[Texascavers] Dried Up: Hydrologists dig into Jacob’s Well, prepare for explosive Hill Country growth :

Dried Up: Hydrologists dig into Jacob’s Well, prepare for explosive Hill Country growth https://www.kxan.com/texas-water/dried-up-hydrologists-dig-into-jacobs-well-prepare-for-explosive-hill-country-growth/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing

[Texascavers] 1, 400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander :

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2021-10-08/1400-acre-development-near-hamilton-pool-ignites-push-to-protect-salamander/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list

[Texascavers] Devil’s Sinkhole celebrates its golden anniversary October 1-2 :

Devil’s Sinkhole celebrates its golden anniversary October 1-2 https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/devils-sinkhole-celebrates-its-golden-anniversary-october-1-2/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

[Texascavers] People that shouldn't be in caves :

Texas hiker shares nasty run-in at Enchanted Rock cave this summer https://www.chron.com/life/wildlife/article/cave-at-Enchanted-Rock-16408331.php Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] The Dead Dog Caves

Justin, You might want to check the date on that aerial photo. My best records indicate Luby's was constructed in late 1978 - 1979. Jerry. One seemingly easy to answer question that has turned enigmatic is when exactly the Luby’s was actually constructed. Deed records show them purch

Re: [Texascavers] Dead Dog Cave development

roximately 120 ft long and 15 ft deep. After construction of the Luby's, there was no evidence of where the cave might be located. It was thought that the cave was buried under either the asphalt driveway/parking lot of the cafeteria or the back roadway leading to the Westpark o

[Texascavers] 'Does it go?' Local cave explorer Bev Shade seeks to find the answer :

'Does it go?' Local cave explorer Bev Shade seeks to find the answer https://www.durangotelegraph.com/news/top-stories/does-it-go/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archi

Re: [Texascavers] Tree Roots in Caves

If anyone is interested, I have several more papers that were written on different aspects of the root studies. Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: George Veni To: texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Fri, Apr 30, 2021 8:58 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Tree Roots in Caves

Re: [Texascavers] Cavers

y may leave trash and other mementos of their adventures. These folks have no idea what they're marching off to. Jerry. -Original Message- From: John Brooks To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: SWR >> New Mexico Cavers ; Sandia Grotto Sent: Fri, Apr 23, 2021 5:3

Re: [Texascavers] Government Canyon Karst Project

Hi Marvin, Two things : 1.) Did you receive the check I sent to you on behalf of the TSS ? 2.) Do you have any HCSNA database updates to send me or do you want to do that your self ? Hope things are going well for you and the family ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Marvin

[Texascavers] More Than 1, 500 Acres of Critical Habitat Proposed for Two Central Texas Salamanders :

https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/more-1500-acres-critical-habitat-proposed-two-central-texas-salamanders-2020-09-14/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http

[Texascavers] Natural Bridge Caverns installs new lighting, Wi-Fi, and environmental monitoring system :

--TOUR?instance=home_news_bullets Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

[Texascavers] Into the Planet: The Science and Exploration of Underwater Caves : August 12, Wednesday :

?&utm_source=SIMag&utm_medium=SIMagListing&utm_campaign=August20-SIMag-IntothePlanet&Promo=247193 Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive

[Texascavers] Hall's Cave, Texas: Cooling of Earth caused by eruptions, not meteors

is is incontrovertible evidence for their conclusions, but the study is interesting. Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

Re: [Texascavers] Frio Bat Cave article :

No, the article mentions Project X-Ray but that took place mainly in Ney and Bracken caves. Frio Bat Cave was on a potential list of candidate caves. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Ron Ralph To: texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Mon, Jul 27, 2020 8:06 am Subject: Re: [Texascavers

[Texascavers] Frio Bat Cave article :

South Texas rancher profile: Annandale Ranch’s place in history includes being a vacation spot for millions of bats https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2020/07/24/south-texas-rancher-profile-annandale-ranch-s-pla.html Jerry Atkinson

[Texascavers] World’s largest bat colony can be found just outside San Antonio :

Did you know the world’s largest bat colony can be found just outside San Antonio? Mexican free-tailed bats are important to Texas ecosystem https://www.ksat.com/news/2020/07/24/did-you-know-the-worlds-largest-bat-colony-can-be-found-just-outside-san-antonio/ Jerry Atkinson

[Texascavers] Texas caverns: Everything you need to know about the state’s private and public caves Below the bedrock, explore a cavernous world of breathtaking natural wonders :

https://www.click2houston.com/features/2020/07/17/texas-caverns-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-states-private-and-public-caves/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http

