[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting - LOCATION CHANGE

2017-06-05 Thread Aubri Jenson via Texascavers
As of this week, we'll be back in *Painter Hall 2.48* until August 23! https://goo.gl/maps/Wun8LuQh7DR2 Aubri Jenson UT Grotto Vice Chair 512-284-1500 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] a funny story

2017-06-04 Thread Lee H. Skinner via Texascavers
Wow, David. That is not funny. I'm glad you got all those things with your memories back. That would have really upset me. Get those A.S.S. Newsletters into a sage archive ASAP. Hope you;re feeling a lot better now. (My email spellchecker just tried to turn texascavers into

[Texascavers] a funny story

2017-06-03 Thread David via Texascavers
My estranged-wife hired a day-laborer today to clean out "our" garage and did not tell me. She threw away my very first real caving pack that had a TSA patch sewn to it. She threw away what may be the only know copies of A.S.S. Newsletters from 1987. My old Wheat-lamp from the 1987 era.

[Texascavers] The Bone Cave harvestman: Tiny orange icon for unexceptional animals :

2017-06-03 Thread Jerryatkin via Texascavers
--- Begin Message --- The Bone Cave harvestman: Tiny orange icon for unexceptional animals The Bone Cave harvestman: Tiny orange icon for unexceptional animals BY ETHAN SHAW JUNE 02 2017

[Texascavers] Flying to NSS Convention ??

2017-06-03 Thread David via Texascavers
I procrastinated and the airline ticket prices jumped $ 60. I doubt I will be flying. David Locklear ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] a new cave rescue story

2017-06-03 Thread Nancy Weaver via Texascavers
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.

[Texascavers] a new cave rescue story

2017-06-02 Thread David via Texascavers
This story appeared yesterday in the "Harrowgate Advertiser." Cave rescues invariably are long duration and demand major logistical movement of rescue gear not just to the cave entrance but getting it through the complicated cave systems. Many members are needed for this exhausting work. Last

[Texascavers] Sotanos of Mars

2017-06-02 Thread David via Texascavers
Ladies and Gentlemen , get your Mars cave pack ready. Today's image in the news appears to show that warm air rises out of the deep sotano and carries dust in the direction of the prevailing wind. Warm air should mean passage below. Is it bigger than Devil's Sinkhole ? Looks bigger than El

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-02 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cavetex Feel free to search for locklear or his email :) Charles wo...@justfamily.org On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 7:51 PM, Jerry via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com>

Re: [Texascavers] NSS Convention - to drive or fly from Houston ??

2017-06-02 Thread Stefan Creaser via Texascavers
Stay home; much better option. From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of David via Texascavers Sent: Friday, June 2, 2017 3:06 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: David <dlocklea...@gmail.com> Subject: [Texascavers] NSS Convention - to drive or fl

[Texascavers] NSS Convention - to drive or fly from Houston ??

2017-06-02 Thread David via Texascavers
http://david-locklear.blogspot.com/2017/06/nss-convention-trip-preparation.html ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread Jerry via Texascavers
encio." Jerry. -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> To: texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Cc: Marvin and Lisa <mlmil...@gvtc.com> Sent: Thu, Jun 1, 2017 7:31 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still

Re: [Texascavers] Topo maps

2017-06-01 Thread James Jasek via Texascavers
my iPhone On Jun 1, 2017, at 7:28 PM, JAMES JASEK via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: The message was meant for Pete but here is the app http://topomapsapp.com It is only make for the iPhone James Jasek > On Jun 1, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Morgan Kainu via Texascavers >

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 8:31 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: Marvin and Lisa <mlmil...@gvtc.com> Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ? Yeah. Despite his statements to the negative, I’m looking f

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers
[mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Stefan Creaser via Texascavers Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 5:37 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: Stefan Creaser <stefan.crea...@arm.com> Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ? Well at least *somebody* is posting som

Re: [Texascavers] Topo maps

2017-06-01 Thread JAMES JASEK via Texascavers
The message was meant for Pete but here is the app http://topomapsapp.com It is only make for the iPhone James Jasek > On Jun 1, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Morgan Kainu via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > What is the map app? New to these email threads and ho

