Oktoberfest megadive 2010

[ROXANNE]

One last time.
Updated list of whos whos and whats whats...

MontanaFL, Scorpion2012 and Kenny - Tortillas for breakfast, Ziploc freezer bags, 2-3 bags of chicken breasts and fire wood.
ScubaJenny & Hermit Crab - S'mores fixins, green curry chicken and jasmine rice, candy, coffee pot, coffee and creamer. (no chainsaws allowed)
NetDoc & MsElenaous - Matta Ewes, fried chicken, plates, papertowels and silverware, and diet coke/pepsi.
Heath Sapp, Imbodie + 1 - 100 hamburgers, Rum for Jen-ny and some Jack.
Cardzard and Roxanne - Gallaxy gear (enjoy the show ), a lg cooler full of water, diet and nondiet sodas, and juices for the kids. A large bag of charcoal, 1 lg pkg. of brats., 1 lg pkg. of hot dogs and buns and my famous baked beans. Then for brkft, 18ct eggs, precooked bacon, sausage and ham, and some asst veggies for the omelets.
Babyduck, DA Aquamaster and Jameson - Paper towels, plastic silverware and paper plates.
Joystershell and Megamikey - Megamuffins, 1 or 2 gals. of OJ, eggs, cheese for the burgers and potato salad.
Jeandiver - Brats and buns , chips and dips/salsa , hamburgler bunnies (eek), bags for morning brekky, mustard(s).
Deepseawolf, Maneater, Vix and Hammerhead - Firecircle gear

, the infamous rum tote , Our beloved dinner chef

and his cooking gear (which always includes a kilt).
Scubafool, Dawn ,John, and Helen - Breakfast fixins,firewood if possible, drums, propane tank and lg stockpot for the MegoOmelets and our beloved breakfast chef .
BIGDOGDOWN - Eggs, buns, and condiments.
MangoMan904 and Camille - 3 dz eggs, 2 lbs of coffee, and italian sausage.
Karenls70 and Jamesdavis007 - Hambs, hot dogs, side items, drinks, eggs, chips and dips, plates and silverware, candy and spirits.
Tao of the Dive, Susan and the Boys -
BrewoneOto and Shelli - Potato salad, eggs, and meat item to be anounced later.
Conan3 + 3 -
Trouard1 -
McCainiac -
JahJahwarrior -
Blue-Eyed Diver and The Wanderer - Surprise???
UCF Dive Club -
H2Andy - Guitar, rum, and tequila.
Mooney - Who would need anything more. :mooner:
TechDiver1990 - Firewood
Gibbon -
rox@ucf11 -
Scuba West Dive Team (5) -Cole slaw, brocoli salad, pasta salad, chips, salsa, and an extra turkey frier w/propane tank for omelets.
PfcAJ

For those who always ask what to bring. Here are some ideas of items we still need...
Any kind of Meat items for the grill.
Charcoal (selfstarting)
Side dishes (macaroni salad, fruit salad, veggie platter, fruit, etc.)
Deserts (Oh please don't forget the deserts!)
Pumpkins (for carving and don't forget a candle)
Tiki torches and fuel (for around the fire)

So just pick something to bring.
Hope this helps!

 

[ROXANNE]

Ok, here is the rundown one last time.

Oktoberfest Megadive 2010 - Fri., Oct. 29th - Sun., Oct. 31st.
Come 1 day or the whole weekend.​

All are welcome. This event is open to all dive levels, newbie OW, all the way to full cave certification. If you don't have a buddy, don't worry, there are a bunch of us and there's always someone ready for a dive! Diving is set at your own pace, when and where you want in between eating and sleeping. The only dive that is a scheduled dive will be the galaxy dive around dusk on Sat. evening. As it is a family event, there are plenty of non divers and kids too.

