New Years Day dive

[DeepDiverBob]

Start making your plans now for the annual New years day dive at Mermet. Oddly enough, this will take place on...you guessed it...New Years day. I know I plan on being there, and I am fairly confident theskull will be there as well. Another good reason to go that day, is you get those annual waivers done for the year.

Mark your calenders now, and lets have a good time and kick off the new year the right way!!!!!

[theskull]

I have my usual New Years Eve/Day plan. To be in an underwater cave when the clock strikes midnight, in N Florida.

theskull

[MgicTwnger]

I was there last year and had a ball. A tv crew was taping us and everything.

However, if someone offers me BIG BUCKS to play on New Year's Eve, I'm taking the money.

More dough
To blow
At Leisurepro.
Hey, I'm a poet!

[DeepDiverBob]

I have my usual New Years Eve/Day plan. To be in an underwater cave when the clock strikes midnight, in N Florida.

theskull

my bad...I forgot about that. I knew you had plans, just forgot the location.

[nauifins73]

Sounds great - I have wanted to do a New Years Day dive since I started diving. I need to figure out just where Mermet is. Maybe Santa will bring the drysuit I want :)

[MgicTwnger]

Mermet would ba a quite a haul from Kansas unless you have some ruby slippers. It's at the very bottom of Illinois across the river from Paducah, KY.

http://www.mermetsprings.com/

[Mverick]

Not me...


I'll probably be Downtown St. Louis at the Westin. So no DUI for me.... Wine, Woman and dancing... Better then diving???? Maybe not.... But gotta be fully rounded...LOL...

Anyone wanna go deep in Oronogo? In November?

[DeepDiverBob]

Let me add, there may be pizza there.

[MgicTwnger]

Let me add, there may be pizza there.
We'll be holding you to that.

[DeepDiverBob]

Thats fine. I said "may" be there, not "will" be there. I always give myself an easy out...I may splurge for those who decide to brave it and come out.

[Atlaua]

But I already posted on 5 of the SB forums that you were buying pizza for all staff, divers, and so's there that day....

[nitroxbabe]

Hmmm - that does sound like fun...but...

We usually do a New Years Eve party at one place and a New Years Day party at our LDS - don't know if hubby would be willing to break tradition or not.

Probably not. :)

[DeepDiverBob]

But I already posted on 5 of the SB forums that you were buying pizza for all staff, divers, and so's there that day....

thats fine...nobody important reads SB anymore anyway. Well, not full time anyway

[DeepDiverBob]

Hmmm - that does sound like fun...but...

We usually do a New Years Eve party at one place and a New Years Day party at our LDS - don't know if hubby would be willing to break tradition or not.

Probably not. :)

Traditions are meant to be broken...come on down, and drag the hubby with you.

[decodiva]

I am gonna work-- sorry cant do it

[nitroxbabe]

Traditions are meant to be broken...come on down, and drag the hubby with you.

Maybe I could talk him into it if you bring the pizza.....

;)

[DeepDiverBob]

Mkae him the offer, and we'll see.

[nitroxbabe]

Mkae him the offer, and we'll see.

OK - I've made him the offer. He's hedging.

He says to tell you that he likes anchovies.

:D

[DeepDiverBob]

I dont know if Jack's makes a pizza with anchovies on it. ;)

[MgicTwnger]

He says to tell you that he likes anchovies.

:D
Me too. That's enough for one pie.

[nitroxbabe]

Me too. That's enough for one pie.

You two go for it.

There's only one sure way to keep me away from a pizza, and that's to put anchovies on it.

Gross, gross, gross.

:)

[DeepDiverBob]

sorry guys, I almost always favor on the side of the women. Looks like the only fish we'll be seeing that day will be in the water.

[nitroxbabe]

sorry guys, I almost always favor on the side of the women. Looks like the only fish we'll be seeing that day will be in the water.

Ah! A gentleman! Thank you, kind sir, for rescuing me from the nasty, nasty fish.

:D

[MgicTwnger]

sorry guys, I almost always favor on the side of the women. Looks like the only fish we'll be seeing that day will be in the water.
What a wuss. I suppose you won't get Mverick's favorite either: pineapple and jalapenos (I'm not kidding).
I guess I'll just have to bring a couple of cans of delicious anchovies for Kurt and myself.
MMMMMMM
MMMMMMM
MMMMMMM

[nitroxbabe]

What a wuss. I suppose you won't get Mverick's favorite either: pineapple and jalapenos (I'm not kidding).
I guess I'll just have to bring a couple of cans of delicious anchovies for Kurt and myself.
MMMMMMM
MMMMMMM
MMMMMMM

You guys are sick! That's pizza abuse - I'm calling the cops.

