[Texascavers] The TSA Wants You Back!
We want you back! The long-promised and even longer delayed back issue of the June 2005 edition The TEXAS CAVER has been mailed out this past weekend. If you were a TSA member in 2005 and feel that you should have received a copy, but, haven't by this time next week, please contact me and I'll get you a copy. If you have been patient enough to stick with the TSA through a couple of lean years when there was very few or no newsletters to enjoy, we thank you for your continued membership and patronage. If you, understandably, allowed your membership to lapse because of the sporadic publication schedule, we hope you will give the TSA another chance and renew your membership. The TEXAS CAVER is now being published on a regular quarterly schedule and still continues to be the voice of caving in Texas. We now have advertisers and each issue is full of pictures and articles chronicling the many cave adventures and other TSA activities throughout the state and region and each will beckon you to join them on the next trip! Membership is still only $20 and you can either join by mail, online at www.cavetexas.org, or at the TSA Convention in Albert, TX the weekend of April 13th thru the 15th. (THIS WEEKEND!) The 2007 TSA officers, John Brooks-Chairman, Jacqui Bills-Thomas-Vice Chair, Michael Cicherski-Treasurer, and me, Mark Alman-Secretary and Editor, are doing our part to reinvigorate the TSA and bring the world of caving to a whole new generation and we'd like to take you along. Please consider joining us on this brave, new trip. Join the TSA all over again! Please go to http://www.cavetexas.org/ to renew your membership and to read more about the Convention this weekend. Hope to see you there!
Re: [Mav-list] [Texascavers] Cave BASE jumping
Have you seen this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2bqxZs0iCc From: mav-list-boun...@maverickgrotto.org [mailto:mav-list-boun...@maverickgrotto.org] On Behalf Of Nico Escamilla Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 7:14 AM To: speleoste...@tx.rr.com Cc: mav-l...@maverickgrotto.org; Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Mav-list] [Texascavers] Cave BASE jumping thats the kind of stuff people do when they mix redbull with some other juju.. neat video On 4/5/07, speleoste...@tx.rr.com speleoste...@tx.rr.com wrote: http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Base-Jump-Into-Cave-In-Oman.html - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com ___ Mav-list mailing list mav-l...@maverickgrotto.org http://maverickgrotto.org/mailman/listinfo/mav-list_maverickgrotto.org
[Texascavers] Re: [Mav-list] [Texascavers] Cave BASE jumping
thats the intro to the episode Caves on the Planet Earth Series that airs on Discovery Channel. pretty neat indeed, but I didnt know that Golondrinas was 400 meters. Nico On 4/9/07, Langevin, John john.lange...@fortworthgov.org wrote: Have you seen this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2bqxZs0iCc -- *From:* mav-list-boun...@maverickgrotto.org [mailto: mav-list-boun...@maverickgrotto.org] *On Behalf Of *Nico Escamilla *Sent:* Thursday, April 05, 2007 7:14 AM *To:* speleoste...@tx.rr.com *Cc:* mav-l...@maverickgrotto.org; Texascavers@texascavers.com *Subject:* Re: [Mav-list] [Texascavers] Cave BASE jumping thats the kind of stuff people do when they mix redbull with some other juju.. neat video On 4/5/07, *speleoste...@tx.rr.com *speleoste...@tx.rr.com wrote: http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Base-Jump-Into-Cave-In-Oman.html - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Colorado Bend SP Project
For all of those who didn't make it this weekend to Colorado Bend SP, we had 40+ people, many new or first time cavers from SFA or Sam Houston State. We experienced a healthy 2-4 inches of snow on Saturday, which made for a good snowball fight and some cool pictures. The worst part of the weekend for me - having to dig out tents from the snow and ice. The best part of the weekend - climbing out of the entrance of Circurina with huge snowflakes falling on me as I was getting out - never experienced that in Texas. To watch a healthy plume of steam exploding out of the entrance was memorable. Thankfully Saturday night was spent by all in the warm confines of conference center and watching Descent on DVD. Surveying, biological collections, and good clean (and dirty) caving was done by all, so weekend was a success. Anyone has any pictures they want to share? Rafal Kedzierski _ Take a break and play crossword puzzles - FREE! http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_ wlmemailtaglinemarch07
