[Texascavers] The 1st Quarter 2012 TEXAS CAVER Is Now Online

[Mark . Alman]

Howdy, y'all!

 

 

 

Our own Homepage Honcho, Butch Fralia, has posted the latest issue and
the first 2012 edition of The TEXAS CAVER to the Members Area.

 

 

In this issue, you'll find a great cover photo of Natasha Glasgow about
to drop into a pit in TAG country.

 

The articles start off with a superb Lechuguilla trip report by Andrea
Croskrey and photos by Jen Foote, David Ochel, Derek Bristol.

 

There are a plethora of project reports from around the state, with
photos, from Marvin Miller, David Ochel, the Three Bens (Hutchins,
Tobin, and Schwartz), 

Deep Cave reports from Joe Mitchell, and Colorado Bend trip reports from
Jim Kennedy. 

 

Plus, return of The Carbide Corner, with first timer Logan McNatt!

 

And, finally, we  have a very enjoyable and informative TAG trip report
from Natasha Glasgow and Bill Steele, with lots of pictures to go along
with it.

 

 

Copies of this newsletter will be at the TSA Convention and available to
new members and to prodigal members who have allowed their membership to
lapse.

 

 

But, why wait?! Renew/join before midnight tomorrow!

 

 

This is a very special issue and one, we at the TSA, hope you will
enjoy, but:

 

 

You must be a paid TSA member to enjoy online reading of this latest
newsletter!

 

 

In other words: No Pay, No View

 

 

If your dues have expired,  you won't be able to access the Members Area
of the website until your dues are current.

 

When your dues have been paid, please give me a shout and you'll be
reinstated with full honors and privileges!

Here are the insanely cheap rates listed below:

 

* Single Membership - $15.00 - Newsletter Online

* Single Membership - $25.00 - Newsletter Mailed

* Family Membership - $20.00 - Newsletter Online 

* Family Membership - $30.00 - Newsletter Mailed 

* Student Membership - $10.00 - Newsletter Online

* Student Membership - $20.00 - Newsletter Mailed

 

 

Please go to www.cavetexas.org   to renew your
dues or to become a new member or join at TCR and receive your very own
copy of the latest newsletter.

 

If you're a TSA member, but haven't yet joined the Digital Revolution,
it is extremely painless to do so. Go to
http://www.cavetexas.org/members/ 
and sign up and enjoy this issue and all four past "Members Only"
issues.

Please remember to select how you want your TC: mail or digital.

Issues older than one year are FREE for you, the inquiring caver, to
peruse at your leisure and, hopefully, will encourage you to join the
TSA.

You can still opt to receive the TC in the mail and be able to view the
issues online.

 

 

 

Not a TSA member? We still would like for you to contemplate becoming a
TSA member. Send me an email for your complimentary  TEXAS CAVER and see
what you've been missing. 

Or, you can visit the TSA website at www.cavetexas.org
  and become a paid member and/or become an
online member of the TSA.

Become a member yourself, or, sign up that special someone as a new or
renewal member for 

 

Paid members now have access to a total of 33 issues available for your
reading pleasure! 

Those contemplating membership can now view 29 issues online!

 

 

I always NEED material for the next issue and can ALWAYS use whatever
you send me!  I love getting articles, but, especially enjoy reports
from TC virgins.

Worried that you're not a very good writer or have never submitted one?
Not to worry! I barely write at a 3rd grade level and y'all have no
problem reading/enduring my posts!

 

You have a couple of months now till the next issue. So that should be
plenty of time to put your thoughts down, so, submit that report that we
all enjoy hearing about.

 

If you happen to be an Armchair Caver, no problem. 

 

I always enjoy receiving submissions for "The Carbide Caver" section of
the newsletter and we would all love to hear a humorous or exciting or
memorable or, potentially, libelous recollection from one of your past
trips, documented for all to read from the depths of your memory!

 

Thanks to all who have helped me out in this issue and past issues. Now,
get your other fellow cavers involved!

