Midwest Dive Get together?

[DeepDiverBob]

Are we going to try and schedule another Midwest Dive get together this year? I know we had one 2 years ago at Mermet. I dont think we ever got one together for last year.

Any ideas or suggestions?

[MgicTwnger]

How about your house?

[juls64]

Yeah, you can impress us with HOME-MADE PIZZA! The best!

A get together would be fun.

[nauifins73]

I love the sounds of that. My only plans this summer are waiting for the new grandson the end of June. I have been told I can't do any diving in June or until he arrives.

[do it easy]

That sounds like fun! Let me know what dates you had in mind...

[MgicTwnger]

The tough part is coming up with a location most people can get to. We're pretty spread out.

[M&P+4]

A Milwaukee/Chicago dive would be about as central as it would get, wouldn't it?

[DeepDiverBob]

A Milwaukee/Chicago dive would be about as central as it would get, wouldn't it?

I dont know. We have members from Kansas and SW Missouri on here too. Not to mention Kentucky.

St.Louis would be a good middle area, but there is nothing to dive here.

Mermet seems to be a good middle ground, and seems to have worked well last time. Any objections to Mermet?

[nauifins73]

Mermet works for me. If I can find it. :)

[MgicTwnger]

Mermet works for me. If I can find it. :)
This should help:
http://www.mermetsprings.com/directionsmap_05.htm

Basically it's at the southern tip of Illinois about 12 miles north of Metropolis, which is across the Ohio river from Paducah, KY. In other words, it's in the the sticks.:D

[Dark Wolf]

Any idea when we might be talking about? A get-together sounds like a lot of fun. Will have to see what the date is, and make sure that I am not working!

Dark Wolf

[DeepDiverBob]

The date is open to all ideas. I am thinking a weekend in August, that way its far enough in advance that eeryone can plan for it.

[scububa]

I agree with the August type date for planning purposes. I could do Mermet, but would certainly like the Chicago/Milwaukee idea, too!

[nauifins73]

August sounds great - I have the 18th and 19th booked with a shop trip. I will keep the rest of the month open for a MWD get together.

[MgicTwnger]

August works for me.

[DeepDiverBob]

August 4 or 25 looks best for me. Anyone have any conflicts with either of those dates?

[nauifins73]

I vote for the 4th.

[theskull]

August 4 is out, but I could make the 25th.

theskull

[MgicTwnger]

Either is good.

[nauifins73]

Either one will work for me too.

[DeepDiverBob]

Its looking like August 25 at Mermet...going once...

[nitram]

Would this get together include non-tech non deep divers too? If nothing else I would like to come just to meet & greet many of you people!!

[MgicTwnger]

Would this get together include non-tech non deep divers too? If nothing else I would like to come just to meet & greet many of you people!!
Yeah, but you have to bring the pizza.

[DeepDiverBob]

Yeah, but you have to bring the pizza.

Man, am I glad I got that monkey off my back.

[theskull]

Would this get together include non-tech non deep divers too? If nothing else I would like to come just to meet & greet many of you people!!

Divers are divers, all should come. But yes, the non-tech divers should bring the pizza, because the rest of us spent all our money on tanks, mixed gas fills, computers, and all kinds of redundant stuff.

Only kidding. Please come and join us. BBQ is available on site.

theskull

[DeepDiverBob]

Its looking like August 25 at Mermet...going once...


Going Twice....

[murph]

I am going to jump in here with a suggestion...
Portage quarry Legends of diving, 2 week end in August. There are hotels close by, there is camping at waters edge, there is good diving; large friendly fish, a sunken jet, and other objects.

The Legends is just that... a complete week end with people who made the sport what it is today;
**ZALE PARRY Miss diver! worlds first world record depth holder, Sea hunt actress, etc etc.
**SAM LECOCQ, designer of the single hose regulator and about 30 or 40 others. Founder of SportsWays etc
**ALEX PIERCE World class expert on Sea Hunt and has the worlds largest collection of Sea Hunt junk.
****a fellow named MILLER who was born Evansville
recognized as a world class dive historian.

