.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?page=lifestorypid=150760727
Here is a link to Dr. Tom Barr's obituary. Very nicely done. I remember my
first conversation with him in the mid 1980's when I was a young scientist just
starting out in my career. He actually called me
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?page=lifestorypid=150760727
Here is a link to Dr. Tom Barr's obituary. Very nicely done. I remember my
first conversation with him in the mid 1980's when I was a young scientist just
starting out in my career. He actually called me
Here is a very nice write up on the passing of Tom Barr by Brian and Lynn
Roebuck and Thor Bahrman.
Geary
Sad news - Dr. Thomas C. Barr Jr. By: Brian Roebuck (Normandy,
Tennessee)
It is with profound sadness that Lynn and I inform the caving family of the
passing of our dear friend
Here is a very nice write up on the passing of Tom Barr by Brian and Lynn
Roebuck and Thor Bahrman.
Geary
Sad news - Dr. Thomas C. Barr Jr. By: Brian Roebuck (Normandy,
Tennessee)
It is with profound sadness that Lynn and I inform the caving family of the
passing of our dear friend
I heard the sad news that Tom Barr passed away yesterday. He was a long time
NSS Member, former NSS President, author of Caves of Tennessee, noted karst
biologist, gentleman, and scholar.
He will be missed.
Geary Schindel
I heard the sad news that Tom Barr passed away yesterday. He was a long time
NSS Member, former NSS President, author of Caves of Tennessee, noted karst
biologist, gentleman, and scholar.
He will be missed.
Geary Schindel
I heard the sad news that Tom Barr passed away yesterday. He was a long time
NSS Member, former NSS President, author of Caves of Tennessee, noted karst
biologist, gentleman, and scholar.
He will be missed.
Geary Schindel
On NPR's Fresh Air program, to air today in San Antonio at 11 am, Werner Herzog
will be interviewed about his new film and about the Cave of Forgotten Dreams.
I wonder if this is the same Warner Herzog who is/was the famous mountain
climber.
Geary
From: jerryat...@aol.com
From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:50 AM
To: jerryat...@aol.com; Texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Bear DNA is clue to age of Chauvet cave art :
On NPR's Fresh Air program, to air today in San Antonio at 11 am, Werner
On NPR's Fresh Air program, to air today in San Antonio at 11 am, Werner Herzog
will be interviewed about his new film and about the Cave of Forgotten Dreams.
I wonder if this is the same Warner Herzog who is/was the famous mountain
climber.
Geary
From: jerryat...@aol.com
From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:50 AM
To: jerryat...@aol.com; Texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Bear DNA is clue to age of Chauvet cave art :
On NPR's Fresh Air program, to air today in San Antonio at 11 am, Werner
On NPR's Fresh Air program, to air today in San Antonio at 11 am, Werner Herzog
will be interviewed about his new film and about the Cave of Forgotten Dreams.
I wonder if this is the same Warner Herzog who is/was the famous mountain
climber.
Geary
From: jerryat...@aol.com
From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:50 AM
To: jerryat...@aol.com; Texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Bear DNA is clue to age of Chauvet cave art :
On NPR's Fresh Air program, to air today in San Antonio at 11 am, Werner
Thanks for the heads up.
Geary
From: Charlie A [mailto:caveryt.59...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 2:44 PM
To: Jim Kennedy
Cc: Fritz Holt; greater_houston_gro...@yahoogroups.com; Texascavers; Geary
Schindel
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: DEVIL'S SINKHOLE TPW TV program
We
Thanks for the heads up.
Geary
From: Charlie A [mailto:caveryt.59...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 2:44 PM
To: Jim Kennedy
Cc: Fritz Holt; greater_houston_gro...@yahoogroups.com; Texascavers; Geary
Schindel
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: DEVIL'S SINKHOLE TPW TV program
We
Thanks for the heads up.
Geary
From: Charlie A [mailto:caveryt.59...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 2:44 PM
To: Jim Kennedy
Cc: Fritz Holt; greater_houston_gro...@yahoogroups.com; Texascavers; Geary
Schindel
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: DEVIL'S SINKHOLE TPW TV program
We
the talk. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you.
