Re: [Texascavers] No Place On Earth airing

2014-04-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
If memory serves me correctly, former Texas caver Phillip Rykwalder (I may have butchered the last name) helped film the show. Suppose to be quite good. Joe I'm gonna go sit by Mixon On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 6:25 PM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote: New York caver and author Chris Nicola

[Texascavers] After Gobbling Up Corvettes at Museum, Sinkhole Becomes a Star - NYTimes.com

2014-06-26 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/kentucky-sinkhole-a-mixed-blessing-for-corvette-museum.html?referrer= Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For

Fwd: [Texascavers] Fwd: Tax Code Tops 70,000 Pages; ANC Aide Praises Hitler on Jews; Recession Boosts Beer

2014-07-20 Thread Joe Ranzau
Would you like to smack fritz or should I? Joe Begin forwarded message: From: Fritz Holt fritz...@gmail.com Date: July 20, 2014 at 9:44:00 AM CDT To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: Jacquetta Breedlove bl...@vownet.net, Bill Mitchell w...@hillcountrytx.net Subject: [Texascavers] Fwd: Tax

Fwd: [Texascavers] Fwd: Tax Code Tops 70,000 Pages; ANC Aide Praises Hitler on Jews; Recession Boosts Beer

2014-07-21 Thread Joe Ranzau
-- Forwarded message -- From: Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Tax Code Tops 70,000 Pages; ANC Aide Praises Hitler on Jews; Recession Boosts Beer To: Louise Power power_lou...@hotmail.com Hi Louise - It does sound

Fwd: [Texascavers] Fwd: Tax Code Tops 70,000 Pages; ANC Aide Praises Hitler on Jews; Recession Boosts Beer

2014-07-21 Thread Joe Ranzau
-- Forwarded message -- From: Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com Date: Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Tax Code Tops 70,000 Pages; ANC Aide Praises Hitler on Jews; Recession Boosts Beer To: Fritz Holt fritz...@gmail.com Hey, It's alright. I debated

Re: [Texascavers] Emails to Julia Germany the past couple of weeks

2013-08-24 Thread Joe Ranzau
I recommend Mac's for the same reason. Hey, what happened to Thou shalt not flame?!? On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Charles Goldsmith wo...@justfamily.orgwrote: Actually, as a geek and someone who works with computers a lot, I've been recommending people to AOL for a few years now. That

[Texascavers] TCEQ - a hearing to eliminate contested case hearings

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
Folks - This came across another listserve I subscribe to. Thought many might find this of interest as lots of us work on ground water protection or other pollution issues. I don't have any information about the severity of the proposed bills or how serious this is. Figured I should forward and

Re: [Texascavers] FYI Bear Sightings in Texas

2012-11-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
In my personal experience, when the bear is sighted, it is typically the rump end as the black bear is running away from you as fast as possible. Granted there are some that get habituated and are not afraid of humans. Rarely is a black bear aggressive towards humans that I have heard of or

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: [PBSS] September Meeting Notes

2012-09-12 Thread Joe Ranzau
The issue I saw is that someone made a custom google map with the cave location and left it public. I use the custom maps for work or caving trips all the time. The key is to make them private. You can still share the maps but your locations and what not will not show up for the public to see.

Re: [Texascavers] Menu

2012-10-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
That sounds mighty Yankee to me Bill, mighty Yankee! Beans in yer chili, will wonders never cease... Joe On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Bill Steele speleoste...@aol.com wrote: And I like mine meaty with beans. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:47 AM, Gill Edigar gi...@att.net wrote: Chili without

[Texascavers] Fwd: Nick Arburn motorcycle accident

2012-06-13 Thread Joe Ranzau
would like to help with preparing and delivering food, please contact Sara Ranzau at 210-483-3209, and please keep in mind that Jenni is a vegetarian. Joe Ranzau will be working on organizing the services, so questions about that can be directed to him at 210-289-6839. Thank you, Marvin

[Texascavers] Fwd: Devils River State Natural Area - Public Meetings - Save the Date

