Re: [Texascavers] Cascade Sink trip report

2022-07-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Interesting. On my three trips through there I have not noticed any airflow and have not thought the water was cold. Further back in the cave, after you encounter an in-feeder, it seems colder. We haven’t seen any larger fish – or any fish at all – in the main passage. Lots of large tadpoles,

Re: [Texascavers] Cascade Sink trip report

2022-07-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Thanks, Andy! We have seen salamanders in the cave. I didn’t hear anyone mention seeing any on Saturday. Adam Daw was with us so I’m sure he was looking. Marvin From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Andy Gluesenkamp Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Suunto repair

2022-01-30 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Swaygo makes the Site Lite Shield, available from IMO. https://innermountainoutfitters.com/collections/survey-2/products/shield From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of John Lyles Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2022 2:21 PM To: George Veni Cc: Texas

Re: [Texascavers] Hill Country SNA Karst Project

2021-11-09 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Roman, We will eventually get to doing transects but right now we are focusing on fully investigating every feature and cave already known about. While doing that we have discovered some new caves and sinks. We have a number of digs going on and some caves to survey. You can certainly join us

[Texascavers] camping at Government Canyon

2021-04-30 Thread Marvin and Lisa
If anyone is planning on camping at Government Canyon this weekend for the karst project, be advised that one of the camp sites is being reserved for a photo shoot. Please do not set up at the flagged site. Thanks, Marvin ___ Texascavers mailing

Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2020-10-07 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Jerry, I received the check. Thank you very much. I would like to take care of the HCSNA data. That reminds me that I need to prepare a WallsMap update. Thanks, Marvin From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Sent: Wednesday, October

Re: [Texascavers] Micro-blasting

2020-04-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I use fast burning black powder. 3 mil nichrome wire for the igniter. It is readily available on the internet. My follow-on question is what do people use to fill the hole? I am currently using plumbers putty. Is it necessary to completely plug the hole to the surface? Marvin Miller

Re: [Texascavers] ABC 20/20 Special on Thailand Cave Rescue

2018-07-09 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Can anyone speak to the extreme measures being taken by the Thai medical team to keep the boys in quarantine? Is that really necessary? Are they afraid the boys might have contracted something in the cave or are they afraid that their immune systems might be weakened and they are protecting

[Texascavers] GUAD Grotto

2018-07-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Is anyone on this list a member of the GUAD Grotto? I did not realize there was an official GUAD Grotto in Texas until I saw this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddPxh76FE0U Marvin Miller Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] UT Grotto Room Search

2018-05-31 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I think the 80/20 rule applies to organizations and size of meeting rooms with regard to growing the organization. The meeting room should be at least 20% larger than what you typically need. Something weird about the psychology of a visitor seeing only a few empty spots in the room. They are

[Texascavers] Terry Cavanaugh and the Alpine Express

2018-04-29 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Yesterday Bexar Grotto members helped man a TSS booth and a Bexar Grotto booth at the Cascade Caverns Cave Fest. The turnout was not huge but it was fun talking to people about caves throughout the day. The band that played at the event was Terry Cavanaugh and the Alpine Express. German polka not

Re: [Texascavers] 2018 NSS Convention

2018-03-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
So this is the official start of the annual David Locklear Last Minute Road Trip to the NSS Convention Drama. I’ll take bets right now that you are going to go and that you will drive there. I’m looking forward to the next installment. Marvin From: Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] 2108 TSA Convention Photos and Maps!

2018-03-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] 2108 TSA Convention Photos and Maps! HI Marvin, i'd be happy to help judge this year. Jill On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 9:00 PM, Marvin and Lisa <mlmil...@gvtc.com <mailto:mlmil...@gvtc.com> > wrote: Cavers, I will be organizing the photo an

[Texascavers] 2108 TSA Convention Photos and Maps!

2018-02-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cavers, I will be organizing the photo and map salons at this year's convention, coming up on the 24th of March. The entries will be judged and awards will be distributed. So print the best of your photos and finish getting your maps drafted. Links to entry rules and judging criteria can be

[Texascavers] Thanks!

