Re: [SWR] BLM reopens Wyoming's Natural Trap Cave

2014-07-24 Thread Ray Keeler
Here is a more complete article. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/07/24/wyoming-cave-with-thousands-fossil s-to-be-re-opened-to-scientists-for-first/ Ray From: SWR [mailto:swr-boun...@caver.net] On Behalf Of Alex Sproul Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:00 AM To: Lee H. Skinner Cc: s..

[SWR] Overnight rescue in Lechuguilla

2014-07-01 Thread Ray Keeler
>From the Carlsbad Argus ... https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.currentargus.com/carlsbad-news/ci_26067463/overnight-rescue-lechuguilla-cave-brings-volunteer-safety&ct=ga&cd=CAEYCCoSNzkzNDI2Mzc3ODQzNTUxNTA3MhplZmFiNzAzMzg0ZDFmY2JkOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNFFUI5gYCE0xBMe_lqUWO-xq

Re: [SWR] FOIA Question

2014-06-30 Thread Ray Keeler
Thanks Steve. Ray - Original Message - From: Stephen Fleming To: Ray Keeler ; Mailing List for SWR Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [SWR] FOIA Question On 06/30/2014 15:16, Ray Keeler wrote: Hi All, Just wondering ... how will the information

[SWR] FOIA Question

2014-06-30 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, Just wondering ... how will the information received from BLM become available to those that are interested in looking at it? ... no agenda here, just wondering. thanks Ray___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/ma

[SWR] Arizona National Forest Cave and Karst Management Plan

2013-05-10 Thread Ray Keeler
and think of how you can help with the administration and documentation of the caves. The sequester affects the USFS as well. enjoy, Ray Keeler rckee...@cox.net 623-523-1760 ARIZONA NF Cave & Karst Management Plan.doc Description: MS-Word document _

[SWR] Arizona National Forest Cave and Karst Management Plan

2013-05-10 Thread Ray Keeler
and think of how you can help with the administration and documentation of the caves. The sequester affects the USFS as well. enjoy, Ray Keeler rckee...@cox.net 623-523-1760 ARIZONA NF Cave & Karst Management Plan.doc Description: MS-Word document _

[SWR] Arizona National Forest Cave and Karst Management Plan

2013-05-10 Thread Ray Keeler
and think of how you can help with the administration and documentation of the caves. The sequester affects the USFS as well. enjoy, Ray Keeler rckee...@cox.net 623-523-1760 ARIZONA NF Cave & Karst Management Plan.doc Description: MS-Word document _

Re: [SWR] bees

2013-03-30 Thread Ray Keeler
Thanks, Steve. I agree whole heartedly!!! Where is the CBD when you need them? Hundreds of lawyers lining up, hands to stingers, with the bees, ready to pounce with glee on the intrepid explorers as they emerge from the dreaded netherworld. Ahhh! So the mystery continues. Who is the myste

Re: [SWR] bees

2013-03-30 Thread Ray Keeler
Thanks, Steve. I agree whole heartedly!!! Where is the CBD when you need them? Hundreds of lawyers lining up, hands to stingers, with the bees, ready to pounce with glee on the intrepid explorers as they emerge from the dreaded netherworld. Ahhh! So the mystery continues. Who is the myste

Re: [SWR] bees

2013-03-30 Thread Ray Keeler
Thanks, Steve. I agree whole heartedly!!! Where is the CBD when you need them? Hundreds of lawyers lining up, hands to stingers, with the bees, ready to pounce with glee on the intrepid explorers as they emerge from the dreaded netherworld. Ahhh! So the mystery continues. Who is the myste

[SWR] Fw: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News

2013-03-19 Thread Ray Keeler
hmmm. The BOG meeting is this weekend. It might be a good time to contact your Director. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Hewitt To: nssw...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News If the NSS news

[SWR] Fw: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News

2013-03-19 Thread Ray Keeler
hmmm. The BOG meeting is this weekend. It might be a good time to contact your Director. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Hewitt To: nssw...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News If the NSS news

[SWR] Fw: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News

2013-03-19 Thread Ray Keeler
hmmm. The BOG meeting is this weekend. It might be a good time to contact your Director. Ray - Original Message - From: Daniel Hewitt To: nssw...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News If the NSS news

[SWR] 50th Picture?

