[Texascavers] Be cautious of driving into submerged sinkholes :
DAUPHIN, MANITOBA—A Manitoba couple got the scare of their lives when a large puddle that concealed a sinkhole swallowed their Ford Ranger, completely submerging the truck. The couple say they barely escaped with their lives. Jim McKnight and his wife, Dawn Sealey, said they were headed to a campground when they saw the giant puddle and decided to cross through it. But within seconds the vehicle was sucked down and water was rushing into the cab. McKnight yelled at his wife to roll down her window, which allowed her to grab the family dog and swim for safety. By that point, the water was over the truck’s roof. “We were completely under water before we had a chance to get out,” said Sealey. “It happened so fast. My husband had to swim out and he got trapped under ice. He had to swim under the ice and he was banging his hand, then his head to break through.” McKnight said he thought he was a goner for sure. “I know I came pretty close to that. I got stuck under the ice and I don’t know how, or where I managed to break the ice but I know I was totally gasping for air. I had no breath whatsoever,” McKnight said. The couple made it out without injury, and walked about a quarter of a mile for refuge with strangers in a house. RCMP are investigating and a spokeswoman who confirmed the account said the couple was very lucky to escape. The couple took a local constable to the scene, where the puddle again looked like a puddle. There was no sign of a truck in the hole, although debris floating on the water included a bag of dog food, marshmallows, shampoo and other supplies from the truck. “You couldn’t see the truck but you could tell something had happened there,” McKnight said. “The officer was asking me, ‘Where’s the truck?’ I said, ‘Right in front of you.’ ” A tow truck company tried to get the truck out Tuesday but ice jams from Lake Dauphin have blocked the road and covered the hole. The Canadian Press _http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manito ba-couple-s-truck-as-they-swim-for-their-lives_ (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manitoba-couple-s-truck-as-they-sw im-for-their-lives)
Re: [Texascavers] Be cautious of driving into submerged sinkholes :
Another reason to drive a ToyotaFord Rangers sink. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2011, at 3:19 AM, jerryat...@aol.com wrote: DAUPHIN, MANITOBA—A Manitoba couple got the scare of their lives when a large puddle that concealed a sinkhole swallowed their Ford Ranger, completely submerging the truck. The couple say they barely escaped with their lives. Jim McKnight and his wife, Dawn Sealey, said they were headed to a campground when they saw the giant puddle and decided to cross through it. But within seconds the vehicle was sucked down and water was rushing into the cab. McKnight yelled at his wife to roll down her window, which allowed her to grab the family dog and swim for safety. By that point, the water was over the truck’s roof. “We were completely under water before we had a chance to get out,” said Sealey. “It happened so fast. My husband had to swim out and he got trapped under ice. He had to swim under the ice and he was banging his hand, then his head to break through.” McKnight said he thought he was a goner for sure. “I know I came pretty close to that. I got stuck under the ice and I don’t know how, or where I managed to break the ice but I know I was totally gasping for air. I had no breath whatsoever,” McKnight said. The couple made it out without injury, and walked about a quarter of a mile for refuge with strangers in a house. RCMP are investigating and a spokeswoman who confirmed the account said the couple was very lucky to escape. The couple took a local constable to the scene, where the puddle again looked like a puddle. There was no sign of a truck in the hole, although debris floating on the water included a bag of dog food, marshmallows, shampoo and other supplies from the truck. “You couldn’t see the truck but you could tell something had happened there,” McKnight said. “The officer was asking me, ‘Where’s the truck?’ I said, ‘Right in front of you.’ ” A tow truck company tried to get the truck out Tuesday but ice jams from Lake Dauphin have blocked the road and covered the hole. The Canadian Press http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manitoba-couple-s-truck-as-they-swim-for-their-lives
[Texascavers] rigging simulation software
Fofo called my attention to this on another e-mail list. Looks like fun, except that they want $245 for it (at a special price). Somebody could make an app like this for smart phones and pads and sell it for $2. -- Mixon http://vrigger.com/info.asp A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always count on the support of Paul. 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] 4x4 for sale
I saw this on the side of the road south of Houston: 1987 K-5 Chevy Blazer Solid axle / leaf-springs front back. Approximately 2 body lift. 4 suspension lift Aluminum 15 rims, with 35 tires but room for bigger. $ 2,500 Or Best Offer. Needs new tires, shocks, etc. Silverado grey with dents some rust underneath. 832-340-4355 e-mail me for a picture Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