Geary Schindel
Chief Technical Officer
Edwards Aquifer Authority
210.222.2204
A Lifetime Caving in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico
Peter Jones, from Camden, Maine, has been caving and photographing in the
Guadalupe
the talk. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you.
Geary Schindel
Chief Technical Officer
Edwards Aquifer Authority
210.222.2204
A Lifetime Caving in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico
Peter Jones, from Camden, Maine, has been caving and photographing in the
Guadalupe
the talk. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you.
Geary Schindel
Chief Technical Officer
Edwards Aquifer Authority
210.222.2204
A Lifetime Caving in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico
Peter Jones, from Camden, Maine, has been caving and photographing in the
Guadalupe
. This can't happen without a volunteer.
The position offers no salary but promises fame and glory and the undying
gratitude of your fellow members.
Please contact Geary Schindel, Administrative Vice President at
gschin...@edwardsaquifer.orgmailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org or
210.326.1576
UT Grotto Trip Report
I attended the UT Grotto meeting last night which can be a trip in its own
right. Matt and Gary did a great job running the meeting. They had a most
excellent speaker (suave, debonair, and good looking to boot), probably the
best meeting they've had since the Buda BOG
FYI,
Subject: Invitation to Karst Workshop and HydroDays
Dear Friends of Holey Rocks,
I want to personally invite you to join us in Fayetteville and the southern
Ozarks for 4 days of technical papers, field trips, a float trip, and field
demonstrations in late April. The webpage describes
public.
Improving our web pages are also important and the NSS is working on that very
issue. This includes design and content but that is another issue.
Geary Schindel
Administrative Vice President
National Speleological Society
From: R D Milhollin [mailto:rdmilhol...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday
Bill,
Bill, you really shit on that proposal. When I discussed the issue regarding
NSS Funding at the grotto meeting last night, they wanted to donate cash. I
recommended that they look at donating some books instead which had a couple of
purposes; 1, to raise a little money for the NSS; 2,
Bill,
Nice job and very generous offer.
I wanted to add a couple of things, Ron Ralph gave a very nice speech on
joining the NSS and supporting organized caving at the Bexar Grotto last nigh.
While I know that times are tough, we do need to increase NSS membership and
NSS exposure to the
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/02/14/2011-02-14_2_university_of_florida_students_die_after_getting_trapped_in_cave_during_trip_i.html
More on the Ellison's body recoveries.
This link was posted on TAGNET.
Geary
occasions, we have had to cancel
or move the talk. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you.
Geary Schindel
Chief Technical Officer
Edwards Aquifer Authority
210.222.2204
Demonstrating interconnection between a wastewater application facility and a
first magnitude spring
Bill,
Thanks for a most interesting email. As you pointed out, Bretz is/was a pretty
famous guy among geologists for much more than his work on caves. Neat that
you took the time to look him up and meet with him in person. I'm sure that he
appreciated it. I think I have an original copy of
A TAGNET post noted that there were two fatalities in Ellison's Cave. Here is
the link to an article in the
Chattanooga Times Free Press.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/feb/12/2-found-dead-walker-cave/
Geary
Folks,
Edwards Aquifer Authority is pleased to announce that Dr. John Mylroie,
Professor of Geosciences at Mississippi State University, will be the
Authority's next Distinguished Lecturer. The lecture will be held on
Wednesday, April 13 at Southwest Research Institute from 9AM to 4 PM. The
. MARY'S STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215
(210) 222.2204 OFFICE
(210) 299.5262 FAX
(210) 326.1576 MOBILE
From: Geary Schindel
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 3:13 PM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Cc: Elida G.Bocanegra
Subject: John Mylroie speaking on April 13.
Folks,
Edwards Aquifer Authority
Society.
Become a candidate for the 2011 Director Election **Or give us a lead on
someone else who would make a good candidate.**
Contact Allan Weberg IMMEDIATELY
aweb...@comcast.netmailto:aweb...@comcast.net
(Revised) Deadline Feb 10, 2011. Learn More:
caves.org/committee/nominating
Geary
I’ve been to the Nullarbor Plain and I can tell you there are no trees there
which is the derivation of the name Null – as in no and Arbor as in trees.
