Re: [Texascavers] Hondo cave featured on TPR tomorrow, Oct. 15

2022-10-18 Thread Bennett Lee
For those who missed the on-air broadcast of the Hondo cave, here's a link to the online article with audio. https://www.tpr.org/news/2022-10-16/cavern-discovered-on-a-ranch-in-medina-county --Bennett From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Bennett Lee Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 9:35

[Texascavers] Hondo cave featured on TPR tomorrow, Oct. 15

2022-10-14 Thread Bennett Lee
If you've been listening to TPR this morning, you might have heard a teaser for tomorrow's feature on a new cave that we discovered near Hondo, not far from Seco Sinkhole. My Facebook post about it went viral, and it made the front page headline for the Devine News newspaper (https://devinenews

[Texascavers] 2003 Texas Cave Calendar...yes, 2003

2022-05-08 Thread Bennett Lee
The 2003 calendar from my Texas cave calendar collection was misplaced during an event last weekend. This is the large spiral-bound calendar covering November 2002 to January 2004. If you have one that you are willing to part with, please contact me off list. We'll see if we can come to an arra

[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Calendar 2022

2021-10-11 Thread Bennett Lee
Texas Cavers Calendar 2022 is here and available online! For those of you who can't make it TCR because you're too busy caving outside of the great state of Texas, you can buy your copy online at https://bennettlee.com/product/texas-cavers-calendar-2022/ Amazing set of photographs of Texas cavers

[Texascavers] Beyond the Dome

2020-03-17 Thread Bennett Lee
While COVID-19 has us all social distancing (or for my fellow introverts, normal life), here is something to occupy your time. Earlier this year, I gave a presentation ("Beyond the Dome") to the Bexar Grotto documenting our recent expedition at Natural Bridge Caverns that found the first new pa

Re: [Texascavers] Cave photography classes

2019-09-08 Thread Bennett Lee
Friday, September 6, 2019 8:14 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Cave photography classes How many is this limited to for attendance. Is there some type of registration? Jamie On Sep 6, 2019, at 12:44 PM, Bennett Lee mailto:benn...@bennettlee.com>> wrote: I am

[Texascavers] Cave photography classes

2019-09-06 Thread Bennett Lee
I am starting up hands-on cave photography classes to various awesome caves. Contact me if you're interested. You don't need fancy camera gear or even any gear at all-there is still plenty to learn about techniques and gear, especially before you start buying anything. Part of these classes is f

[Texascavers] Immortalize yourself at TSA Spring Convention

2019-03-05 Thread Bennett Lee
Immortalize yourself at this year's TSA Spring Convention! After the recent losses within our caver family, I've taken strolls down memory lane with folks looking at old photos. Some old cavers are unrecognizable in their youth. Names of old friends and acquaintances forgotten decades later. Be

[Texascavers] Group Photo for TSA Spring Convention 2018 is here!

2018-03-28 Thread Bennett Lee
Group photo for the TSA Spring Convention 2018 is now available! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1840224496028879.1073741880.11240401264&type=1&l=769f0ff2bd http://www.bennettlee.com/Photos/Caving/TSASpringConvention2018.jpg Note that I had to use one of the normal shots that we too

[Texascavers] Calendar mistakes

2017-11-26 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
A quick note to people who use multiple calendars on their phones (or desktops). Be sure to select the proper calendar when creating new events. For example, Pam Campbell has been notifying everyone on TCMA of her hair appointments, Evelynn Mitchell let everyone know about NISD's Parent-Teacher

[Texascavers] Remember to use the TCMA Amazon link this holiday season!

2017-11-23 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
Just a reminder to everyone this holiday season that you can support the TCMA while you shop on Amazon. It's easy and free! Just click the Amazon link on the top right of the TCMA website, then select and buy your products on Amazon, and Amazon will contribute 6% or more of your purchase to the

[Texascavers] Calendars at UT Grotto 11/15

2017-11-14 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
If any Austin cavers are still looking for calendars, I'll be at the UT Grotto meeting tomorrow. --Bennett ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers

[Texascavers] Total Eclipse at Monday's Bexar Grotto Meeting

2017-11-10 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/tex

[Texascavers] Looking for Christmas gifts?