Re: [Texascavers] Colorado Bend SP Project
Here are some pictures (feel free to use to promote caving, TSA, or Colorado Bend). http://www.garot.com/_April_ColoradoBend/ I really enjoyed the movie The Descent that night, not because it was a good movie, but rather because it was such a horrible movie. Jim Kennedy gave great commentary throughout. I still can't believe the hammer drill. \Tone On 4/9/07, rafal kedzierski rafal...@hotmail.com wrote: For all of those who didn't make it this weekend to Colorado Bend SP, we had 40+ people, many new or first time cavers from SFA or Sam Houston State. We experienced a healthy 2-4 inches of snow on Saturday, which made for a good snowball fight and some cool pictures. The worst part of the weekend for me - having to dig out tents from the snow and ice. The best part of the weekend - climbing out of the entrance of Circurina with huge snowflakes falling on me as I was getting out - never experienced that in Texas. To watch a healthy plume of steam exploding out of the entrance was memorable. Thankfully Saturday night was spent by all in the warm confines of conference center and watching Descent on DVD. Surveying, biological collections, and good clean (and dirty) caving was done by all, so weekend was a success. Anyone has any pictures they want to share? Rafal Kedzierski -- Take a break and play crossword puzzles - FREE! Play Now!http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_+wlmemailtaglinemarch07
[Texascavers] Convention needs
Hello all cavers! Two items, one extremely important: 1. We still need someone to bring the salon equipment from the TSS office in Austin to Albert. Contact Ed Goff and/or Jacqui Thomas to volunteer. This is a terrific way to realign your karma. 2. We can set up recycle containers (55 gallon drums with plastic liners) but we need a volunteer to take the items collected to the appropriate recycler. This cannot happen in Sonora. We need a big city person to volunteer to do this. Contact Jacqui. Ditto on the karma thing. See you soon. Jacqui - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Assistant Research Professor - Dept of Biological Sciences, Auburn University
Perhaps someone knows someone who is interested? Come on, it's bat lactation! Please forward. --Patina -- Forwarded message -- List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:31:49 -0400 From: [iso-8859-1] John E. Steffen stef...@auburn.edu To: ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu Subject: Assistant Research Professor - Dept of Biological Sciences, Auburn University Assistant Research Professor Dept of Biological Sciences Auburn University Assistant Research Professor -- Ecology. The Biological Sciences Department of Auburn University invites applications for a non-tenure track position in Biology to establish an independent research program in the energetic and calcium constraints on lactation in bats and other small animals. A Ph.D. in Biology with an emphasis in physiological ecology is required. The candidate selected for this position which begins July 1, 2007 must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States on date appointment is scheduled to begin and must be able to communicate effectively in English. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and have three letters of reference sent to: Asst. Research Professor Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, 101 Life Science Bldg., Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5407. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Spring Convention Update