 

Thanks for your support of the TC, the TSA, and making Texas the great
Center of the Caving Universe.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Mark Alman - TEXAS CAVER Editor

 

texascavers Digest 8 Mar 2012 19:49:04 -0000 Issue 1511

[texascavers-digest-help]

texascavers Digest 8 Mar 2012 19:49:04 - Issue 1511

Topics (messages 19676 through 19684):

[TSA Spring Business Meeting, Saturday, March 31st]
19676 by: Don Arburn

[TSA Photo Salon Call For Entries][Again!]
19677 by: Don Arburn

This is for Bill Mixon
19678 by: Espeleo Coahuila

BOG Candidate / Spring Break Plans
19679 by: Herman Miller

Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?
19680 by: Louise Power
19681 by: Nico Escamilla

Paging Gerry Geletzke
19682 by: Geary Schindel

Gerry's contact information
19683 by: Geary Schindel

The 1st Quarter 2012 TEXAS CAVER Is Now Online
19684 by: Mark.Alman.L-3com.com

Administrivia:

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The TSA Business meeting will be held at 5 p.m. -or- directly following the 
last presentation at Geneva School of Boerne, 113 Cascade Caverns Rd, Fair Oaks 
Ranch, TX 78015

Offer your input, insight, and thoughts to the umbrella organization that 
covers and supports all facets of caving in Texas. Come see what your TSA does, 
has done, and what we plan on doing!

http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TSASC/tsasc2012.html

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDY0NhYUxVYTJTNnlQNzFXZGE0azM4QQ


Don Arburn
President Texas Speleological Association
donarb...@mac.com



--- End Message ---
--- Begin Message ---
I've seen some fantastic photos, taken by cavers in this past year, the 
competition WILL be fierce. If you think you can do better, come prove it!!

Deadline for entries into Map & Photo Salon at Geneva School of Boerne is 10 
a.m. Saturday, March 31st

Winners will be announced during the evening festivities at Cascade Caverns on 
March 31st, 2012

TSA Photo Salon Rules

Download Salon Entry Form (PDF)

Categories
1.  Print (black & white, color)
2.  Digital (black & white, color) 

Entry requirements
Each photographer is limited to 2 entries.
Prints must measure at least 8 x 10 inches, but not larger than 20 x 24 inches. 
All entries must be mounted, but not framed. They may be matted at the 
discretion of the entrant. The prints title should appear either on the matte 
or on the mount directly below the print. The photographer must not be 
identified on the front of the matte or mount. (Note that if you plan to enter 
the same print in the NSS Print Salon, they require the title on the left and 
the photographers name on the right, or on a separate card measuring at least 2 
x 3 but no larger than 3 x 4, so you may want to put the title on the left and 
leave room to add the photographers name later for the NSS salon.) Lettering 
should not exceed 0.25 inch in height. The photographers name and the entry 
number (assigned by the entrant see entry form) must be written on or attached 
to the back of the mount.
Digital files may be submitted in .JPG or .TIF format.  Be sure to include the 
entry number of each photo in its filename, and reference the filenames on your 
entry form.

You can bring your files to convention on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive (no 
floppies).  All entries must be received at the photo salon location by 10 a.m. 
on the Saturday of convention.  If you cannot bring your digital entries to the 
convention, e-mail the TSA Vice-Chair to make other arrangements. Because of 
file-size limitations, please do not send any entries by e-mail.

NOTE: If you are entering in the print category, please also bring digital 
copies of your photos if at all possible, on CD-ROM or USB flash drive.  We 
will be showing a digital slide show of photo salon entries during the awards 
presentation before the auction.
A completed entry form must accompany all entries. (The entry form will be 
available for download soon on the TSA website.
Entries must be delivered to the photo salon location by 10 a.m. on the 
Saturday of convention. If you are unable to bring your photos to convention, 
please e-mail the TSA Vice-Chair to make arrangements to mail them.
Include a prepaid return mailer if you want your photos returned or pick up 
your entries before you leave the convention on Sunday.

Judging and prizes
Prize for Best of Show in each category, plus ribbons, awarded by a panel of 
judges. Prize for Peoples Choice in each category, by popular vote. We'll try 
to scan the slides and put together a looping digitally-projected slideshow so 
everyone can see all the slide entries.

