texascavers Digest 19 Nov 2013 16:08:26 -0000 Issue 1886
Topics (messages 23056 through 23071):
Re: Never go to Mexico- Kurt Caselli killed in Baja 1000
23056 by: Jim Kennedy
23057 by: Frank Binney
23059 by: Sheryl Rieck
23060 by: Ted Samsel
23061 by: Nico Escamilla
23062 by: Joe Ranzau
23063 by: Ted Samsel
Bringing caving to the masses
23058 by: Lee H. Skinner
Re: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies â new open access journal coming
soon
23064 by: Julia Germany
Off-topic, for Austin area cavers: The Wildest Dream, Everest documentary film
tonight 7 pm
23065 by: Logan McNatt
UT Grotto Meeting November 20th
23066 by: Andrea Croskrey
Caving in Mexico is fun
23067 by: David
Interesting clip on Indiana Caverns
23068 by: Louise Power
Winter Solstice Celebration
23069 by: pstrickland1.austin.rr.com
Tom Iliffe receives Smithsonian appointment :
23070 by: jerryatkin.aol.com
Discover Texas Dinosaurs at Fossil Fest!
23071 by: Julia Germany
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Tragic and sad, but not really a reason to stop going to Mexico.
-- Jim
From: Jon [mailto:cavefa...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:31 AM
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Fw: Never go to Mexico- Kurt Caselli killed in Baja
1000
FYI ...
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/Off-road/2013/November/
nov1613-kurt-caselli
KTM rider Kurt Caselli has lost his life while competing in the
famous Baja 1000 race through Mexico's Baja California peninsula,
after sustaining serious injuries while leading the 883 mile long race.
Early and unconfirmed reports indicate that the thirty year old hit a
manmade booby trap at the 796-mile marker of the course. Sabotage to
the rugged and remote off road course is common by spectators, who
dig jumps and obstacles to provide more exciting viewing.
The widely liked American made his debut in the Dakar Rally last
year, impressing from the off by winning two stages of the tough
SouthAmerican race in his rookie year to finish 31st overall.
Caselli had said in the press conference after qualifying that
winning the Baja was one of his big remaining goals. "Baja has always
been on my list. A win (by KTM) is something that's not just myself
but a lot of other people have wanted to see it for a long time, and
I will be very happy if I can be a part of that. I'm not trying to
take any glory. I just want to be able to say that I was part of a
winning team."
Motorcycle News sends our deepest condolences to Kurt's family and
friends. He will be sorely missed.
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This has given me reason to swear off competing in 883 mile long motorcycle
races!
On 11/17/13 7:37 AM, "Jim Kennedy" <cavercr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Tragic and sad, but not really a reason to stop going to Mexico.
>
> -- Jim
>
>
>
> From: Jon [mailto:cavefa...@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:31 AM
> To: Texascavers@texascavers.com
> Subject: [Texascavers] Fw: Never go to Mexico- Kurt Caselli killed in Baja
> 1000
>
>
>
>
> FYI ...
>
>
> http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/Off-road/2013/November/no
> v1613-kurt-caselli
>
> KTM rider Kurt Caselli has lost his life while competing in the
> famous Baja 1000 race through Mexico's Baja California peninsula,
> after sustaining serious injuries while leading the 883 mile long race.
>
> Early and unconfirmed reports indicate that the thirty year old hit a
> manmade booby trap at the 796-mile marker of the course. Sabotage to
> the rugged and remote off road course is common by spectators, who
> dig jumps and obstacles to provide more exciting viewing.
>
> The widely liked American made his debut in the Dakar Rally last
> year, impressing from the off by winning two stages of the tough
> SouthAmerican race in his rookie year to finish 31st overall.
>
> Caselli had said in the press conference after qualifying that
> winning the Baja was one of his big remaining goals. "Baja has always
> been on my list. A win (by KTM) is something that's not just myself
> but a lot of other people have wanted to see it for a long time, and
> I will be very happy if I can be a part of that. I'm not trying to
> take any glory. I just want to be able to say that I was part of a
> winning team."
