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Dive briefing.
Wreckmania has arrived!.
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Jeff about to enter on his 100th dive. The Captain Dan.
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Sandy and Pete
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Nitrox class
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We have your lives in our hands (scarey ain't it?).
As most of you know Wreckmania has come and gone, and I must say, it did not live up to my expectations... nope... it didn't! You see, I thought we were larnin' HOW to create wrecks, doncha see? You know, where is the best place to plant the explosives, and just which plastic explosive is DIR approved (the one with the long fuse, I suppose). He finally splained to me that that was fully covered in Wreckmania II, sos I guess I'll have to come back next year!
Other than that, I have to also point out, that the volume of food was such that it made it hard to descend at times (I just kept floating) and it was sooooooo good, that I almost missed the boat, 'cause I just kept eatin' and eatin. Some of the restaurants in the area were kinda worried that Natasha and Marcie might be tryin' to horn in on their business!
Walter is real smart, but not near as smart as Brian the Dive master... he taught me where to buy Nitro-sorb for those really deep dives, and how to construct an ear-a-lizer for those quick descents. He even showed me the proper way to make my own DIR (Doin it Redneck) lift bag outa Publix plastic grocery bag. Don't use the Winn Dixie one, 'cause they use bungies.
The participants were funny too... they kept pullin tricks on me like tying me to the bow of the wreck and turnin' off my air. The real hoot was when the dumped all the chum over me and left me for the bull sharks. The trick was on them though, as I didn't teach em' no knot skills, and all they could tie was granny knots. Holdin' my breath wasn't so bad once I got used to not breathin'!
Well, I gots to get back to work now, so I'll talk back atcha later!
Other than that, I have to also point out, that the volume of food was such that it made it hard to descend at times (I just kept floating) and it was sooooooo good, that I almost missed the boat, 'cause I just kept eatin' and eatin. Some of the restaurants in the area were kinda worried that Natasha and Marcie might be tryin' to horn in on their business!
Walter is real smart, but not near as smart as Brian the Dive master... he taught me where to buy Nitro-sorb for those really deep dives, and how to construct an ear-a-lizer for those quick descents. He even showed me the proper way to make my own DIR (Doin it Redneck) lift bag outa Publix plastic grocery bag. Don't use the Winn Dixie one, 'cause they use bungies.
The participants were funny too... they kept pullin tricks on me like tying me to the bow of the wreck and turnin' off my air. The real hoot was when the dumped all the chum over me and left me for the bull sharks. The trick was on them though, as I didn't teach em' no knot skills, and all they could tie was granny knots. Holdin' my breath wasn't so bad once I got used to not breathin'!
Well, I gots to get back to work now, so I'll talk back atcha later!
ya'll had a good time. Walter clued us about the two folks that were responsible for UW photos. When might those two individuals be posting some pics?
socaldiver
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to all those who participated in the Wreckamania event and managing to survive.
I know there are/were quite a few of us non participants who are still somewhat envious, especially after the pics were posted by Walter.
Can't wait to read some of the dive reports and view the pics from the depths.
I know there are/were quite a few of us non participants who are still somewhat envious, especially after the pics were posted by Walter.
Can't wait to read some of the dive reports and view the pics from the depths.
landlocked
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Hey! You could loan Pete the pic so that he will have something to put on his profile!
livestodive
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We had a great time. The food was great, company even better. Although the current didnt allow us to do each wreck dive, we were treated to some great drift dives.
This was the first time Pam and I dove a drift dive, she is hooked and Im not sure if she will ever fin again.
The boat and crew were great. The only time the captain got nervous was when Pete and I had the boat listing by being on the same side.
I guess the toughest part was realizing that Pam and I will have to go back down and dive a couple more wrecks to get our certifications. Its really tough knowing that we will have to go diving in Fl. again. hehehe
Another great part of wreckmania was meeting some very nice people. Hopefully we will be able to dive with them again.
Walter it was a great class, its nice to learn techniques from very experienced people.
MB thank you for helping with our kicks, hopefully with a little practice I will be known as Jeremiah (the bullfrog)
Joann it was nice to meet you, I dont know how MB got so lucky
Natasha, and Marcy the food was great, event was well done kudos to you both.
Bob thanks for the loan of the tank, if you ever want to go diving where the lobsters can crack you as well as you can them, let me know and it is on.
Cathy and Herman if time ever allows we will get down and blow a few bubbles.
Steve we will keep in touch and let you know when we are going down to finish our dives, your company is definitely welcome.
Susan and Lydia (sp) we will dive together soon, pm me with a date and it is on.
Sandy, when you want to eat some of those lobsters I am game and it aint really that cold in Sept and Oct.
Mike was nice meeting you and diving with you, hopefully we can do it again.
Jeff when Heather isnt in production mode we got to go diving.
Scott you can quit your day job, you are a natural with a barbie and meat, best steak Ive had cooked in a long time.
Dave Semper Fi, need I say more.
June thank you for all the little things you did to make this more enjoyable, and you just have to post the pics of walters new scooters. I know all will enjoy them.
Pete a very big thanks to you for hauling all our tanks each day, and keeping the mood light and cheery a day without a laugh is just not a day.
BTW everyone careful of what you say around Sandy (Sunshine Fish), Heather (KC Scubabunny) Mike (Texas Mike) , and June (Diving Gal) they all have memories like steel spring straps.
Hope all had a nice trip home. Lets do this again
Charlie and Pam
This was the first time Pam and I dove a drift dive, she is hooked and Im not sure if she will ever fin again.
The boat and crew were great. The only time the captain got nervous was when Pete and I had the boat listing by being on the same side.
I guess the toughest part was realizing that Pam and I will have to go back down and dive a couple more wrecks to get our certifications. Its really tough knowing that we will have to go diving in Fl. again. hehehe
Another great part of wreckmania was meeting some very nice people. Hopefully we will be able to dive with them again.
Walter it was a great class, its nice to learn techniques from very experienced people.
MB thank you for helping with our kicks, hopefully with a little practice I will be known as Jeremiah (the bullfrog)
Joann it was nice to meet you, I dont know how MB got so lucky
Natasha, and Marcy the food was great, event was well done kudos to you both.
Bob thanks for the loan of the tank, if you ever want to go diving where the lobsters can crack you as well as you can them, let me know and it is on.
Cathy and Herman if time ever allows we will get down and blow a few bubbles.
Steve we will keep in touch and let you know when we are going down to finish our dives, your company is definitely welcome.
Susan and Lydia (sp) we will dive together soon, pm me with a date and it is on.
Sandy, when you want to eat some of those lobsters I am game and it aint really that cold in Sept and Oct.
Mike was nice meeting you and diving with you, hopefully we can do it again.
Jeff when Heather isnt in production mode we got to go diving.
Scott you can quit your day job, you are a natural with a barbie and meat, best steak Ive had cooked in a long time.
Dave Semper Fi, need I say more.
June thank you for all the little things you did to make this more enjoyable, and you just have to post the pics of walters new scooters. I know all will enjoy them.
Pete a very big thanks to you for hauling all our tanks each day, and keeping the mood light and cheery a day without a laugh is just not a day.
BTW everyone careful of what you say around Sandy (Sunshine Fish), Heather (KC Scubabunny) Mike (Texas Mike) , and June (Diving Gal) they all have memories like steel spring straps.
Hope all had a nice trip home. Lets do this again
Charlie and Pam
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