Re: [Texascavers] New book, Caving With Mitch

2022-07-01 Thread Mark Minton
I also did not see any AMCS publications for sale at the NSS Convenbtion. There isn't anything new, though; as far as I know there hasn't been an Activities Newsletter since No. 42 (2019). :-( Mark On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 10:01 AM Bill Steele wrote: > Hola Bill, > > I printed a copy and am

Re: [Texascavers] New book, Caving With Mitch

2022-07-01 Thread Bill Steele
Hola Bill, I printed a copy and am reading it. Wow, in the middle of page 14 Ab tells about meeting and being befriended by Bertha Semple. I knew her. In the fall of 1971 she and her husband, John, who lived across the road from Edward James’ Los Pozos, took me in and I stayed about a month

[Texascavers] New book, Caving With Mitch

2022-06-29 Thread William R. Elliott
*New book, Caving with Mitch* Announcing the publication of a new book, *Caving with Mitch**, *by *Francis E. Abernethy**. *The 80-page book with color covers is available as a *free pdf* to download at *https://cavelife.info/cuevashistoricas*/

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Caving in West Virigina

2019-09-03 Thread John Corcoran III
Thanks Mark! Regards, John -Original Message- From: swrcav...@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of mmin...@caver.net Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 8:40 AM To: CaveTex ; SWR Subject: [SWR CAVERS] Caving in West Virigina If anyone is curious about the type of caving we do in Germany

[Texascavers] Not the Caving Video of the Week

2019-09-03 Thread David
I think the video below qualifies as cave-porn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOEpOXsOwoo I guess somebody had to make such a video.I hope this does not become a fad or a trend. But I like the caving going on there.I hope I can do that someday. I am on Day # 20 of my adventure

[Texascavers] eco-tour caving

2019-07-17 Thread David
The article in the link below appears to be published today, but I think I have seen it before or something very similar to it. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/vietnam-best-caves/index.html You can view the photos at the links below and enlarge them by changing the number 1100 in the

[Texascavers] relating to caving and social media

2018-12-11 Thread David
>From David Locklear ( hit delete button now ) Back in 2011, there was quite a few cavers that were hostile towards Facebook.Trying to plan any caving event and mention Facebook, and one was met with unpleasant feedback. Ironically, at that same time, Google Plus was just getting its baby

[Texascavers] more Thai caving

2018-07-04 Thread David
One Thai news channel showed this video to explain to their viewers how incredibly difficult it would be for the boys to scuba-dive out of the cave https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=143=WtlwoX1YEmg Here is a food product to look for if you find yourself in Thailand

[Texascavers] More on caving videos

2018-07-02 Thread William R. Elliott
I recently posted a link to a video by Jean Luis Lacaille Múzquiz and his friends about Cueva de El Abra. See it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfH8_hJu5DU Attached is the 48K docx script of the video in Spanish and English by Jean Louis for those of you who might be interested in this

[Texascavers] FW: [NSSwest] Caving on this week's Science Friday

2017-11-22 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
Want to skip this week's "black Friday" for something that matters? Try Science Friday! This week, the nationally-broadcast radio show, Science Friday, includes an interview with NSS caver Dr. Jason Polk at Western Kentucky University's Crumps Cave research preserve. Be sure to tune in as Dr.

[Texascavers] Facebook and caving, etc.

2017-07-27 Thread David via Texascavers
It seems that as of July 2017, Facebook is currently more active with caving related topics than on listserves. Feel free to correct me. Is is just a fad ?? For example, almost all of the reports coming in this week from the Australian speleo event are being only discussed via Facebook.

Re: [Texascavers] looking for caving tips -Missouri

2017-07-25 Thread David via Texascavers
Over in southeast Missouri, between Eminence and Round Spring you will find fun things to do. Check out "Devil's Well" as you can do that by yourself. Even better, ask around to see if there is some caver that knows how to actually rappel into it. I think there is a light-bulb at the bottom

[Texascavers] a Russian caving vehicle

2017-06-12 Thread David via Texascavers
There are dozens of new videos on YouTube of extremely rich people showing off their expedition campers. Here is an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrYRjV1ijvA I would be content with about $ 20,000 of upgrades to my Sequoia, but it would make more sense to just buy a real 4x4 vehicle

[Texascavers] Bob & Bob Caving Supplies closing...