2012-03-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
-- Forwarded message -- From: DevilsRiverComment devilsrivercomm...@tpwd.state.tx.us Date: Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM Subject: FW: Devils River State Natural Area - Public Meetings - Save the Date To: jran...@gmail.com Greetings - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will

[Texascavers] Bexar County - Subdivisions in habitat of 2 species get feds' scrutiny

2012-03-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.mysanantonio.com/living_green_sa/article/Subdivisions-in-habitat-of-2-species-get-feds-3432888.php#page-3 Subdivisions in habitat of 2 species get feds' scrutiny By Colin McDonald Updated 02:37 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 In Northwest Bexar County, where the limestone of the

[Texascavers] Beetle causing headache for NEISD

2011-10-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Beetle causing headache for NEISD By Jennifer R. Lloyd jll...@express-news.net Updated 12:30 a.m., Sunday, October 9, 2011 http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Beetle-causing-headache-for-NEISD-2209744.php It's brown, eyeless and lives in a cave. Though this creature may sound

[Texascavers] Does TCR start Thursday or Friday?

2011-10-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Hey Old Man Wisdom! Does TCR start on Friday? I keep reading about stuff on Thursday and am wondering when it is ok to arrive? Curious, Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail:

[Texascavers] Coffee at TCR!

2011-10-12 Thread Joe Ranzau
TCMA will provide coffee at TCR starting Friday morning! Look for the group of dazed addicts milling about somewhere on vendor row, that will be the spot. I try to have the coffee on by 6:30am for the early birds... We will have cream, sugar and assorted chemicals that enhance sweetness. Only

Re: [Texascavers] el presidente in caves in Mexico

2011-08-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Mexico-s-president-becomes-TV-adventure-guide-2132889.php MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Felipe Calderon is figuratively going out on a limb — and literally down a sinkhole, up a river (with a paddle) and over the top of a few pyramids — in an attempt to

Re: [Texascavers] OT - firewood

2011-09-08 Thread Joe Ranzau
Fritz, I'm pretty sure most of us don't care :-) All of us should please remember the difference between reply and reply all. :-) Joe On Sep 8, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: David, How big(diameter)and how long are the logs? What kind of tree are they

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Makes a Cameo on The Field Lab!

2011-09-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
See his picture at the link below! No, he is not the Hooters girl... http://thefieldlab.blogspot.com/2011/09/two-days-worth.html

Re: [Texascavers] Bat flight on the Rio Grande

2011-05-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Somewhere west of Pumpville! Joe On May 29, 2011, at 2:51 PM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: That is a tunnel they are emerging from? I wish I knew where this was, exactly. -WaV On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM, tbsam...@verizon.net wrote: From Eldon Kerza Prewitt.

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: Tornado? Hide in a culvert? (maybe not a goodidea)

2011-06-23 Thread Joe Ranzau
Please don't, at least to TexasCavers... On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.comwrote: ** ** ** Rod, ** ** After you were abducted how long did it take for them to bring you back? * *** ** ** F ** ** -- *From:*

[Texascavers] Japan earthquake displaced water in Edwards Aquifer

2011-03-17 Thread Joe Ranzau
The water level of Texas' Edwards Aquifer was displaced about a foot Friday after energy released from a massive earthquake near Japan put the squeeze on the underground rock formation that supplies drinking water for much of Central Texas. The 9.0-magnitude quake caused its walls to contract and

Re: [Texascavers] Conservation Workshop at Cave Without a Name

2011-03-25 Thread Joe Ranzau
Folks should be aware that Cave Without a Name has marketed this workshop to the general public as well. News paper article, email blasts etc. So, while Val and Jim give a first class resto workshop and I've always learned tons, you could be learning next to someone who has never been

Re: [Texascavers] T Minus One Week! - Saturday, April 2nd at Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, TX

2011-03-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Mark Alman § Hill Country State Natural Area Devils River - Rob Bissett and Joe Ranzau § Future Project Ideas · Standing Committee Reports o TSA Website – Butch Fralia o Membership Chair – Ryan Monjaras o Conservation Committee – Open

[Texascavers] Weather report for Ft. Clark Springs

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Convention is almost here! Was a lovely 54 degrees this morning at dawn. Currently in the mid 60's at noon. Should warm up for excellent swimming weather this weekend! I got here way early for unrelated meetings. Make sure not to mow down old folks in their golf carts with your

[Texascavers] Bat flight at Fort Clark Springs!