However, it is (was) a good place to look for meteorites as it is a flat
featureless limestone plain. Any dark colored rock on the surface is
example of public outreach
regarding caves and karst. Maybe having a state wide education meeting for the
general public and caves is something that a Texas caving organization should
do.
Geary Schindel
Administrative Vice President
National Speleological Society
Note the post from Joe
See the link below for a job posting for a Stewardship Coordinator for the
City's conservation easements.
Please note the application deadline is January 27.
Geary
Subject: Management Analyst (read Stewardship Coordinator) Job Posting
Folks,
I saw there is a Level I Cave Rescue Operations and Management Seminar that
will be held from February 5 to 13, 2011 at Colorado Bend State Park, Bend,
Texas. The NCRC courses are outstanding and also an excellent value.
Contact DJ Walker for more information at 512 751-6010
Geary
Very nice,
Thanks,
Geary
From: Marvin Lisa [mailto:mlmil...@gvtc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 6:21 PM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] New pictures of the Martian pits
Pictures: Guatemala Sinkhole Adds to World's Famous Pits
Not sure that I would place all these on the list but they are impressive none
the less. From the NGS web page.
Geary
Bill,
We were able to lower the water level at Dead Mans Cave in Kendall County
during the caving accident by removing some rocks at the entrance. This
lowered the water level a few inches which was enough to allow the recovery to
occur without diving. It only worked because the rocks were
Folks,
Here is a short clip the TPWD will be airing April 17-24, 2011 on PBS stations.
This is a you tube link and will have improved resolution and audio for airing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiec5uEfX1I
Abe Moore, with TPWD, asked that I forward it to cavers.
Thanks,
Geary
Folks,
I saw Deadly Decent on Friday night and watched it again with a friend on
Saturday and was greatly disappointed. In my opinion, it was very contrived,
melodramatic, and just plain over the top.
I had many many issues with the program – including caving safety,
conservation,
Folks,
The guinea pigs have been spoken for. I'm not sure if they are going to end up
as dinner, breeding livestock, pets, or all of the above. Anyway, they are off
the table for the moment LOL.
Also, thanks for all the recipes, I'll keep them in mind for future dinner
plans. Seems that
Is anyone traveling from Houston to San Antonio in December. I have a well
packer I need to have brought to San Antonio and I'm willing to help cover gas
expenses. Email or call me off line.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel
210.326.1576 cell
Folks,
A fellow employee is giving away two very plump and organically raised guinea
pigs with a cage. They even answer when called so you wouldn't have to chase
them around the cage to catch them. Anyway, if someone is looking for an
alternative to turkey, ham or pork, for Christmas, they
Wait a minute, it depends upon the employer and conference and your position.
Some private firms will cover conference costs, other will not. And if you
work for a government agency, you may or may not have your costs covered, or
are limited to in state conferences, or one day conferences (no
I'm not sure how relevant the Sportman's Law is these days - at least for
hunting and tubing. I have not read the Sportsman Law in Texas in 10 years so
I don't know if it really excludes activities if you pay for them. I would
assume that there is not a lot of free hunting left in Texas and
: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_4755.html
Here is the latest travel warning from the State Department for Mexico.
Geary
I would find it hard to believe that enough swamp gas could do this. However,
a leaking gasoline tank at or near the hotel or a broken natural gas line could
do it.
I thought the quotes from George V. and Lee F. were good. Someone actually did
some research to find these two.
Geary
From:
This is a reminder that we are having a party tonight in honor of Jill Orr who
will soon be the dearly departed Jill Orr (she is moving to San Diego). The
party is at the Schindel's house at 11310 Whisper Dawn, San Antonio. Phone is
210-479-2151. This is a pot luck affair and all cavers are
The Edwards Aquifer is looking for someone with art experience to make a
replica of a large fossil (ammonite approximately 1 foot in diameter). The
Education Program would like to have a copy of the fossil made out of a light
weight material so they can carry it between schools as part of a
Charles,
I've been to the cave once or twice and was also interested in a map.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel
From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org]
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:32 PM
To: mark.al...@l-3com.com
Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Parks Ranch
Party Announcement
Friday, October 22, 2010 7:03 PM until whenever.