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread Stefan Creaser via Texascavers
Well at least *somebody* is posting something! Quit complaining and post something cave related then, it’s too quiet here. -Stefan (retired cook and now professional PITA) From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of James Jasek via Texascavers Sent: Thursday

Re: [Texascavers] Topo maps

2017-06-01 Thread Morgan Kainu via Texascavers
What is the map app? New to these email threads and hoping to learn more! Best, Morgan Kainu - Denton, TX On Jun 1, 2017 5:14 PM, "James Jasek via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: Pete Did you try the map app I suggested. What do you think of the app. J

[Texascavers] Topo maps

2017-06-01 Thread James Jasek via Texascavers
Pete Did you try the map app I suggested. What do you think of the app. Jim Sent from my iPhone ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread James Jasek via Texascavers
It is more or less like he is the only one posting on CaveTex and is the reason I got off. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Louise Power via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: I thought you said a couple of years ago that you were going to quit emailing b

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
I thought you said a couple of years ago that you were going to quit emailing because nobody answered. Now nobody is answering the blog. Does this tell you something? From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of David via Texas

[Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

2017-06-01 Thread David via Texascavers
I have decided to give blogging another try.My previous attempts failed miserably to annoy anybody. I am not sure how you find me on a blog, but I think the link below shows 10 post that I blogged over the last 4 years. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768672593579462012 Below

Re: [Texascavers] Need help with a Property Evaluation Near Devils Sinkhole on Sunday, June 4th

2017-06-01 Thread jerryatkin--- via Texascavers
--- Begin Message --- Have you tried requesting data on caves from the TSS for that area? Might save you some time and trouble. Then again . Jerry. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2017, at 7:24 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Folks, >

Re: [Texascavers] Need help with a Property Evaluation Near Devils Sinkhole on Sunday, June 4th

2017-06-01 Thread PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers
Forsythe Browder, KY  On Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:24 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: Folks, I’ve been working on a tracer testing project near Rocksprings, Texas over the last couple of months. We’re partnered with UT-San Antonio, Devils Si

[Texascavers] Need help with a Property Evaluation Near Devils Sinkhole on Sunday, June 4th

2017-06-01 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
Folks, I’ve been working on a tracer testing project near Rocksprings, Texas over the last couple of months. We’re partnered with UT-San Antonio, Devils Sinkhole State Natural Area, Nueces River Authority, Real Edwards Conservation District, TTU – Junction, and local landowners. Our interest

[Texascavers] another LED flashlight

2017-05-31 Thread David via Texascavers
Sometimes, when life just beats you down, the best thing to do is run to your nearest store and buy a new LED flashlight. So that is what I did. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1000-Lumen-Virtually-Unbreakable-Aluminum-Flashlight-99294/205937853 Calling this flashlight a manly flashlight

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-30 Thread Pete Lindsley via Texascavers
at 2:55 PM, JAMES JASEK via Texascavers wrote: I use an app in my iPhone called Topo Maps: It really is a fantastic app as you can load in any Topo Maps of all of American and it is just part of the app. Maps can be loaded as a small map, but I recommend using the full topo maps. This way th

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-30 Thread JAMES JASEK via Texascavers
://topomapsapp.com There is more in this app than I can describe. Look hat the site I sent James Jasek > On May 30, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Louise Power via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > Hi Charlie, > > I may be (definitely am) old fashioned, but I sti

Re: [Texascavers] Apache hires U.S. cave institute to study water in West Texas’ Alpine High oil field :

2017-05-30 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp via Texascavers
, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com From: Logan McNatt via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> To: Jerry <jerryat...@aol.com>; swrcav...@googlegroups.com; Texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: Logan McNatt <lmcn..

