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[Texascavers] Re: Fire Extinguishers at TCR

2011-09-12 Thread Rod Goke

s and businesses.">> The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is> affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and> charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park> where ACL Fest will take place.> Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during> the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be> required to leave the park.>>  However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer> friendly as possible.>>  The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.>> Read more:> http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T>>>

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[Texascavers] Re: Fire Extinguishers at TCR

2011-09-12 Thread Rod Goke

s and businesses.">> The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is> affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and> charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park> where ACL Fest will take place.> Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during> the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be> required to leave the park.>>  However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer> friendly as possible.>>  The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.>> Read more:> http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T>>>

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[Texascavers] Re: Fire Extinguishers at TCR

2011-09-12 Thread Rod Goke

s and businesses.">> The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is> affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and> charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park> where ACL Fest will take place.> Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during> the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be> required to leave the park.>>  However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer> friendly as possible.>>  The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.>> Read more:> http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T>>>

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[PBSS] Membership lapses

2011-09-12 Thread Bill Bentley

The following memberships have expired recently or in the past:

Carroll, Arlon
Dizon, Chris
Fincher, J.D.
Franks, Steve
Franks, Brenda
Gashette, Dustin
Gray, Mike
Greico, Tony
Hancock, Jon
Hunnicutt, Sam
Hunnicutt, Colin
Kamon, Ken
Lamen Allen
Lankford, Jamie
Long, Kelly
Long, Sharon
Loos, Rebecca
Lowery, Kerry
Machicek, Tracey
Metcalf, Rule
Metcalf, Caroline
Miller, Herman
Moore, Dwaine
Pando, Noel 
Pando, Noel Jr
Percoco, Dominick
Perry, Karen
Rodgers, Landa
Stanton, Edith
Woolfolk, Alysa

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[PBSS] Membership lapses

2011-09-12 Thread Bill Bentley

The following memberships have expired recently or in the past:

Carroll, Arlon
Dizon, Chris
Fincher, J.D.
Franks, Steve
Franks, Brenda
Gashette, Dustin
Gray, Mike
Greico, Tony
Hancock, Jon
Hunnicutt, Sam
Hunnicutt, Colin
Kamon, Ken
Lamen Allen
Lankford, Jamie
Long, Kelly
Long, Sharon
Loos, Rebecca
Lowery, Kerry
Machicek, Tracey
Metcalf, Rule
Metcalf, Caroline
Miller, Herman
Moore, Dwaine
Pando, Noel 
Pando, Noel Jr
Percoco, Dominick
Perry, Karen
Rodgers, Landa
Stanton, Edith
Woolfolk, Alysa

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[PBSS] Membership lapses

2011-09-12 Thread Bill Bentley

The following memberships have expired recently or in the past:

Carroll, Arlon
Dizon, Chris
Fincher, J.D.
Franks, Steve
Franks, Brenda
Gashette, Dustin
Gray, Mike
Greico, Tony
Hancock, Jon
Hunnicutt, Sam
Hunnicutt, Colin
Kamon, Ken
Lamen Allen
Lankford, Jamie
Long, Kelly
Long, Sharon
Loos, Rebecca
Lowery, Kerry
Machicek, Tracey
Metcalf, Rule
Metcalf, Caroline
Miller, Herman
Moore, Dwaine
Pando, Noel 
Pando, Noel Jr
Percoco, Dominick
Perry, Karen
Rodgers, Landa
Stanton, Edith
Woolfolk, Alysa

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[PBSS] PBSS Treasurer for 2012

2011-09-12 Thread Bill Bentley

Greetings, 
I will not accept a nomination for PBSS Treasurer for 2012, I will not accept 
the office if elected PBSS Treasurer for 2012. 
I any one want to do this speak up at nomination time next month... It is easy. 
I spend maybe a few hours on a single day every month working on it.

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[PBSS] PBSS Treasurer for 2012

2011-09-12 Thread Bill Bentley

Greetings, 
I will not accept a nomination for PBSS Treasurer for 2012, I will not accept 
the office if elected PBSS Treasurer for 2012. 
I any one want to do this speak up at nomination time next month... It is easy. 
I spend maybe a few hours on a single day every month working on it.