Ginnie Springs has a full service dive shop and a pretty nice little store. They also rent canoes, kayaks and tubes for use on the river. Check out their website below for further info, park maps and directions.
Florida Staycation vacation place for scuba diving & Florida ecotourism
Or give them a call at Ginnie Springs Outdoors 1-386-454-7188

When you get to Ginnie Springs, you'll need to check in the Main Office, tell them you are with ScubaBoard as we are hoping to get a discount. Also let them know if you have AAA on anything else that might get you a discount. If you check in on Friday and won't be diving until Sat., go ahead and pay for your diving then and get your wrist bands. It can get really busy on Sat. and you don't want to waste your time waiting in line again. We have the Turkey Roost area reserved. Most of us will be tent camping. Some though do stay in town at the motel, but you'll miss a lot of the fun... There isn't electricity where we're camping, but the are several taps with running water and grills. There is electricity at the pavilion and the bathrooms w/showers are a short walk away. Don't forget to bring chairs for around the fire and bug spray is the bugs like you. No need to make reservations, but sign up on this thread and let us know how many are attending and what you'll be bringing to pitch in.

Friday- All meals will be on your own. Some will go out to dinner; some will cook at the campsite. It's up to you.
Campfire - a little smores, a little music, a little singing, a little drinking(BYOB) or not, keeping it mild in anticipation of the big day of diving on Sat.
Saturday-
Brekky - MegaOmlettes, group buffet style. Not to be missed...
Lunch- On your own.
Dinner and Swap Meet - Group buffet style somewhere around 5:00. Bring something to share.. Read the latest post on whos whos and whats whats to see what everyone is bringing and what is still needed.Then since we're all there, we'll do the Swap Meet, so bring your diving items to swap, trade or sell.
Galaxy Dive - Around dusk. Not to be missed...
Campfire -a lot of music, a lot of singing, a lot of drinking(BYOB) or not. Just lots of fun! Not to be missed...
Sunday
Brekky- MegaOmlettes group style.

 

[scubafool]

I am waiting for an authoritative answer as to whether or not Cave East is closed.

 

[The Chairman]

I am waiting for an authoritative answer as to whether or not Cave East is closed.

I called at 6:20 and got their answering machine. I didn't leave a message and they closed at 6:00.

 

[DEEPSEAWOLF]

There is a large sign where the "Cave Diving Museum" sign used to be saying "Building for Lease", looks deserted.

 

[H2Andy]

kk, i should hit Ginnie around 11:00 pm on Friday, looking to stay up and PAR-TEE with any night owls

also, if anybody is thinking bad thoughts about my female ancestry, hey, whatever floats your boat, dudes ... dudettes ... small animals ... sheep ...

it's all good

 

[DEEPSEAWOLF]

Have recieved an email from Ginnie,... no discount unless the group pays in full at one time.
I'll be dropping by on Friday to get group paerwork done and touch base with people, drop off banners and such. Otherwise, we'll be there Saturday morning at the pavilion to start brekkie setup. Vix has also taken a turn for the worse and is headed to the dox in the morn. I would greatly appreciate any donations to help pay for pavilion rental. This is going to be a rough megadive for us, but I am looking forward to next year!

 

[DEEPSEAWOLF]

CE's FB page;
Cave Excursions East | Facebook

 

[Brewone0to]

Have recieved an email from Ginnie,... no discount unless the group pays in full at one time.
I'll be dropping by on Friday to get group paerwork done and touch base with people, drop off banners and such. Otherwise, we'll be there Saturday morning at the pavilion to start brekkie setup. Vix has also taken a turn for the worse and is headed to the dox in the morn. I would greatly appreciate any donations to help pay for pavilion rental. This is going to be a rough megadive for us, but I am looking forward to next year!

NO DISCOUNTS???
Way to go....AAA members get a discount....But ScubaBoard Members Don't????
Why would it be that a diving destination gives a discount if you drive a car,
But not if you are a scuba diver.
As ScubaBoard members, we should always get a discount.IMHO


Perhaps this event has played out. Or at least this location has.
I propose that we consider taking it on the road.
This event could be at a different location each time.
We could start talking about the "next" site Saturday eves,
Then finish hashing out the next location here on ScubaBoard.
That way non attending people get to voice about upcoming location.
Seems right, because ScubaBoard is the heart of this event.
I'm not saying to boycott Ginnie Springs, just to change it up a little.
Open to group thought on this at MegaDive.

 

[jeandiver]

I am waiting for an authoritative answer as to whether or not Cave East is closed.

David:
I just got a fill from there last weekend , does that help?

I will drive by there today and make sure they are open.

Thanks!
Beano