Re: [Texascavers] Tiny caving vehicles

2019-06-08 Thread Nico Escamilla
Convert your Sequoia to LPG, not sure what the price or availability of lpg is in Texas but here is about one third of the cost of gasoline and you can find it pretty much anywhere, the conversion pays for itself the more you drive, and perhaps you may even get a tax cut or some sort of fiscal

Re: [Texascavers] Caving vehicles

2019-06-08 Thread Nico Escamilla
Vw saveiro as well as the Chevrolet tornado are gutless, Ive driven both, they're good for running errands and have decent fuel economy but thats it, neither could ever be considered a caving vehicle unless your idea of caving involves paved roads to the entrance like Palmito or Grutas de Garcia.

Re: [Texascavers] Off Trail Access at Palmito?

2019-04-14 Thread Nico Escamilla
Permit is not granted at the local level, the state owns the cave so people must contact the secretaria de turismo in Monterrey, El dom., 14 de abr. de 2019 10:07 AM, Jocelyn Hooper < jociehoope...@gmail.com> escribió: > Dave Brook forwarded this request to me. Orion says he is not up on the >

Re: [Texascavers] Bustamante

2019-03-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
Met him a couple times in minas viejas, he used to try to pull peoples hands off their socket when shaking hands. El sáb., 2 de mar. de 2019 4:17 PM, Charles Loving escribió: > The Italian Boy Scout... si it is him. > > On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 3:49 PM Nico Escamilla

Re: [Texascavers] Bustamante

2019-03-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
Is that Giovani whatshisface from the boy scouts giving first aid? El sáb., 2 de mar. de 2019 3:42 PM, Charles Loving escribió: > > > -- > Charlie Loving > ___ > Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com > Texascavers@texascavers.com |

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: Precipicio

2019-03-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
f the event. Lots of side trips were carried out. > > On Fri, Mar 1, 2019 at 9:56 PM Nico Escamilla > wrote: > >> The last clean up trip happened in 2006, 13 years ago during presidents >> day weekend. >> >> If theres enough interest maybe the project may be res

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: Precipicio

2019-03-01 Thread Nico Escamilla
The last clean up trip happened in 2006, 13 years ago during presidents day weekend. If theres enough interest maybe the project may be resurrected.. I know that was the argument I used to get off trail a few years ago when a certain someone kept everyone from going outside the tour boundaries.

Re: [Texascavers] La Cueva del Precipicio, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, a weekend trip from Texas

2019-03-01 Thread Nico Escamilla
Ill be in Bustamante this sunday taking the tour of the cave with friends, I shall ask about it. El vie., 1 de mar. de 2019 11:19 AM, Bill Steele escribió: > La Cueva del Precipicio > > Back in the 80s there were many fun/training trips to La Cueva del > Precipicio, located high up on the south

Re: [Texascavers] Furlough ??

2018-02-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
Guardian dogs dont ever get a break Herman ;) El 1 feb. 2018 9:44 PM, "Herman Miller" escribió: > I have been an essential employee for the last two shutdowns so I got to > keep working while everyone else got a paid vacation > > Herman Miller > > ps forgive me if the

Re: [Texascavers] Spanish 103

2017-12-29 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Good one Bockbeer! Nico El 29 dic. 2017 6:05 PM, "David via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > I have not learned any new Spanish in over a year. > > Next time you are in a Mexican restaurant, and the waiter first ask you > what you want to drink say, > > "El coctel

Re: [Texascavers] Mexican vehicle permit related

2017-11-25 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
I live less than 2 miles from Potrero chico, the pools are closed for the season. El 25 nov. 2017 11:09 AM, "Cathy Winfrey via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > Swimming within 100 miles of Bustamante: Portrero Chico. Should be on the > web--- climbers love the limestone

Re: [Texascavers] The speleo-blues

2017-11-24 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
David, You mentioned 88 hrs of freedom.. Im pretty sure you'll spend a good 20 of'em waiting in line at the border both ways. I wouldnt even try, but thats just me. Nico El 23 nov. 2017 12:05 AM, "Jenny Holt via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > Yes-we all have! You make

Re: [Texascavers] Road-trip final report

2017-06-22 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
ind. Tons of trucks at the truck > stop in Matehuala and at the SLP turn off. The doble trailers make the U.S. > ones look whimpy. > > On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 2:28 PM, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers < > texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > >> Pistola=gun.. in this

Re: [Texascavers] Road-trip final report

2017-06-22 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Pistola=gun.. in this particular case they're referring to a pneumatic impact wrench. El jun. 22, 2017 6:46 AM, "Charles Loving via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > The adventures of Señor Bockbeer. Amazing indeed. Somehow I never > encounter such travils in my travels.

