The previously announced TSC workday has been rescheduled to Sat, Feb 8.
> On Jan 20, 2020, at 8:53 PM, Joe & Evelynn wrote:
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> There is a work day scheduled at the Texas Speleology Center on Saturday, Feb
> 1 starting at 9:00 am. We are continuing work on prepar
There is a work day scheduled at the Texas Speleology Center on Saturday, Feb 1
starting at 9:00 am. We are continuing work on preparing the basement for
housing the TSS library and archive. Projects include continuing the wall
around the utility area, additional light fixtures, moving some
The TSS is holding its Board meeting next Saturday Jan 25 at our old office at
the JJ Pickle Research Campus in Austin. The meeting will start at 9:30 am. We
welcome anyone who has an interest in Texas cave data, survey, or developing
publications to attend. The TSS is currently looking for
There is a work day scheduled at the Texas Speleology Center next Saturday, Nov
23 starting at 9:00 am. We are continuing work on preparing the basement for
housing the TSS library and archive. Projects include starting a wall around
the utility area, wiring in new light fixtures and repainting
Find out what the TSS has been doing the past year and learn about our plans
for moving to the new Texas Speleology Center! We will hold a brief meeting at
TCR this Saturday October 12 at 11:30 am near the TSS sales tent. We will be
done in time for the TCMA meeting at Noon.
Thanks,
Yes, all those could be useful!
Thanks,
Joe
> On Apr 18, 2019, at 8:46 PM, Bob Burnett wrote:
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> Joe, Rune here. Should I bring my string trimmer, blower, vacuum, mower and
> /or additional tools and equipment?
> Thanks,
> Rune
>
> From: Joe & Evelynn
> Se
If anyone is available to help, there is a workday at the Texas Speleology
Center this Saturday starting at 10 am. Tasks include cleaning up the inside
for next weekend’s memorial event for William, weed-eating/mowing outside, and
installing a new door. If you need directions, please let me
There will be a work day at the new Texas Speleology Center (TSC) this Saturday
Nov 3. Come check out this new caver facility which will be the headquarters
for TSS, TCMA, and AMCS! The work activities are still being planned but may
include cedar clearing, exterior panelling repair, exterior
For those who are interesting in learning about the activities of the Texas
Speleological Survey and seeing what the TSS is currently working on, we will
be holding a meeting at TCR following the conclusion of the TCMA meeting. We
will also have all of our publications for sale at the TSS tent,
The Texas Speleological Survey (TSS) is pleased to announce the release of a
new publication: "Hypogene Karst of Texas", edited by Kevin Stafford and George
Veni. This is a freely available publication provided as a downloadable PDF
from the TSS website. It consists of 9 articles by a various
A big thank you to the Bexar Grotto for the generous donation of $5000 to the
new Texas Speleology Center!
The Bexar Grotto is also challenging other grottos around the state to
contribute and try to meet or beat their contribution.
There have been a number of offers and requests over the past
The Texas Speleological Survey (TSS) and the Texas Cave Management Association
(TCMA) are pleased to announce the new Texas Speleology Center! This facility
will serve as the new joint headquarters for both organizations and will
eventually be the new home of the TSS library currently located
Yesterday was the 7th Robber Baron Cave Open House held since we started doing
them in 2008. Even though there were a few brief showers, it was a record
setting event, shattering previous attendance and fundraising records! We had
569 visitors get a chance to explore the cave either through the
Saturday, November 11 is the date of the next Robber Baron Cave Open House and
TCMA need many volunteers to help make it a success! This is a major
fundraising event for TCMA, especially fundraising from outside the caving
community, and is a chance to raise public awareness about TCMA and
I've been LIDAR scanning caves here in Texas for the past 3 years with the
Caveatron. Like the system in the article, you scan while moving through the
cave rather than on a tripod, plus the Caveatron is like the DistoX in that you
also use it to collect your survey data. The Australian system
The Texas Speleological Survey would like to give a big thank you to outgoing
President Ron Ralph who has worked hard to lead the organization over the past
few years! We would also like to thank outgoing Editor Kevin Stafford for his
work on TSS publications, especially getting the recent high
The next Open House for Robber Baron Cave on scheduled for Saturday, April 9
and volunteers are needed! This is a big fundraiser for TCMA and we need help
for taking and selling photographs, registration, selling t-shirts, selling
concessions, distributing and collecting gear, and of course, a
Saturday, Aug 1 was the latest Deep Cave survey trip. With 19 cavers turning
out from around the state, we were able to put 6 survey teams in the cave.