Send off that tax return and celebrate by heading to Albert for TSA Spring Convention! You don't have to pack much-there's water on site and there are two restaurants within 6 miles, and many more if you want to drive a bit farther. In Fredericksburg you'll find both H.E.B. and Walmart. You'll want to bring what you like to drink, but there are wineries galore all along Hwy 290, all with tasting rooms. If you bring your dog, bring the leash. Bags for picking up after will be on site. Dogs won't be able to enjoy the presentations with their owners, as the buildings are dog-free, but Saturday presentations will start at a leisurely 9:00 a.m. and there will be a lunch period long enough to walk the dogs or visit the local eateries. There's a designated greenspace with both trees and a grassy area, perfect for frisbees, dog walks, and enjoying the quiet beauty of the Hill Country. Between Saturday's presentations and dinner there will be a brief TSA meeting. After dinner we will have a salon presentation and awards and the TCMA Auction (contact Kara if you're bringing stuff). Sunday morning events: TCMA fundraiser breakfast and TCMA members' meeting. In the Area: The Old Tunnel Wildlife Area is within 25 miles: The bats aren't back yet, but the trail is open and quite nice. 200 yards from the viewing platform is the Alamo Springs store and caf�. If you are interested in wildflower drive/bike rides, check out the Willow City Loop at: http://www.lnstar.com/mall/txtrails/wildflowers/willowcityloop.htm To the east, there's the LBJ Ranch, and if you head west a bit, Wildseed Farms is fun to visit. See you in Albert! - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
Re: [Texascavers] Spring Convention Update
I just want to give everyone a hearty shove in the direction of the Willow City Loop that Jaqui mentions here. The wildflowers are AWESOME this year, and this is an incredible, easily drivable, and potently beautiful place to see them. I'd give yourself about an hour to drive the whole loop, if I remember correctly. My memory is fogged by the memory of the FLOWERS and buzzing critters and breath-taking hill country scenery. Also, strap yourselves in for the Auction. and don't forget your folding money! There are some really cool things to bid on, especially if you like to get outta dodge and soar with the birdsart! caver stuff! valuable services from your fellow cavers! publication sets! groovy stuff! stuff you want! My last plea met with some real success! Keep it coming! I know you have something fabulous and you haven't told me about it yet! see ya there, Kara - Original Message From: J. LaRue Bills jlrbi...@sonoratx.net To: Texascavers@texascavers.com; nmca...@caver.net Cc: John P. Brooks jpbrook...@sbcglobal.net; Mark Alman texascav...@yahoo.com; darla.bis...@triadhospitals.com Sent: Monday, April 9, 2007 8:15:01 AM Subject: [Texascavers] Spring Convention Update Send off that tax return and celebrate by heading to Albert for TSA Spring Convention! You don't have to pack much-there's water on site and there are two restaurants within 6 miles, and many more if you want to drive a bit farther. In Fredericksburg you'll find both H.E.B. and Walmart. You'll want to bring what you like to drink, but there are wineries galore all along Hwy 290, all with tasting rooms. If you bring your dog, bring the leash. Bags for picking up after will be on site. Dogs won't be able to enjoy the presentations with their owners, as the buildings are dog-free, but Saturday presentations will start at a leisurely 9:00 a.m. and there will be a lunch period long enough to walk the dogs or visit the local eateries. There's a designated greenspace with both trees and a grassy area, perfect for frisbees, dog walks, and enjoying the quiet beauty of the Hill Country. Between Saturday's presentations and dinner there will be a brief TSA meeting. After dinner we will have a salon presentation and awards and the TCMA Auction (contact Kara if you're bringing stuff). Sunday morning events: TCMA fundraiser breakfast and TCMA members' meeting. In the Area: The Old Tunnel Wildlife Area is within 25 miles: The bats aren't back yet, but the trail is open and quite nice. 200 yards from the viewing platform is the Alamo Springs store and café. If you are interested in wildflower drive/bike rides, check out the Willow City Loop at: http://www.lnstar.com/mall/txtrails/wildflowers/willowcityloop.htm To the east, there's the LBJ Ranch, and if you head west a bit, Wildseed Farms is fun to visit. See you in Albert! - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink QA. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545367 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Oh Yeah....