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[PBSS] PBSS Treasurer for 2012

2011-09-12 Thread Bill Bentley

Greetings, 
I will not accept a nomination for PBSS Treasurer for 2012, I will not accept 
the office if elected PBSS Treasurer for 2012. 
I any one want to do this speak up at nomination time next month... It is easy. 
I spend maybe a few hours on a single day every month working on it.

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Re: [Texascavers] TCR and smoking

2011-09-12 Thread Gill Edigar

I've just returned from a meeting at Flat Creek Ranch and the word was
definitely: NO CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND. Everybody knows how to "Field
Strip" a cigarette butt--that makes sure it is "dead out" and doesn't leave
an ugly butt on the ground. Please tend to it.

Also, please remember to get a dry chemical fire extinguisher for your car
and take it with you to TCR. Two would be even nicer. They are $17 at Lowes,
Home Depot, WalMart, Academy, etc, etc.
--Ediger

On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Julia Germany  wrote:

> Hi All!
>
> For those who didn't read Rod Goke's comments about smoking at TCR, here's
> one more reason not to smoke at TCR - until the bans are lifted, it's
> illegal to smoke in Austin parks and other public spaces, and illegal to
> cook with charcoal grills.  Since Flat Creek is close to Austin, I would bet
> that the owners of the ranch would appreciate the same respect. (For those
> of us who need safety breaks, I would recommend doing so inside your
> vehicle.)
>
> Here's a notice that just appeared about no smoking at the ACL fest this
> weekend:
>
> No Smoking Allowed at ACL Fest
> Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:57 AM CDT
> Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:16 AM CDT
>
>  Due to a burn ban that is still in effect for all Austin parks and
> greenbelts, smoking will be prohibited at Austin City Limits Festival this
> year.
>
> "Following the tragic losses Central Texas has experienced in the last few
> weeks as a result of widespread fires, we trust that park-goers will respect
> this burn ban and work with us to keep our citizens and our community safe.
> Please keep our parks smoke- and fire-free," said Austin Parks and
> Recreation Department Director Sara Hensley.
>
>  "We hope music fans attending ACL will also keep in mind the safety of
> residents in neighborhoods surrounding Zilker Park by not littering
> cigarette butts in front of homes and businesses."
>
> The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is
> affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and
> charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park
> where ACL Fest will take place.
> Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during
> the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be
> required to leave the park.
>
>  However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer
> friendly as possible.
>
>  The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.
>
> Read more:
> http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T
>
>
>

Re: [Texascavers] TCR and smoking

2011-09-12 Thread Gill Edigar

I've just returned from a meeting at Flat Creek Ranch and the word was
definitely: NO CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND. Everybody knows how to "Field
Strip" a cigarette butt--that makes sure it is "dead out" and doesn't leave
an ugly butt on the ground. Please tend to it.

Also, please remember to get a dry chemical fire extinguisher for your car
and take it with you to TCR. Two would be even nicer. They are $17 at Lowes,
Home Depot, WalMart, Academy, etc, etc.
--Ediger

On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Julia Germany  wrote:

> Hi All!
>
> For those who didn't read Rod Goke's comments about smoking at TCR, here's
> one more reason not to smoke at TCR - until the bans are lifted, it's
> illegal to smoke in Austin parks and other public spaces, and illegal to
> cook with charcoal grills.  Since Flat Creek is close to Austin, I would bet
> that the owners of the ranch would appreciate the same respect. (For those
> of us who need safety breaks, I would recommend doing so inside your
> vehicle.)
>
> Here's a notice that just appeared about no smoking at the ACL fest this
> weekend:
>
> No Smoking Allowed at ACL Fest
> Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:57 AM CDT
> Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:16 AM CDT
>
>  Due to a burn ban that is still in effect for all Austin parks and
> greenbelts, smoking will be prohibited at Austin City Limits Festival this
> year.
>
> "Following the tragic losses Central Texas has experienced in the last few
> weeks as a result of widespread fires, we trust that park-goers will respect
> this burn ban and work with us to keep our citizens and our community safe.
> Please keep our parks smoke- and fire-free," said Austin Parks and
> Recreation Department Director Sara Hensley.
>
>  "We hope music fans attending ACL will also keep in mind the safety of
> residents in neighborhoods surrounding Zilker Park by not littering
> cigarette butts in front of homes and businesses."
>
> The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is
> affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and
> charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park
> where ACL Fest will take place.
> Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during
> the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be
> required to leave the park.
>
>  However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer
> friendly as possible.
>
>  The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.
>
> Read more:
> http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T
>
>
>