[Texascavers] Scott Harden obituary - 2015 :

his lifeat my house Saturday April 18th starting at 6:30pm.  Anyone interested please RSVP so we’ll knowhow to contact you with more details as we get closer.  Kurt3/19/2015 See attached photo . Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: William R. Elliott To: texascavers Sent: Fri, Oct 11

[Texascavers] Walltopia builds world’s largest artificial cave attraction :

Walltopia builds world’s largest artificial cave attraction https://blooloop.com/news/walltopia-artificial-caves/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com

Re: [Texascavers] Natural Bridge Caverns update

Congratulations to all for a fine discovery ! Gonna have to make t-shirts for that there "Dream Team." Candidates for the Lew Bicking Award I'm sure. Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: Galen Falgout To: texascavers Sent: Thu, Aug 8, 2019 5:20 pm Subject: R

[Texascavers] New publication on the Edwards Aquifer :

quick questions or finding references for more in-depth research. Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http

[Texascavers] House Bill 496 - Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019 :

/all-actions Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

[Texascavers] Another Bob Crisman article :

llow and a great steward of the caves. Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

[Texascavers] More articles on Sheck Exley :

-to-sheck-exley/article_78ea5b56-128e-11e9-b80e-5b40c764923a.html Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http

[Texascavers] Research Underway To Help Track Pollutants In The Edwards Aquifer :

Research Underway To Help Track Pollutants In The Edwards Aquifer http://www.tpr.org/post/research-underway-help-track-pollutants-edwards-aquifer Jerry. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives

[Texascavers] Research Underway To Help Track Pollutants In The Edwards Aquifer :

Research Underway To Help Track Pollutants In The Edwards Aquifer http://www.tpr.org/post/research-underway-help-track-pollutants-edwards-aquifer Jerry. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Halitetites

For those interested, the article that Dwight mentions is in the January-February 1987 issue of the Southwestern Cavers on p. 12. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Dwight To: jerryatkin ; Cave Texas Sent: Thu, Aug 30, 2018 5:56 pm Subject: Re: [SWR CAVERS] Halitetites

[Texascavers] 3D map of Cambria Caverns available on web :

ag to view panoramic photos. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/new-3d-map-of-cambria-cavern-released/1336446207 https://app.trimbleclarity.com/Skybox?fileid=ZW7iHwiX-nE®ion=northAmerica&stoken=jZji66DYhtIAb_fDwsX0k2x3LAOgsyghhuvz_E0Bi6eRIASQw0U7yUfIzkaGMem1 Jerry

[Texascavers] Three Ways Bats Could Bounce Back From Devastating White Nose Syndrome :

=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180618-daily-responsive&spMailingID=34770024&spUserID=NzQwNDU4MTU4MjQS1&spJobID=1301848202&spReportId=MTMwMTg0ODIwMgS2 Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://tex

[Texascavers] Cascade Caverns receives prestigious state award :

CascadeCaverns receives prestigious state award http://www.boernestar.com/news/article_e0b64f6a-5d3f-11e8-b5b5-a3252658a0f1.html Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http

[Texascavers] Austin’s cave frontier gets slowly uncovered :

Austin’s cave frontier gets slowly uncovered https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2018/05/austins-cave-frontier-gets-slowly-uncovered/ Interesting article. Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers

[Texascavers] Bracken Cave Bats Here Earlier, Likely Due to Climate Change, Study Shows :

Bracken Cave Bats Here Earlier, Likely Due to Climate Change, Study Shows https://therivardreport.com/bracken-cave-bats-here-earlier-likely-due-to-climate-change-study-shows/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com

Re: [Texascavers] Just an observation ?

days I'm afraid. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Joe Ranzau To: Cavers Texas Sent: Sat, Feb 3, 2018 7:56 am Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Just an observation ? David has just as much right as the next caver to pontificate on your replacement, how they will fill your enormous

Re: [Texascavers] article on Texas gypsum karst

--- Begin Message --- Thanks, Bill ! When would you be able to layout the GCSNA publication for the TSS ? No hurry; just want to know your schedule. Thanks ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Mixon Bill via Texascavers To: Cavers Texas Cc: Mixon Bill Sent: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 8

Re: [Texascavers] Lascaux Museum

--- Begin Message --- If only some of the wet and muddy crawlway caves were so easy to exit ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: John Brooks via Texascavers To: texascavers Cc: John Brooks Sent: Fri, Dec 22, 2017 8:52 am Subject: [Texascavers] Lascaux Museum https