All of these folks are in 70s & 80s and were there at the very beginning ot recreational diving...this might be you last chance to meet and greet them.

FYI PORTAGE QUARRY is located in Ohio.

Originally posted by from Cencal from evvscuba.com

[nauifins73]

Since I am a non-tech (not to deep) a diver is there a place where we can order some pizza?

What do we want to do for food? What kind of lodging is close?

[theskull]

Since I am a non-tech (not to deep) a diver is there a place where we can order some pizza?

What do we want to do for food? What kind of lodging is close?

At Mermet, right? Not Ohio?

Mermet has a BBQ vendor on site during the prime season on weekends. Pizza is 12 miles away, not too bad a drive, but will not deliver. Most of us get a BBQ sandwich or burger or polish dog and bring side dishes and snacks with us.

theskull

[MgicTwnger]

At Mermet, right? Not Ohio?

Mermet has a BBQ vendor on site during the prime season on weekends. Pizza is 12 miles away, not too bad a drive, but will not deliver. Most of us get a BBQ sandwich or burger or polish dog and bring side dishes and snacks with us.

theskull
But you can get the pizza next time. Nice of you to offer.:D

[theskull]

But you can get the pizza next time. Nice of you to offer.:D

OK. Make it Aug 25 at Mermet and I WILL get the pizza. Sold?

theskull

[do it easy]

I'm gonna hold out until Bill puts beer on the table. :D

[theskull]

I'm gonna hold out until Bill puts beer on the table. :D

OK. After the night dive is over, beer will be on the table. :)

theskull

[MgicTwnger]

Bill, you are a prince! Hope you don't have to sell off too much gear to finance this.:D

[DeepDiverBob]

Going Twice....

SOLD!!!

August 25th at Mermet it is.

[VuDuLou]

...someone say, "beer?".....

[nitram]

Beer is like American Express to me. I don't leave home without it!!!!! Especially going down south. Too many dry places. I am planning with my wife to get down there. Anyone else going from Northern Illinois want to carpool? I am right at the Wi Ill border.

[M&P+4]

Beer is like American Express to me. I don't leave home without it!!!!! Especially going down south. Too many dry places. I am planning with my wife to get down there. Anyone else going from Northern Illinois want to carpool? I am right at the Wi Ill border.

It's a ways out for me to guarantee but I would be driving right past your place (if I can sneak away). We'll have to talk when it gets a little closer.

[juls64]

August 25th ...... I am going to try to make it too!

[sobfrogg]

I would like to go. I will have to see how work is going.

[Dean810]

Hmm...I have never been down there, maybe I will try to make it too!

[theskull]

Hmm...I have never been down there, maybe I will try to make it too!

If you've never been there, come check it out. You'll love the facility and have some great dives. See here: www.mermetsprings.com (http://www.mermetsprings.com) .

theskull

[skip]

I'll try to make it too. be great to meet y'all.

-skip

[VuDuLou]

...a check of the schedule shows I am off that weekend, someone said beer and we have been planning a road trip to Mermet anyway...now let me check with the Minister of Finance (Frau VuDu)...since coming to day shift and being around the house a lot more, I'm sure it won't be a problem...also, I'll throw this out to the troops and see who wants to go...

[Dark Wolf]

Damn, I gotta work that weekend!:( Well, I will see about taking some vacation. Sure would be great to get to meet you guys!

OK, I will put in for vacation when I get to work this morning:D ! Look foreward to this!!

Dark Wolf

[crpntr133]

The calendar is marked. I will let you know if this woks for me as it gets nearer. I know I have a boat dive scheduled for the 11-12 so Mermet would be nice after that.