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-30 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
Hi Charlie, I may be (definitely am) old fashioned, but I still trust paper more than electronics. Louise From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of Charles Loving via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Tue

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-30 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
Thank the gods some one can use maps. When Kim Jung Ding Batt destroyed the GPS system. On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 9:52 PM, PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Hey, topos are still in style. That is all I use. A topo with a cave > location is the si

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-29 Thread PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers
a story at the NM convention coming up fast. Preston in KY On Monday, May 29, 2017 10:58 AM, Pete Lindsley via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: Charles and David: I thought Navigon was a bit pricy, particularly since long ago I had purchased iHike, following many

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-29 Thread Pete Lindsley via Texascavers
te On May 28, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers wrote: I'd suggest using your smartphone, and IMHO, google maps is superior to anything else, including the dedicated ones. The fact that it's always updating and you can send corrections as well is great. It will do offli

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-29 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
Goldsmith via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > I'd suggest using your smartphone, and IMHO, google maps is superior to > anything else, including the dedicated ones. The fact that it's always > updating and you can send corrections as well is great. >

Re: [Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-28 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
as a backup that has offline maps, Navigon. On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 2:12 PM, David via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > This may surprise the young cavers, but just about 5 years ago, most > cavers did not have any kind of street navigation gadget in their cars. &g

Re: [Texascavers] Balmorhea caves

2017-05-27 Thread Terry Holsinger via Texascavers
That would have been Susan Penny (and the pup was Ruby) and she currently lives near Ft Davis. Terry H. On 2017-05-27 3:41, David via Texascavers wrote: Around 1995, a group of cavers met at the park and visited 2 caves 7 miles west of there. Below is a very fuzzy memory: Attendees were

[Texascavers] Balmorhea caves

2017-05-27 Thread David via Texascavers
Around 1995, a group of cavers met at the park and visited 2 caves 7 miles west of there. Below is a very fuzzy memory: Attendees were James Loftin, his friend Pearson ??, myself and Oren Tranbarger and his wife, Barbara and a girl on a motorcycle with a dog seat. She was formerly a DFW caver in

Re: [Texascavers] Apache hires U.S. cave institute to study water in West Texas’ Alpine High oil field :

2017-05-27 Thread Logan McNatt via Texascavers
Thanks for the news update, Jerry. This quote from the related article really bothers me: "In addition, at least four of the nine members appointed to the parks and wildlife commission work for oil companies or own mineral rights, including Kelcy L. Warren, chief

[Texascavers] Apache hires U.S. cave institute to study water in West Texas’ Alpine High oil field :

2017-05-26 Thread Jerry via Texascavers
--- Begin Message --- Apache hires U.S. cave institute to study water in West Texas’ Alpine High oil field Posted by David Hunn Date: May 26, 2017 Houston oil and gas company Apache Corp. has hired the nation’s preeminent cave research

[Texascavers] Cave dig tomorrow in Sonora

2017-05-26 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
Folks, Jacqui Thomas and I have scheduled a cave dig for tomorrow in Sonora. This is a really neat dig with lots of possibilities. We're going to meet tomorrow (Saturday) around 10 am at the donut shop. Let me know if you're interested and I'll fill you in on the details. Geary Schindel

[Texascavers] GPS Navigation gadgets

2017-05-26 Thread David via Texascavers
This may surprise the young cavers, but just about 5 years ago, most cavers did not have any kind of street navigation gadget in their cars. I can only guess that 40% either have a dedicated navigation gadget in their car, or they mount their large smartphone or phablets in a bracket. I hope to

Re: [Texascavers] Coordinated hunting of bats among snakes

2017-05-26 Thread Sleazeweazel via Texascavers
--- Begin Message --- Various pit vipers such as moccasins and rattlesnappers are social to a degree, but it is a stretch to call lining up at trough for a good feed a social act despite the fact that you are "rubbing shoulders" with your snakey buddies. Despite numerous injuries and

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Coordinated hunting of bats among snakes

2017-05-26 Thread Mixon Bill via Texascavers
John Cooper's memoir as a cave biologist has recently been published by the NSS. See ad is March NSS News. Its title is "The Cave of the Boa Constrictors." It begins with several chapters on Coop's visit to Cuba many years ago, including a photo of boa constrictors in that cave on p. 65. A good

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Coordinated hunting of bats among snakes

2017-05-26 Thread Lee H. Skinner via Texascavers
On 5/26/2017 11:31 AM, Ray Keeler wrote: Great! But can they be taught to survey? ... but how would they hold the compass and light let alone sketch ... oh well. -Original Message- From:swrcav...@googlegroups.com [mailto:swrcav...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee H. Skinner Sent:

Re: [Texascavers] Coordinated hunting of bats among snakes

2017-05-26 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
, I'd sit on my back porch and watch. From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of Lee H. Skinner via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 9:34 AM To: Texas Cavers; New Mexico Cavers Cc: Lee H. Ski

[Texascavers] Coordinated hunting of bats among snakes

2017-05-26 Thread Lee H. Skinner via Texascavers
Cuban boas apparently coordinate the hunt: http://gizmodo.com/coordinated-boa-attacks-are-a-horror-you-didn-t-know-ex-1795540299 Lee Skinner ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

[Texascavers] LED flashlight review

2017-05-23 Thread David via Texascavers
I imagine most of you no longer carry a large flashlight in your cave-pack, unless there is a specific need for one. But it still seems like a good idea to me to carry a tiny flashlight, or maglight or whatever term you use for a light that only uses 1 or 2 AA or AAA size batteries.( LED

[Texascavers] a live music proposal for caving events

2017-05-23 Thread David via Texascavers
There is a musician on Youtube, who I think is very talented. He is available to do shows like caver events. He can be reached at: bradmyersmu...@gmail.com He is what some refer to as a loop artist, meaning he starts out slow performing single instruments, recording each part and playing

[Texascavers] Roadtrip Tip - Part 2

2017-05-22 Thread David via Texascavers
I have never heard of this: https://www.buc-ees.com/refundrequest.php?n= Apparently, that is what caused all the commotion. D.L. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] mountain-climbing related

2017-05-21 Thread Fritz Holt via Texascavers
David, There were once two Cypress trees in the same area. Is one still there? Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2017, at 12:53 PM, David via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > In the news today, a mountain-climber is reporting that an earthquake > ha

[Texascavers] Road-trip tip

2017-05-21 Thread David via Texascavers
I am behind times on a variety of topics, especially topics related to spending money wisely. I did not realize that purchasing gas at the pump with a debit card is a very very bad thing to do.Never ever do it. And especially never do it on a Saturday night. I would be interested in

Re: [Texascavers] mountain-climbing related

2017-05-21 Thread Bill Steele via Texascavers
gt; On May 21, 2017, at 12:53 PM, David via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > In the news today, a mountain-climber is reporting that an earthquake > has removed the Hillary Step from Mount Everest. A photo he posted shows > about a 20 foot piece of

[Texascavers] mountain-climbing related

2017-05-21 Thread David via Texascavers
In the news today, a mountain-climber is reporting that an earthquake has removed the Hillary Step from Mount Everest. A photo he posted shows about a 20 foot piece of rock missing, and the area covered in snow, making it just a hop over some very slippery boulders. I guess one could assume

Re: [Texascavers] a geology article

2017-05-18 Thread T Mano via Texascavers
Life Buddy On May 18, 2017 2:08 AM, "David via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > The link below might be of interest to some of you, since it is > a geology article > > http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-zealand-quake-scientists

Re: [Texascavers] Cuban cavers

2017-05-18 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp via Texascavers
--- Begin Message --- PM sent Sent from my iPhone > On May 18, 2017, at 6:01 PM, Dwight via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > Many of you know we have made 5 trips to Cuba since 2012. Just came back from > the Oriente (Holguin, Gibara, Camaguey, and S

[Texascavers] Cuban cavers

2017-05-18 Thread Dwight via Texascavers
Many of you know we have made 5 trips to Cuba since 2012. Just came back from the Oriente (Holguin, Gibara, Camaguey, and Santiago de Cuba). Met with more than a dozen groups of cavers, got into a few caves, and made a lot of contacts with the Cuban cavers, both old timers and new very active

Re: [Texascavers] PESH Trip Report at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-05-18 Thread PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers
to NM. On Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:40 PM, Bennett Lee via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: Do all you Bexar Grotto members remember the hubbub with PESH and getting a presenter to the Bexar Grotto?  Fernando did a great job—but this Monday, May 22, we have all th

[Texascavers] a geology article

2017-05-18 Thread David via Texascavers
The link below might be of interest to some of you, since it is a geology article http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-zealand-quake-scientists-surprise-underground-hot-water/ On a personal note, sort of related to that topic in the article. When I was a senior in high school, (