There are a lot of people out there taking pictures in caves, and we hope to 
see an increase in entries for this year's photo salon. We've tried to make the 
rules as simple and easy as possible. Don't be afraid to enter. Almost 
everybody has at least one really good shot. Please take the time to let us see 
yours!

Don Arburn
President Texas Speleological Association
donarb...@mac.

[Texascavers] luggage rack for RAV4

[Nancy Weaver]

Looking for the Toyota luggage crossbar unit for a 98 RAV 4, 4 door. 
I think several years in the vicinity of this one used the same rack. 
Anybody who has one they dont want, let me know, to me not cavetex.


thanks,  Nancy

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[Texascavers] Bexar Grotto Presentation 3/12/2012

[joe schaertl]

The Bexar Grotto presentation for Monday March 12th will be the 
"American/British/Chinese China Caving Expedition" delivered by Bill Steele.
General meeting starts at 7:00pm, followed by the presentation.


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Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?

[Herman Miller]

As I have already mentioned I am always wanting to go but nothing solid yet.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Nico Escamilla  wrote:
> BS
>
> On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Louise Power 
wrote:
>>
>> Check this out:
>>
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46644850/ns/travel-seasonal_travel/
>
>

[Texascavers] D&P Work Weekend

[Don Arburn]

March 16, 17 & 18
We are going to work on the back porch roof and a few other things.
Anyone interested?

Sent cellularly.
-Don

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[Texascavers] The 1st Quarter 2012 TEXAS CAVER Is Now Online

[Mark . Alman]

Howdy, y'all!

 

 

 

Our own Homepage Honcho, Butch Fralia, has posted the latest issue and
the first 2012 edition of The TEXAS CAVER to the Members Area.

 

 

In this issue, you'll find a great cover photo of Natasha Glasgow about
to drop into a pit in TAG country.

 

The articles start off with a superb Lechuguilla trip report by Andrea
Croskrey and photos by Jen Foote, David Ochel, Derek Bristol.

 

There are a plethora of project reports from around the state, with
photos, from Marvin Miller, David Ochel, the Three Bens (Hutchins,
Tobin, and Schwartz), 

Deep Cave reports from Joe Mitchell, and Colorado Bend trip reports from
Jim Kennedy. 

 

Plus, return of The Carbide Corner, with first timer Logan McNatt!

 

And, finally, we  have a very enjoyable and informative TAG trip report
from Natasha Glasgow and Bill Steele, with lots of pictures to go along
with it.

 

 

Copies of this newsletter will be at the TSA Convention and available to
new members and to prodigal members who have allowed their membership to
lapse.

 

 

But, why wait?! Renew/join before midnight tomorrow!

 

 

This is a very special issue and one, we at the TSA, hope you will
enjoy, but:

 

 

You must be a paid TSA member to enjoy online reading of this latest
newsletter!

 

 

In other words: No Pay, No View

 

 

If your dues have expired,  you won't be able to access the Members Area
of the website until your dues are current.

 

When your dues have been paid, please give me a shout and you'll be
reinstated with full honors and privileges!

Here are the insanely cheap rates listed below:

 

* Single Membership - $15.00 - Newsletter Online

* Single Membership - $25.00 - Newsletter Mailed

* Family Membership - $20.00 - Newsletter Online 

* Family Membership - $30.00 - Newsletter Mailed 

* Student Membership - $10.00 - Newsletter Online

* Student Membership - $20.00 - Newsletter Mailed

 

 

Please go to www.cavetexas.org   to renew your
dues or to become a new member or join at TCR and receive your very own
copy of the latest newsletter.

 

If you're a TSA member, but haven't yet joined the Digital Revolution,
it is extremely painless to do so. Go to
http://www.cavetexas.org/members/ 
and sign up and enjoy this issue and all four past "Members Only"
issues.

Please remember to select how you want your TC: mail or digital.

Issues older than one year are FREE for you, the inquiring caver, to
peruse at your leisure and, hopefully, will encourage you to join the
TSA.

You can still opt to receive the TC in the mail and be able to view the
issues online.

 

 

 

Not a TSA member? We still would like for you to contemplate becoming a
TSA member. Send me an email for your complimentary  TEXAS CAVER and see
what you've been missing. 

