RE: [Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?

ting it to a cave, so we can justify having this discussion on Texascavers. :-) Rod -Original Message- >From: Gill Edigar >Sent: Jul 6, 2010 9:18 PM >To: Sheryl Rieck >Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com

RE: [Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?

LOL Thanks everyone. Y'all are da bomb! Knew I could count on you! Sheryl -Original Message- From: Dave H. Crusoe [mailto:dhcru...@projectkir.org] Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:38 PM To: Sheryl Rieck Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com Subjec

[Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?

I have a pond in my backyard that has diagnosed by my favorite aquatic biologist, Mr. Cobb, with ick. I need to find out how many gallons of water it holds so I can figure out how much anti-ick stuff to get. Since, I am no adept at these types of calculations, I thought I would see if you folks cou

RE: [Texascavers] Whirlpool/Laguna

George said Jim throws a helluva hurricane party! He is ready to go back! Glad you all had a good trip. I am enjoying being regaled with the tales. Thanks to whichever Matt I called from Laredo that told me y'all were at the border. Happy caving! Sheryl From: Matt Turner [mailto:kat...@yaho

RE: [Texascavers] Laguna de Sanchez

Well, I have the guy that got off at Laredo at my house in Aransas Pass. I just hope I got the right guy! Sheryl P.S. Thanks to Joe for talking me to the bus station after I left my directions at home. -Original Message- From: bgillegi...@

RE: [Texascavers] Laguna de Sanchez

I just got a call from George. They are catching the bus at 9am and should be in Laredo about noon? -Original Message- From: bgillegi...@gmail.com [mailto:bgillegi...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Gill Edigar Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:29 AM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Tex

RE: [Texascavers] Laguna De Sanchez

Thanks to Vico, Crystal and Gill for the update. Sheryl From: bgillegi...@gmail.com [mailto:bgillegi...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Gill Edigar Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 6:38 PM To: cavera...@aol.com Cc: donarb...@mac.com; Texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Laguna De Sanch

RE: [Texascavers] Facebook message ( account hijacked?)

First, no one from the US would '.come down.' to the UK on vacation. They would '.came over..'. Second, Jill never mentioned going to the UK when I saw her a week ago, so I suspect she ain't there. Third, why would the authorities not be 100% supportive? And, 4th, why weren't their passports stolen

RE: [Texascavers] Fwd: Fw: Scary Border Stuff...Why Haven't We Heard?

Okay. I have to pipe in here. I seem to recall the US putting huge pressure on Mexico about the war on drugs some number of years ago. Does anyone else remember that? Funny that we didn’t have these problems before that? Be careful what you wish for or you will surely get it. ;-) Sheryl Fro

[Texascavers] Off Topic - Need drive shaft for Jeep

We are in search of a rear drive shaft for our 2003 Jeep Wrangler. We are having trouble finding a used one. Do any of you happen to know of a Jeep graveyard where we might find one? We are not having luck with the online used parts sites. We would appreciate any ideas. We are not opposed to paying

RE: [Texascavers] Cookout Report # 6

I still do this myself in times of high stress. I once sat up in bed screaming 'GET THEM OFF! GET THEM OFF!' because I thought someone was pouring buckets of snakes over me. My ex told me he started trying to get them off (at the time he didn't know what he was trying to get off because ther

RE: [Texascavers] Is this noteworthy ?

I think so! Sheryl -Original Message- From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:45 AM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] Is this noteworthy ? http://www.foxnews.com/images/605410/0_61_320_oldest_sex_to

[Texascavers] Mexico visas

I know all you smart people will know the answer to this question. Do we have to turn in our Mexico visitors visas or just the car permit? Thanks. Sheryl

RE: [Texascavers] Fear, violence spread in Mexico as drug war moves from border - Another Public Service Message From The TSA

I needed this laugh after a week of being sick. Thanks! Sheryl -Original Message- From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:36 AM To: speleoste...@tx.rr.com Cc: Texas Cavers Subject: Re: [Texascavers

RE: [Texascavers] Yes

Minnow, Do what I do and either stir the pot or ignore them. LOL I have found that except for a very few people, the perceived hate and discontent on here is not as long lived as one would think. Most people agree to disagree eventually, but they must say all they have to say first, sometimes

