[Texascavers] Does Anyone Have a Light Table?

[Ellie Watson]

Hello, I want to obtain a light table. Please contact me off list if
you have one available. Thanks!

Ellie
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[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Presentation Schedule

[Ellie Watson]

Presentation Schedule
Saturday, April 6th
Kerrville-Schreiner Park

Check website for full description 
https://cavetexas.org/events/TSASC/tsasc2019/

2 PM- Proyecto Laguna de Sánchez Survey Expedition #16, Crash Kenned
 
2:30 PM- A 3D Photo Real Model of the Edwards Aquifer, Geary Schindel
 
3 PM- Demystifying the High Priest’s Grave at Chichen Itza: Investigations in 
the Cave/Cenote Below the Osario., Alan Cobb

3:30 PM- Government Canyon Karst Project Update, Marvin Miller
 
4 PM- Caves of Chihuahua, Peter Sprouse
 
4:30 PM- Muzquiz Expeditions, Bryce Smith
 
5 PM- The Burgess Shale: New Insights into Early and Modern Life from the 
Marble Canyon Site, Jesse Chadwick
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[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention is 3 Weeks Away! (April 5-7)

[Ellie Watson]

Good morning Texas Cavers

Spring Convention is just around the corner!  Convention will be held at
the Kerrville-Schreiner Park in Kerrville, Texas from April 5-7, 2019.
Online registration has begun so register for an early bird discount.   See
links below for more information.

This great location is central to many cavers and right on the water! The
park includes many hiking trails, the Guadalupe River and a butterfly
garden.  We will hold the talks and silent auction in the large
air-conditioned recreational hall and have two small cabins for the
registration and salons.  We will convene at the stone amphitheater for the
TCMA auction. We have reserved 16 camp sites that can hold eight people
each site with two vehicles.  We will also have two cabins with eight beds
that could be used by anyone with special needs or if we overflow the
campsites. Also, there are RV sites available for rent.

We will have workshops in addition to the presentations and map/photo
salons. The workshops will be held approximately 30 minutes from Kerrville
south on HW 16 to Tom's property. There you will climb rope in 60 foot
cypress trees overlooking the crystal clear upper fork of the Medina River
if you take the Beginner or Advanced Vertical Workshops. If you choose to
go on a caving adventure, there will be an Instruments and Sketching
Workshop, just a 500 foot elevation change boulder scramble up the
mountain.

TSA event website (lots of good info here):
https://www.cavetexas.org/events/TSASC/tsasc2019/
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/322500088471868/

See y'all soon and please contact me with any questions.

Ellie Watson (Stand-in for Amy while she is having the caving trip of a
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[Texascavers] 2019 TSA Spring Convention Dates (April 5-7)

[Ellie Watson]

Mark you calendar for April 5, 6 &7 for the 2019 TSA Spring Convention
to be held at Schreiner Park in Kerrville, TX.

Amy Morton is organizing the convention this year. Stay tuned for more details!
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Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: TSA 2019 Officer Election Results

[Ellie Watson]

Who is RBG?

On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 10:44 AM Katherine Arens 
wrote:

> I think this is the first all female officers slate!!!A new
> milestone.  RBG would be so proud of Texas Cavers!
> k
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Ellie Watson 
> *Subject: **TSA 2019 Officer Election Results*
> *Date: *December 3, 2018 at 10:17:57 AM CST
> *To: *undisclosed-recipients:;
>
> TSA Members,
>
> Based on 85 member votes, 44% of membership, the following members are
> elected as 2019 Texas Speleological Association officers.
>
> Chairman: Jessica Gordon
> Vice Chairman: Amy Morton
> Treasurer: Ginger Reddig
> Secretary: Liz Herren
>
> Thank you all for your participation and special thanks to the candidates
> who ran for office.
>
> Ellie Watson
> TSA Nominating Committee
>
>
> 
> Katherine ArensPhones: Office(512) 232-6363
> ar...@austin.utexas.edu   Dept. Phone:  (512) 471-4123
> Dept. of Germanic Studies FAX (512) 471-4025
> 2505 University Ave, C3300  Bldg.Location:  Burdine 336
> University of Texas at Austin Office:  Burdine 320
> Austin, TX  78712-1802
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[Texascavers] 2018 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

[Ellie Watson]

Congratulations to the following 2018 Chuck Stuehm Award winners!

   - Mason Lewis and Patty Calabrese - Underground Texas Grotto
   - Mio Kitano - Bexar Grotto
   - Ben Riley - Greater Houston Grotto
   - Llouellynde Ford- DFW Grotto
   - Nate Hejtmancik de Valenzuela - ASS (Aggie Grotto)

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who was
a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was especially good
at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers. Chuck's memory is
honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant caver receives this
award.  The award was presented this year at  TCR.

Thank you to all the Grottos for their participation.
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[Texascavers] Reminder: Nominations Open for TSA Officers

[Ellie Watson]

Good morning Cavers!

Here's a reminder that nominations are now open for Texas Speleological
Association (TSA) officers and we want your participation!  Nominations
will be accepted until Sunday, November 4th. Elections will open shortly
thereafter.

You may nominate yourself or another TSA member for any office. A person
can only run for one office.  If you are nominating another person please
indicate if they have agreed to run and send their email address and/or
phone number.  If you have not talked to them about running, I am glad to
contact them.

Incumbent officers:

Chairman - Rob Bisset -  will not run again
Vice Chair - Amy Morton - willing to run again
Treasurer - Ginger Reddig - willing to run again
Secretary - Liz Herren - willing to run again

Please send nominations to me, ellie.tho...@gmail.com.

Officer Responsibilities:
*Chairman*, when present, shall preside over all TSA meetings.

*Vice-Chairman* is responsible for meeting and program arrangements and
shall preside at TSA meeting is the absence of the Chairman.

*Secretary *records and distributes the minutes of all TSA meetings,
communicates updates to board, and maintains contact with current members.

*Treasurer *keeps track of TSA assets by maintaining adequate financial
records, including those for The Texas Caver. The Treasurer prepares a
budget for the fiscal year

Please send nominations as soon as possible so a slate can be confirmed and
ballots created.

Thanks,

Elections Committee
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[Texascavers] Nominations Open for TSA Officers

[Ellie Watson]

Greetings Texas Cavers,

Happy Fall!  Fall in Texas means it is almost time for TCR and time
for Texas Speleological Association (TSA) elections.  Nominations are
now open for TSA officers.

You may nominate yourself or another TSA member for any office. A
person can only run for one office.  If you are nominating another
person please indicate if they have agreed to run and send their email
address and/or phone number.  If you have not talked to them about
running, I am glad to contact them.

Incumbent officers:
Chairman - Rob Bisset -  will not run again
Vie Chair - Amy Morton - willing to run again
Treasurer - Ginger Reddig - willing to run again
Secretary - Liz Herren - willing to run again

Please send nominations to me, ellie.tho...@gmail.com.

Job descriptions:

1.  The Chairman, when present, shall preside over all TSA meetings.

2.  The Vice-Chairman is responsible for meeting and program
arrangements and shall preside at TSA meeting is the absence of the
Chairman.

3.  The Secretary records the minutes of TSA meetings and maintains a
current list of members.

4.  The Treasurer keeps track of TSA assets by maintaining adequate
financial records, including those for The Texas Caver. The Treasurer
prepares a budget for the fiscal year, maintains the membership
database, and insures the database is available electronically to the
membership.

Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, November 4th.  Elections
will open shortly thereafter. .

Please send nominations as soon as possible so a slate can be
confirmed and ballots created.

Thanks,

Elections Committee
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[Texascavers] CANCELLED: TCMA Rolling Oaks Work Day, Saturday, May 28th in San Antonio

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

CANCELLED FOR RAIN: TCMA Rolling Oaks Work Day, Saturday, May 28th cancelled 
due to rain. 

> On May 16, 2016, at 9:12 AM, Ellie Falgout  wrote:
> 
> Dont forget the upcoming TCMA volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave
> Preserve in Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) on Saturday, May 28th
> at 10am.
> 
> Ellie
> falgout.el...@gmail.com
> 
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 12:51 PM, Ellie Falgout  
>> wrote:
>> We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in
>> Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) on Saturday, May 28th at 10am.  The
>> main purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and branches) and to
>> continue the dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old farm trash and sediment
>> that is washing in.  We need people, buckets, & shovels.  Bring your own
>> drinks and snacks for the work.  TCMA will provide bottled water, bananas
>> and light lunch.  The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San
>> Antonio, TX 78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a
>> liability waiver. Meet at 10:00 am.  Bring your own cave gear if you wish to
>> enter any of the four Preserve caves after the dig.
>> 
>> I can be reached at 509-899-0007 or ellie.tho...@gmail.com in case any one
>> gets lost, or if you would like coordinate more details. No need to RSVP if
>> you are attending, just show up! Trip will be canceled in the event of rain.
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Texascavers] TCMA Rolling Oaks Work Day, Saturday, May 9th in San Antonio

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Reminder: We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave
Preserve in Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) THIS Saturday, May
9th at 10am.  The main purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and
branches) and to continue the dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old
farm trash and sediment that is washing in.  We need people, buckets,
 shovels.  Bring your own drinks and snacks for the work.  TCMA will
provide bottled water and light lunch.  The cave preserve is located
at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX 78253.  All visitors to the
Preserve will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Meet at 10:00 am.
Bring your own cave gear if you wish to enter any of the four Preserve
caves after the dig.

I can be reached at 509-899-0007 or ellie.tho...@gmail.com in case any
one gets lost, or if you would like coordinate more details. No need
to RSVP if you are attending, just show up! Trip will be canceled in
the event of rain.
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[Texascavers] TCMA Rolling Oaks Work Day, Saturday, May 9th in San Antonio

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in
Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) on *Saturday, May 9th at 10am*.  The
main purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and branches) and to
continue the dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old farm trash and
sediment that is washing in.  We need people, buckets,  shovels.  Bring
your own drinks and snacks for the work.  TCMA will provide bottled water
and light lunch.  The cave preserve is located at *224 Laurel Ridge Lane,
San Antonio, TX 78253*.  All visitors to the
Preserve will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Meet at 10:00 am.  Bring
your own cave gear if you wish to enter any of the four Preserve caves
after the dig.

I can be reached at 509-899-0007 or ellie.tho...@gmail.com in case any one
gets lost, or if you would like coordinate more details. No need to RSVP if
you are attending, just show up! Trip will be canceled in the event of
rain.
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[Texascavers] TSA Spring Conv., Salon Winners

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2015 TSA Spring Convention
Photo Salon. We had several submissions this year, 19 photo prints, 12
digital photos and 9 maps. Thank you to everyone for their participation.

*Photo, Print*

   1. Galen Falgout
   2. Jake Kirk
   3. Mike Harris

*Photo, Digital *

   1. Bennett Lee
   2. Travis Scott
   3. Travis Scott

*Cartography, Less than 100 meters*

   1. Marvin Miller, Lost Pothole
   2. Marvin Miller, Turquoise Sink
   3. Ben Hutchins, Falling Animal

*Cartography, More than 100 meters*

   1. Peter Sprouse  Gill Ediger, Jaguar Maw
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Re: [Texascavers] Map Salon at TSA Spring Convention, April 25th

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Texas Cavers,

Hope everyone is getting excited for a TSA Spring Convention full of
education, friends, and fun!

Please bring printed maps of Texas caves, or drafted by Texas cavers. Texas
cavers are those whose primary residence has been Texas at some time during
the previous year. Cartographers can enter as many maps as they want. Maps
need not be of the entire cave (i.e. detail maps of cave sections are
eligible). Caves need not be completely surveyed for a map of the cave to
be eligible.



On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 9:13 AM, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Cavers,

 I will be chairing the Map Salon for the TSA Spring Convention on April
 25th at Cave Without A Name in Boerne, TX.

 Please prepare your maps that have been created in the last year. Cash
 prizes for the winners!

 Check out the rules at http://cavetexas.org/events/mapsalon.html. Entry
 forms will be available at convention.

 Hard copies of all maps must be submitted to me, Ellie Falgout, by 10:00
 a.m on Saturday, April 25th. I plan to set up the salon in the cave so that
 I can still attend presentations.

 Categories:

-

Caves under 100 m
-

Caves over 100 m
-

First-time Cartographer.

 Judging Criteria: http://cavetexas.org/PDF/map2007judging.pdf

 I also need judges for the salons, please let me know if you are willing
 to assist.

 See you soon,

 Ellie Falgout
 509-899-0007
 ellie.tho...@gmail.com


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Re: [Texascavers] Map Salon at TSA Spring Convention, April 25th

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Wait theres more! Sometime at camp on Saturday evening, a few people will
be showing some cave videos they have made. Very informal, more details at
convention, probably announced at end of talks. Let me know if you have a
video you would like to show.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1442069676086126/1448202955472798/

Ellie Falgout
ellie.tho...@gmail.com


On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Texas Cavers,

 Hope everyone is getting excited for a TSA Spring Convention full of
 education, friends, and fun!