2012-06-14 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, So is there a link somewhere with the 50th group picture? thanks, Ray ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

[SWR] 50th Picture?

2012-06-14 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, So is there a link somewhere with the 50th group picture? thanks, Ray ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

[SWR] 50th Picture?

2012-06-14 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, So is there a link somewhere with the 50th group picture? thanks, Ray ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

Re: [SWR] The Latest ACA Available Digitally

2011-11-04 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi SWR Folks, There is no "legal issue", which an email thread going on in the Western Region. Since the SWR list is the same kind of list as the Western Region, below are the details. thanks, Ray --- - Original Message ----- From: Ray Keeler

Re: [SWR] The Latest ACA Available Digitally

2011-11-04 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi SWR Folks, There is no "legal issue", which an email thread going on in the Western Region. Since the SWR list is the same kind of list as the Western Region, below are the details. thanks, Ray --- - Original Message ----- From: Ray Keeler

Re: [SWR] The Latest ACA Available Digitally

2011-11-04 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi SWR Folks, There is no "legal issue", which an email thread going on in the Western Region. Since the SWR list is the same kind of list as the Western Region, below are the details. thanks, Ray --- - Original Message ----- From: Ray Keeler

[SWR] The Latest ACA Available Digitally

2011-11-03 Thread Ray Keeler
available digitally on the NSS web pages. If you opened the ACA and started reading it from my earlier email, please let them know. I can use some help on this one. It will only take one minute. If just 10 respond, they will get the message. thanks, Ray Keeler ACA

[SWR] The Latest ACA Available Digitally

2011-11-03 Thread Ray Keeler
available digitally on the NSS web pages. If you opened the ACA and started reading it from my earlier email, please let them know. I can use some help on this one. It will only take one minute. If just 10 respond, they will get the message. thanks, Ray Keeler ACA

[SWR] The Latest ACA Available Digitally

2011-11-03 Thread Ray Keeler
available digitally on the NSS web pages. If you opened the ACA and started reading it from my earlier email, please let them know. I can use some help on this one. It will only take one minute. If just 10 respond, they will get the message. thanks, Ray Keeler ACA

[SWR] ACA 2009-2010 Is Out

2011-11-01 Thread Ray Keeler
NSS. Be in the know. Be a safe caver. Join the NSS. Please pass along to your caver friends. thanks and safe caving, Ray Keeler ACA Editor ACA09-10-Final.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net

[SWR] ACA 2009-2010 Is Out

2011-11-01 Thread Ray Keeler
NSS. Be in the know. Be a safe caver. Join the NSS. Please pass along to your caver friends. thanks and safe caving, Ray Keeler ACA Editor ACA09-10-Final.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net

[SWR] ACA 2009-2010 Is Out

2011-11-01 Thread Ray Keeler
NSS. Be in the know. Be a safe caver. Join the NSS. Please pass along to your caver friends. thanks and safe caving, Ray Keeler ACA Editor ACA09-10-Final.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net

[SWR] Peter Youngbaer's testimony at House Committee on WNS

2011-06-24 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, The link to Peter Youngbear's very detailed testimony on WNS and the NSS position is below. I strongly agree ... targeted closures, not blanket closures ...clean gear. ,,, thanks to Jim in San Diego for putting this out thanks, Ray Today's testimony: http://naturalresources.hou

[SWR] Peter Youngbaer's testimony at House Committee on WNS

2011-06-24 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, The link to Peter Youngbear's very detailed testimony on WNS and the NSS position is below. I strongly agree ... targeted closures, not blanket closures ...clean gear. ,,, thanks to Jim in San Diego for putting this out thanks, Ray Today's testimony: http://naturalresources.hou

[SWR] Peter Youngbaer's testimony at House Committee on WNS

2011-06-24 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, The link to Peter Youngbear's very detailed testimony on WNS and the NSS position is below. I strongly agree ... targeted closures, not blanket closures ...clean gear. ,,, thanks to Jim in San Diego for putting this out thanks, Ray Today's testimony: http://naturalresources.hou