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Great little bat flight down at the pool. Been watching several dozen bats get their dinner above the springs! Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For

Re: [Texascavers] Bat flight at Fort Clark Springs!

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Little cool for mozzies tonight... Moths! Lots of bats! Joe On Mar 30, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com wrote: So, you're saying we need repellant? Don's iPhone. On Mar 30, 2011, at 8:08 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: Great little bat flight down

[TCMA-List] TCMA Elections Procedures Committee Request

2011-04-15 Thread Joe Ranzau
The TCMA membership approved changes to our by-laws at 2011 TSA Spring Convention. One of the changes dealt with Elections of Directors. The new language was written to be very open, simply calling for a yearly election of new directors to re-elect/replace those with expiring terms. Said

Re: [Allcavers] [Texascavers] NSS Directors Election Deadline Nearing

2011-04-19 Thread Joe Ranzau
There is a fellow Texan running for the BOG! John Moses out of El paso by way of Houston. Joe On Apr 17, 2011, at 6:34 PM, R D Milhollin rdmilhol...@yahoo.com wrote: The deadline for mailing your ballot for the NSS Director Election is nearing. Ballots must be postmarked by **May 1st.**

[Texascavers] Strange accusations about BatWorld

2011-05-04 Thread Joe Ranzau
This came up on a google alert today. No idea how valid the website is but they make some brazen accusations. This appears to be an animal liberation group. http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/05/01/18678593.php

Re: [Texascavers] caver who doesn't like music

2013-05-21 Thread Joe Ranzau
How do you feel about bongos? On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.comwrote: I'm one. The best music in none. Actually, I kind of like classical music, although I never bother to listen to it. I have never turned on the radio in either of my vehicles, although a

[Texascavers] TCEQ - a hearing to eliminate contested case hearings

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
Folks - This came across another listserve I subscribe to. Thought many might find this of interest as lots of us work on ground water protection or other pollution issues. I don't have any information about the severity of the proposed bills or how serious this is. Figured I should forward and

Re: [Texascavers] FYI Bear Sightings in Texas

2012-11-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
In my personal experience, when the bear is sighted, it is typically the rump end as the black bear is running away from you as fast as possible. Granted there are some that get habituated and are not afraid of humans. Rarely is a black bear aggressive towards humans that I have heard of or

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: [PBSS] September Meeting Notes

2012-09-12 Thread Joe Ranzau
The issue I saw is that someone made a custom google map with the cave location and left it public. I use the custom maps for work or caving trips all the time. The key is to make them private. You can still share the maps but your locations and what not will not show up for the public to see.

Re: [Texascavers] Menu

2012-10-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
That sounds mighty Yankee to me Bill, mighty Yankee! Beans in yer chili, will wonders never cease... Joe On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Bill Steele speleoste...@aol.com wrote: And I like mine meaty with beans. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:47 AM, Gill Edigar gi...@att.net wrote: Chili without

[Texascavers] Fwd: Nick Arburn motorcycle accident

2012-06-13 Thread Joe Ranzau
would like to help with preparing and delivering food, please contact Sara Ranzau at 210-483-3209, and please keep in mind that Jenni is a vegetarian. Joe Ranzau will be working on organizing the services, so questions about that can be directed to him at 210-289-6839. Thank you, Marvin

[Texascavers] Re: Nick Arburn motorcycle accident

2012-06-13 Thread Joe Ranzau
of Nick's life in several weeks. Most likely in early July. We will make an announcement with details as we get closer. We are compiling memories, sympathies, pictures etc for the family. Feel free to send them directly to me. Joe On Jun 13, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com

[Texascavers] Fwd: Devils River State Natural Area - Public Meetings - Save the Date