2017-11-02 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
ceeds benefit TCMA. $20 each + $4 shipping. You can pay via PayPal to benn...@bennettlee.com, or send cash, check, or money order to: Bennett Lee 13322 Sage Heights San Antonio, TX 78230 Be sure to include your return address! ___ Texascavers mailing

[Texascavers] Caving in Guatemala at this Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-10-19 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascav

[Texascavers] Texas Cavers Calendar 2018

2017-10-06 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
The long-awaited Texas Cavers Calendar is finally here! Hardcopy proof came in yesterday. Calendars are printing and ready next week. Track me down at TCR if you want a copy. $20 (once I cover printing costs, all profits go to TCMA). Huge thanks to all the people who helped bring this calendar

Re: [Texascavers] TCR hot tub firewood help

2017-10-03 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
Amendment, John. I meant Pam and I will help you, and we have a little bit of live oak to donate. --Bennett Sent from my TRS-80 -Original Message- From: Bennett Lee via Texascavers [texascavers@texascavers.com] Received: Monday, 02 Oct 2017, 10:12AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] TCR hot tub firewood help

2017-10-02 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I'll help you again, John. I have a little bit of live oak to donate, too. --Bennett Sent from my TRS-80 -Original Message- From: John Schneider via Texascavers [texascavers@texascavers.com] Received: Sunday, 01 Oct 2017, 11:22AM To: Texas Cavers [texascavers@texascavers.com] CC: John S

[Texascavers] New TCMA Website!!!

2017-09-01 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
p right of each page. Note that this link is different than Amazon Smile, and the link contributes 10x more than Smile. For details, see the bottom of the TCMA home page. Bennett Lee TCMA Webmaster ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.

[Texascavers] Bexar Grotto is the center of the caving universe and here's proof...

2017-08-29 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I just wanted to point out that Texas has eight separate Grottos, and that the leaders of all the major Texas, national, and international cave organizations are all Bexar Grotto members. * International Union of Speleology (UIS) President: George Veni, Bexar Grotto * National Speleolo

[Texascavers] ICS Trip Report at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@t

[Texascavers] PESH Trip Report at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
.google.com/maps/place/Chester's+Hamburgers/@29.5156039,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers mailing list | http:

[Texascavers] LaChance SInkholes at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-05-03 Thread Bennett Lee
At the Bexar Grotto meeting this Monday, May 8, prepare to entertained by the Bexar Grotto's own Bennett Lee with his witty presentation and animations detailing the latest status of the LaChance Sinkhole Project, a.k.a., Bob Cowell's Dig. We're also expected to have specia

[Texascavers] Group Photo for TSA Spring Convention 2017

2017-04-30 Thread Bennett Lee
TSA Spring Convention 2017 group photo is ready. Unfortunately, the glare from Peter's legs overexposed every photo, but I was able to salvage this one. Also, we have a lot of ugly cavers, so I spent a lot of time putting a black dot over everyone's face who was too ugly to include. Thus, the

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Group Photo

2017-04-26 Thread Bennett Lee
spend most of Saturday morning at the TCMA tent. If you don't know who I am, just look for the hottest-and most conceited-guy at the convention. (It's not conceit if it's true!) Bennett Lee benn...@bennettlee.com<mailto:benn...@bennettlee.com> 210-393-3806 (mobile) _

[Texascavers] Lechuguilla Cave at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-04-23 Thread Bennett Lee
lt;https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chester's+Hamburgers/@29.5156039,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers

[Texascavers] Caving in Vietnam at Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-03-26 Thread Bennett Lee
ww.google.com/maps/place/Chester's+Hamburgers/@29.5156039,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers mailing list

[Texascavers] Toga Party at Spring Convention!