Or, you can visit the TSA website at www.cavetexas.org
  and become a paid member and/or become an
online member of the TSA.

Become a member yourself, or, sign up that special someone as a new or
renewal member for 

 

Paid members now have access to a total of 33 issues available for your
reading pleasure! 

Those contemplating membership can now view 29 issues online!

 

 

I always NEED material for the next issue and can ALWAYS use whatever
you send me!  I love getting articles, but, especially enjoy reports
from TC virgins.

Worried that you're not a very good writer or have never submitted one?
Not to worry! I barely write at a 3rd grade level and y'all have no
problem reading/enduring my posts!

 

You have a couple of months now till the next issue. So that should be
plenty of time to put your thoughts down, so, submit that report that we
all enjoy hearing about.

 

If you happen to be an Armchair Caver, no problem. 

 

I always enjoy receiving submissions for "The Carbide Caver" section of
the newsletter and we would all love to hear a humorous or exciting or
memorable or, potentially, libelous recollection from one of your past
trips, documented for all to read from the depths of your memory!

 

Thanks to all who have helped me out in this issue and past issues. Now,
get your other fellow cavers involved!

 

Thanks for your support of the TC, the TSA, and making Texas the great
Center of the Caving Universe.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Mark Alman - TEXAS CAVER Editor

 

texascavers Digest 8 Mar 2012 19:49:04 -0000 Issue 1511

[texascavers-digest-help]

texascavers Digest 8 Mar 2012 19:49:04 - Issue 1511

Topics (messages 19676 through 19684):

[TSA Spring Business Meeting, Saturday, March 31st]
19676 by: Don Arburn

[TSA Photo Salon Call For Entries][Again!]
19677 by: Don Arburn

This is for Bill Mixon
19678 by: Espeleo Coahuila

BOG Candidate / Spring Break Plans
19679 by: Herman Miller

Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?
19680 by: Louise Power
19681 by: Nico Escamilla

Paging Gerry Geletzke
19682 by: Geary Schindel

Gerry's contact information
19683 by: Geary Schindel

The 1st Quarter 2012 TEXAS CAVER Is Now Online
19684 by: Mark.Alman.L-3com.com

Administrivia:

To subscribe to the digest, e-mail:


To unsubscribe from the digest, e-mail:


To post to the list, e-mail:



--
--- Begin Message ---
The TSA Business meeting will be held at 5 p.m. -or- directly following the 
last presentation at Geneva School of Boerne, 113 Cascade Caverns Rd, Fair Oaks 
Ranch, TX 78015

Offer your input, insight, and thoughts to the umbrella organization that 
covers and supports all facets of caving in Texas. Come see what your TSA does, 
has done, and what we plan on doing!

http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TSASC/tsasc2012.html

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDY0NhYUxVYTJTNnlQNzFXZGE0azM4QQ


Don Arburn
President Texas Speleological Association
donarb...@mac.com



--- End Message ---
--- Begin Message ---
I've seen some fantastic photos, taken by cavers in this past year, the 
competition WILL be fierce. If you think you can do better, come prove it!!

Deadline for entries into Map & Photo Salon at Geneva School of Boerne is 10 
a.m. Saturday, March 31st

Winners will be announced during the evening festivities at Cascade Caverns on 
March 31st, 2012

TSA Photo Salon Rules

Download Salon Entry Form (PDF)

Categories
1.  Print (black & white, color)
2.  Digital (black & white, color) 

Entry requirements
Each photographer is limited to 2 entries.
Prints must measure at least 8 x 10 inches, but not larger than 20 x 24 inches. 
All entries must be mounted, but not framed. They may be matted at the 
discretion of the entrant. The prints title should appear either on the matte 
or on the mount directly below the print. The photographer must not be 
identified on the front of the matte or mount. (Note that if you plan to enter 
the same print in the NSS Print Salon, they require the title on the left and 
the photographers name on the right, or on a separate card measuring at least 2 
x 3 but no larger than 3 x 4, so you may want to put the title on the left and 
leave room to add the photographers name later for the NSS salon.) Lettering 
should not exceed 0.25 inch in height. The photographers name and the entry 
number (assigned by the entrant see entry form) must be written on or attached 
to the back of the mount.
Digital files may be submitted in .JPG or .TIF format.  Be sure to include the 
entry number of each photo in its filename, and reference the filenames on your 
entry form.

