Re: [Texascavers] Sinkholes

2016-06-27 Thread Diana Tomchick via Texascavers
I'm half afraid to show this video to my plumber, who's fascinated about the fact that we are cavers, and loves to regale Bill Steele and I with the Hollow Earth stories he's read on the Internet. Despite all that, he's a good and reasonably priced plumber, so we humor him. If you think these t

[Texascavers] Batboy is back, and better than ever (cave included)

2016-06-27 Thread Julia Germany via Texascavers
“Hold your Bat Boy, touch your Bat Boy, no more need to hide! Know your Bat Boy, love your Bat Boy, don't deny your beast inside! Ah, ah, ah!” On stage, in Houston, through 24 July. Here's the full review: http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/bat-boy-the-musical-a-bat-boys-gotta-do-what-a-ba

Re: [Texascavers] Juxtlahuaca

2016-06-27 Thread David via Texascavers
In response to DirtDoc's post: A whole lot can be said about this specific cave and the karst region around it. I have been in it and sort of took the Wild Tour. I did not see many of the passages in the video link that DirtDoc asked to be critiqued. The narrator has a Chilango accent ( I thi

[Texascavers] New Cave Paintings in Mexico

2016-06-27 Thread Mark Minton via Texascavers
Newly discovered "cave" paintings are creating quite a stir in Mexican archaeology circles. I suspect the "caves" in question are really just rock shelters; Burgos is east of Linares and north of Cd. Victoria. Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net

Re: [Texascavers] away from e-mail

2016-06-27 Thread Jerry via Texascavers
You get better, my man ! Keep us informed when you get out of the hospital. Jerry. jerryat...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Mixon Bill via Texascavers To: Cavers Texas Sent: Mon, Jun 27, 2016 11:19 am Subject: [Texascavers] away from e-mail I am going into hospital (never mind whe

[Texascavers] For David

2016-06-27 Thread via Texascavers
Here is one for you to critique Viaje a las Grutas de Juxtlahuaca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMl0GPAwXtU#t=49.795125 DirtDoc ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive

[Texascavers] reply to last several post

2016-06-27 Thread David via Texascavers
There is nothing caving related in the post below, just a rant about personal stuff: The YouTube video below shows Charlie and caving friends having a nice dinner in Ciudad Acuna after the Bracketville TSA Convention about 5 years ago. ( I filmed it with a cheap flip-phone ) https://www.

[Texascavers] away from e-mail

2016-06-27 Thread Mixon Bill via Texascavers
I am going into hospital (never mind where) for treatment of pneumonia. I will not be seeing e-mail for the duration, and I'll miss at least one grotto meeting and the party this weekend. --Mixon What great comfort is there to be derived from a wife well o

Re: [Texascavers] caver music related

2016-06-27 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
That’s good to know. Thanks for the clarification and straightening us busybodies out. Jon From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Charles Loving via Texascavers Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 11:32 AM To: Cavers Texas Subject: Re: [Texascavers] caver music re

Re: [Texascavers] caver music related

2016-06-27 Thread Charles Loving via Texascavers
Bob and I do not insult Bockbeer we relish his posts. He is the only one who has something to say that is unusual and usual at the same time. If I wanted to insult him I would do it to his face where he could bop me if he so desired. We love the guy and try to see him as much as possible and he has

Re: [Texascavers] comments

2016-06-27 Thread Scott C via Texascavers
When I walk through the forest, it's usually the trees that are different that stand out to me; the vibrant yellows and the fiery reds highlighted against the backdrop of green. All the trees are beautiful and make up the forest, but the colorful ones catch my eye and make me happy. Thanks David

Re: [Texascavers] comments

2016-06-27 Thread via Texascavers
I'm with you, Geary, as well as Jon and Vivian in welcoming David back. If the Internet bullies here (and you know who you are, or I could name names if you're unsure) don't like his posts, use the freaking delete key! It's so easy! Mark Alman texascav...@yahoo.com

Re: [Texascavers] caver music related

2016-06-27 Thread Jon Cradit via Texascavers
I agree with Viv. Opinions can be expressed without us losing civility to each other. I feel that the internet has allowed us an avenue for some to be rude to another instead of calm an guiding. Jon Cradit From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of via Texascave

[Texascavers] comments

2016-06-27 Thread Geary Schindel via Texascavers
I've been indisposed for a few weeks but have caught up with some emails. Glad to see that David is back posting on Texascaver. It's been a long dry spell and I enjoy his commentary. Thanks, Geary Schindel <>___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texa

[Texascavers] a new cave diving documentary

2016-06-27 Thread David via Texascavers
I think this is new: http://divingintotheunknown.com/en https://www.facebook.com/divingintotheunknown/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item&tab=overview I could not find any film festivals in Texas where it was playing. It looks like you can order the soundtrack on Amazon, but the onl