[Texascavers] [D Work Weekend]

2018-04-04 Thread Don Arburn
Last call for helpers for this weekend’s work trip. In case anyone wants to get out for this weekend and help with some chores at Deep & Punkin Caves Nature Preserve. Sign painting, porch rain gutters, chainsawing, mud room painting and dirt screening and CAVING. Contact me a d...@oztotl.com

[Texascavers] [D Work Weekend]

2018-04-04 Thread Don Arburn
Last call for helpers for this weekend’s work trip. In case anyone wants to get out for this weekend and help with some chores at Deep & Punkin Caves Nature Preserve. Sign painting, porch rain gutters, chainsawing, mud room painting and dirt screening and CAVING. Contact me a d...@oztotl.com

Re: [Texascavers] Campsite

2018-03-22 Thread Don Arburn
There’s a park bulletin potentially affecting our area: Park Advisory [-] Construction Alert . . . . Aug. 3, 2017 - Construction to install new water systems is happening at the park through mid-July 2018, in areas along roads and adjacent to camping areas (including the Group Lodge and Chapas

Re: [Texascavers] Just an observation ?

2018-02-01 Thread Don Arburn
Let it go David. --Don --Don > On Jan 23, 2018, at 1:50 PM, David wrote: > > This post is coming from an outsider - someone not in the speleo-loop of > things. [ I am not a member of any grotto, nor sure if my membership status > is good with the TSA. ] > > In

Re: [Texascavers] speaking of Mars ...

2018-01-03 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Logan, exactly how do you know what a Martian hand looks like? --Don > On Jan 3, 2018, at 11:19 PM, Logan McNatt via Texascavers > wrote: > > Wow! Natural or made by Martians? Looks like an obvious handprint on the > right end! > >> On 1/3/2018 11:02 PM, Mixon

[Texascavers] 2018 Deep & Punkin Trip Leaders

2018-01-03 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
It’s now a new year and I am compelled to remind D Trip Leaders MUST be current TCMA members as required by the management plan. If you are planning to lead an upcoming trip or planning for a future trip it would be good to check your membership status. Thanks!! --Don --Don

Re: [Texascavers] November related

2017-11-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
There’s an event, this weekend, at Robber Baron and Deep & Punkin Caves Nature Preserve has every weekend booked until 2018. --Don --Don > On Nov 10, 2017, at 5:43 PM, David via Texascavers > wrote: > > From David Locklear > ( please hit delete button now ) >

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR 2017 Success!]

2017-10-15 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Yummy and fantastic! And FREE!! --Don --Don > On Oct 15, 2017, at 8:11 PM, Bill Steele via Texascavers > wrote: > > How’d the Shiner beer work out? ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] [TCR 2017 Success!]

2017-10-15 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Hey everyone, another successful Texas cavers reunion is behind us now, well done! Good job everybody! It was awesome! IT WAS! Not much to report in the Lost & Found Department this year, for once, yay! The owner is happy, the park is clean. Next years deposit is paid, no date set yet. THANK

[Texascavers] [Free Carbide @ TCR]

2017-10-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Bring a carbide light get two free fills of carbide! --Don (No giant lamps please, I’m not giving you a gallon of carbide because you’re a smartass) --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com |

[Texascavers] Fwd: [TCR]

2017-10-06 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
We're having a wine tasting on Friday. It will be fancy. Be like Bennett and hold-yer-pinky-out while drinking yer wine. We will start just before dark 30. Normally by the river in the center of camp. Look for the large group of people and even more wine... --Josef of

[Texascavers] [TCR]

2017-10-04 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Eight days away! Temperatures are forecast to be really nice, current estimates are are a high of 73° Friday! Please bring cash. I’ll open the gate Thursday around 1 pm, then close it just after dark, then open it again Friday morning. If you plan on arriving after dark Thursday, better let me

[Texascavers] [TCR•Cash]

2017-09-19 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
TCR is twenty three days away! Please bring cash for TCR & vendors & memberships. The valley is a cellular dead zone prohibiting electronic funds transfer. Pass it along, please? Thanks! --Odin Oztotl ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion]

2017-09-11 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
>> On 9/11/2017 1:02 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers wrote: >> Paradise Canyons gates open after noon this October 12 to the 19th > > ___ > Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com > Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archive

[Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion]

2017-09-11 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
"Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you can be crunchy and taste good with ketchup." Paradise Canyons gates open after noon this October 12 to the 19th, for the 40th annual Texas Cavers Reunion! Vikings & Barbarians! Word has been out for some time now, and the time is almost here!

