Anyone for winter Puddle jumps in SE UK??

UKSteve · 16th October 2005, 20:42

Hi there. Now that I have completed my Mod 1 I thought it a good time to introduce myself ..and with luck hook up with some others looking to build time on their new units over the winter. I am based in SW London and so keen to do as much puddle jumping as poossibly this winter. Any takers for Wraysbury, Vobster Quay or even Chepstow?!! Can make weekedays as well as weekends so PM me if interested.

Pround owner of a shiny new Inspiration / Vision, did my Mod 1 with Rich Stevenson in Plymouth and was extremely impressed with the course. I do a lot of technical training (Drilling not Diving!) in my job and really appreciated the quality of Rich's instruction and also the effort he put into it. Can strongly recommend him to others.

Did a lot of reading on here before the course - and glad I did - was great to be able to have a bit of a head start on the theory before the classes began. Didn't stop me making a total pillock of myself on one dive but that's a different story..

Been diving for 20 odd years and O/C trimix for the last 10. For my sins am a BSAC 1st Class diver and AI.

Well, if anyone is still awake after that drivel and looking for a dive then please give me a yell.

Steve

iani · 17th October 2005, 00:39

Steve,

Howard Tompkins and I will be doing the same thing in the same sites you mention so looks like you might be sorted, I will PM you my mobile number.

Ian

Juz · 17th October 2005, 13:54

Blanaid has booked her Mod1 course for December so will also need to hit these lakes.

Team Kinky is based in Sutton, so can't be that far from you either.

Juz

HelenM · 17th October 2005, 13:58

If you are going for Vobster or Chepstow then drop me a PM. I'd quite like to be spending a lot of time in these over the winter!

***Beanie*** · 17th October 2005, 14:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by HelenM)

If you are going for Vobster or Chepstow then drop me a PM. I'd quite like to be spending a lot of time in these over the winter!

Same for myself and Lou we'll be in Vobster alot over the winter and maybe Chepstow

UKSteve · 17th October 2005, 22:27

Anyone got thoughts on using this forum to arrange the aforementioned puddle jump? Not sure of the views of the owners or participants.

Wonder if its acceptable to post a date / place / time to test the waters. Or would people prefer to conduct that kind of business off-line?

No intention of anything formal - just to post a location and date and then let people indicate if they plan to be there.

Your thoughts??

Steve

iani · 17th October 2005, 23:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

Anyone got thoughts on using this forum to arrange the aforementioned puddle jump? Not sure of the views of the owners or participants.

Wonder if its acceptable to post a date / place / time to test the waters. Or would people prefer to conduct that kind of business off-line?

No intention of anything formal - just to post a location and date and then let people indicate if they plan to be there.

Your thoughts??

Steve

Online is fine by me Steve, don't know how often Howard looks on here though (he is rather elderly and may have bowling or some other pressing engagment)

No harm in sticking dates/times on here but email will possibly get quicker response.

Ian

***schford*** · 18th October 2005, 09:08

Perfectly fine and an absolutely encouraged use of forum to hook up with other Rebreather divers....although maybe the RB Trips forum might be better longer term than the Introduce yourself section

John Speers · 3rd November 2005, 12:36

Hi Steve,

Melvin and I are trying to plan a long weekend trip to Scapa before Xmas, if you are interested. Flights and ferries looking cheap so far with a bit of a long stay in Aberdeen on the way up.

Cheers,

John.

s75952004 · 3rd November 2005, 14:41

okay you chaps ,I have never been to jolly ol england so try not to fall off the chair laughing and hurt your self with this ?
why do you not dive the ocean in winter ?
how deep are you lakes?
here in canada the lakes freeze over and those that dve "ice dive" ,on the west coast {vancouver} the divers dive the ocean all winter the vis can be up to 100' .