 Please bring printed maps of Texas caves, or drafted by Texas cavers.
 Texas cavers are those whose primary residence has been Texas at some time
 during the previous year. Cartographers can enter as many maps as they
 want. Maps need not be of the entire cave (i.e. detail maps of cave
 sections are eligible). Caves need not be completely surveyed for a map of
 the cave to be eligible.



 On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 9:13 AM, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 Cavers,

 I will be chairing the Map Salon for the TSA Spring Convention on April
 25th at Cave Without A Name in Boerne, TX.

 Please prepare your maps that have been created in the last year. Cash
 prizes for the winners!

 Check out the rules at http://cavetexas.org/events/mapsalon.html. Entry
 forms will be available at convention.

 Hard copies of all maps must be submitted to me, Ellie Falgout, by 10:00
 a.m on Saturday, April 25th. I plan to set up the salon in the cave so that
 I can still attend presentations.

 Categories:

-

Caves under 100 m
-

Caves over 100 m
-

First-time Cartographer.

 Judging Criteria: http://cavetexas.org/PDF/map2007judging.pdf

 I also need judges for the salons, please let me know if you are willing
 to assist.

 See you soon,

 Ellie Falgout
 509-899-0007
 ellie.tho...@gmail.com



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[Texascavers] Map Salon at TSA Spring Convention, April 25th

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Cavers,

I will be chairing the Map Salon for the TSA Spring Convention on April
25th at Cave Without A Name in Boerne, TX.

Please prepare your maps that have been created in the last year. Cash
prizes for the winners!

Check out the rules at http://cavetexas.org/events/mapsalon.html. Entry
forms will be available at convention.

Hard copies of all maps must be submitted to me, Ellie Falgout, by 10:00
a.m on Saturday, April 25th. I plan to set up the salon in the cave so that
I can still attend presentations.

Categories:

   -

   Caves under 100 m
   -

   Caves over 100 m
   -

   First-time Cartographer.

Judging Criteria: http://cavetexas.org/PDF/map2007judging.pdf

I also need judges for the salons, please let me know if you are willing to
assist.

See you soon,

Ellie Falgout
509-899-0007
ellie.tho...@gmail.com
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Re: [Texascavers] TCMA Rolling Oaks Work Day, Saturday, March 21 in San Antonio

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Rolling Oaks Work Day CANCELED due to 90% chance of rain. Reschedule date
is May 9th, hopefully it wont be too hot by then.

On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 1:29 PM, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com
wrote:

 We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve
 in Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) on Saturday, March 21st at
 10am.  The main purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and
 branches) and to continue the dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old
 farm trash and sediment that is washing in.  We need people, buckets,
  shovels.  Bring your own drinks and snacks for the work.  TCMA will
 provide bottled water and light lunch.  The cave preserve is located
 at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX 78253.  All visitors to the
 Preserve will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Meet at 10:00 am.
 Bring your own cave gear if you wish to enter any of the four Preserve
 caves after the dig.

 I can be reached at 509-899-0007 or ellie.tho...@gmail.com in case any
 one gets lost, or if you would like coordinate more details. No need
 to RSVP if you are attending, just show up!

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[Texascavers] TCMA Rolling Oaks Work Day, Saturday, March 21 in San Antonio

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

We're having another volunteer work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve
in Bexar County (northwest San Antonio) on Saturday, March 21st at
10am.  The main purposes are to clean up the grounds (trash and
branches) and to continue the dig at Niche Cave, which is full of old
farm trash and sediment that is washing in.  We need people, buckets,
 shovels.  Bring your own drinks and snacks for the work.  TCMA will
provide bottled water and light lunch.  The cave preserve is located
at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX 78253.  All visitors to the
Preserve will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Meet at 10:00 am.
Bring your own cave gear if you wish to enter any of the four Preserve
caves after the dig.

I can be reached at 509-899-0007 or ellie.tho...@gmail.com in case any
one gets lost, or if you would like coordinate more details. No need
to RSVP if you are attending, just show up!
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[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Shirts Upcoming Tank Haul

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*T-SHIRT*
Who is interested in purchasing a Honey Creek Cave Tshirt? Prices could be
$10-$15 depending on how many people want a shirt. I want at least 50 paid
orders to go to print  we already have 30 requests. Design will be blind
salamander on purple shirt with Honey Creek Cave text only(image at link
below). Message with serious orders and I will follow up with payment
options.

Check out the design here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/109245084648428128307/albums/6098660069115357601

*TANK HAUL*
Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul is next month and we need YOUR HELP to haul
dive/cave camp gear on January 24th and January 31st. It's been less than a
year since the last major exploration effort in Honey Creek and now the
divers are back for more, this time with two extra divers. In 2015, Dr.
Jean Krejca, James Brown, Laura Battle and Matt Turner will embark upon
their journey to explore the furthest reaches of the cave and we need even
more help than ever before!

I am looking for firm commitments so please consider helping out and reply
with what dates you are able to participate. We can use all types of skill
and fitness levels if you are up to the challenge. At no point will you be
underwater, diving or cave camping.

Honey Creek Cave is the longest cave in Texas at over 20 miles long. The
legendary Tank Haul trip includes walking, salamandering, crawling, and
The Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun. Some people
have done the trip in and out in as few as 4 hours, others take their time
and take up to 12 hours. Average pace takes 8-10 hours round trip.

GEAR: Honey Creek Cave is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and
harness with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a 145ft man-made shaft.
Bring a helmet and small pack for storing personal gear like lights,
batteries plenty of water and snacks. I recommend wearing sturdy lace-up
shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. I also recommend storing supplies
in a watertight container like a nalgene bottle. The packs of group gear
shouldn't weigh more than 30 pounds.

Camping is available both weekends and we will enter the cave around 9am.

Come one weekend or both!

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/695975567146293/
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[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul-Promo Video

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Resolve to cave more in 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU-KmVxTn5w
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Re: [Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Hauls, Jan 2015

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Cavers,

The Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul is almost here and I only have 15
people committed for both weekends combined. We need tons more than
that. If you are committed to come, I need you to please contact me by
email or fb message with the dates you will be there. We need as much
help as we can get and I need to know we can count on you to be there.
Please contact me asap if you are coming! Spread the word.

Hope everyone is getting their gear ready. You will want to have your
best shoes, best lights, and best gear for this long haul.
WETSUIT...its not too late to shop around for a good deal and everyone
going into the cave must wear a wetsuit. You can buy them used from a
dive shop, craigslist, or Play it Again Sports. You can buy them new
from many places, good deals at Sierra Trading Post. You may also rent
a wetsuit from a dive shop but you will want to wear clothes on the
outside because if you ruin it, you pay full price. The water
temperature is about 68 degrees. I recommend a full body wetsuit if
you get cold and a farmer john if you run hot.

Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information,

Ellie
509-899-0007

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/695975567146293/

On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 2:48 PM, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com wrote:
 Attention Cavers

 The dates are set for the next Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul and we need your
 help to haul dive/cave camp gear on January 24th and January 31st. I am
 recruiting volunteers so please contact me off list with what dates you
 would like to participate.

 It's been less than a year since the last major exploration effort in Honey
 Creek and now the divers are back for more, this time with two extra divers.
 In 2015, Dr. Jean Krejca, James Brown, David Moore and Matt Turner will
 embark upon their journey to explore the furthest reaches of the cave and we
 will need even more help than before, like 50-60 people!

 We can use all types of skill and fitness levels if you are up to the
 challenge. At no point will you be underwater, diving or cave camping.

 Honey Creek Cave is the longest cave in Texas at over 20 miles long. The
 legendary Tank Haul trip includes walking, salamandering, crawling, and The
 Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun. Some people have
 done the trip in and out in as few as 4 hours, others take their time and
 take up to 12 hours. Average pace takes 8-10 hours round trip.

 GEAR: Honey Creek Cave is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and
 harness with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a 145ft man-made shaft.
 Bring a helmet and small pack for storing personal gear like lights,
 batteries plenty of water and snacks. I recommend wearing sturdy lace-up
 shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. I also recommend storing supplies
 in a watertight container like a nalgene bottle. The packs of group gear
 shouldn't weigh more than 30 pounds.

 Come one weekend or both!

 Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information,

 Ellie
 509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Hauls, Jan 2015

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Attention Cavers

The dates are set for the next Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul and we need your
help to haul dive/cave camp gear on *January 24th* and *January 31st*. I am
recruiting volunteers so please contact me off list with what dates you
would like to participate.

It's been less than a year since the last major exploration effort in Honey
Creek and now the divers are back for more, this time with two extra
divers. In 2015, Dr. Jean Krejca, James Brown, David Moore and Matt Turner
will embark upon their journey to explore the furthest reaches of the cave
and we will need even more help than before, like 50-60 people!

We can use all types of skill and fitness levels if you are up to the
challenge. At no point will you be underwater, diving or cave camping.

Honey Creek Cave is the longest cave in Texas at over 20 miles long. The
legendary Tank Haul trip includes walking, salamandering, crawling, and
The Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun. Some people
have done the trip in and out in as few as 4 hours, others take their time
and take up to 12 hours. Average pace takes 8-10 hours round trip.

GEAR: Honey Creek Cave is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and
harness with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a 145ft man-made shaft.
Bring a helmet and small pack for storing personal gear like lights,
batteries plenty of water and snacks. I recommend wearing sturdy lace-up
shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. I also recommend storing supplies
in a watertight container like a nalgene bottle. The packs of group gear
shouldn't weigh more than 30 pounds.

Come one weekend or both!

Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information,

Ellie
509-899-0007

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Re: [Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Hauls, Jan 2015

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

Please contact me at ellie.tho...@gmail.com if you can volunteer at Honey
Creek Cave on *January 24th* and/or *January 31st*

On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 2:48 PM, Ellie Watson ellie.tho...@gmail.com
wrote:

 Attention Cavers

 The dates are set for the next Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul and we need your
 help to haul dive/cave camp gear on *January 24th* and *January 31st*. I
 am recruiting volunteers so please contact me off list with what dates you
 would like to participate.

 It's been less than a year since the last major exploration effort in
 Honey Creek and now the divers are back for more, this time with two extra
 divers. In 2015, Dr. Jean Krejca, James Brown, David Moore and Matt Turner
 will embark upon their journey to explore the furthest reaches of the cave
 and we will need even more help than before, like 50-60 people!

 We can use all types of skill and fitness levels if you are up to the
 challenge. At no point will you be underwater, diving or cave camping.

 Honey Creek Cave is the longest cave in Texas at over 20 miles long. The
 legendary Tank Haul trip includes walking, salamandering, crawling, and
 The Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun. Some people
 have done the trip in and out in as few as 4 hours, others take their time
 and take up to 12 hours. Average pace takes 8-10 hours round trip.

 GEAR: Honey Creek Cave is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and
 harness with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a 145ft man-made shaft.
 Bring a helmet and small pack for storing personal gear like lights,
 batteries plenty of water and snacks. I recommend wearing sturdy lace-up
 shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. I also recommend storing supplies
 in a watertight container like a nalgene bottle. The packs of group gear
 shouldn't weigh more than 30 pounds.

 Come one weekend or both!

 Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information,

 Ellie
 509-899-0007

 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/695975567146293/



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[Texascavers] TCR Registration Prices

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

TCR Registration Prices:

Adult - $25.00
Child - $15.00
Family - $80.00
Old timer - $15.00

Registration gets you a wristband, meal, beverages and a chance at door prizes.

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Re: [Texascavers] TCR Registration Prices

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

All,

For registration purposes this year,

Child is classified as 12 years of age and under
Old Timer is people who were caving before TCR started in 1978

I know there will be questions and complaints and we will deal with
them as they arise.

Ellie

On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers
texascavers@texascavers.com wrote:
 Ellie is only the messenger, I make the TCR rules. Be nice to her or 
 oldtimers will pay geriatric fees.


 --Don

 On Sep 12, 2014, at 1:41 PM, Logan McNatt via Texascavers 
 texascavers@texascavers.com wrote:

 Ellie, I'm sure you didn't foresee the barrage of emails that Old timer 
 was going to cause.
 Obviously, every Old timer is suggesting criteria that will make sure they 
 qualify.
 One simple solution is to change the Old timer registration to $30, and 
 see how many still insist they qualify!
 (Ha)

 LowGun
 (a young Old timer)

 On 9/12/2014 11:29 AM, Ellie Watson via Texascavers wrote:
 TCR Registration Prices:

 Adult - $25.00
 Child - $15.00
 Family - $80.00
 Old timer - $15.00

 Registration gets you a wristband, meal, beverages and a chance at door 
 prizes.

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[Texascavers] TCR is almost here!!!