Ellie Falgout led a team with Gary Donham and Wade McDaniel to finish off two
leads in the Crystal Water and Junction Room areas. Bennett Lee
Still working on mine. When do you need them?
Joe
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On Jun 4, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Jill Orr via Texascavers
texascavers@texascavers.com wrote:
Hi Everyone,
The TC is in urgent and desperate need of articles for the next issue.
All of the regular contributors are too
The next Robber Baron Open House is coming up on Sat, Nov 1, 2014! This is a
great event for the public to visit and learn about a wild cave and also a
great fundraising opportunity for TCMA. Many volunteers are needed to make this
happen and we would love to have your help either in the cave
There are a few spots open still for next Saturday's Deep Cave survey trip. If
you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Joe Mitchell
210-859-2105
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Saturday, May 17 was the 10th Deep Cave survey trip since the project resumed
in 2011. It was also Don Arburn's birthday and we were joined on this trip by
Jenni Arburn who baked cupcakes for everyone and Allan Cobb who was generous
enough to cook all of our meals for us. Thanks!
As with the
This is a preliminary report on the Deep Cave survey of February 15, 2014. Look
for a more detailed report in a future issue of the Texas Caver.
This weekend marked the resumption of the project, which had been on hiatus
since last May. We had one of the highest turnouts ever with a full 20
The Robber Baron Open House is coming up in less than 2 weeks and we will need
all the help we can get both on the surface and in the cave. Please bring your
own gear if you plan to work in the cave. Lunch will be provided for
volunteers. If you can, please try to arrive by 8:15 am so we can
The Robber Baron Open House is coming up in less than 2 weeks and we will need
all the help we can get both on the surface and in the cave. Please bring your
own gear if you plan to work in the cave. Lunch will be provided for
volunteers. If you can, please try to arrive by 8:15 am so we can
The Robber Baron Open House is coming up in less than 2 weeks and we will need
all the help we can get both on the surface and in the cave. Please bring your
own gear if you plan to work in the cave. Lunch will be provided for
volunteers. If you can, please try to arrive by 8:15 am so we can
TCMA is again hosting a public open house at Robber Baron Preserve on Saturday,
April 27. This is one of TCMA's biggest fundraising events, especially
fundraising from non-cavers, and is a chance for TCMA and cavers to raise
public awareness about caves. We typically have more than 400 people
The Robber Baron webpage has recently undergone a significant overhaul with
lots of new content, and an expanded history section as well as more maps. Feel
free to check it out: www.tcmacaves.org/robberbaron
Joe Mitchell
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TCMA is again hosting a public open house at Robber Baron Preserve on Saturday,
April 27. This is one of TCMA's biggest fundraising events, especially
fundraising from non-cavers, and is a chance for TCMA and cavers to raise
public awareness about caves. We typically have more than 400 people
The Robber Baron webpage has recently undergone a significant overhaul with
lots of new content, and an expanded history section as well as more maps. Feel
free to check it out: www.tcmacaves.org/robberbaron
Joe Mitchell
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TCMA is again hosting a public open house at Robber Baron Preserve on Saturday,
April 27. This is one of TCMA's biggest fundraising events, especially
fundraising from non-cavers, and is a chance for TCMA and cavers to raise
public awareness about caves. We typically have more than 400 people
The Robber Baron webpage has recently undergone a significant overhaul with
lots of new content, and an expanded history section as well as more maps. Feel
free to check it out: www.tcmacaves.org/robberbaron
Joe Mitchell
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I have a couple of openings for the next Deep Cave Survey trip, on Sat. Feb 9.