[SWR] Fw: More Breaking News
- Forwarded Message From: Peter Youngbaer wnsliai...@caves.org To: Alex Sproul imoca...@comcast.net; Thomas Evans cavertev...@gmail.com; NSS Board of Governors b...@caves.org; Val Hildreth-Werker we...@zianet.com; Cheryl Jones cs.jo...@verizon.net; Claude Koch claudek...@earthlink.net; Jo Schaper joscha...@socket.net; Mike Warner m...@speleobooks.com Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 1:37:18 PM Subject: More Breaking News Alex, Please post the following Breaking News: US Forest Service Northern Region seeks public input on cave restrictions by May 28 The press release is attached. Peter USFS Northern Region Press Release.doc Description: MS-Word document ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
[SWR] Fw: Breaking News - Colorado BLM seeks targeted closures
- Forwarded Message From: Peter Youngbaer wnsliai...@caves.org To: Alex Sproul imoca...@comcast.net; Thomas Evans cavertev...@gmail.com; NSS Board of Governors b...@caves.org; Val Hildreth-Werker we...@zianet.com; Cheryl Jones cs.jo...@verizon.net; Claude Koch claudek...@earthlink.net; Jo Schaper joscha...@socket.net; Mike Warner m...@speleobooks.com Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 10:49:15 AM Subject: Breaking News - Colorado BLM seeks targeted closures Alex, Please post under Breaking News: Colorado BLM Seeks Public Input on Target Closures. Here's the link: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo/scoping.html Peter ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
Re: [Texascavers] OT Bad Times Virus
Bad Times chased a bunch of school children with my snow blower! ;-) On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM, Chris Vreeland cvreel...@austin.rr.comwrote: My favorite was the Onion headline: Virus Named Do Not Click This Attachment You Idiot! Spreads Like Wildfire. On May 11, 2011, at 8:56 PM, Logan McNatt wrote: My favorite virus warning was a parody on virus warnings. Google Bad Times Virus for a chuckle. LowGun
[Texascavers] Be cautious of driving into submerged sinkholes :
DAUPHIN, MANITOBA—A Manitoba couple got the scare of their lives when a large puddle that concealed a sinkhole swallowed their Ford Ranger, completely submerging the truck. The couple say they barely escaped with their lives. Jim McKnight and his wife, Dawn Sealey, said they were headed to a campground when they saw the giant puddle and decided to cross through it. But within seconds the vehicle was sucked down and water was rushing into the cab. McKnight yelled at his wife to roll down her window, which allowed her to grab the family dog and swim for safety. By that point, the water was over the truck’s roof. “We were completely under water before we had a chance to get out,” said Sealey. “It happened so fast. My husband had to swim out and he got trapped under ice. He had to swim under the ice and he was banging his hand, then his head to break through.” McKnight said he thought he was a goner for sure. “I know I came pretty close to that. I got stuck under the ice and I don’t know how, or where I managed to break the ice but I know I was totally gasping for air. I had no breath whatsoever,” McKnight said. The couple made it out without injury, and walked about a quarter of a mile for refuge with strangers in a house. RCMP are investigating and a spokeswoman who confirmed the account said the couple was very lucky to escape. The couple took a local constable to the scene, where the puddle again looked like a puddle. There was no sign of a truck in the hole, although debris floating on the water included a bag of dog food, marshmallows, shampoo and other supplies from the truck. “You couldn’t see the truck but you could tell something had happened there,” McKnight said. “The officer was asking me, ‘Where’s the truck?’ I said, ‘Right in front of you.’ ” A tow truck company tried to get the truck out Tuesday but ice jams from Lake Dauphin have blocked the road and covered the hole. The Canadian Press _http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manito ba-couple-s-truck-as-they-swim-for-their-lives_ (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manitoba-couple-s-truck-as-they-sw im-for-their-lives)
Re: [Texascavers] Be cautious of driving into submerged sinkholes :
Another reason to drive a ToyotaFord Rangers sink. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2011, at 3:19 AM, jerryat...@aol.com wrote: DAUPHIN, MANITOBA—A Manitoba couple got the scare of their lives when a large puddle that concealed a sinkhole swallowed their Ford Ranger, completely submerging the truck. The couple say they barely escaped with their lives. Jim McKnight and his wife, Dawn Sealey, said they were headed to a campground when they saw the giant puddle and decided to cross through it. But within seconds the vehicle was sucked down and water was rushing into the cab. McKnight yelled at his wife to roll down her window, which allowed her to grab the family dog and swim for safety. By that point, the water was over the truck’s roof. “We were completely under water before we had a chance to get out,” said Sealey. “It happened so fast. My husband had to swim out and he got trapped under ice. He had to swim under the ice and he was banging his hand, then his head to break through.” McKnight