Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver.

Groupie59 · 5th March 2008, 20:30

Hi one and all.

My name is Tony Groom. I started diving for a living at the ripe old age of 17 and still do a bit now, at a much riper age of 48!
I was a Mine Clearance Diver in the Royal Navy for 10 years, then a Saturation Diver in the oil fields around the world. So my career took in the Falklands war, and some decidedly dodgy area's around the world!
Basically, I've been paid to dive all my life, I've never had a day job, and never done a nine to five.

I was put onto this site by a Ray Mansell. He has just read my book and told me he heard about it on a thread on here somewhere, so here I am having a nose about.

The re-breathers we used were antiquated in the extreme compared to what you guys have nowadays. So I think I could learn a lot on this site. I would like to learn a bit more about modern re-breathers for my second book. Have a look at my site, if anyone is interested. DIVER DIVER. A diving book. Diving, scuba, saturation, a life under water.

I look forward to meeting and chatting with lots of you on here, so on-wards and down-wards!

Looking forward to it, Tony.

Nad · 5th March 2008, 20:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Groupie59)

Hi one and all.

My name is Tony Groom. I started diving for a living at the ripe old age of 17 and still do a bit now, at a much riper age of 48!

Time to retirement...

Quote:

Basically, I've been paid to dive all my life, I've never had a day job, and never done a nine to five.

Lucky you, for me exactly the opposite...

However welcome on board, I'm sure you won't need so much to understand modern units.
Have fun.

Nad

kiwi_diver · 5th March 2008, 20:54

Crikey Tony, that was fast! I only just finished doing a bit of a review of your book on the off-gassing forum and here you are!

Welcome in and I'm sure you'll find all the info you'll ever need on Rebreather World! I sure have.

**woody** · 5th March 2008, 21:02

Scary,

I just have read the last page of your book and here you are. Enjoy the Rebreather World exerience. I am still laughing at the description of someone who had a problem with their backside. Described as having a ring like a dragons nostril...priceless.

Mike

SimonK · 5th March 2008, 21:10

Welcome

I really enjoyed your book, especially the descriptions of Scottish night life, sounded horribly familiar.

Simon

**Dave Sutton** · 5th March 2008, 22:15

Hey Tony, Welcome aboard. About time you came 'round!

Best,

Dave

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RAL · 5th March 2008, 23:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Groupie59)

Hi one and all.

My name is Tony Groom. I started diving for a living at the ripe old age of 17 and still do a bit now, at a much riper age of 48!
I was a Mine Clearance Diver in the Royal Navy for 10 years, then a Saturation Diver in the oil fields around the world. So my career took in the Falklands war, and some decidedly dodgy area's around the world!
Basically, I've been paid to dive all my life, I've never had a day job, and never done a nine to five.

I was put onto this site by a Ray Mansell. He has just read my book and told me he heard about it on a thread on here somewhere, so here I am having a nose about.

The re-breathers we used were antiquated in the extreme compared to what you guys have nowadays. So I think I could learn a lot on this site. I would like to learn a bit more about modern re-breathers for my second book. Have a look at my site, if anyone is interested. DIVER DIVER. A diving book. Diving, scuba, saturation, a life under water.

I look forward to meeting and chatting with lots of you on here, so on-wards and down-wards!

Looking forward to it, Tony.

Greetings from GOM oilfield trash to UK oilfield trash.

RAL

RebreatherNut · 5th March 2008, 23:35

Tony,
Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com!
Do you know who in the US sells yuour book and has it in stock?
I checked Amazon and they say it will take 4-7 weeks.

Again, welcome on board!

Cheers,
RBN

iratnl · 6th March 2008, 04:59

Hi Tony and welcome

The Book looks very interesting. I look forward to receiving the signed copy I've just ordered via your site

Campbell · 6th March 2008, 07:54

Welcome to the site Tony,

I received your book for Christmas and couldn't put the thing down!

This site has a lot of knowledgeable people on it, I'm sure any questions you have will be answered pretty quickly.