2012-03-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
-- Forwarded message -- From: DevilsRiverComment devilsrivercomm...@tpwd.state.tx.us List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM Subject: FW: Devils River State Natural Area - Public Meetings - Save the Date To: jran...@gmail.com Greetings -

[Texascavers] Bexar County - Subdivisions in habitat of 2 species get feds' scrutiny

2012-03-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.mysanantonio.com/living_green_sa/article/Subdivisions-in-habitat-of-2-species-get-feds-3432888.php#page-3 Subdivisions in habitat of 2 species get feds' scrutiny By Colin McDonald Updated 02:37 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 In Northwest Bexar County, where the limestone of the

[Texascavers] Beetle causing headache for NEISD

2011-10-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Beetle causing headache for NEISD By Jennifer R. Lloyd jll...@express-news.net Updated 12:30 a.m., Sunday, October 9, 2011 http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Beetle-causing-headache-for-NEISD-2209744.php It's brown, eyeless and lives in a cave. Though this creature may sound

[Texascavers] Does TCR start Thursday or Friday?

2011-10-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Hey Old Man Wisdom! Does TCR start on Friday? I keep reading about stuff on Thursday and am wondering when it is ok to arrive? Curious, Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail:

[Texascavers] Coffee at TCR!

2011-10-12 Thread Joe Ranzau
TCMA will provide coffee at TCR starting Friday morning! Look for the group of dazed addicts milling about somewhere on vendor row, that will be the spot. I try to have the coffee on by 6:30am for the early birds... We will have cream, sugar and assorted chemicals that enhance sweetness. Only

[Texascavers] Endangered Species Act in the news (cave bugs are endangered)

2011-07-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
*Republicans Working to Put Rewrite of Endangered Species Act on Agenda **By Geof Koss, CQ Staff; CQ Today Online News, July 11, 2011 *House Republicans hope to use the appropriations process to revive efforts to overhaul the Endangered Species Act — a longtime goal of GOP lawmakers from the West

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: BSA Troop 33 wants to go Spelunking

2011-07-17 Thread Joe Ranzau
1. Nominate someone in the group of reasonable mass. 2. Find medium size body of water roughly 8 feet deep. A good river or pond would do. 3. Get the nominated individual roughly ten feet above the water. Perhaps a small cliff face or well placed tree would suffice. 4. Proceed to have

Re: [Texascavers] el presidente in caves in Mexico

2011-08-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Mexico-s-president-becomes-TV-adventure-guide-2132889.php MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Felipe Calderon is figuratively going out on a limb — and literally down a sinkhole, up a river (with a paddle) and over the top of a few pyramids — in an attempt to

Re: [Texascavers] OT - firewood

2011-09-08 Thread Joe Ranzau
Fritz, I'm pretty sure most of us don't care :-) All of us should please remember the difference between reply and reply all. :-) Joe On Sep 8, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: David, How big(diameter)and how long are the logs? What kind of tree are they

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Makes a Cameo on The Field Lab!

2011-09-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
See his picture at the link below! No, he is not the Hooters girl... http://thefieldlab.blogspot.com/2011/09/two-days-worth.html

Re: [Texascavers] Bat flight on the Rio Grande

2011-05-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Somewhere west of Pumpville! Joe On May 29, 2011, at 2:51 PM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: That is a tunnel they are emerging from? I wish I knew where this was, exactly. -WaV On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM, tbsam...@verizon.net wrote: From Eldon Kerza Prewitt.

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: Tornado? Hide in a culvert? (maybe not a goodidea)

2011-06-23 Thread Joe Ranzau
Please don't, at least to TexasCavers... On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.comwrote: ** ** ** Rod, ** ** After you were abducted how long did it take for them to bring you back? * *** ** ** F ** ** -- *From:*

Re: [Texascavers] Conservation Workshop at Cave Without a Name

2011-03-25 Thread Joe Ranzau
Folks should be aware that Cave Without a Name has marketed this workshop to the general public as well. News paper article, email blasts etc. So, while Val and Jim give a first class resto workshop and I've always learned tons, you could be learning next to someone who has never been