Re: [Texascavers] 2017 related

--- Begin Message --- Well said by both Geary and John ! Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: John Brooks via Texascavers To: texascavers Cc: John Brooks Sent: Tue, Dec 12, 2017 1:01 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] 2017 related Well said Mr President Schindel. Keep on tweeting

Re: [Texascavers] Tom Meador related

--- Begin Message --- Thanks, David ! Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: PRESTON FORSYTHE via Texascavers To: texascavers Cc: PRESTON FORSYTHE Sent: Fri, Dec 8, 2017 4:12 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Tom Meador related Tom Meador-Interesting and amazing David found that

[Texascavers] Omega-Pacific carabiner recall :

--- Begin Message --- If you own this carabiner, send it back. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Omega-Pacific-Recalls-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death Jerry Atkinson. Chairman - Southwestern Region of the NSS --- End Message

[Texascavers] Has anyone got a copy of this cave book ?

eBook edition that isn't much cheaper. I'd like to look at a copy before spending the money. Jerry Atkinson. jerryat...@aol.com --- End Message --- ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives:

Re: [Texascavers] Sort of related to Gunnel's Cave

--- Begin Message --- Who cares? It's just fun to read ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Charles Loving via Texascavers To: Cavers Texas Cc: Charles Loving Sent: Mon, Nov 6, 2017 6:05 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Sort of related to Gunnel's Cave Once again what is the

Re: [Texascavers] Ambient Temperature of Deep Cave

--- Begin Message --- Depends on the area of the cave. The entrance hall can be up to 76 degF in the summer months. The deeper portions of the cave have a relatively constant temperature of 67 degF based on multi-year data. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Robert B via Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] A landowner obituary

--- Begin Message --- Thanks, David. I wasn't aware that Mr. Hargrove had passed. Jerry. -Original Message- From: David via Texascavers To: CaveTex Cc: David Sent: Wed, Sep 27, 2017 8:12 am Subject: [Texascavers] A landowner obituary >From David

Re: [Texascavers] New TCMA Website!!!

--- Begin Message --- Very nice job! Jerry. jerryat...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Bennett Lee via Texascavers To: 'texascavers@texascavers.com' ; bexargrotto Cc: Bennett Lee Sent: Fri, Sep 1, 2017 6:26 pm Subject: [Texascavers] New TCMA Website!!! I am pleased t

[Texascavers] Anyone know where caver Dale Ellison is living :

--- Begin Message --- Last I knew he was living in Fort Worth back in 2011. If you know how to get a hold of him, please contact me off list. Thanks ! Jerry Atkinson. jerryat...@aol.com --- End Message --- ___ Texascavers mailing list | http

[Texascavers] Cave Diving in Budapest :

--- Begin Message --- What It's Like to Cave Dive in Budapest http://www.scubadiving.com/what-its-like-to-cave-dive-in-budapest Jerry jerryat...@aol.com --- End Message --- ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texasc

Re: [Texascavers] CAVERS

--- Begin Message --- Thanks, OMW ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Charles Loving via Texascavers To: Cavers Texas Cc: Charles Loving Sent: Thu, Aug 3, 2017 3:04 pm Subject: [Texascavers] CAVERS -- Charlie Loving ___ Texascavers

[Texascavers] NMSU professor, students assist with endangered bat species research :

-professor-students-assist-with-endangered-bat-species-research Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com --- End Message --- ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] looking for tips - caving in Missouri

he part of the federal agencies to address the WNS issue, that the leadership of the NSS continues to nibble at the edges of dissent, instead of guiding the NSS through a time of trouble. Jerry Atkinson Chairman - SWR of the National Speleological Society. -Original Message- From:

[Texascavers] Underground chamber world’s fourth largest - La Muñeca Fea in Puebla, Mexico :

--- Begin Message --- Underground chamber world’s fourth largest Expedition into La Muñeca Fea revealed the enormous size of Puebla cave room http://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/underground-chamber-worlds-fourth-largest/ Jerry Atkinson. --- End Message

Re: [Texascavers] a grotto program suggestion

--- Begin Message --- That's a pretty cool video. Beautiful bedrock in the cave ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: David via Texascavers To: texascavers Cc: David Sent: Sat, Jun 10, 2017 2:47 pm Subject: [Texascavers] a grotto program suggestion A presentation about the ca

Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ?

