texascavers Digest 11 Aug 2013 12:39:50 -0000 Issue 1817
Topics (messages 22349 through 22362):
Re: Mallory report, 8/8/13
22349 by: Kevin McGowan
22350 by: Galen Falgout
22351 by: Sheryl Rieck
Re: [greater_houston_grotto] Re: [Texascavers] Mallory report, 8/8/13
22352 by: Julia Germany
New emergency gadget
22353 by: David
22354 by: Stefan Creaser
22355 by: Lyndon Tiu
22356 by: George D. Nincehelser
Mallory report, 8/9/13
22357 by: Emily McGowan
Convention updates ?
22358 by: David
convention newsletters
22359 by: David
convention update correction
22360 by: David
another convention update ( and correction )
22361 by: David
New NSS Fellows
22362 by: Geary Schindel
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That is fantastic news! I'm s happy for Mal!!
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On Aug 9, 2013, at 7:47 AM, "Emily McGowan" <emm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This is such wonderful news!!!
>
>
> What a fantastic day! When asked during OT what her name was she answered:
> Mallory Mayeux. Where was she from: Longbridge, Louisiana (It's really where
> we live-suburb of Cottonport). Who was I- Miss Vickie-This is what my little
> Pre-K students call me and she calls me that sometimes especially when she
> is picking on me. Later in the day, the speech therapist asked her brother's
> name. She answered Caleb Mayeux. And it was so neat when her grandma called
> me. I had my mom talk to her on the phone. Well, mom said ""Hey Mallory, and
> Mal answered back "Hey grandma. I was floored by all of this and so excited
> I cried. She is mouthing all of this and it comes" out as a faint whisper at
> best because she has the trachea tube in and air is not passing over her
> vocal cords. They have what is called a "voice" little round thing on the
> end of her tube that she wears during the day to help her make sound but she
> isn't forceful enough. But it is clear to everyone what she is saying.She is
> enunciating very clearly.
>
> Also, during OT Steve told them how she had been on American Idol and sang
> "I'm so excited." So the OT who is exactly Mal's age found it on her I-phone
> and her and Mal sang it and Mal even danced (moving her shoulders) while
> sitting on the exercise bench. We were so shocked. It was Mal's personality
> coming out. Everybody loved it. She was so funny because she kept reaching
> for the OT's I-phone, was able to turn it on. But the OT would say you have
> to sit for however long, then I will give it to you. We have Mal's I-phone
> there but she didn't want to listen to her music when I asked-too tired. It
> is password protected, so we will have to wait until she can open it. She
> also turned on a blinking wand, is helping to push up for sitting and
> standing, responding to commands.
>
> Absolutely incredible! Please say those thanksgiving prayers. The doctors
> say she is moving fast.
>
> The only sad thing is that now that she is aware (not constantly though) she
> cried four different times today.
> Once, when her dad had to leave. He woke up this morning at 2:30 a.m. to go
> to court about the guy who hit her. We are definitely going to be the
> squeaking wheel. The prosecutor has 600 cases, but most are not nearly as
> serious as Mal's. But she calmed down when I told her dad would be back the
> next day. Later, she was being put on the tilt table where they need to test
> her blood pressure as she stands. It takes a long time and they have to
> check all along the way. When she got to the top, she started crying, her
> muscles are hurting, and she is strapped in, too. So I just hugged her and
> she wrapped her arms around me and hugged me, too. It felt so good to be
> able to hug her after not being able to touch her for so long. She calms
> down after loving and reassuring her. We are still in awe of the
> accomplishments of today. Thanks for your prayers and good wishes.
>
>
>
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Wow I'm crying right now after reading this. Keep up the hard work mal we know
u can pull thu this
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 9, 2013, at 6:47 AM, "Emily McGowan" <emm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This is such wonderful news!!!
>
>
> What a fantastic day! When asked during OT what her name was she answered:
> Mallory Mayeux. Where was she from: Longbridge, Louisiana (It's really where
> we live-suburb of Cottonport). Who was I- Miss Vickie-This is what my little
> Pre-K students call me and she calls me that sometimes especially when she
> is picking on me. Later in the day, the speech therapist asked her brother's
> name. She answered Caleb Mayeux. And it was so neat when her grandma called
> me. I had my mom talk to her on the phone. Well, mom said ""Hey Mallory, and
> Mal answered back "Hey grandma. I was floored by all of this and so excited
> I cried. She is mouthing all of this and it comes" out as a faint whisper at
> best because she has the trachea tube in and air is not passing over her
> vocal cords. They have what is called a "voice" little round thing on the
> end of her tube that she wears during the day to help her make sound but she
> isn't forceful enough. But it is clear to everyone what she is saying.She is
> enunciating very clearly.