Re: [Texascavers] T Minus One Week! - Saturday, April 2nd at Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, TX

2011-03-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Mark Alman § Hill Country State Natural Area Devils River - Rob Bissett and Joe Ranzau § Future Project Ideas · Standing Committee Reports o TSA Website – Butch Fralia o Membership Chair – Ryan Monjaras o Conservation Committee – Open

[Texascavers] Weather report for Ft. Clark Springs

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Convention is almost here! Was a lovely 54 degrees this morning at dawn. Currently in the mid 60's at noon. Should warm up for excellent swimming weather this weekend! I got here way early for unrelated meetings. Make sure not to mow down old folks in their golf carts with your

[Texascavers] Bat flight at Fort Clark Springs!

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Great little bat flight down at the pool. Been watching several dozen bats get their dinner above the springs! Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For

Re: [Texascavers] Bat flight at Fort Clark Springs!

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Little cool for mozzies tonight... Moths! Lots of bats! Joe On Mar 30, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com wrote: So, you're saying we need repellant? Don's iPhone. On Mar 30, 2011, at 8:08 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: Great little bat flight down

[TCMA-List] TCMA Elections Procedures Committee Request

2011-04-15 Thread Joe Ranzau
The TCMA membership approved changes to our by-laws at 2011 TSA Spring Convention. One of the changes dealt with Elections of Directors. The new language was written to be very open, simply calling for a yearly election of new directors to re-elect/replace those with expiring terms. Said

Re: [Allcavers] [Texascavers] NSS Directors Election Deadline Nearing

2011-04-19 Thread Joe Ranzau
There is a fellow Texan running for the BOG! John Moses out of El paso by way of Houston. Joe On Apr 17, 2011, at 6:34 PM, R D Milhollin rdmilhol...@yahoo.com wrote: The deadline for mailing your ballot for the NSS Director Election is nearing. Ballots must be postmarked by **May 1st.**

[Texascavers] Strange accusations about BatWorld

2011-05-04 Thread Joe Ranzau
This came up on a google alert today. No idea how valid the website is but they make some brazen accusations. This appears to be an animal liberation group. http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/05/01/18678593.php

[Texascavers] San Marcos, TX Google Earth Question (cave?)

2013-08-20 Thread Joe Ranzau
A couple of weeks ago I was on a flight from Chicago to San Antonio and noticed we were flying just to the east of 35. As we went over San Marcos, I noticed a large dam that I had never seen before. Being curious about it, I made a mental note to check it out on google earth. So today, several

Re: [Texascavers] Inappropriate emails

2013-08-20 Thread Joe Ranzau
I'd like to say that I think you are wrong ;-) Only though, because I feel cavers as a group do an excellent job at self policing and pushing in or getting those outliers under control. We have a small group on a witch hunt and Sheryl found a tactful way to call them on their bullshit. This

Re: [Texascavers] Inappropriate emails

2013-08-20 Thread Joe Ranzau
. Please see rule #1 http://texascavers.com/rules.html Now, while I agree with Sheryl on a personal matter, I have to keep the peace, which I will do. Btw, long time no talk, how are you doing? On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 7:51 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to say that I think

Re: [Texascavers] Inappropriate emails

2013-08-20 Thread Joe Ranzau
, and if I hadn't posted what I did, it would probably grow to a forest fire. I haven't had time for caving either, between a full time job and trying to keep up on my hobbies and volunteer projects On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: See, I don't think she

Re: [Texascavers] Emails to Julia Germany the past couple of weeks

2013-08-24 Thread Joe Ranzau
I recommend Mac's for the same reason. Hey, what happened to Thou shalt not flame?!? On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Charles Goldsmith wo...@justfamily.orgwrote: Actually, as a geek and someone who works with computers a lot, I've been recommending people to AOL for a few years now. That

Re: [Texascavers] caver who doesn't like music

2013-05-21 Thread Joe Ranzau
How do you feel about bongos? On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Mixon Bill bmixon...@austin.rr.comwrote: I'm one. The best music in none. Actually, I kind of like classical music, although I never bother to listen to it. I have never turned on the radio in either of my vehicles, although a