[Ellie Watson via Texascavers]

TCR is one month away, let the countdown begin to October 9-12, 2014
at Guadalupe River Campgrounds!! We have direct reports that there is
water in the river!

www.guadaluperv.com

7200 Spring Branch Rd
Spring Branch, Texas 78070
Rio Medina, TX, 78066

Texas Cavers Reunion is at a brand new location in Spring Branch, TX,
on 3/4 miles of the Guadalupe River! Information will be updated at:
www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/index.html

All the fun will be there...Speleolympics, Hot Tub, Big Feed,
Swimming, Awards, carousing, fun and of course-friends.

This is an annual get-together for cavers and caver lovers alike. The
place is ours to enjoy for the weekend with its refreshing water and
view. Food, friends, fun.

Vendors will be available all day Saturday and early Sunday morning
hawking their wares. Registration gets you a wristband, meal,
beverages and a chance at door prizes. The Big Feed will happen
Saturday evening followed by awards. Bring your own plate, cup and
feed tools to get the food from your plate to your food hole.

We have the go ahead for live music this year and musical instruments
are welcome, however not at the hot tub. Cameras aren't allowed at the
hot tub either. That end of the park is a quiet zone and it will be
enforced.

Sunday morning, some wonderful intrepid individuals will be making
breakfast to raise funds for the Texas Cave Management Association.

The Texas Speleological Association and Texas Cave Management
Association are having a meeting Sunday morning, schedule to be
announced.

There are showers, some of us will stink before too long, take
advantage of these facilities please.

The theme this year isSuper Villains so keep up with the event page
for costume ideas. That said, this is a family event, please try to
limit nudity...away from kids, in front of me.

Children and dogs. Both are welcome! They must be well behaved; no
biting, fighting, constant screaming or barking. Pooping on the ground
isn't encouraged, but if they must, please clean up after them. Pets
must be on leash.

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[Texascavers] TCMA: Rolling Oaks Preserve Work Day THANKS!

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 11 volunteers who came out this weekend for the work day
on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling Oaks cave preserve
in Northwest San Antonio. Volunteers sorted trash and continued the massive
effort of excavating Niche Cave.

Volunteers began the day by sifting out trash from the debris removed from
Niche Cave on a former trip. Volunteers then began digging in the cave and,
as rocks crashed down around them, quickly realized the area was unstable
and we would have to rethink the dig. We then decided to clear the entire
area beginning at the surface and leading down a steep slope to the
entrance of the cave. We removed several large rocks and had to knock a few
massive ones into the caves with the idea that we will bring a tractor out
in the future. In the end, volunteers cleared over 1 ton of rocks and large
boulders from the sloping surface around Niche Cave entrance. Niche Cave
still has a lead that is totally filled with boulders and the cave will
give us many more trips of digging fun. Stay tuned for another trip in the
fall!

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Galen Falgout, Joe Schaertl, Vickie DeLeon, Arron
Wertheim, David Oualline, Veronica Esqueda, Don Arburn, Steve Gutting and
David the neighbor kid.

We ended the day at 2pm and several cavers visited the other small caves on
the preserve.

Photos from 3.29.14
https://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157643260434365/

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] Honey Creek Tank Haul, March 1st and March 22nd

[ellie watson]

DATES OFFICIAL!

March 1st March 22nd, Saturdays only! (Yes, I know there are other
caving trips going on but we cant win them all.)

Help support Jean Krejca, James C Brown, David Moore, and Matt Turner
as they Explore, Radio Locate, and Survey Upstream Sump 3 and beyond.

We need at least 40 cavers to help haul gear in one weekend and out
the next as Dive/Camp Team explores for 4 days.

This is a water cave and wetsuit is required. More details later.

Please contact me off list if you are interested.

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[Texascavers] CM Tank Haul Trifecta Fest 2014 (Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8)

[ellie watson]

Happy New Year Cavers!

As you make your New Year's Resolutions, don't forget the CM Tank Haul
Trifecta Fest 2014. Make the true Trifecta and come Festivate all
three weekends!

CM Tank Haul Trifecta Fest 2014 is a few weeks away and we need cavers
to help haul dive gear on January 25, February 1st and February 8th
for the one and only Dr. Jean Krejca and James Brown.

This will be a moderate to light tank haul through a stunning water
cave. February 8th is the largest haul and we need the most volunteers
for this day. I only have about 30 responses in all and would be
thrilled if those folks could come all three weekends. Those who have
committed know who they are so please respond (OFF LIST) with the
dates you can make it.

Cavingly,

Ellie

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[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, 9am Sunday, October 20th, 2013

[ellie watson]

All are welcome to join us for the Texas Speleological Association Members
Meeting at TCR, 9am Sunday, October 20th, 2013. Come find out about ongoing
projects and ways to get involved.

[Texascavers] Directions to TCR, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,


TCR is upon us! Follow the signs to Paradise Canyon, 2220 County Road 2615,
Rio Medina, TX 78066


Directions:
http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/images/TCR%202013_Paradise%20Canyon%20Directions_Look%20for%20Signs.jpg
.


TCR page:  http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/index.html

Please dont hesitate to ask me any questions,

Ellie

[Texascavers] 65th Birthday party for Bill Steele at the Texas Caver's Reunion next Friday

[ellie watson]

Hey Cavers!

Party time is upon us and here's another excuse to party!

Diana Tomchick is hosting (with the assistance of Stefan Creaser) a 65th
birthday party for Bill Steele on the evening of Friday Oct. 18th, the
location will be near the cook's area for the Saturday night dinner. The
party will start around 6 PM and we'll have a couple of BBQ grills going
with bratwurst and the fixin's, plus Shiner beer (the Beer of Texas
Cavers). There will be no charge for the food and beer, but we would like
to ask you to bring a dish to share if you can. There will also be a
birthday cake and I understand there will be entertainment (Bill can fill
you in on the details about that). Please drop by and wish Bill a happy
65th birthday!

The 2013 Texas Cavers' Reunion is October 17-20, and detailed info about
the event can be found at the following web site:

http://www.cavetexas.org/events/TCR/

[Texascavers] TSA Elections Open

[ellie watson]

TSA Members,

TSA Annual Officer Elections are open! Please vote.

Stunning Candidates:

Chairman- Kurt Menking
Vice-Chairman - Roger Moore
Secretary -Heather Tucek
Treasurer- Anne Scott

Elections commence at close of business on October 4th, 2013. Elected
Officers will be announced within 10 days of election deadline. Elected
officers will take office on the first day of the New Year 2014.

Ballots will be sent to all registered member's email address on file.
Check your spam, the email is coming from TSA Elections Committee Chair
with subject of TSA Officer Election (Official Ballot).

Please contact the Election Committee Chair at tsael...@cavetexas.org with
voting questions or if you would like ballot mailed to you.

Thank you for voting and thanks for you support of TSA,

Ellie Watson
TSA Election Committee Chair.

*The Texas Speleological Association is a Regional Association of the
National Speleological Society. The purposes of TSA are to promote the
study and science of speleology, the protection of caves and the
preservation of natural and cultural resources within caves, the education
of members and the general public, and communication and coordination of
speleological activities in the State of Texas. TSA supports the aims and
goals of the National Speleological Society.
*

[Texascavers] TSA Elections

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

I am opening up the floor for nominations for the Texas Speleological
Association(TSA), for the annual election of officers for 2014 year. I have
volunteered to serve as Election Committee Chair and Mark Alman has agreed
to assist on the committee.

You may choose to nominate yourself or recommend quality candidates to me.
Officer nominations may be made by any TSA member. Please have all
nominations to me by Friday, August 23rd, 2013. If you are not a member,
and you want to be involved, you still have time to join TSA.

Officers positions:

*Chairman*- OPEN
*Vice-Chairman* - *Roger Moore*
*Secretary *-*Heather Tucek*
*Treasurer*- OPEN

Roger Moore volunteerded to run again for Vice-Chairman and Heather Tucek
volunteered to run again for Secretary. Chairman and Treasurer positions
are OPEN open for 2014.

Thank you to all current officers for your service.

My goal is to run an electronic ballot near the beginning of October.

Thanks!

Ellie Watson
*TSA Election Committee Chair.*

*The Texas Speleological Association is a Regional Association of the
National Speleological Society. The purposes of TSA are to promote the
study and science of speleology, the protection of caves and the
preservation of natural and cultural resources within caves, the education
of members and the general public, and communication and coordination of
speleological activities in the State of Texas. TSA supports the aims and
goals of the National Speleological Society.*
* *

[Texascavers] TSA Elections

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

I am opening up the floor for nominations for the Texas Speleological
Association(TSA), for the annual election of officers for 2014 year. I have
volunteered to serve as Election Committee Chair and Mark Alman has agreed
to assist on the committee.

You may choose to nominate yourself or recommend quality candidates to me.
Officer nominations may be made by any TSA member. Please have all
nominations to me by Friday, August 23rd, 2013. If you are not a member,
and you want to be involved, you still have time to join TSA.

Officers positions:

*Chairman*- OPEN
*Vice-Chairman* - *Roger Moore*
*Secretary *-*Heather Tucek*
*Treasurer*- OPEN

Roger Moore volunteerded to run again for Vice-Chairman and Heather Tucek
volunteered to run again for Secretary. Chairman and Treasurer positions
are OPEN open for 2014.

Thank you to all current officers for your service.

My goal is to run an electronic ballot near the beginning of October.

Thanks!

Ellie Watson
*TSA Election Committee Chair.*

*The Texas Speleological Association is a Regional Association of the
National Speleological Society. The purposes of TSA are to promote the
study and science of speleology, the protection of caves and the
preservation of natural and cultural resources within caves, the education
of members and the general public, and communication and coordination of
speleological activities in the State of Texas. TSA supports the aims and
goals of the National Speleological Society.*
* *

[Texascavers] Need to Borrow: Hospital Bed in AUSTIN

[ellie watson]

Does anyone in Austin have an electric, adjustable hospital bed? Please let
me or Gill know. He is looking to get one soon.

[Texascavers] Need to Borrow: Hospital Bed in AUSTIN

[ellie watson]

Does anyone in Austin have an electric, adjustable hospital bed? Please let
me or Gill know. He is looking to get one soon.

[Texascavers] Need to Borrow: Hospital Bed in AUSTIN

[ellie watson]

Does anyone in Austin have an electric, adjustable hospital bed? Please let
me or Gill know. He is looking to get one soon.

Re: [Texascavers] Gill Edigar

[ellie watson]

The doctors wont see Gill till tomorrow morning then we will have a better
idea of what the next few weeks will look like. One way or the other, he
has a lot of pain to pull through and a lot of healing to do. I just left
the hospital and he was close to being asleep from the sleeping meds. They
are giving him pain med too. His nurse's name is Grace. Room 345 at St.
David's South Austin Medical. Visiting hours are 8am-9pm and he will take
visitors. He is in good spirits.

Re: [Texascavers] Gill Edigar

[ellie watson]

The doctors wont see Gill till tomorrow morning then we will have a better
idea of what the next few weeks will look like. One way or the other, he
has a lot of pain to pull through and a lot of healing to do. I just left
the hospital and he was close to being asleep from the sleeping meds. They
are giving him pain med too. His nurse's name is Grace. Room 345 at St.
David's South Austin Medical. Visiting hours are 8am-9pm and he will take
visitors. He is in good spirits.

Re: [Texascavers] Gill Edigar

[ellie watson]

The doctors wont see Gill till tomorrow morning then we will have a better
idea of what the next few weeks will look like. One way or the other, he
has a lot of pain to pull through and a lot of healing to do. I just left
the hospital and he was close to being asleep from the sleeping meds. They
are giving him pain med too. His nurse's name is Grace. Room 345 at St.
David's South Austin Medical. Visiting hours are 8am-9pm and he will take
visitors. He is in good spirits.

[Texascavers] 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine now online!

[ellie watson]

The 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine is now available online on the
TSA Website. http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php

It's accessible through the member area of the website. If you're a paid
TSA member, and you haven't registered for the member area, go to the link
below and click the register button. If you're a registered member, go to
the same link and enter your e-mail address and password. If you don't
remember your password, you can request it be sent to you.

If you are registering for the first time Heather
Tučekhttps://www.facebook.com/heather.tucekwill verify your current
membership and you'd be notified when you can
access the member area. When you log in, select the Texas Caver Online link
from the menu.

Thanks to Jill Orr https://www.facebook.com/jill.orr.355 for an excellent
edition. There is a lower resolution 6 MB version available and a high
resolution edition 37 MB. Other than size, they are hard to tell apart when
viewing.

http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php

[Texascavers] 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine now online!

[ellie watson]

The 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine is now available online on the
TSA Website. http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php

It's accessible through the member area of the website. If you're a paid
TSA member, and you haven't registered for the member area, go to the link
below and click the register button. If you're a registered member, go to
the same link and enter your e-mail address and password. If you don't
remember your password, you can request it be sent to you.