Re: [Texascavers] TCR and smoking

2011-09-12 Thread Gill Edigar

I've just returned from a meeting at Flat Creek Ranch and the word was
definitely: NO CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND. Everybody knows how to "Field
Strip" a cigarette butt--that makes sure it is "dead out" and doesn't leave
an ugly butt on the ground. Please tend to it.

Also, please remember to get a dry chemical fire extinguisher for your car
and take it with you to TCR. Two would be even nicer. They are $17 at Lowes,
Home Depot, WalMart, Academy, etc, etc.
--Ediger

On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Julia Germany  wrote:

> Hi All!
>
> For those who didn't read Rod Goke's comments about smoking at TCR, here's
> one more reason not to smoke at TCR - until the bans are lifted, it's
> illegal to smoke in Austin parks and other public spaces, and illegal to
> cook with charcoal grills.  Since Flat Creek is close to Austin, I would bet
> that the owners of the ranch would appreciate the same respect. (For those
> of us who need safety breaks, I would recommend doing so inside your
> vehicle.)
>
> Here's a notice that just appeared about no smoking at the ACL fest this
> weekend:
>
> No Smoking Allowed at ACL Fest
> Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:57 AM CDT
> Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:16 AM CDT
>
>  Due to a burn ban that is still in effect for all Austin parks and
> greenbelts, smoking will be prohibited at Austin City Limits Festival this
> year.
>
> "Following the tragic losses Central Texas has experienced in the last few
> weeks as a result of widespread fires, we trust that park-goers will respect
> this burn ban and work with us to keep our citizens and our community safe.
> Please keep our parks smoke- and fire-free," said Austin Parks and
> Recreation Department Director Sara Hensley.
>
>  "We hope music fans attending ACL will also keep in mind the safety of
> residents in neighborhoods surrounding Zilker Park by not littering
> cigarette butts in front of homes and businesses."
>
> The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is
> affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and
> charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park
> where ACL Fest will take place.
> Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during
> the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be
> required to leave the park.
>
>  However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer
> friendly as possible.
>
>  The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.
>
> Read more:
> http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T
>
>
>

FW: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

2011-09-12 Thread Jon Cradit

From: gv...@nckri.org
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:25:28 +
To: Texas Cavers; 
mudmal...@hotmail.com
ReplyTo: gv...@nckri.org
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

Steve was a big and excellent contributor to the Powell's Cave Project and many 
others. Is there an account or point of contact for people to donate to or 
connect with?

George

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From: Jon Cradit 
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:19:09 -0500
To: 'Julia Germany'; 
Texascavers@texascavers.com; 
mudmal...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

Hi Folks,
Please be aware that long time caver Steve Keselik also lost his home as well 
as his cabinet shop where he made his living.
Steve and his caving buddies are not the ones you see involved in caver 
politics, being in charge of a big caver function, or sending out their 
thoughts over the internet.
They are low key.  They just go caving and surveying around Texas as well as 
Carlsbad and Lech.
Please keep Steve, his family and their needs in your thoughts and volunteer 
efforts.  They will not be allowed back to their property until at least 
Tuesday.

