* * * Vortoberfest III (2007) Mega Dive Plan * * *

[kchFLA]

I don't think I will be able to take time out from my packing and painting to do any diving. but I would like to stop by at some point to say hi. When would be a good time to do that?

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Kch! Saturday night, definately. Come on out and let us cook for you, for once!

 

[Kevin Carlisle]

Kch! Saturday night, definately. Come on out and let us cook for you, for once!

Matt what is your diving plans for Saturday looking like?

 

[mike_s]

I don't think I will be able to take time out from my packing and painting to do any diving. but I would like to stop by at some point to say hi. When would be a good time to do that?

hey... with you moving, you're gonna come back so that you're brother will show up with some more crawfish and cook them right?

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Matt what is your diving plans for Saturday looking like?

Thinking Morning at Morrison for a tank, then likely take a little drive to check out some leads. Be back at Vortex mid-day and stick around for the rest of the day.

For sure, one dive at Morrison, and two at Vortex(likely one at night).

 

[sailmike]

Hey guys,
I'm definitely interested in the whole Vortoberfest thing, seems like it's going to be a fun time, but I was wondering...

As a first timer what type of stuff would I need to bring?

If I decided to stay the night--I think it would only be Friday night as Saturday afternoon I have a date with the FSU/Miami game--would I need to make a reservation, or could I just crash in the corner of someone's site (if it's not too imposing)?

Also, with all the cavern/cave certified divers, is anyone going to be down for some regular open water type dives?

-Mike

 

[Rick Murchison]

Hey guys,
I'm definitely interested in the whole Vortoberfest thing, seems like it's going to be a fun time, but I was wondering...

As a first timer what type of stuff would I need to bring?

If I decided to stay the night--I think it would only be Friday night as Saturday afternoon I have a date with the FSU/Miami game--would I need to make a reservation, or could I just crash in the corner of someone's site (if it's not too imposing)?

Also, with all the cavern/cave certified divers, is anyone going to be down for some regular open water type dives?

-Mike

Plenty of opportunity for regular open water type dives.
I can't speak for those who have sites already, but I imagine if you show up someone will have a "corner." Or rent your own... I don't think the tent sites are all that much.
Rick
Rick

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Comon out Mike. The majority of the divers coming are only OW divers. Cavern/Cave certified divers will likely be able to be counted on one hand.

Tent sites are $20 a night.

There should be people with room on thier sites, but maybe I shouldn't promise that as I don't have a site and plan on knabbing a corner myself - LOL.

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

My plan so far...

Friday

8AM meet at Morrison Springs for a single dive
Pack up and head slightly north for a little exploration adventure to Holmes Blue Spring
Eat lunch and head back to Morrison for an afternoon dive
Sally's!

Saturday
8-9AM in the morning at Morrison for a single dive
Drive out slightly North to find a boat launch I will use in the future to find a couple other springs - possibly check one of them out if it is close enough to the launch itself.
Sally's!
Spend the rest of the day/night at Vortex - hoping to get 2 dives
Vortoberfest shinanigans!

Sunday
Leave Vortex around 8:30AM and head to Cypress for 2 dives
Go home

 

[sailmike]

Well, now it looks like Friday's out. I just got roped into taking a horse over to Tallahassee for some xrays.

I'm looking forward to reading those dive reports though. Hopefully I'll make it out to dive some of these springs one day--it's kind of crazy I live so close but have never dove any.

Thanks for the information guys and I hope you have a good time.
-Mike