[SWR] In Deepest Sorrow

2011-05-13 Thread Ray Keeler
aving community can help with comfort and support. Dan was a good guy and loved that bicycle route. He had been riding it for years. Ray Keeler friend___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

[SWR] In Deepest Sorrow

2011-05-13 Thread Ray Keeler
aving community can help with comfort and support. Dan was a good guy and loved that bicycle route. He had been riding it for years. Ray Keeler friend___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

[SWR] In Deepest Sorrow

2011-05-13 Thread Ray Keeler
aving community can help with comfort and support. Dan was a good guy and loved that bicycle route. He had been riding it for years. Ray Keeler friend___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net

[SWR] Could the $2 ARA Money Be Used For Better Things?

2011-05-04 Thread Ray Keeler
ideas. We have time. I am open to suggestions. Please contact me off of the various lists that are on this post. I can be reached at: Ray Keeler Arizona Region Chair rckee...@cox.net - Attended the ARA at

[SWR] Could the $2 ARA Money Be Used For Better Things?

2011-05-04 Thread Ray Keeler
ideas. We have time. I am open to suggestions. Please contact me off of the various lists that are on this post. I can be reached at: Ray Keeler Arizona Region Chair rckee...@cox.net - Attended the ARA at

[SWR] Could the $2 ARA Money Be Used For Better Things?

2011-05-04 Thread Ray Keeler
ideas. We have time. I am open to suggestions. Please contact me off of the various lists that are on this post. I can be reached at: Ray Keeler Arizona Region Chair rckee...@cox.net - Attended the ARA at

Re: [SWR] ARA at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-12 Thread Ray Keeler
PS. The trail work (outside trails) as our service project, so please bring gloves and shovels! thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: Ray Keeler To: Edward Poon ; JiM3 ; cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ; s...@23b.org ; Internal Communications of the Sandia

Re: [SWR] ARA at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-12 Thread Ray Keeler
PS. The trail work (outside trails) as our service project, so please bring gloves and shovels! thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: Ray Keeler To: Edward Poon ; JiM3 ; cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ; s...@23b.org ; Internal Communications of the Sandia

Re: [SWR] ARA at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-12 Thread Ray Keeler
PS. The trail work (outside trails) as our service project, so please bring gloves and shovels! thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: Ray Keeler To: Edward Poon ; JiM3 ; cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ; s...@23b.org ; Internal Communications of the Sandia

[SWR] ARA at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-12 Thread Ray Keeler
ve of the slots had been taken total. 8 allowed each day. Find Travis for details. e.. Onyx is closed. EGI has not yet been able to get the managment agreement renewed. f.. Other cave trips will be available at the registration table. See you this weekend. Ray Keeler ARA President

[SWR] ARA at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-12 Thread Ray Keeler
ve of the slots had been taken total. 8 allowed each day. Find Travis for details. e.. Onyx is closed. EGI has not yet been able to get the managment agreement renewed. f.. Other cave trips will be available at the registration table. See you this weekend. Ray Keeler ARA President

[SWR] ARA at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-12 Thread Ray Keeler
ve of the slots had been taken total. 8 allowed each day. Find Travis for details. e.. Onyx is closed. EGI has not yet been able to get the managment agreement renewed. f.. Other cave trips will be available at the registration table. See you this weekend. Ray Keeler ARA President

[SWR] Spring Arizona Regional Association (ARA) at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-01 Thread Ray Keeler
r with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant. This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible: If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or call 623-561-2917. If you would like to help with either of the two project

[SWR] Spring Arizona Regional Association (ARA) at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-01 Thread Ray Keeler
r with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant. This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible: If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or call 623-561-2917. If you would like to help with either of the two project

[SWR] Spring Arizona Regional Association (ARA) at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-04-01 Thread Ray Keeler
r with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant. This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible: If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or call 623-561-2917. If you would like to help with either of the two project