If you are registering for the first time Heather
Tučekhttps://www.facebook.com/heather.tucekwill verify your current
membership and you'd be notified when you can
access the member area. When you log in, select the Texas Caver Online link
from the menu.

Thanks to Jill Orr https://www.facebook.com/jill.orr.355 for an excellent
edition. There is a lower resolution 6 MB version available and a high
resolution edition 37 MB. Other than size, they are hard to tell apart when
viewing.

http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php

[Texascavers] 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine now online!

[ellie watson]

The 2013 Quarter 02, Texas Caver Magazine is now available online on the
TSA Website. http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php

It's accessible through the member area of the website. If you're a paid
TSA member, and you haven't registered for the member area, go to the link
below and click the register button. If you're a registered member, go to
the same link and enter your e-mail address and password. If you don't
remember your password, you can request it be sent to you.

If you are registering for the first time Heather
Tučekhttps://www.facebook.com/heather.tucekwill verify your current
membership and you'd be notified when you can
access the member area. When you log in, select the Texas Caver Online link
from the menu.

Thanks to Jill Orr https://www.facebook.com/jill.orr.355 for an excellent
edition. There is a lower resolution 6 MB version available and a high
resolution edition 37 MB. Other than size, they are hard to tell apart when
viewing.

http://www.cavetexas.org/members/index.php

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

[ellie watson]

Mallory is our family and we all wish her recovery. Please, everyone send
good thoughts her way right now. I know Roger will keep us up to date when
he has more information. We cant really do much right now, this is a time
of waiting for healing before we can know much more. If you want to do
something, post your good wishes here and we can all come together with our
love for such a wonderful friend.

Best wishes,

Ellie

On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote:

  Here is what Mal's uncle, Bob Cameron, has to say:

  Roger, I'm Mal's uncle. All her mom/dad/Caleb are asking for is thoughts
  prayers for Mal. Thanks for getting the word out.

  And a few minutes later in response to a request for info on her
 condition:

   I know how much caving/caver community means to Mal. Appreciate you
 spreading the word. Soon as I know something I'll post here.  no Mr - to
 Mal  her friends I'm Uncle B or just plain Bob. Hoping it stays that way
 for a long time!!!

 Roger G. Moore


 -Original Message-
 From: Lyndon Tiu l...@alumni.sfu.ca
 To: Cavers Texas texascavers@texascavers.com
 Sent: Sun, Jul 14, 2013 11:05 am
 Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

  We are not sure where she is. She may be at home in Louisianna ...


 On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Jim Kennedy cavercr...@gmail.comwrote:

  Austin cavers all send our best wishes for her speedy recovery. Let us
 know more details as you learn them. Weight even take a road trip to H-ton
 to see her.

  Jim

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:58 AM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote:

I have only limited information at the moment, so I'm nervous about
 dispersing it, but active caver and Greater Houston Grotto President
 Mallory Mayeaux has been in some sort of accident and is currently
 hospitalized. Here is all I know at the moment, contained in a message from
 her brother Caleb:

  I don't remember what the GHG schedule looks like or if Mal had any
 upcoming trips or meetings, but Mal will be out of commission for some
 time. She was hit by a car last night and is in ICU. She's stable but banged
 up pretty bad. I figure y'all will know most of the stuff she had going on
 with caving, and can thus plan accordingly. Please keep her in your
 thoughts and prayers.
 Thanks,
 Caleb

 Roger Moore
 Greater Houston Grotto






 --
 Lyndon Tiu

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

[ellie watson]

Mallory is our family and we all wish her recovery. Please, everyone send
good thoughts her way right now. I know Roger will keep us up to date when
he has more information. We cant really do much right now, this is a time
of waiting for healing before we can know much more. If you want to do
something, post your good wishes here and we can all come together with our
love for such a wonderful friend.

Best wishes,

Ellie

On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote:

  Here is what Mal's uncle, Bob Cameron, has to say:

  Roger, I'm Mal's uncle. All her mom/dad/Caleb are asking for is thoughts
  prayers for Mal. Thanks for getting the word out.

  And a few minutes later in response to a request for info on her
 condition:

   I know how much caving/caver community means to Mal. Appreciate you
 spreading the word. Soon as I know something I'll post here.  no Mr - to
 Mal  her friends I'm Uncle B or just plain Bob. Hoping it stays that way
 for a long time!!!

 Roger G. Moore


 -Original Message-
 From: Lyndon Tiu l...@alumni.sfu.ca
 To: Cavers Texas texascavers@texascavers.com
 Sent: Sun, Jul 14, 2013 11:05 am
 Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

  We are not sure where she is. She may be at home in Louisianna ...


 On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Jim Kennedy cavercr...@gmail.comwrote:

  Austin cavers all send our best wishes for her speedy recovery. Let us
 know more details as you learn them. Weight even take a road trip to H-ton
 to see her.

  Jim

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:58 AM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote:

I have only limited information at the moment, so I'm nervous about
 dispersing it, but active caver and Greater Houston Grotto President
 Mallory Mayeaux has been in some sort of accident and is currently
 hospitalized. Here is all I know at the moment, contained in a message from
 her brother Caleb:

  I don't remember what the GHG schedule looks like or if Mal had any
 upcoming trips or meetings, but Mal will be out of commission for some
 time. She was hit by a car last night and is in ICU. She's stable but banged
 up pretty bad. I figure y'all will know most of the stuff she had going on
 with caving, and can thus plan accordingly. Please keep her in your
 thoughts and prayers.
 Thanks,
 Caleb

 Roger Moore
 Greater Houston Grotto






 --
 Lyndon Tiu

Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

[ellie watson]

Mallory is our family and we all wish her recovery. Please, everyone send
good thoughts her way right now. I know Roger will keep us up to date when
he has more information. We cant really do much right now, this is a time
of waiting for healing before we can know much more. If you want to do
something, post your good wishes here and we can all come together with our
love for such a wonderful friend.

Best wishes,

Ellie

On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote:

  Here is what Mal's uncle, Bob Cameron, has to say:

  Roger, I'm Mal's uncle. All her mom/dad/Caleb are asking for is thoughts
  prayers for Mal. Thanks for getting the word out.

  And a few minutes later in response to a request for info on her
 condition:

   I know how much caving/caver community means to Mal. Appreciate you
 spreading the word. Soon as I know something I'll post here.  no Mr - to
 Mal  her friends I'm Uncle B or just plain Bob. Hoping it stays that way
 for a long time!!!

 Roger G. Moore


 -Original Message-
 From: Lyndon Tiu l...@alumni.sfu.ca
 To: Cavers Texas texascavers@texascavers.com
 Sent: Sun, Jul 14, 2013 11:05 am
 Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Mallory Mayeaux

  We are not sure where she is. She may be at home in Louisianna ...


 On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Jim Kennedy cavercr...@gmail.comwrote:

  Austin cavers all send our best wishes for her speedy recovery. Let us
 know more details as you learn them. Weight even take a road trip to H-ton
 to see her.

  Jim

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:58 AM, caverarch cavera...@aol.com wrote:

I have only limited information at the moment, so I'm nervous about
 dispersing it, but active caver and Greater Houston Grotto President
 Mallory Mayeaux has been in some sort of accident and is currently
 hospitalized. Here is all I know at the moment, contained in a message from
 her brother Caleb:

  I don't remember what the GHG schedule looks like or if Mal had any
 upcoming trips or meetings, but Mal will be out of commission for some
 time. She was hit by a car last night and is in ICU. She's stable but banged
 up pretty bad. I figure y'all will know most of the stuff she had going on
 with caving, and can thus plan accordingly. Please keep her in your
 thoughts and prayers.
 Thanks,
 Caleb

 Roger Moore
 Greater Houston Grotto






 --
 Lyndon Tiu

[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion 2013, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

TCR is upon us! Date is October 17-20, 2013 at Paradise Canyon. The
biggest party in Texas!

See you there!

Ellie

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[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion 2013, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

TCR is upon us! Date is October 17-20, 2013 at Paradise Canyon. The
biggest party in Texas!

See you there!

Ellie

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[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion 2013, October 17-20 @ Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

TCR is upon us! Date is October 17-20, 2013 at Paradise Canyon. The
biggest party in Texas!

See you there!

Ellie

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[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 14 volunteers who came out this weekend for the
work day on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling Oaks
cave preserve in Northwest San Antonio. Volunteers loaded up and
hauled out off a huge trash pile dug out of Niche Cave last fall and
removed several large rocks from Niche Cave.

Volunteers began the day by cheerfully loading up piles of glass
bottles into a trailer that Peter Sprouse graciously lent for the
project. Once the trailer was loaded down with trash, Ron Ralph and 6
hard workers unloaded the trailer at a nearby dump. The trash is now
off the property! The remaining crew continued digging on the void
lead left from last fall where volunteers broke into 4 ft pit. The
lead was covered with large rocks, and when removed the passage did
not extend any farther down but continued horizontally with
clean-washed breakdown. Many large rocks remain and the entire pit
will need to be cleared from the surface down to where the lead
continues.

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Tom Florer, Journey Bissett, Jules, Joseph
Schaertl, Missy Egan, Jill Orr, Gary Donham, Joe Mitchell, Kayla
Mitchell, Tom Rogers, Gregg Williams, and Ryan the neighbor.

We ended the day at 2pm and Joe Mitchell took all interested cavers to
Wurzbach Bat Cave. Thanks Joe!

Photos from 4.20.2013
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157633354201414/

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

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[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 14 volunteers who came out this weekend for the
work day on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling Oaks
cave preserve in Northwest San Antonio. Volunteers loaded up and
hauled out off a huge trash pile dug out of Niche Cave last fall and
removed several large rocks from Niche Cave.

Volunteers began the day by cheerfully loading up piles of glass
bottles into a trailer that Peter Sprouse graciously lent for the
project. Once the trailer was loaded down with trash, Ron Ralph and 6
hard workers unloaded the trailer at a nearby dump. The trash is now
off the property! The remaining crew continued digging on the void
lead left from last fall where volunteers broke into 4 ft pit. The
lead was covered with large rocks, and when removed the passage did
not extend any farther down but continued horizontally with
clean-washed breakdown. Many large rocks remain and the entire pit
will need to be cleared from the surface down to where the lead
continues.

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Tom Florer, Journey Bissett, Jules, Joseph
Schaertl, Missy Egan, Jill Orr, Gary Donham, Joe Mitchell, Kayla
Mitchell, Tom Rogers, Gregg Williams, and Ryan the neighbor.

We ended the day at 2pm and Joe Mitchell took all interested cavers to
Wurzbach Bat Cave. Thanks Joe!

Photos from 4.20.2013
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157633354201414/

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

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[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 14 volunteers who came out this weekend for the
work day on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling Oaks
cave preserve in Northwest San Antonio. Volunteers loaded up and
hauled out off a huge trash pile dug out of Niche Cave last fall and
removed several large rocks from Niche Cave.

Volunteers began the day by cheerfully loading up piles of glass
bottles into a trailer that Peter Sprouse graciously lent for the
project. Once the trailer was loaded down with trash, Ron Ralph and 6
hard workers unloaded the trailer at a nearby dump. The trash is now
off the property! The remaining crew continued digging on the void
lead left from last fall where volunteers broke into 4 ft pit. The
lead was covered with large rocks, and when removed the passage did
not extend any farther down but continued horizontally with
clean-washed breakdown. Many large rocks remain and the entire pit
will need to be cleared from the surface down to where the lead
continues.

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Tom Florer, Journey Bissett, Jules, Joseph
Schaertl, Missy Egan, Jill Orr, Gary Donham, Joe Mitchell, Kayla
Mitchell, Tom Rogers, Gregg Williams, and Ryan the neighbor.

We ended the day at 2pm and Joe Mitchell took all interested cavers to
Wurzbach Bat Cave. Thanks Joe!

Photos from 4.20.2013
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157633354201414/

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

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[Texascavers] Tomorrow is TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day! ( April 20th)

[ellie watson]

Tomorrow is the work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in northwestern
San Antonio.   Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old ranch trash
out of the entrance of Niche Cave and load up loads of cave fill into
a dumpster.  We need people, buckets, wheelbarrows and cave-digging
tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the work.  TCMA
will provide bottled water and lunch.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver. Park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We should be finished
with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the
preserve (Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt
Cave)  after the dig.  Bring your own cave gear. We will most likely
have a fun trip to Wurzbach Bat Cave after the dig.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me
know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the
clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] Tomorrow is TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day! ( April 20th)

[ellie watson]

Tomorrow is the work day at Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in northwestern
San Antonio.   Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old ranch trash
out of the entrance of Niche Cave and load up loads of cave fill into
a dumpster.  We need people, buckets, wheelbarrows and cave-digging
tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the work.  TCMA
will provide bottled water and lunch.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver. Park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We should be finished
with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the
preserve (Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt
Cave)  after the dig.  Bring your own cave gear. We will most likely
have a fun trip to Wurzbach Bat Cave after the dig.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me
know if you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the
clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

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Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

[ellie watson]

Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring
convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention.

