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Post by Linda on Aug 30, 2004 17:43:26 GMT -8
That would be great, Bryan - thanks!!!
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Post by 1969ivan1 on Aug 30, 2004 19:48:55 GMT -8
:DWOW! What a great time that was had by all! It was great to meet all the INLAND guys and swap 2 hose stories and info. We must have had 25 people show up and dive in with 2 hose regs. I was able to see many regs that I had never seen in person before, such as the voit polaris belonging to Tom and Ryan Spence's French Mistrals and USD backpack reproductions. The Inland guys were so accomodating providing a great cook out and orig 16mm SEAHUNT episodes from Jerry's collection played on a screen right in the campground! A personal special thanks goes out to Bill Wallace and Chuck Tenge for loaning me some really nice sets of doubles to dive with. Also thanks to Frans for the Inland membership (member number 18)! Dan did a great job getting this event organized and off of the ground. It was great to meet all of u fellow double hosers like Gayle and Dohn. I know that Bryan and I had a great time and talked all the way to the airport about the various regs and great divers we met. I know that I have forgotten some folk, but please accept my apology and know that you all were appreciated and part of a very special event. I hope we can do it again?
1969ivan1 aka ROB
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Post by VintageDiverMN on Aug 31, 2004 12:58:21 GMT -8
I have some photos of the great Wazee dive. For those that were there, send me your name and address and I will send you a DVD with vido and photos. Frans Carlson
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Post by Jack Wilhelm on Sept 1, 2004 18:50:05 GMT -8
Hi everyone, haven't had much chance this summer to do any diving let alone double hosing. I did though recently purchase a Mistral reg, tank, and backpack off of Ebay. Will most likely have the reg rebuild and the tank inpected and hydroed. Finishing paying for Susan's car so hoping to use the extra cash for some dive trips next year with the double hose gang. I'll keep an eye or two out for upcoming events. Seems like the only thing we here in Florida have to deal with this year is hurricanes, now Frances. Nice to hear you all had a great time at the Wisconsin dive, take care, Jack.
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Post by Linda on Sept 4, 2004 20:04:22 GMT -8
Here's a shot of the Wazee group, courtesy of the Carlson's...  |
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Post by Linda on Sept 4, 2004 20:08:34 GMT -8
Okay, guys, jump in and tell us who's who... ;D
I have a feeling that's Dohn and Gayle on the far, far, left. And I can see Ryan Spence - the silver suit is a dead give-away!
But other than that, I can't even tell which one is Dan - LOL.
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Post by VintageDiverMN on Sept 8, 2004 12:03:42 GMT -8
:)I hope everone had a good time at the great Wazee dive. Next year we should have our vintage dive in June or July, the clarity of the water is better earlier in the year. And maybe four days of diving, one day just for helmet diving with the Miller-Dunn helmet. Any ideas? Frans
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Post by Linda on Sept 8, 2004 12:38:45 GMT -8
In working out the details of this event as the date came closer, Dan and I finally named it the "1st Annual Vintage Dive Assembly", carefully leaving out the name of the location, because we were thinking of the likelihood of the location changing every year. What do you think?
It would be fantastic if the event grew and rotated around the country, like DEMA, or the Olympics (LOL- okay not that big, but you get what I mean).
Wouldn't it be more fun to go to a new place each year? And if so, where should the "2nd Annual Vintage Dive Assembly" be held?
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Post by pearldiver on Sept 8, 2004 12:49:17 GMT -8
The local dive shop here is going to Wazee this weekend. I'll see what the vis was when they get back. Ya Linda, dat is Dohn and I. My nephew is the head poking out of the water. Neil. I'll let you know on the vis. gayle
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Post by JES on Sept 8, 2004 18:09:04 GMT -8
Linda, Your plan sounds great! I'd like to suggest Florida (before hurricane season) ;D I'm looking forward to the 2nd Annual Vintage Dive Assembly, especially since I missed this one.  You and Dan (and this website) are the best! Thanks for everything that you both do for the Vintage Diving community. |
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Post by VintageDiverMN on Sept 10, 2004 16:30:42 GMT -8
I would vote for the Wazee location every year. It would be hard to haul all our heavy gear around the country. Can you picture carrying a Miller-Dunn helmet on a airplane.
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Post by Linda on Sept 10, 2004 20:36:08 GMT -8
Well Dan drove 2,000 miles hauling a compressor and all that supply line and gear....  So yes, I can imagine. Just wear the helmet. ;D  |
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Post by VintageDiverMN on Sept 11, 2004 6:36:56 GMT -8
???Do you think thay would really let me on the airplane wearing the Miller-Dunn helmet? >((
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Post by sea.explorer on Sept 11, 2004 7:27:41 GMT -8
Through my work I arrange shipping all over the country. We could put everyone’s equipment from the MN gang on a single pallet and ship it anywhere in the country for a reasonable price. Then everyone could have their own tanks and you could bring the helmet. Where there is a will there is a way. With so many divers coming from MN combining shipping and going ground would be very reasonable. I would be glad to help with logistics for next year. The MN group could even invest in one of the heavy-duty construction job box. They are great for shipping and would be a great mobile dive locker. One would hold at least a dozen tanks the Miller-Dunn helmet as well as wetsuits and other equipment. We can make it happen.
Ryan
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Post by Bryan on Sept 11, 2004 8:37:40 GMT -8
I'll go anywhere!! We are planning the 2nd annual Vintage Divers Trip to the Florida Springs in March. I sincerely hope that many of you will plan on joining us.
As we start making plans I'll post them on my website and here on Dans
Ryan is right! Next year when I come up to dive Wazee I will try and send the majority of my stuff ahead.....ESPECIALLY MY DRYSUIT...... Makes traveling a breeze.
When we went to dive with Dick Wilgus in Louisiana this year I shipped ahead a lot of my gear. Before we left I slapped a UPS return label on the box and it got back to me two days later. And I didn't have to hassle getting it through the airport!!
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So yes, I can imagine.
