[Texascavers] TCMA: Rolling Oaks Preserve Work Day THANKS!

2014-04-01 Thread ellie watson
, Ellie Watson Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] CM Tank Haul Trifecta Fest 2014 (Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8)

2013-12-31 Thread ellie watson
Happy New Year Cavers! As you make your New Year's Resolutions, don't forget the CM Tank Haul Trifecta Fest 2014. Make the true Trifecta and come Festivate all three weekends! CM Tank Haul Trifecta Fest 2014 is a few weeks away and we need cavers to help haul dive gear on January 25, February

[Texascavers] Honey Creek Tank Haul, March 1st and March 22nd

2014-01-23 Thread ellie watson
DATES OFFICIAL! March 1st March 22nd, Saturdays only! (Yes, I know there are other caving trips going on but we cant win them all.) Help support Jean Krejca, James C Brown, David Moore, and Matt Turner as they Explore, Radio Locate, and Survey Upstream Sump 3 and beyond. We need at least 40

[Texascavers] Need to Borrow: Hospital Bed in AUSTIN

2013-08-02 Thread ellie watson
Does anyone in Austin have an electric, adjustable hospital bed? Please let me or Gill know. He is looking to get one soon.

Re: [Texascavers] Gill Edigar

2013-07-31 Thread ellie watson
The doctors wont see Gill till tomorrow morning then we will have a better idea of what the next few weeks will look like. One way or the other, he has a lot of pain to pull through and a lot of healing to do. I just left the hospital and he was close to being asleep from the sleeping meds. They

[Texascavers] TSA Elections

2013-08-04 Thread ellie watson
is to run an electronic ballot near the beginning of October. Thanks! Ellie Watson *TSA Election Committee Chair.* *The Texas Speleological Association is a Regional Association of the National Speleological Society. The purposes of TSA are to promote the study and science of speleology

[Texascavers] TSA Elections Open

2013-09-11 Thread ellie watson
). Please contact the Election Committee Chair at tsael...@cavetexas.org with voting questions or if you would like ballot mailed to you. Thank you for voting and thanks for you support of TSA, Ellie Watson TSA Election Committee Chair. *The Texas Speleological Association is a Regional Association

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

2013-10-09 Thread ellie watson
Hey Cavers! Party time is upon us and here's another excuse to party! Diana Tomchick is hosting (with the assistance of Stefan Creaser) a 65th birthday party for Bill Steele on the evening of Friday Oct. 18th, the location will be near the cook's area for the Saturday night dinner. The party

[Texascavers] Directions to TCR, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

2013-10-15 Thread ellie watson
Texas Cavers, TCR is upon us! Follow the signs to Paradise Canyon, 2220 County Road 2615, Rio Medina, TX 78066 Directions: http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/images/TCR%202013_Paradise%20Canyon%20Directions_Look%20for%20Signs.jpg . TCR page: http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/index.html

[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, 9am Sunday, October 20th, 2013

2013-10-16 Thread ellie watson
All are welcome to join us for the Texas Speleological Association Members Meeting at TCR, 9am Sunday, October 20th, 2013. Come find out about ongoing projects and ways to get involved.

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

2013-07-14 Thread ellie watson
Mallory is our family and we all wish her recovery. Please, everyone send good thoughts her way right now. I know Roger will keep us up to date when he has more information. We cant really do much right now, this is a time of waiting for healing before we can know much more. If you want to do

[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion 2013, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

2013-05-22 Thread ellie watson
Cavers, TCR is upon us! Date is October 17-20, 2013 at Paradise Canyon. The biggest party in Texas! See you there! Ellie - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail:

[Texascavers] 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine now online!