ECCCCHH
ECCCCHH
ECCCCHH

[Mverick]

You guys are sick! That's pizza abuse - I'm calling the cops.

ECCCCHH
ECCCCHH
ECCCCHH



Women.... They just don't know a good thing.... But, that always seems to be the problem with em.... LOL Always whining...... Blaming..... And makin excuses.......

DUCK>........ Incoming...........:eek:

[decodiva]

woooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you may have forgotten that there are women on this board---
and some of us like anchovies----------------------:rolleyes: :2614:

[MgicTwnger]

and some of us like anchovies----------------------:rolleyes: :2614:
My kind of girl! I'll bring more anchovies.

[nitroxbabe]

Women.... They just don't know a good thing.... <snip>

Yeah, yeah. I'll bet that's what you say every time a woman dumps you.

:D

[Mverick]

Yeah, yeah. I'll bet that's what you say every time a woman dumps you.

:D

:1620: :0295:

[theskull]

What a wuss. I suppose you won't get Mverick's favorite either: pineapple and jalapenos (I'm not kidding).
I guess I'll just have to bring a couple of cans of delicious anchovies for Kurt and myself.
MMMMMMM
MMMMMMM
MMMMMMM

Pineapple and jalapenos IS an excellent combo, especially with the addition of ham or canadian bacon. MMMM.

theskull

[do it easy]

that sounds like a spicy hawaiian, and who wouldn't like a hot hawaiian?

:2119:

[DeepDiverBob]

anybody ever heard of something simple, like pepperoni and sausage?

[MgicTwnger]

Simple is fine. I'm bringing my anchovies in a can so as not to offend those with delicate sensibilities about them. I don't want to hear them whine (you know who you are).

Seriously, if we do plan on pizza, actually finding a place that's open around there on New Year's Day might be a challenge. I'll be down at Mermet for Halloween and will ask Glen and his crew for advice. Something like Papa Murphy's might be an option.

I'll also reserve a pavillion. James, get that banner ready to travel!

[nitroxbabe]

:1620: :0295:

Awwwwwww ... shucks.

Sorry, couldn't resist that one - you really left yourself wide open there buddy....

:D

[Mverick]

Awwwwwww ... shucks.

Sorry, couldn't resist that one - you really left yourself wide open there buddy....

:D

That's OK, I don't know why I have this hold on women... First they act uninterested.... Then I ignore them a little... Then they add themselves into conversations and ask why I don't like em... Then.... Well, I can't say that...LOL


Never been dumped.. Either.. LOL...

I'll get you to come around to the dark side soon... You'll be begging for Pineapple Jalepeno Pizza....

Like they all do....

Women, why are they all so easy??????? One heart and they're your buddy again...ROFLMAO:0327:

[MgicTwnger]

That's OK, I don't know why I have this hold on women... First they act uninterested.... Then I ignore them a little... Then they add themselves into conversations and ask why I don't like em... Then.... Well, I can't say that...LOL


Never been dumped.. Either.. LOL...

I'll get you to come around to the dark side soon... You'll be begining for Pineapple Jalepeno Pizza....

Like they all do....

Women, why are they all so easy??????? One heart and they're your buddy again...ROFLMAO:0327:
Your turn, Carla. I can hardly wait for this one.

[nitroxbabe]

That's OK, I don't know why I have this hold on women... First they act uninterested.... Then I ignore them a little... Then they add themselves into conversations and ask why I don't like em... Then.... Well, I can't say that...LOL


Never been dumped.. Either.. LOL...

I'll get you to come around to the dark side soon... You'll be begging for Pineapple Jalepeno Pizza....

Like they all do....

Women, why are they all so easy??????? One heart and they're your buddy again...ROFLMAO:0327:

I'll have you know I've never begged for ANYTHING in my life.

:2743:

[DeepDiverBob]

I'll have you know I've never begged for ANYTHING in my life.

:2743:

why do I have a really bad feeling about the direction this is heading?

[Mverick]

Man, do I feel bad for you.....



Gotta branch out more....LOL

[juls64]

Man, do I feel bad for you.....:2151:

Gotta branch out more....LOL

Yea, that smilie doesn't work anymore. Bummer, huh!

[nitroxbabe]

why do I have a really bad feeling about the direction this is heading?

I have no idea to what you are referring, sir.

