My name is CJ, I've 17 Dives in and am looking to dive almost any day after 4pm. I am new to the Kitchener/Cambridge/Watterloo Diving Community, but want to become an Instructor. So I really need more Dive time before July as I plan to take Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Nitrox, and Dan O2 course. So I've got my work cut out for me! I'm competent, so I've been told :slick: !
Anyways, I'm easy going, need enough warning so I can rent gear...for only a little while longer...getting my own stuff soon...but willing to put upwith rain :-)
Boogie711
May 9th, 2004, 08:38 PM
Hey CJ, welcome! There's an Ontario Fresh Water Freaks board on here, too.
Thread moved over to OFWF from the Wrecking Crew forum -- DivingGal
Groundhog246
May 9th, 2004, 08:45 PM
Hi Melody. There are a few of us on here from that area. There's not too many places close to dive. I'd recommend you avoid Innerkip. Gulliver's Lake near African Lion Safari is our usual early season mid week haunt. Boogie711 and I (and maybe a couple of others) may be heading there Wed eve.
Exactly how much notice do you need?
DivingGal
May 10th, 2004, 07:04 AM
Glad you found us! This is a great place to spend your SI, but watch out, it's addictive!
NorthernMelody
May 11th, 2004, 06:04 AM
thaks to all who have responded...why is innerkip to be avoided...I was told they sunk stuff just so we could go exploring?
I'm looking forward to the Wed. Dive...The amount of notice I need is based on time needed to rent gear. I am hoping to purchase some this w/e, but until then I'm stuck renting. Mid-week dives are great for me!
My w/e's are totally full this month..sigh...but June is looking better :-)
Thanks again all!
CJ
Boogie711
May 11th, 2004, 08:45 AM
Innerkip should be avoided because while they may have sunk stuff, you may never see it again. It's a murky mess. You also should put peroxide in your ears after you get out of the water to avoid nasty ear infections. Not pleasant.
Groundhog246
May 11th, 2004, 09:10 AM
why is innerkip to be avoided
Short answer, farm runoff. They're down hill from fields of cattle.
bottom_sucker
May 11th, 2004, 09:41 AM
Welcome Aboard CJ!
So, do you sing while you drive? :-)
Dave
FreeFloat
May 11th, 2004, 10:04 AM
Short answer, farm runoff. They're down hill from fields of cattle.
Yummmmmmmmmmmm................... :P
NorthernMelody
May 18th, 2004, 06:08 AM
Yup I DO sing while driving... I also do some composing too. Thank you all for the information on innerkip. As usual, I'm still looking for good places to dive that aren't a 2 hour drive! Suggestions are welcome!
Stoo
May 18th, 2004, 10:25 AM
:wave-smil
My w/e's are totally full this month..sigh...but June is looking better :-)
CJ... the first thing you need to learn if you are going to become immersed in this sport is that WEEKENDS ARE FOR DIVING. (Unless of course you work weekends and dive mid week...)
So, ditch the appointments, family events, garden chores, SO (unless they dive...) and get out and dive!
NorthernMelody
May 19th, 2004, 06:58 PM
:wave-smil
CJ... the first thing you need to learn if you are going to become immersed in this sport is that WEEKENDS ARE FOR DIVING. (Unless of course you work weekends and dive mid week...)
So, ditch the appointments, family events, garden chores, SO (unless they dive...) and get out and dive!
HAHA...this w/e it's my birthday :birthday: so I'm traveling out to Montreal to visit freinds, next w/e I'm flying to Alberta for a wedding....BUT I have been diving mid-week, so I'm not totally pathetic :e18:
I got my brand new first set of gear ever today...so I'm hoping to go diving med-next week...just need a partner in the K-W/Cambridge area.
CJ
aquaoren
May 19th, 2004, 08:16 PM
HAHA...this w/e it's my birthday :birthday: so I'm traveling out to Montreal to visit freinds, next w/e I'm flying to Alberta for a wedding....BUT I have been diving mid-week, so I'm not totally pathetic :e18:
I got my brand new first set of gear ever today...so I'm hoping to go diving med-next week...just need a partner in the K-W/Cambridge area.
