Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 5th April 2008, 17:00

Do we have a final list of dives and attendees? I am already booked on a trip for Saturday afternoon out of Miami. Want to see about meeting up with everyone somehow. I might (not sure) be able to make a Friday dive depending upon circumstances. Maybe we can meet up in Miami on your way into or out of the Keys?

diverreb · 5th April 2008, 17:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Do we have a final list of dives and attendees? I am already booked on a trip for Saturday afternoon out of Miami. Want to see about meeting up with everyone somehow. I might (not sure) be able to make a Friday dive depending upon circumstances. Maybe we can meet up in Miami on your way into or out of the Keys?

I know for sure that we have Saturday Afternoon to the Spiegel Grove & Sunday Afternoon to the Eagle. There are four of us that I know of at this point. Myself, John, Adrian, & Steve. I believe John & Adrian will also be diving something Friday, along with myself.

If anyone else has booked or will be booking through Conch Republic, please post so we know what's up.

I'm heading down to Stuart, FL Sunday April 13th and on the the Keys Monday. I'll be diving there all week & weekend & also the following week.

So I expect you all to use your influence and calm the winds & seas before I get there!

Thanks,

Richie

Terry · 6th April 2008, 16:15

I will be in the area that weekend diving my Hammerhead. Though I will be with an open circuit buddy I may join up with some other Rebreather divers for an extended profile if possible. My buddy will be doing normal OC profiles.
I dont want to neglect my friend, so I will have to wait and see when we get there.
We are planning to dive the Duane and SG, and maybe the Eagle. Perhaps if it okay we can setup a Rebreather only trip to the Bibb.

Terry

diverreb · 6th April 2008, 17:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

I will be in the area that weekend diving my Hammerhead. Though I will be with an open circuit buddy I may join up with some other Rebreather divers for an extended profile if possible. My buddy will be doing normal OC profiles.
I dont want to neglect my friend, so I will have to wait and see when we get there.
We are planning to dive the Duane and SG, and maybe the Eagle. Perhaps if it okay we can setup a Rebreather only trip to the Bibb.

Terry

FYI, the afternoon double dip dives on the SG & Eagle just means the boat will stay at the wrecks for the afternoon. You can do a long dive while your buddy does two shorter ones or you could both do two shorter dives.... It's your option.

Richie

Richie

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 6th April 2008, 18:36

I am headed up to Cave Country for a few days (Wednesday and Thursday). If I get back in time, I will try to make the Friday afternoon dive.

diverreb · 8th April 2008, 17:34

As an FYI I just spoke with Capt. Gary at Conch Republic and he's adding a night dive on Saturday April 19th to the Duane for those of you who may be interested.

Boat will leave around 6:45 PM and be back around 9:30 PM. It's a one shot dive, meaning no second dive.

It will also be dependent on the seas & currents. If it's really rough or the current is ripping they won't do that dive, but could be talked into a calmer dive if the boat wants to do something like that.

There will be a mix of CCR & OC on the dive.

Richie

**sfldiver** · 8th April 2008, 18:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

As an FYI I just spoke with Capt. Gary at Conch Republic and he's adding a night dive on Saturday April 19th to the Duane for those of you who may be interested.

Boat will leave around 6:45 PM and be back around 9:30 PM. It's a one shot dive, meaning no second dive.

It will also be dependent on the seas & currents. If it's really rough or the current is ripping they won't do that dive, but could be talked into a calmer dive if the boat wants to do something like that.

There will be a mix of CCR & OC on the dive.

Richie

Richie, I received a message from Jeff on Scubaboard about a week ago regarding the Saturday night dive. I think they were the ones that presented Gary with the idea of setting it up and they were contacting me to see if we wanted to join them. I hadn't responded to them yet, because I just got around yesterday to discussing it with John. John and I were considering it, because we thought it might me a nice dive to do some underwater photagraphy. We ultimately agreed to talk about it some more in the coming days.

If you are interested in doing the dive, I might be swayed to do it. If the dive is scheduled to go for sure, then we can probably hold off on making the decision today and play it by ear at the time.

Are you in for sure or are you still considering it?

Adrian

**sfldiver** · 8th April 2008, 18:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I am headed up to Cave Country for a few days (Wednesday and Thursday). If I get back in time, I will try to make the Friday afternoon dive.

After diving those dark nasty holes in the ground up in Nothern Florida, I'd think the beautiful Florida Keys would be a breath of fresh air for you!(1)

You have no excuse, because Miami Beach is just a skip and a hop away!(2)

Seriously, what kind of a Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s trip would it be, without our Grand Pubah being there!(3)

(1) This comment is in no way intended to insult the fantastic cave diving in Northern Florida, instead, is only intended to incorporate creative and exagerative comparison language in order to entice our buddy Howard to join us in the Keys!
(2) For those of you who may not know, Howard (lucky bastard) lives in beautiful Miami Beach, where all the super models wear no bras and sun bathe topless on the beach.
(3) Howard is the creator and moderator of the Rebreather World Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s, therefore he has been rightfully dubbed our "Grand Pubah," just like Fred on the Flinstones!

diverreb · 8th April 2008, 22:02

Adrian,

I'll decide when we're down there.... Depending on conditions & if we end up doing morning dives as well. They say it's a cool dive if conditions are right.

Richie

**sfldiver** · 8th April 2008, 22:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

Adrian,

I'll decide when we're down there.... Depending on conditions & if we end up doing morning dives as well. They say it's a cool dive if conditions are right.