2018-02-09 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The TSS thanks the generous members of the Permian Basin Speleological Society for their donation of $500 toward the purchase and renovation of the Texas Speleology Center. Your gift is greatly appreciated! Marvin Miller TSS Treasurer ___

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project dates have changed

2018-02-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cavers, Please note that the March and May dates of the Government Canyon Karst Project have been changed. The new dates are March 10 and 11 & May 12. The full calendar is available on the TSA calendar page: https://www.cavetexas.org/calendar/index.php. Marvin Miller

Re: [Texascavers] Just reminiscing

2017-10-15 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
David, It was good to see you at TCR and I enjoyed reading your perspective on the event. I agree with your endorsement of the young guitarist/keyboard player. Good work, Dillon, and the rest of the band. Marvin Miller From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2017-09-11 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Cavers, The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on October 7 & 8. Complete schedule and details are on the TSA website: https://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html . Reply to me with any questions or if you are coming from out of town and need to camp. Marvin

[Texascavers] A question about the rights of cavers

2017-07-21 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
We have probably all been in this situation: A landowner invites you explore a cave on his land. You do a few trips with your caving buds. You survey the cave. After surveying it becomes obvious that the cave crosses under the property line of the neighboring landowner. Are you trespassing if you

Re: [Texascavers] Abilene related

2017-06-08 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Southwest Airlines yesterday announced $99 fares one way from Houston to ALB. From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of David via Texascavers Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 5:37 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: David Subject:

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Yeah. Despite his statements to the negative, I’m looking forward to reading David’s narrative of his dramatic, last-minute, desperate, midnight ramble across Texas and New Mexico to drink a few beers and take a few selfies at the Howdy Party. Marvin From: Texascavers

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project for May

2017-04-07 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cavers, The project date for the Government Canyon Karst Project for May has been changed. The new date is May 13, Saturday only. The TSA calendar has been updated. This will be the last project date until the temperatures cool from the hot summer in October. For project details see the web

[Texascavers] NSS News

2017-03-03 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I just received my NSS News in the mail today. It has an awesome article on the new discoveries in Jewel Cave and a foldout (!) color map illustrating same. If you're not an NSS member you are missing out. Marvin ___ Texascavers mailing list |

[Texascavers] January Government Canyon trip report

2017-01-20 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Government Canyon Karst Project Report January 7, 2017 (No activities occurred on Jan. 8 due to the TSA and TCMA meetings held at the SNA) Participants: Julian Garcia, Liz Herren, Marvin Miller, Kevin Pride, Will Quast, Joe Schaertl Activities Two teams left the VRS parking lot on

Re: [Texascavers] Krubera-Veronya

2017-01-11 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Thanks for sharing this. Those are awesome pictures. -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Sam Young via Texascavers Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:01 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Krubera-Veronya

Re: [Texascavers] TPWD video on White Nose Syndrome research

2017-01-08 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Great video! From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Robert B via Texascavers Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2017 4:00 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] TPWD video on White Nose Syndrome research

[Texascavers] Camping at Government Canyon

2016-12-29 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Cavers, For those planning to attend the karst project workday and/or the TSA/TCMA meetings on January 7 and 8, if you are planning on camping on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night, please let me know. I need to give you details about campsite location, gate entry, and general info. There

[Texascavers] websites?

2016-12-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Neither the TSA or the TSS websites are working this morning. Is it just me or is there a larger problem? Marvin Miller ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Winter Meeting

2016-12-17 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Cavers, You can also plan to go caving after the meeting. I will be organizing trips. Marvin Miller From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Amy Morton via Texascavers Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 3:59 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject:

[Texascavers] San Antonio Express News article - Hundreds of Texas blind salamanders missing

2016-12-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Here is the link to the salamander article Missing: hundreds of endangered Texas blind salamanders http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Missing-hundreds-of-endangered -Texas-blind-10654733.php?t=b3e34a6f32a20aa4a7