2017-03-19 Thread Bennett Lee
This year for the TCMA Auction, we are doing a toga theme. Audience members are invited to participate. TOGA! TOGA! TOGA! We're doing the usual TCMA Auction, as well as our Silent Auction, so both the boisterous bidders and the sly, reticent bidders have opportunities to score some cool boo

[Texascavers] Knot workshop at Bexar Grotto meeting

2017-03-12 Thread Bennett Lee
3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> San Antonio, TX 78209<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chester's+Hamburgers/@29.5156039,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> (Loop 410 and New Braunfe

[Texascavers] NSS News - Good vertical history this issue

2017-03-08 Thread Bennett Lee
I just wanted to point out that this issue of the NSS News has two good articles about two cavers who had huge impacts on vertical caving: Charles Gibbs, who pretty much revolutionized vertical caving with his Gibbs ascender that became the foundation for the Rope Walker; and Richard Mitchell, w

[Texascavers] Punkin rigging photos

2017-03-08 Thread Bennett Lee
Does anyone have photos of a rope rigged at the bolts to Punkin, preferably a closeup at or near the bolts to see the knot? I'm hoping to use it in a knot workshop this Monday. --Bennett ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers

[Texascavers] George Veni at tonight's Bexar Grotto meeting!

2017-02-27 Thread Bennett Lee
X 78209<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chester's+Hamburgers/@29.5156039,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto ___ Texascavers ma

[Texascavers] Impromptu Trip to LaChance Sinkholes, Sunday @ 10am

2017-02-11 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
ffee used to come in metal cans which makes excellent scoops) Sledgehammers Pry bars Where: North of Gruene, Texas Contact Bennett Lee (210-393-3806 or benn...@bennettlee.com<mailto:benn...@bennettlee.com>) or Geary Schindel (210-326-1576 or gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org<mailto:gschi

[Texascavers] Bexar Grotto Meeting, Feb. 13 @ 7pm

2017-02-09 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
9,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586156> San Antonio, TX 78209<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chester's+Hamburgers/@29.5156039,-98.4608043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x865cf5344fe6c86d:0xce985a5eb6597329!8m2!3d29.5156039!4d-98.4586

[Texascavers] Rolling Oaks Preserve Work Day, Nov. 19

2016-10-26 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
re information, questions, etc., contact Bennett Lee at benn...@bennettlee.com<mailto:benn...@bennettlee.com> or 210-393-3806. --Bennett ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail

Re: [Texascavers] The Texas Caver

2016-10-26 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I've thought about this a lot over the past year. I'm of the same opinion of Mixon. I think the Texas Caver should be a record of caving in Texas. We live in a social media world, and most of what's happening gets posted to social media. However, social media is fleeting. Anyone remember My

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver Magazine Ready (for what...?)

2016-10-16 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I have written more articles for the Texas Caver in the past 5 years than any other person. More importantly, I have also offered to assist in proofreading dozens of times over the years to numerous people, but no one has gotten me involved in proofing the final version for many years now. And

[Texascavers] LaChance Sinkholes

2016-07-10 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
WARNING: this is about caving, so those of you prefer to use this list to complain about David Locklear can skip this. Here are some photos from the LaChance dig, from both the recent July 4th weekend and an older trip from the end of 2014. Includes a link to the same photos on my Flickr accou

Re: [Texascavers] Epic Bexar Grotto Presentation this Monday

2016-05-23 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
: Re: [Texascavers] Epic Bexar Grotto Presentation this Monday Would the presenter consider presenting this presentation in one of those large far away cities? Julia G Germany germa...@aol.com<mailto:germa...@aol.com> -Original Message----- From: Bennett Lee via Texascavers mailto:t

[Texascavers] Epic Bexar Grotto Presentation this Monday

2016-05-21 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
This Monday's Bexar Grotto meeting will have one of the most epic presentations ever. It's a hands-on knot tying workshop. I've personally spent days photographing numerous knots and how to tie them step-by-step. It makes Knots by Grog look like crap. Well, OK, Knots by Grog is really awesome, b

