Re: [SWR] Loop Fire Map

2011-06-15 Thread dirtdoc
WELL!! Perhaps we can find some new ones --- DirtDoc ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

[Texascavers] The Winner

2011-05-19 Thread dirtdoc
OK. Here is the link.  But it seems OT unless you once were freezing your butt off hiding in Enchanted Rock while everyone else was drinking beer and enjoying "companionship" down below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWlnv0_svU

[Texascavers] The Winner

2011-05-19 Thread dirtdoc
OK. Here is the link.  But it seems OT unless you once were freezing your butt off hiding in Enchanted Rock while everyone else was drinking beer and enjoying "companionship" down below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWlnv0_svU

[Texascavers] The Winner

2011-05-19 Thread dirtdoc
OK. Here is the link.  But it seems OT unless you once were freezing your butt off hiding in Enchanted Rock while everyone else was drinking beer and enjoying "companionship" down below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWlnv0_svU

[Texascavers] Incident at Enchanted Rock Cave

2011-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
know, ask, for you should)   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Incident at Enchanted Rock Cave

2011-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
know, ask, for you should)   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Incident at Enchanted Rock Cave

2011-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
know, ask, for you should)   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update

2011-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
Blair Pittman Update   Mary and I visited Jean and Blair in Marathon on our way back to Denver.   He is now there in her house and Jean is getting some good skilled nursing and PT support.   The "get well" photo arranged at Brackettville was greatly appreciated.   Many thanks to al

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update

2011-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
Blair Pittman Update   Mary and I visited Jean and Blair in Marathon on our way back to Denver.   He is now there in her house and Jean is getting some good skilled nursing and PT support.   The "get well" photo arranged at Brackettville was greatly appreciated.   Many thanks to al

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update

2011-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
Blair Pittman Update   Mary and I visited Jean and Blair in Marathon on our way back to Denver.   He is now there in her house and Jean is getting some good skilled nursing and PT support.   The "get well" photo arranged at Brackettville was greatly appreciated.   Many thanks to al

Re: [Texascavers] Plague of Locusts Next

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Meteor impact,  or perhaps a SETI event.

Re: [Texascavers] Plague of Locusts Next

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Meteor impact,  or perhaps a SETI event.

Re: [Texascavers] Plague of Locusts Next

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Meteor impact,  or perhaps a SETI event.

[Texascavers] Oil, Fire, and Ants

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Second tremor last night across from Ft. Handcock.  BUT THE WORST news is that Chinati Hot Springs stopped flowing. Sigh. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Oil, Fire, and Ants

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Second tremor last night across from Ft. Handcock.  BUT THE WORST news is that Chinati Hot Springs stopped flowing. Sigh. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Oil, Fire, and Ants

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Second tremor last night across from Ft. Handcock.  BUT THE WORST news is that Chinati Hot Springs stopped flowing. Sigh. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Plague of Locusts Next

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Fires seem to be getting under better controll, but an Earthquake  occurred in northern Mexico about 35 miles southwest of Sierra Blanca, Texas. Tremors were felt in El Paso. Some landowners have complained of sudden changes to their water pressure. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Plague of Locusts Next

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Fires seem to be getting under better controll, but an Earthquake  occurred in northern Mexico about 35 miles southwest of Sierra Blanca, Texas. Tremors were felt in El Paso. Some landowners have complained of sudden changes to their water pressure. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Plague of Locusts Next

2011-04-29 Thread dirtdoc
Fires seem to be getting under better controll, but an Earthquake  occurred in northern Mexico about 35 miles southwest of Sierra Blanca, Texas. Tremors were felt in El Paso. Some landowners have complained of sudden changes to their water pressure. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Ft Davis fire update

2011-04-28 Thread dirtdoc
County’s current estimate, 3,500 acres burned.   The Davis Mountains Resort was never seriously threatened.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Ft Davis fire update

2011-04-28 Thread dirtdoc
County’s current estimate, 3,500 acres burned.   The Davis Mountains Resort was never seriously threatened.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Ft Davis fire update

2011-04-28 Thread dirtdoc
County’s current estimate, 3,500 acres burned.   The Davis Mountains Resort was never seriously threatened.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] More hot times in Ft. Davis