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Project Report - June and October, 2016

2016-10-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Government Canyon Karst Project Report June 26, 2016 Participants: Marvin Miller, Kevin Pride, Joe Schaertl This trip was a special trip planned to pursue the survey of Lilyhammer Cave. On this trip we started surveying at station 10 and surveyed to the bottom of the pit that we

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR]

2016-09-12 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Don, I can help wash dishes or help organize the survey comp. Marvin -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Don Arburn via Texascavers Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 5:41 PM To: TSA Cavers List

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2016-09-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
The Government Canyon Karst Project will be starting up again on the 2nd weekend of October, the 8th and 9th. Typically the project will be schedule on the first weekend of the month. For details see the project page on the TSS website: http://www.cavetexas.org/projects/gcsna.html. We will

Re: [Texascavers] Research finds porcupines are prominent in many south-central Texas caves :

2016-08-25 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
And I can say they have been common in Government Canyon caves for years. However, just in the last couple of years have I seen increased amounts of road-killed porcupines around Spring Branch. Marvin Miller -Original Message- From: Texascavers

[Texascavers] FW: Government Canyon SNA Resource Specialist Job Opening

2016-08-21 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Government Canyon SNA wants to hire a Resource Specialist. See below. From: Chris Holm [mailto:chris.h...@tpwd.texas.gov] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 4:01 PM Subject: Government Canyon SNA Resource Specialist Job Opening Importance: High Folks, We are now hiring for a fulltime

[Texascavers] Comal County caving

2016-07-09 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Greg Mosier organized the Kleck Park project for Bexar Grotto cavers today. Kleck Park is a new Comal County nature park. It's not big but the main hilltop is covered with karst features. Participants were Lauren Deleon, Christin Miller, Leah Miller, Marvin Miller, Greg Mosier, Joe Schaertl,

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

2016-06-11 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Jerry, I plan to make a motion at tommorrow’s grotto meeting to help fund this. Marvin From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Jerryatkin via Texascavers Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2016 6:29 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers]

[Texascavers] Archeological excavations in Israeli caves

2016-05-27 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Excavation in Judean desert caves. http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/dead-sea-scrolls /iaa-to-excavate-judean-desert-caves-in-search-of-scrolls/?mqsc=E3837376

[Texascavers] April Government Canyon Karst Project Report

2016-05-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Government Canyon Karst Project Report April 2 & 3, 2016 Participants: Lauren DeLeon, Steve Gutting, Leia Hill, Leah Miller, Marvin Miller, Greg Mosier, Victoria Sommers, Arron Wertheim Saturday Activities Greg Mosier, my daughter Leah, and I composed the Saturday team. We headed up

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2016-04-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Cavers, The date for the Government Canyon Karst Project for May has been changed to the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. We will be surveying caves, digging on some promising sinks, and ridgewalking. There are in-cave leads to be pursued as well. This will be the last project weekend until

[Texascavers] January & February Government Canyon Karst Project Report

2016-03-03 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Government Canyon Karst Project Report January 2, 2016 Participants: Pam Campbell, Bennett Lee, Leah Miller, Marvin Miller, Joe Schaertl Saturday was a cold, rainy day but 3 participants showed up to join my daughter Leah and me. Because of the weather I decided we would do a

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2016-01-19 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Cavers, The next Karst Project weekend at Government Canyon State Natural Area just northwest of San Antonio is scheduled for the first weekend in February, Feb. 6 & 7. We will meet at the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 on both days. To get there enter the park at the main gate and then take

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project Report

2015-12-25 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
November/December Government Canyon Karst Project Report November 7, 2015 Participants: Niki Lake, Marvin Miller, Joe Schaertl Only Joe and Niki joined the project for what threatened to be a rainy day. The ground was very wet from rains in the preceding days so the trails were closed. I

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

2015-12-11 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
Agreed. Bexar Grotto cavers know to nod non-comittally, stroke their chins or beards, and say "uh-huh, uh-huh, very interesting" when listening to Geary Schindel stories or set-ups. -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of George Veni