If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible. Surveying
experience is desired!
Thanks,
Joe Mitchell
210-859-2105
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I have a couple of openings for the next Deep Cave Survey trip, on Sat. Feb 9.
If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible. Surveying
experience is desired!
Thanks,
Joe Mitchell
210-859-2105
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I have a couple of openings for the next Deep Cave Survey trip, on Sat. Feb 9.
If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible. Surveying
experience is desired!
Thanks,
Joe Mitchell
210-859-2105
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Visit our
This weekend was the most recent survey trip to TCMA's Deep Cave. A total of 19
people attended with 16 going underground. The trip was extremely productive
with 328 m surveyed. The cave blew past Punkin Cave, topped the 4 km threshold,
and even inched ahead of Spring Creek to become the 10th
This weekend was the most recent survey trip to TCMA's Deep Cave. A total of 19
people attended with 16 going underground. The trip was extremely productive
with 328 m surveyed. The cave blew past Punkin Cave, topped the 4 km threshold,
and even inched ahead of Spring Creek to become the 10th
This weekend was the most recent survey trip to TCMA's Deep Cave. A total of 19
people attended with 16 going underground. The trip was extremely productive
with 328 m surveyed. The cave blew past Punkin Cave, topped the 4 km threshold,
and even inched ahead of Spring Creek to become the 10th
Imagine not only distance, azimuth and inclination recorded in one shot to a
memory card but also the ability to produce passage wall outlines and running
profiles just by walking between the stations. Plus take cross sections at any
point or measure room outlines. All data is pre-formatted
Imagine not only distance, azimuth and inclination recorded in one shot to a
memory card but also the ability to produce passage wall outlines and running
profiles just by walking between the stations. Plus take cross sections at any
point or measure room outlines. All data is pre-formatted
Imagine not only distance, azimuth and inclination recorded in one shot to a
memory card but also the ability to produce passage wall outlines and running
profiles just by walking between the stations. Plus take cross sections at any
point or measure room outlines. All data is pre-formatted
Update on parking for tomorrow.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ann Scott mayaca...@me.com
Date: July 6, 2012 1:16:29 PM CDT
To: Evelynn Mitchell evel...@satx.rr.com
Subject: Parking at Church for Nick's Celebration of Life
Parking is available at the church a couple blocks away. It's
Update on parking for tomorrow.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ann Scott mayaca...@me.com
Date: July 6, 2012 1:16:29 PM CDT
To: Evelynn Mitchell evel...@satx.rr.com
Subject: Parking at Church for Nick's Celebration of Life
Parking is available at the church a couple blocks away. It's
Update on parking for tomorrow.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ann Scott mayaca...@me.com
Date: July 6, 2012 1:16:29 PM CDT
To: Evelynn Mitchell evel...@satx.rr.com
Subject: Parking at Church for Nick's Celebration of Life
Parking is available at the church a couple blocks away. It's
USFWS issued the following response to the CBD petition last summer basically
calling it ridiculous:
http://nrmg.cavesofmontana.org/content/bats-wns/2011_07_USFWS-response-to-CBD.pdf
I think this is a dead issue.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 13, 2012, at 2:42 PM, Linda Palit
USFWS issued the following response to the CBD petition last summer basically
calling it ridiculous:
http://nrmg.cavesofmontana.org/content/bats-wns/2011_07_USFWS-response-to-CBD.pdf
I think this is a dead issue.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 13, 2012, at 2:42 PM, Linda Palit
USFWS issued the following response to the CBD petition last summer basically
calling it ridiculous:
http://nrmg.cavesofmontana.org/content/bats-wns/2011_07_USFWS-response-to-CBD.pdf
I think this is a dead issue.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 13, 2012, at 2:42 PM, Linda Palit
The story ended up airing a day late, but they now have the video on their
website here:
http://www.woai.com/content/news/beamer/story/Scientists-study-S-A-cave-for-space-research-Key/rwsFEKQyhUGmCTRVDgQTYw.cspx
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The story ended up airing a day late, but they now have the video on their
website here:
http://www.woai.com/content/news/beamer/story/Scientists-study-S-A-cave-for-space-research-Key/rwsFEKQyhUGmCTRVDgQTYw.cspx
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Visit our
The story ended up airing a day late, but they now have the video on their
website here:
http://www.woai.com/content/news/beamer/story/Scientists-study-S-A-cave-for-space-research-Key/rwsFEKQyhUGmCTRVDgQTYw.cspx
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Visit our
Looking for a caving opportunity this weekend? There are 2 last minute openings
for the Deep Cave survey trip! Previous survey experience is desired. Contact
me as soon as possible if you are interested.