>
> Also, during OT Steve told them how she had been on American Idol and sang
> "I'm so excited." So the OT who is exactly Mal's age found it on her I-phone
> and her and Mal sang it and Mal even danced (moving her shoulders) while
> sitting on the exercise bench. We were so shocked. It was Mal's personality
> coming out. Everybody loved it. She was so funny because she kept reaching
> for the OT's I-phone, was able to turn it on. But the OT would say you have
> to sit for however long, then I will give it to you. We have Mal's I-phone
> there but she didn't want to listen to her music when I asked-too tired. It
> is password protected, so we will have to wait until she can open it. She
> also turned on a blinking wand, is helping to push up for sitting and
> standing, responding to commands.
>
> Absolutely incredible! Please say those thanksgiving prayers. The doctors
> say she is moving fast.
>
> The only sad thing is that now that she is aware (not constantly though) she
> cried four different times today.
> Once, when her dad had to leave. He woke up this morning at 2:30 a.m. to go
> to court about the guy who hit her. We are definitely going to be the
> squeaking wheel. The prosecutor has 600 cases, but most are not nearly as
> serious as Mal's. But she calmed down when I told her dad would be back the
> next day. Later, she was being put on the tilt table where they need to test
> her blood pressure as she stands. It takes a long time and they have to
> check all along the way. When she got to the top, she started crying, her
> muscles are hurting, and she is strapped in, too. So I just hugged her and
> she wrapped her arms around me and hugged me, too. It felt so good to be
> able to hug her after not being able to touch her for so long. She calms
> down after loving and reassuring her. We are still in awe of the
> accomplishments of today. Thanks for your prayers and good wishes.
>
>
>
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It is great to hear!
Sheryl
Sent from my iPhone.
On Aug 9, 2013, at 8:05 AM, Galen Falgout <galenfalg...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Wow I'm crying right now after reading this. Keep up the hard work mal we
> know u can pull thu this
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 9, 2013, at 6:47 AM, "Emily McGowan" <emm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> This is such wonderful news!!!
>>
>>
>> What a fantastic day! When asked during OT what her name was she answered:
>> Mallory Mayeux. Where was she from: Longbridge, Louisiana (It's really where
>> we live-suburb of Cottonport). Who was I- Miss Vickie-This is what my little
>> Pre-K students call me and she calls me that sometimes especially when she
>> is picking on me. Later in the day, the speech therapist asked her brother's
>> name. She answered Caleb Mayeux. And it was so neat when her grandma called
>> me. I had my mom talk to her on the phone. Well, mom said ""Hey Mallory, and
>> Mal answered back "Hey grandma. I was floored by all of this and so excited
>> I cried. She is mouthing all of this and it comes" out as a faint whisper at
>> best because she has the trachea tube in and air is not passing over her
>> vocal cords. They have what is called a "voice" little round thing on the
>> end of her tube that she wears during the day to help her make sound but she
>> isn't forceful enough. But it is clear to everyone what she is saying.She is
>> enunciating very clearly.
>>
>> Also, during OT Steve told them how she had been on American Idol and sang
>> "I'm so excited." So the OT who is exactly Mal's age found it on her I-phone
>> and her and Mal sang it and Mal even danced (moving her shoulders) while
>> sitting on the exercise bench. We were so shocked. It was Mal's personality
>> coming out. Everybody loved it. She was so funny because she kept reaching
>> for the OT's I-phone, was able to turn it on. But the OT would say you have
>> to sit for however long, then I will give it to you. We have Mal's I-phone
>> there but she didn't want to listen to her music when I asked-too tired. It
>> is password protected, so we will have to wait until she can open it. She
>> also turned on a blinking wand, is helping to push up for sitting and
>> standing, responding to commands.
>>
>> Absolutely incredible! Please say those thanksgiving prayers. The doctors
>> say she is moving fast.
>>
>> The only sad thing is that now that she is aware (not constantly though) she
>> cried four different times today.
>> Once, when her dad had to leave. He woke up this morning at 2:30 a.m. to go
>> to court about the guy who hit her. We are definitely going to be the
>> squeaking wheel. The prosecutor has 600 cases, but most are not nearly as
>> serious as Mal's. But she calmed down when I told her dad would be back the
>> next day. Later, she was being put on the tilt table where they need to test
>> her blood pressure as she stands. It takes a long time and they have to
>> check all along the way. When she got to the top, she started crying, her
>> muscles are hurting, and she is strapped in, too. So I just hugged her and
>> she wrapped her arms around me and hugged me, too. It felt so good to be
>> able to hug her after not being able to touch her for so long. She calms
>> down after loving and reassuring her. We are still in awe of the
>> accomplishments of today. Thanks for your prayers and good wishes.