>
> Motorcycle News sends our deepest condolences to Kurt's family and
> friends. He will be sorely missed.
>
>
>
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I agree it is no reason to never go to Mexico. Things like this happen even
here. It is horrible.
Sheryl
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Absalom, Absalom.
On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Sheryl Rieck <sheryl.ri...@gmail.com>wrote:
> I agree it is no reason to never go to Mexico. Things like this happen
> even here. It is horrible.
>
> Sheryl
>
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The subject of this email really bothers me, maybe I'll send an email to
all my friends here next week saying dont ever go shopping in the states
because someone got tramped to death during black friday. Geez people!! I
used to not care about things like this and tried to explain to folks that
my country aint what you see in the news but now I realize that whoever
buys the hype are just ignorant types who dont know better and wont try to
find out. Many a caver have come and returned without issue, I think its
time to cut the crap, if something bad happens to you while traveling
Mexico then by all means, let people know, but if it was a random stranger
racing on a bike dont say dont ever go to Mexico, racing motorcycles is
dangerous everywhere!! Enough of my rant, y'all get my drift
Nico
El domingo, 17 de noviembre de 2013, Ted Samsel escribió:
> Absalom, Absalom.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Sheryl Rieck
> <sheryl.ri...@gmail.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'sheryl.ri...@gmail.com');>
> > wrote:
>
>> I agree it is no reason to never go to Mexico. Things like this happen
>> even here. It is horrible.
>>
>> Sheryl
>>
>
>
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As fun as it would be to pick on Jon, it looks like he did not title this
email. It is a forward.
The news is interesting but of minimal impact to what cavers do in Mexico.
Take it as such and give him the the common courtesy of knowing one explosion
in a race does not mean we all stop traveling.
> On Nov 17, 2013, at 9:30 AM, Jon <cavefa...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> FYI ...
>
>
> http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/Off-road/2013/November/nov1613-kurt-caselli
>
> KTM rider Kurt Caselli has lost his life while competing in the
> famous Baja 1000 race through Mexico's Baja California peninsula,
> after sustaining serious injuries while leading the 883 mile long race.
>
> Early and unconfirmed reports indicate that the thirty year old hit a
> manmade booby trap at the 796-mile marker of the course. Sabotage to
> the rugged and remote off road course is common by spectators, who
> dig jumps and obstacles to provide more exciting viewing.
>
> The widely liked American made his debut in the Dakar Rally last
> year, impressing from the off by winning two stages of the tough
> SouthAmerican race in his rookie year to finish 31st overall.
>
> Caselli had said in the press conference after qualifying that
> winning the Baja was one of his big remaining goals. "Baja has always
> been on my list. A win (by KTM) is something that's not just myself
> but a lot of other people have wanted to see it for a long time, and
> I will be very happy if I can be a part of that. I'm not trying to
> take any glory. I just want to be able to say that I was part of a
> winning team."
>
> Motorcycle News sends our deepest condolences to Kurt's family and
> friends. He will be sorely missed.
>
>
>
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Hey, there's a lot of questionable stuff happening in Texas, too. I don't
want to move back. There are cheaper places to be old in and with fewer
loons.
<wheeze, grump, wheeze>
On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 8:16 AM, Joe Ranzau <jran...@gmail.com> wrote:
> As fun as it would be to pick on Jon, it looks like he did not title this
> email. It is a forward.
>
> The news is interesting but of minimal impact to what cavers do in Mexico.
>
> Take it as such and give him the the common courtesy of knowing one
> explosion in a race does not mean we all stop traveling.
>
> On Nov 17, 2013, at 9:30 AM, Jon <cavefa...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> FYI ...
>
>
>
> http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/Off-road/2013/November/nov1613-kurt-caselli
>
> KTM rider Kurt Caselli has lost his life while competing in the
> famous Baja 1000 race through Mexico's Baja California peninsula,
> after sustaining serious injuries while leading the 883 mile long race.