2017-04-06 Thread Wm Shrewsbury
All, Please forgive me for posting this here. We believe this is for a good cause and we’re trying to help Bob out. Wm Shrewsbury -- After 45 years of selling caving supplies, Bob Liebman is sad to announce that the time has come to close down the store, Bob & Bob

[Texascavers] Fwd: Convention caving on BLM lands :

2017-03-31 Thread Jerry
FYI, please forward to your grottos and membership accordingly. Federal agency permitting details will be forthcoming in the next week or so I am told. Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: Goodbar, James To: blandevoid ; Jerry

Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
ers@texascavers.com> Subject: Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman At the very least, someone from the UT Grotto might want to contact REI and get them to hand out information about the grotto to their caving trip participants. Diana ** D

Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Chris Lafferty via Texascavers
It’s not often that I add my two cents to these discussions, but in this case it’s worth mentioning an interested person could do much worse than paying for a guided caving trip through the REI Outdoor School. I think it’s a great thing that REI is endorsing these trips and raising caving

Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Diana Tomchick via Texascavers
At the very least, someone from the UT Grotto might want to contact REI and get them to hand out information about the grotto to their caving trip participants. Diana ** Diana R. Tomchick Professor Departments of Biophysics and Biochemistry

Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Heather Tucek via Texascavers
Nichols Outdoor Adventures doesn't offer a rappelling tour, since our insurance doesn't cover ropes. Also, it was our understanding that they were doing a one time trip with the previous superintendent. We had no clue that they were making this a recurring event, and it will be interesting to

Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Stefan Creaser via Texascavers
-314-1012, Internal: 11012. Email: stefan.crea...@arm.com. Skype: stefan_creaser -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Diana Tomchick via Texascavers Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 3:24 PM To: Cave Tex Subject: Re: [Texascavers] REI

Re: [Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Diana Tomchick via Texascavers
Wow, $145 for a guided trip into Gorman Creek Cave, complete with the wrong kind of rappelling device for a caver! Nichols Outdoor Adventure should charge more than $50 for their trip. Diana ** Diana R. Tomchick Professor Departments of

[Texascavers] REI wild caving trip in Statesman

2016-10-24 Thread Albach via Texascavers
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Re: [Texascavers] book review: Caving Basics

2016-08-13 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
the 57 switch backs or however many there were. Ran into Ed Alexander, Super Bounce and another group of caver types. The first cave trip. On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers < texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > "Caving Basics: A Comprehensive Guide for Be

[Texascavers] book review: Caving Basics

2016-08-13 Thread Mixon Bill via Texascavers
"Caving Basics: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginning Cavers," fourth edition. Edited by Dean Wiseman and Curt Harler. National Speleological Society, 2016. ISBN 978-1-68044-007-7. 8.5 by 11 inches, 271 pages, softbound. $25 (NSS members $22.50, life members $20). This book updates, sometimes

Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving

2016-07-10 Thread George Veni via Texascavers
Original message From: Julia Germany via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Date: 7/10/2016 00:27 (GMT-07:00) To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving Hi George! Very cool that there will be an updated report on this area. Is there a way

Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving

2016-07-10 Thread Julia Germany via Texascavers
...@aol.com -Original Message- From: George Veni via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> To: texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Sun, Jul 10, 2016 12:05 am Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving The geology there is the upper member of the Glen Ro

Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving

2016-07-09 Thread George Veni via Texascavers
ers@texascavers.com>; Marvin Miller <mlmil...@gvtc.com> Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving Marvin, Thanks for your report on today's trip by Bexar Grotto cavers to Kleck Park in Comal County. Refreshing to read a caving trip report on the texascavers list. Hope it will encourage

Re: [Texascavers] Comal County Caving

2016-07-09 Thread Logan McNatt via Texascavers
Marvin, Thanks for your report on today's trip by Bexar Grotto cavers to Kleck Park in Comal County. Refreshing to read a caving trip report on the texascavers list. Hope it will encourage other Texas cavers to send their reports. There is a lot of caving going on in Texas but much of it