Richie

Same here!

5th April 2008, 17:00	#31 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Do we have a final list of dives and attendees? I am already booked on a trip for Saturday afternoon out of Miami. Want to see about meeting up with everyone somehow. I might (not sure) be able to make a Friday dive depending upon circumstances. Maybe we can meet up in Miami on your way into or out of the Keys? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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5th April 2008, 17:31	#32 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 599	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Do we have a final list of dives and attendees? I am already booked on a trip for Saturday afternoon out of Miami. Want to see about meeting up with everyone somehow. I might (not sure) be able to make a Friday dive depending upon circumstances. Maybe we can meet up in Miami on your way into or out of the Keys? I know for sure that we have Saturday Afternoon to the Spiegel Grove & Sunday Afternoon to the Eagle. There are four of us that I know of at this point. Myself, John, Adrian, & Steve. I believe John & Adrian will also be diving something Friday, along with myself. If anyone else has booked or will be booking through Conch Republic, please post so we know what's up. I'm heading down to Stuart, FL Sunday April 13th and on the the Keys Monday. I'll be diving there all week & weekend & also the following week. So I expect you all to use your influence and calm the winds & seas before I get there! Thanks, Richie Last edited by diverreb : 6th April 2008 at 02:01. Reason: Revised Sunday Date for Stuart, FL
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6th April 2008, 16:15	#33 (permalink)
Terry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 92	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 I will be in the area that weekend diving my Hammerhead. Though I will be with an open circuit buddy I may join up with some other Rebreather divers for an extended profile if possible. My buddy will be doing normal OC profiles. I dont want to neglect my friend, so I will have to wait and see when we get there. We are planning to dive the Duane and SG, and maybe the Eagle. Perhaps if it okay we can setup a Rebreather only trip to the Bibb. Terry
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diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 599	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) I will be in the area that weekend diving my Hammerhead. Though I will be with an open circuit buddy I may join up with some other Rebreather divers for an extended profile if possible. My buddy will be doing normal OC profiles. I dont want to neglect my friend, so I will have to wait and see when we get there. We are planning to dive the Duane and SG, and maybe the Eagle. Perhaps if it okay we can setup a Rebreather only trip to the Bibb. Terry FYI, the afternoon double dip dives on the SG & Eagle just means the boat will stay at the wrecks for the afternoon. You can do a long dive while your buddy does two shorter ones or you could both do two shorter dives.... It's your option. Richie Richie
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6th April 2008, 18:36	#35 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 I am headed up to Cave Country for a few days (Wednesday and Thursday). If I get back in time, I will try to make the Friday afternoon dive. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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8th April 2008, 17:34	#36 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 599	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 As an FYI I just spoke with Capt. Gary at Conch Republic and he's adding a night dive on Saturday April 19th to the Duane for those of you who may be interested. Boat will leave around 6:45 PM and be back around 9:30 PM. It's a one shot dive, meaning no second dive. It will also be dependent on the seas & currents. If it's really rough or the current is ripping they won't do that dive, but could be talked into a calmer dive if the boat wants to do something like that. There will be a mix of CCR & OC on the dive. Richie
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sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) As an FYI I just spoke with Capt. Gary at Conch Republic and he's adding a night dive on Saturday April 19th to the Duane for those of you who may be interested. Boat will leave around 6:45 PM and be back around 9:30 PM. It's a one shot dive, meaning no second dive. It will also be dependent on the seas & currents. If it's really rough or the current is ripping they won't do that dive, but could be talked into a calmer dive if the boat wants to do something like that. There will be a mix of CCR & OC on the dive. Richie Richie, I received a message from Jeff on Scubaboard about a week ago regarding the Saturday night dive. I think they were the ones that presented Gary with the idea of setting it up and they were contacting me to see if we wanted to join them. I hadn't responded to them yet, because I just got around yesterday to discussing it with John. John and I were considering it, because we thought it might me a nice dive to do some underwater photagraphy. We ultimately agreed to talk about it some more in the coming days. If you are interested in doing the dive, I might be swayed to do it. If the dive is scheduled to go for sure, then we can probably hold off on making the decision today and play it by ear at the time. Are you in for sure or are you still considering it? Adrian __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I am headed up to Cave Country for a few days (Wednesday and Thursday). If I get back in time, I will try to make the Friday afternoon dive. After diving those dark nasty holes in the ground up in Nothern Florida, I'd think the beautiful Florida Keys would be a breath of fresh air for you!(1) You have no excuse, because Miami Beach is just a skip and a hop away!(2) Seriously, what kind of a Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s trip would it be, without our Grand Pubah being there!(3) (1) This comment is in no way intended to insult the fantastic cave diving in Northern Florida, instead, is only intended to incorporate creative and exagerative comparison language in order to entice our buddy Howard to join us in the Keys! (2) For those of you who may not know, Howard (lucky bastard) lives in beautiful Miami Beach, where all the super models wear no bras and sun bathe topless on the beach. (3) Howard is the creator and moderator of the Rebreather World Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s, therefore he has been rightfully dubbed our "Grand Pubah," just like Fred on the Flinstones! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 599	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Adrian, I'll decide when we're down there.... Depending on conditions & if we end up doing morning dives as well. They say it's a cool dive if conditions are right. Richie
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8th April 2008, 22:14	#40 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 792	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) Adrian, I'll decide when we're down there.... Depending on conditions & if we end up doing morning dives as well. They say it's a cool dive if conditions are right. Richie Same here! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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