>
> Early and unconfirmed reports indicate that the thirty year old hit a
> manmade booby trap at the 796-mile marker of the course. Sabotage to
> the rugged and remote off road course is common by spectators, who
> dig jumps and obstacles to provide more exciting viewing.
>
> The widely liked American made his debut in the Dakar Rally last
> year, impressing from the off by winning two stages of the tough
> SouthAmerican race in his rookie year to finish 31st overall.
>
> Caselli had said in the press conference after qualifying that
> winning the Baja was one of his big remaining goals. "Baja has always
> been on my list. A win (by KTM) is something that's not just myself
> but a lot of other people have wanted to see it for a long time, and
> I will be very happy if I can be a part of that. I'm not trying to
> take any glory. I just want to be able to say that I was part of a
> winning team."
>
> Motorcycle News sends our deepest condolences to Kurt's family and
> friends. He will be sorely missed.
>
>
>
>
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I saw this link in the Texas Cavers mailing list by David Locklear:
http://tinyurl.com/o552nnz
I wonder what hardware and software he uses...but searching online, I
found these 4 articles:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcxf2k
http://tinyurl.com/p366b4d
http://tinyurl.com/oav9ges
http://tinyurl.com/oj7j9z4
Lee Skinner
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I am sure this somehow cave related, and might even be useful for KIP - the
Karst Information Portal.
julia
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From: Sharp, John M <jmsh...@jsg.utexas.edu>
Sent: Mon, Nov 18, 2013 9:50 am
Subject: FW: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies – new open access journal
coming soon
From: Elsevier Aquatic Sciences [mailto:aqua...@elsevier.dmsx.net]
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 9:02 AM
To: Sharp, John M
Subject: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies – new open access journal
coming soon
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Apologies to the list, but this is the best way to inform the Austin-area
cavers who are not on Facebook.
The Wildest Dream
Sponsored by the Austin Film Society to benefit the Austin Children's Shelter.
Tickets $15, available at door, or online until 3:00 today
I just called AFS and they said plenty of seats are still available.
https://www.austinfilm.org/co-sponsored-events/team-fx-presents-the-wildest-dream
Venue is Marchesa Hall and Theatre, 6226 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin 78752
http://themarchesahallandtheatre.wordpress.com/
Spread the word, and hope to see you there!
Logan
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Howdy Texas Cavers,
Nico Hauwert, hydrogeologist at the City of Austin, will be at the UT
Grotto meeting this Wednesday to share about karst and karst related
projects in the city of Austin. Hope to see you there!
I'd also like to remind people that the room location for the UT Grotto
meetings has changed. We will now be meeting at 7:45pm in *Burdine 134*.
Follow this link to a map of where the building is located on the
University of Texas campus:
http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/bur.html
For information on Underground Texas Grotto activities, please see
www.utgrotto.org
Before the meeting, take advantage of Sao Paulo www.saopaulos.net for
happy hour specials. This area is the best place to park and meet folks
walking over to the meeting. Then after the official meeting, we continue
with the decades long tradition to reconvene for burgers, beer, and tall
tales of caving at Posse East. www.posse-east.com
Cavingly,
Andrea Croskrey
UT Grotto Vice Chair
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I love travelling in the Sierra Madres, and wish I could live there. Every
Mexican and caver there that I once met were very "amable y simpatica". I
ended up marrying one, for those reasons. Our daughter embraces her
Mexican heritage with lots of passion, and annually does a "matachina"
performance. ( although I disapprove of anything related to the Virgin of
Guadalupe, but that is another story )
The news media dwells on reporting crime stories. But the crime being
reported seems different than the crime here in the states. Especially the
"alleged" stories on unofficial news-sites like LaPoliciaca.com. These
crimes like carjackings scare tourist that drive into Mexico. Especially,
when the criminals are the "transitos." ( traffic cops ). These incidents
are sometimes near border crossings.
