A sexton is an officer of a church, congregation, or synagogue charged with the
maintenance of its buildings and/or the surrounding graveyard. In smaller
places of worship, this office is often combined with that of verger. In larger
buildings, such as cathedrals, a team of sextons may be employ
The whole idea of making highways compatible with wildlife is pretty new. The
Europeans and Canadians are way ahead of in those areas. I have seen a couple
of presentations indicating really high success rates when done right. Of
course, there is a monetary cost to protecting wildlife. Doing goo
PLEASE sign your posts!
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Yes.
- Crash
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> On Sep 4, 2014, at 2:32 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers
> wrote:
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>
>
>
>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Frank Binney via Texascavers
>> wrote:
>> Anybody know anyone involved in this?
>> Border militia confronts bat researchers
>>
>> Po
Super HEROES and super villains!
Crash
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> The theme this year is"Super Villains" so keep up with the event page
> for costume ideas.
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Saturday is fine! I'll and details within a day or so.
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> On Sep 15, 2014, at 10:02 AM, "Kurt L. Menking via Texascavers"
> wrote:
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> Jim,
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> I’d like to come out on Saturday, but can’t make it Sunday.
>
> Kurt
>
> From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun
G'afternoon, cavers! Highline ropes will once again be at TCR, as promised.
I'm currently taking orders for 11mm, 10mm, and 9mm ropes up to 1200 feet in
length. Payment will be due upon pickup at TCR. 10 and 11 are 50 cents per foot
and 9 is 40 cents. Contact me offlist in the next week or so i
Yes Stef. Really.
Crash
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> On Oct 1, 2014, at 3:21 AM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers
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> "Hundreds and thousands"? Really?
>
> -Stefan
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Sheryl,
It's not a simple problem with an easy solution. There has been a whole lot of
research regarding bats and wind turbines. An excellent source of information
is www.batsandwind.org
Jim Kennedy, the bat guy
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> On Oct 1, 2014, at 12:33 PM,
Charlie,
OTR is where it has always been, in West Virginia. However TCR, the Texas
Cavers Reunion, is this weekend, Thursday through Sunday. There have been
numerous announcements on CaveTex and Facebook to let you know that this year
it is at the Guadalupe River RV Park and Campground in Sprin
Not polite to ask him about his dental problems.
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> On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Jill
>
> How did the cave trip go. I saw your pictures on facebook but we need a short
> trip repot.
>
> Also, how is the plaque coming alo
Holt
> fritz...@gmail.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:26 PM, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers
>> wrote:
>>
>> Not polite to ask him about his dental problems.
>>
>> Mobile email from my iPhone
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>>> On Oct 9, 201
Gill has a large quantity of seasoned split firewood available to any taker.
It's generally short lengths, perfect for backyard firepits, chimineas, and
saunas. Must pick up at Gill's. Contact him for details. This has been a public
service announcement.
Crash
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The Texas Speleological Survey also has a modest museum of historic Texas and
Mexico caving artifacts (artifacts from cavers, NOT from caves). Among our
prizes are Michel Sifre's gear from his Beyond Time experiment in Midnight
Cave. We always welcome more items from Texas caving history.
Jim
Nancy,
No one said Bustamante is not available for cavers. And Precipicio was never
part of our plan this year. Someday soon, though.
Jim
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> On Nov 11, 2014, at 8:22 AM, Nancy Weaver via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> my favorite cave in northern Mexico. a glorious w
That version is certainly better. But there is still that nonsense about the
"Underground Texas Grotto," which is a fictitious entity.
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> On Jan 19, 2015, at 3:33 PM, Heather Tucek via Texascavers
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> Here's the editor's most recent email to me:
>
> Dear
I have them in my garage right now if you want to pick them up before the
meeting tonight.
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> On Jan 21, 2015, at 11:11 AM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> The 5400 cataloged items in the Associations for Mexican Cave Studies paper
> archives
>
> http://w
Amen, sister!
Jim
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> On Feb 1, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Jerry via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Posted for Mimi Jasek:
>
> To All Current and Future Editors and Proofreaders of the Texas Caver:
>
> We really do have one of the finest caving magazines in the United States,
>
There is a Punkin Cave survey trip planned for the last weekend in February
(returning home March 1). Contact me offlist for details or to sign up.
Jim Kennedy
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Don't forget that March 8 is also the Ezells Cave gating project. NSS Directors
are also invited to attend and assist.
Crash
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> On Feb 9, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Geary Schindel
> wrote:
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> Folks,
>
> Here is the an outline of activities for the NSS Board of Governors
The first step would be to clear it with the Preserve Manager.