2011-04-27 Thread dirtdoc
.  Lets hope not. Go to http://www.marfapublicradio.org/   for images, map, and updates. DirtDoc KRTS News KRTS Update: Tuesday (April 26) 8:50 PM KRTS has confirmed reports of a large fire on the Shurley Ranch, about 26 miles south of Marfa. We spoke to Marfa Volunteer Fire Department

[Texascavers] More hot times in Ft. Davis

2011-04-27 Thread dirtdoc
.  Lets hope not. Go to http://www.marfapublicradio.org/   for images, map, and updates. DirtDoc KRTS News KRTS Update: Tuesday (April 26) 8:50 PM KRTS has confirmed reports of a large fire on the Shurley Ranch, about 26 miles south of Marfa. We spoke to Marfa Volunteer Fire Department

[Texascavers] More hot times in Ft. Davis

2011-04-27 Thread dirtdoc
.  Lets hope not. Go to http://www.marfapublicradio.org/   for images, map, and updates. DirtDoc KRTS News KRTS Update: Tuesday (April 26) 8:50 PM KRTS has confirmed reports of a large fire on the Shurley Ranch, about 26 miles south of Marfa. We spoke to Marfa Volunteer Fire Department

[Texascavers] OT - back from the Sierra Tarahumara

2011-04-25 Thread dirtdoc
to get back to our unexpectedly interrupted construction project in Terlingua, first.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] OT - back from the Sierra Tarahumara

2011-04-25 Thread dirtdoc
to get back to our unexpectedly interrupted construction project in Terlingua, first.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] OT - back from the Sierra Tarahumara

2011-04-25 Thread dirtdoc
to get back to our unexpectedly interrupted construction project in Terlingua, first.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] UFO Craft Torch Marfdites (a bit OT)

2011-04-10 Thread dirtdoc
UFO Craft Torch Marfdites (a bit OT)   We were up in Marfa last night for the CDRI presentation on Aldo Leopold: Green Fire .   Runi and Susan also showed up. It is a wonderful film sure to notch up your land ethic.   It   will be cut to fit the time available for a later PBS showing.  

[Texascavers] UFO Craft Torch Marfdites (a bit OT)

2011-04-10 Thread dirtdoc
UFO Craft Torch Marfdites (a bit OT)   We were up in Marfa last night for the CDRI presentation on Aldo Leopold: Green Fire .   Runi and Susan also showed up. It is a wonderful film sure to notch up your land ethic.   It   will be cut to fit the time available for a later PBS showing.  

[Texascavers] UFO Craft Torch Marfdites (a bit OT)

2011-04-10 Thread dirtdoc
UFO Craft Torch Marfdites (a bit OT)   We were up in Marfa last night for the CDRI presentation on Aldo Leopold: Green Fire .   Runi and Susan also showed up. It is a wonderful film sure to notch up your land ethic.   It   will be cut to fit the time available for a later PBS showing.  

Re: [Texascavers] Ventana Jabali

2011-03-27 Thread dirtdoc
e guy have found a prettier woman?" How about that for Cave Trivia!! Ediger missed another opportunity. Your choice - the cave, the chopper, or the woman. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Mixon Bill" To: "Cavers Texas" Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011

Re: [Texascavers] Ventana Jabali

2011-03-27 Thread dirtdoc
e guy have found a prettier woman?" How about that for Cave Trivia!! Ediger missed another opportunity. Your choice - the cave, the chopper, or the woman. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Mixon Bill" To: "Cavers Texas" Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011

Re: [Texascavers] Ventana Jabali

2011-03-27 Thread dirtdoc
e guy have found a prettier woman?" How about that for Cave Trivia!! Ediger missed another opportunity. Your choice - the cave, the chopper, or the woman. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Mixon Bill" To: "Cavers Texas" Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011

[Texascavers] Blair

2011-03-26 Thread dirtdoc
He's getting better. They moved him to a rehab unit at ORMC yesterday afternoon.  Prognosis is that he should recover completely, but it will take time. His head and uper torso are imobalized with a monster "halo" collar to allow the C-2 to heal, which frustrates him no end.  Some wag already