On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello cavers!

 I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule.

 Please plan to attend these exciting and informative talks!


 9:00 AM, Marvin Miller—TSA Project Update: Government Canyon Karst Survey

 9:25AM Ben Tobin—Survey and Exploration of Cave without a Name
 9:50 AM Joe Mitchell--The Caveatron - An Electronic Cave Mapping Tool for
 Cavers

 10:15 AM, break
 10:30 AM Jean “Creature” Krejca, Ellie Thoene, Lydia Hernandez, Nathan Van
 Oort, Joe Furman—Honey Creek Cave Tank Tiger Extravaganza

 11:30 Group Photo!

 11:45-1:30, Lunch/Shopping


 1:30 pm Bennett Lee—Cave Photography 101: How to Take Great Cave Photos
 (aka, How to Alienate Yourself by Getting Your Friends to Hold Flashes)
 2:00 pm Saj Zappitello—TCMA, What You Know  What You Know Now

 2:20 Matt Turner—Tips for running beginner trips
 2:45 pm Greg Passmore—Challenges in Cave Filming

 3:10 pm Bob Richards—Hawaiian Caving! Updates on the projects of the Hawaii
 Speleological Survey

 3:40 pm Dr. Thomas Iliffe—Deep Caving: a video presentation about the
 Phantom Cave dive
  Let me know if you have any questions or want more information.

 Mallory Mayeux
 TSA Program Chair


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Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

[ellie watson]

Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring
convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention.

On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello cavers!

 I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule.

 Please plan to attend these exciting and informative talks!


 9:00 AM, Marvin Miller—TSA Project Update: Government Canyon Karst Survey

 9:25AM Ben Tobin—Survey and Exploration of Cave without a Name
 9:50 AM Joe Mitchell--The Caveatron - An Electronic Cave Mapping Tool for
 Cavers

 10:15 AM, break
 10:30 AM Jean “Creature” Krejca, Ellie Thoene, Lydia Hernandez, Nathan Van
 Oort, Joe Furman—Honey Creek Cave Tank Tiger Extravaganza

 11:30 Group Photo!

 11:45-1:30, Lunch/Shopping


 1:30 pm Bennett Lee—Cave Photography 101: How to Take Great Cave Photos
 (aka, How to Alienate Yourself by Getting Your Friends to Hold Flashes)
 2:00 pm Saj Zappitello—TCMA, What You Know  What You Know Now

 2:20 Matt Turner—Tips for running beginner trips
 2:45 pm Greg Passmore—Challenges in Cave Filming

 3:10 pm Bob Richards—Hawaiian Caving! Updates on the projects of the Hawaii
 Speleological Survey

 3:40 pm Dr. Thomas Iliffe—Deep Caving: a video presentation about the
 Phantom Cave dive
  Let me know if you have any questions or want more information.

 Mallory Mayeux
 TSA Program Chair


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Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

[ellie watson]

Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring
convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention.

On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello cavers!

 I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule.

 Please plan to attend these exciting and informative talks!


 9:00 AM, Marvin Miller—TSA Project Update: Government Canyon Karst Survey

 9:25AM Ben Tobin—Survey and Exploration of Cave without a Name
 9:50 AM Joe Mitchell--The Caveatron - An Electronic Cave Mapping Tool for
 Cavers

 10:15 AM, break
 10:30 AM Jean “Creature” Krejca, Ellie Thoene, Lydia Hernandez, Nathan Van
 Oort, Joe Furman—Honey Creek Cave Tank Tiger Extravaganza

 11:30 Group Photo!

 11:45-1:30, Lunch/Shopping


 1:30 pm Bennett Lee—Cave Photography 101: How to Take Great Cave Photos
 (aka, How to Alienate Yourself by Getting Your Friends to Hold Flashes)
 2:00 pm Saj Zappitello—TCMA, What You Know  What You Know Now

 2:20 Matt Turner—Tips for running beginner trips
 2:45 pm Greg Passmore—Challenges in Cave Filming

 3:10 pm Bob Richards—Hawaiian Caving! Updates on the projects of the Hawaii
 Speleological Survey

 3:40 pm Dr. Thomas Iliffe—Deep Caving: a video presentation about the
 Phantom Cave dive
  Let me know if you have any questions or want more information.

 Mallory Mayeux
 TSA Program Chair


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Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

[ellie watson]

Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring
convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention.

On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello cavers!

 I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule.

 Please plan to attend these exciting and informative talks!


 9:00 AM, Marvin Miller—TSA Project Update: Government Canyon Karst Survey

 9:25AM Ben Tobin—Survey and Exploration of Cave without a Name
 9:50 AM Joe Mitchell--The Caveatron - An Electronic Cave Mapping Tool for
 Cavers

 10:15 AM, break
 10:30 AM Jean “Creature” Krejca, Ellie Thoene, Lydia Hernandez, Nathan Van
 Oort, Joe Furman—Honey Creek Cave Tank Tiger Extravaganza

 11:30 Group Photo!

 11:45-1:30, Lunch/Shopping


 1:30 pm Bennett Lee—Cave Photography 101: How to Take Great Cave Photos
 (aka, How to Alienate Yourself by Getting Your Friends to Hold Flashes)
 2:00 pm Saj Zappitello—TCMA, What You Know  What You Know Now

 2:20 Matt Turner—Tips for running beginner trips
 2:45 pm Greg Passmore—Challenges in Cave Filming

 3:10 pm Bob Richards—Hawaiian Caving! Updates on the projects of the Hawaii
 Speleological Survey

 3:40 pm Dr. Thomas Iliffe—Deep Caving: a video presentation about the
 Phantom Cave dive
  Let me know if you have any questions or want more information.

 Mallory Mayeux
 TSA Program Chair


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Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

[ellie watson]

Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring
convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention.

On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello cavers!

 I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule.

 Please plan to attend these exciting and informative talks!


 9:00 AM, Marvin Miller—TSA Project Update: Government Canyon Karst Survey

 9:25AM Ben Tobin—Survey and Exploration of Cave without a Name
 9:50 AM Joe Mitchell--The Caveatron - An Electronic Cave Mapping Tool for
 Cavers

 10:15 AM, break
 10:30 AM Jean “Creature” Krejca, Ellie Thoene, Lydia Hernandez, Nathan Van
 Oort, Joe Furman—Honey Creek Cave Tank Tiger Extravaganza

 11:30 Group Photo!

 11:45-1:30, Lunch/Shopping


 1:30 pm Bennett Lee—Cave Photography 101: How to Take Great Cave Photos
 (aka, How to Alienate Yourself by Getting Your Friends to Hold Flashes)
 2:00 pm Saj Zappitello—TCMA, What You Know  What You Know Now

 2:20 Matt Turner—Tips for running beginner trips
 2:45 pm Greg Passmore—Challenges in Cave Filming

 3:10 pm Bob Richards—Hawaiian Caving! Updates on the projects of the Hawaii
 Speleological Survey

 3:40 pm Dr. Thomas Iliffe—Deep Caving: a video presentation about the
 Phantom Cave dive
  Let me know if you have any questions or want more information.

 Mallory Mayeux
 TSA Program Chair


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Re: [Texascavers] TSA Convention Speaker Schedule!

[ellie watson]

Wow looks like a good one. I cant wait! Galen and i love spring
convention:) Lydia cant do spring convention.

On 4/2/13, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello cavers!

 I am excited to announce the final TSA Convention Speaking schedule.

 Please plan to attend these exciting and informative talks!


 9:00 AM, Marvin Miller—TSA Project Update: Government Canyon Karst Survey

 9:25AM Ben Tobin—Survey and Exploration of Cave without a Name
 9:50 AM Joe Mitchell--The Caveatron - An Electronic Cave Mapping Tool for
 Cavers

 10:15 AM, break
 10:30 AM Jean “Creature” Krejca, Ellie Thoene, Lydia Hernandez, Nathan Van
 Oort, Joe Furman—Honey Creek Cave Tank Tiger Extravaganza

 11:30 Group Photo!

 11:45-1:30, Lunch/Shopping


 1:30 pm Bennett Lee—Cave Photography 101: How to Take Great Cave Photos
 (aka, How to Alienate Yourself by Getting Your Friends to Hold Flashes)
 2:00 pm Saj Zappitello—TCMA, What You Know  What You Know Now

 2:20 Matt Turner—Tips for running beginner trips
 2:45 pm Greg Passmore—Challenges in Cave Filming

 3:10 pm Bob Richards—Hawaiian Caving! Updates on the projects of the Hawaii
 Speleological Survey

 3:40 pm Dr. Thomas Iliffe—Deep Caving: a video presentation about the
 Phantom Cave dive
  Let me know if you have any questions or want more information.

 Mallory Mayeux
 TSA Program Chair


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[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, April 20th, 2013

[ellie watson]

The Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) will be having a work day on
Saturday, April 20th at the the Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County
(northwestern San Antonio). Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old
ranch trash out of the entrance of Niche Cave and load up loads of cave
fill into a dumpster.  We need people, buckets, wheelbarrows and
cave-digging tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the work.
 TCMA will provide bottled water and lunch.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for signs and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the preserve
(Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt Cave)  after the
dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if
you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be
canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, April 20th, 2013

[ellie watson]

The Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) will be having a work day on
Saturday, April 20th at the the Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County
(northwestern San Antonio). Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old
ranch trash out of the entrance of Niche Cave and load up loads of cave
fill into a dumpster.  We need people, buckets, wheelbarrows and
cave-digging tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the work.
 TCMA will provide bottled water and lunch.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for signs and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the preserve
(Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt Cave)  after the
dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if
you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be
canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day Announcement, April 20th, 2013

[ellie watson]

The Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) will be having a work day on
Saturday, April 20th at the the Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County
(northwestern San Antonio). Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old
ranch trash out of the entrance of Niche Cave and load up loads of cave
fill into a dumpster.  We need people, buckets, wheelbarrows and
cave-digging tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the work.
 TCMA will provide bottled water and lunch.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for signs and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the preserve
(Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt Cave)  after the
dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. Please let me know if
you plan to come or just show up! If it is raining the clean-up will be
canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

[Texascavers] Re: Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

[ellie watson]

Here's a reminder for the *Pack Patching Party* set for next week, Jan 8th,
Tuesday evening around 7-8ish at 300 W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have
30+ large group packs to repair for the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who
help patch group packs are welcome to bring your own personal pack to patch
with supplies provided.  Please let me know if you can come out and if you
have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

We still need cavers to haul group gear on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
Extravaganza, January 19th and January 26th. Please contact me off list if
you want to join the team.

See you soon!

Ellie
509-899-0007

Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/


On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 8:09 PM, ellie watson ellie.tho...@gmail.comwrote:

 *Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set for Jan 8th, Tuesday evening at
 300 W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have 30+ large group packs to repair
 for the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who help patch group packs are welcome
 to bring your own personal pack to patch for free.  Please let me know if
 you can come out and if you have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

 In just 3 weekends we will be embarking on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
 Extravaganza-January 19th and January 26th and we still need cavers to haul
 group gear to the sump. We currently have 30 people signed up for the
 haul-in and the haul-out but are trying to recruit 50+ cavers for each
 weekend. Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Cavers will be
 contributing to original cave exploration to some of the most remote cave
 passages in Texas. We not only need cavers to haul gear in the cave but can
 use surface support to guide things along as cavers are lowered into and
 out of the cave on a tractor. Invite friends...this is a great trip and a
 true *EXTRAVAGANZA*!

 TRIP DETAILS

 On January 19th, cavers will haul gear to Sump 1 for Dr. Jean Krejca and
 James to begin their 4-day underground camp/exploration. The divers will
 split up their gear into individual loads on the surface, cavers will
 choose a load,  and each person/team is responsible for taking their load
 to the sump. Once cavers get to the sump, they can abandon their gear and
 head back to the surface for an evening of reverie. Jean and James will
 then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie
 Watson to hold down camp.

 On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.

 Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with
 d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend flotation
 and water-tight food containers. Don't let lack of gear hold you back, ask
 your local grotto to help you find the necessary gear so you don't miss out
 on this trip. An empty detergent jug with carabiner to hook to outside of
 pack works as a good flotation. Best to use group packs unless you are
 willing to leave it in for both weekends.

 The trip to the sump typically takes 6 hours and includes walking,
 salamandering, crawling, and The Mud and The Crud. Estimate for 12 hour
 total trip-6 hours to sump and 6 hours back to man-made entrance. The trip
 is challenging but very fun. Camping is available both weekends and we will
 enter the cave around 9am.

 We are arranging group breakfasts and suppers for cavers both weekends. We
 have been asking individuals and grottos for donations to fund the
 tank-haul efforts and the Bexar Grotto and UT Grotto have already made
 generous donations. Donations will defray group meal costs, small trinkets
 for each participant, and consumables for each caver(drinks and snacks).