Re: [Texascavers] Gruta El Carrizal, Histo test.

2016-10-11 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Si en mis manos está ayudar, lo haré con trabajo profesional como todo > espeleólogo investigador. > > > Saludos > > > Moni > > > > > > > > > El 10 de octubre de 2016, 22:31, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers < > texascavers@texascavers.com> esc

Re: [Texascavers] Gruta El Carrizal, Histo test.

2016-10-10 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
xascavers.com> escribió: > Estimado Nico Escamilla, > > Este estudio, fue solicitado por la empresa Desarrollo de Proyectos > Integrales, para demostrarle a la Secretaria del Gobierno del Estado de > Coahuila especificamente a la Secretaria de Turismo, que la Cueva presenta > H

Re: [Texascavers] Gruta El Carrizal, Histo test.

2016-10-10 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
s the government was hoping to make it a show cave. The official study was needed to dissuade them. "Nico says" is likely not sufficient for a bureaucrat. Joe Ranzau 210.289.6839 On Oct 10, 2016, at 5:09 PM, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: f

Re: [Texascavers] Carrizal

2016-10-10 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
the fence right by the resurgence is actually the state line, the cave is in Coahuila El oct. 10, 2016 4:28 PM, "David via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > I am just curious if the cave really is inside the boundary of the State > of Nuevo Leon then how is it controlled by

Re: [Texascavers] Gruta El Carrizal, Histo test.

2016-10-10 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
first off Carrizal is in Coahuila, not Lampazos.. second, people went there to sample and test for histo? Good Lord! Its been known for decades that the cave HAS histo, seriously, like more than 20 years, I know people who got histo there long ago, whats the point of this useless studies? its

[Texascavers] craigslist

2016-09-17 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Some ahole on craigslist is selling cave popcorn.. http://austin.craigslist.org/grd/5785241265.html Nico ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Grutas del Carrizal

2016-08-31 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
just a few months ago a boy scout troop visited the cave and many kids got histo.. El ago. 31, 2016 3:16 PM, "Gill Ediger via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > Moni--I would suggest that you not visit Cueva de Carrizal and not take or > send anyone else there. There have

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

2015-12-11 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
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 <tex

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

2015-12-11 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Big and texas cant go together in a sentence if its cave related... I thought people knew that Nico El dic 11, 2015 11:21 AM, "Nancy Weaver via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> escribió: > sounds fun. Nancy > On Dec 11, 2015, at 10:05 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers < >

Re: [Texascavers] Caver seeks pre-TCR San Antonio lodging

2015-10-05 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
No chopper ride this year Frank? Nico On Sunday, October 4, 2015, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Come to Austin and chop stuff for the w/e food. We have beds too… > > > > -Stefan > > (Chief cook… someone else has claimed bottle washer) > > > > *From:*

Re: [Texascavers] batteriser

2015-06-03 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
, Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com wrote: Looks like Nico has been hacked people, don’t click on that link!!! -Stefan *From:* Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com');] *On Behalf Of *Nico Escamilla via

[Texascavers] batteriser

2015-06-02 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
new device claims to extend battery life up to 8 times link http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928997/batteriser-is-a-250-gadget-that-extends-disposable-battery-life-by-800-percent.html ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] Pedro Elizaldi

2015-04-24 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
For those of you who might have met him, Pedro Elizaldi owner of rancho Minas Viejas died today.. he was placed in a nursing home by his wife and children against his will after having hip surgery, once there he faded fast and finally died this morning.

