RE: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Linda Palit
Thanks, Charles. This is a great service, and we will make lots of use of it as the problems continue to develop and plague us! But it will be a great congress. -Original Message- From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org] Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 2:26 PM To: Lyndon Tiu

Re: [Texascavers] Schreiner campus related

2009-07-09 Thread bcow911
to my meager knowlede we do not have access to that stuff just the rooms for sessions if needed and the showers to be sure check with George, but I think this was spoken about on the last tour when we went in the mountaineer center speleoste...@tx.rr.com wrote: > I play racquetball. I'll br

[Texascavers] Alabaster Caverns

2009-07-09 Thread David
This cave is a few hours north of Wichita Falls, but it is worth the drive. The geology is different from caves in the Texas Hill Country.The tour is a thru trip. The cave has some pretty crystals. There are other activities in the park like camping in a cave entrance. There are very nice ca

[Texascavers] a nice cave in Mexico

2009-07-09 Thread David
Here is a web-slide-show of my favorite cave: http://www.lugaresdemexico.com/tolantongo.html Click on the arrow. and then use the right arrow key on your keyboard to move thru 15 pictures Only been there once and it was 22 years ago. David Locklear

[Texascavers] Dick Beauchamp

2009-07-09 Thread Carl Kunath
More bad news. Dick Beauchamp, one of the very early Texas cavers has died in Del Rio at age 73. Services will be at First Presbyterian church, 2 p.m. July 11 in Del Rio. Dick was a very important person in the early days of Carta Valley caving and a genuinely nice guy as well. A more detail

Re: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Thanks Joe Ranzau On Jul 9, 2009, at 5:34 PM, Charles Goldsmith wrote: Not a problem Joe, just trying to do my part :) Luckily, work needs me at our Austin office tomorrow, so they are paying for the trip. Since you are the committee chair that I fall under, I'm guessing that I will repo

Re: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith
Not a problem Joe, just trying to do my part :) Luckily, work needs me at our Austin office tomorrow, so they are paying for the trip. Since you are the committee chair that I fall under, I'm guessing that I will report to you for anything you need. I'll be arriving sometime in the afternoon on

Re: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith
You're very welcome. See you at the ICS. On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:18 PM, Rick Corbell wrote: > Charles, > > I haven't met Jared that I remember. Dan handles issues at the PC level I > guess.  Sorry to miss you this time but will see you at ICS. > > Thanks for all you do for us cavers. > > Rick Co

RE: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Rick Corbell
Charles, I haven't met Jared that I remember. Dan handles issues at the PC level I guess. Sorry to miss you this time but will see you at ICS. Thanks for all you do for us cavers. Rick Corbell > From: wo...@justfamily.org > Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:47:42 -0500 > Subject: Re: [T

Re: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith
I'll be meeting with Jared, since he's the networking person, but I'm glad to hear that they are helpful. I won't be there Saturday, I'll only be in Kerrville tomorrow morning, due to work, I'll be in Austin in the afternoon and back to Dallas for Saturday. Charles On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 2:38 PM

Re: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Joe Ranzau
Thanks for handling this! Joe Ranzau On Jul 9, 2009, at 2:25 PM, Charles Goldsmith wrote: Internet Services If you want access to the Internet during the Congress and don’t ha ve your own wireless connection, you have two options: Wireless: Free wireless Internet is available in all of

RE: [Texascavers] ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Rick Corbell
Charles, I have met with Dan Brown of the Schreiner IS department on several occasions in the course of my A/V preparations and find him to be eager to be of help, as every one of their staff has been. I think this is who you'll be meeting. If you are around Saturday, I hope to see

ICS Internet access

2009-07-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith
Internet Services If you want access to the Internet during the Congress and don’t have your own wireless connection, you have two options: Wireless: Free wireless Internet is available in all of the apartments, dormitories, and other buildings on Schreiner University campus. Some wireless signal

Re: [Texascavers] Kerrville Google Map

2009-07-09 Thread Keith Goggin
Here's the quote from teh ICS page: Internet services Most of Schreiner University has wireless Internet access. If you arrive with your laptop or other digital device, you will be given information on how to use the university's wireless network free of charge during the week of the Congress.

Re: [Texascavers] Any suggestions for North Texas Caves?