RE: [Texascavers] Mexican car papers

Amex is not accepted by many retailers and government entities in many other countries. They charge astronomical fees. Sheryl -Original Message- From: Peter Strickland [mailto:pstrickla...@austin.rr.com] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:38 PM To: texa

RE: [Texascavers] Nutty Putty Cave Incident nominated for Darwin Award

I seem to have missed that warning by the NSS when I started caving. I may not go again. I am really opposed to starving to death. Sheryl From: Louise Power [mailto:power_lou...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:56 PM To: Texas Cavers Subject: [Texascavers] Nutty Putty Cave

RE: [Texascavers] A Big Thank You

This is very generous of you! I am not sure how many really know the work involved in hosting a site. This is a very nice offer!! Merry Christmas, Sheryl -Original Message- From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org] Sent: Friday, Dec

RE: [Texascavers] Facebook

I confess. I laughed right out loud! Sheryl -Original Message- From: Stefan Creaser [mailto:stefan.crea...@arm.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM To: Mark Minton; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Facebook

RE: [Texascavers] Can TSA be trusted with email addresses?

;-) -Original Message- From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:45 AM To: Sheryl Rieck Cc: Rod Goke; Bill Bentley; John Brooks; Mark Alman; TexasCavers Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Can TSA be trusted with

RE: [Texascavers] Can TSA be trusted with email addresses?

For goodness sake! You should all go Google yourselves! ;-) Do you all complain this much when your snail mail address is sold and you receive 50lbs worth of junk mail each month? Sheryl (writing down all these email addresses so I can sell them. I need some cash.)

RE: [Texascavers] Re: Hunters being the hunted in Mexico

You have no way of knowing who the robbers were or what their employment status was. They could have been the town council sick of stupid gringos. Are you telling me you wouldn't take a gun after people who were endangering your children and shooting towards your house? They deserved to be robbed

RE: [Texascavers] Re: Hunters being the hunted in Mexico

Andy said: This was my very first thought as well!! They aren't dogs! Bird shot can carry quite a ways. It was my thought as well that they were probably shooting towards town. Sheryl, who just returned from 4 days in Xilitla!!!

RE: [Texascavers] Re: Trouble at PEMEX

This is all very good information since we are going to Mexico on Saturday and I haven't been in quite some time. Sheryl

[Texascavers] Vehicles to Mexico & Belize

Greetings! George is planning a driving trip to Belize. He will take our Jeep, which has both of us listed on the title. George & I are not married so there are two different names on the title. Does anyone know what he needs to get the vehicle into Mexico and Belize without me? I assume a not

RE: [Texascavers] Chinese Fruit Bats have oral sex

Of course! I would not do otherwise. It is against the rules in the Women's Handbook to take the blame for things such as this! Sheryl From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:12 AM To: Sheryl Rieck; Texas Cavers Subjec

RE: [Texascavers] Chinese Fruit Bats have oral sex

In my defense, it was actually George who found it and it was on digg.com. ;-) From: Allan B. Cobb [mailto:a...@oztotl.com] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:52 AM To: Sheryl Rieck; 'Texas Cavers' Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Chinese Fruit Bats have oral sex Sheryl, I am really

[Texascavers] Chinese Fruit Bats have oral sex

I thought this would be of interest to the caving community. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/chinese-fruit-bats-engage-in-unusual -sexual-behavior.php Sheryl

[Texascavers] Looking for Bob Cowell

I am in search of Bob Cowell. Can someone give him my email address? Or, give me his? Thanks. Sheryl

RE: [Texascavers] SUCKERS REVISITED

Gill Edigar Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:46 PM To: Sheryl Rieck Cc: Texas Cavers Subject: Re: [Texascavers] SUCKERS REVISITED Oh, Sheryl.! You're not serious about that are you? It's a heavy load to carry. --Ediger On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Sheryl Rieck wrote:

RE: [Texascavers] SUCKERS REVISITED

For those of us who do not know the story behind CVSUCKS, would someone post a history? Sheryl From: Louise Power [mailto:power_lou...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:11 PM To: Texas Cavers Subject: [Texascavers] SUCKERS REVISITED For those of you who didn't recognize

RE: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion

I would like to offer my condolences to Ed's family as well. You will be remembered in my prayers. Sheryl Rieck, GHG - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e

RE: [Texascavers] TCR 2009:

George does awesome crepes, but I suspect I couldn't talk him into it for a bunch like TCR. ;-) Sheryl -Original Message- From: Fritz Holt [mailto:fh...@townandcountryins.com] Can you add Crepe Suzettes to the dessert menu? :)

[Texascavers] TCR Volunteers

Allan, I have not seen a listing of volunteers that you need for TCR. I assume you need volunteers? I would actually volunteer if I knew what to sign up for. I can't volunteer for an unknown task for fear of latrine duty or something equally disgusting. Sheryl, Ready for TCR!