CJ
hi cj,
happy birthday to you. many safe dives in the future.
i'd go with you next week.
let me know.
oren
NorthernMelody
May 19th, 2004, 08:30 PM
Thanks Oren, yah next week'll will be great! I'm hoping that my huby's buying me a tank for my birthday so I'll have everything I need...if not I'll just rent the tanks....let's talk on tuesday about whenwe want to dive...wed, is fine with me, so is thursday...firday I'm in an airplane...so no diving...also depends on the weather...I'll check here when I get back from Montreal on Monday and we can discuss the weather and date then :-)
FreeFloat
May 19th, 2004, 09:21 PM
HAHA...this w/e it's my birthday :birthday: so I'm traveling out to Montreal to visit freinds, next w/e I'm flying to Alberta for a wedding....BUT I have been diving mid-week, so I'm not totally pathetic :e18:
I got my brand new first set of gear ever today...so I'm hoping to go diving med-next week...just need a partner in the K-W/Cambridge area.
CJ
Happy birthday!
BTW, you're actually NOT DIVING on your BIRTHDAY!?! What's up with that?
:D
FWIW I spent my birthday freediving with a good buddy of mine........... took the day off from work. Hey, it's only once a year...........
NorthernMelody
May 20th, 2004, 05:49 AM
Yah but if I don't o see my freinds, I won't get a bunch of new gijitz and gatgitz for diving now will I???
There's method to my madness :wacko:
I'm going to have a good party :partytime
And after that there are 11 Cideries within a 1 hour radius of my freinds place :beerchug:
So I'll not be lacking in entertainment, pressies, and best buddies (err not the diving kind) :scubadive
Don't worry next week...and I'll wave at Kingston as I drive past and think about all the wrecks I've never seen...sigh
Take care,
CJ
Jay Roy
May 20th, 2004, 08:51 AM
My name is CJ, I've 17 Dives in and am looking to dive almost any day after 4pm. I am new to the Kitchener/Cambridge/Watterloo Diving Community, but want to become an Instructor. So I really need more Dive time before July as I plan to take Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Nitrox, and Dan O2 course. So I've got my work cut out for me! I'm competent, so I've been told :slick: !
Anyways, I'm easy going, need enough warning so I can rent gear...for only a little while longer...getting my own stuff soon...but willing to put upwith rain :-)
Hey CJ, its Jay, I dove with you at Gullivers last week. I'd like to get there for a few more mid week dives. So I'd be willing to meet you up there pretty much any night. I also don't mind the rain. You can email me if you want to arrange something. jasonroy@mountaincable.net
NorthernMelody
May 20th, 2004, 04:12 PM
Hey Jay! I don't mind rain, thunder and lightning is another matter, I also need to know when you want to meet up...if you post a meeting suggest a time too, that way I can co-ordinate my schedual to yours. I've sent you a private msg, if you see this msg before 5pm 5:30 at the latest get back to me ok?
CJ
knives
May 20th, 2004, 06:35 PM
Welcome!
It is a shame you do not stop and have a dive in Kingston .....there are some nice shore dives as well as the awesome wrecks...!!
Good Luck!
NorthernMelody
May 20th, 2004, 07:12 PM
I grew up in Deep River :-) And yes, I hope to head out that way this summer!...perhaps you can leand a back yard so I can pitch a tent?
Sirius Diver
May 20th, 2004, 08:25 PM
My backyard is always available for backyard camping, as long as you don't mind a couple of slurping friendly Boxer's lurking in the yard.
NorthernMelody
May 21st, 2004, 06:00 AM
I love dogs ! Don't bother me a bit :) We'll see if I can get time this summer to get out that way...I'm taking my AOWC and my Rescue Diver, and getting started...hopefully finishing my Dive Master Certifications this summer...so I have a LOT of diving planned and most of my time already taken up, but I DO want to head out that way.
CJ
aquaoren
May 21st, 2004, 12:19 PM
My backyard is always available for backyard camping, as long as you don't mind a couple of slurping friendly Boxer's lurking in the yard.