You can bring your files to convention on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive (no 
floppies).  All entries must be received at the photo salon location by 10 a.m. 
on the Saturday of convention.  If you cannot bring your digital entries to the 
convention, e-mail the TSA Vice-Chair to make other arrangements. Because of 
file-size limitations, please do not send any entries by e-mail.

NOTE: If you are entering in the print category, please also bring digital 
copies of your photos if at all possible, on CD-ROM or USB flash drive.  We 
will be showing a digital slide show of photo salon entries during the awards 
presentation before the auction.
A completed entry form must accompany all entries. (The entry form will be 
available for download soon on the TSA website.
Entries must be delivered to the photo salon location by 10 a.m. on the 
Saturday of convention. If you are unable to bring your photos to convention, 
please e-mail the TSA Vice-Chair to make arrangements to mail them.
Include a prepaid return mailer if you want your photos returned or pick up 
your entries before you leave the convention on Sunday.

Judging and prizes
Prize for Best of Show in each category, plus ribbons, awarded by a panel of 
judges. Prize for Peoples Choice in each category, by popular vote. We'll try 
to scan the slides and put together a looping digitally-projected slideshow so 
everyone can see all the slide entries.

There are a lot of people out there taking pictures in caves, and we hope to 
see an increase in entries for this year's photo salon. We've tried to make the 
rules as simple and easy as possible. Don't be afraid to enter. Almost 
everybody has at least one really good shot. Please take the time to let us see 
yours!

Don Arburn
President Texas Speleological Association
donarb...@mac.

[Texascavers] luggage rack for RAV4

[Nancy Weaver]

Looking for the Toyota luggage crossbar unit for a 98 RAV 4, 4 door. 
I think several years in the vicinity of this one used the same rack. 
Anybody who has one they dont want, let me know, to me not cavetex.


thanks,  Nancy

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[Texascavers] Bexar Grotto Presentation 3/12/2012

[joe schaertl]

The Bexar Grotto presentation for Monday March 12th will be the 
"American/British/Chinese China Caving Expedition" delivered by Bill Steele.
General meeting starts at 7:00pm, followed by the presentation.


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Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?

[Herman Miller]

As I have already mentioned I am always wanting to go but nothing solid yet.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Nico Escamilla  wrote:
> BS
>
> On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Louise Power 
wrote:
>>
>> Check this out:
>>
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46644850/ns/travel-seasonal_travel/
>
>

[Texascavers] D&P Work Weekend

[Don Arburn]

March 16, 17 & 18
We are going to work on the back porch roof and a few other things.
Anyone interested?

Sent cellularly.
-Don

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[Texascavers] The 1st Quarter 2012 TEXAS CAVER Is Now Online

[Mark . Alman]

Howdy, y'all!

 

 

 

Our own Homepage Honcho, Butch Fralia, has posted the latest issue and
the first 2012 edition of The TEXAS CAVER to the Members Area.

 

 

In this issue, you'll find a great cover photo of Natasha Glasgow about
to drop into a pit in TAG country.

 

The articles start off with a superb Lechuguilla trip report by Andrea
Croskrey and photos by Jen Foote, David Ochel, Derek Bristol.

 

There are a plethora of project reports from around the state, with
photos, from Marvin Miller, David Ochel, the Three Bens (Hutchins,
Tobin, and Schwartz), 

Deep Cave reports from Joe Mitchell, and Colorado Bend trip reports from
Jim Kennedy. 

 

Plus, return of The Carbide Corner, with first timer Logan McNatt!

 

And, finally, we  have a very enjoyable and informative TAG trip report
from Natasha Glasgow and Bill Steele, with lots of pictures to go along
with it.

 

 

Copies of this newsletter will be at the TSA Convention and available to
new members and to prodigal members who have allowed their membership to
lapse.

 

 

But, why wait?! Renew/join before midnight tomorrow!

 

 

This is a very special issue and one, we at the TSA, hope you will
enjoy, but:

 

 

You must be a paid TSA member to enjoy online reading of this latest
newsletter!

