texascavers Digest 19 May 2009 17:40:12 -0000 Issue 760
Topics (messages 10712 through 10724):
National Geographic TAG Article
10712 by: Minton, Mark
10714 by: Mark.Alman.l-3com.com
Mexican vertical caving event
10713 by: Mixon Bill
10715 by: Minton, Mark
UT Grotto - Wed May 20
10716 by: Gary Franklin
paging mike burrell, please
10717 by: donsid.comcast.net
Memorial Day Deep and Punkin Work Weekend
10718 by: Geary Schindel
10722 by: Rick Corbell
10723 by: Jon Cradit
10724 by: Geary Schindel
WNS Update
10719 by: Minton, Mark
10720 by: Minton, Mark
Texas Parks and Wildlife
10721 by: Fritz Holt
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There is a nice article in the June issue of "National Geographic"
magazine about caving in TAG. It features Marion Smith.
Mark Minton
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There's also some very nice wallpaper that accompanies this article at
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/wallpaper/download
I have the Stephens Gap shot set as my background on my LCD monitor and
it looks fantastic!
Check it out.
Another Mark (Alman)
From: Minton, Mark [mailto:mmin...@nmhu.edu]
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:15 AM
To: nmcaver; txcaver; gvks; cvillegro...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Texascavers] National Geographic TAG Article
There is a nice article in the June issue of "National Geographic"
magazine about caving in TAG. It features Marion Smith.
Mark Minton
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I've received an e-mail about the Primera Competencia de Técnica de
Espeleología, to be held in Mexico D.F. 29-31 May. "Im organizing the
first copetition of speleology technical, my main objective is to get
together all the people interested in speleology and also show them
how can we protect them and to get more information about caves." If
you are interested, e-mail me privately, and I'll send to you the PDF
of the poster about it. Or e-mail educaycu...@yahoo.com.mx. -- Mixon
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Bill,
I've received an e-mail about the Primera Competencia de Técnica de
Espeleología, to be held in Mexico D.F. 29-31 May.
Who is organizing that event? I don't recognize
<educaycu...@yahoo.com.mx>. Thanks!
Mark Minton
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Underground Texas Grotto meeting on May 20, 2009
www.utgrotto.org
The meeting is on Wednesday from 7:45 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
on the University of Texas Campus in 2.48 Painter Hall
http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/pai.html
The Presentation will be Orion Knox "The Grutas de Bustamante Dedication and
Grand Opening"
Orion participated in the recent grand opening of Bustamante after renovation
and completion of the road that had kept it closed to the public. This is
quite a spectacular cave that the UT Grotto had adopted and helped with project
clean up in the past. Come check out how it looks from the last time that you
have seen it.
For information on Underground Texas Grotto activites, please see the website.
All of our information is available through our link including officer contact
info, trips reports, new caver training, event calendar, and posting links to
beginner trips or vertical rope training.
Before the meeting, we go to Sau Paulo www.saopaulos.net for happy hour, then
afterward we go for burgers and beer at Posse East www.posseeast.com
The UT Grotto needs you, the caver with photos and a story to share about your
adventures, scientific research, or something else really cool. Contact Gary
v...@utgrotto.org
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hi mike,
could you shoot us an email this morning so we can write you?
many thanks,
don & sid formanek
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Deep and Punkin Work Trip
Memorial Day
May 23-25 (this coming weekend)
Folks,
There is a Deep and Punkin Work Trip scheduled for this weekend. We hope to
finish up the back porch structure including the installation of a roof. So,
if you can weld, we would love to have you. If you can't weld, but seem to
have a high tolerance for electrical current, we can also use you. If that
doesn't appeal to you, we can also work on a few other projects around the
property including clearing of some brush, finishing the retaining wall at the
loo, and formal dedication of Carl's Comfortable Crapper and Loo with a View.
There will be trips to both Deep Cave and Punkin Cave. In addition, I'm sure
there will be loads of fun and fellowship.
If you are interested in attending, please let either Jon Cradit or I know so
that we can stay within the recommended numbers for use of the property.
We now have the large water tank manifolded to the water system and have over
600 gallons in storage at the site unless it rains some more. The shower is
also working. Also, our neighbor has graded the road so it appears passable
for low clearance street vehicles if they go slow.
If you would like to come, we ask that you not bring any cleaning products as
we have plenty of paper towels and cleaning solutions. However, if you would
like to donate a bag or two of concrete mix, that would be great.
This weekend will also be used for trip leader and expedition leader training.
Now that the back porch is nearing completion, we will want to extend the deck
of the back porch. We will also be creating another kitchen out back. If you
would like to make a donation, we could use the following items. A water hose
with a male connector and one end and a female connectors at the other,
Another frig, a sink system, some number 10 or 12 gage copper electric wire,
lights, fans, electrical conduit, electrical and switches and boxes, and other
building supplies. We could also use some ¾ inch sheets of treated exterior
grade plywood for the deck.