Maybe CJ could scoop the poop too :eyebrow:
NorthernMelody
May 21st, 2004, 02:49 PM
NorthernMelody gives AquaOren a slap upside the head :devil_3: ...SURE I can....NOT :mooner:
aquaoren
May 22nd, 2004, 03:01 AM
NorthernMelody gives AquaOren a slap upside the head :devil_3: ...SURE I can....NOT :mooner:
But I thought you love dogs :D
NorthernMelody
May 24th, 2004, 06:10 PM
I'm the proud new own of a tank!!! (happy Dance) My scuba set is now complete...I'm diving tomorrow come hell or high water!
knives
May 24th, 2004, 07:02 PM
I grew up in Deep River :-) And yes, I hope to head out that way this summer!...perhaps you can leand a back yard so I can pitch a tent?
You are welcome anytime ....if you can catch me home..diving has me away most of the summer...
NorthernMelody
May 24th, 2004, 07:20 PM
You are welcome anytime ....if you can catch me home..diving has me away most of the summer...
I'll let you know if I'm looking at any particular time.
I am going to attempt to get 40 more dives in this summer if I want to complete my Dive Master Qualification.
NorthernMelody
May 25th, 2004, 06:15 AM
Diving tonight, Gulliver's Lake arrive between 5-6 pm yipEEEEEEE diving at 6pm
NorthernMelody
June 1st, 2004, 06:29 PM
Gang do we want wed or thursday night dives...or both ;)
aquaoren
June 1st, 2004, 09:10 PM
Gang do we want wed or thursday night dives...or both ;)
Both :D
NorthernMelody
June 2nd, 2004, 06:02 AM
Both :D
Don't see why not...so today at gulliver's lake...I'd like an earlier start...4-5pmish, but the daddy to be has to come in from toronto, so I don't know how long it'll take, but you and I can have a tailgate session about dolime if you want...I won't have time today to work on the release form though.
I'll check back here right after work, let me know.
CJ
CDN ff
June 2nd, 2004, 08:52 AM
Sorry guys... daddy-to-be is not going to make it today. Mommy-to-be is staying home from work, a little under the weather. If something drastic changes, I'll let you know, but for now... No go for me. But please.... PLEASE... (Did that sound like begging??) keep me posted on your excursions... it sounds like you guys are just the right amount of gung-ho!!!! Looking forward to diving with you... and I hope you have a great time tonight... please don't discover the wreck of the Mary Celeste in Gullivers without me :-)
aquaoren
June 2nd, 2004, 11:05 AM
Don't see why not...so today at gulliver's lake...I'd like an earlier start...4-5pmish, but the daddy to be has to come in from toronto, so I don't know how long it'll take, but you and I can have a tailgate session about dolime if you want...I won't have time today to work on the release form though.
I'll check back here right after work, let me know.
CJ
I'd go but when I look outside right now, It's pouring rain.
I don't mind going because I'll dive dry but you must decide for yourself whether you'll go or reschedule for tomorrow
NorthernMelody
June 2nd, 2004, 07:26 PM
Well another scucessful dive :-) I'm almost sorry I didn't have a 2nd tank so I could join you leftWinger! I'm willing to go again tomorrow, but I'd have to get my tank filled first that'll add a 1/2 - 3/4 hour to my time, but that's no biggy. Supposed to be gorgeous tomorrow, so hopefully that'll happen. Anyone have a though about this w/e...if nothing happen's that's ok...i've a bathroom to renovate (shiver)!
CJ
aquaoren
June 2nd, 2004, 08:45 PM
Well another scucessful dive :-) I'm almost sorry I didn't have a 2nd tank so I could join you leftWinger! I'm willing to go again tomorrow, but I'd have to get my tank filled first that'll add a 1/2 - 3/4 hour to my time, but that's no biggy. Supposed to be gorgeous tomorrow, so hopefully that'll happen. Anyone have a though about this w/e...if nothing happen's that's ok...i've a bathroom to renovate (shiver)!
CJ
I'd go tomorrow too.
Still more than 2000psi to empty out of a tank.