[Texascavers] [FYI] [@texascaversreunion] [Facebook]

2017-08-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
FYI For those who may not know TCR has a Facebook page. One may search for it using: @texascaversreunion Keep up with the latest notices, notifications & information. TCR needs a registration volunteer, Kris Peña cannot make it this year. Chat with Rob Bisset!

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR Kegs]&[Freetail Brewing]

2017-08-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
TCR again once I'm back in Texas > in mid-Sept. I need to know who is picking up and returning the kegs before I > ask for the donation. > > Bill Steele > speleoste...@aol.com > >> On Aug 8, 2017, at 2:03 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers >> <texascavers@texascavers

[Texascavers] [TCR Kegs]&[Freetail Brewing]

2017-08-07 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Anyone volunteering to get Kegs from Shiner, if the Man of Steele, works his magic again? Also Anyone have a contact over at Freetail Brewing? --Don --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com |

[Texascavers] [D Trip This Weekend]

2017-07-17 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
An impromptu trip is happening to Deep this weekend. If interested shoot me a note there's four at this point. I'm installing data loggers. --Don --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Don Arburn

2017-07-14 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
head cook. Like > I said I had a lot of things that I was lining up. But with zero contact with > this AMY I have decided to retreat. > >> On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 8:24 PM, Don Arburn <donarb...@me.com> wrote: >> I replied to your FB post. I have not disappeared, I am not

Re: [Texascavers] Don Arburn

2017-07-14 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I replied to your FB post. I have not disappeared, I am not hiding, I am easy to find. Amy Morton is head cook. She has created a FB TCR cooks page for just these discussions. As I said before, you need to speak with her. We welcome your help, experience and insight. We must take possession of

Re: [Texascavers] Home Sweet Home ?

2017-06-22 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Good advice. --Don > On Jun 22, 2017, at 10:56 PM, Barb > > Perhaps purchase your plane ticket for Montana now and by the time > convention rolls around you will have it paid for and no worries. > > Barb Coons ___ Texascavers mailing list |

[Texascavers] [D Work Weekend]

2017-05-05 Thread Don Arburn
I have four or five slots left. "Last Big Work Weekend & Don's Birthday Bash!" May 12-14 is fast upon us. •Remove everything from cabin. Tables, chairs, futons, cabinets, posters, signs. Everyone. Two cabinets are getting relocated into new mudroom. •Tape & float, paint ceilings, bunks &

[Texascavers] Call for trip leader for D

2017-04-26 Thread Don Arburn
Sometime during June 6-10 a scouting group would like to visit the preserve. I'll be out of the state during this time. "Troop 525 in Austin, TX - mostly the Varsity and Venture aged kids (14-18). We should have about a dozen kids there, several are Eagle Scouts. None of our boys have any

Re: [Texascavers] Zoologist seeks work

2017-04-17 Thread Don Arburn
I've had a "environmental" job search going for some time. The Texas State Aquarium is hiring lots of people in Corpus Christi. Perhaps --Don --Don > On Apr 17, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Frank Binney wrote: > > Hey Cavers— > A friend of mine with a PhD in Zoology, an

Re: [Texascavers] Cave bombed

2017-04-13 Thread Don Arburn
And that's just the NICE stuff they have in there --Don > On Apr 13, 2017, at 6:22 PM, Scott Boyd wrote: > > Quite likely the aforementioned speleo-fauna were already impacted into the > ground and the cave is full of smoke and soot from their fires they use to >

Re: [Texascavers] multiple eyes

2017-04-12 Thread Don Arburn
My spidey sense is tingling --Don --Don > On Apr 12, 2017, at 1:57 PM, David wrote: > > Some homo sapiens seem to sense when there is something behind them. > > Also, some homo sapiens sense when someone is full of sh*t. > > I have a 6th sense that 9 times out