encio." Jerry. -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers To: texascavers Cc: Marvin and Lisa Sent: Thu, Jun 1, 2017 7:31 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Anybody out there still blogging ? Yeah. Despite his statements to the negative, I’m looking forward to readin

[Texascavers] Apache hires U.S. cave institute to study water in West Texas’ Alpine High oil field :

--- Begin Message --- Apache hires U.S. cave institute to study water in West Texas’ Alpine High oil field Posted by David Hunn Date: May 26, 2017 Houston oil and gas company Apache Corp. has hired the nation’s preeminent cave research

Re: [Texascavers] Texas Caver Magazine

Excellent issue of the Texas Caver ! Many thanks to all involved. If possible, could someone list the editors and helpers for this issue ? Thanks again, everyone ! Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Robert B To: Texascavers Sent: Fri, May 5, 2017 6:16 pm

[Texascavers] Family killed during visit to cave in central-east Mexico near Cuetzalan :

http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/family-killed-during-visit-to-cave-in-centraleast-mexico/1029634 Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail

[Texascavers] Fwd: Convention caving on BLM lands :

FYI, please forward to your grottos and membership accordingly. Federal agency permitting details will be forthcoming in the next week or so I am told. Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: Goodbar, James To: blandevoid ; Jerry Atkinson ; Weaver, Eric ; avp Cc: Marikay

[Texascavers] WNS detected in northTexas - what does this mean for New Mexico and Texas :

As most of you know by now, 6counties in north Texas were recently confirmed positive for the presence of Pd(Pseudogymnoascus destructans), the fungus that is the base cause of WNS. 30states, including the recent inclusion of Minnesota and Nebraska, are nowconfirmed positive for the presence of

Re: [Texascavers] Mystery Cave of the Month

Narusawa Hyoketsu (Ice Cave), a 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." Jerry. -Original Message- From: David To: texascavers Sent: Wed, Mar 8, 2017 10:12 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Mystery Cave of the Month

[Texascavers] Article on the old North Texas Speleological Society :

ave on the second day, all heralded 2-year-old Joanna Hoffman as "the littlest speleologist." Among those participating were Joanna and her parents, Ann and Joe Hoffman; Bonnie, Andrea, Norman and John Jenkins; Joey and Stacy Hoffman, and Jerry David and Diane Metler. By the 198

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] How to photograph a cave

If you like Robbie's photos, then check out his portfolio gallery on his website. http://www.shonephotography.com/portfolios/ Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: Lee H. Skinner To: SWR Mailing List ; texascavers list ; Sandia Grotto Sent: Tue, Feb 21, 2017 1:08 pm Su

[Texascavers] Why We Don't Share Cave Locations :

d you local grotto, and learn more about caving, http://caves.org. http://chuck-sutherland.blogspot.com/2016/11/why-we-dont-share-cave-locations.html ***8 Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascav

[Texascavers] Volunteers needed for the 2017 NSS Convention, New Mexico :

t fits your timeline. Registration for Convention can be done online at: http://nss2017.caves.org/index.php That link provides other Convention-related information as well. I hope to see you in Rio Rancho this summer ! Jerry Atkinson Chairman - Southwestern Region - National Speleological S

Re: [Texascavers] Green place in Mexico

amous caves is Poza Zacaton which has had much written about it. Jerry Atkinson. jerryat...@aol.com -Original Message- From: via Texascavers To: texascavers Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2017 8:44 am Subject: [Texascavers] Green place in Mexico While cruising around on Google earth the W

[Texascavers] A new children's book: A Dark, Dark Cave :

ative play. This just-spooky-enough story is sure to become a read-aloud favorite. Hardcover, 40 pages PublishedMay 24th 2016 by Viking Books for Young Readers http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26192983-a-dark-dark-cave Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@ao

[Texascavers] Nonprofit acquires 4-acre cave preserve in Cedar Park, Texas :

association’s website at tcmacaves.org. Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com The gated entrance to A.J. & B.L. Wilcox Cave on the newly acquired Wilcox Cave Pres

[Texascavers] Researchers "Translate" Bat Talk. Turns Out, They Argue—A Lot :

4/?utm_source=&utm_medium=smithsoniandaily&utm_campaign=email&spMailingID=27416568&spUserID=NzQwNDU4MTU4MjQS1&spJobID=944862046&spReportId=OTQ0ODYyMDQ2S0 Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texasca

[Texascavers] David McKenzie - a giant among cavers, has passed :

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of David McKenzie, best known as the author of the Walls cave mapping program. David began exploring caves with the University of Texas Speleological Society in the early 1960’s. This quickly developed into his primary focus, and as mathematic