2009-07-09 Thread Quinta Wilkinson
Sent Andy contact info off list. Quinta

[Texascavers] Fwd: 15th ICS – New presentations

2009-07-09 Thread Mixon Bill
Forwarded by Mixon: Begin forwarded message: From: ICS 2009 eList List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: July 9, 2009 1:53:44 PM CDT To: bmi...@alumni.uchicago.edu Subject: 15th ICS – New presentations Dear Friends, The 15th International Congress of Speleology (ICS) begins in only 10

Re: [Texascavers] Kerrville Google Map

2009-07-09 Thread kego3
According to the ICS web page most of the campus is covered by wi-fi. I don't know how far away from the main buildings (into the campground) is covered though. --Original Message-- From: Lyndon Tiu To: texascavers@texascavers.com ReplyTo: Lyndon Tiu Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Kerrville

Re: [Texascavers] Kerrville Google Map

2009-07-09 Thread Lyndon Tiu
Is there available Wi-Fi wireless on campus at the ICS? On Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:31:34 -0500 mark.al...@l-3com.com wrote: > > Pretty cool map, Scott, and very useful! -- Lyndon Tiu - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] Extraordinary Bat Nose

2009-07-09 Thread Minton, Mark
  Interesting article about a bat with an usually large nose:  .  Coincidentally, this article also mentions bat robots, but they're apparently not the same as the one I posted recently.   Mark Minton   Team led by Virginia Tech associate professor solves mystery of bat with an extraordinary

[Texascavers] Jack Burch

2009-07-09 Thread Carl Kunath
Yes, I am working on an obituary for Jack. ===Carl Kunath - Original Message - From: mark.al...@l-3com.com To: David ; texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:29 AM Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Sonora and Burch in the news today Thanks, David. Good p

Re: CONFIRM subscribe to texascavers@texascavers.com

2009-07-09 Thread Charles Goldsmith
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RE: [Texascavers] Kerrville Google Map

2009-07-09 Thread Mark . Alman
Pretty cool map, Scott, and very useful! Thanks for posting this and putting it together. Mark From: swa...@gmail.com on behalf of Scott McCrea Sent: Thu 7/9/2009 9:23 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Kerrville Google Map I

[Texascavers] ICS: What's in your cave pack?

2009-07-09 Thread Scott McCrea
Come see what's in cave packs from around the world. Show the world what's in your cave pack. The Saturday afternoon workshop (1400-1700, MS211) will be "What's in your cave pack?" Bring your pack/kit/bag/etc and show other cavers what you carry and why. Get ideas and tips from cavers from around t

[Texascavers] Any suggestions for North Texas Caves?

2009-07-09 Thread Andy Zenker
Hello all, I will be traveling to Wichita Falls in north Texas (not Kansas) at the beginning of August for a few days.  Can anyone recommend any caves in the area that would be fun day trips? I've tried contacting the North Texas Grotto in Wichita Falls but am still awaiting a response.  Does a

[Texascavers] Kerrville Google Map

2009-07-09 Thread Scott McCrea
I put together a Google Map of the ICS/NSS Convention area, campus and Kerrville: http://tinyurl.com/ICSmap . Bookmark the link in your smartphones and laptops so you can reference it. I added everything I could find, session locations, lodging, dining, attractions, shopping, etc, etc... Change the

Re: [Texascavers] RIP - Benny Martin

2009-07-09 Thread TM Raines
There's a great photo of Benny and the crew in the latest AMCS Photo of the Week. Check it out, Terry On Jul 7, 2009, at 11:21 PM, Ed Alexander wrote: Benny Martin died Monday in his cabin on the Llano River where he has been living for a number of years. Benny participated in some of th

[Texascavers] Forward: Party signs

2009-07-09 Thread Lyndon Tiu
Hi guys, For the folks who live in the Houston area but are not on the GHG listserv. If you have an afternoon off, please consider spending some time helping ICS this Sunday afternoon. Details below. Thanks. -- Lyndon Tiu -- Forwarded message -- From: Tommy Joe List-Post: te

RE: [Texascavers] Sonora and Burch in the news today

2009-07-09 Thread Mark . Alman
Thanks, David. Good posting and obit. Speaking of which, was anyone (Carl K., maybe) going to write a more in-depth article and obit for Jack? This was a good article with a couple of good photos, but, I know that there are many on here who knew him better, had more Photos, and could share m

CONFIRM subscribe to texascavers@texascavers.com

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Re: [Texascavers] Schreiner campus related

2009-07-09 Thread speleosteele
I play racquetball. I'll bring three racquets and balls. Bring the right shoes (not black soled). Bill David wrote: > Near the quite campground is a new recreational facility that > has 2 glass enclosed raquetball/squash courts. > > It is possible some visitors might want to play.I

[Texascavers] Schreiner campus related

2009-07-09 Thread David
Near the quite campground is a new recreational facility that has 2 glass enclosed raquetball/squash courts. It is possible some visitors might want to play.I don't know if the campus would have the raquets and balls, to loan to non-students. I don't have raquets, and I doubt anybody will be

RE: [Texascavers] Wednesday night band

2009-07-09 Thread George Veni
The ICS has a "loud" campground in the northwest corner of Schreiner campus and a "quiet" campground in the northeast corner. The Terminal Syphons and other parties will occur in the pavilion on the edge of the Loud Campground. We're hoping that trees, buildings, and the 400-m distance will make th