RE: [Texascavers] Article by Mr. Cave

2014-05-19 Thread Marvin and Lisa
When I first moved out to the Bulverde area I noticed a rock house set back off of 1863 just as you enter Bulverde from the east. In a terrace wall, spelled out in rock, and easily visible from the road, was the word CAVE. I wondered at first if it was advertising a long forgotten tourist cave but

[Texascavers] February Government Canyon Project Report

2014-02-21 Thread Marvin and Lisa
February Government Canyon Karst Project Trip Report: February 1 Participants: Gloria Banasco, Scott Gantz, Steve Gutting, Marvin Miller, Petra Ostrov, Sarah Ostrov, Richard Purzer, Nicholas Scalercio, Vince Scalercio, Joe Schaertl Steve Gutting led Joe Schaertl and first-time caver, Scott

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2014-01-25 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The karst project at Government Canyon State Natural Area will take place next weekend, Feb. 1, but this will be a Saturday only trip, and not on Saturday and Sunday, as originally scheduled. Marvin Miller

[Texascavers] Government Canyon caving

2013-11-23 Thread Marvin and Lisa
All right. I give up. All those great Colorado Bend project reports make me realize I've got to do the same thing. We had two teams at Government Canyon on November 10. I led Rick Corbell, Christin Miller, Sierra Ostrov, and Petra Ostrov to Big Dome Cave to continue the survey. We

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2013-10-13 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The November Government Canyon Karst Project will not be held on the first weekend of the month as is usual. Instead the project date will be Sunday, Nov. 10. This will be a Sunday only project. Camping is available for Saturday and Sunday night. Contact me to arrange that, or with any other

RE: [Texascavers] Solo caving in Castleguard: Mike Boon's epic trip

2013-09-13 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I have nothing but respect for someone who has the mental and physical fortitude to do something like that. Marvin _ From: Logan McNatt [mailto:lmcn...@austin.rr.com] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 5:42 PM To: Frank Binney Cc: Texas Cavers Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Solo caving in

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey

2013-09-04 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The karst survey project at Government Canyon State Natural Area will resume on the first weekend of October - Oct. 5 and 6. Activities will take place on both days. Free, private camping is available. Contact me to set it up. The Government Canyon Karst Survey is a joint TSA/TPWD project with

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey

2013-09-04 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The karst survey project at Government Canyon State Natural Area will resume on the first weekend of October - Oct. 5 and 6. Activities will take place on both days. Free, private camping is available. Contact me to set it up. The Government Canyon Karst Survey is a joint TSA/TPWD project with

[Texascavers] Texas Caver at Convention

2013-08-26 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Texas Caver won a merit award at the convention? Congratulations to Jill.

RE: [Texascavers] Re: tourist capacity

2013-06-19 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I hope Moni knows about David ! _ From: David Locklear [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:50 PM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] Re: tourist capacity Since tourist have to stay on the trail, you first have to calculate the area in square meters of the

RE: [Texascavers] Re: tourist capacity

2013-06-19 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I hope Moni knows about David ! _ From: David Locklear [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:50 PM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] Re: tourist capacity Since tourist have to stay on the trail, you first have to calculate the area in square meters of the

RE: [Texascavers] Re: tourist capacity

2013-06-19 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I hope Moni knows about David ! _ From: David Locklear [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:50 PM To: CaveTex Subject: [Texascavers] Re: tourist capacity Since tourist have to stay on the trail, you first have to calculate the area in square meters of the

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project - May 11

2013-04-30 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Coming up May 11th will be the next karst project trip to Government Canyon SNA in San Antonio. There will be no project activities on Sunday. Please note the schedule change. The project was previously posted as running both days. Camping is still available Friday and Saturday nights. Contact me

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project - May 11

2013-04-30 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Coming up May 11th will be the next karst project trip to Government Canyon SNA in San Antonio. There will be no project activities on Sunday. Please note the schedule change. The project was previously posted as running both days. Camping is still available Friday and Saturday nights. Contact me