16th October 2005, 20:42	#1 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Anyone for winter Puddle jumps in SE UK?? Hi there. Now that I have completed my Mod 1 I thought it a good time to introduce myself ..and with luck hook up with some others looking to build time on their new units over the winter. I am based in SW London and so keen to do as much puddle jumping as poossibly this winter. Any takers for Wraysbury, Vobster Quay or even Chepstow?!! Can make weekedays as well as weekends so PM me if interested. Pround owner of a shiny new Inspiration / Vision, did my Mod 1 with Rich Stevenson in Plymouth and was extremely impressed with the course. I do a lot of technical training (Drilling not Diving!) in my job and really appreciated the quality of Rich's instruction and also the effort he put into it. Can strongly recommend him to others. Did a lot of reading on here before the course - and glad I did - was great to be able to have a bit of a head start on the theory before the classes began. Didn't stop me making a total pillock of myself on one dive but that's a different story.. Been diving for 20 odd years and O/C trimix for the last 10. For my sins am a BSAC 1st Class diver and AI. Well, if anyone is still awake after that drivel and looking for a dive then please give me a yell. Steve
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17th October 2005, 00:39	#2 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Steve, Howard Tompkins and I will be doing the same thing in the same sites you mention so looks like you might be sorted, I will PM you my mobile number. Ian
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17th October 2005, 13:54	#3 (permalink)
Juz Team Kinky Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 147	Blanaid has booked her Mod1 course for December so will also need to hit these lakes. Team Kinky is based in Sutton, so can't be that far from you either. Juz __________________ ~KINKY DIVERS~ Because going down is fun We are all prompted by the same motives, all deceived by the same fallacies, all animated by hope, obstructed by danger, entangled by desire and seduced by pleasure. Welcome to Kinky Divers!
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17th October 2005, 13:58	#4 (permalink)
HelenM Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 116	If you are going for Vobster or Chepstow then drop me a PM. I'd quite like to be spending a lot of time in these over the winter! __________________ Would paper take tortoise?
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17th October 2005, 14:01	#5 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Quote: (Originally Posted by HelenM) If you are going for Vobster or Chepstow then drop me a PM. I'd quite like to be spending a lot of time in these over the winter! Same for myself and Lou we'll be in Vobster alot over the winter and maybe Chepstow __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th October 2005, 22:27	#6 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Dive planning...a suitable use of this forum? Anyone got thoughts on using this forum to arrange the aforementioned puddle jump? Not sure of the views of the owners or participants. Wonder if its acceptable to post a date / place / time to test the waters. Or would people prefer to conduct that kind of business off-line? No intention of anything formal - just to post a location and date and then let people indicate if they plan to be there. Your thoughts?? Steve
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17th October 2005, 23:15	#7 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) Anyone got thoughts on using this forum to arrange the aforementioned puddle jump? Not sure of the views of the owners or participants. Wonder if its acceptable to post a date / place / time to test the waters. Or would people prefer to conduct that kind of business off-line? No intention of anything formal - just to post a location and date and then let people indicate if they plan to be there. Your thoughts?? Steve Online is fine by me Steve, don't know how often Howard looks on here though (he is rather elderly and may have bowling or some other pressing engagment) No harm in sticking dates/times on here but email will possibly get quicker response. Ian
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18th October 2005, 09:08	#8 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Perfectly fine and an absolutely encouraged use of forum to hook up with other Rebreather divers....although maybe the RB Trips forum might be better longer term than the Introduce yourself section
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3rd November 2005, 12:36	#9 (permalink)
John Speers New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 20	Re: Anyone for winter Puddle jumps in SE UK?? Hi Steve, Melvin and I are trying to plan a long weekend trip to Scapa before Xmas, if you are interested. Flights and ferries looking cheap so far with a bit of a long stay in Aberdeen on the way up. Cheers, John.
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3rd November 2005, 14:41	#10 (permalink)
s75952004 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: canada Posts: 45	Re: Anyone for winter Puddle jumps in SE UK?? okay you chaps ,I have never been to jolly ol england so try not to fall off the chair laughing and hurt your self with this ? why do you not dive the ocean in winter ? how deep are you lakes? here in canada the lakes freeze over and those that dve "ice dive" ,on the west coast {vancouver} the divers dive the ocean all winter the vis can be up to 100' .
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