[Texascavers] PESH Trip Report at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
Do all you Bexar Grotto members remember the hubbub with PESH and getting a presenter to the Bexar Grotto? Fernando did a great job-but this Monday, May 22, we have all the PESH details from the Man of Steele himself, Bill Steele! For those who don't know Bill, he fills his time traveling the

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Spring Meeting Minutes

2017-05-17 Thread PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers
Thanks for the TSA minutes. I read and now feel like in touch with Texas Cavers. Sorry we could not make it to the weekend. Preston Forsythe in KY On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 2:51 PM, Elizabeth Herren via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: Hello everyone! The

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Meeting Minutes

2017-05-16 Thread Elizabeth Herren via Texascavers
Hello everyone! The Spring Member's Meeting Minutes have been posted online. Enjoy! https://www.cavetexas.org/TSA/meetingminutes.html Thank you - Liz Herren ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] The Brits are coming.......

2017-05-13 Thread David via Texascavers
I propose Texas and Oklahoma cavers unite and throw them a party at Alabaster Caverns and encourage them to make a small 340 mile detour, ( depending on whether they would be willing to go through Wichita, Kansas, or straight down from Hays. ) The caverns are only a day's bike ride from Medicine

[Texascavers] The British are coming.......

2017-05-13 Thread Terry Holsinger via Texascavers
Some of y'all already know British cavers/cave divers Chris Jewell, Laura Trowbridge and Scott Marsh. These three balmy Brits have started out an across the continental USoA on a bicycle "race" following the TransAmerica Trail. They started at Yorktown Virginia on May 5th and have a long ride

[Texascavers] a LED headlamp review

2017-05-12 Thread David via Texascavers
Several years ago, Coast Company came out with a nice looking headlamp called the HL8. I imagine lots of cavers have tried the HL8, as it has been readily available at several stores.I had been wanting it since I first saw it. I was really looking forward to getting it someday. I finally

[Texascavers] new LED lanterns

2017-05-10 Thread David via Texascavers
LED lanterns have really taken off, more than anyone could have predicted. For $ 349 plus tax, you can get the Milwaukee M18 Radius. Only outputs 4,400 lumens, but in more directions than any LED lantern, meaning 360 plus either vertically upward or vertically downward ( depending how you hang

Re: [Texascavers] If you know Bob Liebman

2017-05-09 Thread Logan McNatt via Texascavers
David, If you would like to give that helmet a good permanent home, please consider donating/loaning it to the TSS "Museum". We have a display of historical items that have been donated by numerous old-time cavers. It includes helmets, carbide lamps, ropes and vertical

Re: [Texascavers] If you know Bob Liebman

2017-05-09 Thread David via Texascavers
If you mail him a letter, please feel free to include this one below: Dear Bob, At TCR in 1986, you donated a very rare Headmaster caving helmet as a door prize, and it was the top door prize that year. My name was drawn, to much hisses and sneers and laughter for winning that awesome helmet.

[Texascavers] If you know Bob Liebman

2017-05-08 Thread Bill Steele via Texascavers
I'm going to send him a letter tomorrow. Bill Steele Bob Liebman Update If you are a relatively new caver and don't remember Bob & Bob there's no need to read further. As I'm sure you know, Bob Liebman is one of the Bobs in Bob & Bob. His cave gear sales operation was a fixture at many

[Texascavers] Famous cavers in the news

2017-05-08 Thread David via Texascavers
The caver in the link below has attended some TSA functions. I will let him or someone else elaborate. http://m.hsuoracle.com/news/michael-taylor-return-of-the-caveman/article_55a01fb2-3407-11e7-b5d3-2fbbdf4a5442.html?mode=jqm ___ Texascavers mailing

Re: [Texascavers] caves for sale

2017-05-08 Thread David via Texascavers
I would donate a dollar if TCMA buys "access" to "River Styx Cave." ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Texas gypsum caves for sale

2017-05-08 Thread Terry Holsinger via Texascavers
have fun, relax or hunt. This would be perfect for the business that needs a retreat to send their clients and employees! Another thought may be to create a commercial park for people to rent out!" Terry H. On 5/8/2017 7:47 PM, Terry Holsinger via Texascavers wrote: Ben, Looks like th

