It is officially 7 days till I get on the road heading to Wreckmania II!
Are any of the rest of you getting excited? I am!
Let's hear some of that excitment, I don't know why but we have been a very quiet group on the boards. Have we become a bit nonchalant or what?
Walter, you haven't given us any specifics on anything we might need to bring this year, like reels, lights, slates etc. Still need them right?
Natasha, how about it anything else we need to provide? Are we going to do any kind of cookout time?
Hope to hear some noise here soon!
:bounce:
herman
May 23rd, 2003, 07:56 AM
How about a whine instead. I was there last year and had a great time but work had prevented me from making it this year. !$%@@@!!!#$^%#%! WORK. If it's anything like last year, you will have a blast. I will be looking for daily pictures for those of us who have to miss the fun.
DennisW
May 23rd, 2003, 11:00 AM
Walter told me I would need a reel. I plan to get one at Divers Direct in Key Largo when I get there.
Spectre
May 23rd, 2003, 11:16 AM
seaangel once bubbled...
Walter, you haven't given us any specifics on anything we might need to bring this year, like reels, lights, slates etc. Still need them right?
I'm interested in hearing the answer to this one. My primary light flooded a couple weeks ago, and I really don't want to spend the money to replace it [as I'm getting a real light soon].
What's the list of necessary gear?
medic13
May 23rd, 2003, 03:36 PM
well i wont make it this year but planning on trying to make it next year so pleae have a Wreckmania 3 , as I am getting ready for DIR F class and our wreck diving season has began hear in NC , Hey hermon you ready for june20th 21st ,22nd ect
Big O
May 23rd, 2003, 05:35 PM
Last year the gear list was light, snorkle and reel. You don't need a big honkin light for the course and reels were shared between divers last year. If ned be you are more than welcome (as is anyone else to use my reel).
Does anyone know if there is a Brownies Third Lung in Key Largo? They have a sweet roll-up/fold-up snorkle that I want to get.
Later
dave
GearHead
May 23rd, 2003, 05:49 PM
Big O once bubbled...
Last year the gear list was light, snorkle and reel. You don't need a big honkin light for the course and reels were shared between divers last year. If ned be you are more than welcome (as is anyone else to use my reel).
If this is a wreck trip, why would you want a snorkle, and why wouldn't you want a big honkin light?? We are talking shipwrecks, right?
:confused:
Walter
May 23rd, 2003, 06:06 PM
If you are taking the class, you need to be aware of the requirements.
I need to see your log with at least 20 dives. I will need a copy of your c-card (front & back).
Required will be: Mask, snorkel, fins, SCUBA cylinder, valve, BC, LPI, regulator with 2 second stages, SPG, weight system, timing device, depth gauge, light, reel, signaling device (whistle, mirror or safety sausage), knife or shears and slate.
Nice but not required: Gloves (strongly recommended), Compass, Insurance (strongly recommended), computer and pony bottle or doubles.
Buddy teams can share a reel.
Walter
May 23rd, 2003, 06:09 PM
"If this is a wreck trip, why would you want a snorkle, and why wouldn't you want a big honkin light??"
The snorkel is required by agency standards. I think it is a mistake to require a snorkel in wreck standards, but we will follow the standards.
You don't want a big light.
GearHead
May 23rd, 2003, 06:12 PM
Walter once bubbled...
You don't want a big light.
You warm water, high visibility guys are so spoiled. :hohum:
Walter
May 23rd, 2003, 06:14 PM
I dive low viz quite often. I definately don't want a big light reflecting back in my eyes in low viz.
GearHead
May 23rd, 2003, 06:17 PM
Walter once bubbled...
I dive low viz quite often. I definately don't want a big light reflecting back in my eyes in low viz.
Not to hijack the thread, but if your big light is tightly focused it's not an issue. I agree that a wide beam powerful light can be counter-productive in low viz situations.