Do's and Don'ts
If you would like to cook out on the grill, you will need to bring some
charcoal. Also, please DO NOT bring any firewood as we don't want to spread
either Oak Wilt or fire ants.
If you would like to go, please let Jon or I know. We will email some
additional information on Thursday.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel and Jon Cradit
Geary Schindel
210-326-1576 cell
210-479-2151 home
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J & G,
I am going to visit my Mom Saturday and part of Sunday out near Midland. Would
it be OK if I dropped back by Deep -n- Punkin on my way back and spend Sunday
night?
Rick
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 08:11:23 -0500
From: gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
CC: jcra...@edwardsaquifer.org; gschin...@mindspring.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Memorial Day Deep and Punkin Work Weekend
Deep and Punkin Work Trip
Memorial Day
May 23-25 (this coming weekend)
Folks,
There is a Deep and Punkin Work Trip scheduled for this weekend. We hope to
finish up the back porch structure including the installation of a roof. So,
if you can weld, we would love to have you. If you can’t weld, but seem to
have a high tolerance for electrical current, we can also use you. If that
doesn’t appeal to you, we can also work on a few other projects around the
property including clearing of some brush, finishing the retaining wall at the
loo, and formal dedication of Carl’s Comfortable Crapper and Loo with a View.
There will be trips to both Deep Cave and Punkin Cave. In addition, I’m sure
there will be loads of fun and fellowship.
If you are interested in attending, please let either Jon Cradit or I know so
that we can stay within the recommended numbers for use of the property.
We now have the large water tank manifolded to the water system and have over
600 gallons in storage at the site unless it rains some more. The shower is
also working. Also, our neighbor has graded the road so it appears passable
for low clearance street vehicles if they go slow.
If you would like to come, we ask that you not bring any cleaning products as
we have plenty of paper towels and cleaning solutions. However, if you would
like to donate a bag or two of concrete mix, that would be great.
This weekend will also be used for trip leader and expedition leader training.
Now that the back porch is nearing completion, we will want to extend the deck
of the back porch. We will also be creating another kitchen out back. If you
would like to make a donation, we could use the following items. A water hose
with a male connector and one end and a female connectors at the other,
Another frig, a sink system, some number 10 or 12 gage copper electric wire,
lights, fans, electrical conduit, electrical and switches and boxes, and other
building supplies. We could also use some ¾ inch sheets of treated exterior
grade plywood for the deck.
Do’s and Don’ts
If you would like to cook out on the grill, you will need to bring some
charcoal. Also, please DO NOT bring any firewood as we don’t want to spread
either Oak Wilt or fire ants.
If you would like to go, please let Jon or I know. We will email some
additional information on Thursday.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel and Jon Cradit
Geary Schindel
210-326-1576 cell
210-479-2151 home
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Be glad to have you.
We'll probably be low on beer by then and need a resupply anyway.
Jon
From: Rick Corbell [mailto:rlcorb...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:50 AM
To: Geary Schindel; texascavers@texascavers.com
Cc: Jon Cradit; Geary Schindel
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Memorial Day Deep and Punkin Work Weekend
J & G,
I am going to visit my Mom Saturday and part of Sunday out near Midland. Would
it be OK if I dropped back by Deep -n- Punkin on my way back and spend Sunday
night?
Rick
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List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 08:11:23 -0500
From: gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
CC: jcra...@edwardsaquifer.org; gschin...@mindspring.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Memorial Day Deep and Punkin Work Weekend
Deep and Punkin Work Trip
Memorial Day
May 23-25 (this coming weekend)
Folks,
There is a Deep and Punkin Work Trip scheduled for this weekend. We hope to
finish up the back porch structure including the installation of a roof. So,
if you can weld, we would love to have you. If you can't weld, but seem to
have a high tolerance for electrical current, we can also use you. If that
doesn't appeal to you, we can also work on a few other projects around the
property including clearing of some brush, finishing the retaining wall at the
loo, and formal dedication of Carl's Comfortable Crapper and Loo with a View.
There will be trips to both Deep Cave and Punkin Cave. In addition, I'm sure
there will be loads of fun and fellowship.
If you are interested in attending, please let either Jon Cradit or I know so
that we can stay within the recommended numbers for use of the property.
We now have the large water tank manifolded to the water system and have over
600 gallons in storage at the site unless it rains some more. The shower is
also working. Also, our neighbor has graded the road so it appears passable
for low clearance street vehicles if they go slow.
If you would like to come, we ask that you not bring any cleaning products as
we have plenty of paper towels and cleaning solutions. However, if you would
like to donate a bag or two of concrete mix, that would be great.
This weekend will also be used for trip leader and expedition leader training.