Re: [Texascavers] Texas gypsum caves for sale

2017-05-08 Thread Terry Holsinger via Texascavers
Ben, Looks like that one may have been sold, but there is another one for sale as well http://www.rollingplainsrealty.com/Land-and-Lot-listings.html Terry H. On 5/8/2017 7:12 PM, Louise Power via Texascavers wrote: how much is this little gem of a section of land w/cave

Re: [Texascavers] Texas gypsum caves for sale

2017-05-08 Thread Gill Ediger via Texascavers
I don't know if I have room in my backyard for that big a cave.--Ediger On Monday, May 8, 2017 7:01 PM, Ben Hutchins via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: This sign was posted in Quanah in Hardeman County.___ Texas

Re: [Texascavers] Texas gypsum caves for sale

2017-05-08 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
how much is this little gem of a section of land w/cave? From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of Ben Hutchins via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 5:01 PM To: texascavers@texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam

2017-05-08 Thread Galen Falgout via Texascavers
Thanks On May 7, 2017 10:58 PM, "Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers" < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Louise, not everyone does that though, and it seems some people have > indeed marked at least some of our mail as spam via their clients, and all > it takes is on

Re: [Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam

2017-05-07 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
Power via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Just a note to mailing list. I have both *hotmail* and a* Mac computer*. > I've not had mine tampered with. I don't know about other computers, but if > the address for texas cavers is in your Outlook (now the administrat

[Texascavers] THE WALL ALONG THE RIO GRANDE

2017-05-07 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
I think some of the folks in this article who oppose that stupid wall could use support from those who are conservationists and would like to leave these places alone. I, for one, do not want to see it in the middle of Santa Elena Canyon and other river canyons in Big Bend.

Re: [Texascavers] aerial photos

2017-05-07 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
Thanks From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of David via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 5:46 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: David Subject: Re: [Texascavers] aerial photos Here

Re: [Texascavers] aerial photos

2017-05-07 Thread David via Texascavers
Here is one link for the new NASA images: http://www.space.com/36568-earth-day-national-parks-from-space-2017.html There are probably better images online somewhere. There is probably a cave entrance somewhere in each image. ___ Texascavers mailing

Re: [Texascavers] sort of map related

2017-05-07 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
send me a link for this From: Texascavers <texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com> on behalf of David via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 12:40 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: David Subject: [Texascavers]

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2017-05-07 Thread galenfalgout via Texascavers
--- Begin Message --- Charles how do I change texas caver to my Gmail account and delete the yahoo? My Gmail is galenfalg...@gmail.com  Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Louise Power via Texascavers <texascav

[Texascavers] sort of map related

2017-05-07 Thread David via Texascavers
>From David Locklear, I will refrain from posting stuff that has no interest in the future. NASA has released some aerial photos to the public of interesting natural areas. One could print those and overlay line maps or cave locations on them and show them off at a grotto meeting. All of the

Re: [Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam

2017-05-07 Thread Louise Power via Texascavers
com> on behalf of Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 9:57 AM To: Cavetex Cc: Charles Goldsmith Subject: [Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam We had 63 people from the list get removed this morning, all from aol, yahoo, hotmail and AT o

[Texascavers] Mailinst list and spam

2017-05-07 Thread Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
We had 63 people from the list get removed this morning, all from aol, yahoo, hotmail and AT owned domains (swbell.net and etc). I've added all of you back in. I have a feeling that some people on these email domains are marking some email from our mailing list as spam, and these services get

[Texascavers] Dr. Trevor Ford

2017-02-24 Thread David via Texascavers
I did not see that anybody posted Dr. Ford's passing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_D._Ford?wprov=sfla1 ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Mixon progress report

2017-02-24 Thread Jacqui Thomas via Texascavers
I'm sure there's a large group of us wishing the same. Thanks for the report and best wishes for your continuing recovery. Jacqui J. LaRue Thomas jlrtho...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> To: texas

