[Texascavers] UT Grotto meeting Aug 5, 2009
Underground Texas Grotto meeting Aug 5, 2009 www.utgrotto.org The meeting is on Wednesday from 7:45 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on the University of Texas Campus in 2.48 Painter Hall http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/pai.html The program will be a traditional slide show. John Schneider will show historic Instamatic shots of caves in Missouri from back in the day. Come out for a hot time in Austin Texas. For information on Underground Texas Grotto activites, please see the website. All of our information is available through our link including officer contact info, trips reports, new caver training, event calendar, and posting links to beginner trips or vertical rope training. Not all of us, but some cavers meet before the meeting about 6:30, where we go to Sau Paulo www.saopaulos.net for happy hour, then afterward at about 9:30 for the after meeting, we go for burgers and beer at Posse East www.posseeast.com The UT Grotto needs you, the caver with photos and a story to share about your adventures, scientific research, or something else really cool. Contact Gary v...@utgrotto.org - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] TSS reprints of Volumes II and III now available on CD :
With all the commotion associated with the ICS, I wasn't able to get an email out announcing the reprint of the Texas Speleological Survey's County Reports, Volumes II and III that are now available on CD. These 15 publications have been out of print for years and contain 938 pages of detailed information on 733 caves and karst features in 13 counties, and include 183 maps !! This is a great opportunity to add to your library of Texas cave references without having to xerox old, faded copies or pay the high price for rare OP books. Cost is $10: send check and order to: Ron Ralph 13101 Wild Turkey Drive Manchaca, Texas 78652 512/280-9648 _ronra...@austin.rr.com_ (mailto:ronra...@austin.rr.com) . NOW AVAILABLE !! Texas Speleological Survey’s County Reports CD, Volumes II and III (1963 - 1973) Out of print for years, these 15 publications contain 938 pages of detailed information on 733 caves and karst features, and include 183 maps !! Volume 2: No. 1. The Caves of Williamson County. 1963. James R. Reddell and Richard Finch. 61 pp, 68 caves, 22 doubtfuls/man-mades, 14 maps. No. 2. The Caves of Comal County. 1964. James R. Reddell. 60 pp, 68 caves, 10 doubtfuls/shelters, 11 maps. No. 3. Vertebrate Paleontology of Texas Caves. 1964. Ruben M. Frank. 43 pp, 34 caves, 5 maps . No. 4. The Caves of Bell and Coryell Counties. 1964. David McKenzie and James R. Reddell. 63 pp, 45 caves, 17 doubtfuls/rumors, 32 shelters, 28 maps. No. 5-6. The Caves of Edwards County. 1965. James R. Reddell and A. Richard Smith. 70 pp, 48 caves, 13 shelters, 18 maps. No. 7. The Caves of Kinney County. 1965. A. Richard Smith and James R. Reddell. 34 pp, 16 caves, 5 doubtfuls, 3 shelters, 11 maps. No. 8. A Revised Checklist of Texas Caves. 1966. James R. Reddell and A. Richard Smith. 37 pp, 1362 caves. Includes index to Volume II. Volume 3: No. 1. The Caves of Medina County. 1967. James R. Reddell. 58 pp, 27 caves, 9 doubtfuls, 2 shelters, 9 maps. No. 2. The Caves of the Stockton Plateau. 1968. Carl E. Kunath and A. Richard Smith. 111 pp, 45 caves, 9 doubtfuls, 17 maps. Pecos, Terrell, and Val Verde counties. No. 3. Bibliographic Guide to the Caves of Texas. 1968. James R. Reddell. 173 pp. No. 4. The Caves of Lubbock County. 1970. James R. Reddell. 20 pp, 5 caves, 5 shelters/doubtfuls, 7 maps. No. 5. A Key to the Bats of Texas and Adjacent Regions. 1970. Tony Mollhagen. 26 pp. No. 6. The Caves of Kimble County. 1971. A. Richard Smith and James R. Reddell. 47 pp, 39 caves, 7 shelters/doubtfuls, 20 maps. No. 7-8. The Caves of San Saba County, 2nd Edition. 1973. James R. Reddell. 127 pp, 177 caves, 27 shelters/doubtfuls, 43 maps. Index to Volume III. 1973. A. Richard Smith and James R. Reddell. 8 pp. **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115)