 Dr. Jean Krejca will be hosting a door-prize drawing on the second haul
 weekend, Jan 26th. Grand prize is a expedition size cave pack made by Ron
 Rutheford. Please bring any extra prizes you have for the prize pool.

 Please don't hesitate to ask questions,

 Ellie
 509-899-0007

 Jan 19 Facebook Event Page:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
 Jan 26 Facebook Event Page:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/

[Texascavers] Re: Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

[ellie watson]

Here's a reminder for the *Pack Patching Party* set for next week, Jan 8th,
Tuesday evening around 7-8ish at 300 W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have
30+ large group packs to repair for the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who
help patch group packs are welcome to bring your own personal pack to patch
with supplies provided.  Please let me know if you can come out and if you
have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

We still need cavers to haul group gear on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
Extravaganza, January 19th and January 26th. Please contact me off list if
you want to join the team.

See you soon!

Ellie
509-899-0007

Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/


On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 8:09 PM, ellie watson ellie.tho...@gmail.comwrote:

 *Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set for Jan 8th, Tuesday evening at
 300 W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have 30+ large group packs to repair
 for the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who help patch group packs are welcome
 to bring your own personal pack to patch for free.  Please let me know if
 you can come out and if you have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

 In just 3 weekends we will be embarking on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
 Extravaganza-January 19th and January 26th and we still need cavers to haul
 group gear to the sump. We currently have 30 people signed up for the
 haul-in and the haul-out but are trying to recruit 50+ cavers for each
 weekend. Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Cavers will be
 contributing to original cave exploration to some of the most remote cave
 passages in Texas. We not only need cavers to haul gear in the cave but can
 use surface support to guide things along as cavers are lowered into and
 out of the cave on a tractor. Invite friends...this is a great trip and a
 true *EXTRAVAGANZA*!

 TRIP DETAILS

 On January 19th, cavers will haul gear to Sump 1 for Dr. Jean Krejca and
 James to begin their 4-day underground camp/exploration. The divers will
 split up their gear into individual loads on the surface, cavers will
 choose a load,  and each person/team is responsible for taking their load
 to the sump. Once cavers get to the sump, they can abandon their gear and
 head back to the surface for an evening of reverie. Jean and James will
 then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie
 Watson to hold down camp.

 On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.

 Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with
 d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend flotation
 and water-tight food containers. Don't let lack of gear hold you back, ask
 your local grotto to help you find the necessary gear so you don't miss out
 on this trip. An empty detergent jug with carabiner to hook to outside of
 pack works as a good flotation. Best to use group packs unless you are
 willing to leave it in for both weekends.

 The trip to the sump typically takes 6 hours and includes walking,
 salamandering, crawling, and The Mud and The Crud. Estimate for 12 hour
 total trip-6 hours to sump and 6 hours back to man-made entrance. The trip
 is challenging but very fun. Camping is available both weekends and we will
 enter the cave around 9am.

 We are arranging group breakfasts and suppers for cavers both weekends. We
 have been asking individuals and grottos for donations to fund the
 tank-haul efforts and the Bexar Grotto and UT Grotto have already made
 generous donations. Donations will defray group meal costs, small trinkets
 for each participant, and consumables for each caver(drinks and snacks).

 Dr. Jean Krejca will be hosting a door-prize drawing on the second haul
 weekend, Jan 26th. Grand prize is a expedition size cave pack made by Ron
 Rutheford. Please bring any extra prizes you have for the prize pool.

 Please don't hesitate to ask questions,

 Ellie
 509-899-0007

 Jan 19 Facebook Event Page:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
 Jan 26 Facebook Event Page:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/

[Texascavers] Re: Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

[ellie watson]

Here's a reminder for the *Pack Patching Party* set for next week, Jan 8th,
Tuesday evening around 7-8ish at 300 W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have
30+ large group packs to repair for the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who
help patch group packs are welcome to bring your own personal pack to patch
with supplies provided.  Please let me know if you can come out and if you
have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

We still need cavers to haul group gear on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
Extravaganza, January 19th and January 26th. Please contact me off list if
you want to join the team.

See you soon!

Ellie
509-899-0007

Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/


On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 8:09 PM, ellie watson ellie.tho...@gmail.comwrote:

 *Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set for Jan 8th, Tuesday evening at
 300 W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have 30+ large group packs to repair
 for the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who help patch group packs are welcome
 to bring your own personal pack to patch for free.  Please let me know if
 you can come out and if you have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

 In just 3 weekends we will be embarking on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
 Extravaganza-January 19th and January 26th and we still need cavers to haul
 group gear to the sump. We currently have 30 people signed up for the
 haul-in and the haul-out but are trying to recruit 50+ cavers for each
 weekend. Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Cavers will be
 contributing to original cave exploration to some of the most remote cave
 passages in Texas. We not only need cavers to haul gear in the cave but can
 use surface support to guide things along as cavers are lowered into and
 out of the cave on a tractor. Invite friends...this is a great trip and a
 true *EXTRAVAGANZA*!

 TRIP DETAILS

 On January 19th, cavers will haul gear to Sump 1 for Dr. Jean Krejca and
 James to begin their 4-day underground camp/exploration. The divers will
 split up their gear into individual loads on the surface, cavers will
 choose a load,  and each person/team is responsible for taking their load
 to the sump. Once cavers get to the sump, they can abandon their gear and
 head back to the surface for an evening of reverie. Jean and James will
 then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie
 Watson to hold down camp.

 On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.

 Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with
 d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend flotation
 and water-tight food containers. Don't let lack of gear hold you back, ask
 your local grotto to help you find the necessary gear so you don't miss out
 on this trip. An empty detergent jug with carabiner to hook to outside of
 pack works as a good flotation. Best to use group packs unless you are
 willing to leave it in for both weekends.

 The trip to the sump typically takes 6 hours and includes walking,
 salamandering, crawling, and The Mud and The Crud. Estimate for 12 hour
 total trip-6 hours to sump and 6 hours back to man-made entrance. The trip
 is challenging but very fun. Camping is available both weekends and we will
 enter the cave around 9am.

 We are arranging group breakfasts and suppers for cavers both weekends. We
 have been asking individuals and grottos for donations to fund the
 tank-haul efforts and the Bexar Grotto and UT Grotto have already made
 generous donations. Donations will defray group meal costs, small trinkets
 for each participant, and consumables for each caver(drinks and snacks).

 Dr. Jean Krejca will be hosting a door-prize drawing on the second haul
 weekend, Jan 26th. Grand prize is a expedition size cave pack made by Ron
 Rutheford. Please bring any extra prizes you have for the prize pool.

 Please don't hesitate to ask questions,

 Ellie
 509-899-0007

 Jan 19 Facebook Event Page:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
 Jan 26 Facebook Event Page:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/

[Texascavers] Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

[ellie watson]

*Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set for Jan 8th, Tuesday evening at 300
W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have 30+ large group packs to repair for
the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who help patch group packs are welcome to
bring your own personal pack to patch for free.  Please let me know if you
can come out and if you have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

In just 3 weekends we will be embarking on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
Extravaganza-January 19th and January 26th and we still need cavers to haul
group gear to the sump. We currently have 30 people signed up for the
haul-in and the haul-out but are trying to recruit 50+ cavers for each
weekend. Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Cavers will be
contributing to original cave exploration to some of the most remote cave
passages in Texas. We not only need cavers to haul gear in the cave but can
use surface support to guide things along as cavers are lowered into and
out of the cave on a tractor. Invite friends...this is a great trip and a
true *EXTRAVAGANZA*!

TRIP DETAILS

On January 19th, cavers will haul gear to Sump 1 for Dr. Jean Krejca and
James to begin their 4-day underground camp/exploration. The divers will
split up their gear into individual loads on the surface, cavers will
choose a load,  and each person/team is responsible for taking their load
to the sump. Once cavers get to the sump, they can abandon their gear and
head back to the surface for an evening of reverie. Jean and James will
then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie
Watson to hold down camp.

On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.

Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with
d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend flotation
and water-tight food containers. Don't let lack of gear hold you back, ask
your local grotto to help you find the necessary gear so you don't miss out
on this trip. An empty detergent jug with carabiner to hook to outside of
pack works as a good flotation. Best to use group packs unless you are
willing to leave it in for both weekends.

The trip to the sump typically takes 6 hours and includes walking,
salamandering, crawling, and The Mud and The Crud. Estimate for 12 hour
total trip-6 hours to sump and 6 hours back to man-made entrance. The trip
is challenging but very fun. Camping is available both weekends and we will
enter the cave around 9am.

We are arranging group breakfasts and suppers for cavers both weekends. We
have been asking individuals and grottos for donations to fund the
tank-haul efforts and the Bexar Grotto and UT Grotto have already made
generous donations. Donations will defray group meal costs, small trinkets
for each participant, and consumables for each caver(drinks and snacks).

Dr. Jean Krejca will be hosting a door-prize drawing on the second haul
weekend, Jan 26th. Grand prize is a expedition size cave pack made by Ron
Rutheford. Please bring any extra prizes you have for the prize pool.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions,

Ellie
509-899-0007

Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/

[Texascavers] Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

[ellie watson]

*Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set for Jan 8th, Tuesday evening at 300
W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have 30+ large group packs to repair for
the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who help patch group packs are welcome to
bring your own personal pack to patch for free.  Please let me know if you
can come out and if you have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

In just 3 weekends we will be embarking on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
Extravaganza-January 19th and January 26th and we still need cavers to haul
group gear to the sump. We currently have 30 people signed up for the
haul-in and the haul-out but are trying to recruit 50+ cavers for each
weekend. Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Cavers will be
contributing to original cave exploration to some of the most remote cave
passages in Texas. We not only need cavers to haul gear in the cave but can
use surface support to guide things along as cavers are lowered into and
out of the cave on a tractor. Invite friends...this is a great trip and a
true *EXTRAVAGANZA*!

TRIP DETAILS

On January 19th, cavers will haul gear to Sump 1 for Dr. Jean Krejca and
James to begin their 4-day underground camp/exploration. The divers will
split up their gear into individual loads on the surface, cavers will
choose a load,  and each person/team is responsible for taking their load
to the sump. Once cavers get to the sump, they can abandon their gear and
head back to the surface for an evening of reverie. Jean and James will
then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie
Watson to hold down camp.

On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.

Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with
d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend flotation
and water-tight food containers. Don't let lack of gear hold you back, ask
your local grotto to help you find the necessary gear so you don't miss out
on this trip. An empty detergent jug with carabiner to hook to outside of
pack works as a good flotation. Best to use group packs unless you are
willing to leave it in for both weekends.

The trip to the sump typically takes 6 hours and includes walking,
salamandering, crawling, and The Mud and The Crud. Estimate for 12 hour
total trip-6 hours to sump and 6 hours back to man-made entrance. The trip
is challenging but very fun. Camping is available both weekends and we will
enter the cave around 9am.

We are arranging group breakfasts and suppers for cavers both weekends. We
have been asking individuals and grottos for donations to fund the
tank-haul efforts and the Bexar Grotto and UT Grotto have already made
generous donations. Donations will defray group meal costs, small trinkets
for each participant, and consumables for each caver(drinks and snacks).

Dr. Jean Krejca will be hosting a door-prize drawing on the second haul
weekend, Jan 26th. Grand prize is a expedition size cave pack made by Ron
Rutheford. Please bring any extra prizes you have for the prize pool.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions,

Ellie
509-899-0007

Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/

[Texascavers] Pack Patching Party-Jan 8th! For Honey Creek Tank Haul (and trip updates)

[ellie watson]

*Pack Patching Party!* Tentatively set for Jan 8th, Tuesday evening at 300
W Mockingburd Ln, Austin TX. We have 30+ large group packs to repair for
the Honey Creek Tank Haul. Those who help patch group packs are welcome to
bring your own personal pack to patch for free.  Please let me know if you
can come out and if you have an Awl/Speedy Stitch we can borrow.

In just 3 weekends we will be embarking on the Honey Creek Tank Haul
Extravaganza-January 19th and January 26th and we still need cavers to haul
group gear to the sump. We currently have 30 people signed up for the
haul-in and the haul-out but are trying to recruit 50+ cavers for each
weekend. Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Cavers will be
contributing to original cave exploration to some of the most remote cave
passages in Texas. We not only need cavers to haul gear in the cave but can
use surface support to guide things along as cavers are lowered into and
out of the cave on a tractor. Invite friends...this is a great trip and a
true *EXTRAVAGANZA*!

TRIP DETAILS

On January 19th, cavers will haul gear to Sump 1 for Dr. Jean Krejca and
James to begin their 4-day underground camp/exploration. The divers will
split up their gear into individual loads on the surface, cavers will
choose a load,  and each person/team is responsible for taking their load
to the sump. Once cavers get to the sump, they can abandon their gear and
head back to the surface for an evening of reverie. Jean and James will
then begin prepping for their dive/diving with Lydia Hernandez and Ellie
Watson to hold down camp.