2013-07-23 Thread ellie watson
The 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine is now available online on the TSA Website. http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php It's accessible through the member area of the website. If you're a paid TSA member, and you haven't registered for the member area, go to the link below and click the

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, April 20th, 2013

2013-03-13 Thread ellie watson
. Bring your own cave gear. Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

2013-04-02 Thread ellie watson
Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention. On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hello cavers! I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule. Please plan to attend these exciting and

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

2013-04-02 Thread ellie watson
Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention. On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hello cavers! I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule. Please plan to attend these exciting and

[Texascavers] Tomorrow is TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day! ( April 20th)

2013-04-19 Thread ellie watson
contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager 509-899-0007

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2013-04-25 Thread ellie watson
ended the day at 2pm and Joe Mitchell took all interested cavers to Wurzbach Bat Cave. Thanks Joe! Photos from 4.20.2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157633354201414/ Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management, Ellie Watson Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

2012-10-22 Thread ellie watson
the Grottos for their participation. Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day this weekend, November 10th

2012-11-04 Thread ellie watson
cave gear. Please contact me off-list with additional questions. There is no need to RSVP if you are attending. Just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks

[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul...2 Months to go! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

2012-11-04 Thread ellie watson
visited the cave, you know it's worth seeing again. Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions, Cavingly, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com 509-899-0007 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2012-11-14 Thread ellie watson
://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management, Ellie Watson Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2012-11-15 Thread ellie watson
. Thanks! Mark At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote: Cavers, Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.** 10151136038709506.446051.**507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9bhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b

Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2012-11-18 Thread ellie watson
I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link. Thanks! Mark At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote: Cavers, Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.** 10151136038709506.446051

[Texascavers] Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

2012-12-22 Thread ellie watson
will then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie Watson to hold down camp. On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave. Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I

[Texascavers] Re: Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

2013-01-04 Thread ellie watson
soon! Ellie 509-899-0007 Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/ Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/ On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 8:09 PM, ellie watson ellie.tho...@gmail.comwrote: *Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set

[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

2012-08-16 Thread ellie watson
again. Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions, Cavingly, Ellie Watson - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, November 10th

2012-09-19 Thread ellie watson
and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager 509-899-0007 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers

[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

2012-09-20 Thread ellie watson
Texas Cavers, The TSA Business meeting will be held at 8:00 am, Sunday, October 21st, in Paradise Canyon. Come learn about project updates, committee updates, and offer input to your organization. We will also conduct 2013 officer elections. See you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] Texas Caver Reunion 2012...one month away!!

2012-09-17 Thread ellie watson
TCR Lovers, Let the countdown begin for Texas Cavers Reunion the weekend of October 18-21, 2012 at Paradise Canyon in Rio Medina, TX! Don just visited the grounds and says its looking fantastic and ripe for TCR. We will have the entire park to ourselves and, since they acquired new land, we're

[Texascavers] Chuck Steum Award at TCR 2012

2012-10-15 Thread ellie watson
, and public recognition at the main TCR Gathering. If they are already a member they get one year's extension of membership. 2011 recipients: Joe Schaertl-Bexar Grotto Andy Edwards-Greater Houston Grotto Steve Webb-DFW Grotto See you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 2009 Chuck Steum Award Winner

[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

2012-10-17 Thread ellie watson
fuled up for the meeting. See you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h

[Texascavers] Thanks Missing Personal Stuff from CM Cave (June 9 trip)

2012-06-22 Thread ellie watson
Mark Childre, Bexar Grotto, lost his green bag at the CM Cave trip on June 9. Please contact him, off list at markchil...@gmail.com, if you have seen it. Forwarded message. -- Forwarded message -- From: Mark Childre markchil...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 10:12 PM

[Texascavers] TCMA: Rolling Oaks Preserve Thanks!!

2012-02-21 Thread ellie watson
, Allan Cobb, Rick Corbell, Jill Orr, Monique DeVries, Dienna DeVries, Joe Mitchell, Kayla Mitchell, Bennett Lee There is still plenty of debris in Niche Cave waiting for the next work day so everyone will have a chance to get in on the fun. Keep an eye out for an article with pictures. Ellie Watson

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention is almost here! March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX

2012-03-05 Thread ellie watson
you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 509-899-0007 ellie.tho...@gmail.com For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/312213962130706/

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention-One Week Away! March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX

2012-03-23 Thread ellie watson
Restoration and Conservation Projects Ben Hutchins: “The Edwards Aquifer: A Groundwater Refugium Supported by Allochthonous Production” Steve Webb: “Latest LED and battery technology” Ellie Watson: “Logan’s Cave Survey Project” Logan McNatt: “Finding the Deepest Pit in the World: Discovery