Oh well, enjoy Wreckmania II! :D
ckharlan66
May 23rd, 2003, 06:45 PM
Do we have to wear the snorkle or just have it? If I have to wear it I will need to go get a snorkle keeper otherwise I will just stow it.....that is if I can find my snorkle and I don't have to go buy one of those too. :D
Chad
bwerb
May 23rd, 2003, 06:56 PM
Walter once bubbled...
If you are taking the class, you need to be aware of the requirements.
Required will be: valve
I like this one...Dang! I have the tank but no valve...guess I'm totally screwed on this one;)
Have a fun time everyone!
seaangel
May 23rd, 2003, 07:01 PM
Walter,
Thanks for your input. I am going to be working almost none stop from tommorrow until next Thurs. evening so I needed to get my dive gear out and ready. I always do a gear check before my trips and change batteries, check out o-rings, see if everything is in order. I always have my small Ikelite with me in my BC pocket.
I also have a reel that can be shared if needed.
I have taken over the guest bedroom beds this afternoon laying all the gear out. Looks like I am ready. Now, if the days ahead stay calm at work I will really be ready.
I have a small ladies knife, it is not really much good. So, I will probably bring my shears too as a back-up.
Gotta go, can't wait to meet everyone.
Spectre
May 23rd, 2003, 07:39 PM
Walter once bubbled...
You don't want a big light.
Well I don't have a big light yet, but because I'm getting a big light, I don't want to go buy a new medium light. I do have a small light.
I think it is a mistake to require a snorkel in wreck standards, but we will follow the standards.
This, however, could pose a problem.
Big O
May 23rd, 2003, 09:39 PM
Im just bringing my 2 small lights. I have my hid but havent traveled by air with it yet, so Im just bringing the little ones. Ill leave the hid at home for the great lakes wrecks.
Dave
Natasha
May 23rd, 2003, 11:53 PM
Hi guys!
Thanks for starting this thread Cindy.
I guess most people don't know we have been in constant communication, with the group in private group emails. Must be time to go public now, eh?
No cook outs this time (very nice resort) but Walter and I do have some suprises planned, that concern food!
The itinerary for the trip will be posted on www.wreckmania.com this week!
Be sure to print it and take it with you.
Can't wait to meet everyone soon.
:sunny:
Big O
May 26th, 2003, 08:15 PM
Lately? Here in Ohio it has yet to hit 70!
I haven't wore shorts yet this year and my white legs will scare everyone!
Dave
seaangel
May 27th, 2003, 05:06 AM
The weather forecast is in the upper 80's, like 88 to 89 degrees with the lows at 77-79 degrees. Saturday and Sunday are partly cloudy, then Monday-Wednesday it looks like T-storm possibilities.Still temps are quite warm. Might need a rain jacket also. I checked this on @yahoo under news and weather just after reading your question.
I bought sunblock for my face last night. I normally use spf 15 but I have gone to 30 thinking it will be better. I tan easily, and I don't wear much higher than 15 on my body but I try to keep my face from being overly burned or tanned. I have also got a base started by going to a tanning bed. When I can't get the real rays of sun I get the artificial ones, the warm tanning beds are a great stress reliever too.
hydrophilicity
May 27th, 2003, 07:12 PM
Just by coincidence, I'll be there at the same time. Staying at Bay Harbor Lodge and diving with a few different ops. Maybe I could catch up with 'ya'll' at that tiki bar one night?
Jen
jenny.holzer@vanderbilt.edu
Big O
May 27th, 2003, 08:34 PM
That posts at rodales and never puts + or - in her subject line?
But ALWAYS signs with...
xxx
Dave
Ps, if not, sorry!
ckharlan66
May 27th, 2003, 09:29 PM
hydrophilicity once bubbled...
Just by coincidence, I'll be there at the same time. Staying at Bay Harbor Lodge and diving with a few different ops. Maybe I could catch up with 'ya'll' at that tiki bar one night?
