[Texascavers] TCR 2012

2012-10-22 Thread Oztotl
So far, those pesky Maya were wrong, the world didn't end this weekend. In 
fact, there was a coming together, a reunion, instead. The annual gathering of 
Cavers was joyous and productive, for me anyway. And in a way it's not over, 
there are lost item, more reunions to be. Contact me to inquire.

Cavers, you made it happen, more than three hundred and fifty of you. I merely 
answered a few questions and pointed fingers. Thank you for a great, 
unforgettable weekend! The memories will last a lifetime! I hope you had a good 
time and if you did, please thank yourself and especially these people: our 
spouses & our friends, specifically; Allan Cobb, Ellie Watson, Galen Falgout, 
Ann Scott, Linda Palit, Michael Cicherski, Ron Ralph, Stefan Creaser, Susan 
Souby, Colin & Peter Strickland, Kitty & Kurt, Bill Steele, Amy Beverage, Bev 
Shade, David Ochel, Lydia Hernandez, Denise Prendergrast, Jocie Hooper, Bill 
Stephens, Tommy Joe, Leslie Bell, Vico Jones, RD Milholland, Kyle Leonard, and 
to the many volunteers and good  people, whose personage I have may 
unfortunately  forgot today, who made this wonderful happening!

Thanks to Whole Earth Provision Company, Shiner Brewing, GGG, TSS, TSA, Mercy 
Beads & Jonathan Wilson, for prizes and certificates and, I believe, our first 
ever bouncy castle. There were others, you know who you are, thank you.

Chris Vreeland, thanks for immortalizing the camaraderie. Crash, thanks for 
mastering the ceremony and Angela Edwards for sharing the gifts.

Kyle Leonard, thanks for bringing your Aggies, we needed the help, and they 
came through!

Wesley Schumacher, good job with the wholesome earthy competition.

Thanks, Bexar Grotto for bringing some class and entertaining guests!

TCMA, thanks for starting our day-after-the-apocalypse-morning off with 
caffeine and sustenance on Sunday.

And a thanks to Paul Dixon at Paradise Canyon for being a gracious host and 
sharing his cool waters, green grass and shady canyon.

-Don

[Texascavers] TCR 2012

2012-10-22 Thread Oztotl
So far, those pesky Maya were wrong, the world didn't end this weekend. In 
fact, there was a coming together, a reunion, instead. The annual gathering of 
Cavers was joyous and productive, for me anyway. And in a way it's not over, 
there are lost item, more reunions to be. Contact me to inquire.

Cavers, you made it happen, more than three hundred and fifty of you. I merely 
answered a few questions and pointed fingers. Thank you for a great, 
unforgettable weekend! The memories will last a lifetime! I hope you had a good 
time and if you did, please thank yourself and especially these people: our 
spouses & our friends, specifically; Allan Cobb, Ellie Watson, Galen Falgout, 
Ann Scott, Linda Palit, Michael Cicherski, Ron Ralph, Stefan Creaser, Susan 
Souby, Colin & Peter Strickland, Kitty & Kurt, Bill Steele, Amy Beverage, Bev 
Shade, David Ochel, Lydia Hernandez, Denise Prendergrast, Jocie Hooper, Bill 
Stephens, Tommy Joe, Leslie Bell, Vico Jones, RD Milholland, Kyle Leonard, and 
to the many volunteers and good  people, whose personage I have may 
unfortunately  forgot today, who made this wonderful happening!

Thanks to Whole Earth Provision Company, Shiner Brewing, GGG, TSS, TSA, Mercy 
Beads & Jonathan Wilson, for prizes and certificates and, I believe, our first 
ever bouncy castle. There were others, you know who you are, thank you.

Chris Vreeland, thanks for immortalizing the camaraderie. Crash, thanks for 
mastering the ceremony and Angela Edwards for sharing the gifts.

Kyle Leonard, thanks for bringing your Aggies, we needed the help, and they 
came through!

Wesley Schumacher, good job with the wholesome earthy competition.

Thanks, Bexar Grotto for bringing some class and entertaining guests!

TCMA, thanks for starting our day-after-the-apocalypse-morning off with 
caffeine and sustenance on Sunday.

And a thanks to Paul Dixon at Paradise Canyon for being a gracious host and 
sharing his cool waters, green grass and shady canyon.

-Don

[Texascavers] TCR 2012

2012-10-22 Thread Oztotl
So far, those pesky Maya were wrong, the world didn't end this weekend. In 
fact, there was a coming together, a reunion, instead. The annual gathering of 
Cavers was joyous and productive, for me anyway. And in a way it's not over, 
there are lost item, more reunions to be. Contact me to inquire.

Cavers, you made it happen, more than three hundred and fifty of you. I merely 
answered a few questions and pointed fingers. Thank you for a great, 
unforgettable weekend! The memories will last a lifetime! I hope you had a good 
time and if you did, please thank yourself and especially these people: our 
spouses & our friends, specifically; Allan Cobb, Ellie Watson, Galen Falgout, 
Ann Scott, Linda Palit, Michael Cicherski, Ron Ralph, Stefan Creaser, Susan 
Souby, Colin & Peter Strickland, Kitty & Kurt, Bill Steele, Amy Beverage, Bev 
Shade, David Ochel, Lydia Hernandez, Denise Prendergrast, Jocie Hooper, Bill 
Stephens, Tommy Joe, Leslie Bell, Vico Jones, RD Milholland, Kyle Leonard, and 
to the many volunteers and good  people, whose personage I have may 
unfortunately  forgot today, who made this wonderful happening!

Thanks to Whole Earth Provision Company, Shiner Brewing, GGG, TSS, TSA, Mercy 
Beads & Jonathan Wilson, for prizes and certificates and, I believe, our first 
ever bouncy castle. There were others, you know who you are, thank you.

Chris Vreeland, thanks for immortalizing the camaraderie. Crash, thanks for 
mastering the ceremony and Angela Edwards for sharing the gifts.

Kyle Leonard, thanks for bringing your Aggies, we needed the help, and they 
came through!

Wesley Schumacher, good job with the wholesome earthy competition.

Thanks, Bexar Grotto for bringing some class and entertaining guests!

TCMA, thanks for starting our day-after-the-apocalypse-morning off with 
caffeine and sustenance on Sunday.

And a thanks to Paul Dixon at Paradise Canyon for being a gracious host and 
sharing his cool waters, green grass and shady canyon.

-Don

[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Contests and Prizes!

2012-10-16 Thread 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!

2012-10-16 Thread 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!

2012-10-16 Thread 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 Directions to Paradise Canyon

2012-10-12 Thread 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

2012-10-12 Thread 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/

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[Texascavers] TCR 2012 Directions to Paradise Canyon

2012-10-12 Thread 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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