[Texascavers] Caving at Cascade Caverns this weekend-TSA Spring Convention (March 30-April 1st, 2012)

2012-03-27 Thread ellie watson
://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/ Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 509-899-0007 ellie.tho...@gmail.com For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/312213962130706/

[Texascavers] Need video recording device for TSA Spring Convention

2012-03-27 Thread ellie watson
Does anyone have a video recording device I could borrow for TSA Spring Convention this weekend? The facility has electricity. It would be nice to record the presentations. I would be responsible for the item but would not be operating it. Please contact me off list. Ellie

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention success, THANKS to all!

2012-04-02 Thread ellie watson
We had a great turn out for the 2012 TSA Spring Convention in Boerne, TX with over 130 in attendance. The weather was perfect and friends were all around. Thank you to all who attended and to all who helped to make the conventiona success! I would like to give special thanks to the following:

Re: [Texascavers] 2012 TSA Spring Convention *Save The Date*

2011-11-29 Thread ellie watson
Please see in the 2011 Fall Meeting Minutes Archive Page http://www.cavetexas.org/TSA/meetingminutes.html that Alman asked if people think a Winter Business Meeting is really necessary since it is so close to the fall and spring meetings. A motion was made to cancel the Winter Business Meeting.

[Texascavers] Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Runs (Feb 5, 2012)

2011-12-30 Thread ellie watson
To cavers who run: http://www.redemptionrp.com/2012/NBCTrailRuns Seems like a good time!

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention, March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX (website up!)

2012-01-27 Thread ellie watson
on campground and all pets must remain on leash Boerne, TX is a very beautiful, pleasant town to visit. Check out the details on their site at: http://www.visitboerne.org/ (visitors packets available). More details to come. Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. See you soon! Ellie Watson

[Texascavers] Honey Creek-SURVEY Trip-Feb 11th

2012-02-01 Thread ellie watson
I will be taking a survey team to some of the hundreds of leads in Honey Creek Cave on February 11th. Survey will last a max of 24 hours. I am also willing to coordinate other teams who want to survey. Please contact me off-list if you are interested.

[Texascavers] Robber Baron Cave Open House, Sat. Nov 5 (Call for Volunteers

2011-10-04 Thread ellie watson
the importance of caves, and get them excited by giving them a chance to explore one. Please let me know if you can volunteer on November 5th and I will provide more information. Ellie Watson San Antonio, TX ellie.tho...@gmail.com 509-899-0007

[Texascavers] Re: Robber Baron Cave Open House, Sat. Nov 5 (Call for Volunteers)

2011-10-24 Thread ellie watson
for even more caving, the Government Canyon Karst Project continues on Sunday, November 6th and is guaranteed to be a great time. Come and spend your weekend caving and partying in San Antonio, TX! Ellie Watson San Antonio, TX ellie.tho...@gmail.com 509-899-0007

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Fire Extinguishers at TCR

2011-09-13 Thread ellie watson
*1-A:10-BC Fire Extinguishers* (dry chemical) are $17 at Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Academy, etc, etc. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=100015934N=5yc1vZbmgpcatalogId=10053storeId=10051langId=-1 On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM, Rod Goke rod.g...@earthlink.net

[Texascavers] Need to Borrow: Hospital Bed in AUSTIN

2013-08-02 Thread ellie watson
Does anyone in Austin have an electric, adjustable hospital bed? Please let me or Gill know. He is looking to get one soon.

Re: [Texascavers] Gill Edigar

2013-07-31 Thread ellie watson
The doctors wont see Gill till tomorrow morning then we will have a better idea of what the next few weeks will look like. One way or the other, he has a lot of pain to pull through and a lot of healing to do. I just left the hospital and he was close to being asleep from the sleeping meds. They

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

2013-07-14 Thread ellie watson
Mallory is our family and we all wish her recovery. Please, everyone send good thoughts her way right now. I know Roger will keep us up to date when he has more information. We cant really do much right now, this is a time of waiting for healing before we can know much more. If you want to do

[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion 2013, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

2013-05-22 Thread ellie watson
Cavers, TCR is upon us! Date is October 17-20, 2013 at Paradise Canyon. The biggest party in Texas! See you there! Ellie - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail:

[Texascavers] 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine now online!

