Northern Michigan Diving in July

**vidodivr** · 17th June 2008, 17:24

You make a fabulous point, but I always lightly wipe off some of the brass, like the wheel tips on the Barney, that's part of what makes it so special.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Marvintpa)

Please keep in mind that to reduce diver impact on wrecks in the area it is requested that people not do things like grab the handles on the wheel.

jeff h · 17th June 2008, 18:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Marvintpa)

Please keep in mind that to reduce diver impact on wrecks in the area it is requested that people not do things like grab the handles on the wheel.

Marv,

Great point. If you take a closer look the diver in the picture is not grabbing the wheel but mearly brushing off one of the brass caps with his forefinger.

There's lots of good stuff to see in this area however there are a lot artifacts that have gone missing in the last 3 years. It really is sad. I'm hoping some of these show up in the new NOAA museum.

-Jeff

bobmaggi · 17th June 2008, 21:02

I'm looking into going on this trip - OK'd it with work, now I have to check with the Director of Finances and get her OK! I haven't dove any of those since I was trimix qualifying on OC, would be fun to do them on the KISS!Is there space still available on the boat? Are you staying at the Driftwood motel?Bob

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

Hey all,
I'm looking for enough people available July 13th-17th with Great Lakes Divers, to make the trip a go, right now it's only myself and another possible guy (pwl4476).
The plan is to dive the Barney, Nothwestern, Windiate, Florida, Defiance, etc...

Call Steve at the shop if you are interested 989-734-7590

**vidodivr** · 19th June 2008, 17:39

Bob,
It would be great to have another KISS there.
Please contact Steve HERE for availability.
I am staying at my parents house since I grew up there

, but the driftwood is a great place to stay.

Quote: (Originally Posted by bobmaggi)

I'm looking into going on this trip - OK'd it with work, now I have to check with the Director of Finances and get her OK! I haven't dove any of those since I was trimix qualifying on OC, would be fun to do them on the KISS!Is there space still available on the boat? Are you staying at the Driftwood motel?Bob

**vidodivr** · 19th June 2008, 17:41

Cut N Paste from an email from Steve at Great Lakes Divers, please contact him HERE for booking and info.
He is sorting out the July 14th-18th dates/head count for those that contacted him and interested. If interested in these dates, still call and check with him.

Have room for 1 June 21 & 22 -- diving out of Alpena -- 3 dives Saturday and 2 on Sunday.
June 23 -- diving sport dives out of Alpena -- 3 spots avaliable.
July 7 to 11 - tech dives all week at various locations -- 2 spots avaliable.
July 21 to 25 --- ALL OPEN
July 28 - Aug 1 -- sport diving various wrecks -- 2 spots open
August 30,31,Sept 1 ( Labor Day) -- Open
Weekdays of September ( first three weeks ) are open

bobmaggi · 22nd June 2008, 02:44

Just got back from 3 days at Cedar Point (Ohio). The wife says its OK to go, just have to figure out how to pay for it now! I should be able to confirm the dates by the end of the week.

Bob

Skipbreather · 23rd June 2008, 03:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h)

Had some great dives with Steve last weekend. Barney (see below) and Northwestern on Saturday and Johnson on Sunday. Water temp was 40F on the bottom and it didn't warm up to 45F until 10 feet. I wouldn't expect low 70's in July, maybe late August or September.

-Jeff

The low drag, form fitting custom cover on that BMR500 looks **REALLY** familiar.

Does Phil no longer own it?

Ken

jeff h · 23rd June 2008, 03:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

The low drag, form fitting custom cover on that BMR500 looks **REALLY** familiar.

Does Phil no longer own it?

Ken

It should look familar, that is none other than Phil himself diving a highly modified version of your highly modified BMR500. I was holding the camera that day (needs work, I know).

Phil and I have done some great dives together with him on that unit. It's 100% manual now but Phil has made it his own. Some very non traditional ideas that have worked out great (reverse loop, water trap, switchable adv for diluent or O2 - makes ascent and deco very nice in manual mode = hands free). I wish you had made second one to sell me! Phil is actaully talking about making it even smaller but I don't have all of the details.
-Jeff

bobmaggi · 24th June 2008, 16:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

Hey all,
I'm looking for enough people available July 13th-17th with Great Lakes Divers, to make the trip a go, right now it's only myself and another possible guy (pwl4476).
The plan is to dive the Barney, Nothwestern, Windiate, Florida, Defiance, etc...

Call Steve at the shop if you are interested 989-734-7590

I got the OK from the home and the work boss's for 7/13/ to 7/16 (have to be back at work on Friday so need Thursday to drive) so count me in for the dives. I called Steve at the shop but apparently they aren't open today, I'll try again tomorrow. I plan on staying at the Driftwood (got to call them tonight) and will be driving up there on the 12th.

How many people are signed up so far? Looking forward to the dives!

**vidodivr** · 24th June 2008, 19:07

Great, Looks like we are close to full boat now with some great divers and great dives. Steve's shop hours aren't until Thursday I think, but he has an open door policy, you can call him at the house 989-734-2866.

Quote: (Originally Posted by bobmaggi)

I got the OK from the home and the work boss's for 7/13/ to 7/16 (have to be back at work on Friday so need Thursday to drive) so count me in for the dives. I called Steve at the shop but apparently they aren't open today, I'll try again tomorrow. I plan on staying at the Driftwood (got to call them tonight) and will be driving up there on the 12th.

How many people are signed up so far? Looking forward to the dives!

