Here is a promising looking headlamp:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/theshorelinemarket_2100_355542186
http://www.batteryjunction.com/fenix-hp15--headlamp.html
That is the Fenix HP15.
Fenix is also coming out with a brighter version that uses 4
AA batteries, called the HP10.
http://w8
After a few beers pick your favorite and say "it" ten times ...
~F~
>
> I mainly dislike the word "spelunker" because it's cumbersome, hard to
> say, and just sounds ugly compared to the word "caver." It wasn't
> derogatory when I started cave in tin the early 90's, either -- that
> seems to have
One of the less seen words derived from speleo, spelunk, etc. is
speluncean. The OED says it is rare and quotes one instance from 1803.
It is perhaps known best (if at all) for the famous article "The Case
of the Speluncean Explorers" in the Harvard Law Review in 1949, a
ficticious set of S
And I would say it was most sucessful in generating this multi year long
debate...
Bill
- Original Message -
From: "George Veni"
To: "'Cavers Texas'"
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:42 AM
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] stalagtite ?
Actually, the prefix "speleo" is Greek, hence "spele
Actually, the prefix "speleo" is Greek, hence "spelean," "speleology,"
"speleologist," etc. The Latin speakers converted it to "spelunk" in an
obvious attempt to generate discord and debate among cavers.
George
-Original Message-
From: Jon Cradit [mailto:jcra...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent:
texascavers Digest 21 Apr 2010 15:02:27 - Issue 1034
Topics (messages 14535 through 14542):
Re: Spelunker or Caver?
14535 by: Chris Vreeland
14536 by: Chris Vreeland
14541 by: tbsamsel.verizon.net
14542 by: Fritz Holt
Virginia Cave Week begins public awarenes
I'm with Carl and Bill Russell on this one. While I like to attend caving
activities and help with projects when possible, since 1953, I have always been
and always will be a recreational "spelunker" and proud to be called as such.
Is anyone in the fraternity besides me attending the Camp Eagle
Whutabout... *speleophile*?Apr 21, 2010 07:09:13 AM, cvreel...@austin.rr.com wrote:
Edited below: (more coffee, please)
On Apr 21, 2010, at 7:05 AM, Chris Vreeland wrote:
I mainly dislike the word "spelunker" because it's cumbersome, hard to say, and just sounds ugly compared to the word "caver
David, we do have some small lava tubes you can visit while here - they are
about 40-45 miles west in the Carrizozo Lava Flow near a vent called Little
Black Peak. It's also BLM-managed public land.
- Original Message -
From: "David Caudle" [cav...@bellsouth.net]
Sent: 04/21/2010 08:48
A small ! group of us are coming from TAG to help at Fort Stanton cave on May
1. We were wondering if we might get into a lava cave while in the vicinty?
We'd travel 50 or so miles, or more if it is to the east on our way out or
back. The only NM lava caves I'm aware of are in northwest New Me
The minutes from the TSA spring meeting are available at:
http://www.cavetexas.org/PDF/TSA/Minutes-2010-03-37.pdf
Sorry it took so long.
Cheers,
Denise Prendergast
TSA Secretary
Greek, Greek, Greek
Why is it always about the Greek?
You would think they invented spelunking or maybe wrote the book.
And they STILL keep popping up, out of caves or would that be spelunks.
Jon
-Original Message-
From: George Veni [mailto:gv...@warpdriveonline.com]
Sent: Sunday, Apri
Kinda/sorta related to caving, but, some great photos, nonetheless, of that
Icelandic volcano that is mucking up air travel over a good portion of Europe.
Stunning photography and a prime example of the Earth's power.
Enjoy!
Mark
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/mor
Virginia Cave Week initiative illuminates a world just below the surface
By David A. Maurer
Media General News Service
Published: April 20, 2010
RICHMOND - Today marks the beginning of Virginia Cave Week. It’s designed
to promote an understanding of the state’s caves and the surrounding
Edited below: (more coffee, please)
On Apr 21, 2010, at 7:05 AM, Chris Vreeland wrote:
I mainly dislike the word "spelunker" because it's cumbersome, hard
to say, and just sounds ugly compared to the word "caver." It wasn't
derogatory when I started cave in tin the early 90's, either -- that
I mainly dislike the word "spelunker" because it's cumbersome, hard to
say, and just sounds ugly compared to the word "caver." It wasn't
derogatory when I started cave in tin the early 90's, either -- that
seems to have become a prevalent sentiment in just he last 190 years
or so -- I just
texascavers Digest 21 Apr 2010 09:03:06 - Issue 1033
Topics (messages 14521 through 14534):
BOB = Big Old Battery
14521 by: Logan McNatt
14524 by: Chris Vreeland
14533 by: Rod Goke
Re: East Texas Caver's Cookout
14522 by: David
Memories of Cascade Caverns El
Hey Friends
We need your help! We need Volunteer in May to work in the electrical
instalation In Cascade Cavern
The owner invite a cavers to wants to help.
"One night to camp for one of work in the cave"
You can choose in the schedule already (
http://www.doodle.com/bah4t9d7r2657sw2) you can s
Yes, but a battery that size could power all of David Locklear's lights at the
same time, and with that many lights on the front of his helmet, it might
actually balance a BOB on the back.
Rod ;-)
-Original Message-
>From: Chris Vreeland
>Sent: Apr 20, 2010 7:38 AM
>To: lmcn...@austin.
Carl,The explanation I gave about why cavers don't like to be called spelunkers really was based on the version I heard when I began caving in Florida a little over 40 years ago. In keeping with folklore tradition, my telling of this story was admittedly updated and embellished a bit for the curren
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