RE: RE: [Texascavers] Paradise Canyon

I remember these floods very well. My aunt, uncle & cousins lived in and around Bandera. Some still do. It was a mess. Sheryl From: tbsam...@verizon.net [mailto:tbsam...@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 12:10 PM To: gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org Cc: jpbrook...@sbcg

RE: [Texascavers] lost item at loud camp

We are very spoiled in our annual caving event. In all the years I have been attending TCR, I have never had a single item come up missing. I don't lock anything up and I never worry about my things. Sad that wasn't the case. I hope they find that goose. I am sure it isn't a Texas goose.

RE: [Texascavers] your next tent ?

My purpose in going camping is to remove myself from the ever accessible to everyone and everything environment. The last thing I want is to be more connected. I like saying 'Oh, my cell phone doesn't work out there.' Sheryl -Original Message- From: Da

RE: [Texascavers] Are any of you twittering?

I tweet, but not too often. I didn't really know what it was until I started my new job. I don't really know what to say most of the time and why would anyone care what I had for lunch? :-) I use Facebook quite a lot. Sheryl -Original Message- From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com

RE: [Texascavers] Caving Club at SFA

David lives in Sugar Land. -Original Message- From: R D Milhollin [mailto:rdmilhol...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:31 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com; Mike Gross Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Caving Club at SFA Wasn't David Locklear exploring for caves in East Texas a wh

RE: [Texascavers] Kinda hurts

It is on Yahoo News this morning. And, you are right. It did say it was an old mine in the article, but late they call it a cave. Sheryl -Original Message- From: Gill Ediger [mailto:gi...@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:15 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject

RE: [Texascavers] Mexico #18 of 20

Sitch [mailto:dreadfl...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 3:15 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com; Sheryl Rieck Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Mexico #18 of 20 Maybe I'm missing something, but the article reads: "20 of the world's most dangerous places", not "the 20 mo

[Texascavers] Mexico #18 of 20

Below is a link to a listing of the 20 most dangerous places. George was wondering if you think it is more dangerous in Mexico now than it was 20 years ago. We haven't been to Mexico in a while, but we were surprised to see it on this list. Sheryl From: gwsand...@cableone.net [mailto:gwsa

RE: [Texascavers] pit safety

I am sure this was not funny at the time, but this did make me laugh right out loud! Sheryl -Original Message- From: John Brooks [mailto:jpbrook...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:22 AM To: David Cc: Texascavers Mailing List Subject: Re: [Texascavers] pit safety I was

[Texascavers] Video of TCR & dogs

There were some really nice guys videoing TCR and the dogs. I was supposed to give them an address to mail me a copy of the production, but I never made it over there. Does anyone know who these guys were and how I could get hold of them? Thanks. Sheryl There is no reason that the

RE: [Texascavers] Fwd: [greater_houston_grotto] NSS camping

I would share that info. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Sheryl Rieck > To: greater_houston_gro...@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 8:50 am > Subject: [greater_houston_grotto] NSS camping >

RE: [Texascavers] OT - consumer warning - pre-paid debit cards

You should NEVER EVER give out your social security number to some person on the phone if they are not with a credit card company you have a 'real' credit card with. You always need to be suspicious when someone starts asking for your ss# and you have not applied for a credit card from them.

