[Texascavers] Re: Mexico accident report - Spanish 101

2010-03-26 Thread David
There is a difference in Spanish between stairs and ladders. I believe the usage of the noun is like in the 2 examples shown below: Un cuevero ha sufrido heridas graves al caer de una escalera. Un cuevero ha sufrido heridas graves al caer de las escaleras. I believe a formal Spanish

[Texascavers] Looking for a ride to Convention

2010-03-26 Thread Don Cooper
I'm looking for a ride up there. Just me and maybe an ice chest. I'll be meeting someone there. -Don C Wavy Caver

[Texascavers] Famous Cave Ladders

2010-03-26 Thread Mark Minton
David Locklear said: My favorite ladder, and I have only seen pictures of it, is the one made out of a giant industrial chain-link belt. That would probably be the bulldozer track hanging in the entrance of Cueva del Tecolote in Purificación. The most remarkable ladder I

Re: [Texascavers] Famous Cave Ladders

2010-03-26 Thread Preston Forsythe
Bolonchen was put on the map by Stephens and Catherwood. Recommend a visit the next time you are in the Yucatan. A little off the beaten path but hey that is what travel is all about. Preston - Original Message - From: Mark Minton

RE: [Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention FAQ's

2010-03-26 Thread Mark . Alman
All, the fabulous TSA Spring Convention is nigh upon us and BEAUTIFUL weather is predicted! What better way to celebrate the Rites of Spring by sitting inside a church to listen to some great and informative talks or get underground at some of the TCC's caves they wonderfully manage

RE: [Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention FAQ's

2010-03-26 Thread Stefan Creaser
Ø Stefan and the CCC (Caver Cooking Crew) for preparing what will be a truly delicious Thai feast Actually I won't be there (sighs of relief all round!), TerryH and Vico are in charge of the cooking as I'll be on an airplane. My job is to do final shopping tonight :-) And for those of

texascavers Digest 26 Mar 2010 16:48:48 -0000 Issue 1011

2010-03-26 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 26 Mar 2010 16:48:48 - Issue 1011 Topics (messages 14227 through 14241): Fossil finger points to new human species 14227 by: BMorgan994.aol.com 14229 by: Preston Forsythe 14231 by: tbsamsel.verizon.net Re: [Restoration Field Camp] WNS moves west

[Texascavers] Driftwood and TSA

2010-03-26 Thread Ron Rutherford
Is anyone from the Driftwood area going to the TSA Spring Convention? I would like to send you with a few auction items. -- Ron Rutherford Microsoft SQL Server DBA/Developer - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To

[Texascavers] Re: Driftwood and TSA

2010-03-26 Thread Ron Rutherford
Wes is going to meet me. Thanks. On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Ron Rutherford rcrutherf...@gmail.com wrote: Is anyone from the Driftwood area going to the TSA Spring Convention? I would like to send you with a few auction items. -- Ron Rutherford Microsoft SQL Server DBA/Developer

[Texascavers] Austin giant coffee pot needed

2010-03-26 Thread Joe Ranzau
Hey all - My two big coffee pots were borrowed and I don't have em. Anyone in Austin have a 40-100 cup machine? I hear Rune might but no one was home when I stopped by. Call me if you do 210-289-6839 Thanks! Joe -

[Texascavers] Re: WNS moves west

2010-03-26 Thread Mark Minton
In addition to the appearance of WNS in central Kentucky, there have also been new sightings in Ontario, Canada, which is well north of previous known locations. WNS is definitely spreading. There is a revised map showing these new locations, but I can't send it to Texascavers (395

Re: [Texascavers] Re: WNS moves west

2010-03-26 Thread Charles Goldsmith
Mark, send it over to me please, I'll post on a website and send the link. Thanks On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:        In addition to the appearance of WNS in central Kentucky, there have also been new sightings in Ontario, Canada, which is well north of

[Texascavers] Re: WNS moves west

2010-03-26 Thread Mark Minton
At 04:13 PM 3/26/2010, Preston Forsythe wrote: What's this appearance in central KY?? Sorry, my error. I meant central Tennessee (Diana Tomchick's message about Dunbar Cave State Park near Clarksville, TN. Mark Minton - Original Message - From: Mark Minton

Re: WNS moves west

2010-03-26 Thread Mark Minton
Charles, Attached. Thanks! Mark Mark, send it over to me please, I'll post on a website and send the link. Thanks On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote: In addition to the appearance of WNS in central Kentucky, there have also been new

Re: [Texascavers] Re: WNS moves west

2010-03-26 Thread Charles Goldsmith
Here's the map that Mark referenced: http://texascavers.com/pics/WNS_Map_03-25-10_CB_DS.jpg Unfortunately Preston, its really close to Kentucky :( Charles On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net wrote:        In addition to the appearance of WNS in central Tennessee,

RE: [Texascavers] Re: WNS moves west

2010-03-26 Thread George Veni
One week ago I got word from US Fish and Wildlife that WNS was also confirmed in a Kentucky cave in the Land Between the Lakes region. I don't know the name of the cave or any other details. George -Original Message- From: Mark Minton [mailto:mmin...@caver.net] Sent: Friday, March 26,

[Texascavers] [Fwd: Bob Mitchell on Sotano de Huitzmolotitla 1958]

2010-03-26 Thread Logan McNatt
I am forwarding this message from Bill Elliott with an attached article written by Robert Mitchell. Converting from pdf. to doc resulted in the omission of accents and probably a few typos I didn't catch. But the article will give you a hint of who Dr. Mitchell was. At 105 m, the entrance

[Texascavers] Bolonchen

2010-03-26 Thread Mixon Bill
That cave Bolonchen written about by Stephens in Incidents in Travel in Yucatan, which contained the famous drawing by Catherwood, is also called La Gruta de Xtacumbilxunaan. (Don't ask me to pronounce that.) It's in Campeche. -- Mixon I am walking

Re: [Texascavers] Bolonchen

2010-03-26 Thread Logan McNatt
Bill (aka Keeper of the Maya Calendar), It's easy. It's pronounced just like it's spelled. Logan Mixon Bill wrote: That cave Bolonchen written about by Stephens in Incidents in Travel in Yucatan, which contained the famous drawing by Catherwood, is also called La Gruta de Xtacumbilxunaan.

Re: [Texascavers] Golondrinas update

2010-03-26 Thread Dale Barnard
I was down there last week. I ignored the kids who clearly wished to sell us on car watching or guiding or something. The upper entrance to the cave seemed pretty simple to me. No one mentioned charging for pictures, and everyone was friendly. It's a little awkward having to enter the cave from

RE: [Texascavers] Golondrinas update

2010-03-26 Thread Denise P
Yes, and developed and touristy meant generally a $2 per person charge or less. Very inexpensive and still very laid back compared to the US. -Denise Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:23:18 -0700 From: barnardd...@yahoo.com To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Golondrinas