RE: [Texascavers] TSS reprints of Volumes II and III now available on CD :
That's a great deal of info, Jerry, and a bargain at $10. I'm definitely interested. Will these be available at TCR, as well? Thanks, Mark From: jerryat...@aol.com [mailto:jerryat...@aol.com] Sent: Tue 8/4/2009 2:05 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] TSS reprints of Volumes II and III now available on CD : With all the commotion associated with the ICS, I wasn't able to get an email out announcing the reprint of the Texas Speleological Survey's County Reports, Volumes II and III that are now available on CD. These 15 publications have been out of print for years and contain 938 pages of detailed information on 733 caves and karst features in 13 counties, and include 183 maps !! This is a great opportunity to add to your library of Texas cave references without having to xerox old, faded copies or pay the high price for rare OP books. Cost is $10: send check and order to: Ron Ralph 13101 Wild Turkey Drive Manchaca, Texas 78652 512/280-9648 ronra...@austin.rr.com . NOW AVAILABLE !! Texas Speleological Survey's County Reports CD, Volumes II and III (1963 - 1973) Out of print for years, these 15 publications contain 938 pages of detailed information on 733 caves and karst features, and include 183 maps !! Volume 2: No. 1. The Caves of Williamson County. 1963. James R. Reddell and Richard Finch. 61 pp, 68 caves, 22 doubtfuls/man-mades, 14 maps. No. 2. The Caves of Comal County. 1964. James R. Reddell. 60 pp, 68 caves, 10 doubtfuls/shelters, 11 maps. No. 3. Vertebrate Paleontology of Texas Caves. 1964. Ruben M. Frank. 43 pp, 34 caves, 5 maps . No. 4. The Caves of Bell and Coryell Counties. 1964. David McKenzie and James R. Reddell. 63 pp, 45 caves, 17 doubtfuls/rumors, 32 shelters, 28 maps. No. 5-6. The Caves of Edwards County. 1965. James R. Reddell and A. Richard Smith. 70 pp, 48 caves, 13 shelters, 18 maps. No. 7. The Caves of Kinney County. 1965. A. Richard Smith and James R. Reddell. 34 pp, 16 caves, 5 doubtfuls, 3 shelters, 11 maps. No. 8. A Revised Checklist of Texas Caves. 1966. James R. Reddell and A. Richard Smith. 37 pp, 1362 caves. Includes index to Volume II. Volume 3: No. 1. The Caves of Medina County. 1967. James R. Reddell. 58 pp, 27 caves, 9 doubtfuls, 2 shelters, 9 maps. No. 2. The Caves of the Stockton Plateau. 1968. Carl E. Kunath and A. Richard Smith. 111 pp, 45 caves, 9 doubtfuls, 17 maps. Pecos, Terrell, and Val Verde counties. No. 3. Bibliographic Guide to the Caves of Texas. 1968. James R. Reddell. 173 pp. No. 4. The Caves of Lubbock County. 1970. James R. Reddell. 20 pp, 5 caves, 5 shelters/doubtfuls, 7 maps. No. 5. A Key to the Bats of Texas and Adjacent Regions. 1970. Tony Mollhagen. 26 pp. No. 6. The Caves of Kimble County. 1971. A. Richard Smith and James R. Reddell. 47 pp, 39 caves, 7 shelters/doubtfuls, 20 maps. No. 7-8. The Caves of San Saba County, 2nd Edition. 1973. James R. Reddell. 127 pp, 177 caves, 27 shelters/doubtfuls, 43 maps. Index to Volume III. 1973. A. Richard Smith and James R. Reddell. 8 pp.