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Cave spiders

2017-04-12 Thread Don Arburn
Iguanas have a third eye on top of their head. --Don --Don > On Apr 12, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Diana Tomchick > wrote: > > Why don’t higher organisms have more than two eyes? Are there living examples? ___

Re: [Texascavers] meat for TCR

2017-02-21 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
And I have freezer space. --Don > On Feb 21, 2017, at 1:35 PM, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers > wrote: > > Axis, aoudad, and pig is all good. If the new cooks don't want it, I'll take > it. Vico and I can butcher and freeze it, and enjoy it cooked in many >

Re: [Texascavers] Tcr cooks

2017-02-20 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I have freezer space. --Don --Don > On Feb 20, 2017, at 6:24 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > If Vico wants a hog I have a dozen or so to shoot. > >> On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Eric Flint via Texascavers >>

Re: [Texascavers] TCR food

2017-02-18 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I've donated meat. Two steers. I don't see anything wrong with a hog turning on a spit. Surely we know hunters. --Don > On Feb 18, 2017, at 6:25 PM, David via Texascavers > wrote: > > If you are not going to have a hog rotating over a wood fire and fire-roasted

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR Food]

2017-02-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
About $2K. I cannot speak to the number of volunteers as I'm not involved with cooking. --Don > On Feb 10, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Crystal Datri via Texascavers > wrote: > > What's a typical food budget? How many cooking volunteers are there in a > typical year? >

[Texascavers] [TCR Food]

2017-02-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Currently TCR doesn't have a head cook, or menu. There have been complaints, rumors and talk about this subject. It seems there are three options: (a) fend for yourselves, (b) caterer, (c) volunteers come forward to cook. Each has its benefit and drawbacks. I need to get a feel for options.

Re: [Texascavers] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

2017-02-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
In that case I apologize. I should respect my elders, even if they think I suck. --Don --Don > On Feb 8, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > Don; > That was a nasty response. I am 75 and can't walk that well. I did my duty > and I do

Re: [Texascavers] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

2017-02-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
ill enjoy the comrades and forego the food. > > On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 6:31 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com <mailto:texascavers@texascavers.com>> wrote: >> On Feb 8, 2017, at 6:02 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers >> <texascavers@texas

Re: [Texascavers] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

2017-02-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
and > got after it. Well that's just awesome, good for you. Sorry you’ll be disappointed for the next five years. Maybe you should just keep staying home. > On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 3:42 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers > <texascaver

Re: [Texascavers] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

2017-02-07 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Not you. --Don > On Feb 7, 2017, at 3:49 PM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers > wrote: > > Who is going to cook? > > Stefan Creaser ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com |

[Texascavers] 39th Annual Texas Cavers Reunion

2017-02-07 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Paradise Canyon October 12-15, 2017 --Texas Caver ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] [BexarGrotto] Bexar Grotto Christmas Party - December 17th at 6 pm Casa de Schindel

2016-12-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I miss the furry bra. --Don > On Dec 8, 2016, at 2:07 PM, Geary Schindel > wrote: > > Folks, > The Bexar Grotto Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 17th from 6 > pm until whenever at Geary and Sue Schindel’s house located at 11310 Whisper > Dawn

Re: [Texascavers] TSA - CBSP December Project Weekend

2016-12-06 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Joe Noshoulders Cascavel Danger Noperope Bitey McFangface --Don --Don > On Dec 6, 2016, at 9:10 PM, Leslie Bell via Texascavers > wrote: > > For those of you who speak Latin, it's called Crotalus atrox > as colloquially there are too many variations to

Re: [Texascavers] Place

2016-10-30 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Also, it's not like I didn't mention those cabins every single year I've had TCR at PC, or the multiple times I've mentioned the cabins -each year- on Texascavers or the TCR Facebook page or each Texas Grotto's FB page. Or that Paradise Canyon's very own website mentions them too, or that word

Re: [Texascavers] Place

2016-10-30 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
There are 4 fully furnished cabins and an RV at PC. Not to mention Castroville and those hotels & motels being 15 minutes away, or that San Antonio and those hotels less than 20 minutes away. Best get on board, I've arranged it to be at PC for the next five years. --Don --Don > On Oct 30,