Now that the back porch is nearing completion, we will want to extend the deck
of the back porch. We will also be creating another kitchen out back. If you
would like to make a donation, we could use the following items. A water hose
with a male connector and one end and a female connectors at the other,
Another frig, a sink system, some number 10 or 12 gage copper electric wire,
lights, fans, electrical conduit, electrical and switches and boxes, and other
building supplies. We could also use some ¾ inch sheets of treated exterior
grade plywood for the deck.
Do's and Don'ts
If you would like to cook out on the grill, you will need to bring some
charcoal. Also, please DO NOT bring any firewood as we don't want to spread
either Oak Wilt or fire ants.
If you would like to go, please let Jon or I know. We will email some
additional information on Thursday.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel and Jon Cradit
Geary Schindel
210-326-1576 cell
210-479-2151 home
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Sure,
Come on by.
Geary
From: Rick Corbell [mailto:rlcorb...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:50 AM
To: Geary Schindel; texascavers@texascavers.com
Cc: Jon Cradit; Geary Schindel
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Memorial Day Deep and Punkin Work Weekend
J & G,
I am going to visit my Mom Saturday and part of Sunday out near Midland. Would
it be OK if I dropped back by Deep -n- Punkin on my way back and spend Sunday
night?
Rick
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List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 08:11:23 -0500
From: gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
CC: jcra...@edwardsaquifer.org; gschin...@mindspring.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Memorial Day Deep and Punkin Work Weekend
Deep and Punkin Work Trip
Memorial Day
May 23-25 (this coming weekend)
Folks,
There is a Deep and Punkin Work Trip scheduled for this weekend. We hope to
finish up the back porch structure including the installation of a roof. So,
if you can weld, we would love to have you. If you can't weld, but seem to
have a high tolerance for electrical current, we can also use you. If that
doesn't appeal to you, we can also work on a few other projects around the
property including clearing of some brush, finishing the retaining wall at the
loo, and formal dedication of Carl's Comfortable Crapper and Loo with a View.
There will be trips to both Deep Cave and Punkin Cave. In addition, I'm sure
there will be loads of fun and fellowship.
If you are interested in attending, please let either Jon Cradit or I know so
that we can stay within the recommended numbers for use of the property.
We now have the large water tank manifolded to the water system and have over
600 gallons in storage at the site unless it rains some more. The shower is
also working. Also, our neighbor has graded the road so it appears passable
for low clearance street vehicles if they go slow.
If you would like to come, we ask that you not bring any cleaning products as
we have plenty of paper towels and cleaning solutions. However, if you would
like to donate a bag or two of concrete mix, that would be great.
This weekend will also be used for trip leader and expedition leader training.
Now that the back porch is nearing completion, we will want to extend the deck
of the back porch. We will also be creating another kitchen out back. If you
would like to make a donation, we could use the following items. A water hose
with a male connector and one end and a female connectors at the other,
Another frig, a sink system, some number 10 or 12 gage copper electric wire,
lights, fans, electrical conduit, electrical and switches and boxes, and other
building supplies. We could also use some ¾ inch sheets of treated exterior
grade plywood for the deck.
Do's and Don'ts
If you would like to cook out on the grill, you will need to bring some
charcoal. Also, please DO NOT bring any firewood as we don't want to spread
either Oak Wilt or fire ants.
If you would like to go, please let Jon or I know. We will email some
additional information on Thursday.
Thanks,
Geary Schindel and Jon Cradit
Geary Schindel
210-326-1576 cell
210-479-2151 home
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For the latest White Nose Syndrome News, see below
Mark Minton
Begin forwarded message:
Peter Youngbaer, NSS White Nose Syndrome (WNS) Liaison, has requested
the following information be immediately sent out on the Grotto
Conservation Network (GCN). To ensure widest dissemination,
permission is granted to re-post on caver listservers, chatrooms,
newsletters, etc.
For Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker, NSS Conservation Co-Chairs
Steve Smith
GCN Coordinator
...........................................................................................................
The WNS page on caves.org has just received a major facelift and a lot
of new content.
Take a look: http://www.caves.org/WNS/index.htm
The latest Breaking News is still displayed at the top, and you can
now more easily find all the most recent info on Cave Closures, Media
Articles, Decon, and Research Science.
Some very important things are about to happen, including a
Congressional hearing on WNS.
Please spread the word. Thank you.
Peter Youngbaer
NSS WNS Liaision
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It has been pointed out that the link I sent for the NSS WNS web page goes through my email, which you would not have access to. Here is the proper URL:
<http://www.caves.org/WNS/index.htm>
Sorry!
Mark
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Many of you may have already seen the June issue which has an eleven page
spread on caves, karst and cavers. I received my copy yesterday. It features
two of my favorites from my early days when we were all "spelunkers (I still
am), The Devil's Sinkhole and Frio Bat Cave.
Fritz
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