[Texascavers] Re: ICS in the news
David Locklear posted: http://www.dailytimes.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ae974e3f29be3c15 I especially liked the part where the author described rope climbing with metal wenches. Where can I get some of those? ;-) Mark Minton
[Texascavers] re: ICS Related
I have had similar symptoms. Sore throat on Wednesday, then gagging congestion, coughing, slight fever. Since I had the same thing exactly a year ago, I attributed it to a seasonal allergy. I didn't want to get bronchitis again, so I went to the doctor on Friday, got some prescription meds. I mentioned I had been to Mexico, but it wasn't much like the flu for me. Tonight ( Monday) is the first night that the coughing hasn't been too bad. I never went into the dorms, we tent camped both pre-camp and throughout the ICS. Somehow this didn't go to the list when I sent it last night. Shari Forsythe in Kentucky
[Texascavers] FW: WALK FOR A DAY TRAIL Karst Inventory VOLUNTEER OP
Have at it! Cheers, Denise From: jk...@austin.rr.com To: pepabe...@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 08:01:07 -0700 Subject: WALK FOR A DAY TRAIL Karst Inventory VOLUNTEER OP Here's a great opportunity to work with Wildflower Center staff! They need help ASAP so let Jeannine know if you are interested. You'll learn a lot and have a good time, all while racking up volunteer hours. Project Name and Location: WALK FOR A DAY TRAIL Karst Inventory – Various Water Quality Protection Lands This field project is part of the planning for the WALK FOR A DAY TRAIL. The proposed trail corridor passes through several of the City of Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. This proposed route was developed using a variety of data previously collected from these properties, however much is left to be discovered on the ground (caves, sinkholes and other aquifer recharge features). Date and Time: Volunteers will be needed starting August 5th. Our work week will be from Tuesdays through Saturdays. We will begin surveying at approximately 7:30 am and will work until approximately 11:30am (times are dependent on the day’s site location). We expect the surveys to continue through the month of August so please feel free so sign up for any days during those weeks that you’d like. Even if you can only volunteer one morning --- ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED. Logistics: The location to be surveyed will change from day to day and thus the place to meet will be changing. This is why we need to have you sign up with contact information so we can call you the day before to give you all the details. Age and Physical Requirements: Project requires participants to be able to transverse rough terrain and be in the sun for several hours. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Activity Goal: Find, flag, and inventory karst features (caves, sinkholes and other aquifer recharge features) on Water Quality Protection Lands throughout the length of the proposed Walk For A Day Trail corridor. Activity Details: Lead by Wildflower Center staff, volunteers will walk the proposed corridor length in segments with 50 feet between each participant to cover a 300 foot span. Volunteers will slowly walk along the proposed trail corridor, searching for caves, sinkholes, or other karst features. Once found, the features will be flagged and documented. The goal is to inventory all the karst features, so their significance can be further investigated. There will be trained leaders working with you and we will all be walking the corridor as a team. This inventory will help determine the best placement for the Walk For A Day Trail so that it can avoid negatively impacting these lands. The work area contains loose rocks, leaves, and other tripping hazards. Volunteers must wear long pants and closed toes shoes, preferably hiking or work boots that support the ankle. Long sleeved shirts are advised. Clothing Required: For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants and rugged closed-toe shoes, preferably ones which provide ankle support. Long-sleeve shirts are recommended for protection from brush and the sun as well as a sun hat. Participants Need to Bring: We will take plenty of water breaks and will provide electrolyte drinks and snacks however you should bring your own water bottle and snack to keep with you as you survey. Sunscreen and bug repellant are recommended. A personal compass will be useful; however personal GPS units will not be needed because we’ll need to recover any data collected from each of the units at the end of each day. Essential Project Needs and Safety Considerations: Participants should be able to hike several miles over rough terrain. AUGUST IN TEXAS --- no need to say it but it will be HOT. Activity will occur in cloudy or drizzly conditions, but will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Site does not have a restroom or indoor facilities. Those with allergies to bee stings or fire ants should be prepared as necessary. Nearest medical facility is approximately 25 minutes away. A first aid kit will be available on site. Participants may encounter snakes, spiders, scorpions and other wildlife. Gatorade and water with cups will be provided. PLEASE CALL (512) 232-0109 or E-MAIL: jtins...@wildflower.org TO SIGN UP. Thank you in advance for your help, Jeannine Tinsley Research Associate Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Click below to access the site http://grovesite.com/page.asp?o=tmns=cacp=168789 _ Get your vacation photos on your phone! http://windowsliveformobile.com/en-us/photos/default.aspx?OCID=0809TL-HM