Re: [Texascavers] The Texas Caver

2016-10-26 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
As a trained and educated artist, recent volunteer Texas Cavers Reunion cat herder, and past Texas Caver Editor (a particularly thankless job) I have always found plenty of folks to endlessly criticize or complain, it's an integral part of the job and one learns to recognize the difference

Re: [Texascavers] potential future TCR attendees

2016-10-18 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
No such thing as a free lunch. David, go ahead and start putting a hundred dollar bill in the TCR bank each month and by the time 12 months rolls around we can implement this scheme. Double that amount and we can pay for a caterer, triple that hundred dollar deposit and we can add a live band

[Texascavers] [Looking for canon video]

2016-10-17 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Hoping there is video of the canon firing and/or smoke ring. Contact me. --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR T-Shirts Request For Transport to Paradise Canyon]

2016-10-11 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
> From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of > Don Arburn via Texascavers > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 11:27 PM > To: TSA Cavers List > Subject: [Texascavers] [TCR T-Shirts Request For Transport to Paradise Canyon] > > Chris has prior obligations and

[Texascavers] [TCR T-Shirts Request For Transport to Paradise Canyon]

2016-10-11 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Chris has prior obligations and cannot bring the TCR shirts to Paradise Canyon. Is there anyone in the Austin area, or passing through, able to pick up the two boxes of shirts and see them to this years reunion? Wednesday is his best day to do this. Please? --Don --Don

[Texascavers] [TCR & Registration]

2016-10-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I almost forgot to mention TCR is only taking cash and checks as the canyon has no cell service for mobile card readers! --Don --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

[Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion!]

2016-10-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Paradise Canyons gates open after noon this Thursday, October 13 to the 19th, for the 39th annual Texas Cavers Reunion! Magical Forest Creatures. Word has been out for some time now, and the time is almost here! Cavers have been caving and are ready to tell their tales! Let's get together

Re: [Texascavers] Help unloading TCR firewood

2016-10-03 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Niki, Gary, Amy, Tom(?), and me. --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] River Walk invitation

2016-09-29 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I am at Deep & Punkin Caves Nature Preserve working on the Bath House. Soon to be at Paradise Canyon, north of Castroville, doing TCR business. For Cavers. --Don > On Sep 29, 2016, at 9:38 PM, David via Texascavers > wrote: > > I am frolicking tonight on the

Re: [Texascavers] Devils Sinkhole 1970 - Vertical Caving Technique

2016-09-27 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Yes. Yes it did. --Don > On Sep 27, 2016, at 5:04 PM, Michael Harris > > That milled aluminum rack looked scary! > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR]

2016-09-13 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
tify me by telephone at 832-735-0065 > or return the email and purge all copies of this message from your system. > > >> On 2016-09-13 05:02, Don Arburn via Texascavers wrote: >> >> Ok, dishes and I'll put you down as Survey. I think David Ochle historically >&

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR]

2016-09-12 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
help organize the survey comp. > > Marvin > > -Original Message- > From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of > Don Arburn via Texascavers > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 5:41 PM > To: TSA Cavers List <texascavers@texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR]

2016-09-12 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Ok! Thanks! --Don > On Sep 12, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Aubri Jenson via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > I'd like to referee the mud wrestling!! Of course I can wash dishes or > something, too... > Aubri > >> On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 5:

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR]

2016-09-12 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
help with whatever needs to be done. We will have our son with us so > you may just have the help of one adult while the other is looking after the > toddler. > Missy > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 12, 2016, at 5:41 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers >> <texascavers@t

[Texascavers] [TCR]

2016-09-12 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
One Month Left!! TCR needs confirmations for the following volunteers: •Dish washers: Sheryl, Dale (2 more please!) •Firewood gathering, work to be done at the park soon!!! Contact me. •Shiner Retrievers, WHO DOESN'T WANT FREE BEER!? Are we going to do this again this year? How do y'all feel

Re: [Texascavers] Authors of scientific articles

2016-08-31 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Hey! You two get a room! --Don > On Aug 31, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Bill Steele via Texascavers > wrote: > > You're so cute. > >> On Aug 31, 2016, at 3:13 PM, Diana Tomchick via Texascavers >> wrote: >> >> Oddly enough, this afternoon I

Re: [Texascavers] Ernie?