Jon Cradit

From: Julia Germany [mailto:germa...@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:17 PM
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com; mudmal...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Texascavers] OT - President Declares Disaster For Texas - federal 
assistance for individuals now available

For those affected by wildfires in BASTROP COUNTY:

Subject: President Declares Disaster For Texas

DATE: September 10, 2011 2:24:35 PM CDT

President Declares Disaster For Texas
>From the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Release Date: September 9, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid has been made available to 
the State of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area 
affected by wildfires beginning on August 30, 2011, and continuing.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals 
in Bastrop County.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost 
loans to cover uninsured or underinsured property losses, and other programs to 
help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Kevin L. Hannes has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal 
recovery operations in the affected area.  Hannes said that damage surveys are 
continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be designated for 
assistance after the assessments are fully completed.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties 
can begin applying for assistance today by registering online at 
www.disasterassistance.gov, by web enabled 
mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster 
assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use 
TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay 
Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.  The toll-free telephone numbers will 
operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further 
notice.

Let me know if you need help filing the paper work.

julia

FW: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

2011-09-12 Thread Jon Cradit

From: gv...@nckri.org
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:25:28 +
To: Texas Cavers; 
mudmal...@hotmail.com
ReplyTo: gv...@nckri.org
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

Steve was a big and excellent contributor to the Powell's Cave Project and many 
others. Is there an account or point of contact for people to donate to or 
connect with?

George

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From: Jon Cradit 
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:19:09 -0500
To: 'Julia Germany'; 
Texascavers@texascavers.com; 
mudmal...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

Hi Folks,
Please be aware that long time caver Steve Keselik also lost his home as well 
as his cabinet shop where he made his living.
Steve and his caving buddies are not the ones you see involved in caver 
politics, being in charge of a big caver function, or sending out their 
thoughts over the internet.
They are low key.  They just go caving and surveying around Texas as well as 
Carlsbad and Lech.
Please keep Steve, his family and their needs in your thoughts and volunteer 
efforts.  They will not be allowed back to their property until at least 
Tuesday.

Jon Cradit

From: Julia Germany [mailto:germa...@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:17 PM
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com; mudmal...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Texascavers] OT - President Declares Disaster For Texas - federal 
assistance for individuals now available

For those affected by wildfires in BASTROP COUNTY:

Subject: President Declares Disaster For Texas

DATE: September 10, 2011 2:24:35 PM CDT

President Declares Disaster For Texas
>From the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Release Date: September 9, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid has been made available to 
the State of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area 
affected by wildfires beginning on August 30, 2011, and continuing.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals 
in Bastrop County.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost 
loans to cover uninsured or underinsured property losses, and other programs to 
help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Kevin L. Hannes has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal 
recovery operations in the affected area.  Hannes said that damage surveys are 
continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be designated for 
assistance after the assessments are fully completed.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties 
can begin applying for assistance today by registering online at 
www.disasterassistance.gov, by web enabled 
mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster 
assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use 
TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay 
Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.  The toll-free telephone numbers will 
operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further 
notice.

Let me know if you need help filing the paper work.

julia

FW: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

2011-09-12 Thread Jon Cradit

From: gv...@nckri.org
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:25:28 +
To: Texas Cavers; 
mudmal...@hotmail.com
ReplyTo: gv...@nckri.org
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

Steve was a big and excellent contributor to the Powell's Cave Project and many 
others. Is there an account or point of contact for people to donate to or 
connect with?

George

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From: Jon Cradit 
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:19:09 -0500
To: 'Julia Germany'; 
Texascavers@texascavers.com; 
mudmal...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Another caver family that needs your help

Hi Folks,
Please be aware that long time caver Steve Keselik also lost his home as well 
as his cabinet shop where he made his living.
Steve and his caving buddies are not the ones you see involved in caver 
politics, being in charge of a big caver function, or sending out their 
thoughts over the internet.
They are low key.  They just go caving and surveying around Texas as well as 
Carlsbad and Lech.
Please keep Steve, his family and their needs in your thoughts and volunteer 
efforts.  They will not be allowed back to their property until at least 
Tuesday.