[Texascavers] Report on Significant Scientific Research in Carlsbad Cavern National Park’s Lechuguilla Cave :

park regulations, visitation or park tours, call 575-785-2232 or visit www.nps.gov/cave. http://krwg.org/post/report-significant-scientific-research-carlsbad-cavern-national-park-s-lechuguilla-cave Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers

[Texascavers] Florida cave divers set world record for longest underwater cave dive :

tance-record Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/

[Texascavers] Bacardi adds bat housing to Florida plant :

le of Bacardi rum. http://www.dailyprogress.com/to-the-bat-cave-bacardi-adds-bat-housing-to-florida/article_3304e38b-b124-523c-91a7-c0b7ea5fccb4.html Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascav

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

have experience editing. Coons don't like to beat their heads against the wall too often, - leads to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as you call it. Jerry Atkinson (old coon). -Original Message- From: Rafal Kedzierski via Texascavers To: texascavers Sent: Sat, Oct 15, 2016

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

s that are timely and actually appear to have been published by an organization that gave a hoot. Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: Ellie Falgout To: undisclosed-recipients:; Sent: Fri, Oct 14, 2016 12:14 pm Subject: Texas Caver Magazine Ready TSA Members, The lon

[Texascavers] New novel on the market: The Devil's Sinkhole :

Book review by Michael Barnes of Austin360 : “The Devil’s Sinkhole.” by Bill Wittliff. University of Texas Press. Wittliff appears at BookPeople on Oct. 10. We can’t wait to bury ourselves deeper into this sequel to Witliff’s highly praised first novel, “The Devil’s Backbone.” Set in a rugged s

[Texascavers] James Estes has died :

with Dr. Phil Christopher officiating. Interment will be in Myrtle Cemetery in Ennis, Texas Thursday September 22 alongside his mother and father. Family visitation is Thursday, September 22 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Elliot-Hamil funeral Home, 542 Hickory Street. He will be missed. Jerry

[Texascavers] Cave Formations Carry Clues About Ancient Earthquakes :

Cave Formations Carry Clues About Ancient Earthquakes : http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/cave-formations-carry-clues-about-ancient-earthquakes-180960419/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&no-ist Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing

[Texascavers] Cave study designed to solve puzzle of prehistoric megadroughts in the western U.S. :

Cave study designed to solve puzzle of prehistoric megadroughts in the western U.S. http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2016/08/cave-study-designed-to-solve-puzzle-of-prehistoric-megadroughts-in-the-western-u-s/ Jerry Atkinson. ___ Texascavers mailing list

Re: [Texascavers] Trip Report #3 of 50

Au contraire mon ami ! Locklear provides entertainment to the masses and is easily deleted with little trouble or travail. Back to your cave ole surly hodag ! Jerry. -Original Message- From: Charles Loving via Texascavers To: Cavers Texas Sent: Sun, Jul 17, 2016 5:57 am Subject

Re: [Texascavers] away from e-mail

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

[Texascavers] James Reddell receives 2016 KWI Karst Award :

have included Art Palmer, Nicholas Crawford, Norm Pace, Ron Kerbo, Jim Goodbar, John R. Holsinger, Will White, Derek Ford, Patty Jo Watson, Tom Kunz, and David Culver, among others. Please extend a well earned congratulations to James the next time you see him ! Jerry

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

ing a poor-boy version of crowd-sourcing from within the caving community. No excuses for dinner tonight. If I insulted you, I apologize. But as you said in your first email or so, that's your issue. Thank you for your donation. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Rafal Kedzierski vi

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

ple solutions to the worlds problems aren't actually all that simple. Please keep that in mind as you instruct the world as to how it should be done. In the mean time, I haven't seen you two actually donating anything but grief. Make something happen or get off the soap box. Jerry. -

[Texascavers] Server problems :

There seems to be an epidemic of server-related problems that are effecting several cave-related sites. Folks are having problems with the TCMA, TSS, TSA, and at least one out-of-state site. Please have your web IT folks have a look at it. Thanks ! Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

oving, but your interest and motivation will win the hearts and minds of your fellow cavers. Jerry Atkinson Texas Speleological Survey -Original Message- From: Scott C via Texascavers To: texascavers Sent: Sat, Jun 11, 2016 12:18 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Pro

Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help :

Thanks, Marvin ! I appreciate the grotto's involvement. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Marvin and Lisa via Texascavers To: texascavers Sent: Sat, Jun 11, 2016 11:08 am Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Fwd: Powell’s Cave Gate Project Needs Your Help : Jerry, I plan to make a m