[theskull]

Let's keep the gathering small . . . say, enough folks to only consume 2 or 3 pizzas. ;)

Only kidding. I'm sure some of you mooches would chip in a little if we have enough of a shin-dig to break me on the chow. I'm not selling any of my tank collection to feed semi-aquatic creatures.

theskull

[Dark Wolf]

Let's keep the gathering small . . . say, enough folks to only consume 2 or 3 pizzas. ;)

Only kidding. I'm sure some of you mooches would chip in a little if we have enough of a shin-dig to break me on the chow. I'm not selling any of my tank collection to feed semi-aquatic creatures.

theskull

That's too bad about not getting rid of any tanks! I was hoping there would be enough people that I might get an extra tank cheap!:D . Just kidding!!

My vacation has been approved, so barring any unforseen cluster****s I will be there!

One more thing. I have only dove locally in the past 6 weeks or so, is there anything you guys think that I need to know or bring (boy am I opening myself up here?!)? Thanks

Look foreward to August!!


Dark Wolf

[DeepDiverBob]

That's too bad about not getting rid of any tanks! I was hoping there would be enough people that I might get an extra tank cheap!:D . Just kidding!!

My vacation has been approved, so barring any unforseen cluster****s I will be there!

One more thing. I have only dove locally in the past 6 weeks or so, is there anything you guys think that I need to know or bring (boy am I opening myself up here?!)? Thanks

Look foreward to August!!


Dark Wolf

Well, if you dive deep, you will want something warm to wear. Bottom temp is in the 40s year round.

As for other stuff to bring, I'm sure you could help bring some pizza too. And if you know any Hooters girls....

[Dark Wolf]

I have been wearing a 7 mil farmer john, hood, and boots the last month or so. So I should be good there, and I will be more than happy to help out with the pizza and beer.

As far as the Hooters girls......let's make that part a surprise!!:) Maybe I could talk the skull out of one of his tanks with one of those instead of pizza?!!;)

Thanks,

Dark Wolf

[do it easy]

Anybody can order beer and pizza...

[Dark Wolf]

Anybody can order those, too......IF you are in Vegas, and IF you have enough money:D !!!!


Dark Wolf

[theskull]

I have been wearing a 7 mil farmer john, hood, and boots the last month or so. So I should be good there, and I will be more than happy to help out with the pizza and beer.

As far as the Hooters girls......let's make that part a surprise!!:) Maybe I could talk the skull out of one of his tanks with one of those instead of pizza?!!;)

Thanks,

Dark Wolf

I might have been talked out of my Spare Air by a Hooters girl . . . but I just gave that away a couple weeks ago when it needed a Hydro. Don't have any other "disposable" tanks on hand right now.

theskull

[crpntr133]

Anybody can order beer and pizza...


Hooters girls and Matt the Wonder boy...what a classic.

Skull, you actually admit to having owned a spare air??!! :D

[theskull]

Hooters girls and Matt the Wonder boy...what a classic.

Skull, you actually admit to having owned a spare air??!! :D

Sure do. It is a valuable tool if used within its limitations and practiced with to know what it will do for you. It served me well for a couple years until my tech diving required the acquisition of and practice with larger redundant sources. I would have hydroed it and kept it if I didn't now own sets of doubles and stage bottles of various sizes.

theskull

[crpntr133]

Ahhh, so you have seen the light! :D

[theskull]

Ahhh, so you have seen the light! :D

Oh yeah, I've seen the HID light, and the LED light, and Nitrox doubles, and the Trimix doubles, and the Al 80 stages, and the Al 40 stages, and the steel 45 stages, and . . . I'm broke!! :)

But happily so.

theskull

[SLIM]

Just getting a good start Skull, I know that you will in time catch up.

SLIM

[Scuba Pete]

This looks like a good time, I should be able to make it, and I'll probably bring an extra diver or two with me.

And a bump so people don't forget about this.

[theskull]

This looks like a good time, I should be able to make it, and I'll probably bring an extra diver or two with me.

And a bump so people don't forget about this.