[Texascavers] Blair

2011-03-26 Thread dirtdoc
He's getting better. They moved him to a rehab unit at ORMC yesterday afternoon.  Prognosis is that he should recover completely, but it will take time. His head and uper torso are imobalized with a monster "halo" collar to allow the C-2 to heal, which frustrates him no end.  Some wag already

[Texascavers] Blair

2011-03-26 Thread dirtdoc
He's getting better. They moved him to a rehab unit at ORMC yesterday afternoon.  Prognosis is that he should recover completely, but it will take time. His head and uper torso are imobalized with a monster "halo" collar to allow the C-2 to heal, which frustrates him no end.  Some wag already

Re: [Texascavers] Shafter

2011-03-22 Thread dirtdoc
They are going to bypass all the old workings.  The ore is gone from there, anyhow.  Two new shafts (or more) and mine underground to the north of the old mine. - Original Message - Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Shafter Surely they have ways to bore out the old tunnels and install

Re: [Texascavers] Shafter

2011-03-22 Thread dirtdoc
They are going to bypass all the old workings.  The ore is gone from there, anyhow.  Two new shafts (or more) and mine underground to the north of the old mine. - Original Message - Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Shafter Surely they have ways to bore out the old tunnels and install

Re: [Texascavers] Shafter

2011-03-21 Thread dirtdoc
kdown in a natural cave has seemed like the Rock of Gibralter by comparison.  That's not to mean I have not exercised caution as appropriate in caves! Look forward to seeing all you April Fools again --- DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Gill Edigar" To

Re: [Texascavers] Shafter

2011-03-21 Thread dirtdoc
kdown in a natural cave has seemed like the Rock of Gibralter by comparison.  That's not to mean I have not exercised caution as appropriate in caves! Look forward to seeing all you April Fools again --- DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Gill Edigar" To

[Texascavers] Shafter

2011-03-21 Thread dirtdoc
Its OT, but I visited the property a year ago.  There is more proven silver in the ground than the total of all that was ever mined out before.  It's an economic no-brainer and a good mining venture.  I guess they finally found a wise investor. DirtDoc - Original Me

[Texascavers] Shafter

2011-03-21 Thread dirtdoc
Its OT, but I visited the property a year ago.  There is more proven silver in the ground than the total of all that was ever mined out before.  It's an economic no-brainer and a good mining venture.  I guess they finally found a wise investor. DirtDoc - Original Me

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update 3-18-2011

2011-03-18 Thread dirtdoc
while he was unable to talk. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update 3-18-2011

2011-03-18 Thread dirtdoc
while he was unable to talk. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Off Topic - Where's the REAL OT List?

2011-03-15 Thread dirtdoc
I did transgress. Got carried away with the other posts.  SORRY DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Off Topic - analysis of the Japanese nuclear problem

2011-03-15 Thread dirtdoc
technically oriented. http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/03/post-earthquake_nuclear_crisis DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update Tue AM

2011-03-15 Thread dirtdoc
I had the following e-mail from Jean this morning: Dwight  I am in Alpine trying to get essential bills paid and to stock up on portable work, computer, and fresh clothes. Will be headed back (to the Odessa hospital)  this afternoon. They

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman Update

2011-03-14 Thread dirtdoc
be there to greet him.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Blair Pittman

2011-03-13 Thread dirtdoc
  I'll post additional information later, but you may contact me or Ring Huggins off-line.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Support James Cameron! (More than slightly off-topic)

2011-02-03 Thread dirtdoc
See what you are funding James Cameron to do if you go see Sanctum.  With or without caver or other clothes.  http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2378964,00.asp

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Big Bend-Mexico Crossings

2011-01-29 Thread dirtdoc
Sounds to me that it would be worth a try!!  AFTER April 2012. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Gill Edigar" To: dirt...@comcast.net Cc: "Mark Minton" , "Cave Texas" Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 6:56:28 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers]

Re: [Texascavers] violence in Mexico

2011-01-28 Thread dirtdoc
The story I saw said this was a new, big, loaded, Macho pickup which the bad guys covet.  Not a beat-up old caver truck. In God We Trust. Dirtdoc - Original Message - From: "Mixon Bill" To: "Cavers Texas" Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 5:05:58 PM S