RE: [Texascavers] Airman's Cave Video

I would be happy to pay for a placard like that! Sheryl _ From: Don Cooper [mailto:wavyca...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:57 PM To: Scott Nicholson Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Airman's Cave Video It probably sounds like a 'stopg

RE: [Texascavers] earthquake in Texas

We have a family farm at Floresville. There are no caves in that area. I didn't even know this happened. I didn't even know there was a fault there. Sheryl -Original Message- From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:wo...@justfamily.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 1:13 AM To: txcaver Subj

RE: [Texascavers] RE: Asthma, allergies and caving

Swollen wimp glands! I love it! Sheryl

[Texascavers] OT - Vacation to Mexico

George and I are planning a couple of weeks in Mexico and I would like opinions and some 'sites to see' information from anyone who feels like sharing. We will cross at Eagle Pass and go to Mazatlan and then down the coast to Zihuateanejo. After that, we will wander our way back up to Matamo

[Texascavers] Off-Topic Satellite Radio

I know nothing about satellite radio other than there is something called Sirius. I am looking at getting something for my parents who travel a lot. I would like them to be able to use it at home as well. I can't tell by looking online how these devices hook up in a vehicle. Can anyone give me a

RE: [Texascavers] An apology.

I have to agree with Corky and Ryan. If we are going to start censoring this forum, then no one should be able to mention anything that does not have to do with caving. One does not get to censor based on one's own personal likes and dislikes of topics or the opinions expressed regarding that to

RE: [Texascavers] Visitors at Natural Bridge Caverns wade in aquifer

I wouldn't be too concerned. We used to play in the ditches in Houston. I doubt if it could be worse than that and we survived. A little yuppie puppy poop never hurt anyone. :-) Sheryl -Original Message- From: wesley s [mailto:mudmal...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 1:06 P

RE: [Texascavers] About big cats

Big Cats By: Gary Stewart (Gadsden, Alabama) Gary Said: When we were in Colorado, around Salida, we wandered around the mountains quite a bit. I recall being in an area where you could smell the big cat. I kept my little dog close and my gun handy, but we never saw anything. You can'

RE: [Texascavers] NSS Convention - driving route

Fritz, I haven't traveled by bus since 1979/80, but I can assure you that back then, it was a nightmare. Drunk people falling asleep on you. Not a problem if they don't weigh about 300lbs. It took me 8 hours to go from Houston to Longview. Again, not a problem if you don't mind riding that muc

[Texascavers] Bus Insurance?

Can anyone out there with one of the caver buses tell me who you have gotten insurance through? I am having a terrible time finding someone to insure the bus I bought from Don. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sheryl

RE: [Texascavers] snake tale from Saudi cave

Being a despiser of snakes, I would have been on the side of Majed, only I would have wanted to shoot it. :-) I know, I know. They are beneficial, we are in their territory, yada, yada, yada. But, there is a law of the strongest survive and when it comes to snakes, that is my motto. Having sai

RE: [Texascavers] Park Fees vs Fishing licenses & Laws

Well, we should have just asked you to begin with! :-) Thanks for the information. I did not know all of this. Very enlightening. Sheryl As someone who just retired from over 20 years with the National Park Service, and about 6 of those years were in Law Enforcement, I have some i

RE: [Texascavers] National Park fees - again

on the park. National Parks are not governed by state laws.. Sheryl _ From: J. LaRue Bills [mailto:jlrbi...@sonoratx.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 8:19 AM To: mark.al...@l-3com.com; Sheryl Rieck; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] National Park fees

RE: [Texascavers] National Park fees - again

ll curious. Sheryl -Original Message- From: J. LaRue Bills [mailto:jlrbi...@sonoratx.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 7:38 AM To: mark.al...@l-3com.com; Sheryl Rieck; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] National Park fees - again Are you saying that you can fish in Nati

RE: [Texascavers] National Park fees - again

I would pay higher park user fees gladly if they made some allowance for low income people. I remember when I was a kid, fishing licenses were cheap. We were not affluent people and my mom and dad could take us fishing without a lot of cost. But, these days, a fishing license is expensive for som

RE: [Texascavers] Another CWAN news piece

Any word of arrangements yet? Sheryl _ From: Jim Kennedy [mailto:jkenn...@batcon.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:58 AM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Cc: Logan McNatt (work) Subject: [Texascavers] Another CWAN news piece

RE: [Texascavers] VPI

I was lucky enough to witness the expelling of VPI from OTR about 8 or 9 years ago. It was a political thing and was really quite unjustified. But, in typical VPI fashion, they just had their own OTR down the road a bit in the following years. I camped with these folks and had a great time. OTR

RE: [Texascavers] Nalgene bottles

Does it leach out over an extended period of time? Or, does it immediately start the process. For example, if I put water in for 4 hours and then empty it, has the 'nert' stuff leached in that amount of time? Or, does it take longer? Sheryl - Not a scientist -Original Message- From: G

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