Jon Cradit

From: Julia Germany [mailto:germa...@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:17 PM
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com; mudmal...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Texascavers] OT - President Declares Disaster For Texas - federal 
assistance for individuals now available

For those affected by wildfires in BASTROP COUNTY:

Subject: President Declares Disaster For Texas

DATE: September 10, 2011 2:24:35 PM CDT

President Declares Disaster For Texas
>From the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Release Date: September 9, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid has been made available to 
the State of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area 
affected by wildfires beginning on August 30, 2011, and continuing.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals 
in Bastrop County.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost 
loans to cover uninsured or underinsured property losses, and other programs to 
help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Kevin L. Hannes has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal 
recovery operations in the affected area.  Hannes said that damage surveys are 
continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be designated for 
assistance after the assessments are fully completed.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties 
can begin applying for assistance today by registering online at 
www.disasterassistance.gov, by web enabled 
mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster 
assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use 
TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay 
Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.  The toll-free telephone numbers will 
operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further 
notice.

Let me know if you need help filing the paper work.

julia

[Texascavers] some new YouTube videos

2011-09-12 Thread David

This post is barely related to caves:

The video below is for cavers that like to take their dog caving with them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoIxMPR4k7Q

Skip to 1:57, and mute the sound.

This is a sea cave on a beach in New Zealand.


The one below sets the bar for ballroom dancing in a cave:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h14lPQN8w7s


And the one below, from a year ago, shows
belly-dancer in a dangerous ice cave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeoPDS9FMQ

skip to 0:52 seconds


The next one shows an inexperienced teenager on
rope, but manages to capture a nice video shot of an
owl leaving the cave. The trip leader looks a little
more experienced, but the rest of the video is not worth
watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g7Xg0yN5YI&feature=related

Skip to 0:46 seconds, and stop watching at 2:04.


David Locklear

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[Texascavers] some new YouTube videos

2011-09-12 Thread David

This post is barely related to caves:

The video below is for cavers that like to take their dog caving with them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoIxMPR4k7Q

Skip to 1:57, and mute the sound.

This is a sea cave on a beach in New Zealand.


The one below sets the bar for ballroom dancing in a cave:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h14lPQN8w7s


And the one below, from a year ago, shows
belly-dancer in a dangerous ice cave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeoPDS9FMQ

skip to 0:52 seconds


The next one shows an inexperienced teenager on
rope, but manages to capture a nice video shot of an
owl leaving the cave. The trip leader looks a little
more experienced, but the rest of the video is not worth
watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g7Xg0yN5YI&feature=related

Skip to 0:46 seconds, and stop watching at 2:04.


David Locklear

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[Texascavers] some new YouTube videos

2011-09-12 Thread David

This post is barely related to caves:

The video below is for cavers that like to take their dog caving with them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoIxMPR4k7Q

Skip to 1:57, and mute the sound.

This is a sea cave on a beach in New Zealand.


The one below sets the bar for ballroom dancing in a cave:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h14lPQN8w7s


And the one below, from a year ago, shows
belly-dancer in a dangerous ice cave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeoPDS9FMQ

skip to 0:52 seconds


The next one shows an inexperienced teenager on
rope, but manages to capture a nice video shot of an
owl leaving the cave. The trip leader looks a little
more experienced, but the rest of the video is not worth
watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g7Xg0yN5YI&feature=related

Skip to 0:46 seconds, and stop watching at 2:04.


David Locklear

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[Texascavers] OT: FEMA Q&A and new Web site for info on filing for Wildfire help

2011-09-12 Thread Julia Germany


 

 
A Q&A guide for dealing with FEMA
Some tips on who may apply for aid an how to do it
Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:39 AM CDT
Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:39 AM CDT


BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) - Here are some common questions that people in Bastrop 
might have, and the answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:


 
 Question: Who qualifies for assistance?


 
 Answer: To qualify for assistance, your losses must have occurred in an area 
covered by a disaster declaration. And, if you have insurance, you must file a 
claim with your insurance company.