Jim
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> On Feb 10, 2015, at 12:19 PM, texascavers via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Anyone able to help these folks out?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark A.
>
>
> Sent on a Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S® III
>
>
>
I have been to Alachua Bat Cave, and was also appalled by the disastrous
"management" actions that Sleaze so eloquently described. In fact, I use this
site in my lectures as an example of what not to do. But Mixon is a little
mistaken, as the cave is now owned by a junior college, not the "gover
Actually, after a 12 1/2 hour day, we didn't totally finish. We are heading
back next Sunday for a few hours to complete the job. Great crew today.
Everybody busted ass. But we had some delays from weather and some equipment
issues, so we didn't make our deadline.
Jim
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We ate freshly-butchered pig.
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> On Mar 14, 2015, at 11:10 PM, Charles Goldsmith via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Guess I'm a nerd, we celebrated today by eating Pie :)
>
>> On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Nico Escamilla via Texascavers
>> wrote:
>> Amen Stef!
>>
>
Which Ron? It always helps to sign your full name. CaveTex does not always
tell you who sent the email.
Jim Kennedy
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> On Apr 12, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Ron Ralph via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Please send contact information as my computer crashed and I am trying to
>
Thanks for the excellent minutes, Holly. But I am only the auctioneer, not MC.
Crash
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> On Apr 23, 2015, at 1:31 PM, Holly Weinstock via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> The GHG Minutes from April 21, 2015 are attached.
>
> Holly Weinstock
> GHG Secretary
>
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http://m.trulia.com/property/3202651414-403-Gate-Tree-Ln-Austin-TX-78745
http://m.trulia.com/property/3201825100-402-Heartwood-Dr-Austin-TX-78745
http://m.trulia.com/property/3201821345-5101-Creekline-Dr-Austin-TX-78745
And one for lease:
http://www.austintexashomes.com/real-estate/Austin-Texas
Me, please! At least some of it. I'm siding the garage. I can get it tomorrow.
Jim
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> On Aug 28, 2015, at 8:15 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> I have ~1500 sq ft of used sheet-metal roofing for whoever wants it. It is in
> galvanized sheets 14 by 3 fe
Sounds like it should pay twice what it does.
Crash
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> On Sep 3, 2015, at 3:43 PM, via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Sounds like a good job for crash
>
> Galen Falgout
>
>> On Sep 3, 2015, at 3:11 PM, Ellie Falgout via Texascavers
>> wrote:
>>
>> Bat Research Asso
Dave Bunnell.
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> On Sep 7, 2015, at 7:09 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Anybody know who took that very nice but uncredited photo of Punkin Cave that
> is in the September NSS News? -- Mixon
>
> True bravery is
If you are on Facebook, another good place is the Texas Speleological Survey
page. You can even start your own photo album there.
Jim Kennedy
TSS office manager
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> On Oct 14, 2015, at 9:12 AM, Jerryatkin via Texascavers
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> Sure, why not. Be interesting t
Sure, we all know by now that the Austin caver Hallowen party is at Drew
Thompson's house tomorrow evening. But don't forget that the all-cavers-invited
Batty Baby Shower is at our house the following Saturday, starting around 2 in
the afternoon. Potluck. We'll likely have a keg, but other contr
Folks, please belay any previous announcements about the TSA Spring Convention.
They are premature. We do not yet have confirmation on the dates or the site
yet. But if all goes as planned, it will be the dates and site mentioned.
Believe me, after the first of the year you will be inundated wi
I would love to see this written up in The TEXAS CAVER!
Crash
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> On Mar 8, 2016, at 11:21 AM, A. Wertheim wrote:
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>
>
> Original message
> From: "A. Wertheim"
> Date: 03/07/2016 10:40 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Victoria Sommers
> Subject: It is do
Looking for a volunteer to stop by Shiner on their way to Rocksprings on 22
April to pick up their donations. You know of which I am speaking. Contact me
offlist if interested and able.
Jim Kennedy
TSA Vice Chair
512-663-2287
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p.s. I'm I'm Mexico until the 24th, but I have
The 2016 TSA Spring Convention website is now live, and you can register now
for price cheaper than the past two years. If you procrastinate and register on
site, it will be substantially more. Go to http://convention.cavetexas.org/
now, don't delay!
Webmaster Quast and Treasurer Peña deserve to
Posted for Ellie Falgout:
We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar
County (northwest San Antonio) on Saturday, May 28th at 10am. The main
purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and branches) and to continue the
dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old
Cool, thanks! Keep trying!