Re: [Texascavers] Re: Big Bend-Mexico Crossings

2011-01-28 Thread dirtdoc
Yes.  Sorry about that. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Mark Minton" To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 4:02:59 PM Subject: [Texascavers] Re: Big Bend-Mexico Crossings          Presumably that was April, 2012, if they'r

[Texascavers] Big Bend-Mexico Crossings

2011-01-28 Thread dirtdoc
or I-551; 'Green Card'), a valid nonresident foreign national border crossing card, or who are admissible without documents under documentary waiver provisions DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] Public web site on the TSA Spring Convention

2011-01-19 Thread dirtdoc
Right on.  I'm one who complained. DirtDoc (In Your Face) - Original Message - So what is wrong with updating the TSA web site for the Spring Convention? Just send the info to the webmaster.

[Texascavers] Cross-border travel in the Big Bend.

2011-01-06 Thread dirtdoc
ty quarterly publication focused on the Big Bend.   My review starts on page 22. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Re: Cross-border travel in the Big Bend.

2011-01-06 Thread dirtdoc
ttp://www.cenizojournal.com/cenizo-2010-03.pdf   Cenizo is a free, quality quarterly publication focused on the Big Bend.   My review starts on page 22.   DirtDoc

[SWR] Fwd: The next generation of digital topographic maps

2010-12-14 Thread dirtdoc
f so, I apologize in advance for the duplication.   However, I did not know about this previously and find it quite useful. DirtDoc >From the web site:   http://nationalmap.gov/ustopo/ US Topo is the next generation of digital topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey . Arra

[Texascavers] The next generation of digital topographic maps

2010-12-14 Thread dirtdoc
The next generation of digital topographic maps   I may have missed a post, if so, I apologize in advance for the duplication.   However, I did not know about this previously and find it quite useful.   DirtDoc   >From the web site:   http://nationalmap.gov/ustopo/  

Re: [Texascavers] Majlis Al Jinn

2010-12-03 Thread dirtdoc
You are correct, Gary.  Both Don and I worked for the Water Resources division  I often stayed in their house in Muscat when I came in from the field.  Cheryl was a gracous hostess as well as a supererb vertical caver. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Gary Moss&

[Texascavers] Re: Shoe-based

2010-12-03 Thread dirtdoc
You are right.  More like "If the Foo s--.  Make sure your wear it.    Doc

[Texascavers] Re: Shoe-based

2010-12-03 Thread dirtdoc
Reminds me of some old shaggy-dog storry about if the Shoe Fits, wear it. DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] Christmas from the General Washington the "Cruze Boat"

2010-12-02 Thread dirtdoc
Be forwarned.  The last time I did that the boat sank.  Flotation gear is adivsed (by me). The Christmass decortaions are welll put out by the well-to-do in the Bad, though. It is (or was) a good show, especially from Lake Carlsbad (The Damned Pecos). By the way, if it is still there ,

[Texascavers] NOT Making it to Carlsbad

2010-12-01 Thread dirtdoc
s are frustrated, by  the realities of South Brewster County. Regards to all.  Hope we can see some of you in Bracketville in April with the Texicans. DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] Super-secret 'bat bomb' project from So. Texas caves might have ended WW II :

2010-11-21 Thread dirtdoc
Devil Bill Adams was a good friend of mine and fellow ski patroller at Sierra Banca.  He became the Director of the Pro Patrol there and one of the best New Mexico EMT instructors.  You will see a youthfull Devil Bill with his father, "Doc" Adams, in one of the photos in the book, I think at t

[Texascavers] China Karst images

2010-11-09 Thread dirtdoc
John Taylor has posted some images of the last part of our travels to the SW China Karstlands in October. http://picasaweb.google.com/jhtaylor42/ChinaWulong2010 The trip actually had three parts:   1)- Guilin and Yangshuo, 2)- Wulong and Chongqing, and 3)- the Mother of All Collapse Dol