Bring divers with small appetites. I'm on the hook for the pizza this time. :)

theskull

[MgicTwnger]

Bring divers with small appetites. I'm on the hook for the pizza this time. :)

theskull
Don't worry Bill, I'm still on my diet.
Except for dive weekends:D

[Dark Wolf]

Sounds like there will be a good turnout for the weekend! Really looking foreward to it. I should be back from the Phillipines and have a week to spare before the get-together.

Going to be great to get to meet you all!

Dark Wolf

[DeepDiverBob]

And theskull is bringing pizza!!!!

[Dark Wolf]

And that could Never be a bad thing!!!

[crpntr133]

It could be bad if they have anchoves on them. Fish are suppose to be in the water not on my pizza. Still looking forward to the M&G.

[regul8r]

I was thinking of going to Mermet for a couple of dives this year. No reason I can't wait till Aug to go. Count me in.

[Scubagal]

Wish we could join you, but we'll have to think about this one. It's a 9 1/2 drive each way for us. Unfortunately we're not dry suit certified, and I tend to get cold easily even in my 7 mil with hooded vest and trilam underneath. Guess I'm a certified WWW (warm water wuss). ;)

[theskull]

Wish we could join you, but we'll have to think about this one. It's a 9 1/2 drive each way for us. Unfortunately we're not dry suit certified, and I tend to get cold easily even in my 7 mil with hooded vest and trilam underneath. Guess I'm a certified WWW (warm water wuss). ;)

Is a trip to Mermet worth a 9 1/2 hour drive? I could argue that it is, at least to dive it once.
Is it worth it if you also get to meet and dive with some of your on-line pals? To this I would say YES!

In late August it will be possible to comfortably dive Mermet in a wetsuit with hood--at least deep enough to explore the 727 plane and swim by all the major attractions and see some Spoonbill Paddlefish. By then the shallow water will be near 80 F and the second thermocline will have been pushed down to 40 feet or so. Hope you decide to join us.

theskull

[Atlaua]

I've been given some "harrasment" by one of the mods here because I've never commented on this thread.

Truth is I was disappointed by the turnout on the last get together. It was 3 of us and a forth who was there working classes. I also wasn't thrilled to see it go back to Mermet. That makes things really tough for our frinds in Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, etc.

You'd think as geographically specific as this board is it would be easy to plan a get together but, alas, the Midwest covers a lot of ground.

Anyway I would have rather seen us move the location for the second get together but I sat back and watched and let it play out. Truth is my inlaws are having a 50th anniversary about that time. I'm not sure if the dates overlap or not but if they do, I'm afraid I'll have to put staying married over this get together. If they don't then I'll be there with bells on.

James

[MgicTwnger]

Hope you can make it, James.

[regul8r]

Wish we could join you, but we'll have to think about this one. It's a 9 1/2 drive each way for us. Unfortunately we're not dry suit certified, and I tend to get cold easily even in my 7 mil with hooded vest and trilam underneath. Guess I'm a certified WWW (warm water wuss). ;)


Its not that much shorter for me. I'm a little ways south and west of you. Perhaps if you want to go and I decide to solo drive it we can meet up in KC or something and share the ride there. Would help with the cost of gas and make it easier if there are a couple of us.
If you are interested in going.

[regul8r]

I've been given some "harrasment" by one of the mods here because I've never commented on this thread.

Truth is I was disappointed by the turnout on the last get together. It was 3 of us and a forth who was there working classes. I also wasn't thrilled to see it go back to Mermet. That makes things really tough for our frinds in Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, etc.

You'd think as geographically specific as this board is it would be easy to plan a get together but, alas, the Midwest covers a lot of ground.

Anyway I would have rather seen us move the location for the second get together but I sat back and watched and let it play out. Truth is my inlaws are having a 50th anniversary about that time. I'm not sure if the dates overlap or not but if they do, I'm afraid I'll have to put staying married over this get together. If they don't then I'll be there with bells on.