Jim
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> On Apr 2, 2016, at 5:06 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> Crash
> I talked to the schools and let them know. I don't know if there was any
> excitement. These are really back water schools. A teacher friend says thes
Travis,
Having been involved with dozens (maybe hundreds) of cave gates around the
country, I recommend brass Best locks. And stay away from any rubberized locks,
they aren't any better and usually cost more. Lubricate with powdered graphite
only, no oil or WD40 or such. And change out the lock
I live for these tales! More, please!
Crash
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> On Apr 30, 2016, at 1:54 PM, via Texascavers
> wrote:
>
> The Wandering Weazel is dismayed that there have been no reports on this list
> of the fine time had by all in Rocksprings. I, for one, much enjoyed meeting
>
Damn, I wish people would remember to sign their emails. I would like to know
who posted all this good information.
Jim Kennedy
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>
> Just to provide a different perspective, only 1 in 5 even know have Zika
> related illness when they are exposed. It's not 'spirali
Finally, something we can all relate to.
Jim
> In summary, I do not know what the heck I am talking about.
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It was actually "Laubach."
Crash.
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> On Jun 23, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Sam Young via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> David Locklear Said: "Inner Space was Laughbach cave when I first went in.
> You had to go down a vent pipe of some sort."
>
> Yes, but before it was Laughba
Daniel,
Check your NSS Members Manual. It's one of the great, often-overlooked benefits
of being a member.
Jim Kennedy
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> On Jun 29, 2016, at 11:56 AM, Caver via Texascavers
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> To all
> I didn't think of it before I came but I'm in California. I tried t
David, I will personally pledge $25 if you realize this is a senseless,
foolhardy adventure and just stay home.
Jim Kennedy
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> On Jul 15, 2016, at 9:43 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers
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> David,
>
> I’m willing to pledge $20 to help with your travel
Cavers,
I was talking to Dave Jackson at the NSS Convention a couple of weeks ago, and
he was wondering if we wanted CaveSim at TCR again this year. He would love to
come again, but I think we had to raise about $1500 last year to cover his
expenses. TCR Honcho Don Arburn said it was very popul
That's funny! Most of mine come from "Marvin Miller!"
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Cavers, I'm looking for someone to help with three cave gates in northern Hays
County, starting this Wednesday. I have one paid position for all three gates
(up to five days, but should take less), and opportunities for volunteers
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday if you can't commit to the whole
So who posted that, and how much do they want for it?
Crash
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mikewaus...@austin.rr.com
(512) 249-2283
Jim
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> On Oct 11, 2016, at 10:01 PM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> I have received in inquiry from a caver in the eastern US about the Texas
> caver who has a place in Aquismón, Mexico. That would be Mike Walsh, bu
After a long break, we will be returning to the Laguna de Sánchez area in Nuevo
León over spring break (11-19 March) to continue surveying the numerous caves
there (about 140 at last count). Vertical competence is useful but not totally
necessary. Contact me offlist if interested. Details on th
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
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> On Feb 21, 2017, at 7:19 AM, Charles Loving via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> OK get in touch
They are available from the authors here at the NSS Convention for only $44.95.
I bought mine on Mindy.
Jim
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> On Jun 21, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Mixon Bill via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> "Twelve Miles from Daylight: Fort Stanton Cave and the Snowy River
> Discovery." E
James (and other interested cavers),
Bill posted the direct link, but as always, this information and so much more
(PDFs of out-of-print issues! Downloadable cave maps!) can be found on the
AMCS website. To order, basically PayPal us the money and send your address and
we will get it right out
Right now, Vico is here at Stefan's going-away party.
Jim
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> On Jul 22, 2017, at 4:03 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> I am told that I need to be in touch with Vico
>
> --
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Contact Jonathan Beard, and tell him Crash sent you. He's in the NSS Members
Manual.
Jim
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> On Jul 25, 2017, at 9:21 AM, jaycc Jordan via Texascavers
> wrote:
>
>
> Hello cavers,
>
> I'm a member of the Greater Houston Grotto and I am visiting family in
> Sprin
In case you didn't see it on the UT Grotto Facebook page, this week's survey
class is being postponed until next week. Sorry, but I'm working out of state
this week.
Jim
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Track hoe with a grapple (claw-type grabber attachment).
Jim
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> On Dec 3, 2017, at 9:08 AM, John Brooks via Texascavers
> wrote:
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> I was wondering if anyone had experience or techniques for extracting bailing
> wire plugs from a sinkhole ?
>
> We know where the
Google tells me that Loews is a Canadian hotel chain. And I already have a camp
kitchen, so I'm not driving that far north and staying in that hotel just to
get another one.
Jim
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> On Dec 29, 2017, at 1:46 PM, David via Texascavers
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