Joe Mitchell
joemitch...@satx.rr.com
210-859-2105
Looking for a caving opportunity this weekend? There are 2 last minute openings
for the Deep Cave survey trip! Previous survey experience is desired. Contact
me as soon as possible if you are interested.
Joe Mitchell
joemitch...@satx.rr.com
210-859-2105
Looking for a caving opportunity this weekend? There are 2 last minute openings
for the Deep Cave survey trip! Previous survey experience is desired. Contact
me as soon as possible if you are interested.
Joe Mitchell
joemitch...@satx.rr.com
210-859-2105
For anyone in the San Antonio area, tonight on the Ch 4 WOAI 10:00pm news is a
story about the Cave Mass Spectroscopy project that some colleagues and I at
work did last fall. Most of the filming for the story was done at Robber Baron,
which we used as one of our study caves.
Thanks,
Joe
For anyone in the San Antonio area, tonight on the Ch 4 WOAI 10:00pm news is a
story about the Cave Mass Spectroscopy project that some colleagues and I at
work did last fall. Most of the filming for the story was done at Robber Baron,
which we used as one of our study caves.
Thanks,
Joe
For anyone in the San Antonio area, tonight on the Ch 4 WOAI 10:00pm news is a
story about the Cave Mass Spectroscopy project that some colleagues and I at
work did last fall. Most of the filming for the story was done at Robber Baron,
which we used as one of our study caves.
Thanks,
Joe
Almost right. The CO2 levels and airflow velocities are essentially
barometrically driven (not chimney effect which requires substantial elevation
differences). In the summer barometric pressure changes are usually small so
little air exchange occurs (and CO2 levels can build). In the winter,
I have a fresh Austin chalk cave rock ready to go in a vacuum chamber connected
to a mass spec to measure the outgassing, which may give us some data soon.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2012, at 10:25 AM, George Veni gv...@nckri.org wrote:
As for the origin of the CO2, I think that is
Almost right. The CO2 levels and airflow velocities are essentially
barometrically driven (not chimney effect which requires substantial elevation
differences). In the summer barometric pressure changes are usually small so
little air exchange occurs (and CO2 levels can build). In the winter,
I have a fresh Austin chalk cave rock ready to go in a vacuum chamber connected
to a mass spec to measure the outgassing, which may give us some data soon.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2012, at 10:25 AM, George Veni gv...@nckri.org wrote:
As for the origin of the CO2, I think that is
Almost right. The CO2 levels and airflow velocities are essentially
barometrically driven (not chimney effect which requires substantial elevation
differences). In the summer barometric pressure changes are usually small so
little air exchange occurs (and CO2 levels can build). In the winter,
I have a fresh Austin chalk cave rock ready to go in a vacuum chamber connected
to a mass spec to measure the outgassing, which may give us some data soon.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2012, at 10:25 AM, George Veni gv...@nckri.org wrote:
As for the origin of the CO2, I think that is
The most recent Deep Cave Survey Trip was held on Jan 6-7, 2012. This was a
two-day trip to clean up some previous survey and continue the work from the
last two survey trips held in July and October of 2011.
On Friday, only 4 people were able to attend, myself, Don Arburn, Jill Orr, and
Mike
The most recent Deep Cave Survey Trip was held on Jan 6-7, 2012. This was a
two-day trip to clean up some previous survey and continue the work from the
last two survey trips held in July and October of 2011.