[Texascavers] Missing Bexar Grotto helmets

2016-04-28 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I've just gone through the Bexar Grotto gear, and we are missing six grotto helmets and lights used at the Robber Baron Open House. The helmets are all Camp helmets with Petzl Tikkas mounted with zip-ties. The helmets are red, white, or orange and have a large black number written on the top,

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention 2016 group photo

2016-04-25 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1148809025170433.1073741858.11240401264&type=1&l=8d0288b0c3 High-res download: www.BennettLee.com/Photos/Caving/TSASpringConvention2016.jpg<http://www.BennettLee.com/Photos/Caving/TSASpringConvention2016

[Texascavers] TCMA trailer help

2016-03-11 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I'm looking for someone who can tow the TCMA trailer from San Antonio to the TSA Spring Convention and back. Please contact me off-list at benn...@bennettlee.com. --Bennett ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascave

Re: [Texascavers] HC Road Repair Pics

2016-03-09 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
Perhaps you should have left a really rough patch with deep ruts. It’s so smooth now that everyone’s car will make it to camp and no one will park at the gate. Consequently, we’ll have more traffic and wear out the road faster because you guys did too good of job. For shame! Learn to cut cor

[Texascavers] Bexar Grotto meetings are moving!

2016-02-24 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
The Bexar Grotto has been meeting at the Chester's at 281 and Thousand Oaks for about 20 years (maybe more). We've had a full house numerous times. However, recently, we've even been overcapacity a few times (max is 56). Even when we're not at capacity, it's been so crowded that we can't move an

[Texascavers] CyberMonday: Don't forget the TCMA Amazon link!

2015-11-30 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
For CyberMonday-and all your year-round online shopping-don't forget to use the TCMA's Amazon link. Amazon gives us back 6% of your purchase just by you clicking the link. All you need to do is go to www.tcmacaves.org and click the Amazon link in the top-right corner

[Texascavers] TCMA Silent Auction at TCR

2015-10-01 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
SILENT ART AUCTION at TCR! The TCMA is holding a SILENT ART AUCTION at TCR, and we are looking for donations of cave-related art pieces. Some examples would be Don Arburn's amazing carbide lamp sculpture, Bennett Lee's award-winning cave photographs, cave-themed paintings, etc.. Donated art s

[Texascavers] Portable mic/speaker system

2015-07-06 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
Does anyone have a portable, battery-powered mic/speaker that I could borrow for Saturday, July 11? I'd prefer a waist-mounted speaker with a mic instead of a megaphone, but I'll take whatever is available. Contact me off-list at benn...@bennettlee.com. --Bennett

Re: [Texascavers] It all started with Geary -- REVISED!

2015-05-02 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
Of Geary Schindel via Texascavers Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 12:01 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] It all started with Geary Folks, Just to be clear, I believe Mr. Bennett Lee used a certain amount of artistic license when he wrote his article. I’m not saying

Re: [Texascavers] Texas cave organizations

2015-04-29 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
t I can learn about that. --Bennett -Original Message- From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of Mixon Bill via Texascavers Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 1:56 PM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] Texas cave organizations Thanks to Bennett Lee for

[Texascavers] Spring Convention 2015 photo is up!

2015-04-27 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
TSA Spring Convention 2015 group photo is up! As far as I'm concerned, this photo is public domain. Share, copy, print as you desire. Facebook (public so even those without a Facebook account should be able to see it with tags): www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=948831808501490&l=9ba5070a93

[Texascavers] Photo and Map Salon

2015-04-17 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
What's the story on the Photo and Map Salons for Spring Convention? And no, don't say that I just volunteered because I plan on entering. I know there's some info on the TSA website (http://cavetexas.org/events/photosalon.html), but I think that's just stuff from previous years that Butch copi

[Texascavers] TCMA Fundraising Auction

2015-04-08 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
ct our valuable cave resources. We look forward to seeing you at Cave Without a Name! And, again, thanks to everyone for supporting the TCMA! Bennett Lee Vice-President Texas Cave Management Association ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascav

Re: [Texascavers] [greater_houston_grotto] Re: Chris Lafferty's Hole

2015-03-15 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
: [Texascavers] [greater_houston_grotto] Re: Chris Lafferty's Hole That doesn't make it sound any better, Lyndon... I had nothing to do with that upload. It's from a video Bennett Lee took on a Deep Trip in August 2012. The video is somewhere on YouTube. The comments are hilarious, thou

[Texascavers] It's all 100% TRUE (and it all started with Geary)

2015-02-18 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I have been catching a lot of flak about my recent Texas Caver article, "It All Started with Geary: A Deteriorating Trip to O-9 Well", particularly from a few individuals mentioned in the article who claim it was all lies. I assure everyone that everything in the article is absolutely 100% true

[Texascavers] Spring Convention Photo Salon

2015-02-09 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
So with the Spring Convention date set, do we have the rules and judging criteria for the photo salon? I need to knock David Ochel off his high horse. And David, you're going down this year! Yeah, you! Saturday, April 25th! Be there! --Bennett __

Re: [Texascavers] The Printed Word

2014-07-30 Thread Bennett Lee via Texascavers
I send in articles every issue. I have lots more, but I assume you all want some diversity in the Texas Caver instead of just articles written by me. Ah, who am I kidding? My articles are incredibly witty and intelligent and thought-provoking, so of course everyone wants the entire Texas Cave

[Texascavers] Alamo Cement

2014-05-13 Thread Bennett Lee
Does anyone have contacts at Alamo Cement? I'm trying to access a cave on some old Alamo Cement property in San Antonio. Contact me off list. Thanks! --Bennett

[Texascavers] TSA group photo is UP!

2014-05-05 Thread Bennett Lee
TSA Spring Convention 2014 group photo is up! As far as I'm concerned, this photo is public domain. Share, copy, print as you desire (first thing you'll probably want to do is blot out James Brown). Facebook (public so even those without a Facebook account should be able to see it with tags):

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention Group Photo

2014-05-04 Thread Bennett Lee
laugh and say "Wow, grandma! You look silly!" So, before I post the photo, who has to the current TSA logo? I need the vector drawing, like the original Illustrator or .EPS file, *not* a JPG. Contact me off-list ASAP and I'll get the photo updated and posted for every

[Texascavers] Subaru drivers

2014-04-30 Thread Bennett Lee
Does anyone drive or know who drives a pale Subaru with large Texas NSS bat sticker in the lower-left side of their rear window? I've seen the car twice on Lockhill-Selma in San Antonio but haven't been able to see the driver. Just curious which caver car I don't recognize keeps driving by my

RE: [Texascavers] TSA 2014 Spring Convention, General Agenda:

2014-04-30 Thread Bennett Lee
Corrected date should be: Sunday, May 4: 7:30AM TCMA Breakfast at the CWAN Pavilion 9:00AM TCMA meeting at the CWAN Pavilion From: caverarch [mailto:cavera...@aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 9:24 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] TSA 2014 Spring Convention, Genera

[Texascavers] TCMA election results are in!

2013-12-05 Thread Bennett Lee
TCMA election results are in! Saj Zappitello and John Brooks were both reelected. We are glad to have their continued service on the board. We would also like to welcome Bill Bentley to the TCMA board. He has been an avid caver and TCMA member for decades, and we look forward to the contribu

RE: [Texascavers] DistoX X2 Whatever.

2012-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee
but it apparently has been much more challenging, that's what I was talking about. Take care, - Fofo On 24/08/12 17:07, Bennett Lee wrote: > I've been using the replacement model, the Disto D210XT, for several > months. I've been happy with it. Not waterproof, but dust/water

RE: [Texascavers] DistoX X2 Whatever.

2012-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee
but it apparently has been much more challenging, that's what I was talking about. Take care, - Fofo On 24/08/12 17:07, Bennett Lee wrote: > I've been using the replacement model, the Disto D210XT, for several > months. I've been happy with it. Not waterproof, but dust/water

RE: [Texascavers] DistoX X2 Whatever.