2016-08-28 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Isn't he burning on the Playa? --Don > On Aug 28, 2016, at 6:43 AM, Andy Gluesenkamp via Texascavers > wrote: > > Paging Ernie Garza. > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Research finds porcupines are prominent in many south-central Texas caves :

2016-08-26 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
prominent in many >> south-central Texas caves : >> >> They're quite common (hence the Porcupine Grotto) in the western Edwards >> Plateau caves. >> >> Jerry Atkinson. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>>> On Aug 25, 2016, at 6:5

Re: [Texascavers] Research finds porcupines are prominent in many south-central Texas caves :

2016-08-25 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
A couple live in Deep. --Don > On Aug 25, 2016, at 7:51 PM, Jerryatkin via Texascavers > wrote: > >

Re: [Texascavers] Registration nation for tcr

2016-08-23 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Both you and Liz are on! Kris Peña is your contact kapkanga...@gmail.com Thanks! --Don > On Aug 23, 2016, at 6:35 PM, jules rincon via Texascavers > wrote: > > Hi Don! I'd love to volunteer for registration. I'll be driving in on > Friday night with

Re: [Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion Help]

2016-08-23 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
At the rate folks are volunteering, we may have to institute that old British tradition of naval Press Gangs, Stef, we can walk through the campgrounds and any loafers we can simply whack on the head, cuff and put into service. --TCR > On Aug 23, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Stefan Creaser via

Re: [Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion Help]

2016-08-23 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I don't care, whoever! Just step up! > On Aug 23, 2016, at 4:55 PM, Katherine Arens via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > >> On Aug 23, 2016, at 16:48, Don Arburn via Texascavers >> <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: >> >

[Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion Help]

2016-08-23 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
51 Days Left!! Bring this up at your grotto meetings!! TCR needs confirmations for the following volunteers: •Dish washers: Sheryl, Dale (2 more!) •Firewood gathering, work to be done at the park soon!!! Contact me. •Door Prize Vixens to give out prizes! •TP Patrol, an easy job of keeping

Re: [Texascavers] [Call for TCR Volunteers]

2016-08-11 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
John, The owner of the park would like us to clear some brush in order to keep costs down, a work day, at that time we can gather the wood from his place. --Don > On Aug 11, 2016, at 12:35 PM, John Schneider via Texascavers > wrote: > > I can probably bring

Re: [Texascavers] [Call for TCR Volunteers]

2016-08-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
l.ri...@gmail.com > > "You can't always get what you want but if you try sometime, you just might > find you get what you need" Rolling Stones > >> On Aug 10, 2016, at 12:37 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers >> <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: >>

Re: [Texascavers] [Call for TCR Volunteers]

2016-08-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
lways get what you want but if you try sometime, you just might > find you get what you need" Rolling Stones > >> On Aug 10, 2016, at 12:37 PM, Don Arburn via Texascavers >> <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: >> >> Volunteers are what makes TCR happen. And t

[Texascavers] [Call for TCR Volunteers]

2016-08-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Volunteers are what makes TCR happen. And this is a call for them. TCR needs confirmations for the following: •Dish washers •Firewood gatherers (to be done at PC) •Door Prize Vixens •TP Patrol •Registration Nation •Shiner Retrievers •Recyclers •Ropes Popes (climbing) •Survey Squad •SpeleOlympic

Re: [Texascavers] : cool NSS convention

2016-07-13 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
he flyer. We read the section about travel > and the map of Ely. Etc. Etc. > > Amy > > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone > > > ---- Original message > From: Don Arburn via Texascavers <texascavers@texascavers.com>

Re: [Texascavers] : cool NSS convention

2016-07-13 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Right there in the flyer: Camping & social events: White Pine County Golf Course 151 Golf Course Rd, Ely, NV 89301 @39.263,-114.859 --Don > On Jul 13, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Amy Morton via Texascavers > wrote: > > Carol, > > We also can't find the name/location

Re: [Texascavers] Can Locklear please restrain himself !!

