[Texascavers] caves in the news & other stuff

[David via Texascavers]

I think someone mentioned this already.

Back on September 29th and October 1st, several reporters on the internet
wrote a news story alleging that the Miao Room is larger by volume than the
Sarawak Chamber.It was in
the news again today, as if it was something brand new.

See illustration below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miao_Room#mediaviewer/File:Gebihe_cave_system_-_Miao_Room.png

David Locklear


Ref:

http://www.visiontimes.com/2014/09/29/world-supercaves-vie-for-title-of-whos-bigger-most-voluminous-wins.html


P.S.

I am sorry I missed TCR.I only have lame excuses.  My mother-in-law
urgently needed to travel from our house near Houston to Monterrey, Mexico,
and due to her health and the
large amount of luggage she travels with, she is no longer able to make the
long journey by bus alone from Houston.So I took her to the closest
Mexican bus station, which is in the bordertown of Nuevo Laredo, and put
her on the inexpensive Futura line. Since I was sort of stuck there in
Nuevo Laredo waiting for the traffic congestion to lessen at
customs, I decided to make the best of it and attempt to have a 4 hour
mini-vacation.

In hindsight, I wish I had put her on the bus in Houston.

I hope I can say what I am about to say without offending all my Mexican
friends.   I found no reason for any human to visit the central part of
Nuevo Laredo.   I have been there 40+ times over the past 29 years, and
this was the worst I had ever seen it.  I walked about 2 miles alone around
the streets in the central part of town. I ate at what should have been a
5-star restaurant.  I tried to chat with residents on the street, went in
some bars, and other such things.

For a Saturday evening, I can't imagine being any place worse off.For
example, I was the only patron at the 5-star restaurant during peak-dinner
time ( gringo dinner-time, I mean - 7 p.m. ). In addition, I found
nothing whatsover to do within walking distance of the international bridge.

I do not think you will ever catch me in Nuevo Laredo again.However, I
will be making a similar trip soon to the bordertown of Reynosa in the
state of Tamaulipas.   So hopefully, I will have something pleasant to
report.

To be continued 
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[Texascavers] [TCR~2014]

[Don Arburn via Texascavers]

291 registrants
No injuries.
I lost set of Nissan Keys and 1 pair of Expensive Sunglasses, I have them. My 
dog Lucy has several new dog towels and D&P got another folding chair. 

Thanks everyone, super job and thanks! Time to start thinking about TCR 2015!


--Don
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Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver issue

[Heather Tucek via Texascavers]

Mimi,

I got the box of printed copies on Thursday afternoon while I was on my way
out to TCR. I had the box with me there, and passed a few out where I
could, but the rest will be sent in the mail tomorrow after I get off of
work.

-Heather


On 10 October 2014 08:47, mark gee via Texascavers <
texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote:

>
> Believe it when I see it, Im giving up.
> 
> On Thu, 10/9/14, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers 
> wrote:
>
>  Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver issue
>  To: "texascavers@texascavers.com" 
>  Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014, 9:33 PM
>
>  That's
>  only during Spring Convention.  Sorry, Fritz.
>
>  Mobile email from my
>  iPhone
>  On Oct 9,
>  2014, at 9:16 PM, Fritz Holt via Texascavers  >
>  wrote:
>
>  Jim,Is there
>  actually going to be an auction at TCR this year such as is
>  held at the convention?Fritz holtfritz...@gmail.com
>  Sent from my iPhone
>  On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:26 PM, Jim Kennedy via
>  Texascavers 
>  wrote:
>
>  Not
>  polite to ask him about his dental problems.
>
>  Mobile email from my
>  iPhone
>  On Oct 9, 2014, at 6:14
>  PM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers 
>  wrote:
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>  Jill
>
>
>
>  How did the cave trip go. I saw your pictures on
>  facebook but we need a short trip repot.
>
>
>
>  Also, how is the plaque coming along.
>
>
>
>  Geary
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>  Sent from Surface Pro
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>  From: Texas
>   Cavers
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>  Sent: ‎Thursday‎, ‎October‎ ‎9‎, ‎2014
>  ‎5‎:‎24‎ ‎PM
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>  To: Texas
>  Cavers
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>
>
>  The Texas Caver online
>  issue is up.
>
>  And now there is also an
>  eBook  version!  However since neither I or the TSA
>  webmaster own a Nook or tablet, and I haven’t gotten
>  around to downloading a digital book ap, I’m depending on
>  readers
>   with the capability for feedback.
>  Thanks!
>
>  
>
>  jill orr
>  210.399.6762
>  jillorr.businesscatalyst.com
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