On Friday, only 4 people were able to attend, myself, Don Arburn, Jill Orr, and
Mike
The most recent Deep Cave Survey Trip was held on Jan 6-7, 2012. This was a
two-day trip to clean up some previous survey and continue the work from the
last two survey trips held in July and October of 2011.
On Friday, only 4 people were able to attend, myself, Don Arburn, Jill Orr, and
Mike
NO. That is the survey project weekend!
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 26, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com wrote:
March 2-5 will be a work trip to DPCNP. Welding on purlins to the back porch
rafters and possibly finishing the roof. May have folks route planning in the
caves.
NO. That is the survey project weekend!
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 26, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com wrote:
March 2-5 will be a work trip to DPCNP. Welding on purlins to the back porch
rafters and possibly finishing the roof. May have folks route planning in the
caves.
NO. That is the survey project weekend!
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 26, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com wrote:
March 2-5 will be a work trip to DPCNP. Welding on purlins to the back porch
rafters and possibly finishing the roof. May have folks route planning in the
caves.
I have been working to compile a more complete history of Robber Baron Cave and
am looking for copies of any notes or photos anyone might have of the cave and
the property from the 50's-80's. If you have anything you are willing to share,
I would appreciate it!
If you have no means to scan
I have been working to compile a more complete history of Robber Baron Cave and
am looking for copies of any notes or photos anyone might have of the cave and
the property from the 50's-80's. If you have anything you are willing to share,
I would appreciate it!
If you have no means to scan
I've had some last minute cancellations so if you are looking to do some caving
this weekend, there are spaces available for the Deep Cave survey project. If
you can go let me know so I can get you the info on the trip.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
I've had some last minute cancellations so if you are looking to do some caving
this weekend, there are spaces available for the Deep Cave survey project. If
you can go let me know so I can get you the info on the trip.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
I've had some last minute cancellations so if you are looking to do some caving
this weekend, there are spaces available for the Deep Cave survey project. If
you can go let me know so I can get you the info on the trip.
Joe
Sent from my iPhone
The next date for the Deep Cave survey project is Sat., Oct 1. The cave
continues to expand and there seems to be no end of leads to explore and
survey! There are several slots available for the trip, so contact me if you
are interested in going. Cave surveying experience is highly desired.
The next date for the Deep Cave survey project is Sat., Oct 1. The cave
continues to expand and there seems to be no end of leads to explore and
survey! There are several slots available for the trip, so contact me if you
are interested in going. Cave surveying experience is highly desired.
The next date for the Deep Cave survey project is Sat., Oct 1. The cave
continues to expand and there seems to be no end of leads to explore and
survey! There are several slots available for the trip, so contact me if you
are interested in going. Cave surveying experience is highly desired.
I have 2 open slots for next weekend's (July 9) resumption of the Deep Cave
survey project. Contact me off list if you are interested in going. Must have
cave survey experience and be prepared for about 8 hours of challenging
surveying and lead pushing!
Joe Mitchell
joemitch...@satx.rr.com
I have 2 open slots for next weekend's (July 9) resumption of the Deep Cave
survey project. Contact me off list if you are interested in going. Must have
cave survey experience and be prepared for about 8 hours of challenging
surveying and lead pushing!
Joe Mitchell
joemitch...@satx.rr.com
There is a Robber Baron property cleanup and Eagle Scout Project scheduled for
this coming Sat. May 21 and your help is needed! The Eagle Project will involve
removal of sand and other material from inside the cave that was washed in
during the restoration project. On the surface, we have a
There is a Robber Baron property cleanup and Eagle Scout Project scheduled for
this coming Sat. May 21 and your help is needed! The Eagle Project will involve
removal of sand and other material from inside the cave that was washed in
during the restoration project. On the surface, we have a
There is a Robber Baron property cleanup and Eagle Scout Project scheduled for
this coming Sat. May 21 and your help is needed! The Eagle Project will involve
removal of sand and other material from inside the cave that was washed in
during the restoration project. On the surface, we have a
The Bexar Grotto Christmas Party will be held this Saturday, December 18 at the
new home of Cindy, Patrice and Sophia at 307 Squires Row. The party will start
at 6:00pm. Bring a gift for the white elephant exchange, a dish for the pot
luck dinner and your adult beverage of choice.
