomorrow/Sunday

Re: [Texascavers] locklear

2014-12-20 Thread Jon via Texascavers
Julie this seems like an 0verly harsh reply. It seems civility is being lostSent from my Samsung Mobile Julie Jenkins via Texascavers wrote: I gotta say this- lockear, most of the time u don't know what the hell yur talking about!!All u posts r crap U sir know

Re: [Texascavers] TCR Registration Prices

2014-09-12 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
Maybe an old timer is someone that attended the first TOTR or at least had the choice to attend? From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bentley via Texascavers Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 11:50 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Texascavers] TCR Registration Prices

2014-09-12 Thread Jon via Texascavers
was in the bar with Hondo and Strickland. On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 12:52 PM, Jon Cradit via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Maybe an old timer is someone that attended the first TOTR or at least had the choice to attend? From:Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun

Re: [Texascavers] 1978Luckenbach

2014-08-29 Thread Jon via Texascavers
I was there and so was Jack Ralph. Also John Etherage and his pit bull who chewed through the 12/3 romex that John was using to tie him to one place. RIP. On Fri, 8/29/14, Bob West via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Subject:

Re: [Texascavers] Sort of Brehmer Cave related

2014-08-20 Thread Jon via Texascavers
Yes,my son and I went into the cave a few years ago with her.Sent from my Samsung Mobile David via Texascavers wrote: Some of you Old-Timers, should remember Mrs Melitta Stahl, who used to let cavers visit her caves, northwest of New Braunfels. Her great-grandson,

Re: [Texascavers] a NASA video clip

2014-08-15 Thread Jon via Texascavers
Cool Processes simply explained On Friday, August 15, 2014 1:23 AM, David via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQLWIuaNg68 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com/

RE: [Texascavers] Mailing List update and bounce information

2014-07-31 Thread Jon Cradit
Charles, I think the work you do and amount of volunteer time you donate is great. I have no issue with these technical glitches that the computers feel they need to throw out at us humans from time to time. Many thanks for fighting them off, JC From: Texascavers

[Texascavers] A link to a movie about the San Marcos River and the Edwards Aquifer - OK, not directly cave related

2014-03-03 Thread Jon Cradit
idea together approached several organizations. The San Marcos River Foundation became one of the big supporter of the film. Jon - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr

[Texascavers] Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard | CPSC.gov

2014-02-21 Thread Jon Cradit
FYI. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Sterling-Rope-Company-Recalls-Sewn-Cords/ ... - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail:

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Memorial Museum demise

2014-01-18 Thread Jon
Just the other day I was reading that UT was pushing to stay, or take the lead, as the primer science university, as it pertains to Mc Donald Observatory anyway.  I guess the other sciences don't bring in the money.  Kind of like the football coach who's base pay is $5 mil and he gets hundreds

RE: [Texascavers] Sitting Bull Falls Cave

2014-01-08 Thread Jon Cradit
There are also some great photos of a frozen Gorman Falls from a few years ago hiding in the internet. -Original Message- From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 11:58 PM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] Sitting Bull Falls Cave Seeing all the

RE: [Texascavers] Longhorn Caverns SP Project Rides Off Into The Sunset

2014-01-03 Thread Jon Cradit
Mark, I would like to thank you for all you have done for the last several years. Being the coordinator between the TPWD, the concessionaire, and the cavers and scout groups. You have done a bang-up job. Let me raise a Blind Salamander beer in toast to you. Jon Cradit From: Mark Alman

RE: [Texascavers] Could you survive after falling 45 feet?

2013-12-06 Thread Jon Cradit
When I took a wilderness emergency medical class the doctor said what kills most people that take a fall is the sudden stop. No joke. He said it causes the internal organs, which are fluid filled, to rupture similar to water balloons hitting a wall. Oh yeah, there are broken bones but it's

Re: [Texascavers] Endangered Species Habitat Protected

2013-10-26 Thread Jon
Yeah, I think they are also into saving our environment and habitat for our kids and their kids.Sent from my Samsung Mobile Jimmy James wrote: This article originated from the Center for Biological Diversity. From what I understand, all that group does is file lawsuits.

RE: [Texascavers] Caves of Missouri

2013-09-23 Thread Jon Cradit
WE? You got another mouse in your pocket there wild-man? I wonder if your last dam companions would want to be part of that we. From: bgillegi...@gmail.com [mailto:bgillegi...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Gill Edigar Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:43 PM To: Mixon Bill Cc: Cavers Texas

Re: [Texascavers] News report on threat to Bracken Bat Cave

2013-05-22 Thread Jon
They re not living IN the high rises.  They are living under the bridge.  Under the bridge living is done all over (under) the major cities. It's a whole different level of living. From: Phil Winkler pw...@dca.net To: Bill Bentley ca...@caver.net;

Re: [Texascavers] News report on threat to Bracken Bat Cave

2013-05-22 Thread Jon
They re not living IN the high rises.  They are living under the bridge.  Under the bridge living is done all over (under) the major cities. It's a whole different level of living. From: Phil Winkler pw...@dca.net To: Bill Bentley ca...@caver.net;