 
 Q: Is disaster assistance still available for those who have insurance?


 
 A: Two types of disaster assistance, "Housing Needs" and "Other than Housing 
Needs," are available to individuals, families and businesses in an area whose 
property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by 
insurance.
 
 

Q: Who qualifies for "Housing Needs Assistance?"
 
 

A: To receive money or help for "Housing Needs" that are the result of a 
disaster, all of the following must be true:
 
You have losses in an area that has been declared a disaster by the president.
You have filed for insurance benefits and the damage to your property is not 
covered by your insurance or your insurance settlement is insufficient to meet 
your losses.
You or someone who lives with you is a citizen of the United States, a 
non-citizen national, or a qualified alien.
The home in the disaster area is where you usually live and where you were 
living at the time of the disaster.
You are not able to live in your home now, you cannot get to your home due to 
the disaster, or your home requires repairs because of damage from the disaster.
 
 
 Q: Who does not qualify for "Housing Needs Assistance?"
 
 

A: You may not be eligible for "Housing Needs" assistance if:
 
You have other, adequate rent-free housing that you can use (for example, 
rental property that is not occupied).
Your home that was damaged is your secondary or vacation residence.
Your expenses resulted only from leaving your home as a precaution and you were 
able to return to your home immediately after the incident.
You have refused assistance from your insurance provider(s).
Your only losses are business losses (including farm business other than the 
farmhouse and self-employment) or items not covered by this program.
The damaged home where you live is located in a designated flood hazard area 
and your community is not participating in the National Flood Insurance 
Program. In this case, the flood damage to your home would not be covered, but 
you may qualify for rental assistance or items not covered by flood insurance, 
such as water wells, septic systems, medical, dental, or funeral expenses.
 
FEMA has established  a special webpage for the Bastrop fires  that offers 
additional details:  http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=15616

[Texascavers] OT: FEMA Q&A and new Web site for info on filing for Wildfire help

2011-09-12 Thread Julia Germany


 

 
A Q&A guide for dealing with FEMA
Some tips on who may apply for aid an how to do it
Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:39 AM CDT
Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:39 AM CDT


BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) - Here are some common questions that people in Bastrop 
might have, and the answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:


 
 Question: Who qualifies for assistance?


 
 Answer: To qualify for assistance, your losses must have occurred in an area 
covered by a disaster declaration. And, if you have insurance, you must file a 
claim with your insurance company.


 
 Q: Is disaster assistance still available for those who have insurance?


 
 A: Two types of disaster assistance, "Housing Needs" and "Other than Housing 
Needs," are available to individuals, families and businesses in an area whose 
property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by 
insurance.
 
 

Q: Who qualifies for "Housing Needs Assistance?"
 
 

A: To receive money or help for "Housing Needs" that are the result of a 
disaster, all of the following must be true:
 
You have losses in an area that has been declared a disaster by the president.
You have filed for insurance benefits and the damage to your property is not 
covered by your insurance or your insurance settlement is insufficient to meet 
your losses.
You or someone who lives with you is a citizen of the United States, a 
non-citizen national, or a qualified alien.
The home in the disaster area is where you usually live and where you were 
living at the time of the disaster.
You are not able to live in your home now, you cannot get to your home due to 
the disaster, or your home requires repairs because of damage from the disaster.
 
 
 Q: Who does not qualify for "Housing Needs Assistance?"
 
 

A: You may not be eligible for "Housing Needs" assistance if:
 
You have other, adequate rent-free housing that you can use (for example, 
rental property that is not occupied).
Your home that was damaged is your secondary or vacation residence.
Your expenses resulted only from leaving your home as a precaution and you were 
able to return to your home immediately after the incident.
You have refused assistance from your insurance provider(s).
Your only losses are business losses (including farm business other than the 
farmhouse and self-employment) or items not covered by this program.
The damaged home where you live is located in a designated flood hazard area 
and your community is not participating in the National Flood Insurance 
Program. In this case, the flood damage to your home would not be covered, but 
you may qualify for rental assistance or items not covered by flood insurance, 
such as water wells, septic systems, medical, dental, or funeral expenses.
 