2013-07-23 Thread ellie watson
The 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine is now available online on the TSA Website. http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php It's accessible through the member area of the website. If you're a paid TSA member, and you haven't registered for the member area, go to the link below and click the

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, April 20th, 2013

2013-03-13 Thread ellie watson
. Bring your own cave gear. Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

2013-04-02 Thread ellie watson
Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention. On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hello cavers! I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule. Please plan to attend these exciting and

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

2013-04-02 Thread ellie watson
Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention. On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hello cavers! I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule. Please plan to attend these exciting and

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2013-04-25 Thread ellie watson
ended the day at 2pm and Joe Mitchell took all interested cavers to Wurzbach Bat Cave. Thanks Joe! Photos from 4.20.2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157633354201414/ Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management, Ellie Watson Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

2012-10-22 Thread ellie watson
the Grottos for their participation. Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day this weekend, November 10th

2012-11-04 Thread ellie watson
cave gear. Please contact me off-list with additional questions. There is no need to RSVP if you are attending. Just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks

[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul...2 Months to go! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

2012-11-04 Thread ellie watson
visited the cave, you know it's worth seeing again. Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions, Cavingly, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com 509-899-0007 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day on Saturday, November 10th (San Antonio)

2012-11-08 Thread ellie watson
and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager 509-899-0007

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2012-11-14 Thread ellie watson
://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management, Ellie Watson Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2012-11-15 Thread ellie watson
. Thanks! Mark At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote: Cavers, Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.** 10151136038709506.446051.**507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9bhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b

Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2012-11-18 Thread ellie watson
I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link. Thanks! Mark At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote: Cavers, Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.** 10151136038709506.446051

[Texascavers] Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

2012-12-22 Thread ellie watson
will then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie Watson to hold down camp. On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave. Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I

[Texascavers] Re: Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

2013-01-04 Thread ellie watson
soon! Ellie 509-899-0007 Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/ Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/ On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 8:09 PM, ellie watson ellie.tho...@gmail.comwrote: *Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set

[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

2012-08-16 Thread ellie watson
again. Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions, Cavingly, Ellie Watson - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, November 10th

2012-09-19 Thread ellie watson
and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager 509-899-0007 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers

[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

2012-09-20 Thread ellie watson
Texas Cavers, The TSA Business meeting will be held at 8:00 am, Sunday, October 21st, in Paradise Canyon. Come learn about project updates, committee updates, and offer input to your organization. We will also conduct 2013 officer elections. See you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] Texas Caver Reunion 2012...one month away!!

2012-09-17 Thread ellie watson
TCR Lovers, Let the countdown begin for Texas Cavers Reunion the weekend of October 18-21, 2012 at Paradise Canyon in Rio Medina, TX! Don just visited the grounds and says its looking fantastic and ripe for TCR. We will have the entire park to ourselves and, since they acquired new land, we're

[Texascavers] Chuck Steum Award at TCR 2012

2012-10-15 Thread ellie watson
, and public recognition at the main TCR Gathering. If they are already a member they get one year's extension of membership. 2011 recipients: Joe Schaertl-Bexar Grotto Andy Edwards-Greater Houston Grotto Steve Webb-DFW Grotto See you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 2009 Chuck Steum Award Winner

[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Contests and Prizes!