[SWR] Spring Arizona Regional Association (ARA) at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-03-26 Thread Ray Keeler
FREE after-hours tour with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant. This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible: If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or call 623-561-2917. If you would like to help with either of the two pro

[SWR] Spring Arizona Regional Association (ARA) at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-03-26 Thread Ray Keeler
FREE after-hours tour with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant. This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible: If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or call 623-561-2917. If you would like to help with either of the two pro

[SWR] Spring Arizona Regional Association (ARA) at Kartchner Caverns - April 15-17

2011-03-26 Thread Ray Keeler
FREE after-hours tour with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant. This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible: If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or call 623-561-2917. If you would like to help with either of the two pro

Re: [SWR] James Camerons' Sanctum

2011-02-05 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, 16 of us went to the movie after the Central AZ Grotto meeting last night. We had a quite enjoyable time and the movie was much better than I expected. I wonder how many incidents this would come to if they were reported in the ACA.. grins and good caving to you all, Ray - Or

Re: [NMCAVER] SWR & Lincoln National Forest Working Agreement

2010-10-19 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi Jen and ALL, At least Ken is working with LNF to move somewhere. Thank you for bringing up the fee demo. The LNF response to the fee demo in the 1990s was to make ALL caves closed except to work trips. The move was to not continue to allow recreational trips, and then also log volunteer v

Re: [NMCAVER] SWR & Lincoln National Forest Working Agreement

2010-10-19 Thread Ray Keeler
Thanks Ken for the solid reply. Ray - Original Message - From: Ken Harrington To: rckee...@cox.net ; NM Cavers Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:32 AM Subject: RE: [NMCAVER] SWR & Lincoln National Forest Working Agreement Ray, Right now there are only nine caves open

Re: [NMCAVER] SWR & Lincoln National Forest Working Agreement

2010-10-18 Thread Ray Keeler
What happened to the 30 caves that were open to recreation, instead of nine? Sorry Ken, but it looks like the USFS is looking for an excuse for using unpaid labor ... again. Where is the documented, on-site criteria for the "closures"? Not blanket, cave-by-cave. If the SWR is regarded as the

Re: [NMCAVER] [SandiaGrotto] Lava River Cave graffiti removal

2010-09-19 Thread Ray Keeler
I must admit that I am a bit offended by Lee's comment below. There has been substantial graffiti placed in Lava River Cave over this last summer. 20 of us participated in the graffiti removal effort using the PCCP sandblasting equipment. Friday we laid 3900 feet of high pressure hose and te

Re: [NMCAVER] Region 2 Cave Closure

2010-07-27 Thread Ray Keeler
All, If Region 3 approaches cavers about closing NM and AZ caves, I would demand that the first thing Region 3 considers is enforcement of the closures for: Sandia Cave, NM. Lava River Cave, AZ Peppersauce Cave, AZ Each of these three wild caves receive thousands (in a couple cases "tens of th

Re: [NMCAVER] Region 2 Cave Closure

2010-07-27 Thread Ray Keeler
... ain't gonna happen for this kid any time soon. :) From: "Stephen Fleming" Operation Alternative Hobbies is nearing kickoff time. ___ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net

Re: [NMCAVER] WNS please keep it civil

2010-05-20 Thread Ray Keeler
Agreed, and thank you for the note. I will try to be less abrasive. thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: "Lois Manno" To: "NM Caver" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 4:22 PM Subject: [NMCAVER] WNS please keep it civil Hey! This is a discussion forum. Nobody's opinion deserves to b

Re: [NMCAVER] WNS and what to do when it reaches NM

2010-05-19 Thread Ray Keeler
Folks, The concept behind this perspective is both nieve and whining. I prefer to look to the future while learning from the past. thanks, Ray Subject: Re: [NMCAVER] WNS and what to do when it reaches NM Unfortunately, WNS is a primary reason why conventions shouldn't be held in the W

Re: [NMCAVER] WNS and NM Convention

2010-05-19 Thread Ray Keeler
y Convention Division Chief (Carol Tiderman) and the respective Convention chairs. Hopefully this will encourage some of you to attend the Convention in Vermont. The registration fees go up on June 15th. thanks, Ray Keeler Administrative VP, NSS ___