 

 

In other words: No Pay, No View

 

 

If your dues have expired,  you won't be able to access the Members Area
of the website until your dues are current.

 

When your dues have been paid, please give me a shout and you'll be
reinstated with full honors and privileges!

Here are the insanely cheap rates listed below:

 

* Single Membership - $15.00 - Newsletter Online

* Single Membership - $25.00 - Newsletter Mailed

* Family Membership - $20.00 - Newsletter Online 

* Family Membership - $30.00 - Newsletter Mailed 

* Student Membership - $10.00 - Newsletter Online

* Student Membership - $20.00 - Newsletter Mailed

 

 

Please go to www.cavetexas.org   to renew your
dues or to become a new member or join at TCR and receive your very own
copy of the latest newsletter.

 

If you're a TSA member, but haven't yet joined the Digital Revolution,
it is extremely painless to do so. Go to
http://www.cavetexas.org/members/ 
and sign up and enjoy this issue and all four past "Members Only"
issues.

Please remember to select how you want your TC: mail or digital.

Issues older than one year are FREE for you, the inquiring caver, to
peruse at your leisure and, hopefully, will encourage you to join the
TSA.

You can still opt to receive the TC in the mail and be able to view the
issues online.

 

 

 

Not a TSA member? We still would like for you to contemplate becoming a
TSA member. Send me an email for your complimentary  TEXAS CAVER and see
what you've been missing. 

Or, you can visit the TSA website at www.cavetexas.org
  and become a paid member and/or become an
online member of the TSA.

Become a member yourself, or, sign up that special someone as a new or
renewal member for 

 

Paid members now have access to a total of 33 issues available for your
reading pleasure! 

Those contemplating membership can now view 29 issues online!

 

 

I always NEED material for the next issue and can ALWAYS use whatever
you send me!  I love getting articles, but, especially enjoy reports
from TC virgins.

Worried that you're not a very good writer or have never submitted one?
Not to worry! I barely write at a 3rd grade level and y'all have no
problem reading/enduring my posts!

 

You have a couple of months now till the next issue. So that should be
plenty of time to put your thoughts down, so, submit that report that we
all enjoy hearing about.

 

If you happen to be an Armchair Caver, no problem. 

 

I always enjoy receiving submissions for "The Carbide Caver" section of
the newsletter and we would all love to hear a humorous or exciting or
memorable or, potentially, libelous recollection from one of your past
trips, documented for all to read from the depths of your memory!

 

Thanks to all who have helped me out in this issue and past issues. Now,
get your other fellow cavers involved!

 

Thanks for your support of the TC, the TSA, and making Texas the great
Center of the Caving Universe.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Mark Alman - TEXAS CAVER Editor

 

texascavers Digest 8 Mar 2012 19:49:04 -0000 Issue 1511

[texascavers-digest-help]

texascavers Digest 8 Mar 2012 19:49:04 - Issue 1511

Topics (messages 19676 through 19684):

[TSA Spring Business Meeting, Saturday, March 31st]
19676 by: Don Arburn

[TSA Photo Salon Call For Entries][Again!]
19677 by: Don Arburn

This is for Bill Mixon
19678 by: Espeleo Coahuila

BOG Candidate / Spring Break Plans
19679 by: Herman Miller

Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?
19680 by: Louise Power
19681 by: Nico Escamilla

Paging Gerry Geletzke
19682 by: Geary Schindel

Gerry's contact information
19683 by: Geary Schindel

The 1st Quarter 2012 TEXAS CAVER Is Now Online
19684 by: Mark.Alman.L-3com.com

Administrivia:

To subscribe to the digest, e-mail:


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--
--- Begin Message ---
The TSA Business meeting will be held at 5 p.m. -or- directly following the 
last presentation at Geneva School of Boerne, 113 Cascade Caverns Rd, Fair Oaks 
Ranch, TX 78015

Offer your input, insight, and thoughts to the umbrella organization that 
covers and supports all facets of caving in Texas. Come see what your TSA does, 
has done, and what we plan on doing!

http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TSASC/tsasc2012.html

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDY0NhYUxVYTJTNnlQNzFXZGE0azM4QQ


Don Arburn
President Texas Speleological Association
donarb...@mac.com



--- End Message ---
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I've seen some fantastic photos, taken by cavers in this past year, the 
competition WILL be fierce. If you think you can do better, come prove it!!