CDN ff
June 2nd, 2004, 08:51 PM
Well another scucessful dive :-) I'm almost sorry I didn't have a 2nd tank so I could join you leftWinger! I'm willing to go again tomorrow, but I'd have to get my tank filled first that'll add a 1/2 - 3/4 hour to my time, but that's no biggy. Supposed to be gorgeous tomorrow, so hopefully that'll happen. Anyone have a though about this w/e...if nothing happen's that's ok...i've a bathroom to renovate (shiver)!
CJ
Sorry I missed it! Glad it turned nice for you guys!! How was the water temp?
jrtonkin
June 2nd, 2004, 09:24 PM
Meh, first time in weeks (curses on school!) that I get on the board, and all of a sudden there's a whole bunch of local types doing regular dives...
Is there room for another one for tomorrow (thursday's) dive, assuming you're still planning on one?
Contact info:
a) PM me here
b) call me at: 746-6457
c) email: jrtonkin@uwaterloo.ca
Plus all the usual questions... When and where to dive, where to meet, etc.
Hope to hear from folks
Jamie
aquaoren
June 2nd, 2004, 10:18 PM
Meh, first time in weeks (curses on school!) that I get on the board, and all of a sudden there's a whole bunch of local types doing regular dives...
Is there room for another one for tomorrow (thursday's) dive, assuming you're still planning on one?
Contact info:
a) PM me here
b) call me at: 746-6457
c) email: jrtonkin@uwaterloo.ca
Plus all the usual questions... When and where to dive, where to meet, etc.
Hope to hear from folks
Jamie
I'd go tomorrow again.
we dove today in Gullivers, If you have a different spot, than lets hear.
I'll email you
NorthernMelody
June 4th, 2004, 05:48 PM
Sorry I missed it! Glad it turned nice for you guys!! How was the water temp?
water temp was 63 F
Groundhog246
June 4th, 2004, 06:00 PM
water temp was 63 F
Not only warm temps, but vis approaching 30 feet except where it had been kicked up. As good as it gets at Gullivers. Lots of fish around, not much else to see though.
I'm pretty sure some of us will be out one evening next week (especially as I won't be able to dive this weekend). I'm not available Tuesday eve and jrtonkin isn't available Wednesdays, so it'll likely be Thu again for me.
NorthernMelody
June 7th, 2004, 06:13 AM
I'll keep that in mind! You going to wear you're wifes underwear again GroundHog246...hmmm? :eyebrow:
I'm available tue - thursday depending on how I feel.
aquaoren
June 7th, 2004, 10:28 AM
Open to suggestions:D
NorthernMelody
June 7th, 2004, 09:01 PM
Open to suggestions:D
Give me a call tomorrow, even if it's gulliver's
Groundhog246
June 7th, 2004, 09:22 PM
Looks like I can maybe dive Thursday. Should know for sure Wed eve. Might try wetsuit for the first time this year. :11ztongue: Sherkston and Windmill are near Port Colborne (2 hour trip each way), I don't think you want to try them as a weeknight dive.
aquaoren
June 7th, 2004, 10:55 PM
Looks like I can maybe dive Thursday. Should know for sure Wed eve. Might try wetsuit for the first time this year. :11ztongue: Sherkston and Windmill are near Port Colborne (2 hour trip each way), I don't think you want to try them as a weeknight dive.
You're right about too far of a drive for a late afternoon dive.
Maybe on a weekend if I'll not have to work.
NorthernMelody
June 20th, 2004, 09:20 AM
Anyone diving today...if so where?
Buffalo Dave
June 28th, 2004, 08:30 PM
Sherkston and Windmill are near Port Colborne (2 hour trip each way)
Any idea what the temp/visibility is at Sherkston in mid July? Is it a good dive?
D
Groundhog246
June 28th, 2004, 09:26 PM
No idea re: temp or vis. I'm told vis gets bad by early July. It was 30 to 40 feet in May when we were there with water temps in the mid 40's. Overall a great dive though. The old steam donkey engines and cars were quite interesting and the engines were surprizingly large once you got up close. Didn't expect the size from the photos i;ve seen (no divers etc for scale).