Re: [NMCAVER] Underground Inn

2009-08-17 Thread Ray Keeler
Jim and Mike, I am all for it. Good idea. thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: To: "Jim Evatt" Cc: ; Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [NMCAVER] Underground Inn Hmmm, might be a place for a regional one of these days... Mike Have a look: http://www.bbonli

Re: [NMCAVER] [Sandia Grotto] Fwd: Surprise! Wife's face used in Facebook personal ad - MSNBC.com ...WARNING ABOUT USING FACEBOOK FOR CAVE RELATED STUFF

2009-07-28 Thread Ray Keeler
Carl, The web is public. This can happen not only with face book but with other entries. The grotto can make facebook available to its members. It will be up to each member to determine if they want there individual informtion (facebook) inluded. Ray - Original Message - From

[NMCAVER] Fw: Final schedule

2009-06-19 Thread Ray Keeler
All, Attached are the final ICS schedules. thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: David Hubbard To: McCORMICK, Kyle ; FROEHLICH, David ; BRUXELLES, Laurent ; Plan, Lukas ; Sujka, Grzegorz ; Toomey, Rick ; Poulianos, Nickos ; Xavier, Leandro ; GREER, John ; RALPH, Ron ; HAPKA, roman ;

[NMCAVER] WNS Joint House Subcommittee Hearing tomorrow, June 4. Watch live!

2009-06-03 Thread Ray Keeler
Hello All, The live testimony on WNS to the U.S. House Subcommittee will be webcast on the link below on Thursday, June 4th. If you can listen / watch even part of the presentations, it should be very interesting. Ray Courtesy of Bill Steele. ---

[NMCAVER] Letter to Salazar from Congress

2009-05-08 Thread Ray Keeler
Hello All, On May 5th, 13 U.S. Senators and 12 U.S. Congressmen requested Interior Secretary Salazar to address and fund research on White Nose Syndrome (WNS). The signed letter is attached. At the March SWR, during discussion of a motion for the SWR to donate $500 to WNS research (via the NS

[NMCAVER] Federal WNS Bill Passed

2009-04-22 Thread Ray Keeler
Hello All, Below was released earlier this week. It is part of a $9 million bill. Thanks to all of the individuals who are donating money to the NSS for WNS research. NM Cavers, please get your donations to Patty Daw by the end of April (see the SW Caver). Or, you can donate directly at:

[NMCAVER] Fw: 15th ICS - Critically important news on ICS trips and WNS!!!

2009-04-15 Thread Ray Keeler
Everyone going to the 2009 Convention, please read and pass along. thanks, Ray - Original Message - From: "ICS 2009 eList" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:22 AM Subject: 15th ICS - Critically important news on ICS trips and WNS!!! Dear Friends, If you are planning to atte

[NMCAVER] NSS Director Elections - Two Write In Candidates

2009-04-14 Thread Ray Keeler
Hello SWR, The NSS Members in the Grotto have by now received their 2009 election ballots with five candidates running. You can vote for four candidates. Since the the ballots were mailed, two more NSS members have have decided to run as write in candidates. These are Lee Florea and Bill Putn

Re: [NMCAVER] [egi] White Nose Syndrome on NPR Today

2009-03-12 Thread Ray Keeler
The scientists wait for lab confirmation of WNS before making the information public. Ray - Original Message - From: Jerry Trout To: Ray Keeler Cc: cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ; nmca...@caver.net Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:06 PM Subject: Re

[NMCAVER] White Nose Syndrome on NPR Today

2009-03-11 Thread Ray Keeler
All, The information presented on all things considered today is accurate and current. The WNS confirmation in West Virginia just happened a couple of days ago. Here is the link to listen: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101705973 Ray

[NMCAVER] Fw: [nssboard] Fwd: 15th ICS – Everyone is invited!!!