[Texascavers] TCEQ - a hearing to eliminate contested case hearings

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
Folks - This came across another listserve I subscribe to. Thought many might find this of interest as lots of us work on ground water protection or other pollution issues. I don't have any information about the severity of the proposed bills or how serious this is. Figured I should forward and

Re: [Texascavers] FYI Bear Sightings in Texas

2012-11-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
In my personal experience, when the bear is sighted, it is typically the rump end as the black bear is running away from you as fast as possible. Granted there are some that get habituated and are not afraid of humans. Rarely is a black bear aggressive towards humans that I have heard of or

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: [PBSS] September Meeting Notes

2012-09-12 Thread Joe Ranzau
The issue I saw is that someone made a custom google map with the cave location and left it public. I use the custom maps for work or caving trips all the time. The key is to make them private. You can still share the maps but your locations and what not will not show up for the public to see.

Re: [Texascavers] Menu

2012-10-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
That sounds mighty Yankee to me Bill, mighty Yankee! Beans in yer chili, will wonders never cease... Joe On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Bill Steele speleoste...@aol.com wrote: And I like mine meaty with beans. On Oct 16, 2012, at 7:47 AM, Gill Edigar gi...@att.net wrote: Chili without

[Texascavers] Fwd: Nick Arburn motorcycle accident

2012-06-13 Thread Joe Ranzau
would like to help with preparing and delivering food, please contact Sara Ranzau at 210-483-3209, and please keep in mind that Jenni is a vegetarian. Joe Ranzau will be working on organizing the services, so questions about that can be directed to him at 210-289-6839. Thank you, Marvin

[Texascavers] Re: Nick Arburn motorcycle accident

2012-06-13 Thread Joe Ranzau
of Nick's life in several weeks. Most likely in early July. We will make an announcement with details as we get closer. We are compiling memories, sympathies, pictures etc for the family. Feel free to send them directly to me. Joe On Jun 13, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com

[Texascavers] Fwd: Devils River State Natural Area - Public Meetings - Save the Date

2012-03-16 Thread Joe Ranzau
-- Forwarded message -- From: DevilsRiverComment devilsrivercomm...@tpwd.state.tx.us List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM Subject: FW: Devils River State Natural Area - Public Meetings - Save the Date To: jran...@gmail.com Greetings -

[Texascavers] Bexar County - Subdivisions in habitat of 2 species get feds' scrutiny

2012-03-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.mysanantonio.com/living_green_sa/article/Subdivisions-in-habitat-of-2-species-get-feds-3432888.php#page-3 Subdivisions in habitat of 2 species get feds' scrutiny By Colin McDonald Updated 02:37 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 In Northwest Bexar County, where the limestone of the

[Texascavers] Beetle causing headache for NEISD

2011-10-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Beetle causing headache for NEISD By Jennifer R. Lloyd jll...@express-news.net Updated 12:30 a.m., Sunday, October 9, 2011 http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Beetle-causing-headache-for-NEISD-2209744.php It's brown, eyeless and lives in a cave. Though this creature may sound

[Texascavers] Does TCR start Thursday or Friday?

2011-10-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Hey Old Man Wisdom! Does TCR start on Friday? I keep reading about stuff on Thursday and am wondering when it is ok to arrive? Curious, Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail:

[Texascavers] Coffee at TCR!

2011-10-12 Thread Joe Ranzau
TCMA will provide coffee at TCR starting Friday morning! Look for the group of dazed addicts milling about somewhere on vendor row, that will be the spot. I try to have the coffee on by 6:30am for the early birds... We will have cream, sugar and assorted chemicals that enhance sweetness. Only

[Texascavers] Endangered Species Act in the news (cave bugs are endangered)

2011-07-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
*Republicans Working to Put Rewrite of Endangered Species Act on Agenda **By Geof Koss, CQ Staff; CQ Today Online News, July 11, 2011 *House Republicans hope to use the appropriations process to revive efforts to overhaul the Endangered Species Act — a longtime goal of GOP lawmakers from the West

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: BSA Troop 33 wants to go Spelunking