Re: [Texascavers] [Moby up For Sale, Caver Rig]

2015-04-21 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
If only it had a Cummins, and didnt have a nightmarish turning radius El abr 21, 2015 6:24 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com escribió: 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 8.2' bed 4x4 diesel leather Lariat plus camper. Gooseneck hidden hitch, class III tow hitch, brush guard,

Re: [Texascavers] off topic: Pi day

2015-03-14 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Amen Stef! Celebrating Pi day is for nerds! Back to work El mar 13, 2015 11:58 PM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com escribió: Well with this dodgy calendar you have... As far as i can tell it's 14.3.15: -Stefan From:

[Texascavers] Hm

2015-02-24 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
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Re: [Texascavers] Garbage Pit

2015-01-21 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Mark, You are correct, 'round here we use bazofia for the stuff that comes out of an animal's gut when its being butchered..never heard of such thing as bazofina Nico El ene 20, 2015 9:00 PM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net escribió: Bill and Tommy, I just read the Huautla article in the new

Re: [Texascavers] TCR Survey

2015-01-08 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Stop showing off the chopper Frank.. your fb pictures in Sayulita are enough at the moment El ene 7, 2015 2:59 PM, Frank via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com escribió: Hey Don-- Thanks again for all the hard work you do to make TCR a success. (And thanks also to Allan, Andy, Gill and

Re: [Texascavers] TCR 2015 Survey

2015-01-08 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
All they have to do is use the complete word, gasoline. No need for fancy words like petrol, that sounds more like the word for crude oil in spanish petroleo.. if you want these texians to understand what you mean by gas use the word propane... couldnt beat them so I had to join'em, damn texians!

Re: [Texascavers] Cloud Room

2014-12-19 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Gill, I just posted a picture of the formations on your fb wall, and corredor would be the right word, I'd use pasillo to describe some part of a house El dic 19, 2014 12:08 PM, Gill Ediger via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com escribió: I just consulted my paper copy of the map and

Re: [Texascavers] Cloud Room

2014-12-19 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
That works too, El dic 19, 2014 5:12 PM, Mark Minton via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com escribió: How about Pasaje Superior? There is a Pasaje Superior and Pasaje Inferior in Sótano de La Joya de Salas. Mark mmin...@caver.net On Fri, December 19, 2014 2:17 pm, Nico Escamilla

Re: [Texascavers] Cloud Room

2014-12-18 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
the coahuilense thought it hadn't been done. Hopefully they won't get credit for long, once someone points out the true history of the cave. Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net On Wed, December 17, 2014 10:00 pm, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers wrote: While browsing the news today I found

[Texascavers] Cloud Room

2014-12-17 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
While browsing the news today I found an article on the El Norte website about in Grutas del Palmito aka Bustamante, said article talks about the new discoveries made in the cave by members of the asociacion coahuilense de espeleologia, or aceac using a drone to film upper levels of the cave and

Re: [Texascavers] Related to speleo-vehicles

2014-12-16 Thread Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
Humvees use the same 6.5 liter GM (detroit) diesel as I have in two pick up trucks, theres not a lot of power but they're fairly good engines with decent mileage, parts are cheap compared to cummins and international.. the extra weight and full time 4wd oughta hurt the mpg but perhaps putting

Re: [Texascavers] Is this the town we called Sabinas Hidalgo?

2014-07-09 Thread Nico Escamilla
No, this is Hidalgo, Tamaulipas.. Near the Purificacion caving area. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mexicos-cartel-fighting-vigilantes-get-closer-texas-border-n151441

[Texascavers] Re: Palmito

2013-11-05 Thread Nico Escamilla
-6353 (fax) On Nov 4, 2013, at 10:36 PM, Nico Escamilla wrote: I think the restoration project needs to be resurrected. Thoughts? Nico UT Southwestern Medical Center The future of medicine, today.