Reason: Celebration of Earth's birthday (6,014 years young) and Jill Orr send
off party.
For those who don't know, Jill will be relocating to San Diego soon.
We'll have the grill going and some drinks but feel free to bring
Folks,
I had a similar problem once when I tried to poke my eye out at work. I had a
strap on a brief case blow out and the metal attachment swung up and hit the
lens of my eye. (This is a real common problem using bungee cords) Needless
to say, I thought I had poked it out and the eye
Forwarded at the request of Jill Orr.
Geary
From: Jill Orr [mailto:jor...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:19 PM
To: Geary Schindel
Subject: TCMA fundraiser
Fundraiser Reminder
TCMA is hosting our annual yard sale fundraiser
at the 2010 TCR,
and we are asking for your donations
There is a webinar today at 2PM CDT on White Nose by Peter Youngbaer with the
NSS.
See the note below.
Geary
When: Tuesday, September 28, 12PM (PDT)
Who: Peter Youngbaer, Liaison on White Nose Syndrome for the National
Speleological Society
What: White Nose Syndrome in Bats: A Conservation
Seems that every day of the week has been a Monday lately.
Thanks,
Geary
From: Fritz Holt [mailto:fh...@townandcountryins.com]
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 5:04 PM
To: Geary Schindel; robert martin; texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] TN caver moving to San Antonio
Geary
Rob,
Welcome to Texas and make sure that you check out the Bexar Grotto.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each week at Chesters Hamburgers on 281 and
Mecca.
Call if you need any directions.
Geary
210.479.2151 home
Geary M. Schindel, P.G.
Chief Technical Officer
EDWARDS AQUIFER
A U T
will be provided upon
reservation. Space is limited for both classes so early registration is
recommended. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 21, 2010.
For registration or more information, please contact:
Geary Schindel
gschin...@edwardsaquifer.orgmailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
will be provided upon
reservation. Space is limited for both classes so early registration is
recommended. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 23, 2010.
For registration or more information, please contact:
Geary Schindel
gschin...@edwardsaquifer.orgmailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
210-326-1576
Folks,
Sue and I are having a party in honor of Dr. Ralph Ewers, the Edwards Aquifer
Authority Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Friday, September 17, 2010 at
our house in San Antonio. The party will start around 7 PM until around
midnight. We will have a grill going and providing
deadline is Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
For registration or more information, please contact:
Geary Schindel
gschin...@edwardsaquifer.orgmailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
210-326-1576 cell
210-479-2151 home
Here is a link the Texas Parks and Wildlife prepared regarding White Nose
Syndrome.
Thought you might like to see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YifcpmE53M0
Given a choice between a canvas bag and a steel bucket, I think I would take
the steel bucket with a top cover any day. If you think about anything coming
down a 2,000 foot deep shaft, I think you're going to want some steel over your
head.
Regarding the time issue for drilling, this is not
Folks,
The Edwards Aquifer Authority recently released a report titled Tracing
Groundwater Flowpaths in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Panther Springs
Creek Basin, Northern Bexar County, Texas. A copy of the report can be viewed
as a PDF at the Authority's Web page at
Here is an email that I received from Maureen Handler from the Chattanooga
area. She is looking for a Civil/Environmental Engineer.
Geary
Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer
Business is BUSY! I am looking for an entry level civil or environmental
engineer to join a dynamic
From: Geary Schindel
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 12:16 PM
To: Geary Schindel
Subject: Ralph Ewers to speak at the Bexar Grotto Meeting tonight at 7 PM,
Chesters Hamburgers on 281 north and Mecca Drive
The program for the Bexar Grotto meeting will Dr. Ralph Ewers from Eastern
Kentucky
David,
You may want to try National, they are one of the few national car rental
firms left that isn't franchised and didn't have an outrageous drop off fee.
At least that is what I remember when I was a road dog.
