Re: [Texascavers] Mexico travel related

2014-02-20 Thread Andy Gluesenkamp
That is very sad.  That is one of my favorite areas.  I, too, have fond memories of eating the most delicious langostinos there (restaurant/lobster farm was called Boca Toma II).   Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D. 700 Billie Brooks Drive Driftwood, Texas 78619 (512) 799-1095 a...@gluesenkamp.com

[Texascavers] Mexico travel related

2014-02-19 Thread David
I have not been following any news at all in Mexico, since my last post on the subject did not go so well. So to my Mexican caving friends, I apoligize if this post sounds bias or negative towards your beautiful country, or if the news story is bogus. Today, I saw a news story that looked ala

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico travel

2013-01-06 Thread Bill Steele
Hi Ernie, How'd it go up on Cerro Rabon above the coffee plantation? When are you going to San Agustin with the Brits? May I send my drill with you in your truck? Bill Sent by iPhone On Jan 6, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Ernest Garza wrote: Cody and I are back from "The End of the World" tour

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico travel

2013-01-06 Thread Bill Steele
Hi Ernie, How'd it go up on Cerro Rabon above the coffee plantation? When are you going to San Agustin with the Brits? May I send my drill with you in your truck? Bill Sent by iPhone On Jan 6, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Ernest Garza wrote: Cody and I are back from "The End of the World" tour

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico travel

2013-01-06 Thread Bill Steele
Hi Ernie, How'd it go up on Cerro Rabon above the coffee plantation? When are you going to San Agustin with the Brits? May I send my drill with you in your truck? Bill Sent by iPhone On Jan 6, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Ernest Garza wrote: Cody and I are back from "The End of the World" tour

[Texascavers] Mexico travel

2013-01-06 Thread Ernest Garza
Cody and I are back from "The End of the World" tour safe and sound (somewhat sound). We made it to Palenque, the Sierra Mazateca, Cueva Cheve, Teotiuacan, and Guanuhato. We had a safe passage. although often difficult driving conditions. Very little military presence. Border crossing at

[Texascavers] Mexico travel

2013-01-06 Thread Ernest Garza
Cody and I are back from "The End of the World" tour safe and sound (somewhat sound). We made it to Palenque, the Sierra Mazateca, Cueva Cheve, Teotiuacan, and Guanuhato. We had a safe passage. although often difficult driving conditions. Very little military presence. Border crossing at

[Texascavers] Mexico travel

2013-01-06 Thread Ernest Garza
Cody and I are back from "The End of the World" tour safe and sound (somewhat sound). We made it to Palenque, the Sierra Mazateca, Cueva Cheve, Teotiuacan, and Guanuhato. We had a safe passage. although often difficult driving conditions. Very little military presence. Border crossing at

[Texascavers] mexico travel

2012-11-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Good news (or sorta) for those who still travel to Mexico. My local congressman is trying eliminate or waive the security deposit to get a vehicle permit for traveling. I recall that being 400 dollars iirc, but he mentions 650, either way its pretty good news. Lets hope it passes, keep your finger

[Texascavers] mexico travel

2012-11-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Good news (or sorta) for those who still travel to Mexico. My local congressman is trying eliminate or waive the security deposit to get a vehicle permit for traveling. I recall that being 400 dollars iirc, but he mentions 650, either way its pretty good news. Lets hope it passes, keep your finger

[Texascavers] mexico travel

2012-11-07 Thread Nico Escamilla
Good news (or sorta) for those who still travel to Mexico. My local congressman is trying eliminate or waive the security deposit to get a vehicle permit for traveling. I recall that being 400 dollars iirc, but he mentions 650, either way its pretty good news. Lets hope it passes, keep your finger

[Texascavers] Mexico travel fees

2011-10-20 Thread Nico Escamilla
There's a group of people pushing for the $400 charge to get a vehicle permit to be waived in an effort to promote road tourism in Nuevo Leon.. here's the linkthe news article for those of you who know spanish. Ni

