Re: Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-24 Thread tbsamsel
Is crawling in cold mud really comfortable? Is getting into weird contortions while scraping around on rocks comfy? I think not. There is a soupçon of masochism, I fear, in high-risk "sport". Adrenaline ain't from the comfy chair. (Not the comfy chair!). And you mean "you" for "u"? Or "ewe" or

RE: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-24 Thread Mark . Alman
And a damn fine one, at that! Mark From: Katherine Arens [mailto:k.ar...@mail.utexas.edu] Sent: Tue 2/23/2010 6:04 PM To: bandits...@aol.com; texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Yes Hey, Minnow-- i'm just an old broad,

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-24 Thread Charles Goldsmith
Minnow, I'm sending this just to you. You need to check your email client, you are still posting emails with no quoting, like below. This is fine if its a one on one email, but on a mailing list, it makes it near impossible to follow a thread easily. Also, you won't find many people on this list

RE: [Texascavers] Yes==NO!

2010-02-23 Thread Linda Palit
of Sorcerer's, Wizard's Well, or H.T.Meirs lately? Or, Has anybody seen any decent caves for sale of late? Just sayin' -Original Message- From: wa5...@peoplepc.com [mailto:wa5...@peoplepc.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:42 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Yes

RE: [Texascavers] Yes==NO!

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
[mailto:wa5...@peoplepc.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:42 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Yes Ah well ... ya know ... every once in a while someone gets off their meds. But that's OK, gives the rest of us a smile and adds to the spice of life! Won't keep me

Re: [Texascavers] Yes==NO!

2010-02-23 Thread Don Arburn
Sounds like he would like to be a new member of the Texas Cave Management Association! Don's iPhone. On Feb 23, 2010, at 9:26 PM, bandits...@aol.com wrote: Thank u so much that's basically what I was trying to say. I want to know all about those things. Minnow NO, Just say NO! Time to

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread George-Paul Richmann
It's a list serve. Luckily, most/all of the people on it are good cavers. When its on topic, its great. News about accidents, trips, cave specific environmental issues etc. When it's off top (about a third of the time) it's pretty horrible. If you view it as entertainment it works out. Cavers

Re: Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread tbsamsel
Anyway, the best part of caving is being uncomfortable in unique places. Get used to it. TFeb 23, 2010 08:12:48 AM, gprichm...@gmail.com wrote: It's a list serve. Luckily, most/all of the people on it are goodcavers. When its on topic, its great. News about accidents, trips,cave specific

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
I understand the off topic and some people r very funny so the amount of mail has nothing to do with it! I have been here for half of a year and have learned a lot from people I just find it very amusing when it gets nasty. It made me think twice about going on any group trips. I will just

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Thank u Jacqui Thomas. That was good to hear and I will take ur advice. I know I am a baby caver so thank u for talking to me respectfully. U rock. Minnow

RE: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Sheryl Rieck
@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Yes I understand the off topic and some people r very funny so the amount of mail has nothing to do with it! I have been here for half of a year and have learned a lot from people I just find it very amusing when it gets nasty. It made me think twice about going

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Ok T what the heck does that mean?? That I have to be uncomfortable being around other caver's?? If that's what u mean then I will be doing things on my own and no u wont be coming to save me! I'm about over this sorry I even said anything but still Jacqui Thomas rocks wish most of u talked

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
In a message dated 2/23/2010 3:42:39 P.M. Central Standard Time, shri...@cableone.net writes: Sheryl Thank u also u rock to I will just blow it of and give some caver's a chance and see for myself how people r. Thanks again I was getting a lil discouraged but I'm feeling better, Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread George-Paul Richmann
This is the 1st time I have chimed in about anything so I hope I am not being downed for it ? Most definitely not, if most of us put up with Sleaze, we can put up with your questions, comments and concerns :-) All I was really saying is cant we all just get along? NO :-D It made me think twice

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
In a message dated 2/23/2010 4:00:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, gprichm...@gmail.com writes: Thank u George-Paul Richmann it was a lot of bickering but I will not be swade and I will listen to all u good people. All I can do is go to the meetings and get to know yall. I am looking forward

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
I am in Lampasas and am having a lil culture shock since I moved from Chicago. I grew up in San Antonio so this is home and I know I'm in a perfect area to start this sport/hobby and cant wait to meet all u nice good experienced caver's. After I get settled it is a dream to do this. Minnow

Fwd: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
---BeginMessage--- In a message dated 2/23/2010 3:54:44 P.M. Central Standard Time, shri...@cableone.net writes: Thanks again Sheryl I will hang in there. Yall have so much knowledge and info I have to stay and just not take anything personal. To sensitive ha ha but people like u and I

RE: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Kurt L. Menking
. Kurt From: bandits...@aol.com [mailto:bandits...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 3:46 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Yes In a message dated 2/23/2010 3:42:39 P.M. Central Standard Time, shri...@cableone.net writes: Sheryl Thank u

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
In a message dated 2/23/2010 4:09:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, gi...@bcad.org writes: I'm sensitive like lots of good people Kurt but I'm very tuff and can very much handle this sport. I also can do this sport on my own without having to be saved or accompanied by know it alls with

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Thank u Kurt I want to be a Minnow in this shark infested sport ha ha playing want to get to know all of u. Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Matt Turner
To: texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 3:24:21 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Yes I understand the off topic and some people r very funny so the amount of mail has nothing to do with it! I have been here for half of a year and have learned a lot from people I just find it very amusing

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Thanks Bill I will be there and get the real picture and probobly fall deeply inlove with this sport and the people I meet. Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Don Arburn
Try starting with your name, please? Don's iPhone. On Feb 23, 2010, at 4:24 PM, bandits...@aol.com wrote: Thank u Kurt I want to be a Minnow in this shark infested sport ha ha playing want to get to know all of u. Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
In a message dated 2/23/2010 4:25:28 P.M. Central Standard Time, kat...@yahoo.com writes: Thanks Matt Turner I will be there we live so darn close and have researched it so much. I'm biting at the bit. Hope to meet all u good people and the ones who want to mess around on this site. I

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
My name is Kelly but I like to called Minnow if that's ok with u oh and its Kelly Garriott in Lampasas as I said.