James


Married.. Dive.. Married...DIve... Married... DIVe... married... DIVE!!!
hmm tough decission..

(shssh!! don't let my wife read this)

Was just reading a trip report about Mermet on another board. Discouraging when you are reading about vis in the 1 to 2 foot range. Hope it is better than that in August.

[MgicTwnger]

Was just reading a trip report about Mermet on another board. Discouraging when you are reading about vis in the 1 to 2 foot range. Hope it is better than that in August.
Well, you just never know. There were lots of classes going on

[DeepDiverBob]

I've been given some "harrasment" by one of the mods here because I've never commented on this thread.

Truth is I was disappointed by the turnout on the last get together. It was 3 of us and a forth who was there working classes. I also wasn't thrilled to see it go back to Mermet. That makes things really tough for our frinds in Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, etc.

You'd think as geographically specific as this board is it would be easy to plan a get together but, alas, the Midwest covers a lot of ground.

Anyway I would have rather seen us move the location for the second get together but I sat back and watched and let it play out. Truth is my inlaws are having a 50th anniversary about that time. I'm not sure if the dates overlap or not but if they do, I'm afraid I'll have to put staying married over this get together. If they don't then I'll be there with bells on.

James

Fair enough, but since the first meet and greet, the board has exploded with new active members. I skimmed through that old thread, and it looked like only a handful of people committed for that weekend anyway, so I'm not too sure what kind of turnout you was expecting. Last time was also conflicting with another shops event. Granted, you cant please all of the people, all of the time. As far as the location, that was put out there for discussion as well, and nobody objected to Mermet. I looked into trying to shift it out west this time, but the only 2 places that really stick out is Table Rock, and Blue Water lake. Table Rock would be okay, but it looks like we are going to have a great turnout, and parking is very limited down there. Plus I like the idea of having airfills onsite for those that need it. And Blue water lake, I wasnt all that impressed with the diving the one time I was there. Plus, I dont like the idea of paying extra to dive my doubles. And I know there is quite a few of us that will be diving doubles.

Hopefully, we can make this work , and keep the majority of people happy, and all have a good time. Maybe next year, some of our westerly folks can arrange one in their back yard.

[Scuba Pete]

Was just reading a trip report about Mermet on another board. Discouraging when you are reading about vis in the 1 to 2 foot range. Hope it is better than that in August.

Once you break the 45 foot range, things really opened up. I'd say there was more than 20 feet once you got that deep. Shallower was definately bad though. I think it was a combination of the recent rains, the number of classes in there and an algae bloom.

[VuDuLou]

...I have a kitchen pass, I'm in!!!

[MgicTwnger]

...I have a kitchen pass, I'm in!!!
Cool! See ya there.

[DeepDiverBob]

Just a reminder...this event is coming up. Hope to see many of you there.

[crpntr133]

I am out! I have a rescue class that weekend. Hope you guys enjoy the dives.

[MgicTwnger]

I'll still be there.

[steve2281]

I've avoided posting in this thread because I wasn't sure of my work schedule. Although the schedule isn't finalized, it looks like I should be able to make it. Looking foward to putting some faces with some names.

[MgicTwnger]

Gee Steve... work or dive with your buddies? Only one possible decision.;)

[DeepDiverBob]

Gee Steve... work or dive with your buddies? Only one possible decision.;)

So does that mean Wally doesnt like us? :(

[steve2281]

Looking foward to putting some faces with some names.


Ken, your handsome face I can always remember.

[DeepDiverBob]

Ken, your handsome face I can always remember.
I'm not so sure I want you there now, steve. :confused:

[MgicTwnger]

I'm not so sure I want you there now, steve. :confused:

It's OK, he's not Russian.:D

[Dark Wolf]

I will be there. Already have reservations. Look foreward to diving with you guys!