2016-07-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Exactly! --Don > On Jul 8, 2016, at 3:38 PM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers > wrote: > > You know it’s Friday when… > > The number of posts complaining about the number of posts David makes… > exceeds the number of posts David makes. > > Cheers, > Stefan

Re: [Texascavers] a biology post

2016-06-29 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I don't frequent those places, for good reason, I wouldn't know. --Don > On Jun 29, 2016, at 12:18 PM, David via Texascavers > > Walmart or > McDonalds or > The Golden Corral Buffet ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Powell's Cave Gate Project update :

2016-06-23 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Because Powells is on private property? --Don > On Jun 23, 2016, at 6:39 PM, Diana Tomchick via Texascavers > wrote: > > Why do we have these organizations in Texas if they can’t be used to leverage > donations to protect these important resources? > > Diana

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR '16]

2016-06-03 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Yes! --Don > On Jun 3, 2016, at 10:56 PM, David via Texascavers > wrote: > > Are old timers invited ?? > > Are arm-chair cavers welcomed ?? What about retired cavers and qausi-cavers > ? > > And cave gaterers ? > > And sotano-base jumpers ? > > and cave

[Texascavers] [TCR '16]

2016-06-03 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
132 days from the time of this post will be the 39th annual Texas Cavers Reunion at Paradise Canyon park below Medina Lake on the currently raging Medina River. There will be the usual revelry! Rope climbing contests, surveying contests, mud wrestling contests, speleolympic contests, costume

[Texascavers] [D Showers]

2016-06-02 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Time to start thinking about finishing the showers. The TCMA Preserves chair has made promises so a deadline of the end of August has been set. That means bases for the tanks, walls and roof and stalls, electricity and plumbing. If Gill, Tom, Crash & Gary could discuss potential dates. Once we

[Texascavers] [Texas Cavers Reunion 2016]

2016-05-28 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
It's official, Texas Cavers Reunion has its venue. The water is once again flowing over the lower retention dam into Paradise Canyon park, and hopefully will continue to do so through October 13 to October 16, 2016. The corn is tall there outside of Castroville on the flowing Medina River,

Re: [Texascavers] Zika

2016-05-24 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Not on every mail reader. Not on my iPhone, until I attempt reply. --Don > On May 24, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Scott Boyd via Texascavers > wrote: > > A thread of 17 messages so far and I see every sender's name, such as "Crash > Kennedy via Texascavers" at the top of

Re: [Texascavers] Zika

2016-05-24 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
The remailer for texascavers doesn't show it unless replied to. --Don > My full name is in my email. I haven't used a .sig since the '90s. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Zika

2016-05-24 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
What about my suit? --Don > On May 24, 2016, at 4:43 PM, Stefan Creaser via Texascavers > wrote: > > (Dons fireproof suit) ;-) ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Zika

2016-05-24 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Amen brother. It's not like this is a new issue or that it's never been mentioned before... --Don Arburn > On May 24, 2016, at 4:04 PM, Jim Kennedy via Texascavers > <texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote: > > Damn, I wish people would remember to sign their emails. I would l

Re: [Texascavers] TSA Spring Convention news

2016-04-04 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
You mean whatever it's been called for almost forty years now? Drones that use GPS for stability have a tough time underground. And when they cost as much as they do folks aren't very willing to risk their toy in a huge hole. --Don > On Apr 4, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Charles Loving via

Re: [Texascavers] HOT Deals: Honey Creek Cave Salamander Tshirt for Sale!

2016-04-02 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
The reply address sez Ellie. --Don > On Apr 2, 2016, at 9:28 AM, Sheryl Rieck via Texascavers > wrote: > > Who are you? I hate to send money to people I don't know.  > > Sheryl Rieck > sheryl.ri...@gmail.com > > "You can't always get what you want but if you

[Texascavers] This coming weekend just became available at D

2016-03-21 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Friday March 25 through Sunday 27 just opened up at D Contact me if interested. --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Free Shiner Beer

2016-03-10 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
No no, it's ALL Bill and you, Frank, I just retrieve it. --Don > On Mar 10, 2016, at 3:12 PM, Frank Binney via Texascavers > wrote: > > Every wonder why the Spoetzl Brewery donates free Shiner Beer to TCR and > other Texas caver events? > The short answer is

Re: [Texascavers] It is done- a Honey Creek update.