If you need
Video link:
http://www.woai.com/content/news/beamer/story/Beamer-takes-you-deep-under-San-Antonio-into/SKq37ZNwQ0eU9QwyvDCbGw.cspx
Beamer takes you deep under San Antonio into Robber Baron Cave
Reported by: Randy Beamer
Email: randybea...@woaitv.com
Published: 11/01 7:46 pm
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Updated:
If you are in the San Antonio area, WOAI TV (Ch 4) will be airing a
segment on Robber Baron during the Friday evening 10pm news. I imagine
it will be available on their website afterwards.
They have a promo clip out already which you can see here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT_W1Qv0WOE
The Fall 2010 issue of the TCMA Passages is now online from the main
page at www.tcmacaves.org.
Check out the articles on recent survey work at Amazing Maze, newly
uncovered history in Robber Baron, commentaries on purchasing caves,
TCMA fundraising, the proposed by-laws revisions, and
From Jill Orr:
Subject: TCMA yard sale
Texas Cave Management Association will be hosting our annual Yard Sale
at the 2010 TCR and we are asking for your donations.
All items - caver and noncaver related - are welcome
provided they are in fairly decent shape and working condition.
If
I started an airflow study in Robber Baron a year ago which has been continued
by Evelynn in it and other area caves. We monitored CO2 at several minute
sampling intervals over several days. CO2 levels varied widely from a little
over 1000 ppm to over 12000 ppm. The changes in CO2 concentration
I wanted to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers that came
and made last Saturday's Robber Baron open house a success. 153 people
got to tour the cave (plus many of the volunteers) and over $800 was
raised for TCMA! All the people who got to go through the cave seemed
to greatly
TCMA is hosting a fundraiser and open house at Robber Baron Preserve
on Saturday, April 10. Its a chance for members of the public to
explore a cave and for TCMA to raise awareness and hopefully raise
some money as well. We are still in need of 10-15 volunteers to help
out with this event.
If you aren't participating in one of the other fine caving events
next weekend, but still want to get out and do something, you can join
in the Rancho Diana Karst Survey project.
This project is an ongoing survey of 1300 acres in northwest Bexar
County owned by the City of San Antonio.
Understanding the geology behind a landslide
Reported by: Steve Linscomb
Email: stevelinsc...@woaitv.com
Last Update: 6:42 pm
Landslide Close-Up (WOAI.com)
SAN ANTONIO - A number of Northwest Side homeowners are watching as
their homes are devastated as they slide down a slope. Sadly, there's
A few months ago, I found that thousands of old newspapers are now
scanned and online - and more importantly, full text searchable!
There seem to be two sites where you can access these:
www.ancestry.com
They offer a 2 week free trial with full access.
www.newspaperarchive.com
You can do some
We are happy to announce the birth of the newest Texas Caver: Kayla
Anne Mitchell. She was born at 8:08 pm last evening after squeezing
out through a small passage and is 6 lbs 6 oz and 19 in long. Everyone
is happy and doing great!
Joe Evelynn
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From today's San Antonio Express News about last Wednesday's ICS
trip to Government Canyon:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Cavers_explore_the_unexplored.html
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Time is getting short and we are still in need of trip leaders for
the Cultural and Family Trips!
These are day trips (on days other than Wednesday) to various tourist
locations near Kerrville. Below are the trips still in need of
volunteers (and the days they are scheduled). Positions are
Do you know someone attending ICS who wants to help but might not
want to lead a caving trip? Trip leaders are still needed for the
Cultural and Family Trips! These are day trips (on days other than
Wednesday) to various tourist locations which attendees might want to
take their family.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/
Kendall_cave_now_a_national_landmark.html
Web Posted: 02/04/2009 11:49 CST
Kendall cave now a national landmark
By Zeke MacCormack - Express-News
National honors have been bestowed upon The Cave Without A Name, an
underground attraction that’s off
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