Up to date news for the Texas Geocaching Association! If you know of something missing email me with details.
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posted May 25, 2012 12:22 PM by Matt McIntosh
posted May 16, 2012 9:31 AM by Matt McIntosh
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updated May 16, 2012 1:54 PM
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Just wanted to let everyone here know. Yesterday during his commute to
work MMACH5/ Michael was struck by a car(he cycles to work), he is at
the downtown Baylor ICU in stable condition. However he has suffered
from a broken neck, hip, back and several ribs, lacerated/ruptured
spleen and a punctured/collapsed lung. ---- From Yesterday/Last Night: Day
one end of day update on Michael......he is settled in ICU, intubated
& on a ventilator, fully sedated for what appears will be several
days. He appeared peaceful so that was reassuring. His vitals the last
time I saw him were stable, which is very good. An MRI of his neck
fracture and another full body CT were on the agenda this evening, as
well as labs every
two hours to watch for signs that his spleen might be bleeding again.
Orthopedic surgeon and neurosurgeon are on the agenda for the morning,
and assuming he stays stable it appears the surgery for his hip &
pelvis will happen in the next couple of days, before extubation. He
will also likely need surgery to repair his ribs. The next 48-72 hours
are when the spleen would bleed again if it's going to, so this is our
time frame to the next step. We are OVERWHELMED with the love and
support and cannot thank you all enough."
From Early today: Just
spent some time with Michael and talked with his nurse. He had a stable
night, only
needing a few tweaks here and there in meds to keep him sedated and
calm. CT scans and X-rays were completed last night, but the MRI didn't
happen so will take place today sometime. Hoping to see orthopedic
surgeon sometime this morning and get a plan.
---- (This is the most recent information I have been able to get - if you have an update please email me and I will update) |
posted May 8, 2012 1:54 PM by De Vickery
THE TXGA BOARD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR POSTIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED!!
Technology Director --- Matt McIntosh --- NTX, MattChris
Finance Director --- Philip Lantham --- SETX, Eagles1181
See Official Announcement
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posted May 6, 2012 6:33 PM by Matt McIntosh
The first official CITO Event of The Lone Star Trail. We started out at 9:30 at donut shop. Made our way east on highway 455 starting in Anna at SH5. Along the way we had visits from a few snakes, a donkey and a chocolate lab named Rolex. A wonderful group of about twenty awesome people came to help and volunteer there time, on this muggy warm Sunday morning. We would like to thank the TxDOT for the quick turn-a-round time getting everything setup, including getting our signs, bags and all the bright pretty vests. I would also like to thank everyone who attended and picked up over 25+ bags of garbage. We are looking forward to doing this again, and hope to see you all here next time! |
posted May 2, 2012 7:34 AM by Matt McIntosh
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updated May 2, 2012 7:37 AM
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Happy Anniversary to De and David, the President of Texas Geocaching Association. The wedding took place on a rainy evening three years ago today. They have tested their vows over this time frame. In better (Birth of Grand Kids) and worse (both getting laid off). In sickness (Two heart attacks) and in health. They cannot spend the day together, as has become the trend, but we can offer them our support by sending them your congratulations! |
posted Apr 30, 2012 12:31 PM by Matt McIntosh
Dallas-Fire Rescue responded to a call about a
suspicious device near Prestonwood Boulevard and Belt Line Road Sunday
morning, but the device turned out to be part of a game.
DFR said they
were called by a security guard who said he saw someone tying a
canister to a tree near an office building at about 9 a.m. When the
guard approached, the person took off.
The guard then called 911.
The bomb
squad was eventually called out and they determined the device posed no
threat and was part of geocaching game -- a real-world scavenger hunt
where participants keep track of their progress online.
Typically,
those setting up the hunts do so with the permission of landowners. DFR
said that was apparently not done in this case.
"While we
don’t want to discourage anyone from participating in what they feel to
be a fun activity, we would encourage them to abide by all the rules so
as to not create a panic as in this case. Simply staying around and
explaining the game to the security guard could have possibly resolved
the entire situation," said Jason Evans, with Dallas Fire Rescue. Source http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Suspicious-Device-Found-Near-Belt-Line-Prestonwood-149420335.html
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posted Apr 29, 2012 10:25 AM by Matt McIntosh
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updated Apr 29, 2012 2:13 PM
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 South East Texas Gang Spring Fling 2012 - Looks like a nice event and thanks for the picture! |
posted Apr 23, 2012 8:40 PM by Matt McIntosh
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updated Apr 23, 2012 8:45 PM
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Drove out to 455 to see if the sign has been posted yet, and as you can see it is shiny and bright even it the dark of night. Can't wait for the kick off CITO event on May 6th, 2012 with the event id of GC3GGR7 and the after event celebration GC3GGTD. Please let me know if you plan on coming, I have to update TXDot as to the number attending and make sure we have the correct supplies. Come to the first CITO event and get a pathtag.When you adopt your highway at TxDOT Website let me know, I would love to post it and your events! |
posted Apr 20, 2012 6:17 AM by Matt McIntosh
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updated Apr 20, 2012 6:22 AM
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posted Apr 16, 2012 8:04 PM by Matt McIntosh
Ok, the rules have officially been released, submissions are due on June 1, 2012. Let the fun start, get over to the official announcement thread and get the details of the contest for the 11th Annual 2013 Texas Challenge Logo Contest! |
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