Re: [Texascavers] giving away books

Bill - I’d be happy to take all the books that are not claimed to Inside Books. They *love* textbooks as well as everything else. They provide books for prisoners in Texas. Let me know if you’re interested and when I could come by and pick them up. Nancy 512.924.3391

Re: [Texascavers] 2017 related

re: a little more kindness. Yes, I also enjoy DL’s stories and IF I’M NOT IN THE MOOD, I BYPASS THEM. Just like I do with anything else I’m not in the mood for. As to the handful of incredibly spiteful posters, I find you far more unnecessary. David at least is sharing his perspective and

Re: [Texascavers] Spider caver Galapagos connections

pretty sure you mean james reddell > On Nov 3, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Sleazeweazel via Texascavers > wrote: > > William G Reed > James R Purrell who turns out to be an expert on caves in Mexico and Belize ___ Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Just for fun

never forget when and how > Who? What? Where? > > Sleazeweazel > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] A personal intimate story

pretty amazing view into a border family way different from any experiences I’ve had. thanks for sharing Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Indiana University freshman found after surviving three days in a cave

wasn’t someone left behind at honey creek a couple years ago? stranded at the shaft entrance Nancy > On Sep 22, 2017, at 3:12 PM, Logan McNatt via Texascavers > wrote: > > Thanks Lee. Does anyone know of a similar incident like this where someone > has been

Re: [Texascavers] Houston question

ah good. then he’s ok. Nancy > On Aug 29, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Scott Boyd via Texascavers > wrote: > > He's at his house with his wife and daughter and complaining about > everything ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] Houston question

Sheryl if you get in touch w David send my and many others best wishes to them. Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] more footage

thursday aft I returned from a 7 week housesit on the coast due west of rockport. I spent that time paddling swimming eating out in all these places. No idea how my house fared. Wont know til owners can get back in. May be a while Nancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGu1UEtcd0M

[Texascavers] videos of lockport

start with aerial. a whole series of amazing videos taken by storm chasers. they remind me of covers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuJMxrnifI Nancy___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Pending rain and flooding in Southeastern Texas

Geary what a generous offer. thanks. Nancy ___ 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] CAVERS

eek. nancy > -- > Charlie Loving ___ 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] TPWD sign

but who was taking the photo? and for you younger covers what is that strange red box on my side? nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

[Texascavers] seeking Bill Stone

Bill, lost your email address and have something I promised to send you Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] TPWD sign

as someone intimately aware of the placing of that sign, I know exactly why it was done. very much in the spirit of thumbing one’s nose at fences and ownership. Nancy If I recall there is (was) a TPWD boundary sign that was placed by cavers in one of the side passages in Honey Creek Cave were

Re: [Texascavers] Folks, Here is an excellent article on Norm Pace, Caver Extraordinaire and microbiologist.

thanks Geary. that really is a good read. fascinating man. Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] upscale cave experience

and then for your trip to granada . . . . Nancy

Re: [Texascavers] older cars/correct phone number

oops 512.924.3391 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

[Texascavers] older cars

I’ve got a 98 Toy Rav4 finally for sale as it has been backup car while I get a CRV up to scratch. 244K all systems in excellent running condition and I expect at least another 100K ( actually based on Honda Civic which I sold for what I paid for it at 300K and another toy truck, I expect

Re: [Texascavers] The real NSS Convention

David, I think you have found your forte. all trip reports should be as imagined. perhaps the pov of the sequoia next? ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] another intimate personal story

Mallory - so well written and I totally agree. I have zero interest in going to convention any how righteous I feel about the decision as I read David’s travails. I also recall very fondly the ICS in Kerrville when at some banquet or another David set up a golf pitch which added immensely to

Re: [Texascavers] Road-trip Report # 6

doesn’t houston have uber or lyft? ___ 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] Road-trip Report No. 5

agreed. keep adventuring. and sharing with people who care about you (tho we might opt not to ride with you) Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

this is the first that has come thru. enjoy your implicite travels. perhaps you could get David Locklear to swing down that way and give you a ride? best, Nancy > On Jun 21, 2017, at 2:01 PM, Sleazeweazel via Texascavers > wrote: > > > The Wandering Weazel

Re: [Texascavers] a grotto program suggestion

thanks David. Agreed, and I think cold water at 68 degrees. Nancy > > That's a pretty cool video. Beautiful bedrock in the cave ! > > Jerry. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] a new cave rescue story

interesting read. My only experiences with people panicking at tight spots that they had previously negotiated, was that the very fear seemed to make them swell up and ‘not believe’ they could go forward. It seemed that all my energy went toward getting them to relax enough to go thru.