Jen
jenny.holzer@vanderbilt.edu
We all love to harrass....I mean meet....other scubaboarders. :D
Chad
Kosh
May 28th, 2003, 09:48 AM
Natasha,
On your itinerary, you say “wreck students see Walter for class times.” Where and when will we find Walter? I guess this is really a question for Walter.
Can’t wait to get down there. See you guys then. :)
Daryl
hydrophilicity
May 28th, 2003, 12:39 PM
Big O once bubbled...
That posts at rodales and never puts + or - in her subject line?
But ALWAYS signs with...
xxx
Dave
Ps, if not, sorry!
Sorry:out:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Spectre
May 28th, 2003, 01:11 PM
ckharlan66 once bubbled...
We all love to harrass....I mean meet....other scubaboarders.
heh heh... heh heh... BWAHAHAHAHA!!!
NetDoc
May 28th, 2003, 01:14 PM
as we will have at least 5 regulators from Scubaboard there.
Spectre
May 28th, 2003, 01:21 PM
NetDoc once bubbled...
as we will have at least 5 regulators from Scubaboard there.
You're not supposed to let on about that. That's like telling an inner-city gang when the police convention is.
Eh... oh well, I won't be here to deal with the mess!!! :)
ckharlan66
May 28th, 2003, 01:23 PM
Spectre once bubbled...
I won't be here to deal with the mess!!! :)
We got you a pager to wear so that if you are needed they can get a hold of you. :D
Chad
NetDoc
May 28th, 2003, 01:31 PM
have laptop and modem and will travel! We want to be posting to our good (and dry) buddies while we are having fun.
Big O
May 28th, 2003, 05:59 PM
Just poking a little fun. Id certainly like to have a drink or 2 at the Tiki bar. Where/who are you diving with?
Dave
hydrophilicity
May 28th, 2003, 06:39 PM
The Duane with Scuba-do on Saturday afternoon, The SG with Island Ventures on Sunday, The Eagle with Ocean Quest on Monday and the Duane again with Scuba Do on Tuesday. I'm hoping to get in a Duane night dive (w/ Divers City) on Sunday or Monday night.
Jen
Big O
May 29th, 2003, 10:20 AM
Im diving the Speigel Grove Wensday morning with Ocean Divers if anyone would care to join me.
Dave
Walter
May 29th, 2003, 10:57 AM
Jen,
Are you diving AM or PM? We have AM dives scheduled. You're more than welcome to drop by the Holiday Inn in the afternoon to meet everyone. We're at MM 100 oceanside. Come see the African Queen and say "hi" to all the Wreckmaniacs.
hydrophilicity
May 29th, 2003, 04:02 PM
African Queen????
I'm diving in the afternoon Saturday and I think Tuesday and mornings on Sunday and Monday. Anyone up for a Duane night dive Sunday or Monday? I'm tentatively scheduled with Diver's City but I think they need a minimum of 3 people.
Jen
jbd
May 29th, 2003, 04:55 PM
boat that was in the movie by the same name. The movie starred Humprey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn.
That boat is at the marina at MM 100 next to the Holiday Inn.
Geezzz I wish I was going to be there with all of you. Memories of my first ocean dives in that area:)
Walter
May 29th, 2003, 05:00 PM
Jen, we have a dinner on Sunday night, but I'll join you if it's Monday night. Diver's City is an excellent operation.
Walter
May 29th, 2003, 09:10 PM
Jen,
If you're up for a Monday night dive with Diver's City on the Duane, we have 6 - so far (Diver's City will take a max of 10).
1. Hydrophilicity (Jen)
2. Dennis
3. Walter
4. NetDoc (Pete)
5. Big O (Dave)
6. James
Any others?
Spectre
May 29th, 2003, 09:14 PM
Walter once bubbled...
Any others?
If there is space available after the saturday morning dives... There is just too many unknowns for me to commit just yet [one being if I managed to get my light converted to a watertight version].
NetDoc
May 29th, 2003, 09:26 PM
AND... while we are on the subject of NitrOx... here is the skinny.