[Texascavers] Palmito

2013-11-04 Thread Nico Escamilla
I think the restoration project needs to be resurrected. Thoughts? Nico

Re: [Texascavers] 65th Birthday party for Bill Steele at the Texas Caver's Reunion next Friday

2013-10-11 Thread Nico Escamilla
Spoiled birthday boy El viernes, 11 de octubre de 2013, Bill Steele escribió: Great. I'll be drinking Indio, Shiner, wine, tequila, etc. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 11, 2013, at 11:47 AM, Nico Escamilla pitboun...@gmail.comjavascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'pitboun...@gmail.com'); wrote

[Texascavers] never wet

2013-06-24 Thread Nico Escamilla
the super hydrophobic treatment that was discussed here a month or two ago is now on the market under the rustoleum brand linkhttp://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-kit/

[Texascavers] never wet

2013-06-24 Thread Nico Escamilla
the super hydrophobic treatment that was discussed here a month or two ago is now on the market under the rustoleum brand linkhttp://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-kit/

[Texascavers] never wet

2013-06-24 Thread Nico Escamilla
the super hydrophobic treatment that was discussed here a month or two ago is now on the market under the rustoleum brand linkhttp://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-kit/

Re: [Texascavers] Remembering

2013-06-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
Amen brother Gill El martes, 18 de junio de 2013, Gill Edigar escribió: Gruta del Palmito (Bustamante) was my first wild cave. It was a mind-altering experience. I have watched the situation concerning the cave go through many changes over the years. It has been a very jerky Mexican-type

Re: [Texascavers] Remembering

2013-06-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
Amen brother Gill El martes, 18 de junio de 2013, Gill Edigar escribió: Gruta del Palmito (Bustamante) was my first wild cave. It was a mind-altering experience. I have watched the situation concerning the cave go through many changes over the years. It has been a very jerky Mexican-type

Re: [SWR] [Texascavers] Remembering Palmito

2013-06-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
There is still off trail access in Palmito, not all hope is lost. You just have to ask the guy in charge about it and be back in time before they close at 5pm Nico El martes, 18 de junio de 2013, Logan McNatt escribió: Very true retrospective, Carl. Thanks. On 6/18/2013 12:05 PM, Carl

Re: [Texascavers] Remembering

2013-06-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
Amen brother Gill El martes, 18 de junio de 2013, Gill Edigar escribió: Gruta del Palmito (Bustamante) was my first wild cave. It was a mind-altering experience. I have watched the situation concerning the cave go through many changes over the years. It has been a very jerky Mexican-type

Re: [SWR] [Texascavers] Remembering Palmito

2013-06-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
There is still off trail access in Palmito, not all hope is lost. You just have to ask the guy in charge about it and be back in time before they close at 5pm Nico El martes, 18 de junio de 2013, Logan McNatt escribió: Very true retrospective, Carl. Thanks. On 6/18/2013 12:05 PM, Carl

Re: [Texascavers] Fish email?

2013-05-20 Thread Nico Escamilla
That is correct, most people here know that I live half an hour away from the town so I'll do it if someone's interested El domingo, 19 de mayo de 2013, Justin Haynes escribió: I think it couldn't hurt to ask questions.. Especially if Nico can verify. All it takes is an address or location,

Re: [Texascavers] Fish email?

2013-05-20 Thread Nico Escamilla
That is correct, most people here know that I live half an hour away from the town so I'll do it if someone's interested El domingo, 19 de mayo de 2013, Justin Haynes escribió: I think it couldn't hurt to ask questions.. Especially if Nico can verify. All it takes is an address or location,

Re: [Texascavers] Fish email?

2013-05-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
That is not ridiculously cheap for a house in Mexico. New houses in Monterrey sell for about 100k give or take a few. Last year my family bought a house with 43 acres for 35k in Lampazos the town next to Bustamante to the north. Just sayin It might not be a scam and if someone is interested in

Re: [Texascavers] Fish email?

2013-05-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
That is not ridiculously cheap for a house in Mexico. New houses in Monterrey sell for about 100k give or take a few. Last year my family bought a house with 43 acres for 35k in Lampazos the town next to Bustamante to the north. Just sayin It might not be a scam and if someone is interested in

Re: [Texascavers] Fish email?