[Texascavers] Mexico travel fees

2011-10-20 Thread Nico Escamilla
There's a group of people pushing for the $400 charge to get a vehicle permit to be waived in an effort to promote road tourism in Nuevo Leon.. here's the linkthe news article for those of you who know spanish. Ni

[Texascavers] Mexico travel fees

2011-10-20 Thread Nico Escamilla
There's a group of people pushing for the $400 charge to get a vehicle permit to be waived in an effort to promote road tourism in Nuevo Leon.. here's the linkthe news article for those of you who know spanish. Ni

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico travel related

2011-02-01 Thread Gill Edigar
I will continue to post Mexico travel info on CaveTex and encourage others to do so. And I will post it on FB as well. Wide distribution is good. --Ediger - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texasca

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico travel related

2011-01-31 Thread Preston Forsythe
ston in KY - Original Message - From: To: "David" ; "Cavers Texas" Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:00 AM Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Mexico travel related I beg to differ, David. I think this is the PERFECT forum for it and an issue that needs periodic discussion. We hav

RE: [Texascavers] Mexico travel related

2011-01-31 Thread Mark . Alman
key is in the upper right on most keyboards. Mark -Original Message- From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 11:57 PM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] Mexico travel related There have been post recently about travel safety in Mexico. Most

[Texascavers] Mexico travel related

2011-01-30 Thread David
There have been post recently about travel safety in Mexico. Most CaveTex users have NO desire to see these postings or replies to them. I will be following this topic occasionally and posting updates at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Caver-Discussion-Forum/100144753397480 or privatel

[Texascavers] Mexico travel tip

2010-12-08 Thread David
Please ignore this if you have no intentions of travelling to Mexico, or if you have no desire to learn a few Spanish words: The web-site below seems to have the latest info on crime activity in Mexico : http://www.sedena.gob.mx/index.php/sala-de-prensa/comunicados-de-prensa-de-los-mandos

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Don Arburn
You are welcome! Don't mention it. BTW, I never laughed... during the incident. ;-) Don's iPhone. On Feb 23, 2010, at 11:05 PM, Geary Schindel > wrote: Thanks Don for the comment on the bullet holes

RE: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Geary Schindel
trying to explain things with my very limited Spanish. Geary From: Nico Escamilla [mailto:pitboun...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:20 PM To: Geary Schindel Cc: Don Arburn; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel Bullet holes huh? was it from the

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Nico Escamilla
ilto:donarb...@mac.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:58 PM > *Cc:* texascavers@texascavers.com > > *Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel > > > > Geary had a bad experience with Federales and bullet holes once, kinda > tainted his enjoyment of Mexico. > >

RE: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Geary Schindel
I love traveling in Mexico, I just stay out of Juarez. I think Nico is correct, use common sense and don’t go places you shouldn’t. G From: Don Arburn [mailto:donarb...@mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:58 PM Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Don Arburn
Geary had a bad experience with Federales and bullet holes once, kinda tainted his enjoyment of Mexico. Don's iPhone. On Feb 23, 2010, at 9:53 PM, Nico Escamilla wrote: Most cavers should now by now not to pay attention to this kinda crap from the government just use some common sense

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Nico Escamilla
Most cavers should now by now not to pay attention to this kinda crap from the government just use some common sense. Nico On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 9:44 PM, michael david wrote: > i don't see cozumel or tulum on this alertso mexico in march is a go > from what i can tell! > > > > > > > On Tu

Re: [Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread michael david
i don't see cozumel or tulum on this alertso mexico in march is a go from what i can tell! On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 7:23 PM, Geary Schindel < gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org> wrote: > Here is a post on CNN regarding a new state department advisory on travel > in Mexico. > > > > > http://www.

[Texascavers] Mexico Travel

2010-02-23 Thread Geary Schindel
Here is a post on CNN regarding a new state department advisory on travel in Mexico. http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/02/23/mexico.travel.warning/index.html?hpt=T2 G