[Texascavers] Cibolo Bluffs Karsts Survey Nov 17th

2012-10-22 Thread Fran Hutchins
Cibolo Bluffs Karsts Survey When: The 3rd Saturday of November. November 17th 9am. Where: Cibolo Bluffs Texas Nature Conservancy property (We will meet at Bracken Bat Cave property) Directions: From I35 take exit #175 Go North/West exactly 7 miles. Watch for orange traffic cone on left side

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

2012-10-22 Thread ellie watson
Congratulations to the following 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award winners: *Austin McRee* - Greater Houston Grotto * Kris Pena* - UT Grotto * William Quast* - UT Grotto *Natasha Glasgow* - DFW Grotto * Gregg Williams *- Bexar Grotto *Rachel Saker *- Aggie Speleological Society The award is named after

RE: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark . Alman
P.S. If you do decide to come out and help, the TPWD staff has stated and is requiring the following: From: Terry Rodgers [mailto:terry.rodg...@tpwd.state.tx.us] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 9:24 AM To: Alman, Mark @ SSG - WSG - EOS; Mark Winford Cc: David Bell; Terence Young;

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Julia Germany
This is SOOO cool! I am already registered. NOTE: When you sign up for LCSP, they require a background check. Can't be any worse than the 24-pager I just completed for a job in Austin! And, you can sign up for so many other things, too - like grant writing!! And even more exciting

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Karen
Mark, How far in advance does TPWD need this filled out? If a background check is needed, I'd guess there is a cut-off point. Thanks, Karen On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Julia Germany germa...@aol.com wrote: This is SOOO cool! I am already registered. NOTE: When you sign up for

[Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Natasha Glasgow
Crown Over is still off limits!!??!!?? Officer Loverboy must really be putting up a fight Natasha Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 13:46, mark.al...@l-3com.com wrote: Well, with TCR in the rear view mirror, and Halloween will soon be behind us by the time this rolls around,

RE: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Stefan Creaser
Background check to be a volunteer?!! Is this some form of police state we're now in?! From: Karen [mailto:karen.mast...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:35 PM To: Julia Germany Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com; texascavers@texascavers.com; diane.dismu...@tpwd.state.tx.us;

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Ron R
You could be some sort of habitual tagger. We wouldn't want you in the cave now would we? On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM, Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.comwrote: Background check to be a volunteer?!! Is this some form of police state we’re now in?! ** ** ** ** How far in

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Julia Germany
This is a National Historic Site - I don't find it offensive that they want to be extra cautious in who they leave alone in this treasure to do unsupervised work. -Original Message- From: Ron R rcrutherf...@gmail.com To: Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com Cc: Karen

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark Alman
Nah, only if you're a Brit!  :)       Mark     From: Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com To: Karen karen.mast...@gmail.com; Julia Germany germa...@aol.com Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com mark.al...@l-3com.com; texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark Alman
I wish that's what it was, Natasha.   It's that freakin' new landowner (lawyer, naturally) in Houston!     You coming that weekend?     Mark   From: Natasha Glasgow natashanich...@yahoo.com To: mark.al...@l-3com.com mark.al...@l-3com.com Cc:

[Texascavers] [Correction]Congratulations Redux

2012-10-22 Thread Oztotl
Congratulations to Heather Túček for being elected Texas Speleological Association's Secretary and Roger Moore as our new Vice-Chair. I remain Chair and Michael Cicherski, Treasurer. Three things; thank you for stepping up, you both have big shoes to fill, and a hearty welcome aboard! Sent

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 22:50:17 -0000 Issue 1653

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 22:50:17 - Issue 1653 Topics (messages 20926 through 20928): Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th! 20926 by: Julia Germany 20927 by: Mark Alman 20928 by: Mark Alman

[Texascavers] [Congratulations!]

2012-10-22 Thread Arburn Don
Congratulations to Heather Túček for being elected Texas Speleological Association's Secretary and Roger Moore as our new Vice-President. Three things; thank you for stepping up, you both have big shoes to fill, and a hearty welcome aboard! That is all, back to work. Don Arburn President

[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.

[ot_caving] Needs Packing Material, Please!

2012-10-22 Thread Don Cooper
I could use styrofoam - big boxes - peanuts - bubble wrap - whatever you might have handy. Anyone got overstocked on filler stuff? I've got some stuff I need to ship out and don't have enough filler! Thanks! Don C - Give this to

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 20:38:16 -0000 Issue 1651

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 20:38:16 - Issue 1651 Topics (messages 20907 through 20921): TCMA Breakfast at TCR 20907 by: Linda Palit 20910 by: James Jasek 20912 by: Mimi Jasek TCR 20908 by: Linda Palit 20909 by: James Jasek 20911 by: Mimi

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 21:56:10 -0000 Issue 1652

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 21:56:10 - Issue 1652 Topics (messages 20922 through 20925): Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th! 20922 by: Karen 20923 by: Natasha Glasgow 20924 by: Stefan Creaser