Enjoy,

John

5th March 2008, 20:30	#1 (permalink)
Groupie59 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portsmouth England Posts: 21	Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Hi one and all. My name is Tony Groom. I started diving for a living at the ripe old age of 17 and still do a bit now, at a much riper age of 48! I was a Mine Clearance Diver in the Royal Navy for 10 years, then a Saturation Diver in the oil fields around the world. So my career took in the Falklands war, and some decidedly dodgy area's around the world! Basically, I've been paid to dive all my life, I've never had a day job, and never done a nine to five. I was put onto this site by a Ray Mansell. He has just read my book and told me he heard about it on a thread on here somewhere, so here I am having a nose about. The re-breathers we used were antiquated in the extreme compared to what you guys have nowadays. So I think I could learn a lot on this site. I would like to learn a bit more about modern re-breathers for my second book. Have a look at my site, if anyone is interested. DIVER DIVER. A diving book. Diving, scuba, saturation, a life under water. I look forward to meeting and chatting with lots of you on here, so on-wards and down-wards! Looking forward to it, Tony.
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5th March 2008, 20:36	#2 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 925	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Quote: (Originally Posted by Groupie59) Hi one and all. My name is Tony Groom. I started diving for a living at the ripe old age of 17 and still do a bit now, at a much riper age of 48! Time to retirement... Quote: Basically, I've been paid to dive all my life, I've never had a day job, and never done a nine to five. Lucky you, for me exactly the opposite... However welcome on board, I'm sure you won't need so much to understand modern units. Have fun. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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5th March 2008, 20:54	#3 (permalink)
kiwi_diver Alias - Ray Mansell Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 155	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Crikey Tony, that was fast! I only just finished doing a bit of a review of your book on the off-gassing forum and here you are! Welcome in and I'm sure you'll find all the info you'll ever need on Rebreather World! I sure have. __________________ Ray. == Latitude 36 South, where the deeper you dive, the warmer it gets! ==
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5th March 2008, 21:02	#4 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 190	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Scary, I just have read the last page of your book and here you are. Enjoy the Rebreather World exerience. I am still laughing at the description of someone who had a problem with their backside. Described as having a ring like a dragons nostril...priceless. Mike
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5th March 2008, 21:10	#5 (permalink)
SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Welcome I really enjoyed your book, especially the descriptions of Scottish night life, sounded horribly familiar. Simon
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5th March 2008, 22:15	#6 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,450	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Hey Tony, Welcome aboard. About time you came 'round! Best, Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled.
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5th March 2008, 23:30	#7 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 358	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Quote: (Originally Posted by Groupie59) Hi one and all. My name is Tony Groom. I started diving for a living at the ripe old age of 17 and still do a bit now, at a much riper age of 48! I was a Mine Clearance Diver in the Royal Navy for 10 years, then a Saturation Diver in the oil fields around the world. So my career took in the Falklands war, and some decidedly dodgy area's around the world! Basically, I've been paid to dive all my life, I've never had a day job, and never done a nine to five. I was put onto this site by a Ray Mansell. He has just read my book and told me he heard about it on a thread on here somewhere, so here I am having a nose about. The re-breathers we used were antiquated in the extreme compared to what you guys have nowadays. So I think I could learn a lot on this site. I would like to learn a bit more about modern re-breathers for my second book. Have a look at my site, if anyone is interested. DIVER DIVER. A diving book. Diving, scuba, saturation, a life under water. I look forward to meeting and chatting with lots of you on here, so on-wards and down-wards! Looking forward to it, Tony. Greetings from GOM oilfield trash to UK oilfield trash. RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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5th March 2008, 23:35	#8 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 675	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Tony, Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com! Do you know who in the US sells yuour book and has it in stock? I checked Amazon and they say it will take 4-7 weeks. Again, welcome on board! Cheers, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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6th March 2008, 04:59	#9 (permalink)
iratnl Tekreational Diver Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastbourne, UK Posts: 111	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Hi Tony and welcome The Book looks very interesting. I look forward to receiving the signed copy I've just ordered via your site
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6th March 2008, 07:54	#10 (permalink)
Campbell New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 88	Re: Hello from an Ex Royal Navy Clearance Diver. Welcome to the site Tony, I received your book for Christmas and couldn't put the thing down! This site has a lot of knowledgeable people on it, I'm sure any questions you have will be answered pretty quickly. Enjoy, John __________________
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