[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] Rocky Mountain Caving, Winter 1989

2015-01-10 Thread Mixon Bill via Texascavers
DirtDoc -- I've got it. What do you need scanned? -- Mixon A fearless man cannot be brave. You may reply to the address this message (unless it's a TexasCavers list post) came from, but for long-term use, save:

[Texascavers] Rocky Mountain Caving, Winter 1989

2015-01-10 Thread via Texascavers
I'm looking for a copy of Rocky Mountain Caving, Winter 1989. If you will part with a copy or let me make a copy, please let me know. dirt...@comcast.net ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com |

[Texascavers] Immigration and caving

2014-11-21 Thread David via Texascavers
This falls under personal opinions and not caving related. I am only posting it because it is related to today's big news story. By David Locklear dlocklea...@gmail.com I hope I can make this sound caving related, but that is probably stretching it. I have heard rumors there are non-U.S.

Re: [Texascavers] Immigration and caving

2014-11-21 Thread Herman Miller via Texascavers
There are numerous avenues for individuals to come into the united states for recreation. many people in europe only need a passport to enter the country via the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Mexican citizens need either a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States or if making a crossing via sea or

[Texascavers] Is this caving ?

2014-11-13 Thread David via Texascavers
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Re: [Texascavers] related to caving in Cuba

2014-08-29 Thread Bill Steele via Texascavers
You may recall that as Maria began her talk on the anthropology of cavers she asked the audience why we were at the convention. I raised my hand and said, It's the gathering of the tribe. She shouted out, Yes, that's exactly what it is! Well yeah. Bill Sent from my iPhone Bill Steele

Re: [Texascavers] related to caving in Cuba

2014-08-29 Thread Diana Tomchick via Texascavers
Yes, indeed, that is the purpose of grotto meetings, TSA Convention and TCR, as well. The physical face-to-face meeting has different characteristics from the interactions on the Internet. Both are fine, in their own unique ways. Diana * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [Texascavers] related to caving in Cuba

2014-08-28 Thread PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers
Maia gave one of the best talks all week at the Huntsville convention. Preston in west K On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 6:02 AM, Bill Steele via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I'm going to Cuba on this same trip in Dec. Bill Sent from my iPhone Bill Steele 500 Kingston

Re: [Texascavers] related to caving in Cuba

2014-08-27 Thread Bill Steele via Texascavers
I'm going to Cuba on this same trip in Dec. Bill Sent from my iPhone Bill Steele 500 Kingston Dr. Irving, TX 75061 cell 214-770-4712 speleoste...@aol.com cwilliamste...@gmail.com On Aug 27, 2014, at 12:49 AM, David via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: Cooper. Hit delete

[Texascavers] related to caving in Cuba

2014-08-26 Thread David via Texascavers
Cooper. Hit delete button now. The link below is an article about a college professor hoping to get some speleo-interaction going between US and Cuban cavers. http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=105639 I am only posting this because it seems to be one of the more recent news articles that might

Re: [Texascavers] Food for caving trips

2014-02-16 Thread John Kerr
My bad (spelling). It should have been Soylent. https://campaign.soylent.me/soylent-free-your-body On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 12:47 PM, John Kerr jck...@gmail.com wrote: Theoretically, Soylant could become the ideal caving food, especially for expedition caving (primary considerations:

[Texascavers] Food for caving trips

2014-02-15 Thread David
A really experienced caver should write a really good informative article on the best foods to take on different kinds of caving trips. Here is a new pizza that might someday become available:

Re: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving

2013-12-23 Thread Julie Jenkins
there reading this, let me know of any upcoming trips. Thanks! julia germany -Original Message- From: Gill Edigar gi...@att.net To: Kurt L. Menking kmenk...@bcad.org Cc: Texas Cavers Texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 7:18 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving

2013-12-23 Thread Jerry
@texascavers.com Sent: Mon, Dec 23, 2013 6:11 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving Hey J2, what a Bee-atch!! Do u just drop old friends and run away? You've not gone caving w me, u always found a reason not to! U r a lying witch, a user of men and a cheat, dishonest in so many respects and u

Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon caving

2013-11-24 Thread Jim Kennedy
Yay! Trip reports on CaveTex! It sure beats the alternatives! Mobile email from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2013, at 11:02 PM, Marvin and Lisa mlmil...@gvtc.com wrote: 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

Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon caving

2013-11-24 Thread Chris Vreeland
Dang, I was on the digging trip when Rebecca first squeezed through to peer down that pit -- I had such high hopes for that lead had such a great time caving with her that day. This report closes a chapter on a favorite personal piece of caving history. Lost Pothole is a great cave. Still. I

[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] Paradise Canyon caving trip

2013-11-12 Thread Kurt L. Menking
The Paradise Canyon trip is still on for the weekend of Nov 22-24. The good news is, I have plenty of folks signed up to help, but the bad news is I need to say we now have enough. If you haven't signed up yet I can put you on a waiting list. If you have said you were coming and need to

[DFWgrotto] Fwd: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon caving trip

2013-11-12 Thread Diana Tomchick
From: Kurt L. Menking kmenk...@bcad.orgmailto:kmenk...@bcad.org Subject: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon caving trip Date: November 12, 2013 11:03:49 AM CST To: CaveTex texascavers@texascavers.commailto:texascavers@texascavers.com The Paradise Canyon trip is still on for the weekend of Nov 22-24

Re: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving

2013-11-07 Thread Gill Edigar
Yall please be aware of histo (and other lung fungus) being present in those little dry, dusty, windless caves. Also soft ticks that carry Lime (type) Diseases and Relapsing Fever. --Ediger On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 11:31 AM, Kurt L. Menking kmenk...@bcad.org wrote: I have set up a trip for

Re: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving

2013-11-07 Thread Julia Germany
- From: Gill Edigar gi...@att.net To: Kurt L. Menking kmenk...@bcad.org Cc: Texas Cavers Texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 7:18 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving Yall please be aware of histo (and other lung fungus) being present in those little dry, dusty

[Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving

2013-11-06 Thread Kurt L. Menking
I have set up a trip for November 22-24 to search for and map any caves in the cliff across from Paradise Canyon. During TCR Myself, Fran Hutchins, and Rob Bissett, surveyed a 120' long cave I found several years ago. There are numerous shelters visible, some of which I've checked out that

[DFWgrotto] Fwd: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving

2013-11-06 Thread Diana Tomchick
From: Kurt L. Menking kmenk...@bcad.orgmailto:kmenk...@bcad.org Subject: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon Caving Date: November 6, 2013 11:31:35 AM CST To: Texas Cavers Texascavers@texascavers.commailto:Texascavers@texascavers.com I have set up a trip for November 22-24 to search for and map any

[Texascavers] Re: solo caving, cave meditation

2013-09-16 Thread Logan McNatt
Forwarded on behalf of Barbara MacLeod: These were carefully-planned experiments in sensory isolation, set far into a familiar but then seldom-visited, beautifully decorated cave that was used by the Classic Maya to propitiate earth and rain gods. Ancient human bones and pottery were found

RE: [Texascavers] Re: Solo Caving

2013-09-16 Thread Louise Power
Was it 10 hours because you were having a good time or because you couldn't find your way out? From: ca...@caver.net To: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:42:32 -0500 Subject: [Texascavers] Re: Solo Caving Done a whole bunch in Amazing Maze Cave back in the mid 80's

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Solo Caving

2013-09-16 Thread Bill Bentley
Pure Fun! - Original Message - From: Louise Power To: Bill Bentley ; texas cavers Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:17 AM Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Re: Solo Caving Was it 10 hours because you were having a good time or because you couldn't find your way out

[Texascavers] Re: Solo Caving

2013-09-15 Thread Bill Bentley
Done a whole bunch in Amazing Maze Cave back in the mid 80's. I was in my 20's and was going to live forever. Regular pack nothing out of the ordinary. Can't remember if I told anyone where I was going or not. Would not do it again... I teach and preach against it now... The longest solo trip