[Texascavers] Cibolo Bluffs Karsts Survey Nov 17th

2012-10-22 Thread Fran Hutchins
Cibolo Bluffs Karsts Survey When: The 3rd Saturday of November. November 17th 9am. Where: Cibolo Bluffs Texas Nature Conservancy property (We will meet at Bracken Bat Cave property) Directions: From I35 take exit #175 Go North/West exactly 7 miles. Watch for orange traffic cone on left side

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

2012-10-22 Thread ellie watson
Congratulations to the following 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award winners: *Austin McRee* - Greater Houston Grotto * Kris Pena* - UT Grotto * William Quast* - UT Grotto *Natasha Glasgow* - DFW Grotto * Gregg Williams *- Bexar Grotto *Rachel Saker *- Aggie Speleological Society The award is named after

[Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark . Alman
Well, with TCR in the rear view mirror, and Halloween will soon be behind us by the time this rolls around, what better way to kick off the fall than a Longhorn Caverns Project weekend involving caving, electricity, and power tools! The TPWD has graciously followed through and purchased some

[Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Lyndon Tiu
Free use of The Basement for wild cave tours (the Crownover back entrance is still off limits). We can do a round trip to and from the Crownover from the commercial entrance can't we? On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM, mark.al...@l-3com.com wrote: Well, with TCR in the rear view mirror, and

RE: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark . Alman
P.S. If you do decide to come out and help, the TPWD staff has stated and is requiring the following: From: Terry Rodgers [mailto:terry.rodg...@tpwd.state.tx.us] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 9:24 AM To: Alman, Mark @ SSG - WSG - EOS; Mark Winford Cc: David Bell; Terence Young;

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Julia Germany
This is SOOO cool! I am already registered. NOTE: When you sign up for LCSP, they require a background check. Can't be any worse than the 24-pager I just completed for a job in Austin! And, you can sign up for so many other things, too - like grant writing!! And even more exciting

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Karen
Mark, How far in advance does TPWD need this filled out? If a background check is needed, I'd guess there is a cut-off point. Thanks, Karen On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Julia Germany germa...@aol.com wrote: This is SOOO cool! I am already registered. NOTE: When you sign up for

RE: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Stefan Creaser
Background check to be a volunteer?!! Is this some form of police state we're now in?! From: Karen [mailto:karen.mast...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:35 PM To: Julia Germany Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com; texascavers@texascavers.com; diane.dismu...@tpwd.state.tx.us;

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Ron R
You could be some sort of habitual tagger. We wouldn't want you in the cave now would we? On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM, Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.comwrote: Background check to be a volunteer?!! Is this some form of police state we’re now in?! ** ** ** ** How far in

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Julia Germany
This is a National Historic Site - I don't find it offensive that they want to be extra cautious in who they leave alone in this treasure to do unsupervised work. -Original Message- From: Ron R rcrutherf...@gmail.com To: Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com Cc: Karen

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark Alman
Nah, only if you're a Brit!  :)       Mark     From: Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com To: Karen karen.mast...@gmail.com; Julia Germany germa...@aol.com Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com mark.al...@l-3com.com; texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark Alman
I wish that's what it was, Natasha.   It's that freakin' new landowner (lawyer, naturally) in Houston!     You coming that weekend?     Mark   From: Natasha Glasgow natashanich...@yahoo.com To: mark.al...@l-3com.com mark.al...@l-3com.com Cc:

[Texascavers] [Correction]Congratulations Redux

2012-10-22 Thread Oztotl
Congratulations to Heather Túček for being elected Texas Speleological Association's Secretary and Roger Moore as our new Vice-Chair. I remain Chair and Michael Cicherski, Treasurer. Three things; thank you for stepping up, you both have big shoes to fill, and a hearty welcome aboard! Sent

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 22:50:17 -0000 Issue 1653

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 22:50:17 - Issue 1653 Topics (messages 20926 through 20928): Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th! 20926 by: Julia Germany 20927 by: Mark Alman 20928 by: Mark Alman

[Texascavers] [Congratulations!]

2012-10-22 Thread Arburn Don
Congratulations to Heather Túček for being elected Texas Speleological Association's Secretary and Roger Moore as our new Vice-President. Three things; thank you for stepping up, you both have big shoes to fill, and a hearty welcome aboard! That is all, back to work. Don Arburn President

[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.

[ot_caving] Needs Packing Material, Please!