FEMA has established  a special webpage for the Bastrop fires  that offers 
additional details:  http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=15616

[Texascavers] OT: FEMA Q&A and new Web site for info on filing for Wildfire help

2011-09-12 Thread Julia Germany


 

 
A Q&A guide for dealing with FEMA
Some tips on who may apply for aid an how to do it
Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:39 AM CDT
Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:39 AM CDT


BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) - Here are some common questions that people in Bastrop 
might have, and the answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:


 
 Question: Who qualifies for assistance?


 
 Answer: To qualify for assistance, your losses must have occurred in an area 
covered by a disaster declaration. And, if you have insurance, you must file a 
claim with your insurance company.


 
 Q: Is disaster assistance still available for those who have insurance?


 
 A: Two types of disaster assistance, "Housing Needs" and "Other than Housing 
Needs," are available to individuals, families and businesses in an area whose 
property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by 
insurance.
 
 

Q: Who qualifies for "Housing Needs Assistance?"
 
 

A: To receive money or help for "Housing Needs" that are the result of a 
disaster, all of the following must be true:
 
You have losses in an area that has been declared a disaster by the president.
You have filed for insurance benefits and the damage to your property is not 
covered by your insurance or your insurance settlement is insufficient to meet 
your losses.
You or someone who lives with you is a citizen of the United States, a 
non-citizen national, or a qualified alien.
The home in the disaster area is where you usually live and where you were 
living at the time of the disaster.
You are not able to live in your home now, you cannot get to your home due to 
the disaster, or your home requires repairs because of damage from the disaster.
 
 
 Q: Who does not qualify for "Housing Needs Assistance?"
 
 

A: You may not be eligible for "Housing Needs" assistance if:
 
You have other, adequate rent-free housing that you can use (for example, 
rental property that is not occupied).
Your home that was damaged is your secondary or vacation residence.
Your expenses resulted only from leaving your home as a precaution and you were 
able to return to your home immediately after the incident.
You have refused assistance from your insurance provider(s).
Your only losses are business losses (including farm business other than the 
farmhouse and self-employment) or items not covered by this program.
The damaged home where you live is located in a designated flood hazard area 
and your community is not participating in the National Flood Insurance 
Program. In this case, the flood damage to your home would not be covered, but 
you may qualify for rental assistance or items not covered by flood insurance, 
such as water wells, septic systems, medical, dental, or funeral expenses.
 
FEMA has established  a special webpage for the Bastrop fires  that offers 
additional details:  http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=15616

For those who didn't read Rod Goke's comments about smoking at TCR, here's one
more reason not to smoke at TCR - until the bans are lifted, it's illegal to
smoke in Austin parks and other public spaces, and illegal to cook with
charcoal grills. Since Flat Creek is close to Austin, I would bet that the
owners of the ranch would appreciate the same respect. (For those of us who
need safety breaks, I would recommend doing so inside your vehicle.)

Here's a notice that just appeared about no smoking at the ACL fest this
weekend:

No Smoking Allowed at ACL Fest
Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:57 AM CDT
Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:16 AM CDT

Due to a burn ban that is still in effect for all Austin parks and greenbelts,
smoking will be prohibited at Austin City Limits Festival this year.

"Following the tragic losses Central Texas has experienced in the last few
weeks as a result of widespread fires, we trust that park-goers will respect
this burn ban and work with us to keep our citizens and our community safe.
Please keep our parks smoke- and fire-free," said Austin Parks and Recreation
Department Director Sara Hensley.

"We hope music fans attending ACL will also keep in mind the safety of
residents in neighborhoods surrounding Zilker Park by not littering cigarette
butts in front of homes and businesses."

The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is affecting
Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and charcoal grilling.
The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park where ACL Fest will
take place.

Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during the
festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be
required to leave the park.

However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer friendly as
possible.

The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.

Read more:
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T

[Texascavers] TCR and smoking

2011-09-12 Thread Julia Germany

Hi All!