MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version

brockbr · 14th July 2008, 21:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tyler S.)

brock what are you talking about???

BTW - That is uber-viz bordering on Cave Gin compared to what I just spent a week swimming in

Builds character you know!

omech · 14th July 2008, 23:32

Well, before I throw my photos into the mix, Brock and I would just like to send out a big thanks to Team SD for their part in the new "nothing stronger than fruit juice in class" rule.

Aside from that, I don't have much to add. I was pleasantly surprised to be paired with a competent buddy of similar experience background - definitely a contributing factor in terms of what we got out of the course. It was an excellent week with lots of questions answered and fantastic dives. Thanks again Mel and Curt.

Owen

Curt at the helm

Brock with Scott who came down from Vancouver for the day to join our expedition to the bomber in Lake Washington.

I don't know what Eric was keeping secret here, but he and Curt never missed a mark all week.

Mel, Brock, Owen, Scott, and Erick on the PB4Y-2 Privateer

Brock cursing my now-crap OC sac rate while waiting to drop on the Al-Ind-Des-Ka-Sea.

Mel on the Al-Ind and probably with similar thoughts.

mountain diver · 15th July 2008, 01:19

Congratulations, and thanks for sharing.
btw, the decals on your unit where did you get them from?

sunkmail · 15th July 2008, 03:08

Hey Owen,

Your pics aren't coming through! I want to see how goofy I looked :P

We have to get together for a dive soon!

Scott

Quote: (Originally Posted by omech)

Well, before I throw my photos into the mix, Brock and I would just like to send out a big thanks to Team SD for their part in the new "nothing stronger than fruit juice in class" rule.

Aside from that, I don't have much to add. I was pleasantly surprised to be paired with a competent buddy of similar experience background - definitely a contributing factor in terms of what we got out of the course. It was an excellent week with lots of questions answered and fantastic dives. Thanks again Mel and Curt.

Owen

Curt at the helm

Brock with Scott who came down from Vancouver for the day to join our expedition to the bomber in Lake Washington.

I don't know what Eric was keeping secret here, but he and Curt never missed a mark all week.

Mel, Brock, Owen, Scott, and Erick on the PB4Y-2 Privateer

Brock cursing my now-crap OC sac rate while waiting to drop on the Al-Ind-Des-Ka-Sea.

Mel also on the Al-Ind and probably with similar thoughts.

Explorer · 15th July 2008, 03:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by brockbr)

I'm sitting in the Seattle airport waiting for my flight home and reflecting on the last week on MOD3 with Mel.

At first, I thought I landed at the wrong airport - The sun shone for the entire week I was here. I lived in Seattle for a short time, and back then, it rained every damn day. Not this week - We had perfect weather.

We started with the normal "lets make sure you're not going to kill your buddy nor your instructor" dives. We did these at Alki, across the bay from downtown Seattle. These dives were drill heavy but we had a good time.

The next couple of days we spent in Lake Washington, diving the "Hunk of Junk" and the Bomber. The bomber is in 150ft of water with viz of about 5' and dark as night. Passing through 60ft and it gets VERY dark. The bomber itself is very well intact, and you can read more about it here: Bomber. We got a chance to see a good amount of the wreck and it was nice being that deep with no narcosis.

We also dove the "Hunk of Junk", which is a little deeper at 200'. This is the remnants of either a barge or floating roadway - We're not sure. One of the drills done on this particular wreck was our OC bailout from depth which went of without a hitch.

Congrads to you all. Mel and her team? do put you through the drills but in the end, one feels pretty good with what they have accomplished. The "Hunk of Junk" is quite a neat type of dive.

Well done to everyone fellow MOD 3'ers.

Explorer · 15th July 2008, 04:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by mountain diver)

Congratulations, and thanks for sharing.
btw, the decals on your unit where did you get them from?

Hey MD, Remember this pic?

DSC05072.JPG

brockbr · 15th July 2008, 15:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

Hey MD, Remember this pic?

Attachment 10214

Explorer,
I like your sig - I've update my profile accordingly

Loanwolf · 15th July 2008, 18:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tyler S.)

brock what are you talking about???

Hang with him and get drunk when he is on his LT and out will come the pics he is very proud of. that will answer the question for you once and for all.

breals · 15th July 2008, 19:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by omech)

...Brock and I would just like to send out a big thanks to Team SD for their part in the new "nothing stronger than fruit juice in class" rule.

You're welcome.

Loanwolf · 15th July 2008, 20:25

Bill now that you are a official CCR diver and are on Rebreather World. Don't you think it is time to update the avatar. You are no longer mobile bailout or do yo want to be thought of as that still.