Re: [Texascavers] man-made caverns in the news

cool photo Nancy ___ 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] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

Not. Just embarrassing and pathetic. Nancy > On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:41 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > OK. At least we got an interesting dialogue going. ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] Test message

I’m thinking the bonfire is more interesting. But I’m a sucker for a happy ending. Nancy If that was the 85 Huautla trip, I was on it. Don’t recall a t-shirt tho. > On Nov 2, 2016, at 11:47 PM, Fritz Holt via Texascavers > wrote: > > OK, David, tell us who he

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

do they shoot bulldozers on sight for attacking trees? that would be refreshing. Nancy > On Aug 26, 2016, at 8:16 AM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > e shot on site out here because of their attack trees.

Re: [Texascavers] Used vertical gear for sale

congratulations Ben for acknowledging that you are not using the gear, not likely to and getting it back out into the world. I finally reached the decision that it was better for my boats to be used than to sit in my shed. Nancy > n 8/22/2016 11:48 AM, Ben Starr via Texascavers wrote: >>

Re: [Texascavers] Locklear made it to the Howdy Party

I get by with a little help from my friends . . . Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] alternative convention trip report

my point is not to disparage anyone but to note that in 20 some odd - the odder the better - years of caving, what got talked about around the campfire were the mishaps, the near disasters, the actual disasters narrowly averted, the crazy ones who lived way out on a limb (Boon, Hal Lloyd, and

[Texascavers] alternative convention trip report

written by nancy weaver. freely available to anyone who wants to use it. I have a safe predictable job and a safe predictable paycheck/pension/inheritance. I safely and predictably preregister for NSS convention and put it on my calendar. I load my safe and predictable vehicle with more

Re: [Texascavers] Trip Report #2 of 50

David balmorrhea probably safest bet. and a nice long weekend trip. try the eleven inn if you can’t stay at the park. nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] 1966 convention photos

love that final foto. where is the slab? Nancy ___ 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] Astronauts Embark on a Training Mission Deep Beneath the Earth

so for the past 40 years I’ve been a cavenaut. ess. Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

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

why does this keep happening? david posts a few messages, then the inevitable flood of detractors fill up MY inbox. I so prefer Davids and when I’m not in the mood, surprise, I delete them. Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list |

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

> Sleaze - I’ll buy you a ticket to washington. Nancy > > intention of punching El Toro in the nose. That did the trick! They turned > and ran while I continued to chase them until I realized how tired I was and > turned back to join my companions. Take that you big bullies! >

Re: [Texascavers] Old Caving Photo

so who took the picture? nancy > On Jun 20, 2016, at 3:22 PM, Mark Minton via Texascavers > wrote: > > Attached is a photo showing cavers in the Cuetzalan (Puebla, Mexico) > field house in 1980, about 35 years ago. Whom do you recognize? Of those > present, I

[Texascavers] NSS

so glad that I spent my money caving all over Mexico for 18 years and stayed out of politics, building funds and organizations. All to the good Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Bittinger-Morris video

what a glorious time travel video. every part was familiar and made me laugh. I started caving on the cusp of do it yourself, sew your own seat harness, cobble together gear and bop a pit, golondrinas in my case. golden days. indestructible rope technique at its finest. most recently I

Re: [Texascavers] Off topic Mexico advice

Vico’s family dentist in SLP did right by me some years ago. contact off list is you want to go that far south. Nancy Weaver nan...@prismnet.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] school kids at TSA Spring Convention

Is it possible that calling the host area schools dumb and backwater on a public forum is a bad idea? nancy weaver ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

[Texascavers] Fwd: The greatest scientist you've never heard of

If this account of Schultes’s life by Wade Davis isn’t one of the most fascinating stories you’ve ever heard, I’d be very surprised. He was one of the greatest ethno botanical explorers and experimenters. Includes descriptions of the first outside visit to Huautla searching for mushrooms.