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Don Arburn
Welcome Minnow! Don's iPhone. On Feb 23, 2010, at 4:31 PM, bandits...@aol.com wrote: My name is Kelly but I like to called Minnow if that's ok with u oh and its Kelly Garriott in Lampasas as I said.

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Thanks Don so happy to be back home and get into this sport that I have dreamed about all my life. Cant wait for March and the meeting seems to far away for me. Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
To funny Nico I'm 5 foot 100 lbs so when I say I'm from Texas they have always said I thought everything was big in Texas. I said I have a big personality lol. So I'm the right size and love to get dirty and just moved from Chicago so know how to dress for cold. I own probably the biggest

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Cool Bill I will be there hell or high water it sounds like that is very close to me. Im in Lampasas is it in Colorado Bend I have resurched it so much I forget where everything is. Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Thank u Bill I will do everything to be there. U will pick me out I'm prob the smallest adult that will be there and thanks for being ok with Minnow I love it and have never had a nick name but Kel. Cant wait to meet u and everyone with all the good words and advice I'm so glad I piped I. I

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Please do contact me Pitbouncer I would frigen love to be that person. U have my e-mail and I will give u my number no prob. I have been dieing to do this all my life. I can weesle my way in there is at all possible. Minnow/Kelly

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Thanks for the directions. I own Lights, Boots, Cave Pack, a wet suit I don't think will work its a surfing wet suit not full suit so would freeze I think. Am getting knee pads i need them for the metal detecting too. I have been looking for everything else but am running out of money with

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Ok no prob didn't know

RE: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Katherine Arens
Hey, Minnow-- i'm just an old broad, but these are a group of the best brothers and sisters you'll have. That doesn't mean they won't rag on you a bit now and then -- isn't that what family's for? Welcome back to texas, and welcome to caving with the best -katie --

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Charles Goldsmith
Hi Minnow, my name is Charles, many know me as wokka, but I answer as both. I'm the list administrator, I own the domain and all of the equipment that runs this list, as well as a few other sites. Everyone here won't get along, we have right now, 399 subscribers. Even with a common interest such

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread Banditskel
Sorry and thank u Charles I will be sure to do that. Thought I was but Im not the best on the putter lol. I will ask u when I have any questions. Thanks again, Kelly/Minnow

Re: [Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-23 Thread wa5pok
Ah well ... ya know ... every once in a while someone gets off their meds. But that's OK, gives the rest of us a smile and adds to the spice of life! Won't keep me from getten' underground with the gang. ~F~ This is the 1st time I have chimed in about anything so I hope I am not being

[Texascavers] Yes

2010-02-22 Thread Banditskel
Amen brother I have been on this site for a few months. Just moved back to Texas and I thought this would be great. I'm now not so sure. I want to learn from all of u not read all this stuff like yall r kids darn. I really don't want to be uncomfortable about being a new caver. So please

[Texascavers] Yes, Virgina, Vermont has caves Re: [Texascavers] Vermont cave in the news

2008-07-02 Thread Nigel Dyson-Hudson
Yes, Virgina, Vermont has caves. Go to NSS in 2010 in White River Junction VT to see some. At least we haven't had to resort to under water cave digging. When we do the OCR, Orientation to Cave Rescue, classes in VT, folks from the VT State Police also attend. And often it is us Northeast

[Texascavers] Yes it matters!

2008-04-29 Thread Alex Sproul
The NSS Election is in full swing. Your ballot should have arrived by now. Have you opened it up and read it?  Have you voted yet?  If not, find your ballot today, read the platforms, and vote!  Yes, your vote really does matter!  Four of these candidates will be charged with managing YOUR

Re: [Texascavers] Yes it matters!

2008-04-29 Thread Preston Forsythe
Forsythe in Western KY - - Original Message - From: Alex Sproul imoca...@comcast.net To: texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:04 PM Subject: [Texascavers] Yes it matters! The NSS Election is in full swing

RE: [Texascavers] Yes it matters!

2008-04-29 Thread Louise Power
@texascavers.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:28:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Yes it matters! Instead of sending out individual ballots and platforms to every NSS member why not put that info in the NSS News and save all of that paper work, envelopes and stamps. The same 10% who care enough

Re: [Texascavers] Yes it matters!

2008-04-29 Thread Alex Sproul
The same 10% who care enough to vote, will still vote. You're clearly right, Preson. Can you believe GA has 750 members and only 3 % vote. Yes I can. Been there; know 'em. The other 97%, however, enjoy loudly bitching about how the NSS is mishandled. Alex

[Texascavers] Yes, George, there are above ground caves

2007-09-24 Thread gille
-- Original message -- From: George Nincehelser geo...@nincehelser.com I think this may have been discussed before, but is there such a thing as an aboveground cave? Of course, George, there are millions of them. One simple example should suffice: Caves are