2011-07-17 Thread Joe Ranzau
1. Nominate someone in the group of reasonable mass. 2. Find medium size body of water roughly 8 feet deep. A good river or pond would do. 3. Get the nominated individual roughly ten feet above the water. Perhaps a small cliff face or well placed tree would suffice. 4. Proceed to have

Re: [Texascavers] el presidente in caves in Mexico

2011-08-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Mexico-s-president-becomes-TV-adventure-guide-2132889.php MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Felipe Calderon is figuratively going out on a limb — and literally down a sinkhole, up a river (with a paddle) and over the top of a few pyramids — in an attempt to

Re: [Texascavers] OT - firewood

2011-09-08 Thread Joe Ranzau
Fritz, I'm pretty sure most of us don't care :-) All of us should please remember the difference between reply and reply all. :-) Joe On Sep 8, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: David, How big(diameter)and how long are the logs? What kind of tree are they

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Makes a Cameo on The Field Lab!

2011-09-22 Thread Joe Ranzau
See his picture at the link below! No, he is not the Hooters girl... http://thefieldlab.blogspot.com/2011/09/two-days-worth.html

Re: [Texascavers] Bat flight on the Rio Grande

2011-05-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Somewhere west of Pumpville! Joe On May 29, 2011, at 2:51 PM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: That is a tunnel they are emerging from? I wish I knew where this was, exactly. -WaV On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM, tbsam...@verizon.net wrote: From Eldon Kerza Prewitt.

Re: [Texascavers] Fw: Tornado? Hide in a culvert? (maybe not a goodidea)

2011-06-23 Thread Joe Ranzau
Please don't, at least to TexasCavers... On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.comwrote: ** ** ** Rod, ** ** After you were abducted how long did it take for them to bring you back? * *** ** ** F ** ** -- *From:*

[Texascavers] Wired.com - Underground Caverns Keep Things Cold, Safe… and Secret

2011-02-28 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/01/ff_caverns_safeguard/all/1

[Texascavers] Japan earthquake displaced water in Edwards Aquifer

2011-03-17 Thread Joe Ranzau
The water level of Texas' Edwards Aquifer was displaced about a foot Friday after energy released from a massive earthquake near Japan put the squeeze on the underground rock formation that supplies drinking water for much of Central Texas. The 9.0-magnitude quake caused its walls to contract and

Re: [Texascavers] Conservation Workshop at Cave Without a Name

2011-03-25 Thread Joe Ranzau
Folks should be aware that Cave Without a Name has marketed this workshop to the general public as well. News paper article, email blasts etc. So, while Val and Jim give a first class resto workshop and I've always learned tons, you could be learning next to someone who has never been

Re: [Texascavers] T Minus One Week! - Saturday, April 2nd at Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, TX

2011-03-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Mark Alman § Hill Country State Natural Area Devils River - Rob Bissett and Joe Ranzau § Future Project Ideas · Standing Committee Reports o TSA Website – Butch Fralia o Membership Chair – Ryan Monjaras o Conservation Committee – Open

[Texascavers] Weather report for Ft. Clark Springs

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Convention is almost here! Was a lovely 54 degrees this morning at dawn. Currently in the mid 60's at noon. Should warm up for excellent swimming weather this weekend! I got here way early for unrelated meetings. Make sure not to mow down old folks in their golf carts with your

[Texascavers] Bat flight at Fort Clark Springs!

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Great little bat flight down at the pool. Been watching several dozen bats get their dinner above the springs! Joe - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For

Re: [Texascavers] Bat flight at Fort Clark Springs!