[Scuba Pete]

It's OK, he's not Russian.:D

Speaking of russians...it looks like they're having a trimix class http://mike.wordpress.com/2006/02/17/helium-and-a-banana-hammock/

This is the only list pre-req for the course http://www.menessentials.com/tips/banana_hammock.html


edit: Argh, looks like the full url doesn't get shown in the post.....the name of the link is where the humor is, not the actual page.

[DeepDiverBob]

Speaking of russians...it looks like they're having a trimix class http://mike.wordpress.com/2006/02/17/helium-and-a-banana-hammock/

This is the only list pre-req for the course http://www.menessentials.com/tips/banana_hammock.html


edit: Argh, looks like the full url doesn't get shown in the post.....the name of the link is where the humor is, not the actual page.

I'm scared to ask, and even more scared of the answer...but WHY was you searching for this stuff?

[regul8r]

Well he has to have something to "entertain" Himself while he waits for the chance to blow bubbles....

[Scuba Pete]

Well, I had just read Kens all too vivid description of his experience on the boat. So I took all of 2 seconds to type banana hammock into google, saw the title of the second or third link which was "Helium-and-a-banana-hammock" and thought instantly of trimix for russians. Then another two links down, the description of that webpage was something along the lines of "grooming tips for wearing a banana hammock".

[DeepDiverBob]

Just a reminder, a few more weeks away from the big event.

[MgicTwnger]

And I'll still be there, even though Pete might show up in a banana hammock.:eek:

[M&P+4]

I'm going to pass this time - 600 miles one way is just a bit too far this time. One of these day's I'll make it though.

[Scubagal]

I'm going to pass this time - 600 miles one way is just a bit too far this time. One of these day's I'll make it though.

Unfortunately we won't be able to make it either. The 9 1/2 hour drive each way wasn't too appealing, but now we have relatives visiting that weekend. Hope we can join you all one of these days. Have fun!

[DeepDiverBob]

Maybe I should rerun the poll again, see who will be there. Its getting pretty cheap for pizza man Bill with everyone dropping like flies. If I'm forced to buddy up with Ken, I might have to drop, too.

[MgicTwnger]

I'm going, Bob or no Bob.

[do it easy]

It sounds like Ken has scared off the entire state of Wisconsin. :D

[MgicTwnger]

Have I scared you off yet?

[do it easy]

You did, but against my better judgement, I'll go anyway. Besides, I have to to get the free pizza and beer!

If anyone wants to carpool from Chicago, shoot me a PM. I have a small car and big tanks.

[MgicTwnger]

I have a small car and big tanks.

I used to date a girl like that.

[DeepDiverBob]

Was you the small car part of that relationship?

[MgicTwnger]

No, the whole phrase refers to her anatomy.:cool:

[Scuba Pete]

I'm still showing up. So you can always dive with me Bob :D .

[DeepDiverBob]

I'm still showing up. So you can always dive with me Bob :D .

:eek:

Bill...please tell me you are still going to be there...

[VuDuLou]

I have just been informed that our team had mandatory training 8/25-26...seems we're going to be moving cars around/ out of a quarry...so I won't be coming to Mermet...I can't go diving because I have to go diving...

[regul8r]

I have just been informed that our team had mandatory training 8/25-26...seems we're going to be moving cars around/ out of a quarry...so I won't be coming to Mermet...I can't go diving because I have to go diving...

That is almost funny...
Okay, question everyone. .Where exactly are we going to meet up at? It is looking like I won't get in till around midnight Friday night, so I guess its going to be at the Quarry on Saturday morning? I've never been there and i'm sure there are a couple of others that have never been there as well.. So is there anyplace in paticular we are going to meet up? Only 2 more weeks.. :D

[DeepDiverBob]

I have reserved a pavilion. When you sign in at the front office, look on the wall behind them for the Midwest Dive group, or ask for me, Ken or Bill. They all know us well. They will send you to the right pavilion.

[regul8r]

Kewl.. I'll just tell them I'm looking for "V" :)
Okay... I thought it was funny...
See you all on the the 25th.