2012-10-22 Thread Don Cooper
I could use styrofoam - big boxes - peanuts - bubble wrap - whatever you might have handy. Anyone got overstocked on filler stuff? I've got some stuff I need to ship out and don't have enough filler! Thanks! Don C - Give this to

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 20:38:16 -0000 Issue 1651

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 20:38:16 - Issue 1651 Topics (messages 20907 through 20921): TCMA Breakfast at TCR 20907 by: Linda Palit 20910 by: James Jasek 20912 by: Mimi Jasek TCR 20908 by: Linda Palit 20909 by: James Jasek 20911 by: Mimi

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 21:56:10 -0000 Issue 1652

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 21:56:10 - Issue 1652 Topics (messages 20922 through 20925): Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th! 20922 by: Karen 20923 by: Natasha Glasgow 20924 by: Stefan Creaser

[Texascavers] Cibolo Bluffs Karsts Survey Nov 17th

2012-10-22 Thread Fran Hutchins
Cibolo Bluffs Karsts Survey When: The 3rd Saturday of November. November 17th 9am. Where: Cibolo Bluffs Texas Nature Conservancy property (We will meet at Bracken Bat Cave property) Directions: From I35 take exit #175 Go North/West exactly 7 miles. Watch for orange traffic cone on left side

[Texascavers] 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award Winners

2012-10-22 Thread ellie watson
Congratulations to the following 2012 Chuck Stuehm Award winners: *Austin McRee* - Greater Houston Grotto * Kris Pena* - UT Grotto * William Quast* - UT Grotto *Natasha Glasgow* - DFW Grotto * Gregg Williams *- Bexar Grotto *Rachel Saker *- Aggie Speleological Society The award is named after

[Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark . Alman
Well, with TCR in the rear view mirror, and Halloween will soon be behind us by the time this rolls around, what better way to kick off the fall than a Longhorn Caverns Project weekend involving caving, electricity, and power tools! The TPWD has graciously followed through and purchased some

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Julia Germany
This is SOOO cool! I am already registered. NOTE: When you sign up for LCSP, they require a background check. Can't be any worse than the 24-pager I just completed for a job in Austin! And, you can sign up for so many other things, too - like grant writing!! And even more exciting

[Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Natasha Glasgow
Crown Over is still off limits!!??!!?? Officer Loverboy must really be putting up a fight Natasha Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 13:46, mark.al...@l-3com.com wrote: Well, with TCR in the rear view mirror, and Halloween will soon be behind us by the time this rolls around,

RE: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Stefan Creaser
Background check to be a volunteer?!! Is this some form of police state we're now in?! From: Karen [mailto:karen.mast...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:35 PM To: Julia Germany Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com; texascavers@texascavers.com; diane.dismu...@tpwd.state.tx.us;

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Ron R
You could be some sort of habitual tagger. We wouldn't want you in the cave now would we? On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM, Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.comwrote: Background check to be a volunteer?!! Is this some form of police state we’re now in?! ** ** ** ** How far in

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Julia Germany
This is a National Historic Site - I don't find it offensive that they want to be extra cautious in who they leave alone in this treasure to do unsupervised work. -Original Message- From: Ron R rcrutherf...@gmail.com To: Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com Cc: Karen

Re: [Texascavers] Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark Alman
Nah, only if you're a Brit!  :)       Mark     From: Stefan Creaser stefan.crea...@arm.com To: Karen karen.mast...@gmail.com; Julia Germany germa...@aol.com Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com mark.al...@l-3com.com; texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Mark Alman
I wish that's what it was, Natasha.   It's that freakin' new landowner (lawyer, naturally) in Houston!     You coming that weekend?     Mark   From: Natasha Glasgow natashanich...@yahoo.com To: mark.al...@l-3com.com mark.al...@l-3com.com Cc:

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th!

2012-10-22 Thread Natasha Glasgow
A!  The bureaucracy Wl, I don't know.  There are still a few things up in the air for next weekend. I may, but, honestly, probably not.  Things should calm down by December though and I'll be back on schedule!   From: Mark Alman

[Texascavers] [Correction]Congratulations Redux

2012-10-22 Thread Oztotl
Congratulations to Heather Túček for being elected Texas Speleological Association's Secretary and Roger Moore as our new Vice-Chair. I remain Chair and Michael Cicherski, Treasurer. Three things; thank you for stepping up, you both have big shoes to fill, and a hearty welcome aboard! Sent

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 22:50:17 -0000 Issue 1653

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 22:50:17 - Issue 1653 Topics (messages 20926 through 20928): Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th! 20926 by: Julia Germany 20927 by: Mark Alman 20928 by: Mark Alman

[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.

[ot_caving] Needs Packing Material, Please!

2012-10-22 Thread Don Cooper
I could use styrofoam - big boxes - peanuts - bubble wrap - whatever you might have handy. Anyone got overstocked on filler stuff? I've got some stuff I need to ship out and don't have enough filler! Thanks! Don C - Give this to

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 20:38:16 -0000 Issue 1651

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 20:38:16 - Issue 1651 Topics (messages 20907 through 20921): TCMA Breakfast at TCR 20907 by: Linda Palit 20910 by: James Jasek 20912 by: Mimi Jasek TCR 20908 by: Linda Palit 20909 by: James Jasek 20911 by: Mimi

texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 21:56:10 -0000 Issue 1652

2012-10-22 Thread texascavers-digest-help
texascavers Digest 22 Oct 2012 21:56:10 - Issue 1652 Topics (messages 20922 through 20925): Re: Caving AND Power Tools?! It Must Be a Longhorn Caverns Project Weekend, November 2nd thru 4th! 20922 by: Karen 20923 by: Natasha Glasgow 20924 by: Stefan Creaser