2011-03-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Little cool for mozzies tonight... Moths! Lots of bats! Joe On Mar 30, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com wrote: So, you're saying we need repellant? Don's iPhone. On Mar 30, 2011, at 8:08 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: Great little bat flight down

[TCMA-List] TCMA Elections Procedures Committee Request

2011-04-15 Thread Joe Ranzau
The TCMA membership approved changes to our by-laws at 2011 TSA Spring Convention. One of the changes dealt with Elections of Directors. The new language was written to be very open, simply calling for a yearly election of new directors to re-elect/replace those with expiring terms. Said

Re: [Allcavers] [Texascavers] NSS Directors Election Deadline Nearing

2011-04-19 Thread Joe Ranzau
There is a fellow Texan running for the BOG! John Moses out of El paso by way of Houston. Joe On Apr 17, 2011, at 6:34 PM, R D Milhollin rdmilhol...@yahoo.com wrote: The deadline for mailing your ballot for the NSS Director Election is nearing. Ballots must be postmarked by **May 1st.**

[Texascavers] Strange accusations about BatWorld

2011-05-04 Thread Joe Ranzau
This came up on a google alert today. No idea how valid the website is but they make some brazen accusations. This appears to be an animal liberation group. http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/05/01/18678593.php

[Texascavers] Rappel off a building for charity

2010-09-15 Thread Joe Ranzau
Rappel off a building for charity By Andrea Ball | Monday, September 13, 2010, 04:41 PM Talk about extreme fundraising. Special Olympics Texas is hosting one of the craziest, sweat-inducing fundraisers I’ve ever heard of. Essentially, people who raise $1,000 or more for the nonprofit will be

[Texascavers] Re: Rappel off a building for charity

2010-09-23 Thread Joe Ranzau
at 9:29 AM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: Rappel off a building for charity By Andrea Ball | Monday, September 13, 2010, 04:41 PM Talk about extreme fundraising. Special Olympics Texas is hosting one of the craziest, sweat-inducing fundraisers I’ve ever heard of. Essentially, people who

[Texascavers] Re: Rappel off a building for charity

2010-09-30 Thread Joe Ranzau
Kevin has blown past the $1000 dollar goal and has raised over $1200 and we still have 20+ days to go. He met the threshold to jump over the edge so now every little bit extra is gravy! Joe On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Joe Ranzau jran...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Folks - Turns out our very

[Texascavers] Rare Sighting of Mexican Long-tongued Bat

2010-10-24 Thread Joe Ranzau
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20101022b AUSTIN–Something batty is going on in Dripping Springs, and just in time for Halloween. When Jim Yantis stepped out on his porch October 17, he noticed a bat roosting on the house. Yantis, a nature lover, said he quickly noticed

[Texascavers] Devils River State Natural Area

2010-10-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
Howdy! This is certainly an important decision that impacts all Texans. Several folks have lamented the need for more information from a reliable source. Not sure if I'll fit that bill or not... Last month I accepted the position of Superintendent of Devils River State Natural Area. Being on

Re: [Texascavers] Devils River State Natural Area

2010-10-29 Thread Joe Ranzau
into agreement with the swap even if the rest of us loose hiking access. Jon Cradit -Original Message- From: Joe Ranzau [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 5:53 AM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] Devils River State Natural Area Howdy! This is certainly

[Texascavers] Fwd: A New Caver

2010-11-06 Thread Joe Ranzau
Anyone in SA want to help Kelly out? Joe Begin forwarded message: From: Kelly Bryant kellyandh...@yahoo.com Date: November 6, 2010 1:47:26 PM CDT To: j...@oztotl.com j...@oztotl.com Subject: A New Caver Hello, My name is Kelly Bryant. I've recently moved down to Los Fresnos, TX

Re: [Texascavers] TCR Complaints

2010-08-02 Thread Joe Ranzau
Yea, Julia and Wavy Caver are stepping up! Joe On Aug 2, 2010, at 11:15 AM, mark.al...@l-3com.com wrote: I wholeheartedly agree, Amanda. Anyone here willing to wear the mantle of “TCR Head Honcho”? Now’s the time to offer up your services for next year and give

Re: [Texascavers] 2010 Texas Cavers Reunion!

2010-08-01 Thread Joe Ranzau
Sounds to me like Frank and Julia are volunteering to put the next TCR together!!! Joe On Aug 1, 2010, at 5:02 PM, germa...@aol.com wrote: Non-cavers who aren't serious motorized off-road vehicle aficionados will likely be scared off by the site's scrublands landscape and their

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