2012-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee
but it apparently has been much more challenging, that's what I was talking about. Take care, - Fofo On 24/08/12 17:07, Bennett Lee wrote: > I've been using the replacement model, the Disto D210XT, for several > months. I've been happy with it. Not waterproof, but dust/water

RE: [Texascavers] DistoX X2 Whatever.

2012-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee
I've been using the replacement model, the Disto D210XT, for several months. I've been happy with it. Not waterproof, but dust/water resistant enough to handle muddy caves, brief drops in water, and cleaning off in my sink at home. More features than we need cave surveying, but the ones we do ne

RE: [Texascavers] DistoX X2 Whatever.

2012-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee
I've been using the replacement model, the Disto D210XT, for several months. I've been happy with it. Not waterproof, but dust/water resistant enough to handle muddy caves, brief drops in water, and cleaning off in my sink at home. More features than we need cave surveying, but the ones we do ne

RE: [Texascavers] DistoX X2 Whatever.

2012-08-24 Thread Bennett Lee
I've been using the replacement model, the Disto D210XT, for several months. I've been happy with it. Not waterproof, but dust/water resistant enough to handle muddy caves, brief drops in water, and cleaning off in my sink at home. More features than we need cave surveying, but the ones we do ne

RE: [Texascavers] Rechargeable Batteries

2012-08-08 Thread Bennett Lee
I obsessively researched batteries a year ago. Long story short, I recommend: Battery: Sanyo Eneloops Charger: Maha C801D For those interested, here's the long story. Sanyo Eneloops are the defacto-standard in batteries now. I see them specifically recommended in different field

RE: [Texascavers] Rechargeable Batteries

2012-08-08 Thread Bennett Lee
I obsessively researched batteries a year ago. Long story short, I recommend: Battery: Sanyo Eneloops Charger: Maha C801D For those interested, here's the long story. Sanyo Eneloops are the defacto-standard in batteries now. I see them specifically recommended in different field

RE: [Texascavers] Rechargeable Batteries

2012-08-08 Thread Bennett Lee
I obsessively researched batteries a year ago. Long story short, I recommend: Battery: Sanyo Eneloops Charger: Maha C801D For those interested, here's the long story. Sanyo Eneloops are the defacto-standard in batteries now. I see them specifically recommended in different field

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee
t party like the old Kirkwood gang. Sunday morning, most of the kids did a tour in Cascade Caverns while the adults returned the campground's chaos to order. Some people planned for a swim in the Guadalupe River that afternoon on the way home. I got a few model offers (only a few! I need mo

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee
t party like the old Kirkwood gang. Sunday morning, most of the kids did a tour in Cascade Caverns while the adults returned the campground's chaos to order. Some people planned for a swim in the Guadalupe River that afternoon on the way home. I got a few model offers (only a few! I need mo

RE: [Texascavers] Request for Caving Articles

2012-05-17 Thread Bennett Lee
t party like the old Kirkwood gang. Sunday morning, most of the kids did a tour in Cascade Caverns while the adults returned the campground's chaos to order. Some people planned for a swim in the Guadalupe River that afternoon on the way home. I got a few model offers (only a few! I need mo

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention 2012 Group Photo

2012-04-02 Thread Bennett Lee
I posted the group photo for the TSA Spring Convention on TSA's Facebook page. Please tag yourself. For those who have not succumbed to Facebook, I also posted the full-res version here: http://bennettlee.com/photos/caving/TSASpringConvention2012.jpg --Bennett Lee

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention 2012 Group Photo

2012-04-02 Thread Bennett Lee
I posted the group photo for the TSA Spring Convention on TSA's Facebook page. Please tag yourself. For those who have not succumbed to Facebook, I also posted the full-res version here: http://bennettlee.com/photos/caving/TSASpringConvention2012.jpg --Bennett Lee

[Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention 2012 Group Photo

2012-04-02 Thread Bennett Lee
I posted the group photo for the TSA Spring Convention on TSA's Facebook page. Please tag yourself. For those who have not succumbed to Facebook, I also posted the full-res version here: http://bennettlee.com/photos/caving/TSASpringConvention2012.jpg --Bennett Lee