Anyway, check for coupons and deals though your airlines, they offer some
Folks,
If any of you were planning to take the Wilderness First Aid class being
offered the first weekend in August by Ms. Vicky Smith, she has had to cancel
the class for personal reasons. She is very sorry for the inconvenience and
will reschedule as soon as possible.
Geary
FYI, for those interested in water issues in the greater Edwards Aquifer/San
Antonio area.
Geary
Edwards Aquifer Philosophical Society -
aka brown bag luncheon
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Conference Room
Edwards Aquifer Authority
1615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX
We are
This was posted on the NSS Cavers Forum, cave diving section by Forrest Wilson.
World class cavediving film maker, Wes Skiles, passed away yesterday (July 21).
He was working on a video off West Palm Marathon, FL. He was on a rebreather at
the time. I have no other details right now.
My
can, and
come scoop them out in 6 months to a year.
I feel a road trip coming on.
Geary
-Original Message-
From: Albach [mailto:ralb...@austin.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:11 PM
To: Jim Kennedy
Cc: Geary Schindel; texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: Almagre
I'm
It appears to me that they are shallow ponds for raising fish or prawns. They
may have a net covering to keep birds from eating all the critters or keeping
the prawns from getting sunburned.
Check out Lilly Ponds Water Gardens, near Sugarloaf Mountain Natural Area,
southeast of Frederick,
I agree, I've abused my PT lights and they have lasted longer than any other
light I've owned. They also have an excellent customer service program.
Geary
From: Alex Sproul [mailto:imoca...@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 8:40 AM
To: jerryat...@aol.com
Cc: Texascavers@texascavers.com
I'm not sure that these are caves as much as large complex limestone mines.
The companies that own the mines rent the space out for storage for all kinds
of things and if I remember correctly they also had a fairly large office
complex as space was cheap. For storing critical documents, aging
Folks,
Mountain Gear has Petzl Ascenders on sale for $55.97 from $69.95.
There are also some good deals on locking carabiners but I would recommend you
not get the self or auto locking biners
You can find them by googling Mountain Gear or maybe the links below will work.
Geary
the San
Antonio area, the San Antonio Home for Wayward Cavers may be open (my house).
Call ahead to reserve a space in the class or at the house.
Geary Schindel
Ms Smith's contact information is below.
Victoria R Smith, BAAS, LP, NREMT-P
Rescue Training Coordinator
SAFD BCLS AED Training
Folks,
If you would like a flyer describing the courses, please contact either me or
Ms. Smith and will be happy to forward them. Ms. Smith's email address is
above.
Geary
From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:04 AM
To: texascavers
FYI,
Geary
From: Gail Gallegos [mailto:gail.galle...@sanantonio.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: Medina River Nature Preserve Officer JOB OPENING
Importance: High
My previous position of Nature Preserve Officer at the wonderful Medina River
Natural Area is currently open and
.
Geary
From: lyndon@gmail.com [mailto:lyndon@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Lyndon Tiu
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 7:33 AM
To: mark.al...@l-3com.com; Geary Schindel; Charles Goldsmith
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
Thanks to Mark's superior negotiation skillZ. We are back
To: Geary Schindel; Lyndon Tiu; Charles Goldsmith
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
We'll be sure to include you on any future communiqués, Geary.
Besides being geologically strange, according to LCSP staff, it's supposed to
be haunted, as well.
But, we've never heard/seen anything
That we can do for your.
Geary
From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 8:18 AM
To: Geary Schindel; Lyndon Tiu; Charles Goldsmith
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
No can do, Geary, but, thanks for the invite!
I would love to get
Joe, Grace, Geoff, or Aimee, or anyone else
I was asked a very interesting question today about the Texas Cavers poster.
What cave is representative by the cave map at the top of the poster.
It has a Crownover Entrance listed on the map but no name. Is this Crownover
Saltpeter Cave in
Thanks all,
Looks like the mystery is solved.
g
From: lyndon@gmail.com [mailto:lyndon@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Lyndon Tiu
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 9:26 AM
To: Charles Goldsmith
Cc: Geary Schindel; mark.al...@l-3com.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
Definitely
Sorry about that guys,
I won't comment any more.