We will need to meet at the LDS providing us our tanks @3:30 the afternoon BEFORE the dive you want to use it on to pay and to analyse. They will get the bottles to the boat for us. If you are going to use NitrOx e-mail me at NetDoc2K@Yahoo.com (not my normal address) and let me know...
What dives you are doing...
Whether you are providing your tanks, or need to rent them...
How cool you really think I am (you can be effusive here, I really won't mind)...
Big O
May 29th, 2003, 09:36 PM
Put
Big O
Behind number 4 slot with divers city saturday night.
Dave
Spectre
May 29th, 2003, 09:46 PM
NetDoc once bubbled...
We will need to meet at the LDS providing us our tanks @3:30 the afternoon BEFORE the dive you want to use it on to pay and to analyse.
Question.
What about those of us that will be landing in Fort Lauderdale about that time?
FLL Diver
May 29th, 2003, 10:02 PM
I'll be number five for sure. There may be a number six but I can't confirm at the moment.
Marc
NetDoc
May 29th, 2003, 10:03 PM
PLEASE BRING IT, and let me know that it is coming. We can do this if you let me know... I will get your tanks paid for/analysed and then YOU can re-analyse it on the boat. Fair enough?
Cost is $10.00/tank to rent with NitrOx. I feel our mix should just be a standard 32%. Chad, you are on the list already!
Spectre
May 29th, 2003, 10:13 PM
NetDoc once bubbled...
PLEASE BRING IT, and let me know that it is coming. We can do this if you let me know... I will get your tanks paid for/analysed and then YOU can re-analyse it on the boat. Fair enough?
I do not have an analyser.
ckharlan66
May 29th, 2003, 10:23 PM
NetDoc once bubbled...
PLEASE BRING IT, and let me know that it is coming. We can do this if you let me know... I will get your tanks paid for/analysed and then YOU can re-analyse it on the boat. Fair enough?
Cost is $10.00/tank to rent with NitrOx. I feel our mix should just be a standard 32%. Chad, you are on the list already!
What list is that?
Walter
May 29th, 2003, 11:46 PM
Sorry guys,
I typed Saturday when I meant to type Monday. Saturday night we'll be in class.
Big O
May 30th, 2003, 06:53 AM
That was a typo Walter.
Im still on for Monday night.
Pete, I agree on straight 32 mix.
Ill have my analizer in tow.
Dave
FLL Diver
May 30th, 2003, 07:08 AM
Walter once bubbled...
Sorry guys,
I typed Saturday when I meant to type Monday. Saturday night we'll be in class.
Oops. Then I'm out. We're only down for the weekend. :(
Marc
Kosh
May 30th, 2003, 07:42 AM
NetDoc,
I shot you an email this morning about wanting to use Nitrox. Let me know if you need any further info.
Thanks.
Daryl
NetDoc
May 30th, 2003, 09:12 AM
Name Rent Fill Only Mix Comments
Pete Murray 6 32
Walter Wilt ? ? 32
Dennis Wilt 2 32
Bill Barrow 4 32
Daryl Hudson 2 32
Jeff Schreiber 2 32 DIN if possible
Chad Harlan 2 32 NitrOx class
Marc Faubert 2 32 NitrOx class
Dave Oney 2 32
Natasha 2 32
hydrophilicity
May 30th, 2003, 02:53 PM
Walter once bubbled...
Jen,
If you're up for a Monday night dive with Diver's City on the Duane, we have 5 - so far (Diver's City will take a max of 10).
1. Hydrophilicity (Jen)
2. Dennis
3. Walter
4. NetDoc (Pete)
5. Big O (Dave)
Any others?
Add my dive buddy James to the list. Woohoo - let's do it!!
Jen
Big-t-2538
May 30th, 2003, 04:29 PM
hydrophilicity once bubbled...
Woohoo - let's do it!!
hmmm...take that out of context and insert into you're birthday thread in the KPP section.....:evil:....he he he he
