[Texascavers] digital camera relate

2010-08-27 Thread dlocklea...@gmail.com
Anyone in the market for an inexpensive camera should check out: Samsung TL-500Z. It is under $ 400 at Fry's. Optional flashes cost $ 150 & $ 300. David Locklear sent via Motorola Rambler on BoostMobile's $ 53 a month unlimited plan. --

RE: [Texascavers] Re: mine rescue in Chile

2010-08-27 Thread Louise Power
Yesterday on the news, it showed them moving the big drill onto the site. The problem seems to be that the rock is not in good condition and they have to go slowly (probably shoring up as they go) to keep the whole thing from collapsing again. I saw the miners on GMA this morning and they se

RE: [Texascavers] Re: mine rescue in Chile

2010-08-27 Thread Geary Schindel
Given a choice between a canvas bag and a steel bucket, I think I would take the steel bucket with a top cover any day. If you think about anything coming down a 2,000 foot deep shaft, I think you're going to want some steel over your head. Regarding the time issue for drilling, this is not an

[Texascavers] UT Grotto meeting September 1, 2010

2010-08-27 Thread Gary Franklin
Underground Texas Grotto meeting September 1, 2010 The meeting is on Wednesday from 7:45 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. University of Texas Campus in 2.48 Painter Hall http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/pai.html Dr. Bill Stone will be presenting "Rebreathers" Bill, founder of the United States Deep Caving