Hi from California

JaceCady · 3rd December 2006, 01:26

*peeks in and looks around shyly*

So, I'm not exactly a diver...yet...I've *wanted* to be a diver since I was a little kid, but I probably won't have the time and money until I finish college. But I'm a tech-geek, so I'd kinda like to get to know the equipment as much as possible even before I start training and using...

Tim Moxon · 3rd December 2006, 02:11

HI JC,

Welcome aboard

Say, come on up the coast, transfer to Humboldt State University- we've got a great diving program and you can take the other school stuff when you aren't diving. Great cold water, big waves and abalone!

We need the students!

Best Regards,
Tim

JaceCady · 3rd December 2006, 04:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tim Moxon)

HI JC,

Welcome aboard

Say, come on up the coast, transfer to Humboldt State University- we've got a great diving program and you can take the other school stuff when you aren't diving. Great cold water, big waves and abalone!

We need the students!

Best Regards,
Tim

*giggles*

I think my family would strongly disapprove of me leaving Caltech to chase good diving...but thanks anyhow!

They *do* have a basic SCUBA course here as one of our options for PE; I'll probably take that and go from there. I'll want to switch to a rebreather as soon as possible though. I know they're more expensive and require careful maintenance, but the principle of the thing is just plain elegant.

-Jackie

rdmmdr · 3rd December 2006, 06:54

Jackie

while i grew up as the son of a poor s. cal diver, i took abalone sandwiches to school because we could not afford Pb&j. by the way nobody will trade abalone for any thing when they are eight years old.since you are going to cal tech you should be able to build your own rebreather. you have the pool for testing. you have access to the machine shop, and all have to do is convince Dave that you are crazy enough, to build it yourself.
i built my first unit as student of cal maritime.

rick

Tim Moxon · 3rd December 2006, 07:04

Keema, now there is a school and the prettiest pool around!

Tim-76E

JaceCady · 3rd December 2006, 14:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr)

Jackie

while i grew up as the son of a poor s. cal diver, i took abalone sandwiches to school because we could not afford Pb&j. by the way nobody will trade abalone for any thing when they are eight years old.since you are going to cal tech you should be able to build your own rebreather. you have the pool for testing. you have access to the machine shop, and all have to do is convince Dave that you are crazy enough, to build it yourself.
i built my first unit as student of cal maritime.

rick

*giggles again*

Not everyone who goes to Caltech is an engineer, sillyhead. I'm a biology major, although I suppose I could try to convince some of my friends to help...hmm, a computer science major, an electrical engineering major and a physics major should about do the job.

-Jackie

RonMicjan · 3rd December 2006, 19:24

Welcome to Rebreather World,
for suggested dining and reading pleasure, not to mention getting an idea of what CCR's are all about, I recommend the following articles

whats a Rebreather and do I need one

Seven steps to Rebreather enlightenment

Rebreather math and partial pressures

3rd December 2006, 01:26	#1 (permalink)
JaceCady New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 31	Hi from California peeks in and looks around shyly So, I'm not exactly a diver...yet...I've wanted to be a diver since I was a little kid, but I probably won't have the time and money until I finish college. But I'm a tech-geek, so I'd kinda like to get to know the equipment as much as possible even before I start training and using...
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3rd December 2006, 02:11	#2 (permalink)
Tim Moxon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LLoyd Bridges Home town Posts: 3	Re: Hi from California HI JC, Welcome aboard Say, come on up the coast, transfer to Humboldt State University- we've got a great diving program and you can take the other school stuff when you aren't diving. Great cold water, big waves and abalone! We need the students! Best Regards, Tim
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3rd December 2006, 04:30	#3 (permalink)
JaceCady New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 31	Re: Hi from California Quote: (Originally Posted by Tim Moxon) HI JC, Welcome aboard Say, come on up the coast, transfer to Humboldt State University- we've got a great diving program and you can take the other school stuff when you aren't diving. Great cold water, big waves and abalone! We need the students! Best Regards, Tim giggles I think my family would strongly disapprove of me leaving Caltech to chase good diving...but thanks anyhow! They do have a basic SCUBA course here as one of our options for PE; I'll probably take that and go from there. I'll want to switch to a rebreather as soon as possible though. I know they're more expensive and require careful maintenance, but the principle of the thing is just plain elegant. -Jackie
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3rd December 2006, 06:54	#4 (permalink)
rdmmdr designer of death Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kerman,california Posts: 372	Re: Hi from California Jackie while i grew up as the son of a poor s. cal diver, i took abalone sandwiches to school because we could not afford Pb&j. by the way nobody will trade abalone for any thing when they are eight years old.since you are going to cal tech you should be able to build your own rebreather. you have the pool for testing. you have access to the machine shop, and all have to do is convince Dave that you are crazy enough, to build it yourself. i built my first unit as student of cal maritime. rick
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3rd December 2006, 07:04	#5 (permalink)
Tim Moxon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LLoyd Bridges Home town Posts: 3	Re: Hi from California Keema, now there is a school and the prettiest pool around! Tim-76E
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3rd December 2006, 14:48	#6 (permalink)
JaceCady New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 31	Re: Hi from California Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr) Jackie while i grew up as the son of a poor s. cal diver, i took abalone sandwiches to school because we could not afford Pb&j. by the way nobody will trade abalone for any thing when they are eight years old.since you are going to cal tech you should be able to build your own rebreather. you have the pool for testing. you have access to the machine shop, and all have to do is convince Dave that you are crazy enough, to build it yourself. i built my first unit as student of cal maritime. rick giggles again Not everyone who goes to Caltech is an engineer, sillyhead. I'm a biology major, although I suppose I could try to convince some of my friends to help...hmm, a computer science major, an electrical engineering major and a physics major should about do the job. -Jackie
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3rd December 2006, 19:24	#7 (permalink)
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