2013-05-18 Thread Nico Escamilla
That is not ridiculously cheap for a house in Mexico. New houses in Monterrey sell for about 100k give or take a few. Last year my family bought a house with 43 acres for 35k in Lampazos the town next to Bustamante to the north. Just sayin It might not be a scam and if someone is interested in

Re: [Texascavers] Yet Another Unexciting Mexico Travel Report

2013-05-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Very nice report David, hope it helps more cavers start coming back here El martes, 7 de mayo de 2013, David Ochel escribió: Hola, Your mileage may of course vary, but here's another report of not having any issues driving around parts of Mexico... Early March I drove my truck down to

Re: [Texascavers] Yet Another Unexciting Mexico Travel Report

2013-05-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Very nice report David, hope it helps more cavers start coming back here El martes, 7 de mayo de 2013, David Ochel escribió: Hola, Your mileage may of course vary, but here's another report of not having any issues driving around parts of Mexico... Early March I drove my truck down to

Re: [Texascavers] Yet Another Unexciting Mexico Travel Report

2013-05-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Very nice report David, hope it helps more cavers start coming back here El martes, 7 de mayo de 2013, David Ochel escribió: Hola, Your mileage may of course vary, but here's another report of not having any issues driving around parts of Mexico... Early March I drove my truck down to

Re: [Texascavers] Superhydrophobic Mud-Proof Coating

2013-03-27 Thread Nico Escamilla
I was looking at this product several days ago and its not cheap at all, apparently its a two coat system. http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/products/ El martes, 26 de marzo de 2013, Amy Jasek escribió: Somebody should contact them - who knows they might send free samples Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] Superhydrophobic Mud-Proof Coating

2013-03-27 Thread Nico Escamilla
I was looking at this product several days ago and its not cheap at all, apparently its a two coat system. http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/products/ El martes, 26 de marzo de 2013, Amy Jasek escribió: Somebody should contact them - who knows they might send free samples Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] Superhydrophobic Mud-Proof Coating

2013-03-27 Thread Nico Escamilla
I was looking at this product several days ago and its not cheap at all, apparently its a two coat system. http://www.ultraeverdrystore.com/products/ El martes, 26 de marzo de 2013, Amy Jasek escribió: Somebody should contact them - who knows they might send free samples Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico border news

2013-03-16 Thread Nico Escamilla
David, please go back to your corner and think about what you just did. Nico On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know how many cavers north of the border are venturing south these days to go caving.I can say that they should not cross the border

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico border news

2013-03-16 Thread Nico Escamilla
David, please go back to your corner and think about what you just did. Nico On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know how many cavers north of the border are venturing south these days to go caving.I can say that they should not cross the border

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico border news

2013-03-16 Thread Nico Escamilla
David, please go back to your corner and think about what you just did. Nico On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know how many cavers north of the border are venturing south these days to go caving.I can say that they should not cross the border

[Texascavers] Shell

2013-01-06 Thread Nico Escamilla
-- Sent from my Iphone

[Texascavers] Shell

2013-01-06 Thread Nico Escamilla
Howdy I was wondering if any of y'all has a camper shell, canopy, topper or whatever its called that might fit a short bed dodge truck. I need one of those for a very long caving trip. Free, cheap? Please contact me off list. Nico -- Sent from my Iphone

[Texascavers] Shell

2013-01-06 Thread Nico Escamilla
-- Sent from my Iphone

[Texascavers] Shell

2013-01-06 Thread Nico Escamilla
Howdy I was wondering if any of y'all has a camper shell, canopy, topper or whatever its called that might fit a short bed dodge truck. I need one of those for a very long caving trip. Free, cheap? Please contact me off list. Nico -- Sent from my Iphone

[Texascavers] Shell

2013-01-06 Thread Nico Escamilla
-- Sent from my Iphone

[Texascavers] Shell

2013-01-06 Thread Nico Escamilla
Howdy I was wondering if any of y'all has a camper shell, canopy, topper or whatever its called that might fit a short bed dodge truck. I need one of those for a very long caving trip. Free, cheap? Please contact me off list. Nico -- Sent from my Iphone

Re: [Texascavers] mexico traveling

2012-12-13 Thread Nico Escamilla
About 3 times out of ten I've been searched on my way to Mexico from Tx, one in particular where the guy was asking me a bunch of questions and tried to catch me off guard: so how long did you tell me that you have been a lawyer for? I never said I was a lawyer, officer. Where did that come from?