:2693:

[MgicTwnger]

Unless we get back to the sexual innuendo and braggadocio, I think Julie should pull this thread. I'll start:

I havn't been the same
Since my peccadillo
Was bitten by an armadillo
Down in Amorillo
YOW!

[nitroxbabe]

Unless we get back to the sexual innuendo and braggadocio, I think Julie should pull this thread. I'll start:

I havn't been the same
Since my peccadillo
Was bitten by an armadillo
Down in Amorillo
YOW!

I'll thank you to keep your pecadillo to yourself, buddy. Your armadillo, too. Don't they have laws against that anyhow???

:D

[Atlaua]

Unless we get back to the sexual innuendo and braggadocio, I think Julie should pull this thread. I'll start:

I havn't been the same
Since my peccadillo
Was bitten by an armadillo
Down in Amorillo
YOW!

If I didn't know better I'd think you were trying to incite users to see how far they could push the TOS....

The only outcome I could see to such an action would be to invite rules that we all want to avoid.

James

[Mverick]

000000000000000000000000000000000

[MgicTwnger]

why do I have a really bad feeling about the direction this is heading?
Bob was right.

[decodiva]

what happened---

[DeepDiverBob]

The day is getting closer...who is going to be there, and whos going to be square?

[nauifins73]

I guess I will be square this year :(. On my list is a New Year's Day dive though (someday).

[nitroxbabe]

Well, looks like me & hubby will also be square. Our traditional before-new-years party has been moved to NY's eve, and we'll definately be up past midnight.

Which of course means that we won't be driving all the way down to Mermet the next day...

Guess ya'll might as well order those anchovies - I won't be around to complain about the stench. :)

[decodiva]

sorry guys, I almost always favor on the side of the women. Looks like the only fish we'll be seeing that day will be in the water.


That is a fricken laugh---- I know you better

[nitroxbabe]

That is a fricken laugh---- I know you better

Oohhh - this sounds good. Let's hear more!!!

;)

[SLIM]

Not to worry everyone. Not everyone can be in the water on a NY Eve. I guess I and The Skull along with a few others will get plenty of time in to blow a few bubbles for thoses of you who can't make it. That is if you do not mind them be under tons of rock at the same time. If you don't like that then I guess I wont blow bubbles for you then.



SLIM

[crpntr133]

Put me in as a possible. Any body up for a dive with a new dry suit diver? Could dive it wet but spent the money I might as well go dry.

[steve2281]

Though I won't be there New Year's Day, I thought I would report conditions for those folks planning on going. We dived Mermet yesterday, 12/16, surface temp 50*, 20' platforms 49*. The thermocline at 40' has, kinda, faded away; it just gradually gets colder till you hit 42*. Vis is very good, 20-30' about anywhere you go.

We'll probably dive a couple more times before New Years, I'll continue to report conditions if anyone is interested.

[MgicTwnger]

As it stands now, I'll be coming down Friday afternoon 12/30 and diving when I'm not gorging myself on Bob's pizza 12/31 & 1/1. Be there or be square!

[DeepDiverBob]

I will not be there on the 31st, just on the 1st. Just trying to keep the record straight.

[MgicTwnger]

Put me in as a possible. Any body up for a dive with a new dry suit diver? Could dive it wet but spent the money I might as well go dry.
I'll dive with ya. Just ask Glen where I am. He keeps close tabs on me.:cool:

[DeepDiverBob]

I'll dive with ya. Just ask Glen where I am. He keeps close tabs on me.:cool:

you diving the pink panthers, or the ST121's?

[MgicTwnger]

you diving the pink panthers, or the ST121's?
ST121's, or mabye both.

[crpntr133]

Was hoping to get out and at least get properly weighted but since the pond was frozen over it didn't happen this week.
MgicTwnger, I might join you on NY eve since it would work out better for me. I will let you know.

[MgicTwnger]

Was hoping to get out and at least get properly weighted but since the pond was frozen over it didn't happen this week.
MgicTwnger, I might join you on NY eve since it would work out better for me. I will let you know.
Works for me either way. I'll be down early Saturday and leaving early afternoon Sunday. My plans are to spend New Years eve at the Motel 6 in Paducah with my wife, my two dogs, and some Chineese takeout. Whoopee!

[nauifins73]

Works for me either way. I'll be down early Saturday and leaving early afternoon Sunday. My plans are to spend New Years eve at the Motel 6 in Paducah with my wife, my two dogs, and some Chineese takeout. Whoopee!