[Texascavers] ICS Box Project
I have been organizing the box photos, including the ones being sent in. Will put them on Picassa or Flicker, both sites that require you to register, but you can have access to all the photos. If you took Box photos of anyone, please send them to me so I can include them. So far there are about 75 pictures. ErnieG - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
texascavers Digest 4 Aug 2009 16:22:52 -0000 Issue 819
texascavers Digest 4 Aug 2009 16:22:52 - Issue 819 Topics (messages 11622 through 11636): Re: ICS follow-up 11622 by: Herman Miller 11623 by: David 11633 by: Don Cooper ICS Flu 11624 by: Terri Sprouse ICS related 11625 by: David 11627 by: David 11632 by: Preston Forsythe ICS in the news 11626 by: David 11631 by: Mark Minton TSS reprints of Volumes II and III now available on CD : 11628 by: JerryAtkin.aol.com 11630 by: Mark.Alman.l-3com.com UT Grotto meeting  Aug 5, 2009 11629 by: Gary Franklin Re: WALK FOR A DAY TRAIL Karst Inventory VOLUNTEER OP 11634 by: Denise P ICS Box Project 11635 by: Ernest Garza Re: Texas sales at ICS 11636 by: ellie :) Administrivia: To subscribe to the digest, e-mail: texascavers-digest-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe from the digest, e-mail: texascavers-digest-unsubscr...@texascavers.com To post to the list, e-mail: texascavers@texascavers.com -- ---BeginMessage--- If its any consolation I developed an infection in one of my fingers at the convention that was lanced three days ago, all looks better now though I have lingering stiffness in the joint from it being swollen in place for a good lil while. Herman Miller On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:18 PM, Linda Palit lkpa...@sbcglobal.net wrote: There seem to be two things going around – one is a flu or flu like– would not be too surprised if it is swine flu. Miserable, but hopefully better now than in the winter – who knows. Take care of yourselves if you have that. The other is some kind of virus/cold thing – much less severe – minor fever, congestion, and cough after other symptoms subside. Several people were ill at ICS near the beginning of the convention but it seemed pretty minor. I don’t really know the details or whatever – that is just personal observation. And Gil has an ingrown toenail – maybe two. *From:* Rick Corbell [mailto:rlcorb...@hotmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, August 03, 2009 7:32 PM *To:* texascavers@texascavers.com *Subject:* [Texascavers] ICS follow-up Dear Cavers, My three cabin mates from ICS have come down with 102 plus fever in the last few days. I've been asked to see if there have been other ICS attendees who may have developed a fever and pneumonia. I know two folks missed our Bexar Grotto meeting on Monday the 27th due to illness, but I don't know the symptoms. Rick Corbell -- Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out.http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=PID23384::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:NF_BR_sync:082009 ---End Message--- ---BeginMessage--- I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. ---End Message--- ---BeginMessage--- I understand that Justin Shaw got a badly infected insect bite requiring medical attention. Staying away from those swim trips and remaining in close proximity to a damn yankee through most of the convention - I remain, thankfully, healthy. Same for almost all of my bunkmates, 'cept for Yazmine's runny nose (she never really got sick). . -WaV On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com ---End Message--- ---BeginMessage--- Don't blame it on the sunshine, Don't blame it on the moonlight, Don't blame it on the good times, Blame it on the boogie! Just think of it as party favors!!! Terri --- On Mon, 8/3/09, Linda Palit lkpa...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Linda Palit lkpa...@sbcglobal.net Subject: RE: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up To: 'Rick Corbell' rlcorb...@hotmail.com, texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Monday, August 3, 2009, 9:18 PM There seem to be two things going around – one is a flu or flu like– would not be too surprised if it is swine flu. Miserable, but hopefully better now than in the winter – who knows. Take care of yourselves if you have that. The other is some kind of virus/cold thing – much less severe – minor fever, congestion, and cough after other symptoms subside. Several people were ill at ICS near the beginning of the convention but it seemed pretty minor. I don’t really know the details or whatever – that is just personal observation. And Gil has an ingrown toenail – maybe two. From: Rick Corbell [mailto:rlcorb...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 7:32 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up
[Texascavers] For those of you who got the ICS ick...
Do you know the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu? For bird flu you need tweetment and for swine flu you need oinkment.
[ot_caving] FW: A Very Touching Story
As you can tell, I don't have a lot to do this afternoon... I know this has been on your mind for awhile, hope this helps - Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica - where do they go? Wonder no more!!! It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintaining a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life. If a penguin is found dead on the ice, other members of the family and social circle dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into and buried. The penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing: Freeze a jolly good fellow. Then they kick him in the ice hole.