[Texascavers] Way off topic - but of interest to REAL explorers

2010-09-29 Thread dirtdoc
interlibrary loan.   Mark W. Moffett   Adventures Among Ants: A Global Safari With a Cast of Trillions. 2010.   Univ Cal Press. Printed in China (OF COURSE!!)   Also Required Read:   Ogden Nash: "The Ant"   As a close friend once said: "LOOK OUT BELOW!!"   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Taninul

2010-09-29 Thread dirtdoc
another story.   Ah - Nostalgia   Thanks, David.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] OT - WickiWorld

2010-09-24 Thread dirtdoc
ster.   It can still be a useful place to start.   DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] Canyons

2010-09-22 Thread dirtdoc
My apoligies for sending the last email last night about the Lower Canyons out to all.  I had intended to only send it to Fritz. Sorry. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Canyons

2010-09-21 Thread dirtdoc
possibility for us. Brackettville is a reasonable drive east. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Fritz Holt" fh...@townandcountryins.com Dwight, >>>>Interesting post. In the mid 1960’s a buddy and I canoed - - - - - >>>>&

[Texascavers] Misstatement

2010-09-21 Thread dirtdoc
>>>Paddled like hell for 2 days to get a snake-bit companion out Not true.  More like 14 hours - all night.  We did not stop. But it SEEMED like 2 days. DiirtDoc

[Texascavers] Sat Phone

2010-09-21 Thread dirtdoc
ably come along with one that will.   DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] SAVE THE DATE: 2011 TSA Spring Convention- Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, TX, April 1st-3rd

2010-09-14 Thread dirtdoc
ulong. DirtDoc - Original Message - TSA Spring Convention- April 1st-3rd, 2011 Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, TX

[Texascavers] Chinese Camper van - OT

2010-09-13 Thread dirtdoc
This has a long way to go before (if ever) it becomes available in the US.  Interesting, though. DirtDoc Chinese Camper van   http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/chinese-camper-could-replace-kombi-20100423-ti1x.html   Great Wall Motors out of China will be importing this to

Re: [Texascavers] Swedish Candle OT

2010-09-09 Thread dirtdoc
Nice, Gill.  All that is needed now is to top it off with a garbage bag filled from the Oxy-Acet welder ---. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Big Bend - More Off-Caving Info

2010-09-07 Thread dirtdoc
Terlingua porch before sunset and make arrangements to meet him at his museum.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] THE Solitario

2010-09-06 Thread dirtdoc
plete glossary of geologic terms. Visitors to the park and general readers interested in Texas geology will find this guidebook to be a valued companion when exploring the varied West Texas landscape DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Solitario-Sierra Madera-Odessa Meteor Crater

2010-09-06 Thread dirtdoc
to undisturbed rocks below it.     DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Re: Arf

2010-08-21 Thread dirtdoc
best time for tourism in the karst of China.   Pity.   DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Stefan Creaser" stefan.crea...@arm.com Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Re: Arf I'm sure we could use such a dish if y'all want to make it ;-) -Or

Re: [Texascavers] stabilizing a cave roof

2010-08-19 Thread dirtdoc
together to both build modern transportation systems and preserve and honor world-class caves.   And Frank Binney is   right - that was   a fascinating, professionally done, and interesting video!   Check it out.   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Re: Arf

2010-08-18 Thread dirtdoc
f my adult life.  You more mature cavers certainly remember Crooked Thumb and Woola. DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "Gill Edigar" To: "David" Cc: "Cavers Texas" Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:26:25 AM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] for

[Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?

2010-07-06 Thread dirtdoc
18 barrels, 2.84 cubic meters, or 6,000 pints for the benefit of hydrologists, Gulf oil spill experts, non-US cavers, or drinkers in a British pub.   DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] small caves

2010-06-11 Thread dirtdoc
Crooked Thumb surveyed Inutil Cave, north of Silver City.  It's all in the New Mexico and NS S cave records .  Early 1960s.  Pu blished in SW Cavers.  Belski has a copy.  So there. E nd of Thread. DirtDoc.