Re: [Texascavers] Mixon progress report

2017-02-24 Thread PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers
Wish we were closer to help. Preston On Friday, February 24, 2017 8:20 AM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: Today (Friday) I am moving from physical therapy place following hospitalization with pneumonia to apartment 328 at Brookdale Gaines Ranch

[Texascavers] Mixon progress report

2017-02-24 Thread Mixon Bill via Texascavers
Today (Friday) I am moving from physical therapy place following hospitalization with pneumonia to apartment 328 at Brookdale Gaines Ranch, 4409 Gaines Ranch Loop, Austin 78735. I did not encourage visitors here at therapy, but visitors will be welcome at the apartment. Visitors are liable to

[Texascavers] Article on the old North Texas Speleological Society :

2017-02-23 Thread Jerry via Texascavers
Back in the Day: North Texas Speleological Society Bridget Knight , Wichita Falls 1:00 a.m. CT Feb. 22, 2017 Times Record News (Photo: TRN Archives) Decades have passed since anyone passed along news about the North Texas Speleological Society, but the dedicated

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] How to photograph a cave

2017-02-23 Thread Julia Germany via Texascavers
Hi Dave! Thank you for your reply. I figured you might have had interactions with NGS over the years. I understand about not making the comparisons. As I mentioned in my post, I am very prejudiced - I love your work, and feel privileged that I get to see so much of it. You are very kind to

[Texascavers] Battery technology, flashlights, and exoplanets

2017-02-22 Thread David via Texascavers
Fry's Electronics now has AA and AAA batteries that have a built-in charger inside the battery. It uses a microUSB cord that you plug into whatever kind of power-bank you have available, be it a battery-pack or charger, or lantern, or wind-up gizmo. These new batteries only have capactiy of 80

Re: [Texascavers] trapping hogs

2017-02-22 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
varieties where I hunt. They are fenced off and protected. On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:30 AM, via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > This is the best time of year to trap wild pigs. Fall acorns ect are gone > and spring greens are not up yet. Here is a article fro

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] How to photograph a cave

2017-02-22 Thread Julia Germany via Texascavers
While these fotos are nice and all.. Dave Bunnell's are waay better. (Maybe I am prejudiced!) SO - Dave - when are you gonna be on the cover of NG, and have a major article/foto spread?? :) julia Julia G Germany germa...@aol.com -Original Message-

[Texascavers] trapping hogs

2017-02-22 Thread via Texascavers
This is the best time of year to trap wild pigs. Fall acorns ect are gone and spring greens are not up yet. Here is a article from TxAgriLife extension about best practices https://ipmsouth.com/2017/02/21/the-best-window-of-time-to-trap-wild-pigs-is-about-to-close/

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] How to photograph a cave

2017-02-21 Thread Jerry via Texascavers
If you like Robbie's photos, then check out his portfolio gallery on his website. http://www.shonephotography.com/portfolios/ Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: Lee H. Skinner To: SWR Mailing List ; texascavers list

Re: [Texascavers] meat for TCR

2017-02-21 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
After I come back from Corpus I will try to contact Vico. He can contact me if he wants. I am off to Corpus to elect a new bishop for west Texas. On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 1:35 PM, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > Axis, aoudad, and pig is all good. I

[Texascavers] How to photograph a cave

2017-02-21 Thread Lee H. Skinner via Texascavers
From the National Geographic website today: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/02/how-to-photograph-a-cave/ Lee skinner ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] meat for TCR

2017-02-21 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
And I have freezer space. --Don > On Feb 21, 2017, at 1:35 PM, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > Axis, aoudad, and pig is all good. If the new cooks don't want it, I'll take > it. Vico and I can butcher and freeze it, and en

Re: [Texascavers] meat for TCR

2017-02-21 Thread Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
Axis, aoudad, and pig is all good. If the new cooks don't want it, I'll take it. Vico and I can butcher and freeze it, and enjoy it cooked in many delicious dishes. Crash Mobile email from my iPhone > On Feb 21, 2017, at 7:19 AM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > <texascavers@texasc

Re: [Texascavers] KWI Award Banquet reminder

2017-02-21 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
OK, I forwarded it to the Bexar Grotto email list. Do you have a facebook link also. Geary -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Schwartz, Benjamin F via Texascavers Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:19 PM To: texascavers

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