[Texascavers] Rock Dove Cave in Bexar County in a San Antonio Express News cover story today

2013-03-22 Thread Marvin and Lisa
On the front cover of the Express News today: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/environment/article/Rare-cave-to-be-sealed- 4375275.php

[Texascavers] Rock Dove Cave in Bexar County in a San Antonio Express News cover story today

2013-03-22 Thread Marvin and Lisa
On the front cover of the Express News today: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/environment/article/Rare-cave-to-be-sealed- 4375275.php

[Texascavers] Rock Dove Cave in Bexar County in a San Antonio Express News cover story today

2013-03-22 Thread Marvin and Lisa
On the front cover of the Express News today: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/environment/article/Rare-cave-to-be-sealed- 4375275.php

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2013-03-21 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There will be no project at Government Canyon SNA in the month of April. I will be at the spring convention on the first weekend of the month, tending the map salon and giving an update to the project as one of the presentations. Hope to see everyone there. The next trip will take place on the

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2013-03-21 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There will be no project at Government Canyon SNA in the month of April. I will be at the spring convention on the first weekend of the month, tending the map salon and giving an update to the project as one of the presentations. Hope to see everyone there. The next trip will take place on the

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2013-03-21 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There will be no project at Government Canyon SNA in the month of April. I will be at the spring convention on the first weekend of the month, tending the map salon and giving an update to the project as one of the presentations. Hope to see everyone there. The next trip will take place on the

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Map Salon

2013-03-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cave Mappers: I will be coordinating the map salon at the spring convention again this year. The convention is just over 4 weeks away so get your maps ready and bring them along. Maps will be displayed in a building on site. Find out where it is on Saturday morning and drop off your maps or hand

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Map Salon

2013-03-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cave Mappers: I will be coordinating the map salon at the spring convention again this year. The convention is just over 4 weeks away so get your maps ready and bring them along. Maps will be displayed in a building on site. Find out where it is on Saturday morning and drop off your maps or hand

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Map Salon

2013-03-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cave Mappers: I will be coordinating the map salon at the spring convention again this year. The convention is just over 4 weeks away so get your maps ready and bring them along. Maps will be displayed in a building on site. Find out where it is on Saturday morning and drop off your maps or hand

[Texascavers] Caving in San Antonio Express News

2012-12-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There is an article on caving in today's San Antonio Express News. Here is the online version: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/racksnreels/2012/12/27/exploring-underground-wo nders-caves-hold-mysteries-knowledge/ Marvin Miller

[Texascavers] Caving in San Antonio Express News

2012-12-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There is an article on caving in today's San Antonio Express News. Here is the online version: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/racksnreels/2012/12/27/exploring-underground-wo nders-caves-hold-mysteries-knowledge/ Marvin Miller

[Texascavers] Caving in San Antonio Express News

2012-12-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There is an article on caving in today's San Antonio Express News. Here is the online version: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/racksnreels/2012/12/27/exploring-underground-wo nders-caves-hold-mysteries-knowledge/ Marvin Miller

[Texascavers] Government Canyon reminder

2012-12-13 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The next Government Canyon Karst Survey Project trip will take place on the first weekend of January. Activities will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings at the Volunteer/Research Station. Take the first right

[Texascavers] Government Canyon reminder

2012-12-13 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The next Government Canyon Karst Survey Project trip will take place on the first weekend of January. Activities will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings at the Volunteer/Research Station. Take the first right

[Texascavers] Government Canyon reminder

2012-12-13 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The next Government Canyon Karst Survey Project trip will take place on the first weekend of January. Activities will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Camping is available. Contact me to set it up. We will meet at 9:00 both mornings at the Volunteer/Research Station. Take the first right

RE: [Texascavers] Deep Cave Survey Report

2012-10-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
5/69: Another interesting thing about this passage - which we are calling Highway 69 - is that there was some significant blasting done to access a part of the passage. The 5/69 inscription was written on a piece of blast shard. Ryan discovered it sitting on a shelf in an alcove above the main