I am currently living in a dangerous part of Houston. The criminals in
this area are people rejected from Mexico, or their English-speaking
children. Most of the crimes are fueled by cheap beer ( Cobra ), and
involve domestic violence. Ironically, they all have the Virgin Of
Guadalupe tattooed all over their body. They don't pay taxes, but find a
way to get financial support from the government, while maintaining their
chrome-plated Cadillac covered in the backyard, and have plenty of spare
time to spray graffiti all over the neighborhood. I have had to befriend
some of them, in order to blend in. One of the more scary ones, uses my
newest LED headlamp each night to ride his bicycle to the local cantina to
get drunk. Crimes here are not reported to the police. That is
survival rule #1.
This gives USA folks a distorted vision of latino people. I know many
"Norte-americanos" that will never change their views on Mexico, and think
people like me are gullible and naive and liberal.
I hope to go caving in Mexico with my Mexican caving friends in 2014.
To the best of my knowledge, there is not a cave with a warm-water
rapidly-flowing creek north of Monterrey. And those are my favorite kind
of caves.
Respectfully,
David Locklear
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http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21134540/vp=53590515�
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We are having a Winter Solstice Party on Sat. Dec. 21st starting at 7:30PM
Pete and Jocie's, 12717 Bullick Hollow Rd, Austin, TX, 78726
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la.
'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la...
Fill the mead cup, drain the barrel! Fa la la la...
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la.....
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la...
Hail the new ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la...
Laughing, quaffing all together, Fa la la la...
Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la la!
Come join us for food, drink and merriment. Wassail, various other libations,
as well as snacks provided. Bring what you wish, including a towel for the hot
tub. Children welcome, but leave your furry friends warm at home.
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http://tamutimes.tamu.edu/2013/11/18/cave-diving-prof-receives-smithsonian-award/#.Uossiid5mc0
Jerry.
Sent from my iPhone
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The have cool rocks, too. I bet some of the fossils may have been found in
cave somewhere.....
julia
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From: Paleontological Society of Austin
<paleontological_society_of_au...@mail.vresp.com>
To: germanyj <germa...@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 19, 2013 9:02 am
Subject: Discover Texas Dinosaurs at Fossil Fest!
Dear Julia,
Discover Texas Dinosaurs at the Paleontological Society of Austin's 23rd Annual
Fossil Fest on Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8 (9 am to 5 pm) at Old Settlers
Association Headquarters, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock, TX
(intersection of Hwy 79 & Harrell Pkwy, next to the Dell Diamond).
What's in your backyard? Discover Texas Dinosaurs! Our show theme this year
highlights fossils from the Austin area and Texas. A fun and educational event
for the entire family with door prizes, demos, displays, a spin the Wheel of
Fossils, a fossil Dig Pit and dealers from around the country selling fossils
and fossil related material from around the world. Admission is $3.00 for
Adults, $2.00 for Students and Children under 6 are free.
More detailed info at www.austinpaleo.org/fest.
Teachers - Learn about our educational program, Extra Credit for your students
and how to earn a free fossil kit for your classroom at
www.austinpaleo.org/Fest/2013/FlyerTeacher.pdf.
Homeschoolers - Learn about our educational program at
www.austinpaleo.org/Fest/2013/FlyerHomeschool.pdf.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Youth Groups - Boy Scouts, are you working toward
your Geology Belt Loop / Academic Pin? Girl Scouts, do you dream that "I can
be..." a Paleontologist? Our special educational presentations can focus on
fulfilling badge requirements. Learn about our educational program at
www.austinpaleo.org/Fest/2013/FlyerScout.pdf.
Fieldtrips (School / Scout / Youth Group) - Groups of 10 or more receive
special educational support & reduced admission by pre-registering at
www.austinpaleo.org/signup.
Please FORWARD this to your Friends, Teachers, Scout/Youth Leaders and Nature
Enthusiasts!
We look forward to seeing you there in December!
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