Greg

14th July 2008, 21:48	#11 (permalink)
brockbr Train Wrecked ;) Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 321	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Quote: (Originally Posted by Tyler S.) brock what are you talking about??? BTW - That is uber-viz bordering on Cave Gin compared to what I just spent a week swimming in Builds character you know! __________________ iDeco - iPhone Decompression Planning - FREE!!! iPhoneDeco.com
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14th July 2008, 23:32	#12 (permalink)
omech RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 37	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Well, before I throw my photos into the mix, Brock and I would just like to send out a big thanks to Team SD for their part in the new "nothing stronger than fruit juice in class" rule. Aside from that, I don't have much to add. I was pleasantly surprised to be paired with a competent buddy of similar experience background - definitely a contributing factor in terms of what we got out of the course. It was an excellent week with lots of questions answered and fantastic dives. Thanks again Mel and Curt. Owen Curt at the helm Brock with Scott who came down from Vancouver for the day to join our expedition to the bomber in Lake Washington. I don't know what Eric was keeping secret here, but he and Curt never missed a mark all week. Mel, Brock, Owen, Scott, and Erick on the PB4Y-2 Privateer Brock cursing my now-crap OC sac rate while waiting to drop on the Al-Ind-Des-Ka-Sea. Mel on the Al-Ind and probably with similar thoughts. Last edited by omech : 15th July 2008 at 19:01. Reason: frickn' pictures worked before...
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15th July 2008, 01:19	#13 (permalink)
mountain diver Silent Lucidity Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: edmonton, ab. Posts: 228	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. btw, the decals on your unit where did you get them from? __________________ You can make a choice, but you don't get to choose the consequence. All the best.
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15th July 2008, 03:08	#14 (permalink)
sunkmail New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 40	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Hey Owen, Your pics aren't coming through! I want to see how goofy I looked :P We have to get together for a dive soon! Scott Quote: (Originally Posted by omech) Well, before I throw my photos into the mix, Brock and I would just like to send out a big thanks to Team SD for their part in the new "nothing stronger than fruit juice in class" rule. Aside from that, I don't have much to add. I was pleasantly surprised to be paired with a competent buddy of similar experience background - definitely a contributing factor in terms of what we got out of the course. It was an excellent week with lots of questions answered and fantastic dives. Thanks again Mel and Curt. Owen Curt at the helm Brock with Scott who came down from Vancouver for the day to join our expedition to the bomber in Lake Washington. I don't know what Eric was keeping secret here, but he and Curt never missed a mark all week. Mel, Brock, Owen, Scott, and Erick on the PB4Y-2 Privateer Brock cursing my now-crap OC sac rate while waiting to drop on the Al-Ind-Des-Ka-Sea. Mel also on the Al-Ind and probably with similar thoughts.
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15th July 2008, 03:54	#15 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 783	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Quote: (Originally Posted by brockbr) I'm sitting in the Seattle airport waiting for my flight home and reflecting on the last week on MOD3 with Mel. At first, I thought I landed at the wrong airport - The sun shone for the entire week I was here. I lived in Seattle for a short time, and back then, it rained every damn day. Not this week - We had perfect weather. We started with the normal "lets make sure you're not going to kill your buddy nor your instructor" dives. We did these at Alki, across the bay from downtown Seattle. These dives were drill heavy but we had a good time. The next couple of days we spent in Lake Washington, diving the "Hunk of Junk" and the Bomber. The bomber is in 150ft of water with viz of about 5' and dark as night. Passing through 60ft and it gets VERY dark. The bomber itself is very well intact, and you can read more about it here: Bomber. We got a chance to see a good amount of the wreck and it was nice being that deep with no narcosis. We also dove the "Hunk of Junk", which is a little deeper at 200'. This is the remnants of either a barge or floating roadway - We're not sure. One of the drills done on this particular wreck was our OC bailout from depth which went of without a hitch. Congrads to you all. Mel and her team? do put you through the drills but in the end, one feels pretty good with what they have accomplished. The "Hunk of Junk" is quite a neat type of dive. Well done to everyone fellow MOD 3'ers. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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15th July 2008, 04:04	#16 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 783	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Quote: (Originally Posted by mountain diver) Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. btw, the decals on your unit where did you get them from? Hey MD, Remember this pic? DSC05072.JPG __________________ KONA COFFEE
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15th July 2008, 15:57	#17 (permalink)
brockbr Train Wrecked ;) Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 321	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) Hey MD, Remember this pic? Attachment 10214 Explorer, I like your sig - I've update my profile accordingly __________________ iDeco - iPhone Decompression Planning - FREE!!! iPhoneDeco.com
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Loanwolf RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss MK 15.X Optima rEvo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where I hang my hat at the moment. Posts: 74	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Quote: (Originally Posted by Tyler S.) brock what are you talking about??? Hang with him and get drunk when he is on his LT and out will come the pics he is very proud of. that will answer the question for you once and for all. __________________ Life is Short do as Much as You can in as Short of Period of Time as Possible.
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breals rEvolt Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 152	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Quote: (Originally Posted by omech) ...Brock and I would just like to send out a big thanks to Team SD for their part in the new "nothing stronger than fruit juice in class" rule. You're welcome. __________________ - Bill Personal Website: www.reals.net Scuba Blog: www.divedown.com
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Loanwolf RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss MK 15.X Optima rEvo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where I hang my hat at the moment. Posts: 74	Re: MOD3 with Mel Clark - The simple version Bill now that you are a official CCR diver and are on Rebreather World. Don't you think it is time to update the avatar. You are no longer mobile bailout or do yo want to be thought of as that still. Greg __________________ Life is Short do as Much as You can in as Short of Period of Time as Possible.
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