[Texascavers] mexico travel

2012-11-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Good news (or sorta) for those who still travel to Mexico. My local congressman is trying eliminate or waive the security deposit to get a vehicle permit for traveling. I recall that being 400 dollars iirc, but he mentions 650, either way its pretty good news. Lets hope it passes, keep your

[Texascavers] sighting

2012-11-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
there was a caver sighting by a friend of mine, she saw a silver ford focus hatchback on hwy 71 and Hamilton Pool rd... wonder who that was

[Texascavers] sighting

2012-11-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
there was a caver sighting by a friend of mine, she saw a silver ford focus hatchback on hwy 71 and Hamilton Pool rd... wonder who that was

[Texascavers] sighting

2012-11-02 Thread Nico Escamilla
there was a caver sighting by a friend of mine, she saw a silver ford focus hatchback on hwy 71 and Hamilton Pool rd... wonder who that was

Re: [Texascavers] Menu

2012-10-16 Thread Nico Escamilla
You beat me to it Ediger, I was gonna say the same thing about mayas having peccaris which to this day is still used in tamales and chorizo by a lot of people El martes, 16 de octubre de 2012, Gill Edigar escribió: Beans? OK, but on the side, not ruining the purity of the chili. They had

Re: [Texascavers] Menu

2012-10-16 Thread Nico Escamilla
You beat me to it Ediger, I was gonna say the same thing about mayas having peccaris which to this day is still used in tamales and chorizo by a lot of people El martes, 16 de octubre de 2012, Gill Edigar escribió: Beans? OK, but on the side, not ruining the purity of the chili. They had

Re: [Texascavers] travels in Mexico

2012-08-11 Thread Nico Escamilla
Where's the like button? El viernes, 10 de agosto de 2012, Nancy Weaver escribió: Just returned from a 10 day splendid driving trip from Austin to Zacatecas. We had a swift friendly crossing at Laredo, an easy drive on the toll road south. We spent a couple of days in Real de Catorce, hiking

Re: [Texascavers] Help - speed, tire size change

2012-07-31 Thread Nico Escamilla
All engines have an RPM sweet spot so to speak, when you get past it your fuel economy goes down.. To move the larger mass of bigger tires you need more power which requires higher rpm and hurts your pocket, like Carl said use your gps, I jumped from stock to 35 tires on my dodge and theres a

Re: [Texascavers] Help - speed, tire size change

2012-07-31 Thread Nico Escamilla
All engines have an RPM sweet spot so to speak, when you get past it your fuel economy goes down.. To move the larger mass of bigger tires you need more power which requires higher rpm and hurts your pocket, like Carl said use your gps, I jumped from stock to 35 tires on my dodge and theres a

Re: [Texascavers] Carbon Dioxide

2012-07-29 Thread Nico Escamilla
El domingo, 29 de julio de 2012, Don Cooper escribió: It is in fact the accumulation of CO2 in your body and not the lack of oxygen that causes the gasp reflex You can't inhale pure CO2 - somehow your lungs reflexively signal your diaphragm to expel. With CO2, I believe you'd wretch and

Re: [Texascavers] Carbon Dioxide

2012-07-29 Thread Nico Escamilla
El domingo, 29 de julio de 2012, Don Cooper escribió: It is in fact the accumulation of CO2 in your body and not the lack of oxygen that causes the gasp reflex You can't inhale pure CO2 - somehow your lungs reflexively signal your diaphragm to expel. With CO2, I believe you'd wretch and

Re: [Texascavers] Carbon Dioxide

2012-07-29 Thread Nico Escamilla
El domingo, 29 de julio de 2012, Don Cooper escribió: It is in fact the accumulation of CO2 in your body and not the lack of oxygen that causes the gasp reflex You can't inhale pure CO2 - somehow your lungs reflexively signal your diaphragm to expel. With CO2, I believe you'd wretch and

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Nico Escamilla
That's only four Lyndon, come on.. you can do better than that. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Lyndon Tiu l...@alumni.sfu.ca wrote: Cavers are good people. I get to go camping for cheap surrrounded by good people. I get to do something fun and exciting with good people. I get good food

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Nico Escamilla
Nah, dont ask me. I do it for selfish non scientific purposes, bragging rights, among other things. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Nico, where's your list? 4 reasons is better than zero! :) On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Nico Escamilla pitboun

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Nico Escamilla
That's only four Lyndon, come on.. you can do better than that. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Lyndon Tiu l...@alumni.sfu.ca wrote: Cavers are good people. I get to go camping for cheap surrrounded by good people. I get to do something fun and exciting with good people. I get good food