>>
>>
>>
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GAWD - I am crying about this. After seeing her in the "coma" I would never
have believed she would recover like this, nor so quickly!
Keep the good news coming!
- from julia's cell
On Aug 9, 2013, at 6:53, Kevin McGowan <ke...@kevinmcgowan.com> wrote:
> That is fantastic news! I'm s happy for Mal!!
>
> Sent from mobile device
> Kevin McGowan Photography
> 5250 Gulfton, Suite 2F
> Houston TX 77081
> Studio: (713) 665-3818
> Cell: (281) 433-2474
>
> On Aug 9, 2013, at 7:47 AM, "Emily McGowan" <emm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > This is such wonderful news!!!
> >
> >
> > What a fantastic day! When asked during OT what her name was she answered:
> > Mallory Mayeux. Where was she from: Longbridge, Louisiana (It's really where
> > we live-suburb of Cottonport). Who was I- Miss Vickie-This is what my little
> > Pre-K students call me and she calls me that sometimes especially when she
> > is picking on me. Later in the day, the speech therapist asked her brother's
> > name. She answered Caleb Mayeux. And it was so neat when her grandma called
> > me. I had my mom talk to her on the phone. Well, mom said ""Hey Mallory, and
> > Mal answered back "Hey grandma. I was floored by all of this and so excited
> > I cried. She is mouthing all of this and it comes" out as a faint whisper at
> > best because she has the trachea tube in and air is not passing over her
> > vocal cords. They have what is called a "voice" little round thing on the
> > end of her tube that she wears during the day to help her make sound but she
> > isn't forceful enough. But it is clear to everyone what she is saying.She is
> > enunciating very clearly.
> >
> > Also, during OT Steve told them how she had been on American Idol and sang
> > "I'm so excited." So the OT who is exactly Mal's age found it on her I-phone
> > and her and Mal sang it and Mal even danced (moving her shoulders) while
> > sitting on the exercise bench. We were so shocked. It was Mal's personality
> > coming out. Everybody loved it. She was so funny because she kept reaching
> > for the OT's I-phone, was able to turn it on. But the OT would say you have
> > to sit for however long, then I will give it to you. We have Mal's I-phone
> > there but she didn't want to listen to her music when I asked-too tired. It
> > is password protected, so we will have to wait until she can open it. She
> > also turned on a blinking wand, is helping to push up for sitting and
> > standing, responding to commands.
> >
> > Absolutely incredible! Please say those thanksgiving prayers. The doctors
> > say she is moving fast.
> >
> > The only sad thing is that now that she is aware (not constantly though) she
> > cried four different times today.
> > Once, when her dad had to leave. He woke up this morning at 2:30 a.m. to go
> > to court about the guy who hit her. We are definitely going to be the
> > squeaking wheel. The prosecutor has 600 cases, but most are not nearly as
> > serious as Mal's. But she calmed down when I told her dad would be back the
> > next day. Later, she was being put on the tilt table where they need to test
> > her blood pressure as she stands. It takes a long time and they have to
> > check all along the way. When she got to the top, she started crying, her
> > muscles are hurting, and she is strapped in, too. So I just hugged her and
> > she wrapped her arms around me and hugged me, too. It felt so good to be
> > able to hug her after not being able to touch her for so long. She calms
> > down after loving and reassuring her. We are still in awe of the
> > accomplishments of today. Thanks for your prayers and good wishes.
> >
> >
> >
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DeLorme has a new gadget that let's you send text messages from very remote
areas.
It is called "inReach SE."
It has other functions, and is rugged.
Cost $ 300.
Not sure if there is a monthly service fee.
David Locklear
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Smoke signals would be cheaper!
-Stefan
From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 12:29 PM
To: Cavers Texas
Subject: [Texascavers] New emergency gadget
DeLorme has a new gadget that let's you send text messages from very remote
areas.
It is called "inReach SE."
It has other functions, and is rugged.
Cost $ 300.
Not sure if there is a monthly service fee.
David Locklear
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Neither works in a cave.
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Stefan Creaser <stefan.crea...@arm.com>wrote:
> Smoke signals would be cheaper!****
>
> ** **
>
> -Stefan****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, August 09, 2013 12:29 PM
> *To:* Cavers Texas
> *Subject:* [Texascavers] New emergency gadget****
>
> ** **
>
> DeLorme has a new gadget that let's you send text messages from very
> remote areas.****
>
> It is called "inReach SE."****
>
> It has other functions, and is rugged.****
>
> Cost $ 300.****
>
> Not sure if there is a monthly service fee.****
>
> David Locklear****
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The monthly fees are killer:
http://www.inreachdelorme.com/product-info/subscription-plans.php
I've heard renting such devices is sometimes an option. Another thing to
be wary of is accidentally setting off a search-and-rescue and getting a
big bill.
Then there's always this story about a defective TV sending out such a
signal: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/37435.html
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:28 PM, David <dlocklea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> DeLorme has a new gadget that let's you send text messages from very
> remote areas.
>
> It is called "inReach SE."
>
> It has other functions, and is rugged.
>
> Cost $ 300.
>
> Not sure if there is a monthly service fee.
>
> David Locklear
>
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Well, it is a roller coaster ride. Mal did well with OT and PT and talked
more but she was so sad and frustrated most of the day. I really think it is
because she is more aware of her surroundings and she is scared and
frustrated. She just can't do some things she knows she used to do. It is
just going to take time to get back that brain function.
Caleb came across an internet site that had traffic cam video of the
accident. May I say it is brutal but we hope it helps the prosecution. They
did cross at the intersection but were thrown at least four car lengths down
the road. I would not look at it last night and probably won't look at it
again. But we hope it helps. One year ago this man was released from jail
after spending 30 days for DWI. We need him off the road.
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I have not heard a peep here about the convention ?
The NSS did post 21 photos 4 days ago on their Google+ page, but there was
no interaction, and not a single caving photo, or mention of actual caving
that went on before or after the sessions.
There was not a single post on the NSS community page of Google+.
Were there updates on Twitter or Facebook, or Caving News, or CaveChat ?
I was swamped this week with the realities of life, and not able to
research every forum for caving news. Were any of the sessions streamed
to the web ?
I have not been in contact with a single caver that was going or went to
the convention.
I wanted to be there very much.
My guess is, that I am just too far out of the loop to know what was going
on at the convention. I bet several Texas cavers went, and I definitely
look forrward to reading their trip report.
But from where I sit in Arcola, Texas, I do not YET see any reason to be
excited about outcome of the convention. nor that I missed anything
worthwhile.
I would bet that newbie cavers here, or potential newbie cavers feel the
same way.
Hopefully there will be lots of YouTube updates next week.
David Locklear
Life-member of the NSS
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Here is a link to all of the daily newsletters of the convention:
http://www.nssconvention.appspot.com/courier
Each link listed is a PDF of that days newsletter.
The NSS did have a link with some basic info on the
site location of the convention:
http://www.nssconvention.appspot.com/
I think that is an improvement over the way it was done
at some other conventions, but back then cavers were not so
wired to the internet. It certainly saves paper, or at least it
should. It also allows for last minute corrections.
So I say Kudos to the caver that put that link together.
David Locklear
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I wrote that last post having not made any effort whatsoever to research
the convention
updates on the web. ( I have been too busy the past 2 weeks ).
Here are some:
http://cavingnews.com/20130806-2013-nss-convention-update-monday-kickoff
http://cavingnews.com/20130807-ask-cavers-whats-your-favorite-thing-about-convention
I see now that there were daily updates on Twitter at
https://twitter.com/NSScaves
I have a Twitter account and have that site listed as something
I follow, but I have never used it. I guess I am going to have to
take a closer look at Twitter, and this tweet-page, or what ever they
call it.
I also see now that there was lots of daily updates posted on the
NSS Facebook Page at
https://www.facebook.com/NationalSpeleologicalSociety
I have not looked at that page in over a year, so I guess I will have to
start following that too. ( I did a great job of staying off of Facebook
for
over a year. )
I couldn't find anything on YouTube, or on CaveChat.org.
I did not see anything on Onlinecavers.com. ( I have not had time to follow
that site. )
Did I miss any other web place where convention updates were posted ?
David Locklear
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There are a few photos of the convention on Facebook at the page
below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/139984606148326/
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151772767535935&set=oa.501244989944005&type=3&theater
I am very glad to see so many cavers using Facebook. I remember a time,
when
there was much resistance to Facebook.
Correction:
There has never been a convention with so many photos uploaded to the web.
It
is just a matter of finding where they are all posted. I am guessing
that lots of
cavers posted stuff privately on their own Facebook pages. So instead
of email
being the provider of convention updates, it appears Facebook is now the
current trend.
David Locklear
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Congratulations to Bill Stephens and Marvin Miller, new Fellows of the National
Speleological Society. My apologies if I've missed any other Texans.
Geary
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