[Texascavers] Re: Solo caving

2013-09-12 Thread David
This is a valid question, that can be discussed from a new perspective. Cavers have all sorts of information readily available now at the entrance of even the most remote caves.If a caver felt secure without being over-confident, they could easily text all their caving friends from say the

[Texascavers] Labor Day caving at Deep and Punkin

2013-08-29 Thread Geary Schindel
Folks, We have room for a few more folks at Deep and Punkin this Labor Day weekend. Let me know if you're interested in going. I'll send out details later this evening to those interested. I'm in training most of the day and away from email. Geary Schindel 210.326.1576 cell attachment:

[Texascavers] Labor Day caving at Deep and Punkin

2013-08-29 Thread Geary Schindel
Folks, We have room for a few more folks at Deep and Punkin this Labor Day weekend. Let me know if you're interested in going. I'll send out details later this evening to those interested. I'm in training most of the day and away from email. Geary Schindel 210.326.1576 cell attachment:

[Texascavers] a new caving video

2013-08-25 Thread David
Here is one of the latest caving videos uploaded to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2BcC9Zayjk It is the best one I have seen in a long time. David Locklear

[Texascavers] a new caving video

2013-08-25 Thread David
Here is one of the latest caving videos uploaded to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2BcC9Zayjk It is the best one I have seen in a long time. David Locklear

[Texascavers] Our Texas caving community

2013-08-03 Thread Mimi Jasek
This past year has not been kind to our community. We tragically lost one young member, another beloved member found out he is terminally ill, then Mallory and friend Rex get hurt, and now Gill. Through all of this, the only thing that should matter is sending all our best wishes and hopes for

[Texascavers] Our Texas caving community

2013-08-03 Thread Mimi Jasek
This past year has not been kind to our community. We tragically lost one young member, another beloved member found out he is terminally ill, then Mallory and friend Rex get hurt, and now Gill. Through all of this, the only thing that should matter is sending all our best wishes and hopes for

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee
Here's an idea. I like having our Spring and Fall Conventions documented in the Texas Caver. However, they are too big and have too much going on for any single person to write a report. How about we have a Remembering TSA Spring Convention 2012 section where people write a few short

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Mark . Alman
will go along nicely. Thanks, Mark From: Bennett Lee [mailto:texascav...@bennettandgina.com] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:15 PM To: TexasCavers Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles Here's an idea. I like having our Spring and Fall Conventions documented

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee
Here's an idea. I like having our Spring and Fall Conventions documented in the Texas Caver. However, they are too big and have too much going on for any single person to write a report. How about we have a Remembering TSA Spring Convention 2012 section where people write a few short

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Mark . Alman
will go along nicely. Thanks, Mark From: Bennett Lee [mailto:texascav...@bennettandgina.com] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:15 PM To: TexasCavers Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles Here's an idea. I like having our Spring and Fall Conventions documented

[Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Denise P
The Texascaver is in dire need of articles for the next issue. Please email Mark Alman at texascav...@yahoo.com with your fascinating caving articles. Otherwise, it will be a seriously scimpy issue. Let me know if I can help in any way, such as transcribing hand written articles. You can send

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Denise P
Hmm, maybe my address does not show? pepabe...@hotmail.com Thanks, Denise Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:46:25 -0500 From: hays...@centurytel.net To: pepabe...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles I would love to send yousome handwritten articles to this email

[Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Denise P
The Texascaver is in dire need of articles for the next issue. Please email Mark Alman at texascav...@yahoo.com with your fascinating caving articles. Otherwise, it will be a seriously scimpy issue. Let me know if I can help in any way, such as transcribing hand written articles. You can send

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Mark . Alman
for a change. Mark From: Denise P [mailto:pepabe...@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:35 AM To: TexasCavers Subject: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles The Texascaver is in dire need of articles for the next issue. Please email Mark Alman at texascav...@yahoo.com

[Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Denise P
The Texascaver is in dire need of articles for the next issue. Please email Mark Alman at texascav...@yahoo.com with your fascinating caving articles. Otherwise, it will be a seriously scimpy issue. Let me know if I can help in any way, such as transcribing hand written articles. You can send

