Those confusing acronyms and abbreviations.

Simon A · 22nd September 2005, 23:04

ETLA
Extended three leter abreviation.

Simon A

dteubner · 22nd September 2005, 23:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

I am surprised not to see "SNAFU" and "FUBAR" on the list, these are the most commonly used phrases on trips I attend.... maybe its just because I'm there?

In between SNAFU and FUBAR there is TARFU (things are really fvcked up)

FUBAR also has an important medical qualifier - BNADY. So if someone is FUBAR, BNADY they are fvcked up beyond all recognition, but not actually dead yet.

Dave T

***sadave*** · 23rd September 2005, 06:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bear)

You also forgot:

PUE

and

PADIANNTIAC

but I let you find the explanation for those here:

http://www.users.on.net/~abowie/PFTM.htm

Cheers

I'm surprised no-one else has picked up on these two... take the time to read the link, guarantee its one of the funniest things I've read for a LOOONG time!!!

Janos · 23rd September 2005, 08:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

I'm surprised no-one else has picked up on these two... take the time to read the link, guarantee its one of the funniest things I've read for a LOOONG time!!!

Very amusing

. I've started working towards Advanced Drinker qualification, although you'll see that I've not got many sign-offs. Probably because I keep forgetting what I've achieved on a drinking trip.

Janos

Otter · 23rd September 2005, 22:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

She better be obeyed or you may get a serious hit of hyperspousia.

Wouldn't it be hypospousia?

***caveseeker7*** · 24th September 2005, 00:45

Hypo- denotes lack, hyper- too much.

Hyperspousia happens when your spouse gets all hyped up and becomes dangerous to your health.

You suffer hypospousia when you don't get laid.

Which makes the spousias unique as you can, indeed usually will, suffer both at the same time.

The oxias can't do that.

denzel · 24th September 2005, 18:03

And when the hyper or hypo spousia comes to an end, and you hit the personals...
A SNAG is a Sensible New Age Guy, but what's with the Caring Understanding Ninties Type...

db8us · 28th September 2005, 06:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

And there was me thinking DIR was "Dive Inspiration Rebreather"

JT

This one makes me sad and raises my hair.
I had a nice "battle" of discussion with Luca Torelle. he had the DIY Doing it Yellow webside and in the discussion he also mentioned your version.
He went diving on a weekend and said we would continue later.
He never made it back with his Rebreather....

db8us · 28th September 2005, 06:24

But i have another one:

PCMCIA People cannot memorize computer industries acronyms

ROB DAVIE · 28th September 2005, 14:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us)

This one makes me sad and raises my hair.
I had a nice "battle" of discussion with Luca Torelle. he had the DIY Doing it Yellow webside and in the discussion he also mentioned your version.
He went diving on a weekend and said we would continue later.
He never made it back with his Rebreather....

Just as a note of information for those who many not be familiar, Luca did a test dive solo with some new modiifications on his unit. There was no one there to act as safety diver when those mods did not work. At that point, it was by no means a factory YBOD.

22nd September 2005, 23:04	#21 (permalink)
Simon A Escapee from DIY Rebreather's Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 282	ETLA Extended three leter abreviation. Simon A
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22nd September 2005, 23:37	#22 (permalink)
dteubner Pedant Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 216	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field) I am surprised not to see "SNAFU" and "FUBAR" on the list, these are the most commonly used phrases on trips I attend.... maybe its just because I'm there? In between SNAFU and FUBAR there is TARFU (things are really fvcked up) FUBAR also has an important medical qualifier - BNADY. So if someone is FUBAR, BNADY they are fvcked up beyond all recognition, but not actually dead yet. Dave T
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23rd September 2005, 06:28	#23 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 984	Quote: (Originally Posted by Bear) You also forgot: PUE and PADIANNTIAC but I let you find the explanation for those here: http://www.users.on.net/~abowie/PFTM.htm Cheers I'm surprised no-one else has picked up on these two... take the time to read the link, guarantee its one of the funniest things I've read for a LOOONG time!!!
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23rd September 2005, 22:48	#25 (permalink)
Otter New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 12	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) She better be obeyed or you may get a serious hit of hyperspousia. Wouldn't it be hypospousia? Last edited by Otter : 3rd November 2005 at 22:44.
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24th September 2005, 00:45	#26 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	No ! Hypo- denotes lack, hyper- too much. Hyperspousia happens when your spouse gets all hyped up and becomes dangerous to your health. You suffer hypospousia when you don't get laid. Which makes the spousias unique as you can, indeed usually will, suffer both at the same time. The oxias can't do that. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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24th September 2005, 18:03	#27 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	And when the hyper or hypo spousia comes to an end, and you hit the personals... A SNAG is a Sensible New Age Guy, but what's with the Caring Understanding Ninties Type... __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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28th September 2005, 06:23	#28 (permalink)
db8us Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 225	Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) And there was me thinking DIR was "Dive Inspiration Rebreather" JT This one makes me sad and raises my hair. I had a nice "battle" of discussion with Luca Torelle. he had the DIY Doing it Yellow webside and in the discussion he also mentioned your version. He went diving on a weekend and said we would continue later. He never made it back with his Rebreather....
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28th September 2005, 06:24	#29 (permalink)
db8us Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 225	But i have another one: PCMCIA People cannot memorize computer industries acronyms
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28th September 2005, 14:22	#30 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us) This one makes me sad and raises my hair. I had a nice "battle" of discussion with Luca Torelle. he had the DIY Doing it Yellow webside and in the discussion he also mentioned your version. He went diving on a weekend and said we would continue later. He never made it back with his Rebreather.... Just as a note of information for those who many not be familiar, Luca did a test dive solo with some new modiifications on his unit. There was no one there to act as safety diver when those mods did not work. At that point, it was by no means a factory YBOD. __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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