2012-10-16 Thread ellie watson
Cavers, TCR is almost here and there will be contests and prizes galore. Contests are generally set up Saturday, October 20th mid-morning and registration table will have specifics. Come show off your caver skills at all the Speleolympic Contests and win some super prizes. There will be race

[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

2012-10-12 Thread ellie watson
Cavers, Less than a week and we will be soaking in the rays and sippin' on brews at the 35th Annual TCR in Paradise Canyon!!! Here's a handy map to make sure you get there- https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDczhsX240TXdBcVE There are many ways to get to Paradise Canyon so pick your

[Texascavers] Re: TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

2012-10-18 Thread ellie watson
TCR is here and to make sure you get here too, bring this handy map with you on your journey and follow the signs to Paradise! https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDczhsX240TXdBcVE Paradise Canyon 2220 County Road 2615 San Antonio, Texas 78066-2566 *From Austin* Head south on I-35 S

[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

2012-10-17 Thread ellie watson
fuled up for the meeting. See you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h

[Texascavers] Thanks Missing Personal Stuff from CM Cave (June 9 trip)

2012-06-22 Thread ellie watson
Mark Childre, Bexar Grotto, lost his green bag at the CM Cave trip on June 9. Please contact him, off list at markchil...@gmail.com, if you have seen it. Forwarded message. -- Forwarded message -- From: Mark Childre markchil...@gmail.com List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com

[Texascavers] TCMA: Rolling Oaks Preserve Thanks!!

2012-02-21 Thread ellie watson
, Allan Cobb, Rick Corbell, Jill Orr, Monique DeVries, Dienna DeVries, Joe Mitchell, Kayla Mitchell, Bennett Lee There is still plenty of debris in Niche Cave waiting for the next work day so everyone will have a chance to get in on the fun. Keep an eye out for an article with pictures. Ellie Watson

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention is almost here! March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX

2012-03-05 Thread ellie watson
you soon! Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 509-899-0007 ellie.tho...@gmail.com For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/312213962130706/

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention-One Week Away! March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX

2012-03-23 Thread ellie watson
Restoration and Conservation Projects Ben Hutchins: “The Edwards Aquifer: A Groundwater Refugium Supported by Allochthonous Production” Steve Webb: “Latest LED and battery technology” Ellie Watson: “Logan’s Cave Survey Project” Logan McNatt: “Finding the Deepest Pit in the World: Discovery

[Texascavers] Caving at Cascade Caverns this weekend-TSA Spring Convention (March 30-April 1st, 2012)

2012-03-27 Thread ellie watson
://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/ Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 509-899-0007 ellie.tho...@gmail.com For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/312213962130706/

[Texascavers] Need video recording device for TSA Spring Convention

2012-03-27 Thread ellie watson
Does anyone have a video recording device I could borrow for TSA Spring Convention this weekend? The facility has electricity. It would be nice to record the presentations. I would be responsible for the item but would not be operating it. Please contact me off list. Ellie

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Program Details (March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX)

2012-03-29 Thread ellie watson
Mustafa Saribudak, Main Barton Springs Geophysics in Austin,TX: Where is all the spring water coming from into the Barton Springs Pool? 2:00-2:20 Allan Cobb, Fun Caving in Thailand! 2:25-2:40 Ellie Watson, Logan’s Cave Survey Project 2:55-3:15 Julia Germany/Gerry Geletzke, Longhorn Cavern Restoration

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention success, THANKS to all!

2012-04-02 Thread ellie watson
We had a great turn out for the 2012 TSA Spring Convention in Boerne, TX with over 130 in attendance. The weather was perfect and friends were all around. Thank you to all who attended and to all who helped to make the conventiona success! I would like to give special thanks to the following:

[Texascavers] 2012 TSA Spring Convention *Save The Date*

2011-11-29 Thread ellie watson
) http://genevaschooltx.org/ Campground for Friday-Sunday: Cascade Caverns* (*226 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne, Texas 78015) http://www.cascadecaverns.com/ Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. Ellie Watson TSA Vice Chair 509-899-0007 ellie.tho...@gmail.com

Re: [Texascavers] 2012 TSA Spring Convention *Save The Date*

2011-11-29 Thread ellie watson
Please see in the 2011 Fall Meeting Minutes Archive Page http://www.cavetexas.org/TSA/meetingminutes.html that Alman asked if people think a Winter Business Meeting is really necessary since it is so close to the fall and spring meetings. A motion was made to cancel the Winter Business Meeting.

[Texascavers] Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Runs (Feb 5, 2012)

2011-12-30 Thread ellie watson
To cavers who run: http://www.redemptionrp.com/2012/NBCTrailRuns Seems like a good time!