[brettbyers]

OK it's slow at work and I just sat here for the past hour reading all these post from last summers plans for the big get together. So, what happened? Did everyone have a good time? Is there more on another thread about all the big events? Was there enough beer for Tony?

[DeepDiverBob]

OK it's slow at work and I just sat here for the past hour reading all these post from last summers plans for the big get together. So, what happened? Did everyone have a good time? Is there more on another thread about all the big events? Was there enough beer for Tony?

we had a good time, but it was a hassle to set up. People commit, then back out. You schedule it way ahead of time, and people saythey cant schedule that far in advance. So you wait a little longer, and they say they need more notice. We went from a huge turn out, to a few, and I think we wound up with 5-10 people showing up, if memory recalls correctly.

[do it easy]

Yup, that's the way it went down- but that just means more beer and pizza for those that show up! And Bill was kind enough to buy my favorite kind of pizza- FREE!!

I guess if we have another get together, it'll be Brett's turn to buy pizza! :D

[theskull]

I enjoyed it even though it was small, perhaps even more because it was small. And I saved alot of money on pizza due to the low turnout! We had a good time diving and chatting and making fun of each other's stroked-out equipment choices. :)

theskull

[Atlaua]

we had a good time, but it was a hassle to set up. People commit, then back out. You schedule it way ahead of time, and people saythey cant schedule that far in advance. So you wait a little longer, and they say they need more notice. We went from a huge turn out, to a few, and I think we wound up with 5-10 people showing up, if memory recalls correctly.

Been there, done that. Will do it again...just not at Mermet this time eh?

[nauifins73]

I wish I could think of a place a little more in the middle but I don't think there is one.

[Dark Wolf]

I had a great time last year. Hope that we can get something going for this year.

DW

[MgicTwnger]

Besides Mermet, the only place I can think of is Haigh.

[Dark Wolf]

Either one will work for me. Just let me know.

DW

[SLIM]

But you can get at TBL and it would be located in a central place fo all the ones in the western part of this area and there is os much for he non divers that might come to have fun while the divers are having.

SLIM

[regul8r]

Only kidding. Please come and join us. BBQ is available on site.

theskull


And if I remember correctly from a couple years ago its not half bad.
Okay.. guys/gals.. Been out for a bit.. to much work and no play is making Dale a dull guy... not to mention these 100+ hour weeks are starting to take their toll on me.
Perhaps this time we can make sure the office knows if we move shelters?

[regul8r]

Okay.. apparently my browser acted funny... or I'm just tired.
Are we doing a meet and greet and dive this year? Has anyone decided on a date/place? Mermet worked, other than it was a 8 hour drive at least and with current gas prices.. that would kind of suck. Atop of the fact that their was a million students there a couple of years ago.
However this year I am going to cheat and combine it with work so I may have to bum a ride from the closest parking :)

[Wkndbum]

How about a get together @ Table Rock the same weekend as the Project Aware gig?

[theskull]

How about a get together @ Table Rock the same weekend as the Project Aware gig?

Now that's a fabulous idea! The food and air fills are already free (but please make a donation anyway).
Sept. 13-14. I'll be there.

theskull

[DeepDiverBob]

Now that's a fabulous idea! The food and air fills are already free (but please make a donation anyway).
Sept. 13-14. I'll be there.

theskull

I will be at Mermet that weekend for the Dive Rite Tech tour representing the shop. I'm doing a lot of that this year.

[Scubagal]

How about a get together @ Table Rock the same weekend as the Project Aware gig?

Darn, we'll be on the Galapagos Aggressor II. :D

[theskull]

I will be at Mermet that weekend for the Dive Rite Tech tour representing the shop. I'm doing a lot of that this year.

Darn! Who would schedule a Tech Tour to conflict with Project Aware!?! I'd like to attend one of those, but ya gotta have your priorities.

theskull