[Texascavers] Definition of Old-timer

2014-09-12 Thread David via Texascavers
I disagree that age should be a factor. A person must show proof they are an Old-timer to receive this sacred title. Here are examples of proof, 1 ). NSS # issued before 1970. 2 ). A certificate of caving merit issued before 1975, or a photo or major article in a respected caving publication,

Re: [Texascavers] Definition of Old-timer

2014-09-12 Thread Mark Minton via Texascavers
David, Maybe you're not an old-enough timer to remember this, but the major connections in Oaxaca didn't begin until 1980. That's when Li Nita was connected to Sotano de San Agustin, making Sistema Huautla the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere. Several more connections in Huautla

Re: [Texascavers] Definition of Old-timer

2014-09-12 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
Well crap. I don't qualify. On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 12:59 PM, David via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I disagree that age should be a factor. A person must show proof they are an Old-timer to receive this sacred title. Here are examples of proof, 1 ). NSS # issued