[Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
CAUSE HE JUST SAW A SNAKE WITH SWINE FLU! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself). Mark From: jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 5/1/2009 10:42 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
Well, caps can also be used to emphases a point and I think Fritz was saying is that you need to careful about snakes in the area. Now, Bob C. and Kurt M. have also warned folks that there are cottonmouths around Honey Creek. So a couple of years ago, I was walking around down there changing out some samplers and saw two cottonmouths. Now, as an amateur snake guy, I realize that many folks think that any snake near the water is a cottonmouth but Bob and Kurt know snakes and I think I'm pretty good with them also. So, not only did I think they were cottonmouths, I took a picture of one of them and it keyed out in the snakes of texas book and yes, it was a cottonmouth. Didn't see any diamondbacks but I'm sure they're around. So, be careful in the high grass and don't put your hands anywhere you can't inspect first and don't walk around after dark without a light. Remember that most snakebites involve the three T - tequila, testosterone, and tattoos. Two out of three is probably close enough to warrant a bite from a snake. Geary From: jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:42 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
Joe, I have been told about posting etiquette but aside from emphasizing, I sometimes lapse and think that all caps are easier to read. Especially if one doesn't have their eye glasses handy. I may shout but try not to scream. You are astute. Fritz From: jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:42 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
** *I WILL BE THERE* On 5/1/09, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: Joe, I have been told about posting etiquette but aside from emphasizing, I sometimes lapse and think that all caps are easier to read. Especially if one doesn't have their eye glasses handy. I may shout but try not to scream. You are astute. Fritz -- *From:* jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Friday, May 01, 2009 10:42 AM *To:* texascavers@texascavers.com *Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven’t heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we’ll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas’ best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
Geary, I hadn't thought about it but you are right. The area around the spring does seem like good habitat for cottonmouths even if the water is rather cold. I can't claim to be a herpetologist but have always been interested in snakes and the reptilian world. I have caught (and released) a couple of large water snakes while swimming in The Frio on the river road near Concan with my daughters. One was about five feet in length and I believe that it was a diamondback water snake. Property that I owned near Columbus, Tx. had numerous Texas Rat Snakes, some of which were five feet or more. There were also abundant Southern Copperheads of lesser length. A year or more ago at her Austin home, daughter Jenny took careful note of a Tx. rat snake climbing along her cyclone fence. Later measurement showed it to have been seven feet long and as big around as your arm (mine). I wish that I had been there to attempt to catch it as it may have been a record. I would have given it to Andy for further study. Fritz From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 11:24 AM To: jran...@gmail.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Well, caps can also be used to emphases a point and I think Fritz was saying is that you need to careful about snakes in the area. Now, Bob C. and Kurt M. have also warned folks that there are cottonmouths around Honey Creek. So a couple of years ago, I was walking around down there changing out some samplers and saw two cottonmouths. Now, as an amateur snake guy, I realize that many folks think that any snake near the water is a cottonmouth but Bob and Kurt know snakes and I think I'm pretty good with them also. So, not only did I think they were cottonmouths, I took a picture of one of them and it keyed out in the snakes of texas book and yes, it was a cottonmouth. Didn't see any diamondbacks but I'm sure they're around. So, be careful in the high grass and don't put your hands anywhere you can't inspect first and don't walk around after dark without a light. Remember that most snakebites involve the three T - tequila, testosterone, and tattoos. Two out of three is probably close enough to warrant a bite from a snake. Geary From: jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:42 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
I could read that. With any luck we can all aspire to reach Geezerdom. I have. Fritz From: ellie :) [mailto:ellie.tho...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 11:59 AM To: Fritz Holt Cc: jran...@gmail.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 I WILL BE THERE On 5/1/09, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.commailto:fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: Joe, I have been told about posting etiquette but aside from emphasizing, I sometimes lapse and think that all caps are easier to read. Especially if one doesn't have their eye glasses handy. I may shout but try not to scream. You are astute. Fritz From: jran...@gmail.commailto:jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.commailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:42 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.commailto:texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.commailto:fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.orgmailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.commailto:Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
YES, ONE FLU OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. when pigs can fly. (Me either). Geezer From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:42 AM To: jran...@gmail.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 CAUSE HE JUST SAW A SNAKE WITH SWINE FLU! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself). Mark From: jran...@gmail.com [mailto:jran...@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 5/1/2009 10:42 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. FRITZ From: Kurt L. Menking [mailto:gi...@bcad.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Honeycreek trip May 8-10 For those who haven't heard there is a Honeycreek work weekend scheduled for the weekend of May 8-10. We will be camping at the spring beginning Friday evening. The focus for the weekend will be taking down the cables, and some old fencing near the spring entrance. The owner also would like us to pile up the debris collected along the fences so it can be burned when the burn ban is lifted. If we are able to burn, we'll have one heck of a bon-fire. If there are extra people available I'm sure there are other areas that need brush cutting. I'd say bring gloves, chain saws (if you have one), and loppers. Some extra tow chain would be nice as well since we'll be using multiple tractors to move the cables, and large tree trunks that are against the cables. Since this is primarily a work weekend, I'd say all are welcome (even novices). Most of Saturday will be reserved for the work projects, but we'll shut down by 4pm or earlier, and those who want to go in the cave with appropriate team leaders will be turned loose. There have been several requests for through trips, QA trips, etc. But don't show up late Saturday afternoon so you miss all the work, and expect to go caving. Saturday evening, and Sunday morning will also be available for trip leader training for ICS team leaders. Bill and I, and possibly others will be leading several groups Saturday evening and probably Sunday morning to different areas from the shaft entrance, since all ICS trips will use only the shaft entrance. We need about 25-30 cavers to help lead trips to HC during the ICS convention. ICS trips to HC are scheduled for July 19,22,23,25. This is your chance to meet new cavers, make new friends, and share one of Texas' best and its longest cave with others from all over the nation and world. Contact Bill Steele or Myself if you want to help lead ICS trips to Honeycreek. Kurt
Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
He saw it and is still screaming! Y! SNAAAKE! Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
RE: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10
My young children, when encountering them on acreage we owned called them NAKES! Their Dad. -Original Message- From: wa5...@peoplepc.com [mailto:wa5...@peoplepc.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:23 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: Honeycreek trip May 8-10 He saw it and is still screaming! Y! SNAAAKE! Why are you screaming? Joe On May 1, 2009 10:30am, Fritz Holt fh...@townandcountryins.com wrote: KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR WESTERN DIAMONDBACKS IN THIS AREA. ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AT TCR I SAW A THREE FOOTER CROSS THE STRAIGHT DIRT ROAD A LITTLE BEFORE IT SLOPED OFF TOWARD THE SPRING. OF COURSE, THEY CAN BE ANYWHERE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