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention, March 30-April 1st, Boerne, TX (website up!)

2012-01-27 Thread ellie watson
on campground and all pets must remain on leash Boerne, TX is a very beautiful, pleasant town to visit. Check out the details on their site at: http://www.visitboerne.org/ (visitors packets available). More details to come. Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. See you soon! Ellie Watson

[Texascavers] Honey Creek-SURVEY Trip-Feb 11th

2012-02-01 Thread ellie watson
I will be taking a survey team to some of the hundreds of leads in Honey Creek Cave on February 11th. Survey will last a max of 24 hours. I am also willing to coordinate other teams who want to survey. Please contact me off-list if you are interested.

[Texascavers] Robber Baron Cave Open House, Sat. Nov 5 (Call for Volunteers

2011-10-04 Thread ellie watson
the importance of caves, and get them excited by giving them a chance to explore one. Please let me know if you can volunteer on November 5th and I will provide more information. Ellie Watson San Antonio, TX ellie.tho...@gmail.com 509-899-0007

[Texascavers] Re: Robber Baron Cave Open House, Sat. Nov 5 (Call for Volunteers)

2011-10-24 Thread ellie watson
for even more caving, the Government Canyon Karst Project continues on Sunday, November 6th and is guaranteed to be a great time. Come and spend your weekend caving and partying in San Antonio, TX! Ellie Watson San Antonio, TX ellie.tho...@gmail.com 509-899-0007

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Fire Extinguishers at TCR

2011-09-13 Thread ellie watson
*1-A:10-BC Fire Extinguishers* (dry chemical) are $17 at Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Academy, etc, etc. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=100015934N=5yc1vZbmgpcatalogId=10053storeId=10051langId=-1 On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM, Rod Goke rod.g...@earthlink.net

[Texascavers] Need to Borrow: Hospital Bed in AUSTIN

2013-08-02 Thread ellie watson
Does anyone in Austin have an electric, adjustable hospital bed? Please let me or Gill know. He is looking to get one soon.

Re: [Texascavers] Gill Edigar

2013-07-31 Thread ellie watson
The doctors wont see Gill till tomorrow morning then we will have a better idea of what the next few weeks will look like. One way or the other, he has a lot of pain to pull through and a lot of healing to do. I just left the hospital and he was close to being asleep from the sleeping meds. They

[Texascavers] TSA Elections

2013-08-04 Thread ellie watson
is to run an electronic ballot near the beginning of October. Thanks! Ellie Watson *TSA Election Committee Chair.* *The Texas Speleological Association is a Regional Association of the National Speleological Society. The purposes of TSA are to promote the study and science of speleology

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

2013-07-14 Thread ellie watson
Mallory is our family and we all wish her recovery. Please, everyone send good thoughts her way right now. I know Roger will keep us up to date when he has more information. We cant really do much right now, this is a time of waiting for healing before we can know much more. If you want to do

[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion 2013, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

2013-05-22 Thread ellie watson
Cavers, TCR is upon us! Date is October 17-20, 2013 at Paradise Canyon. The biggest party in Texas! See you there! Ellie - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail:

[Texascavers] 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine now online!

2013-07-23 Thread ellie watson
The 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine is now available online on the TSA Website. http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php It's accessible through the member area of the website. If you're a paid TSA member, and you haven't registered for the member area, go to the link below and click the

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, April 20th, 2013

2013-03-13 Thread ellie watson
. Bring your own cave gear. Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

2013-04-02 Thread ellie watson
Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention. On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hello cavers! I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule. Please plan to attend these exciting and

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

2013-04-02 Thread ellie watson
Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention. On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote: Hello cavers! I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule. Please plan to attend these exciting and

[Texascavers] Tomorrow is TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day! ( April 20th)

2013-04-19 Thread ellie watson
contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management. Ellie Watson TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager 509-899-0007

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

2013-04-25 Thread ellie watson
ended the day at 2pm and Joe Mitchell took all interested cavers to Wurzbach Bat Cave. Thanks Joe! Photos from 4.20.2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157633354201414/ Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management, Ellie Watson Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

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