2008-12-01 Thread Ray Keeler
All, Concerns were raised about the 2009 ICS Convention next summe and the additional cost for the NSS Convention banquet. The BOG found a compromise and the ICS has accepted. There will be no additional cost for the 2009 NSS Convention Banquet. Ray Keeler Adminstrative VP - Original

Re: [NMCAVER] Help with posting info on a cave photography workshop

2008-09-14 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi Peter, ... happy to do it. I posted your message on the New Mexico cavers list, Sandia Grotto list the Central AZ Grotto list. Ray - Original Message - From: Peter Jones To: John Lyles ; Ray Keeler ; Carl Kunath Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:44 AM Subject: Help

[NMCAVER] SWR Regional Labor Day Weekend

2008-08-27 Thread Ray Keeler
Cell phone numbers if there are any problems: Kevin Lorms (Sandia Pres.) 505-205-9090 Ray Keeler (Sandia Grotto VP) 623-523-1760 A pot luck dinner is set for Saturday evening. Bring food to share. Elevation is about 8000 feet so it will be cool/chilly at night (which will be a nice relief

[NMCAVER] Sandia Grotto 50th Anniversery

2008-08-24 Thread Ray Keeler
are much nicer than those at Conventions. However, if we do not have 50 people committed to joining us for the evening by September 1st, we will need to drop the facility (and loose the deposit). Please join us, we are planning a really nice evening. thanks, Ray Keeler Sandia Grotto VP 623

[NMCAVER] dodged a bullet

2008-08-23 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, Below was issued by Lake City Florida yesterday, the site of last week's NSS Convention. Tropical storm Fae arrived this week and has been dropping huge quantities of rain. ... caver gatherings seem to attract the weather. Ray Lake City declared in state of emergency Declaration app

Re: [NMCAVER] Drowning in NSS owned sinkhole and underwater cave

2008-08-06 Thread Ray Keeler
All, This is not the NSS preserve in Florida as reported in the Tampa Bay news article. I have an email out to Buford Pruit who is checking with the CDS and TBAG (I don't know that acronym) to determine the property owner. Thanks Mike for passing this along. All, if any of you hear of any cav

[NMCAVER] Sandia Grotto's 50th Anniversary Celebration!

2008-06-18 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, The Sandia Grotto is hosting its 50th Anniversury celebration on September 20th in Albuquerque. We are planning a catered and special event. The cost will be $40 per attendee. The attached annoucement requests an RSVP by August 20th. Please send RSVPs to Sam Bono at sb...@sandia.go

[NMCAVER] Fw: [nssboard] Convention post

2008-05-30 Thread Ray Keeler
- Original Message - From: Lee Florea To: nssbo...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:33 AM Subject: [nssboard] Convention post Please forward to all relevant listserves. -- Hello Everyone, As many of you know, the 2008 NSS Convention will

[NMCAVER] NSS Director Elections

2008-05-05 Thread Ray Keeler
going up on May 12th. http://www.usps.com/prices/ Thanks, Ray Keeler NSS AVP ___ NMCAVER mailing list nmca...@caver.net http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net

[NMCAVER] The age of the Grand Canyon using Caves

2008-03-07 Thread Ray Keeler
Hi All, Here is the link to today's NPR Science Friday piece on Dr. Victor Polyak's interview on the age of the Grand Canyon using cave speleothem dating. Since Victor is a long time member of the Sandia Grotto and the funding came from the National Science Foundation, it has relevence. The pi

Re: [NMCAVER] Age Dating of Cave Minerals Demonstrate that Grand CanyonOlder Than Previously Thought

2008-03-06 Thread Ray Keeler
Wow. Way to go Victor and team. Ray - Original Message - From: Scott Christenson To: nmca...@caver.net Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:06 PM Subject: [NMCAVER] Age Dating of Cave Minerals Demonstrate that Grand CanyonOlder Than Previously Thought Congratulations to Drs.

Re: [NMCAVER] Helicopter charters?

2008-03-02 Thread Ray Keeler
Bob Buecher et. al. NPS, GRCA, helicopter for NPS to visit Topeats and Thunder River in one day. Fred Luiser, et. at. NPS, GRCA, helicopter insert and later extraction for approved archeo. project Ray Keeler, central AZ. helicopter to recon over BLM and southern Navajo lands Kyle Voyles, et. al