Re: [Texascavers] News report on threat to Bracken Bat Cave

2013-05-22 Thread Jon
They re not living IN the high rises.  They are living under the bridge.  Under the bridge living is done all over (under) the major cities. It's a whole different level of living. From: Phil Winkler pw...@dca.net To: Bill Bentley ca...@caver.net;

Re: [PBSS] Feb Meeting of PBSS

2013-02-12 Thread Jon Hancock
I'm in. Need to pay my dues though. And lose some weight so I can make tight squeezes again. Jon Hancock Stallion Oilfield Services Corporate Sales Marketing Cell-(432)-202-0163 Office-(432)-687-4455 email-jhanc...@sofs.ccmailto:email-jhanc...@sofs.cc On Feb 12, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Kerry Lowery

Re: [PBSS] Feb 22

2013-02-12 Thread Jon Hancock
I also have a blowing cave in Eldarodo TX we need to check out. Medium size opening, verticle, blowing pretty good. Jon Hancock Stallion Oilfield Services Corporate Sales Marketing Cell-(432)-202-0163 Office-(432)-687-4455 email-jhanc...@sofs.ccmailto:email-jhanc...@sofs.cc On Feb 12, 2013

Re: [PBSS] Feb Meeting of PBSS

2013-02-12 Thread Jon Hancock
I'm in. Need to pay my dues though. And lose some weight so I can make tight squeezes again. Jon Hancock Stallion Oilfield Services Corporate Sales Marketing Cell-(432)-202-0163 Office-(432)-687-4455 email-jhanc...@sofs.ccmailto:email-jhanc...@sofs.cc On Feb 12, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Kerry Lowery

Re: [PBSS] Feb 22

2013-02-12 Thread Jon Hancock
I also have a blowing cave in Eldarodo TX we need to check out. Medium size opening, verticle, blowing pretty good. Jon Hancock Stallion Oilfield Services Corporate Sales Marketing Cell-(432)-202-0163 Office-(432)-687-4455 email-jhanc...@sofs.ccmailto:email-jhanc...@sofs.cc On Feb 12, 2013

Re: [PBSS] Feb Meeting of PBSS

2013-02-12 Thread Jon Hancock
I'm in. Need to pay my dues though. And lose some weight so I can make tight squeezes again. Jon Hancock Stallion Oilfield Services Corporate Sales Marketing Cell-(432)-202-0163 Office-(432)-687-4455 email-jhanc...@sofs.ccmailto:email-jhanc...@sofs.cc On Feb 12, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Kerry Lowery

Re: [PBSS] Feb 22

2013-02-12 Thread Jon Hancock
I also have a blowing cave in Eldarodo TX we need to check out. Medium size opening, verticle, blowing pretty good. Jon Hancock Stallion Oilfield Services Corporate Sales Marketing Cell-(432)-202-0163 Office-(432)-687-4455 email-jhanc...@sofs.ccmailto:email-jhanc...@sofs.cc On Feb 12, 2013

RE: [Texascavers] Gravity-powered LEDs.

2013-01-17 Thread Jon Cradit
When I worked as a grip we had zip-cord, different than zip-line. You would have to spool it off as you rappelled. But boy what a mess. It would be like cleaning up phone line in a cave from the 60's. Hummm, never mind. Jon -Original Message- From: mark.al...@l-3com.com

RE: [Texascavers] Gravity-powered LEDs.

2013-01-17 Thread Jon Cradit
When I worked as a grip we had zip-cord, different than zip-line. You would have to spool it off as you rappelled. But boy what a mess. It would be like cleaning up phone line in a cave from the 60's. Hummm, never mind. Jon -Original Message- From: mark.al...@l-3com.com

RE: [Texascavers] Gravity-powered LEDs.

2013-01-17 Thread Jon Cradit
When I worked as a grip we had zip-cord, different than zip-line. You would have to spool it off as you rappelled. But boy what a mess. It would be like cleaning up phone line in a cave from the 60's. Hummm, never mind. Jon -Original Message- From: mark.al...@l-3com.com

[Texascavers] Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training

2012-09-04 Thread Jon
  Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training by SPACE.com Staff Date: 04 September 2012 Time: 07:00 AM ET   An international team of astronauts will go underground this week, using a Mediterranean cave system to help them prepare for life hundreds of miles above Earth's

[Texascavers] Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training

2012-09-04 Thread Jon
  Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training by SPACE.com Staff Date: 04 September 2012 Time: 07:00 AM ET   An international team of astronauts will go underground this week, using a Mediterranean cave system to help them prepare for life hundreds of miles above Earth's

[Texascavers] Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training

2012-09-04 Thread Jon
  Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training by SPACE.com Staff Date: 04 September 2012 Time: 07:00 AM ET   An international team of astronauts will go underground this week, using a Mediterranean cave system to help them prepare for life hundreds of miles above Earth's

RE: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

2012-08-24 Thread Jon Cradit
me years to be able to look directly in front of me while I was climbing a rope. I still catch myself looking to the side. Jon Cradit From: Carl Kunath [mailto:carl.kun...@suddenlink.net] Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:37 AM To: TexasCavers Subject: [Texascavers] More about carbide caving

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