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Post by crabbyjim on Oct 10, 2017 5:58:27 GMT -8
All day parking is $10-12 (I think. As a disabled veteran with mobility issues I rarely pay for parking.) There is a machine that take coins, bill and probably credit cards. The parking lot fills up early this time of year, usually by 7 a.m. The good news is that there is a place designated for loading/unloading near the top of the steps where you can unload the heavy stuff and park elsewhere. I will try to remember to put my wagon in the truck to move heavy things. I am bringing a folding table, chairs and a red canopy decorated with the sign of the crab.
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Post by duckbill on Oct 10, 2017 11:55:37 GMT -8
Thank you. Getting ready. Please stand back and give the man some air.... Visuals and air fills. Maybe we should blow this one up for a banner to show everyone what vintage divers do at home And, here's my Dawning of the Age of "U.S. Diver's Aquarius" 1970s rainbow setup ready to go for my son...
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Post by crabbyjim on Oct 10, 2017 13:17:17 GMT -8
Or you could fill tank to tank from a couple of 3440 psi tanks.
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Post by fishnbeer on Oct 10, 2017 15:21:13 GMT -8
My Bauer Purus purred like a kitten and filled up all my bottles. Still waiting on my new custom Seaskin neoprene drysuit from England to arrive, but honestly don't think it will arrive before I leave for Monterey. Just have to try to fit into my wetsuit since it shrunk, he! he! he! Below I posted two live feed video cams of Monterey if anyone is interested in looking at conditions. Tic Toc, the event is days away. Monterey Harbor Monterey Bay
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Post by SeaRat on Oct 11, 2017 13:52:27 GMT -8
Terry,
That sure is an interesting backpack you have your tank strapped to on the ground there. But I don't see the harness.
John
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Post by duckbill on Oct 11, 2017 16:16:14 GMT -8
Terry, That sure is an interesting backpack you have your tank strapped to on the ground there. But I don't see the harness. John That's just my DIY tank vice for messing with 1/2" valves.
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Post by SeaRat on Oct 11, 2017 16:48:22 GMT -8
Terry, That sure is an interesting backpack you have your tank strapped to on the ground there. But I don't see the harness. John That's just my DIY tank vice for messing with 1/2" valves. I know; that was obviously "tongue-in-cheek." But I did want to highlight the method you are using, as it is a great example of how to actually get that done without much expense (removing a 1/2 inch tapered thread valve, and replacing it). John
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Post by duckbill on Oct 11, 2017 21:03:45 GMT -8
I know; that was obviously "tongue-in-cheek." You had me going there, John! I wasn't 100% sure, though. LOL! I think I had a thread here somewhere about making that vice, but photobucket made it worthless if so. I may have to find it and redo the photos. In the mean time, if anyone has a spare hood for my son, I forgot to rent him one. I know I can rent one at the Monterey dive shop, but didn't want to have to wait and go there until I was ready for air fills later in the day. I have a sharkskin hood, but it's old and a bit fragile. Hhhmmmm. I just realized that mask-on-forehead was probably more secure before nylon lined hoods became available. Sharkskin just grabs and holds- no slipping. I never considered that before.
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Post by crabbyjim on Oct 12, 2017 5:26:44 GMT -8
I have a spare hood in my dive bag.
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Post by fishnbeer on Oct 12, 2017 16:04:27 GMT -8
Well we left about 1330 hrs and are about 1hr out from monterey. Jim I will call you when we are in town.
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Post by crabbyjim on Oct 15, 2017 18:26:19 GMT -8
The gathering of vintage divers in Monterey was a great success. We had a great time meeting each other, swapping stories and gear and even diving! I hope that we can do it again next year and that more of you can join us!
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Post by tomcatpc on Oct 15, 2017 19:45:28 GMT -8
Glad to hear you all had a great time! Mark
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Post by diverdon on Nov 3, 2017 5:00:09 GMT -8
All right. Its been long enough. Where are the PHOTOS!?
DD
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Post by nikeajax on Nov 3, 2017 7:12:06 GMT -8
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