Re: [Texascavers] Bat in the bedroom

2018-01-03 Thread John Kerr via Texascavers
Thanks for the info. My brother, who lives locally (and wore gloves), confirmed the presence of lots of teeth being displayed by a very unhappy bat as they released it unharmed outside. Thanks again, John Kerr Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2018, at 8:47 PM, William R. (Bill) Elliott

[Texascavers] Bat in the bedroom

2018-01-03 Thread John Kerr via Texascavers
Just got a frantic call from my mother that a bat is flying around her bedroom. They've had record cold temps this week (Indianapolis). Shouldn't bats be hibernating right now? Any advise? Thanks, John Kerr Sent from my iPhone ___ Texascavers

Re: [Texascavers] New Mexico gear restrictions

2017-04-26 Thread John Kerr
So no clothing, footwear, lights, rope, vertical gear, packs, camping equipment, etc. that has ever been in a Texas cave should be brought to New Mexico at all, let alone go underground. Some people may be sporting entirely new wardrobes. ;-) John Kerr jck...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Texascavers] Underground bike park in Kentucky's Mega Cavern

2015-01-23 Thread John Kerr via Texascavers
in their place. Anyway, maybe worth checking (both) out if you have the time, inclination, and money. - John Kerr Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2015, at 9:02 AM, Mark Minton via Texascavers texascavers@texascavers.com wrote: I'd say even less impact than the mine in Indiana

[Texascavers] Ascender comparison/review?

2014-12-01 Thread John Kerr via Texascavers
Does anybody have any experience with the PMI Heightec Twist/Compact ascenders (comparable to the Petzle Croll/Basic ascender)? Dr. Gary Storrick wasn't that take with them but curious if others have used them and in what configuration (frog vs. rope-walker). Thanks for any input, John Kerr

Re: [Texascavers] Food for caving trips

2014-02-16 Thread John Kerr
My bad (spelling). It should have been Soylent. https://campaign.soylent.me/soylent-free-your-body On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 12:47 PM, John Kerr jck...@gmail.com wrote: Theoretically, Soylant could become the ideal caving food, especially for expedition caving (primary considerations: bulk

[Texascavers] Sinkhole in KY claims Corvettes

2014-02-13 Thread John Kerr
FWIW. *http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/02/12/moment-sinkhole-opens-under-corvette-museum-caught-on-camera/ http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/02/12/moment-sinkhole-opens-under-corvette-museum-caught-on-camera/*