On January 26th, cavers will go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.

Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness with
d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend flotation
and water-tight food containers. Don't let lack of gear hold you back, ask
your local grotto to help you find the necessary gear so you don't miss out
on this trip. An empty detergent jug with carabiner to hook to outside of
pack works as a good flotation. Best to use group packs unless you are
willing to leave it in for both weekends.

The trip to the sump typically takes 6 hours and includes walking,
salamandering, crawling, and The Mud and The Crud. Estimate for 12 hour
total trip-6 hours to sump and 6 hours back to man-made entrance. The trip
is challenging but very fun. Camping is available both weekends and we will
enter the cave around 9am.

We are arranging group breakfasts and suppers for cavers both weekends. We
have been asking individuals and grottos for donations to fund the
tank-haul efforts and the Bexar Grotto and UT Grotto have already made
generous donations. Donations will defray group meal costs, small trinkets
for each participant, and consumables for each caver(drinks and snacks).

Dr. Jean Krejca will be hosting a door-prize drawing on the second haul
weekend, Jan 26th. Grand prize is a expedition size cave pack made by Ron
Rutheford. Please bring any extra prizes you have for the prize pool.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions,

Ellie
509-899-0007

Jan 19 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/277471285691023/
Jan 26 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188112567987494/

Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Caver's,

Here is a public link for viewing pleasure:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157632042924701/

17 cavers logged 108 volunteer hours to TCMA!

Thanks cavers for all you do!

Ellie

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:

 Ellie,

 All I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for
 Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link.  Thanks!

 Mark

 At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote:

 Cavers,


 Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.**
 10151136038709506.446051.**507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9bhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b


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Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Caver's,

Here is a public link for viewing pleasure:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157632042924701/

17 cavers logged 108 volunteer hours to TCMA!

Thanks cavers for all you do!

Ellie

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:

 Ellie,

 All I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for
 Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link.  Thanks!

 Mark

 At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote:

 Cavers,


 Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.**
 10151136038709506.446051.**507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9bhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b


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Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Caver's,

Here is a public link for viewing pleasure:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67526340@N08/sets/72157632042924701/

17 cavers logged 108 volunteer hours to TCMA!

Thanks cavers for all you do!

Ellie

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 Ellie,

 All I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for
 Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link.  Thanks!

 Mark

 At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote:

 Cavers,


 Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.**
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Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

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I will post a public link when I am at my computer next, could be a couple
weeks.

Ellie

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:

 Ellie,

 All I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for
 Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link.  Thanks!

 Mark

 At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote:

 Cavers,


 Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.**
 10151136038709506.446051.**507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9bhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b


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Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

I will post a public link when I am at my computer next, could be a couple
weeks.

Ellie

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:

 Ellie,

 All I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for
 Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link.  Thanks!

 Mark

 At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote:

 Cavers,


 Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.**
 10151136038709506.446051.**507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9bhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b


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Re: [Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

I will post a public link when I am at my computer next, could be a couple
weeks.

Ellie

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:

 Ellie,

 All I get is a blank Facebook page. Does this only work for
 Facebook members, which I'm not? Please post a public link.  Thanks!

 Mark

 At 01:31 AM 11/15/2012, ellie watson wrote:

 Cavers,


 Photos from 11.10.12: https://www.facebook.com/**media/set/?set=a.**
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[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 17 volunteers who came out this weekend to continue the
dig in Niche Cave on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling
Oaks cave preserve in Northwest San Antonio. (Not to be confused with the
Rolling Oaks in Wimberly.) Volunteers trimmed trees, cut dead trees around
the property, and removed approximately 1 1/2 cubic yards of trash and
debris from Niche Cave. Bob Cowell also found a small dig on the property
that I named Old Man Cowell Sink.

Most of the trash in Niche Cave was whole glass bottles with about a 4:1
ratio of bottles to dirt and rocks. Volunteers were full of excitement as
they hauled out bucket after bucket of trash. They first opened up a crawl
that had been discovered in the 80's but was completely covered when we
started the dig on February 2012. Towards the end of the day, volunteers
opened up a passage under all the trash on the floor of the entrance. Tom
first noticed the void when his rock bar nearly fell through the floor. The
newly opened area is too unstable to enter but is about 4 feet deep and can
be opened with more digging.

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Rick Corbell, Galen Falgout, Don Arburn, Tom Florer,
Allan Cobb, Linda Palit, Fran Hutchins, Bob Cowell, Chris Murray, Jessica
Snider, Robert Davis, Juline-Amanda ViTapay, Mat Zappitello, Saj
Zappitello, Tom Rogers

We ended the day at 2pm with a good lead to greet us for the next work day
in the Spring, date to be determined.

Photos from 11.10.12:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 17 volunteers who came out this weekend to continue the
dig in Niche Cave on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling
Oaks cave preserve in Northwest San Antonio. (Not to be confused with the
Rolling Oaks in Wimberly.) Volunteers trimmed trees, cut dead trees around
the property, and removed approximately 1 1/2 cubic yards of trash and
debris from Niche Cave. Bob Cowell also found a small dig on the property
that I named Old Man Cowell Sink.

Most of the trash in Niche Cave was whole glass bottles with about a 4:1
ratio of bottles to dirt and rocks. Volunteers were full of excitement as
they hauled out bucket after bucket of trash. They first opened up a crawl
that had been discovered in the 80's but was completely covered when we
started the dig on February 2012. Towards the end of the day, volunteers
opened up a passage under all the trash on the floor of the entrance. Tom
first noticed the void when his rock bar nearly fell through the floor. The
newly opened area is too unstable to enter but is about 4 feet deep and can
be opened with more digging.

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Rick Corbell, Galen Falgout, Don Arburn, Tom Florer,
Allan Cobb, Linda Palit, Fran Hutchins, Bob Cowell, Chris Murray, Jessica
Snider, Robert Davis, Juline-Amanda ViTapay, Mat Zappitello, Saj
Zappitello, Tom Rogers

We ended the day at 2pm with a good lead to greet us for the next work day
in the Spring, date to be determined.

Photos from 11.10.12:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Work Day Thanks! (TCMA)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Huge thanks to the 17 volunteers who came out this weekend to continue the
dig in Niche Cave on the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) Rolling
Oaks cave preserve in Northwest San Antonio. (Not to be confused with the
Rolling Oaks in Wimberly.) Volunteers trimmed trees, cut dead trees around
the property, and removed approximately 1 1/2 cubic yards of trash and
debris from Niche Cave. Bob Cowell also found a small dig on the property
that I named Old Man Cowell Sink.

Most of the trash in Niche Cave was whole glass bottles with about a 4:1
ratio of bottles to dirt and rocks. Volunteers were full of excitement as
they hauled out bucket after bucket of trash. They first opened up a crawl
that had been discovered in the 80's but was completely covered when we
started the dig on February 2012. Towards the end of the day, volunteers
opened up a passage under all the trash on the floor of the entrance. Tom
first noticed the void when his rock bar nearly fell through the floor. The
newly opened area is too unstable to enter but is about 4 feet deep and can
be opened with more digging.

Thanks to: Ron Ralph, Rick Corbell, Galen Falgout, Don Arburn, Tom Florer,
Allan Cobb, Linda Palit, Fran Hutchins, Bob Cowell, Chris Murray, Jessica
Snider, Robert Davis, Juline-Amanda ViTapay, Mat Zappitello, Saj
Zappitello, Tom Rogers

We ended the day at 2pm with a good lead to greet us for the next work day
in the Spring, date to be determined.

Photos from 11.10.12:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151136038709506.446051.507449505type=1l=2676ee6a9b

Thank you for your support of TCMA and cave management,

Ellie Watson
Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day on Saturday, November 10th (San Antonio)

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Here is a reminder that the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA) will
be having a work day this weekend, Saturday, November 10th at the the
Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Northwestern San Antonio to dig on Niche
Cave. (Not to be confused with the Rolling Oaks in Wimberly.)

Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old ranch trash out of the entrance
of Niche Cave. We need people, buckets, and cave-digging tools.  Bring your
own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the work.  TCMA will provide bottled
water.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the preserve
(Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt Cave)  after the
dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for cavers and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. There is no need to
RSVP if you are attending.  Just show up!  If it is raining the clean-up
will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day this weekend, November 10th

[ellie watson]

Hello Cavers

Here is a reminder that the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA)
will be having a work day this weekend, Saturday, November 10th at the
the Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County (northwestern San
Antonio). Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old ranch trash out
of the entrance of Niche Cave.  We need people, buckets, and
cave-digging tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the
work.  TCMA will provide bottled water.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for signs and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the
preserve (Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt
Cave)  after the dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. There is no need
to RSVP if you are attending.  Just show up!  If it is raining the
clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul...2 Months to go! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

The Honey Creek Tank Haul Extravaganza is 2 months away and we need
cavers to help
haul dive gear on January 19th and January 26th for legendary
cave-divers Dr. Jean Krejca and James Brown.

This is an all-time-classic trip to an extraordinary cave and one of
my personal favorites! I am keeping the list of those interested
please let me know which dates you can make it. We already have 20
solid people signed up for each trip but we need many more!

Cavers are needed on January 19th to haul gear to Sump 1 for Jean and
James to begin their 2-day underground camp/exploration. On January
26th, cavers are needed to go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.
Camping is available both weekends and we will enter the cave around
9am.

Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness
with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend
flotation and water-tight food containers. The trip to the sump
typically takes 6 hours and includes walking, salamandering, crawling,
and The Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun.

Come for one weekend or both. This is a definite must-do trip for any
new caver and if you have already visited the cave, you know it's
worth seeing again.

Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions,

Cavingly,

Ellie Watson
ellie.tho...@gmail.com
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day this weekend, November 10th

[ellie watson]

Hello Cavers

Here is a reminder that the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA)
will be having a work day this weekend, Saturday, November 10th at the
the Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County (northwestern San
Antonio). Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old ranch trash out
of the entrance of Niche Cave.  We need people, buckets, and
cave-digging tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the
work.  TCMA will provide bottled water.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for signs and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the
preserve (Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt
Cave)  after the dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. There is no need
to RSVP if you are attending.  Just show up!  If it is raining the
clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul...2 Months to go! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

The Honey Creek Tank Haul Extravaganza is 2 months away and we need
cavers to help
haul dive gear on January 19th and January 26th for legendary
cave-divers Dr. Jean Krejca and James Brown.

This is an all-time-classic trip to an extraordinary cave and one of
my personal favorites! I am keeping the list of those interested
please let me know which dates you can make it. We already have 20
solid people signed up for each trip but we need many more!

Cavers are needed on January 19th to haul gear to Sump 1 for Jean and
James to begin their 2-day underground camp/exploration. On January
26th, cavers are needed to go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.
Camping is available both weekends and we will enter the cave around
9am.

Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness
with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend
flotation and water-tight food containers. The trip to the sump
typically takes 6 hours and includes walking, salamandering, crawling,
and The Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun.

Come for one weekend or both. This is a definite must-do trip for any
new caver and if you have already visited the cave, you know it's
worth seeing again.

Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions,

Cavingly,

Ellie Watson
ellie.tho...@gmail.com
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] TCMA-Rolling Oaks Work Day this weekend, November 10th

[ellie watson]

Hello Cavers

Here is a reminder that the Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA)
will be having a work day this weekend, Saturday, November 10th at the
the Rolling Oaks Cave Preserve in Bexar County (northwestern San
Antonio). Volunteers are needed to dig debris and old ranch trash out
of the entrance of Niche Cave.  We need people, buckets, and
cave-digging tools.  Bring your own gloves, drinks, and snacks for the
work.  TCMA will provide bottled water.

The cave preserve is located at 224 Laurel Ridge Lane, San Antonio, TX
78253.  All visitors to the Preserve will be asked to sign a liability
waiver.  Look for signs and park along the street. Meet at 10:00 am.We
should be finished with the work by 2pm or so.

I will be on-site if anyone wishes to enter the other caves on the
preserve (Chimney Cricket Cave, Obvious Little Cave, and World Newt
Cave)  after the dig.  Bring your own cave gear.

Please contact me off-list with additional questions. There is no need
to RSVP if you are attending.  Just show up!  If it is raining the
clean-up will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.

Thanks for your support of TCMA and cave management.

Ellie Watson
TCMA Rolling Oaks Preserve Manager
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Tank Haul...2 Months to go! Haulers Needed January 19th 26th

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

The Honey Creek Tank Haul Extravaganza is 2 months away and we need
cavers to help
haul dive gear on January 19th and January 26th for legendary
cave-divers Dr. Jean Krejca and James Brown.

This is an all-time-classic trip to an extraordinary cave and one of
my personal favorites! I am keeping the list of those interested
please let me know which dates you can make it. We already have 20
solid people signed up for each trip but we need many more!

Cavers are needed on January 19th to haul gear to Sump 1 for Jean and
James to begin their 2-day underground camp/exploration. On January
26th, cavers are needed to go to Sump 1 and haul gear out of the cave.
Camping is available both weekends and we will enter the cave around
9am.