[Texascavers] Man vrs Wild Bat Bash

2010-06-02 Thread dirtdoc
For what it's worth, the Discovery Channel did reply today to my negative rant. DirtDoc xxx Dear Viewer: Thank you very much for taking the time to write in and express your views about Man vs. Wild.  Your opinions are very important

[Texascavers] Re: Bombed Bomber Gear

2010-05-18 Thread dirtdoc
Thanks, Alex, for The Rest of the Story.  I'd heard part of that and was a bit amazed myself. - Original Message - From: "Alex Sproul" imoca...@comcast.net I, for one, am amazed to learn that.  The hutzpah involved is phenomenal.

Re: [NMCAVER] Guanyan

2010-02-27 Thread dirtdoc
- Original Message - From: w...@ulrich-tichy.de To: dirt...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 6:18:24 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: Guanyan Hi DirtDoc, I mailed to webmas...@caver.net as a link, found in google, was broken: caver.net/pipermail

Re: [NMCAVER] Guanyan

2010-02-27 Thread dirtdoc
.   DirtDoc. ___ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net

[Texascavers] Jack Stellmack

2010-02-26 Thread dirtdoc
Jack Stellmack, a close friend of caves and cavers everywhere passed away quickly, not suffering any pain, this morning.   For those of you who did not know him, there will be eulogies forthcoming.   For me, he was a past companion in some truely memorable underground adventures. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Fu Yuan Dong

2010-02-11 Thread dirtdoc
Fu Yuan Dong   Hi Lee:   I don't know anything more about this report, except it is in the Bama region of Guangxi Province, southwest of Guilin and Yangshuo.   Bama is northwest of Nanning (west of Liuzhou) and on tributaries to the Pearl River, which flows out just west of Hon

[Texascavers] VIDEO: Hidden Waters, Dragons in the Deep

2010-01-20 Thread dirtdoc
, a very competent caver as well as karst scientist in Kunming, and Prof Yuan, the Grand Old Man of the Karst Dynamics laboratory in Guilin.   http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2010/world/video-china-karst/   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] Better crystals for ants and roaches -Texas, but not necessarily cave related.

2009-12-11 Thread dirtdoc
Terry, but it makes the story better.) If you don't have a free lab supply connection for the CP (chemically pure) stuff, it used to sell as ROACH PRUFE by the quart.  It was about $2 a can back then.  It does in ants quite well if you can get them to  wrestle around in the stuff. DirtDoc

[Texascavers] 90-meter Rope

2009-11-25 Thread dirtdoc
shipping. The rope itself weighs about 16 pounds. Add something for packing.  Figure  less than 25 pounds.   See you on the 5 th .   DirtDoc

Re: [Texascavers] Moon Water

2009-11-17 Thread dirtdoc
That's more complicated than we can discuss on this forum.  You should be subscribing to EARTH magazine anyway.  Check  the December 2009 issue that is already out. http://www.earthmagazine.org/ DirtDoc - Original Message - From: "John Brooks" To: dirt

[Texascavers] Moon Water

2009-11-17 Thread dirtdoc
places than others) but that’s still not much – estimates are about a liter per ton of lunar material. That’s dryer than any desert on Earth.     It’s a surprise, and there is still no good idea how it got there.   Ain’t Science Grand?   DirtDoc

[Texascavers] 90-meter pit rope

2009-11-09 Thread dirtdoc
90-meter pit rope for sale – new PMI.   Never used. Stored carefully.   $150.   Can deliver at the SW Regional in Albuquerque Dec 5, otherwise you can pick it up in Denver or pay shipping.   DirtDoc

[NMCAVER] 90-meter pit rope

2009-11-09 Thread dirtdoc
90-meter pit rope for sale – new PMI.   Never used. Stored carefully.   $150.   Can deliver at the SW Regional in Albuquerque Dec 5, otherwise you can pick it up in Denver or pay shipping.   DirtDoc ___ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http

Re: [NMCAVER] Pinon Cave

2009-11-04 Thread dirtdoc
querque by then.   I am thinking it was in the spring or early summer, but I’m not sure about that.  Let me know if you find a report.   See you in a month in Albujerkey.   DirtDoc   ___ NMCAVER mailing list nm

[NMCAVER] Pinon Cave

2009-11-03 Thread dirtdoc
by Bob Ayre (currently living in Moriarty) and is   in the old apple orchard on the way to the cave.   DirtDoc ___ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net

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