Sounds like a great New Year's Eve/New Year's Day - leave the dumb stuff & hangovers to the amateurs.

[DeepDiverBob]

possible change in plans for me. My dive buddy is thinking about heading somewhere else on New Years Day. If that is the case, we will probably go there for New Years day, and then hit Mermet on the way back that Monday. I'll keep you posted.

[MgicTwnger]

possible change in plans for me. My dive buddy is thinking about heading somewhere else on New Years Day. If that is the case, we will probably go there for New Years day, and then hit Mermet on the way back that Monday. I'll keep you posted.
Can we expect that the pizzas will be delivered in your absence?:confused:

[crpntr133]

Starts the plans and then he bails! I think he was adding up the pizza bill and then took a look at his Visa bill and thought better.

[MgicTwnger]

He'll probably be hanging out watching that big new tv eating PIZZA!

[MgicTwnger]

Sorry guys, but something has come up and I won't be able to make it to Mermet this weekend. Damn!

[Atlaua]

Dropping like flies. I had considered it but since I cannot breath without the aid of decongestants right now there is no way I'd be able to get my ears down.

[DeepDiverBob]

Sorry guys, but something has come up and I won't be able to make it to Mermet this weekend. Damn!

I hope everything is okay. Have a happy new year anyway.

[crpntr133]

OUCH!! I to hope that everything is ok.

Anybody else up for a NY EVE dive. NY day just doesn't work well for me.

[nauifins73]

I would love to dive either day but I'm afraid I am on the left side (geographically) of the group.

[MgicTwnger]

OUCH!! I to hope that everything is ok.

Everything's OK except the antique plumbing in my kitchen. Thanks for asking, have a good time, and say hi to Glen for me.

[steve2281]

It doesn't sound like many NYD divers left. In case anyone is still going, I'll report conditions.

Conditions are great. Surface temp 48*, platforms 47*, bottom 42*. Vis is 30-40 just about anywhere. The wall that runs east and west across the quarry has some of the best vis I have ever seen at Mermet, probably 50'. There are few cloudy areas near the bottom in the deep water. Should be a good day.

[Wkndbum]

Several of us diving Oronogo New Years Day. Anybody want to join up down there?

Terry

[DeepDiverBob]

Just talked with my dive buddy, and we are in for Mermet on the 1st. Looks like there might be about 4 or 5 of us from my LDS there. Since the turn out isnt looking too good, we will try to do pizza some other time.

[Atlaua]

we will try to do pizza some other time.

:0332:

Man, what was all that stuff in another thread about promises? ;)

[DeepDiverBob]

In that case, I will bring one pizza, we will enjoy it, and everyone else will be SOL.
OR---

I can wait until more people are going to be there, and more people can enjoy the festivities.

[MgicTwnger]

In that case, I will bring one pizza, we will enjoy it, and everyone else will be SOL.
OR---

I can wait until more people are going to be there, and more people can enjoy the festivities.
Don't bring one, it's fun bugging you about it.:D

[crpntr133]

Cancel the call for NY eve. I finally got a reply from my usual DB and we are going to Blue Springs. A lot closer for us.

Ken, glad to see that it is just the plumbing. Got an idea for you. Let the basement flood (assuming you have one) and invite everybody over for a dive. Bob could buy pizza.

[MgicTwnger]

Ken, glad to see that it is just the plumbing. Got an idea for you. Let the basement flood (assuming you have one) and invite everybody over for a dive. Bob could buy pizza.

LOL! My wife will love that idea.

[DeepDiverBob]

we all have our vices. I might not ever bring it, just so people will remember me.

[Wkndbum]

we all have our vices. I might not ever bring it, just so people will remember me.

Bob, how many pizzas are you having delivered to Oronogo Sun? Sounds like there's going to be a big group there.

[DeepDiverBob]

I think I would have to have a release signed for each pizza brought into that place. That very well may be my least favorite place I have dove.

[Wkndbum]

"That very well may be my least favorite place I have dove."

Well, after driving 6 hrs to get here I hope that I won't be saying that tomorrow at this time. Have to try it out at least once anyway.

I drove over to the shop/lake when I got here just to kill some time, kind of looks like an auto junk yard around the building.

Terry

[DeepDiverBob]

Thats about it. We was told that if you dive doubles, you have to pay mopre and sign an additional waiver. If you night dive, someone in the group has to be insured, and that takes another waiver...just seems like a big hassle, and after doing 2 dives there, I only remember seeing a few fish at the surface, nothing else at bottom. Hopefully you have better luck than I did. I too, drove about 6 hours.

