6th Annual ScubaBoard Birthday & Fossiling Bash - July 26, 2008 at Venice, FL (Take2)

[krawdady]

Don't miss out on this event, because it is a truely great get together.

My previous post really wasn't put out there
to cause ANYONE not to come.
It was just a reminder thing so that people understand
that this is a free, non paid event.

Things just go alot smoother when a larger group
of people attack whatever tasks are at hand.
It is understood, that some people have legitimate issues
that prevent them from arriving early and/or staying late.

So that being said, please don't avoid the event
based on my previous posting.

It wasn't aimed at anyone.
If it seemed blunt,I'm sorry.

You didn't offend me, I just want to make sure to do my part. On that note, I do plan to bringing my zodiac unless there is a lot of wind but as I mentioned I'm not sure how long I'll be there so I don't want to leave anyone hanging. Also, (just thinking out loud) even with a zodiac or a kayak anchored out at the boneyard I wonder if that is enough from a safety standpoint? If someone had a problem there would still be a lag in time before anyone knew about it even if they had something to hold onto. Do we know how many people will actually be diving? If it is only like 1/3 of the people coming we could ask Jamie to make make scheduled runs out to the boneyard for like 45 minutes at a time but just stay on site with his boat. That is enough time to find some teeth but short enough where everybody would get to dive that wanted to. We could even have a sign up sheet to make sure everyone gets a turn. There could be blocks of time in between dives for Jamie to join us on the beach and enjoy some grub. It might not be the funnest plan for Jamie but I know personally I am not opposed to kicking in some funds for the trouble and maybe having a tip jar there or something. Everybody could just give what they are comfortable with. With the price of fuel it would be nice to at least have Jamie cover his costs and if he makes a profit then good for him. If it works out that I can bring the zodiac I can keep it at alhambra to dive out of there and if anyone wants a lift out a little farther than what the shore divers usually cover I can do that and they can just run a course back towards the beach. Just some random thoughts.

 

[dkramer]

I wasn't thinking of anchoring in the boneyard. I was thinking more like just beyond the second sandbar. I don't know what the draft is on Jamie's boat or how close he's willing to come in but I can tell you that this old lady is not capable of swimming all the way out to the boneyard to get her boat. Not in one day anyway. I understand your safety concern. I do have an air horn. What do ya'll think of anchoring as close to the beach as possible & leaving the air horn on board. That way if anyone has a problem, they can use the horn & alert those on shore.

 

[DeepSeaExplorer]

Put me down for + 1.

Jolly Roger will be coming too and bringing the ice.

***Attendees*****​

Cbulla clan (6) –
Krawdaddy (3) - hot dog/hamburger buns and fruit bread
CoolTech + RawkStar (2) - Case of ice cold water and a case of Diet Coke
Kbeck? (1)
Lil’ Castaway (1) – A variety and several LARGE bags of chips
DV4Fun (1)
Reef Raker (5) – Nacho Casserole and Potato Salad
ScubaJenny and the newly minted diver Hermit Crab – Carmel Corn and cookies
SharkBaite and guests (3) –
ScubaIvan (1)
Bdrannik (1)
DeepSeaExplorer (1) - Cooler of drinks. Half water and half soda.
Truck1 + son (2) - Yum, yum chili?
BlondeAmbition (1)
CardZard and Roxanne (2)
MichelleA + 1 (2)
Sadie199 + Hubby (2)
MissDirected (1) - Plates, napkins, forks, and box of chicken
LilSis (1)
Walter + Teenietinynancy (2)
LJMongy (1)
dkramer - 2 (3) - Case of Pepsi and three tubs chicken from Publix
PolarBearBen (1) -
JoysterShell + MegaMikey (2) - Lots of muffins for the morning

I'm thinking boxes/buckets of chicken, like from Publix, is going to be the way to go for the main meal. Unless, someone cares to drag down a grill - I know I don't :11::14:

Also, I will bring the big ScubaBoard Banner so's we are easy to find :biggrin:

 

[PolarbearBen]

I could bring a tub of chilled pasta salad? Maybe two different kinds. Nothing crazy just some cooked noodles and tasty dressing.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

W T F are you talking about? Last year, Kris and I cleaned up the beach after you were long gone! We were the last ones there, and Jenny was the last diver in the water.

And the problem with that is.............?

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

And the problem with that is.............?

There isn't a problem This is a "no-planning-needed" event. People come and go all day. They bring stuff and everyone has a good time together, meeting, greeting and diving

If you were considering not coming because you're worried about having young ones, treat it simply as a day at the beach with the family. That's what it is.

Bring what you need to make the day a good beach day for you and your family. Bring something we can put out on the tables and everyone can enjoy... Keep a list of what people are bringing, so others can see what is spoken for, and what they can bring. If someone thinks of something they think might need to be there, mention it on this thread... That's all there is to it.

 

[Aristakat]

I will post boat agenda monday evening few more details to check on

 

[Aristakat]

1. If you plan on diving off boat you MUST have a dive flag
2. Boat will run 9,11,1 out to boneyard(guideline can stay later if need be)
3. Boat for saftey will remain at drop off enitre time only to come back to pick up new
divers.
4. Brent if you can bring your zodiac I have a 9hp motor for back of it if you will
contact me , I would like to disscuss use. If can't bring I might have one avail.
5. I will have crew on boat with a list of all divers and time they go in and out of water
6. Originally I planned on dropping off divers and running a taxi service but in sake of
saftey I feel better just to do dives and come back in each trip.
7. I will have colored strips to label dive flags to know whos in water and time in.
8. weather conditions will play a big factor in transporting divers to boat and to spot
9. I am doing this as a thank you to all of you for support BUT I also want to make
sure it is a FUN, & SAFE DAY. This being said I am open to customize trip
accordingly.


thanks again
Capt Jamie


ps will added more info as it comes in thanks for your patience in advance

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Sign me up for the 9 AM trip! Have flag, ready to find the megs!
If room permits, I am game for the 1 PM trip, being that if all that want to go out have been able to go out and we are on round two.
Color me excited! Whoo HOO!!!

 

[DeepSeaExplorer]

Can someone give us directions to find the boneyard? Roger and I are swiming out from the beach. I understand that it's far from shore in about 20 fsw, but where is it in relation to where everyone is on the beach? Where's the closest parking?

From what I can tell, it looks like it's about a 1/2 mile South of Alahambra, correct?