2016-03-08 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Awesome work by awesome people! --Don > On Mar 8, 2016, at 11:21 AM, A. Wertheim via Texascavers > wrote: > > > > Original message > From: "A. Wertheim" > Date: 03/07/2016 10:40 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: Victoria Sommers

[Texascavers] D Shower Slab Pour Work Weekend II

2016-03-04 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
s of water or more (for your own personal use) and clothes that can get filthed. We plan to take shifts at the task. --Don Arburn Preserve Manager Deep & Punkin Caves Nature Preserve Texas Cave Management Association___ Texascavers maili

[Texascavers] [Free Weekend at D This Weekend]

2016-03-01 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
I'm rescinding cabin fees -this weekend only- in exchange for some chainsawing, I'll even feed you Saturday, breakfast lunch & dinner. I need a chainsawer and a cut-branch puller. I'll even pay for chainsaw fuel & oil. --Don ___ Texascavers mailing

Re: [Texascavers] new member discount at NSS

2016-02-29 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Do they validate parking? --Don > On Feb 29, 2016, at 1:39 PM, Mixon Bill > > For some reason the convention publicity does not mention the licensed > brothel as a local attraction in Ely :-). -- Mixon ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] Honey Creek Cave Road Repair Project

2016-02-24 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Texas Cavers Reunion will commit a hundred. It'll cost Texas Cavers a bit extra at TCR, just a tad. --Don > On Feb 24, 2016, at 7:29 PM, Robert B via Texascavers > wrote: > > To Texas Cavers > > The following is a request for financial donations for a project

[Texascavers] D Trip Leader Needed in March

2016-01-26 Thread DON ARBURN via Texascavers
Texas A Corpus Christi Rec group is scheduled for March 27 and their usual trip leader will be out of the country. Can I get a volunteer, please? DON ARBURN donarb...@me.com Preserve Manager Deep & Punkin Caves Nature Preserve Texas Cave Management Associa

[Texascavers] [TCR][Lost & Found]

2015-10-22 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Be sure to see my Facebook page for pictures of lost and found items. --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] [TCR] [Hot Tub Firewood]

2015-10-09 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
gt;> -Original Message- >> From: Texascavers [mailto:texascavers-boun...@texascavers.com] On Behalf Of >> Don Arburn via Texascavers >> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 12:58 PM >> To: TSA Cavers List >> Subject: [Texascavers] [TCR] [Hot Tub Firewood] >&

[Texascavers] [TCR] [Hot Tub Firewood]

2015-10-09 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
If you are attending TCR next weekend please bear in mind that good folks are volunteering for many things so you may enjoy the camaraderie. For instance, John Schneider is providing a trailer of firewood for the hot tub and sauna. However John is just one guy, who's doctor has directed him to

[Texascavers] [TCR][Registration & Vendors]

2015-10-05 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Be sure to bring trade goods, cash talks. Paradise Canyon is sheltered from cellular service by the canyon walls so don't expect credit card service at registration & vendors etc. Bring T-Shirts & trade goods for the Caver T's Tradin' Post. There will be a carousel projector available at the

[Texascavers] [TCR][1 Month Away (o.k., 33 Days)]

2015-09-12 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Texas Cavers Reunion is a smidge over a month away, and I am EXCITED! Hopefully El Niño and Oztol will grant us cool weather without a deluge of rainfall, but we all are used to such things and will make the best of it. Events are being organized as I type this, SpeleOlympics will be insidious,

Re: [Texascavers] Punkin Cave Photo

2015-09-07 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
Arburn doesn't know cause he hasn't seen the photo cause he hasn't received the September issue. --Don > On Sep 7, 2015, at 7:31 PM, Carl Kunath via Texascavers > wrote: > > Arburn doesn't know. > I sent a note to Bunnell seeking that information. > It is a

[Texascavers] [TCR][Don's T-Shirt Trading Post]

2015-09-06 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
This year I will be hosting "Don's T-Shirt Trading Post". I'll have some caving shirts up for trade & barter, so remember to bring your own gently used caving T's (or trade items) for trade to TCR. --Don ___ Texascavers mailing list |

Re: [Texascavers] [SuperSpeleOlympics]

2015-09-01 Thread Don Arburn via Texascavers
We expect it. --Don > On Sep 1, 2015, at 6:39 PM, Charles Loving via Texascavers > wrote: > > Can old geezers play? > >> On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 10:36 AM, Aimee Beveridge via Texascavers >> wrote: >> We used to set up a rebelay

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