[Texascavers] ICS followup
Wow - I have had a broken leg ever since I got home! I thought it was from a bad fall 2 months earlier but now I'm thinking it was ICS. Nance - 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] ICS follow-up
I understand that Justin Shaw got a badly infected insect bite requiring medical attention. Staying away from those swim trips and remaining in close proximity to a damn yankee through most of the convention - I remain, thankfully, healthy. Same for almost all of my bunkmates, 'cept for Yazmine's runny nose (she never really got sick). . -WaV On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. - 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] ICS follow-up
I have been suffering from acute laziness On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: I understand that Justin Shaw got a badly infected insect bite requiring medical attention. Staying away from those swim trips and remaining in close proximity to a damn yankee through most of the convention - I remain, thankfully, healthy. Same for almost all of my bunkmates, 'cept for Yazmine's runny nose (she never really got sick). . -WaV On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. - 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] ICS follow-up
I had a chapped ass one night at the ICS, but a few beers and a couple hours sleep cleared it right up... Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: ellie :) ellie.tho...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:27:33 To: Don Cooperwavyca...@gmail.com Cc: Daviddlocklea...@gmail.com; Cavers Texastexascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up I have been suffering from acute laziness On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: I understand that Justin Shaw got a badly infected insect bite requiring medical attention. Staying away from those swim trips and remaining in close proximity to a damn yankee through most of the convention - I remain, thankfully, healthy. Same for almost all of my bunkmates, 'cept for Yazmine's runny nose (she never really got sick). . -WaV On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. - 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] ICS follow-up
YES HE DID, and he let us know about it. I think his infliction was spread by what is classified as a carrier. From: ke...@sbcglobal.net [mailto:ke...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:12 PM To: ellie :); Don Cooper Cc: David; Cavers Texas Subject: Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up I had a chapped ass one night at the ICS, but a few beers and a couple hours sleep cleared it right up... Sent via BlackBerry by ATT From: ellie :) List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:27:33 -0500 To: Don Cooperwavyca...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up I have been suffering from acute laziness On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.commailto:wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: I understand that Justin Shaw got a badly infected insect bite requiring medical attention. Staying away from those swim trips and remaining in close proximity to a damn yankee through most of the convention - I remain, thankfully, healthy. Same for almost all of my bunkmates, 'cept for Yazmine's runny nose (she never really got sick). . -WaV On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.commailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.commailto:texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.commailto:texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
RE: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up
Charles, That's the best one yet!! Just almost got your extension cord straightened out. Return to original shape is hopeless. Rick Corbell From: wo...@justfamily.org Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 20:22:13 -0500 To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up It was probably Bill Steele's tights that made everyone sick... Charles On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 8:00 PM, Katherine Arensk.ar...@mail.utexas.edu wrote: Bill Russell and Katie Arens both had colds with (respectively) a bad cough and a sore throat. No fevers that we noticed. -k Dear Cavers, My three cabin mates from ICS have come down with 102 plus fever in the last few days. I've been asked to see if there have been other ICS attendees who may have developed a fever and pneumonia. I know two folks missed our Bexar Grotto meeting on Monday the 27th due to illness, but I don't know the symptoms. Rick Corbell - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com _ Get your vacation photos on your phone! http://windowsliveformobile.com/en-us/photos/default.aspx?OCID=0809TL-HM
Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up
Oh, don't sweat it, I gave up on it a long time ago :) On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Rick Corbellrlcorb...@hotmail.com wrote: Charles, That's the best one yet!! Just almost got your extension cord straightened out. Return to original shape is hopeless. Rick Corbell From: wo...@justfamily.org Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 20:22:13 -0500 To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up It was probably Bill Steele's tights that made everyone sick... Charles On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 8:00 PM, Katherine Arensk.ar...@mail.utexas.edu wrote: Bill Russell and Katie Arens both had colds with (respectively) a bad cough and a sore throat. No fevers that we noticed. -k Dear Cavers, My three cabin mates from ICS have come down with 102 plus fever in the last few days. I've been asked to see if there have been other ICS attendees who may have developed a fever and pneumonia. I know two folks missed our Bexar Grotto meeting on Monday the 27th due to illness, but I don't know the symptoms. Rick Corbell - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com Get your vacation photos on your phone! Click here.
Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up
I guess if we dont get scorching heat, musquitos, lightning strike, or a torrential windstorm we have our own caver influenza outbreak On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Jon Cradit jcra...@edwardsaquifer.orgwrote: YES HE DID, and he let us know about it. I think his infliction was spread by what is classified as a carrier. *From:* ke...@sbcglobal.net [mailto:ke...@sbcglobal.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:12 PM *To:* ellie :); Don Cooper *Cc:* David; Cavers Texas *Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up I had a chapped ass one night at the ICS, but a few beers and a couple hours sleep cleared it right up... Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -- *From*: ellie :) *Date*: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:27:33 -0500 *To*: Don Cooperwavyca...@gmail.com *Subject*: Re: [Texascavers] ICS follow-up I have been suffering from acute laziness On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote: I understand that Justin Shaw got a badly infected insect bite requiring medical attention. Staying away from those swim trips and remaining in close proximity to a damn yankee through most of the convention - I remain, thankfully, healthy. Same for almost all of my bunkmates, 'cept for Yazmine's runny nose (she never really got sick). . -WaV On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM, David dlocklea...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 tiny scrapes on my skin that became infected after swimming in the Guadalupe River. - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Mystery Caver of the Month - August 2009
In this month's issue of Hill Country magazine, there is a 3 page article featuring a well known Texas caver. For those of you who already know who it is, please allow the others a chance to guess. I think any hints I give would give it away.Here is a clue, anyways, I think they may have volunteered to drive a van once at ICS ?? ( However, I am not certain of that ) - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] cave pearl question
There are dozens of articles on the speleogenesis of cave pearls and they all sort of sound like the same process, except with some rare exceptions. My question is, Just because a caver finds a pool of roundish calcite crystals, is it possible that they were formed in some other manner or or somehow a different speleothem from other cave pearls? For example, View the speleothems in the photo below http://api.ning.com/files/tQYZqp-lrY0jCT4AdmaifbN3HvUeDEZAKb6OrpvD4cENEMWKuEunt-9vcA8P1c*B/CavePearl1.jpg?width=737height=552 Are these identical to your garden-variety type of cave pearl ? If so, it would seem that cave pearls have a subtle variety that is worth examining, if someone has not yet done that. I would like to see a book with just beautiful cave pearls.3-D images would be nice too. 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
[Texascavers] interesting bat video
http://www.assignmentearth.org/ Click on Gallery at the bottom of the screen. you have to hold the mouse carefully on the list to the right, and click on the title Endangered Bats in India ( 4th down on the list ) - 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] Texas sales at ICS
Thanks Lee Jay! On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:47 PM, mark.al...@l-3com.com wrote: Agreed, Bill! I know from talking with Lee Jay before and during ICS, he WAS the TSA store! Lee Jay has done a stupendous job and the thankless task of running the store, handling online sales, dragging all of this stuff to TCR's, TSA conventions, the ICS, and even to the NSS Convention in Florida last year. He has worked with Chris Vreeland on new t-shirt designs, a new TSA bat sticker, and countless other tasks that most of us aren't even aware of. Lee Jay isn't the type to toot his own horn, but, I'll do it for him... GREAT JOB AND MUCH THANKS, LEE JAY!! Sincerely, Mark -- *From:* Mixon Bill [mailto:bmixon...@austin.rr.com] *Sent:* Mon 8/3/2009 2:49 PM *To:* Cavers Texas *Subject:* [Texascavers] Texas sales at ICS One of the unsung heroes at the ICS as far as Texas caving is concerned was Lee Jay Graves, who coordinated the sales area occupied by the TSS, the TSA, and the TCMA. Lee Jay was also very accommodating to various others who asked at the last minute to add things like T- shirts and posters to the store. He and various helpers had to cope with the chore of keeping all the money straight. To some extent, he also helped with AMCS sales, which were in the same room, although operating independently. I know he spent more time in that room than anybody else. --Bill Mixon Don’t be led astray into the paths of virtue. You may reply to the address this message came from, but for long-term use, save: Personal: bmi...@alumni.uchicago.edu AMCS: edi...@amcs-pubs.org or sa...@amcs-pubs.org - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] ICS Wednesday night party
Did anyone happen to take any photos of the Wednesday night party? Both crowd and band shots would be great. I think that was by far the best crowd we've ever had for the Syphons. Keith