If you are bringing something to the convention for the auction, please find me at lunch time on Saturday for the hand-off, I might not be able to be there on Friday evening and will possibly be arriving in the morning myself on Saturday. Ill be in the main speaker place or by the registration desk around lunch time, if you don't find me before then. Kara - Original Message From: Kara Savvas misskarabi...@yahoo.com To: J. LaRue Bills jlrbi...@sonoratx.net; Texascavers@texascavers.com; nmca...@caver.net Cc: John P. Brooks jpbrook...@sbcglobal.net; Mark Alman texascav...@yahoo.com; darla.bis...@triadhospitals.com Sent: Monday, April 9, 2007 10:28:35 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Spring Convention Update I just want to give everyone a hearty shove in the direction of the Willow City Loop that Jaqui mentions here. The wildflowers are AWESOME this year, and this is an incredible, easily drivable, and potently beautiful place to see them. I'd give yourself about an hour to drive the whole loop, if I remember correctly. My memory is fogged by the memory of the FLOWERS and buzzing critters and breath-taking hill country scenery. Also, strap yourselves in for the Auction. and don't forget your folding money! There are some really cool things to bid on, especially if you like to get outta dodge and soar with the birdsart! caver stuff! valuable services from your fellow cavers! publication sets! groovy stuff! stuff you want! My last plea met with some real success! Keep it coming! I know you have something fabulous and you haven't told me about it yet! see ya there, Kara - Original Message From: J. LaRue Bills jlrbi...@sonoratx.net To: Texascavers@texascavers.com; nmca...@caver.net Cc: John P. Brooks jpbrook...@sbcglobal.net; Mark Alman texascav...@yahoo.com; darla.bis...@triadhospitals.com Sent: Monday, April 9, 2007 8:15:01 AM Subject: [Texascavers] Spring Convention Update Send off that tax return and celebrate by heading to Albert for TSA Spring Convention! You don't have to pack much-there's water on site and there are two restaurants within 6 miles, and many more if you want to drive a bit farther. In Fredericksburg you'll find both H.E.B. and Walmart. You'll want to bring what you like to drink, but there are wineries galore all along Hwy 290, all with tasting rooms. If you bring your dog, bring the leash. Bags for picking up after will be on site. Dogs won't be able to enjoy the presentations with their owners, as the buildings are dog-free, but Saturday presentations will start at a leisurely 9:00 a.m. and there will be a lunch period long enough to walk the dogs or visit the local eateries. There's a designated greenspace with both trees and a grassy area, perfect for frisbees, dog walks, and enjoying the quiet beauty of the Hill Country. Between Saturday's presentations and dinner there will be a brief TSA meeting. After dinner we will have a salon presentation and awards and the TCMA Auction (contact Kara if you're bringing stuff). Sunday morning events: TCMA fundraiser breakfast and TCMA members' meeting. In the Area: The Old Tunnel Wildlife Area is within 25 miles: The bats aren't back yet, but the trail is open and quite nice. 200 yards from the viewing platform is the Alamo Springs store and café. If you are interested in wildflower drive/bike rides, check out the Willow City Loop at: http://www.lnstar.com/mall/txtrails/wildflowers/willowcityloop.htm To the east, there's the LBJ Ranch, and if you head west a bit, Wildseed Farms is fun to visit. See you in Albert! - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink QA. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545367 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
Unable to contact texascavers.com
Dear Charles, I've been unable to resubscribe to the mailing list after unsubscribing about a month ago. Below is an example of what I finally receive 2 days after any attempt to follow the User's Guide instructions at texascavers.com -- that is, by sending a message to texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com. I'm poor at interpreting this kind of info, but it appears that all my messages to texascavers.com are being intercepted by a spam blocking service. Evidently only some people are being affected. Carl Kunath, for example, has no trouble contacting texascavers-h...@texascavers.com whereas I can't. I've not had this problem resubscribing to my other mailing lists. I'm hoping you can help! Thanks. --David - Original Message - From: Mail Delivery Subsystem mailer-dae...@ms-smtp-01.texas.rr.com To: david...@austin.rr.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 12:25 PM Subject: Returned mail: see transcript for details The original message was received at Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:24:40 -0500 (CDT) from cpe-70-112-155-198.austin.res.rr.com [70.112.155.198] - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com (reason: 451 Spam Received Recently See: http://www.sorbs.net/lookup.shtml?24.93.47.40) - Transcript of session follows - ... while talking to raistlin.wokka.org.: RCPT To:texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com 451 Spam Received Recently See: http://www.sorbs.net/lookup.shtml?24.93.47.40 texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com... Deferred: 451 Spam Received Recently See: http://www.sorbs.net/lookup.shtml?24.93.47.40 Message could not be delivered for 2 days Message will be deleted from queue Return-Path: david...