I'm told Windmill Quarry near by usually has decent vis this time of the year, no idea what's there to see.
aquaoren
June 28th, 2004, 10:34 PM
No idea re: temp or vis. I'm told vis gets bad by early July. It was 30 to 40 feet in May when we were there with water temps in the mid 40's. Overall a great dive though. The old steam donkey engines and cars were quite interesting and the engines were surprizingly large once you got up close. Didn't expect the size from the photos i;ve seen (no divers etc for scale).
I'm told Windmill Quarry near by usually has decent vis this time of the year, no idea what's there to see.
How about trying it out during the holidays? :D
Buffalo Dave
June 29th, 2004, 08:12 AM
I'm told Windmill Quarry near by usually has decent vis this time of the year, no idea what's there to see.
We certified in Windmill and have dived there since. It's OK. A quick easy refresher. It's about 30' (I think) with some intentionally-sunk items like a small rowboat, a toilet, etc.
I'm asking about temps at Sherkston because we are tropical divers at heart and only have 3mm suits - need about 70F or higher for comfort. In another month we'll be OK in the Niagara River and Lake Erie (depending on depth), but always looking for nearby sites.
TEAZER
June 29th, 2004, 08:37 AM
Windmill is warm now & the vis is good. Sherkston on the otherhand is down to about 3 feet of vis.The Niagara river is about 64 deg Fas is Chippawa Creek, both great drifts.Little busy on the weekends, but we can always arrange to escort a crew during the week any evening. Just like to meet new divers and help promote this area.We can also have charters arranged to most Ontario destinations.Just let us know. We aren't in the pocket of any dive shop, we just like to enjoy the wonders.
Terry.
CanadianDiverGirl
June 29th, 2004, 10:58 AM
God help us and let this thread die. It is safe to say that she is no longer a new diver!!! :ssst:
NorthernMelody
June 29th, 2004, 04:19 PM
God help us and let this thread die. It is safe to say that she is no longer a new diver!!! :ssst:
Who's not a new diver??...lol...I'm stil learning, therefore I'm a newbie....I'm at a whole 31 dives...(impressive eh...hahaha??)
I'm looking forward to this holidya, I'm heading up Kingston way...don't have a clue as to what I'm doing, but prolly a dive or two in Brockville, and a night dive..somewhere, and also back to Lake Simcoe on Sat...or something...not all worked out yet.
But it's all good...Tobby's too cold for me..I'm a weenie :)
Groundhog246
June 29th, 2004, 04:42 PM
I hope that doesn't mean you expect to know it all and stop learning. I'm approaching the 3 year mark, passed the 100 dive mark and still a lot more to learn. I've learned just enough to know how much more there is to learn.
But maybe it's time for a new thread, although this one's only a little over 50 posts.
knives
June 29th, 2004, 07:50 PM
You will have some great dives in Kingston...Freefloat will make sure of that . She knows all the good spots and is an excellent diver as well. have fun....I am sorry I won't be around to dive with you all as I have non-diving company coming this weekend. ( I will try to sneak out though)
safe dives
NorthernMelody
June 30th, 2004, 05:51 AM
Thanks Knives
and no...The day your stop learning is the day you die Groundhog246 :)
This w/e is going to be a bit confusing but fun...a who mishmash of folks coming from all areas...a lot of diving and driving here and there....but hey, it's all good
For the folks I don't see, have a great Canada Day Celebration!
FreeFloat
June 30th, 2004, 08:43 AM
You will have some great dives in Kingston...Freefloat will make sure of that . She knows all the good spots and is an excellent diver as well. have fun....
Thanks knives! I hope you'll be able to join us at least for one dive. So far it looks like head downriver Thursday, night dive possibly Thursday evening and more than likely Kingston area, then perhaps a dive or two morning Friday then Lake Simcoe Saturday, and from Saturday afternoon onwards even I'm not sure what'll be going on. Quite possibly a return to Kingston and perhaps even hop on a boat for Sunday morning. Then unfortunately I need to be returning to Toronto and The Daily Grind for monday.
It will be a busy weekend... but I've done such a diving schedule before, so I know it can be done.......... and will be FUN!!!