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Mark . Alman
for a change. Mark From: Denise P [mailto:pepabe...@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:35 AM To: TexasCavers Subject: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles The Texascaver is in dire need of articles for the next issue. Please email Mark Alman at texascav...@yahoo.com

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-16 Thread Denise P
Hmm, maybe my address does not show? pepabe...@hotmail.com Thanks, Denise List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:46:25 -0500 From: hays...@centurytel.net To: pepabe...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles I would love to send yousome

[Texascavers] cave and caving pix

2012-05-06 Thread Mixon Bill
There are a zillion--well, 873--of Stephen Alvarez's photos of caves and caving at http://print.alvarezphotography.com/-/galleries/stock-collections/caves/ Alvarez is National Geographic's favorite cave photographer. The web site it a bit annoying in that you have to keep scrolling down to

[Texascavers] cave and caving pix

2012-05-06 Thread Mixon Bill
There are a zillion--well, 873--of Stephen Alvarez's photos of caves and caving at http://print.alvarezphotography.com/-/galleries/stock-collections/caves/ Alvarez is National Geographic's favorite cave photographer. The web site it a bit annoying in that you have to keep scrolling down to

[Texascavers] cave and caving pix

2012-05-06 Thread Mixon Bill
There are a zillion--well, 873--of Stephen Alvarez's photos of caves and caving at http://print.alvarezphotography.com/-/galleries/stock-collections/caves/ Alvarez is National Geographic's favorite cave photographer. The web site it a bit annoying in that you have to keep scrolling down to

[Texascavers] Question about caving in Mexico

2012-01-14 Thread Speleosteele
For the present I'm chicken to go caving in Mexico. I haven't been since April 2010, now almost two years. I miss it, and it saddens me to not be caving there. But my areas of interest, Tampaulipas and Guerrero, seem particularly dangerous with rampant criminal activity by increasingly bold

[Texascavers] Question about caving in Mexico

2012-01-14 Thread Speleosteele
For the present I'm chicken to go caving in Mexico. I haven't been since April 2010, now almost two years. I miss it, and it saddens me to not be caving there. But my areas of interest, Tampaulipas and Guerrero, seem particularly dangerous with rampant criminal activity by increasingly bold

[Texascavers] Question about caving in Mexico

2012-01-14 Thread Speleosteele
For the present I'm chicken to go caving in Mexico. I haven't been since April 2010, now almost two years. I miss it, and it saddens me to not be caving there. But my areas of interest, Tampaulipas and Guerrero, seem particularly dangerous with rampant criminal activity by increasingly bold

[Texascavers] Puerto Rican caving video

2011-11-13 Thread Mixon Bill
Gustavo Vela calls our attention to a video of the 2011 Rio Encantado expedition at http://vimeo.com/31946743 Some of you will recognize some of the participants. -- Mixon A bore is a person who talks when you wish him to listen.

[Texascavers] Puerto Rican caving video

2011-11-13 Thread Mixon Bill
Gustavo Vela calls our attention to a video of the 2011 Rio Encantado expedition at http://vimeo.com/31946743 Some of you will recognize some of the participants. -- Mixon A bore is a person who talks when you wish him to listen.

[Texascavers] sort of caving culture related

2011-10-20 Thread David
I just wanted to say I had a very enjoyable time at the UT Grotto meeting last night, and the warm welcome was appreciated.I highly recommend the Queso con Mambo at Sao Paulo's, and that cavers get there early to enjoy the happy hour. http://www.saopaulos.net/apertivos.html That

[Texascavers] sort of caving culture related

2011-10-20 Thread David
I just wanted to say I had a very enjoyable time at the UT Grotto meeting last night, and the warm welcome was appreciated.I highly recommend the Queso con Mambo at Sao Paulo's, and that cavers get there early to enjoy the happy hour. http://www.saopaulos.net/apertivos.html That

[Texascavers] sort of caving culture related

2011-10-20 Thread David
I just wanted to say I had a very enjoyable time at the UT Grotto meeting last night, and the warm welcome was appreciated.I highly recommend the Queso con Mambo at Sao Paulo's, and that cavers get there early to enjoy the happy hour. http://www.saopaulos.net/apertivos.html That

[Texascavers] Intro to Caving Slideshow?