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Nico Escamilla
Nah, dont ask me. I do it for selfish non scientific purposes, bragging rights, among other things. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Nico, where's your list? 4 reasons is better than zero! :) On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Nico Escamilla pitboun

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Nico Escamilla
That's only four Lyndon, come on.. you can do better than that. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Lyndon Tiu l...@alumni.sfu.ca wrote: Cavers are good people. I get to go camping for cheap surrrounded by good people. I get to do something fun and exciting with good people. I get good food

Re: [Texascavers] 10 Reasons I Would Rather Be Caving

2012-05-22 Thread Nico Escamilla
Nah, dont ask me. I do it for selfish non scientific purposes, bragging rights, among other things. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Nico, where's your list? 4 reasons is better than zero! :) On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Nico Escamilla pitboun

Re: [Texascavers]

2012-05-01 Thread Nico Escamilla
we maxed at 118 last summer, or the one before cant remember. On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.comwrote: Ah the temperate Northwest...just into the 80s last week and in the mid-60s this week. Also, a few showers. I doubt we'll get to 111 this

Re: [Texascavers]

2012-05-01 Thread Nico Escamilla
we maxed at 118 last summer, or the one before cant remember. On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.comwrote: Ah the temperate Northwest...just into the 80s last week and in the mid-60s this week. Also, a few showers. I doubt we'll get to 111 this

Re: [Texascavers]

2012-05-01 Thread Nico Escamilla
we maxed at 118 last summer, or the one before cant remember. On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.comwrote: Ah the temperate Northwest...just into the 80s last week and in the mid-60s this week. Also, a few showers. I doubt we'll get to 111 this

Re: [Texascavers] Diver dies in Hawaiian cave

2012-04-30 Thread Nico Escamilla
What ever happened to common sense? I dont know about this guy but I learned that jumping from tall places was dangerous at a very early age. Nico On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.comwrote: Apparently not. From: stefan.crea...@arm.com To:

Re: [Texascavers]

2012-04-30 Thread Nico Escamilla
111? yikes! its been mild around here in the 90s but reaching 111 is only a matter of time. On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:01 PM, dirt...@comcast.net wrote: Summer should come in a couple more weeks. It's 111 (F) in Terlingua - DirtDoc Nico is it hitting 100 deg. F down there, yet?

Re: [Texascavers] Diver dies in Hawaiian cave

2012-04-30 Thread Nico Escamilla
What ever happened to common sense? I dont know about this guy but I learned that jumping from tall places was dangerous at a very early age. Nico On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.comwrote: Apparently not. From: stefan.crea...@arm.com To:

Re: [Texascavers]

2012-04-30 Thread Nico Escamilla
111? yikes! its been mild around here in the 90s but reaching 111 is only a matter of time. On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:01 PM, dirt...@comcast.net wrote: Summer should come in a couple more weeks. It's 111 (F) in Terlingua - DirtDoc Nico is it hitting 100 deg. F down there, yet?

Re: [Texascavers] Diver dies in Hawaiian cave

2012-04-30 Thread Nico Escamilla
What ever happened to common sense? I dont know about this guy but I learned that jumping from tall places was dangerous at a very early age. Nico On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.comwrote: Apparently not. From: stefan.crea...@arm.com To:

Re: [Texascavers]

2012-04-30 Thread Nico Escamilla
111? yikes! its been mild around here in the 90s but reaching 111 is only a matter of time. On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:01 PM, dirt...@comcast.net wrote: Summer should come in a couple more weeks. It's 111 (F) in Terlingua - DirtDoc Nico is it hitting 100 deg. F down there, yet?

Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?

2012-03-09 Thread Nico Escamilla
Miller her...@cavechat.org* wrote: From: Herman Miller her...@cavechat.org Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break? To: Nico Escamilla pitboun...@gmail.com Cc: Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.com, Texas Cavers texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Thursday, March

Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?

2012-03-09 Thread Nico Escamilla
Miller her...@cavechat.org* wrote: From: Herman Miller her...@cavechat.org Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break? To: Nico Escamilla pitboun...@gmail.com Cc: Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.com, Texas Cavers texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Thursday, March

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