RE: [Texascavers] Deep Cave Survey Report

2012-10-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
5/69: Another interesting thing about this passage - which we are calling Highway 69 - is that there was some significant blasting done to access a part of the passage. The 5/69 inscription was written on a piece of blast shard. Ryan discovered it sitting on a shelf in an alcove above the main

RE: [Texascavers] Deep Cave Survey Report

2012-10-28 Thread Marvin and Lisa
5/69: Another interesting thing about this passage - which we are calling Highway 69 - is that there was some significant blasting done to access a part of the passage. The 5/69 inscription was written on a piece of blast shard. Ryan discovered it sitting on a shelf in an alcove above the main

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey

2012-10-24 Thread Marvin and Lisa
This is just a reminder that the next Government Canyon project weekend is November 3rd and 4th. We will meet the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 both mornings. When you enter the park, take the first right. Go through a closed gate and drive ~1 mile to the Volunteer/Research Station.

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey

2012-10-24 Thread Marvin and Lisa
This is just a reminder that the next Government Canyon project weekend is November 3rd and 4th. We will meet the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 both mornings. When you enter the park, take the first right. Go through a closed gate and drive ~1 mile to the Volunteer/Research Station.

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey

2012-10-24 Thread Marvin and Lisa
This is just a reminder that the next Government Canyon project weekend is November 3rd and 4th. We will meet the Volunteer/Research Station at 9:00 both mornings. When you enter the park, take the first right. Go through a closed gate and drive ~1 mile to the Volunteer/Research Station.

RE: [Texascavers] Grotto setups?

2012-10-02 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Bexar Grotto has a fairly well written constitution. It was last revised in 1994, when I was just getting started as a caver. The constitution calls for four officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chair of Programs, Vice-Chair of Trips, and Secretary-Treasurer. For a long time now the secretary-treasurer

RE: [Texascavers] Grotto setups?

2012-10-02 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Bexar Grotto has a fairly well written constitution. It was last revised in 1994, when I was just getting started as a caver. The constitution calls for four officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chair of Programs, Vice-Chair of Trips, and Secretary-Treasurer. For a long time now the secretary-treasurer

RE: [Texascavers] Grotto setups?

2012-10-02 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Bexar Grotto has a fairly well written constitution. It was last revised in 1994, when I was just getting started as a caver. The constitution calls for four officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chair of Programs, Vice-Chair of Trips, and Secretary-Treasurer. For a long time now the secretary-treasurer

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey Project

2012-08-22 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Government Canyon Karst Survey Project will be starting up again on the first full weekend of October, Oct. 6 and 7. First weekends seem to work pretty good so until further notice plan on the first weekend of every month - Saturday and Sunday, unless notified otherwise. We will meet at

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey Project

2012-08-22 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Government Canyon Karst Survey Project will be starting up again on the first full weekend of October, Oct. 6 and 7. First weekends seem to work pretty good so until further notice plan on the first weekend of every month - Saturday and Sunday, unless notified otherwise. We will meet at

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Survey Project

2012-08-22 Thread Marvin and Lisa
The Government Canyon Karst Survey Project will be starting up again on the first full weekend of October, Oct. 6 and 7. First weekends seem to work pretty good so until further notice plan on the first weekend of every month - Saturday and Sunday, unless notified otherwise. We will meet at

RE: [Texascavers] Rechargeable Batteries

2012-08-07 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I have heard some good things about Sanyo's Eneloops. They are supposed to hold their charge for a long time and Sanyo claims they can be recharged 1500 times. I've started using them but haven't had enough experience to definitely qualify them. Whatever you do, don't waste money on Energizer or

RE: [Texascavers] Rechargeable Batteries

2012-08-07 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I have heard some good things about Sanyo's Eneloops. They are supposed to hold their charge for a long time and Sanyo claims they can be recharged 1500 times. I've started using them but haven't had enough experience to definitely qualify them. Whatever you do, don't waste money on Energizer or