17th June 2008, 17:24	#11 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 503	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July You make a fabulous point, but I always lightly wipe off some of the brass, like the wheel tips on the Barney, that's part of what makes it so special. Quote: (Originally Posted by Marvintpa) Please keep in mind that to reduce diver impact on wrecks in the area it is requested that people not do things like grab the handles on the wheel. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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17th June 2008, 18:26	#12 (permalink)
jeff h New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 96	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Quote: (Originally Posted by Marvintpa) Please keep in mind that to reduce diver impact on wrecks in the area it is requested that people not do things like grab the handles on the wheel. Marv, Great point. If you take a closer look the diver in the picture is not grabbing the wheel but mearly brushing off one of the brass caps with his forefinger. There's lots of good stuff to see in this area however there are a lot artifacts that have gone missing in the last 3 years. It really is sad. I'm hoping some of these show up in the new NOAA museum. -Jeff
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17th June 2008, 21:02	#13 (permalink)
bobmaggi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South west Michigan Posts: 77	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July I'm looking into going on this trip - OK'd it with work, now I have to check with the Director of Finances and get her OK! I haven't dove any of those since I was trimix qualifying on OC, would be fun to do them on the KISS!Is there space still available on the boat? Are you staying at the Driftwood motel?Bob Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) Hey all, I'm looking for enough people available July 13th-17th with Great Lakes Divers, to make the trip a go, right now it's only myself and another possible guy (pwl4476). The plan is to dive the Barney, Nothwestern, Windiate, Florida, Defiance, etc... Call Steve at the shop if you are interested 989-734-7590
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19th June 2008, 17:39	#14 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 503	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Bob, It would be great to have another KISS there. Please contact Steve HERE for availability. I am staying at my parents house since I grew up there , but the driftwood is a great place to stay. Quote: (Originally Posted by bobmaggi) I'm looking into going on this trip - OK'd it with work, now I have to check with the Director of Finances and get her OK! I haven't dove any of those since I was trimix qualifying on OC, would be fun to do them on the KISS!Is there space still available on the boat? Are you staying at the Driftwood motel?Bob __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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19th June 2008, 17:41	#15 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 503	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Cut N Paste from an email from Steve at Great Lakes Divers, please contact him HERE for booking and info. He is sorting out the July 14th-18th dates/head count for those that contacted him and interested. If interested in these dates, still call and check with him. Have room for 1 June 21 & 22 -- diving out of Alpena -- 3 dives Saturday and 2 on Sunday. June 23 -- diving sport dives out of Alpena -- 3 spots avaliable. July 7 to 11 - tech dives all week at various locations -- 2 spots avaliable. July 21 to 25 --- ALL OPEN July 28 - Aug 1 -- sport diving various wrecks -- 2 spots open August 30,31,Sept 1 ( Labor Day) -- Open Weekdays of September ( first three weeks ) are open __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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22nd June 2008, 02:44	#16 (permalink)
bobmaggi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South west Michigan Posts: 77	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Just got back from 3 days at Cedar Point (Ohio). The wife says its OK to go, just have to figure out how to pay for it now! I should be able to confirm the dates by the end of the week. Bob
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23rd June 2008, 03:03	#17 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 555	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h) Had some great dives with Steve last weekend. Barney (see below) and Northwestern on Saturday and Johnson on Sunday. Water temp was 40F on the bottom and it didn't warm up to 45F until 10 feet. I wouldn't expect low 70's in July, maybe late August or September. -Jeff The low drag, form fitting custom cover on that BMR500 looks REALLY familiar. Does Phil no longer own it? Ken __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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23rd June 2008, 03:32	#18 (permalink)
jeff h New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 96	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) The low drag, form fitting custom cover on that BMR500 looks REALLY familiar. Does Phil no longer own it? Ken It should look familar, that is none other than Phil himself diving a highly modified version of your highly modified BMR500. I was holding the camera that day (needs work, I know). Phil and I have done some great dives together with him on that unit. It's 100% manual now but Phil has made it his own. Some very non traditional ideas that have worked out great (reverse loop, water trap, switchable adv for diluent or O2 - makes ascent and deco very nice in manual mode = hands free). I wish you had made second one to sell me! Phil is actaully talking about making it even smaller but I don't have all of the details. -Jeff
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24th June 2008, 16:36	#19 (permalink)
bobmaggi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South west Michigan Posts: 77	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) Hey all, I'm looking for enough people available July 13th-17th with Great Lakes Divers, to make the trip a go, right now it's only myself and another possible guy (pwl4476). The plan is to dive the Barney, Nothwestern, Windiate, Florida, Defiance, etc... Call Steve at the shop if you are interested 989-734-7590 I got the OK from the home and the work boss's for 7/13/ to 7/16 (have to be back at work on Friday so need Thursday to drive) so count me in for the dives. I called Steve at the shop but apparently they aren't open today, I'll try again tomorrow. I plan on staying at the Driftwood (got to call them tonight) and will be driving up there on the 12th. How many people are signed up so far? Looking forward to the dives!
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24th June 2008, 19:07	#20 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 503	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Great, Looks like we are close to full boat now with some great divers and great dives. Steve's shop hours aren't until Thursday I think, but he has an open door policy, you can call him at the house 989-734-2866. Quote: (Originally Posted by bobmaggi) I got the OK from the home and the work boss's for 7/13/ to 7/16 (have to be back at work on Friday so need Thursday to drive) so count me in for the dives. I called Steve at the shop but apparently they aren't open today, I'll try again tomorrow. I plan on staying at the Driftwood (got to call them tonight) and will be driving up there on the 12th. How many people are signed up so far? Looking forward to the dives! __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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