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR] public lands encounter

oh those entitled welfare ranchers. time for recreational users to bid on grazing leases and get the damn cows (and ranchers) off public lands nancy weaver ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

sounds fun. Nancy On Dec 11, 2015, at 10:05 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers wrote: > Mark, > > Wanted, a few people for hazardous journey, no wages, bitter cold and wet, > long hours of complete darkness, constant danger, advanced vertical skills > and long

Re: [Texascavers] Spring TSA meeting

boy. I was under the impression that texas cagers were exploring the hell out of texas caves. nancy On Dec 8, 2015, at 11:51 PM, Carl Kunath via Texascavers wrote: > Texas cavers were plodding along > with no such thing until 1956.

[Texascavers] cave digger

first I’ve heard of this guy. this would make a great grotto meeting. http://cavediggerdocumentary.com/index.html Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] cave photography is perilous

you’ve got to wonder what sort of things he has to repel. maybe the really really dark. Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

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

Andy I could use your 6’ leftovers. Nancy On Aug 29, 2015, at 10:57 AM, Andy Gluesenkamp via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I could use 15-20 sheets and will have some 6ft chunks leftover. I can help load a trailer. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] Cave underneath Stagecoach Inn :

nice article. Not sensationalized and made a clear connection between caves and aquifer . a blow for intelligence Nancy Weaver ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Mundus Subterraneus

except for the ones that are carved out by daylight A short summary of cave hydrology: Springs are caused when water that has drained down to the underground fires is turned to steam, which then rises up and condenses in hollows inside mountains and drains out as spring water.

[Texascavers] grapevine cave

wanted - a brief description of cave which is in Burnett Ranches west of Wimberley. darkly, Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Soak your rope?

its a really good way to avoid having a long rope soak and shrink itself on a cave trip as happened in Mexico when our brand new first drop rope lost 10 % (as advertised) of its length while we were cave camping. good news was that I headed out early, noticed how little rope was at the bottom

Re: [Texascavers] UT/USS Grotto meeting 2/18!

ah madame vice president. congratulations! I may have to come to a meeting now to celebrate with you. Brigit says you have to turn in your car papers soon. how about a quick trip to bustamonte to do that? when is your spring break? B and I are talking about going to San Antonio for an

Re: [Texascavers] New Program Comes to NOVA: Sinkholes—Buried Alive

These worldwide geological hazards, which have swallowed highways, apartment buildings, horses, camels, even golfers, lurk wherever limestone and other water-soluble rocks underpin the soil. these horrific monsters are caused by human activity, right? Nancy

Re: [Texascavers] another reporter story

I’ve been in caves that didn’t have enough air! Nancy On Mon, January 19, 2015 12:57 pm, Mixon Bill via Texascavers wrote: One of the more entertaining interviews has one TV reporter asking Ron Kerbo if the rescue personnel had enough food, water, and air. Kerbo just calmly assumed him that

Re: [Texascavers] Mike Boon, Poet Caver

thanks Frank what a lovely remembrance. could you repost the link to Mike’s adventures Inside Earth? by the time I got around to looking at it, the link was broken? and any more poetry wish I’d known him Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list |

[Texascavers] dental work in Mexico, keeps those caver smiles

anyone have experience of a good dentist in the yucatan area? I used Vico’s family dentist in San Luis once - excellent, inexpensive work and I recommend him highly. This time we’d like to go to Yucatan instead thanks, Nancy nan...@prismnet.com ___

[Texascavers] precipicio

my favorite cave in northern Mexico. a glorious wild beauty, tricky and so worthwhile to get to. spending the night in the upper level is worth the effort of hauling bivouac gear. and the lower section is one of the loveliest, most decorated caves I know of. maybe its a blessing that

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

way cool. Nancy ___ 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] Devils River State Natural Area trip anouncement - November 8-9, 2014 :

I’m interested. Nancy nan...@prismnet.com ___ 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] FW: Caves of the El Malpais

what great reminescences. I got to experience Mexican caving that was wide open and unregulated. How cool to have Texas as a playground. Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Ranch with 2 caves up for sale

Only about 1 million dollars and I bet they would take less. What a great project for TSA and permanent home for TCR. . . . Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] tcr

that would fit and yes hard to reply to the individual. On Sep 3, 2014, at 11:28 AM, Gill Edigar via Texascavers wrote: Nancy you were probably at the '85 (?) TSA Business Meeting that was held there. --Ediger ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] tcr

was there another tcr at luckenbach? I remember going to one but pretty sure it wasnt 78 . . . Nancy ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: