Lake Michigan Charters - April 15

[ppo2_diver]

Anybody know of any Chicago or Milwaukee charters that will be going out on Lake Michigan on April 15? Me and a buddy would like to hit the big lake instead of the quarry.

[Atlaua]

Try Cap'n Mike:

http://www.npursuitcharters.com/

[MgicTwnger]

Capt. Mike's a buddy of mine, count me in if you go. One more diver and we're set.

[Atlaua]

Not me, my wife's great about leting me dive, but I don't have the stones to ask for Easter Sunday!

[MgicTwnger]

Not me, my wife's great about leting me dive, but I don't have the stones to ask for Easter Sunday!
Err...James. The 15th. is Saturday. Got the stones for that?:D

[Atlaua]

No, I sill have my parents in town...

[MgicTwnger]

There could be Karioke..............

[MgicTwnger]

If we are actually going to get something togeather for April 15, we better get on the stick. It's less than 2 weeks away.:cool:

[MgicTwnger]

OK, I've got the bug now. I just emailed Capt. Mike to see if he's available for the 15th. :2626:

[juls64]

I will be out of town. I am going to visit the in-laws in Cincy.

[MgicTwnger]

I just heard back from Capt. Mike: he has a fishing charter that day.
Anyone else have any ideas?

[DeepDiverBob]

too far to drive for a one daything.I have to work a pool session on that SUnday. Its my only pool session for the year,so I am glad to get it out of the way now.

[divbum]

I can go out of Milwaukee that morning if there is interest.

[MgicTwnger]

I can go out of Milwaukee that morning if there is interest.
Dude!
Just the morning, or all day?

[divbum]

Dude!
Just the morning, or all day?
What do you have in mind?

[DeepDiverBob]

I wouldnt mind getting up there and diving the Milwaukee some time. That would be pretty cool I think.

[MgicTwnger]

What do you have in mind?
All day/4 tanks. The Willie, etc. Rec limits.

[divbum]

All day/4 tanks. The Willie, etc. Rec limits.
The water is pretty cold right now for 4 dives, but if you have 6 people we can give it a shot.:sunshine: I couldn't find a frozen banana so we can just pray for sunshine.

[ppo2_diver]

I maybe up for a drive to Milwaukee. I'll have to ask the boss. Originally, I just got permission to go to the quarry or a morning trip out of Chicago. Let me ask nicely this time. :) I'm sure I can only do a two dive trip in the AM.

[MgicTwnger]

OK, the ball is rolling. Anyone else?

[nitroxbabe]

OK, the ball is rolling. Anyone else?

Hiya Ken et al -

Hmmm - maybe! Let me check w/ the hubby.... I dunno about 4 dives though, did that once in Isle Royale when it was lots warmer topside than it is now, just about froze my tomatos off... :)

Might be up for 2.... I'll check & keep me posted!

-Carla

[MgicTwnger]

Looks like Greg is suggesting less than four dives also. That's fine with me, my tomatoes aint what they used to be.

[ppo2_diver]

Count me in. I also have a buddy who will go. What sites are we looking at? Car Ferry, St. Albens, SS Wisconsin?

I'd prefer two dives as well. Just to keep the peace at home.

[divbum]

Count me in. I also have a buddy who will go. What sites are we looking at? Car Ferry, St. Albens, SS Wisconsin?

I'd prefer two dives as well. Just to keep the peace at home.
Anything deeper then the Milwaukee require proper certifacations, but they are always an option. The new wreck site of the Transfer is a good dive also 110' deep. We are at three anyone, anyone....
:2765:

[ppo2_diver]

I have asked another friend. He should email me later tonight. How many are you allowing on the boat? I'm sure I could get one other if needed, but I don't want to monopolize the charter. :)

The Transfer would be fine. Can you provide a quick history of it? I didn't know if this will be a tech or rec trip. As long as there is room for my doubles.

[divbum]

I take six passengers - You can bring a single tank for each dive or one set of doubles for both dives. Plus whatever else you need, deco/pony bottle, camera. Large boxes stay on shore, but there is room for standard gear bags. Hmm what else am I missing... I have a cooler with water and room for you to add personal drinks or food into. I think that is all for now. Time to walk the dog and take the wife out for a bit.:0507::0101:
(sorry these icons are funny to me)

[MgicTwnger]

I've got one other guy I'll ask.

[ppo2_diver]

I've got another guy who is in. What's the count? I count 4 now.

Is Capt. Greg joining us in the water?

[nitroxbabe]

Question for ya: "the transfer" - is that the grain barge that sank a couple years ago?

[DeepDiverBob]

I wished I lived closer...you all are making me jealous. I cant wait until Memorial Day weekend.

[CaptnDale]

Anybody know of any Chicago or Milwaukee charters that will be going out on Lake Michigan on April 15? Me and a buddy would like to hit the big lake instead of the quarry..

Enterprise, out of Waukegan, will be out on the lake. Give me a call at 847-640-8113 if you want to dive.

[divbum]

I've got another guy who is in. What's the count? I count 4 now.

Is Capt. Greg joining us in the water?
Not if there is 6 - otherwise I will consider it.

[divbum]

Question for ya: "the transfer" - is that the grain barge that sank a couple years ago?
No it is an old schooner barge off Milwaukee - the Grain barge is out of.
Gerry Guyer found it last year while looking for a plane that crashed and just started taking divers to it this winter. It was a nice dive January 1st. Vis has been 50+

[MgicTwnger]

I wished I lived closer...you all are making me jealous. I cant wait until Memorial Day weekend.
C'mon, Bob. I live further than you.

[CaptnDale]

Question for ya: "the transfer" - is that the grain barge that sank a couple years ago?

The "Grain Barge" that sank a couple of years ago is off of Waukegan - just about five miles straight out from the harbor.

[divbum]

Let me know Monday how we have so I can make a couple of calls if needed.
Ken plus 1 maybe
Duane plus 1 - maybe 2
Thanks

[MgicTwnger]

It's just me, buddy has a bad back.

[ppo2_diver]

Duane plus 2

[MgicTwnger]

That's four. Greg, is that enough for a boat ride?

[ppo2_diver]

I'm sure I could get one more if we need to.

[Atlaua]

I can send my Lab along as a mascot. He loves the water. You'll be able to gt him out after he keels over from exhaustion...

[MgicTwnger]

I can send my Lab along as a mascot. He loves the water. You'll be able to gt him out after he keels over from exhaustion...

Does he like Karioke?

[divbum]

That's four. Greg, is that enough for a boat ride?
That is good. I am sure to pick up one or 2 more if no one on the board chimes in. We had a great dive on the EMBA today. Cold - clear water.

[ppo2_diver]

What do we want to do for a second dive? Another dive on the transfer or move along to a more shallower wreck?

[divbum]

The willy is a good second dive? But what do you guys want to do?

[MgicTwnger]

The Willy works for me.

[divbum]

I have 2 others. If I didn't metion it we will meet at Jerry's dock at 8 and depart shortly after that.

[MgicTwnger]

I have 2 others. If I didn't metion it we will meet at Jerry's dock at 8 and depart shortly after that.
Looking foward to it!

[divbum]

Weather forecast is looking nice!

[divbum]

Forecast is sunny and 1-2 foot waves. I'll be up at 5 if anoone needs to call and check on anything. I'll post here around then also.

[divbum]

Good Morning,
See you guys at the dock.

[MgicTwnger]

I just got back from Milwaukee. Beautiful day, great diving. I'll post a report later.

[Atlaua]

I hope you had a great time. I get to see my parent's so rarly that I woudln't have given up today for diving...but next time....


I have May booked up with classes and vacaction but I've changed shops. If the old shop doesn't want me around I'll be ready....

James