said he thought he was a goner for sure. “I know I came pretty close to that. I got stuck under the ice and I don’t know how, or where I managed to break the ice but I know I was totally gasping for air. I had no breath whatsoever,” McKnight said. The couple made it out without injury, and walked about a quarter of a mile for refuge with strangers in a house. RCMP are investigating and a spokeswoman who confirmed the account said the couple was very lucky to escape. The couple took a local constable to the scene, where the puddle again looked like a puddle. There was no sign of a truck in the hole, although debris floating on the water included a bag of dog food, marshmallows, shampoo and other supplies from the truck. “You couldn’t see the truck but you could tell something had happened there,” McKnight said. “The officer was asking me, ‘Where’s the truck?’ I said, ‘Right in front of you.’ ” A tow truck company tried to get the truck out Tuesday but ice jams from Lake Dauphin have blocked the road and covered the hole. The Canadian Press http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manitoba-couple-s-truck-as-they-swim-for-their-lives
[Texascavers] rigging simulation software
Fofo called my attention to this on another e-mail list. Looks like fun, except that they want $245 for it (at a special price). Somebody could make an app like this for smart phones and pads and sell it for $2. -- Mixon http://vrigger.com/info.asp A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always count on the support of Paul. 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] 4x4 for sale
I saw this on the side of the road south of Houston: 1987 K-5 Chevy Blazer Solid axle / leaf-springs front back. Approximately 2 body lift. 4 suspension lift Aluminum 15 rims, with 35 tires but room for bigger. $ 2,500 Or Best Offer. Needs new tires, shocks, etc. Silverado grey with dents some rust underneath. 832-340-4355 e-mail me for a picture Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
[SWR] Fw: Breaking News - Colorado BLM seeks targeted closures
- Forwarded Message From: Peter Youngbaer wnsliai...@caves.org To: Alex Sproul imoca...@comcast.net; Thomas Evans cavertev...@gmail.com; NSS Board of Governors b...@caves.org; Val Hildreth-Werker we...@zianet.com; Cheryl Jones cs.jo...@verizon.net; Claude Koch claudek...@earthlink.net; Jo Schaper joscha...@socket.net; Mike Warner m...@speleobooks.com Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 10:49:15 AM Subject: Breaking News - Colorado BLM seeks targeted closures Alex, Please post under Breaking News: Colorado BLM Seeks Public Input on Target Closures. Here's the link: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo/scoping.html Peter ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
Re: [Texascavers] OT Bad Times Virus
Bad Times chased a bunch of school children with my snow blower! ;-) On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM, Chris Vreeland cvreel...@austin.rr.comwrote: My favorite was the Onion headline: Virus Named Do Not Click This Attachment You Idiot! Spreads Like Wildfire. On May 11, 2011, at 8:56 PM, Logan McNatt wrote: My favorite virus warning was a parody on virus warnings. Google Bad Times Virus for a chuckle. LowGun
[Texascavers] Be cautious of driving into submerged sinkholes :
DAUPHIN, MANITOBA—A Manitoba couple got the scare of their lives when a large puddle that concealed a sinkhole swallowed their Ford Ranger, completely submerging the truck. The couple say they barely escaped with their lives. Jim McKnight and his wife, Dawn Sealey, said they were headed to a campground when they saw the giant puddle and decided to cross through it. But within seconds the vehicle was sucked down and water was rushing into the cab. McKnight yelled at his wife to roll down her window, which allowed her to grab the family dog and swim for safety. By that point, the water was over the truck’s roof. “We were completely under water before we had a chance to get out,” said Sealey. “It happened so fast. My husband had to swim out and he got trapped under ice. He had to swim under the ice and he was banging his hand, then his head to break through.” McKnight said he thought he was a goner for sure. “I know I came pretty close to that. I got stuck under the ice and I don’t know how, or where I managed to break the ice but I know I was totally gasping for air. I had no breath whatsoever,” McKnight said. The couple made it out without injury, and walked about a quarter of a mile for refuge with strangers in a house. RCMP are investigating and a spokeswoman who confirmed the account said the couple was very lucky to escape. The couple took a local constable to the scene, where the puddle again looked like a puddle. There was no sign of a truck in the hole, although debris floating on the water included a bag of dog food, marshmallows, shampoo and other supplies from the truck. “You couldn’t see the truck but you could tell something had happened there,” McKnight said. “The officer was asking me, ‘Where’s the truck?’ I said, ‘Right in front of you.’ ” A tow truck company tried to get the truck out Tuesday but ice jams from Lake Dauphin have blocked the road and covered the hole. The Canadian Press _http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manito ba-couple-s-truck-as-they-swim-for-their-lives_ (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manitoba-couple-s-truck-as-they-sw im-for-their-lives)