Time to pack up for Mermet, meeting my buddy at 6 AM to head down there.

Happy New Years to everyone!!!!!!!!! Be safe.

[crpntr133]

Hope that everyones dives were fun. The two that we did at Blue Springs were great. not much to see but we could see for ever (ok it seemed like it). Viz was at least 25-30', temp was 41 (no termocline) and other than frozen hands we had a good time. I could have gone for some sun shine to make it better but all in all it was a good day.

Happy New Year everyone.

[DeepDiverBob]

I was getting 48 degrees from top to bottom at Mermet. I havent been feeling to well, and neither has by dive buddy, so we just went down and did one dive, and called it a day. We dropped down on the school bus, then down to the 65 foot platform. Over to the pickup, then the small plane, boxcar and then the traditinal swimthorugh of the 727. From there, we hooked a right and followed that wall over to the little swim through by the 7 foot platform way over in the corner. I had never been over there before, it was different. I guess for me the best part of the dive was along that wall, we saw 3 turtles hanging out. That was pretty cool. We was getting out right when the news crews was there to film everybody jumping in. We walked over to take in the festivities. The funniest part about that was a guy was in a hurry to get over there for the party, and it was only when he did his giant stride and hit the water did he realize he didnt have his dry suit zipped up at all. He let out a pretty cool yell, and the TV crew caught it on tape. I dont know what station that was, but I was interviewed as well. The place was pretty crowded for a winter day. As usual, the staff was excellent. My release forms are now signed, so I am good for the 2006 year. I hope to be back many many times.

[MgicTwnger]

I was getting 48 degrees from top to bottom at Mermet. I havent been feeling to well, and neither has by dive buddy, so we just went down and did one dive, and called it a day. We dropped down on the school bus, then down to the 65 foot platform. Over to the pickup, then the small plane, boxcar and then the traditinal swimthorugh of the 727. From there, we hooked a right and followed that wall over to the little swim through by the 7 foot platform way over in the corner. I had never been over there before, it was different. I guess for me the best part of the dive was along that wall, we saw 3 turtles hanging out. That was pretty cool. We was getting out right when the news crews was there to film everybody jumping in. We walked over to take in the festivities. The funniest part about that was a guy was in a hurry to get over there for the party, and it was only when he did his giant stride and hit the water did he realize he didnt have his dry suit zipped up at all. He let out a pretty cool yell, and the TV crew caught it on tape. I dont know what station that was, but I was interviewed as well. The place was pretty crowded for a winter day. As usual, the staff was excellent. My release forms are now signed, so I am good for the 2006 year. I hope to be back many many times.

Glad you had a good time, sorry you're not feeling well. Probably too much pizza........:D

[nauifins73]

Wkndbum/Terry

How was Oronogo? I figured it would be to cold to get out today - but I had 70 degress around 3pm! Can't believe I missed a New Years Day dive again.

You are right about the appearance, (it is the Ozarks)- I was by there once but a Labor Day thunderstorm rolled in and we stayed in the motel for 2 days.

So glad to hear some of us got out for a dive today - 2006 is going to be better for me (or my hubby Terry - no relation to Wkndbum) is going to know about it.

[Wkndbum]

Wkndbum/Terry

How was Oronogo? I figured it would be to cold to get out today - but I had 70 degress around 3pm! Can't believe I missed a New Years Day dive again.

You are right about the appearance, (it is the Ozarks)- I was by there once but a Labor Day thunderstorm rolled in and we stayed in the motel for 2 days.

So glad to hear some of us got out for a dive today - 2006 is going to be better for me (or my hubby Terry - no relation to Wkndbum) is going to know about it.\\\\

Did 2 dives, first one to the plane then dropped over the ledge to the computer/desk (yea, WOW!) @ 118'. Second dive went back to the plane, over to the "auto graveyard" (junk yard) & then over to the Bell. Vis was 5' to 12'.
Water temp was 46, air temp @ 3pm was 76, unbeleivable for Jan 1 in the Midwest.

Looked like about 30 + divers there but not crowded at all. Saw a few Kansas plated vehicles, couple of Okla, lots of MO & one NEBR (ya, me)

Would I dive it again? Wouldn't drive that far to dive it but If I were in the neighborhood, maybe. Just too much JUNK in the water (only saw one fish)

Good diving with Dr Robb & Cumming66

Terry (not her Hubby)

[nauifins73]

Thanks for the report - not the Caribbean but it is close to us. About 2.5 hr drive. Going to check it out this Spring.