@austin.rr.com Received: from black (cpe-70-112-155-198.austin.res.rr.com [70.112.155.198]) by ms-smtp-01.texas.rr.com (8.13.6/8.13.6) with SMTP id l33HOd3n023952 for texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com; Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:24:40 -0500 (CDT) Message-ID: 000301c77614$f69e4720$6501a8c0@black From: David McKenzie david...@austin.rr.com To: texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com Subject: List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:24:37 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3028 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3028 X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine
Re: Unable to contact texascavers.com
David, someone on your local subnet is sending out spam, my anti-spam setup checks the blacklists for domains and ip ranges that are active and known spammers. You have two choices, you can either complain to your ISP and they can work get off of the blacklists, or you can subscribe using another email, for instance gmail.com I highly recommend gmail, its a great service with no intrusive ads, and you can even use your own client with it if you like, but their webclient is top-notch. Let me know if I can help further. Charles On 4/9/07, David McKenzie david...@austin.rr.com wrote: Dear Charles, I've been unable to resubscribe to the mailing list after unsubscribing about a month ago. Below is an example of what I finally receive 2 days after any attempt to follow the User's Guide instructions at texascavers.com -- that is, by sending a message to texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com. I'm poor at interpreting this kind of info, but it appears that all my messages to texascavers.com are being intercepted by a spam blocking service. Evidently only some people are being affected. Carl Kunath, for example, has no trouble contacting texascavers-help@texascavers.comwhereas I can't. I've not had this problem resubscribing to my other mailing lists. I'm hoping you can help! Thanks. --David - Original Message - From: Mail Delivery Subsystem mailer-dae...@ms-smtp-01.texas.rr.com To: david...@austin.rr.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 12:25 PM Subject: Returned mail: see transcript for details The original message was received at Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:24:40 -0500 (CDT) from cpe-70-112-155-198.austin.res.rr.com [70.112.155.198] - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com (reason: 451 Spam Received Recently See: http://www.sorbs.net/lookup.shtml?24.93.47.40) - Transcript of session follows - ... while talking to raistlin.wokka.org.: RCPT To:texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com 451 Spam Received Recently See: http://www.sorbs.net/lookup.shtml?24.93.47.40 texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com... Deferred: 451 Spam Received Recently See: http://www.sorbs.net/lookup.shtml?24.93.47.40 Message could not be delivered for 2 days Message will be deleted from queue Return-Path: david...@austin.rr.com Received: from black (cpe-70-112-155-198.austin.res.rr.com [70.112.155.198 ]) by ms-smtp-01.texas.rr.com (8.13.6/8.13.6) with SMTP id l33HOd3n023952 for texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com; Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:24:40 -0500 (CDT) Message-ID: 000301c77614$f69e4720$6501a8c0@black From: David McKenzie david...@austin.rr.com To: texascavers-subscr...@texascavers.com Subject: Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:24:37 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3028 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3028 X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine
[Texascavers] Gmail and the Sector 6 fiasco
You better check out Sector 6 lockups going on with Gmail right now.hell 1/2 my attachments will open the other 1/2 won't then some will then the same one won't. It has been 2 days now and not a peep from Google. If you choose gmail be aware it is free and there are many out there using it for only personal emails as long as two years that are locked out of their accounts because of Sector 6 and no response from Google..however I just read a long thread of posts from similiarly frustrated folks here is the link http://tinyurl.com/2ryb56 (118 posts just on this set of posts) think before you switch. If it is Free you get what you pay for! I like Google's explanation accidentally disabled lol So if like some of the students in these posts you have lots of attachments to download or accessgood luck... -- Mark Passerby
[Texascavers] OT - the daily gadget report
You can now record your old vinyl LP's straight to the computer. Circuit City has a high quality turntable that plugs into the computer's USB port. You simply put on the old album and tell the computer to record. It is $ 180. This seems to be the easiest way to get your old favorite music onto your MP3 players. It is one of the Chinese brands, and has a lot of plastic, but the quality appears much higher than the other choices. David Locklear - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