Re: [Texascavers] Be cautious of driving into submerged sinkholes :
Another reason to drive a ToyotaFord Rangers sink. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2011, at 3:19 AM, jerryat...@aol.com wrote: DAUPHIN, MANITOBA—A Manitoba couple got the scare of their lives when a large puddle that concealed a sinkhole swallowed their Ford Ranger, completely submerging the truck. The couple say they barely escaped with their lives. Jim McKnight and his wife, Dawn Sealey, said they were headed to a campground when they saw the giant puddle and decided to cross through it. But within seconds the vehicle was sucked down and water was rushing into the cab. McKnight yelled at his wife to roll down her window, which allowed her to grab the family dog and swim for safety. By that point, the water was over the truck’s roof. “We were completely under water before we had a chance to get out,” said Sealey. “It happened so fast. My husband had to swim out and he got trapped under ice. He had to swim under the ice and he was banging his hand, then his head to break through.” McKnight said he thought he was a goner for sure. “I know I came pretty close to that. I got stuck under the ice and I don’t know how, or where I managed to break the ice but I know I was totally gasping for air. I had no breath whatsoever,” McKnight said. The couple made it out without injury, and walked about a quarter of a mile for refuge with strangers in a house. RCMP are investigating and a spokeswoman who confirmed the account said the couple was very lucky to escape. The couple took a local constable to the scene, where the puddle again looked like a puddle. There was no sign of a truck in the hole, although debris floating on the water included a bag of dog food, marshmallows, shampoo and other supplies from the truck. “You couldn’t see the truck but you could tell something had happened there,” McKnight said. “The officer was asking me, ‘Where’s the truck?’ I said, ‘Right in front of you.’ ” A tow truck company tried to get the truck out Tuesday but ice jams from Lake Dauphin have blocked the road and covered the hole. The Canadian Press http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/989216--sinkhole-swallows-manitoba-couple-s-truck-as-they-swim-for-their-lives
[Texascavers] rigging simulation software
Fofo called my attention to this on another e-mail list. Looks like fun, except that they want $245 for it (at a special price). Somebody could make an app like this for smart phones and pads and sell it for $2. -- Mixon http://vrigger.com/info.asp A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always count on the support of Paul. 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] 4x4 for sale
I saw this on the side of the road south of Houston: 1987 K-5 Chevy Blazer Solid axle / leaf-springs front back. Approximately 2 body lift. 4 suspension lift Aluminum 15 rims, with 35 tires but room for bigger. $ 2,500 Or Best Offer. Needs new tires, shocks, etc. Silverado grey with dents some rust underneath. 832-340-4355 e-mail me for a picture Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
[SWR] Fw: More Breaking News
- Forwarded Message From: Peter Youngbaer wnsliai...@caves.org To: Alex Sproul imoca...@comcast.net; Thomas Evans cavertev...@gmail.com; NSS Board of Governors b...@caves.org; Val Hildreth-Werker we...@zianet.com; Cheryl Jones cs.jo...@verizon.net; Claude Koch claudek...@earthlink.net; Jo Schaper joscha...@socket.net; Mike Warner m...@speleobooks.com Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 1:37:18 PM Subject: More Breaking News Alex, Please post the following Breaking News: US Forest Service Northern Region seeks public input on cave restrictions by May 28 The press release is attached. Peter USFS Northern Region Press Release.doc Description: MS-Word document ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
[SWR] Fw: Breaking News - Colorado BLM seeks targeted closures
- Forwarded Message From: Peter Youngbaer wnsliai...@caves.org To: Alex Sproul imoca...@comcast.net; Thomas Evans cavertev...@gmail.com; NSS Board of Governors b...@caves.org; Val Hildreth-Werker we...@zianet.com; Cheryl Jones cs.jo...@verizon.net; Claude Koch claudek...@earthlink.net; Jo Schaper joscha...@socket.net; Mike Warner m...@speleobooks.com Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 10:49:15 AM Subject: Breaking News - Colorado BLM seeks targeted closures Alex, Please post under Breaking News: Colorado BLM Seeks Public Input on Target Closures. Here's the link: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo/scoping.html Peter ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
Re: [Texascavers] OT Bad Times Virus
Bad Times chased a bunch of school children with my snow blower! ;-) On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM, Chris Vreeland cvreel...@austin.rr.comwrote: My favorite was the Onion headline: Virus Named Do Not Click This Attachment You Idiot! Spreads Like Wildfire. On May 11, 2011, at 8:56 PM, Logan McNatt wrote: My favorite virus warning was a parody on virus warnings. Google Bad Times Virus for a chuckle. LowGun