Honey Creek is a water cave and you will need a wetsuit and harness
with d-ring to be lowered on cable down a man-made shaft. I recommend
flotation and water-tight food containers. The trip to the sump
typically takes 6 hours and includes walking, salamandering, crawling,
and The Mud and The Crud. The trip is challenging but very fun.

Come for one weekend or both. This is a definite must-do trip for any
new caver and if you have already visited the cave, you know it's
worth seeing again.

Spread the word and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions,

Cavingly,

Ellie Watson
ellie.tho...@gmail.com
509-899-0007

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[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

[ellie watson]

Congratulations to the following 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award winners:

*Austin McRee* - Greater Houston Grotto
*
Kris Pena* - UT Grotto
*
William Quast* - UT Grotto

*Natasha Glasgow* - DFW Grotto
*
Gregg Williams *- Bexar Grotto

*Rachel Saker *- Aggie Speleological Society

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who was
a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was especially good
at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers. Chuck's memory is
honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant caver receives this award.

Thank you to all the Grottos for their participation.

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

[ellie watson]

Congratulations to the following 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award winners:

*Austin McRee* - Greater Houston Grotto
*
Kris Pena* - UT Grotto
*
William Quast* - UT Grotto

*Natasha Glasgow* - DFW Grotto
*
Gregg Williams *- Bexar Grotto

*Rachel Saker *- Aggie Speleological Society

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who was
a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was especially good
at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers. Chuck's memory is
honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant caver receives this award.

Thank you to all the Grottos for their participation.

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

[ellie watson]

Congratulations to the following 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award winners:

*Austin McRee* - Greater Houston Grotto
*
Kris Pena* - UT Grotto
*
William Quast* - UT Grotto

*Natasha Glasgow* - DFW Grotto
*
Gregg Williams *- Bexar Grotto

*Rachel Saker *- Aggie Speleological Society

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who was
a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was especially good
at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers. Chuck's memory is
honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant caver receives this award.

Thank you to all the Grottos for their participation.

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair

[Texascavers] Re: TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

TCR is here and to make sure you get here too, bring this handy map with
you on your journey and follow the signs to Paradise!
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDczhsX240TXdBcVE

Paradise Canyon
2220 County Road 2615
San Antonio, Texas 78066-2566

*From Austin*
Head south on I-35 S towards San Antonio. On the north side of San Antonio,
take exit 172 and merge onto TX-1604 Loop W/Anderson Loop. Take exit
TX-471/Culebra Rd and turn right onto Culebra Rd/FM 471S. Past the Rio
Medina General Store, stay right to continue onto FM 1283. Turn left onto
Co Rd 371/Red Wing Rd and stay right onto Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to the
campground.

*From San Antonio*
Take US-90 W, turn right onto FM 471 N, continue straight onto Co Rd 2615
then turn left to stay on Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to the campground.

For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/204320899690447/

See you in moments!

Ellie

[Texascavers] Re: TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

TCR is here and to make sure you get here too, bring this handy map with
you on your journey and follow the signs to Paradise!
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDczhsX240TXdBcVE

Paradise Canyon
2220 County Road 2615
San Antonio, Texas 78066-2566

*From Austin*
Head south on I-35 S towards San Antonio. On the north side of San Antonio,
take exit 172 and merge onto TX-1604 Loop W/Anderson Loop. Take exit
TX-471/Culebra Rd and turn right onto Culebra Rd/FM 471S. Past the Rio
Medina General Store, stay right to continue onto FM 1283. Turn left onto
Co Rd 371/Red Wing Rd and stay right onto Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to the
campground.

*From San Antonio*
Take US-90 W, turn right onto FM 471 N, continue straight onto Co Rd 2615
then turn left to stay on Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to the campground.

For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/204320899690447/

See you in moments!

Ellie

[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

The next Texas Speleological Association (TSA) Business meeting will
be bright and early at 8:00 am, Sunday, October 21st, in Paradise
Canyon.

Come learn about project updates, committee updates, and offer input
to your organization. We will also conduct 2013 officer elections.
Nominations are Vice Chair: Roger Moore and Secretary: Ryan Monjaras.

All registrants have the option to join or renew TSA membership during
TCR registration. Membership rates:
http://www.cavetexas.org/PAYPAL/index.php

The TCMA is doing a panckake breakfast so bring your $5 donation,
utensils and get fuled up for the meeting.

See you soon!

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair

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[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

The next Texas Speleological Association (TSA) Business meeting will
be bright and early at 8:00 am, Sunday, October 21st, in Paradise
Canyon.

Come learn about project updates, committee updates, and offer input
to your organization. We will also conduct 2013 officer elections.
Nominations are Vice Chair: Roger Moore and Secretary: Ryan Monjaras.

All registrants have the option to join or renew TSA membership during
TCR registration. Membership rates:
http://www.cavetexas.org/PAYPAL/index.php

The TCMA is doing a panckake breakfast so bring your $5 donation,
utensils and get fuled up for the meeting.

See you soon!

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair

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[Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Texas Cavers,

The next Texas Speleological Association (TSA) Business meeting will
be bright and early at 8:00 am, Sunday, October 21st, in Paradise
Canyon.

Come learn about project updates, committee updates, and offer input
to your organization. We will also conduct 2013 officer elections.
Nominations are Vice Chair: Roger Moore and Secretary: Ryan Monjaras.

All registrants have the option to join or renew TSA membership during
TCR registration. Membership rates:
http://www.cavetexas.org/PAYPAL/index.php

The TCMA is doing a panckake breakfast so bring your $5 donation,
utensils and get fuled up for the meeting.

See you soon!

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair

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[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Contests and Prizes!

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

TCR is almost here and there will be contests and prizes galore.
Contests are generally set up Saturday, October 20th mid-morning and
registration table will have specifics.

Come show off your caver skills at all the Speleolympic Contests and
win some super prizes. There will be race rope climbing, cable ladder,
rebelay ropes course, obstacle course and more. Bring your vertical
gear, helmets, and knee/elbow pads to participate in all the fun.

The Survey Contest will test your survey accuracy and give you the
chance to win a brand new set of instruments and other survey prizes.
Bring your own instruments or borrow some.

Continuing on a new tradition, we will have themed Costume Contest to
go with the parade theme!  This year's parade theme is Maya Apocalypse
and rumor is there will be a good showing of costumes. Wear your
costume to the afternoon parade and then contestants can display their
costumes on stage Saturday night and let the audience vote for the
best Maya Apocalypse costume. Last year's winner was Andy Edwards from
GHG with his very convincing cross-dressing pirate outfit.

Did I mention prizes? Oh yeah! There will be some great prizes for
contest winners. No skimpy prizes here.

See you soon!!

Ellie

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[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Contests and Prizes!

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

TCR is almost here and there will be contests and prizes galore.
Contests are generally set up Saturday, October 20th mid-morning and
registration table will have specifics.

Come show off your caver skills at all the Speleolympic Contests and
win some super prizes. There will be race rope climbing, cable ladder,
rebelay ropes course, obstacle course and more. Bring your vertical
gear, helmets, and knee/elbow pads to participate in all the fun.

The Survey Contest will test your survey accuracy and give you the
chance to win a brand new set of instruments and other survey prizes.
Bring your own instruments or borrow some.

Continuing on a new tradition, we will have themed Costume Contest to
go with the parade theme!  This year's parade theme is Maya Apocalypse
and rumor is there will be a good showing of costumes. Wear your
costume to the afternoon parade and then contestants can display their
costumes on stage Saturday night and let the audience vote for the
best Maya Apocalypse costume. Last year's winner was Andy Edwards from
GHG with his very convincing cross-dressing pirate outfit.

Did I mention prizes? Oh yeah! There will be some great prizes for
contest winners. No skimpy prizes here.

See you soon!!

Ellie

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[Texascavers] Chuck Steum Award at TCR 2012

[ellie watson]

I am happy to announce that we will be doing the Chuck Steum Award
again this year at TCR! Six new cavers will be receiving the award at
the evening festivities on Saturday, October 20th, 2011. These new
cavers are very active in their grotto and the caving community and I
am excited to see them acknowledged for their contributions.

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who
was a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was
especially good at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers.
Chuck's memory is honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant
caver receives this award.

The Chuck Steum Award Requirements:
Each Grotto recommends one new caver who shows enthusiasm about caving
(less than 2 years caving).

The award is one year's membership to the TSA (Texas Speleological
Association), a shiny certificate suitable for framing, and public
recognition at the main TCR Gathering. If they are already a member
they get one year's extension of membership.

2011 recipients:
Joe Schaertl-Bexar Grotto
Andy Edwards-Greater Houston Grotto
Steve Webb-DFW Grotto

See you soon!

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair  2009 Chuck Steum Award Winner

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[Texascavers] Chuck Steum Award at TCR 2012

[ellie watson]

I am happy to announce that we will be doing the Chuck Steum Award
again this year at TCR! Six new cavers will be receiving the award at
the evening festivities on Saturday, October 20th, 2011. These new
cavers are very active in their grotto and the caving community and I
am excited to see them acknowledged for their contributions.

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who
was a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was
especially good at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers.
Chuck's memory is honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant
caver receives this award.

The Chuck Steum Award Requirements:
Each Grotto recommends one new caver who shows enthusiasm about caving
(less than 2 years caving).

The award is one year's membership to the TSA (Texas Speleological
Association), a shiny certificate suitable for framing, and public
recognition at the main TCR Gathering. If they are already a member
they get one year's extension of membership.

2011 recipients:
Joe Schaertl-Bexar Grotto
Andy Edwards-Greater Houston Grotto
Steve Webb-DFW Grotto

See you soon!

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair  2009 Chuck Steum Award Winner

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[Texascavers] Chuck Steum Award at TCR 2012

[ellie watson]

I am happy to announce that we will be doing the Chuck Steum Award
again this year at TCR! Six new cavers will be receiving the award at
the evening festivities on Saturday, October 20th, 2011. These new
cavers are very active in their grotto and the caving community and I
am excited to see them acknowledged for their contributions.

The award is named after Raymond Chuck Stuehm (pronounced “Steam”) who
was a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio area and was
especially good at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers.
Chuck's memory is honored every time a new, exceptionally exuberant
caver receives this award.

The Chuck Steum Award Requirements:
Each Grotto recommends one new caver who shows enthusiasm about caving
(less than 2 years caving).

The award is one year's membership to the TSA (Texas Speleological
Association), a shiny certificate suitable for framing, and public
recognition at the main TCR Gathering. If they are already a member
they get one year's extension of membership.

2011 recipients:
Joe Schaertl-Bexar Grotto
Andy Edwards-Greater Houston Grotto
Steve Webb-DFW Grotto

See you soon!

Ellie Watson
TSA Vice Chair  2009 Chuck Steum Award Winner

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[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Less than a week and we will be soaking in the rays and sippin' on
brews at the 35th Annual TCR in Paradise Canyon!!! Here's a handy map
to make sure you get there-
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDczhsX240TXdBcVE

There are many ways to get to Paradise Canyon so pick your favorite,
just make sure you get there :)

Paradise Canyon,
2220 County Road 2615
San Antonio, Texas 78066-2566

From Austin
Head south on I-35 S towards San Antonio. On the north side of San
Antonio, take exit 172 and merge
onto TX-1604 Loop W/Anderson Loop. Take exit TX-471/Culebra Rd and
turn right onto Culebra
Rd/FM 471S. Past the Rio Medina General Store, stay right to continue
onto FM 1283. Turn left onto
Co Rd 371/Red Wing Rd and stay right onto Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to
the campground.

From San Antonio
Take US-90 W, turn right onto FM 471 N, continue straight onto Co Rd
2615 then turn left to stay on
Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to the campground.

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[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

[ellie watson]

Cavers,

Less than a week and we will be soaking in the rays and sippin' on
brews at the 35th Annual TCR in Paradise Canyon!!! Here's a handy map
to make sure you get there-
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzP7GaKdftjDczhsX240TXdBcVE

There are many ways to get to Paradise Canyon so pick your favorite,
just make sure you get there :)

Paradise Canyon,
2220 County Road 2615
San Antonio, Texas 78066-2566

From Austin
Head south on I-35 S towards San Antonio. On the north side of San
Antonio, take exit 172 and merge
onto TX-1604 Loop W/Anderson Loop. Take exit TX-471/Culebra Rd and
turn right onto Culebra
Rd/FM 471S. Past the Rio Medina General Store, stay right to continue
onto FM 1283. Turn left onto
Co Rd 371/Red Wing Rd and stay right onto Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to
the campground.

From San Antonio
Take US-90 W, turn right onto FM 471 N, continue straight onto Co Rd
2615 then turn left to stay on
Co Rd 2615. Follow signs to the campground.

For Facebook users: https://www.facebook.com/events/204320899690447/

See everybody soon!

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