General Vortex Incident Discussion

[alohagal]

I wouldn't hire a smoker knowingly, let alone do a big dive with one. When I've worked with them in the past they're good for about an hour, then they get distracted and watch the clock for a smoke break. Certainly not someone I would want to do a big dive with.

That being said, I would gladly do a recreational dive with them while quitting.

I have to agree. I am currently working with patients who are forced to accept 4 smoke breaks a day. Believe me they are all jone-zing big time till that next cigarette. They have Dr's orders for nicorette gum every two hours and most of them don't miss that opportunity.

 

[alohagal]

boring :/

Back on track. Since you guys did a thorough search what is your theory on Ben?
Is the cave that straightforward that there is no where for him to "hide?"

I know these questions are late in the game...but I have been busy at my new job with substance abuse addicts/PTSD war survivors and the mentally ill!

Thanks in advance Mat/Kevin.

 

[alohagal]

Only on SB could a thread about a missing, presumed deceased, non-certified, diver in a cave end up with a photo of two women sharing a marshmallow.

You started it with your bragging about spanking!

 

[alohagal]

Before they pay for different divers, they should pay the guys who have already been in searching. Have they offered to reimburse their expenses yet?

Why should they? I don't think anyone was forced to offer their assistance at the beginning of this thing. They were helping in a situation that is of their expertise.
Not to mention the ongoing intrigue, and banter this incident has generated.

I have been tempted to enter the piano room myself...now I fear the cave god will strike me with deadly lightening if I proceed. I have watched all the videos posted with shock and awe.

 

[diverdoug1]

It must have been a hell of a spanking, you seem to be talking to yourself!

 

[Rick Murchison]

... how many diver incidents or fatalities can you cite that were directly related to smoking?

How many divers that smoked have died - or been injured - by embolism? I don't know, but I'll bet even money that many of the survivors "never held my breath."
I don't know if any studies have been done to see if there's any statistical correlation between smoking and diving lung injury compared to the non-smoking diving population... I imagine the stats are so sparse that they fall into the "statistically insignificant" pile, as do nearly all diving injuries. But I stick by my point: Diving is another good reason to quit smoking.

Rick