Geary
From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com]
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 9:41 AM
To: Lyndon Tiu; Charles Goldsmith
Cc: Geary Schindel
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
Talk about great minds thinking alike
-3com.com; Geary Schindel
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
Now I remember. The 3rd incident was trouble with the key, as Ellie mentioned
in her email to Mark.
But also, there was the fajita incident during the ICS itself. The Longhorn
concession restaurant prepared a fajita buffet
the owner and even then, don't do it.
G
From: lyndon@gmail.com [mailto:lyndon@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Lyndon Tiu
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:27 AM
To: Charles Goldsmith
Cc: mark.al...@l-3com.com; Geary Schindel
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Poster
Now I remember. The 3rd incident
I sent him an email yesterday asking for more information but haven't heard
back from him yet. We have two downhole cameras and may be able to help if it
is relevant to our research interests or area.
Geary
From: Butch Fralia [mailto:bfra...@maverickgrotto.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Then again, it's hard not to duplicate work if the previous work is all secret
or the cavers won't talk to you. I've seen this numerous times where some
caver gets offended because someone else has contacted the owner or
rediscovered their cave. It seems to be the universal caving constant
Carbine and LEDs both offer some advantages.
With Carbide,
You can start a fire, even on snow,
Make carbide bombs,
Stay warm, even in a cold wet cave
Provide a carbide assist for someone stuck in a crawl
Cut rope or webbing - whether intentional or unintentional
Cook your lunch
Cause your pack
I know of two other issues with fire related to cavers.
There was a trip into Hidden River Cave Complex in Kentucky in the mid 80's
when some cavers - I think Phi Odel and Duke Hopper were the trip leaders, when
the ceiling of a crawlway caught on fire and blue flames were burning for about
...@edwardsaquifer.orgmailto:ebocane...@edwardsaquifer.org. The cost
of the seminar will be $20.00 or $10.00 for students. Additional information
will be posted on the Authority's web page in the near future at
www.edwardsaquifer.orghttp://www.edwardsaquifer.org
Thank you,
Geary Schindel
Folks,
I wanted to thank everyone that attended Monica Ponce's presentation today at
noon at the Edwards Aquifer Authority. We had one of our largest turnouts of
any Brown Bag we've held and a number of cavers were in attendance. I think
Ron Fieseler won the award for the longest distance
Subject: ARC Wilderness First Aid Training Aug 6 - 8, 2010
What?
American Red Cross - Wilderness First Aid Training.
When?
7PM to 10 PM, Friday, August 6th
9AM to 6 PM, Saturday, August 7th
9AM to 6 PM, Sunday, August 8th.
Participants MUST attend all sessions
Where?
Sally Cheever Girl Scout
I will say that this is an excellent course and teaches important life skills.
I would encourage anyone that caves or is every more than 30 minutes away from
EMS to take this course (that's everyone who ever leaves the city).
If you are from out of town and want to attend, let me know and we
Graham Schindel sent me this.
Geary
Not sure if this has gone through Cave Tex but it should.
Cavers,
Here is a note sent out from BCI about a bat killing video. As if WNS isn't
enough...
-
A recent episode of Discovery Channel's Man vs. Wild featured Bear Grylls
and this confirms the fact
that I will never watch him again.
Mark
From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: Fri 5/28/2010 7:51 AM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] FW: Man vs. Wild: Man vs. Bats
Graham Schindel sent me this.
Geary
Remember, what doesn't kill you usually hurts like Hell. Getting your hair
caught in a rack usually ranks right up there in the hurts like Hell category.
Geary
-Original Message-
From: Mixon Bill [mailto:bmixon...@austin.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 2:08 PM
To: Cavers Texas
a technical solution using the tools you have
on you - most importantly - your experience and your brain.
Geary
From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 2:19 PM
To: Geary Schindel
Cc: Mixon Bill; Cavers Texas
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] dumb list
Depends
Folks,
Getting something caught in your rack such as hair, tissue, clothes, etc should
not be a major emergency. Escaping from this problem using your safety
ascender should be well practiced and relatively routine. Otherwise, a simple
mistake with an easy solution can result in that
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