RE: [Texascavers] Rechargeable Batteries

2012-08-07 Thread Marvin and Lisa
I have heard some good things about Sanyo's Eneloops. They are supposed to hold their charge for a long time and Sanyo claims they can be recharged 1500 times. I've started using them but haven't had enough experience to definitely qualify them. Whatever you do, don't waste money on Energizer or

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2012-05-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cavers: The next project weekend at Government Canyon SNA is the 26th and 27th of May. Please note that the date on the TSA website calendar is incorrect. On the 26th and 27th we will be surveying caves, looking for caves, digging for caves . . . You get the picture. There is much to do and I

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2012-05-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cavers: The next project weekend at Government Canyon SNA is the 26th and 27th of May. Please note that the date on the TSA website calendar is incorrect. On the 26th and 27th we will be surveying caves, looking for caves, digging for caves . . . You get the picture. There is much to do and I

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

2012-05-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Cavers: The next project weekend at Government Canyon SNA is the 26th and 27th of May. Please note that the date on the TSA website calendar is incorrect. On the 26th and 27th we will be surveying caves, looking for caves, digging for caves . . . You get the picture. There is much to do and I

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project date changes

2012-03-10 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There have been some changes in the Government Canyon Karst Project dates for the months of April and May. The April project will take place on the 7th, Saturday only. There will be no project activities on the 8th, Easter Sunday. The May project has been rescheduled from the first weekend

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project date changes

2012-03-10 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There have been some changes in the Government Canyon Karst Project dates for the months of April and May. The April project will take place on the 7th, Saturday only. There will be no project activities on the 8th, Easter Sunday. The May project has been rescheduled from the first weekend

[Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project date changes

2012-03-10 Thread Marvin and Lisa
There have been some changes in the Government Canyon Karst Project dates for the months of April and May. The April project will take place on the 7th, Saturday only. There will be no project activities on the 8th, Easter Sunday. The May project has been rescheduled from the first weekend

[Texascavers] Government Canyon karst survey

2012-02-14 Thread Marvin and Lisa
On March 3rd and 4th we will be looking for caves in the hills and canyons of Government Canyon. If the trails are dry we will be surveying and exploring caves. We'll probably also be digging in sinks. These are all things that cavers like to do so come on out and help. We meet at 9:00 in the

[Texascavers] Government Canyon karst survey

2012-02-14 Thread Marvin and Lisa
On March 3rd and 4th we will be looking for caves in the hills and canyons of Government Canyon. If the trails are dry we will be surveying and exploring caves. We'll probably also be digging in sinks. These are all things that cavers like to do so come on out and help. We meet at 9:00 in the

[Texascavers] Government Canyon karst survey

2012-02-14 Thread Marvin and Lisa
On March 3rd and 4th we will be looking for caves in the hills and canyons of Government Canyon. If the trails are dry we will be surveying and exploring caves. We'll probably also be digging in sinks. These are all things that cavers like to do so come on out and help. We meet at 9:00 in the

[Texascavers] TSA Convention Map Salon

2012-02-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Announcing the 2012 TSA Cave Map Salon Cave cartographers, I hope you are working hard on finishing that map for the convention because it's just around the corner. I'll be organizing the salon again this year. Below are the basic rules as listed on the TSA web page. On the map salon page you

[Texascavers] TSA Convention Map Salon

2012-02-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Announcing the 2012 TSA Cave Map Salon Cave cartographers, I hope you are working hard on finishing that map for the convention because it's just around the corner. I'll be organizing the salon again this year. Below are the basic rules as listed on the TSA web page. On the map salon page you

[Texascavers] TSA Convention Map Salon

2012-02-06 Thread Marvin and Lisa
Announcing the 2012 TSA Cave Map Salon Cave cartographers, I hope you are working hard on finishing that map for the convention because it's just around the corner. I'll be organizing the salon again this year. Below are the basic rules as listed on the TSA web page. On the map salon page you

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