[Texascavers] Insect found in one of deepest caves on the planet can fly in total darkness :

Bizarre insect found in one of deepest caves on the planet can fly in total darkness - and researchers think it may use its LEGS to feel the way New species has large wings and long front legs that may act as 'feelers' This suggests it can fly, which no obligatory cave-dwellers are known to do B

[Texascavers] Univ. of Kentucky Archaeologists Protect and Restore Precious Artifacts Found in Mammoth Cave :

UK Archaeologists Protect and Restore Precious Artifacts Found in Mammoth Cave During Extensive Underground Renovations By Gail Hairston Published: May 27, 2016 University of Kentucky News http://uknow.uky.edu/content/uk-archaeologists-prote

Re: [Texascavers] valuable species

ass of the earth is actually underground, as we used to encounter well established microbial communities in drill wells thousands of feet deep. This truly is the beginning of the age of the microbe in biological sciences. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Andy Gluesenkamp via Texas

[Texascavers] Unknown species hide among Texas cave crickets :

Unknown species hide among Texas cave crickets bySarah Zielinski 11:29am, March 24, 2016 There’s no need to trek to the wilds of Borneo or the deepest Amazon if you want to discover a new species. There is at least one — and perhaps more — hiding among Ceuthophilus cave

[Texascavers] Chichén Itzá article, Part I :

-part-one Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

[Texascavers] New GSA publication on caves and karst :

Caves and karst: Worlds within worlds across time GSA Special Paper 516 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-01/gsoa-cak011416.php Karst aquifers are the world's most productive yet vulnerable groundwater systems, serving as the so

[Texascavers] Smithsonian article - A Journey to the Oldest Cave Paintings in the World :

Nice article on the oldest known cave art. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journey-oldest-cave-paintings-world-180957685/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&no-ist Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR] Fwd: public lands encounter

ir opinion, whether or not they know what they are talking about. The BLM and other government agencies would do themselves and the the public a great service if they conducted an aggressive education program that addressed public lands. Jerry Atkinson. -Original Message- From: torn

[Texascavers] New owner of Avery Ranch Cave plans to continue educational mission :

New owner of Avery Ranch Cave plans to continue educational mission http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/new-owner-of-avery-ranch-cave-plans-to-continue-ed/nppZr/ Jerry Atkinson jerryat...@aol.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http

Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry

A possible revisit to Big Bend, perhaps ? Jerry. -Original Message- From: Nico Escamilla via Texascavers To: Texascavers Mailing List Sent: Fri, Dec 11, 2015 12:55 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Rope inquiry It sure does.. Details provided on a “Need to Know” basis with proper

[Texascavers] New update for TexBib available from the TSS website :

directors. Jerry Atkinson currently manages the TexBib project. David McKenzie wrote Reselect, the search engine program whichis downloadable with the bibliography below. The bibliography can be searched by author, keywords, dates, or combinations. Examples of keywords used are : "cave name"

[Texascavers] Dr. Trevor Ford, 90, to be awarded honorary doctorate for services to cave science :

Geologist, 90, to be awarded honorary doctorate for services to cave science By Leicester Mercury | Posted: November 03, 2015 By Samantha Fisher http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Geologist-90-awarded-honorary-docto

Re: [Texascavers] Jim McLane photo

Here's another photo of Jim in more recent years. I believe it was taken in 2006. Not sure by whom. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Carl Kunath via Texascavers To: TexasCavers Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2015 10:19 pm Subject: [Texascavers] Jim McLane photo Like all of y

[Texascavers] UNM researcher awarded National Speleological Society Science Award :

UNM researcher awarded National Speleological Society Science Award September 17, 2015 Victor Polyak, senior research scientist in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UNM, was recently awarded the National Speleological Society (NSS) Science award for his dedication to the rese

Re: [Texascavers] Only above-water microbes play a role in H2S cave development indicated in Frasassi Cave research :

only minor sulfuric acid is generated below the water table by microbes. Jerry. -Original Message- From: Josh Rubinstein via Texascavers To: Cavers Texas ; Paul Winter Sent: Thu, Sep 3, 2015 4:06 pm Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Only above-water microbes play a role in H2S cave

[Texascavers] Only above-water microbes play a role in H2S cave development indicated in Frasassi Cave research :

Only above-water microbes play a role in cave development September 2, 2015 http://phys.org/news/2015-09-above-water-microbes-role-cave.html http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0009254115002880 Only the microbes located

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