Deadline for entries into Map & Photo Salon at Geneva School of Boerne is 10 
a.m. Saturday, March 31st

Winners will be announced during the evening festivities at Cascade Caverns on 
March 31st, 2012

TSA Photo Salon Rules

Download Salon Entry Form (PDF)

Categories
1.  Print (black & white, color)
2.  Digital (black & white, color) 

Entry requirements
Each photographer is limited to 2 entries.
Prints must measure at least 8 x 10 inches, but not larger than 20 x 24 inches. 
All entries must be mounted, but not framed. They may be matted at the 
discretion of the entrant. The prints title should appear either on the matte 
or on the mount directly below the print. The photographer must not be 
identified on the front of the matte or mount. (Note that if you plan to enter 
the same print in the NSS Print Salon, they require the title on the left and 
the photographers name on the right, or on a separate card measuring at least 2 
x 3 but no larger than 3 x 4, so you may want to put the title on the left and 
leave room to add the photographers name later for the NSS salon.) Lettering 
should not exceed 0.25 inch in height. The photographers name and the entry 
number (assigned by the entrant see entry form) must be written on or attached 
to the back of the mount.
Digital files may be submitted in .JPG or .TIF format.  Be sure to include the 
entry number of each photo in its filename, and reference the filenames on your 
entry form.

You can bring your files to convention on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive (no 
floppies).  All entries must be received at the photo salon location by 10 a.m. 
on the Saturday of convention.  If you cannot bring your digital entries to the 
convention, e-mail the TSA Vice-Chair to make other arrangements. Because of 
file-size limitations, please do not send any entries by e-mail.

NOTE: If you are entering in the print category, please also bring digital 
copies of your photos if at all possible, on CD-ROM or USB flash drive.  We 
will be showing a digital slide show of photo salon entries during the awards 
presentation before the auction.
A completed entry form must accompany all entries. (The entry form will be 
available for download soon on the TSA website.
Entries must be delivered to the photo salon location by 10 a.m. on the 
Saturday of convention. If you are unable to bring your photos to convention, 
please e-mail the TSA Vice-Chair to make arrangements to mail them.
Include a prepaid return mailer if you want your photos returned or pick up 
your entries before you leave the convention on Sunday.

Judging and prizes
Prize for Best of Show in each category, plus ribbons, awarded by a panel of 
judges. Prize for Peoples Choice in each category, by popular vote. We'll try 
to scan the slides and put together a looping digitally-projected slideshow so 
everyone can see all the slide entries.

There are a lot of people out there taking pictures in caves, and we hope to 
see an increase in entries for this year's photo salon. We've tried to make the 
rules as simple and easy as possible. Don't be afraid to enter. Almost 
everybody has at least one really good shot. Please take the time to let us see 
yours!

Don Arburn
President Texas Speleological Association
donarb...@mac.

[Texascavers] luggage rack for RAV4

[Nancy Weaver]

Looking for the Toyota luggage crossbar unit for a 98 RAV 4, 4 door. 
I think several years in the vicinity of this one used the same rack. 
Anybody who has one they dont want, let me know, to me not cavetex.


thanks,  Nancy

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[Texascavers] Bexar Grotto Presentation 3/12/2012

[joe schaertl]

The Bexar Grotto presentation for Monday March 12th will be the 
"American/British/Chinese China Caving Expedition" delivered by Bill Steele.
General meeting starts at 7:00pm, followed by the presentation.


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Re: [Texascavers] Anyone caving in Mexico over spring break?

[Herman Miller]

As I have already mentioned I am always wanting to go but nothing solid yet.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Nico Escamilla  wrote:
> BS
>
> On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Louise Power 
wrote:
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>> Check this out:
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>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46644850/ns/travel-seasonal_travel/
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[Texascavers] D&P Work Weekend

[Don Arburn]

March 16, 17 & 18
We are going to work on the back porch roof and a few other things.
Anyone interested?

Sent cellularly.
-Don

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