2011-09-12 Thread Travis Scott
Howdy Fellow Speleonauts, I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has either power point slideshows or digital graphics that could be used in a slideshow for beginning cavers. And if so, would you be willing to share with me? I am looking for introduction /caving basics info and

[Texascavers] Intro to Caving Slideshow?

2011-09-12 Thread Travis Scott
Howdy Fellow Speleonauts, I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has either power point slideshows or digital graphics that could be used in a slideshow for beginning cavers. And if so, would you be willing to share with me? I am looking for introduction /caving basics info and

Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Gill Edigar
Bill Russell was walking along just ahead of the camera for a while during one of the 'jungle chop' sequences. I kept thinking I got glimpses of Joe Sumbera bearded out but never got a good enough frontal shot to say positively. I was nearly 3000 miles away in Virginia at the time but it was news

RE: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark . Alman
can always use more articles like this (God, could I?!). Thanks, (The other) Mark -Original Message- From: Mark Minton [mailto:mmin...@caver.net] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:56 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Gill Edigar
Bill Russell was walking along just ahead of the camera for a while during one of the 'jungle chop' sequences. I kept thinking I got glimpses of Joe Sumbera bearded out but never got a good enough frontal shot to say positively. I was nearly 3000 miles away in Virginia at the time but it was news

Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark Minton
The trip when this video was made took place in December 1974 as I stated. The mine road was just being completed. In fact, when we first arrived we could not drive quite all the way to the top. We camped on the road for a couple of days while the road crew finished the last bit

RE: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark . Alman
can always use more articles like this (God, could I?!). Thanks, (The other) Mark -Original Message- From: Mark Minton [mailto:mmin...@caver.net] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:56 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

RE: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark Minton
this (God, could I?!). Thanks, (The other) Mark -Original Message- From: Mark Minton [mailto:mmin...@caver.net] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:56 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra The trip when this video was made took

Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Gill Edigar
Bill Russell was walking along just ahead of the camera for a while during one of the 'jungle chop' sequences. I kept thinking I got glimpses of Joe Sumbera bearded out but never got a good enough frontal shot to say positively. I was nearly 3000 miles away in Virginia at the time but it was news

Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark Minton
The trip when this video was made took place in December 1974 as I stated. The mine road was just being completed. In fact, when we first arrived we could not drive quite all the way to the top. We camped on the road for a couple of days while the road crew finished the last bit

RE: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark . Alman
can always use more articles like this (God, could I?!). Thanks, (The other) Mark -Original Message- From: Mark Minton [mailto:mmin...@caver.net] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:56 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

RE: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-14 Thread Mark Minton
this (God, could I?!). Thanks, (The other) Mark -Original Message- From: Mark Minton [mailto:mmin...@caver.net] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:56 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra The trip when this video was made took

[Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-13 Thread Logan McNatt
Wow Mark, that video sure does bring back some memories! The rope climbing at the beginning has got to be at 1307 1/2 Kirkwood, the old Kirkwood Kaver Kommune in Austin. I'm pretty sure that's my 1961 Ford Fairlane parked out front. In the jungle chops, that's me in the brown Stetson hat and

[Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-13 Thread Logan McNatt
Wow Mark, that video sure does bring back some memories! The rope climbing at the beginning has got to be at 1307 1/2 Kirkwood, the old Kirkwood Kaver Kommune in Austin. I'm pretty sure that's my 1961 Ford Fairlane parked out front. In the jungle chops, that's me in the brown Stetson hat and

[Texascavers] video of caving in the El Abra

2011-07-13 Thread Logan McNatt
Wow Mark, that video sure does bring back some memories! The rope climbing at the beginning has got to be at 1307 1/2 Kirkwood, the old Kirkwood Kaver Kommune in Austin. I'm pretty sure that's my 1961 Ford Fairlane parked out front. In the jungle chops, that's me in the brown Stetson hat and

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