Check Mate, No GO Mexico!!

tecdivertraining · 1st June 2008, 18:18

Cheers for the support guys, and PM's of offers to dive, I will deffinatly get wet in the next ten days.
I have been given the option to fly out on the 4th at full cost to myself,

so I will try and get a connecting flight but it seems along way to go for 6 days.

The issue was not the weight as I have 18kg of hand luggage with the airline but seems BHX has different regs and it was more about the item than the size of bag or its weight.

I know Alcohol not the answer but my best option Is to drown my

thoughts with a few pints of English bitter and hope tommorow brings me better luck.

**wedivebc** · 2nd June 2008, 16:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Cheers for the support guys, and PM's of offers to dive, I will deffinatly get wet in the next ten days.
I have been given the option to fly out on the 4th at full cost to myself,

so I will try and get a connecting flight but it seems along way to go for 6 days.

The issue was not the weight as I have 18kg of hand luggage with the airline but seems BHX has different regs and it was more about the item than the size of bag or its weight.

I know Alcohol not the answer but my best option Is to drown my

thoughts with a few pints of English bitter and hope tommorow brings me better luck.

Sorry about you luck Matt. We had similar trouble getting the meg as carry on from Vancouver to Bangkok. Coming back (EVA) they allowed my buddies grossly overweight back to go without further charges. It seems to be up to the whims of the baggage agent.
BTW, you have some nice caves in Thailand. Give AndiBK a shout.

**mattmexico** · 2nd June 2008, 20:40

yo Matt

What a ****in drag ... hope you can get wet over there in the UK... it raining quite a bit here too, tropical depression in the area for days ...

what a drag .....
Matt

tecdivertraining · 2nd June 2008, 20:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico)

yo Matt

What a ****in drag ... hope you can get wet over there in the UK... it raining quite a bit here too, tropical depression in the area for days ...

what a drag .....
Matt

Hi Matt

Tell me about it,

I was so looking forward to diving with you, Im now chained to visiting the in-laws and all the family I have not visited since I was about ten.

I will try and get some diving in next week but having been freezing cold for the last week I doubt I am brave enough, or maybe the word is MAD

enough.

Cheers

tecdivertraining · 2nd June 2008, 20:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Sorry about you luck Matt. We had similar trouble getting the meg as carry on from Vancouver to Bangkok. Coming back (EVA) they allowed my buddies grossly overweight back to go without further charges. It seems to be up to the whims of the baggage agent.
BTW, you have some nice caves in Thailand. Give AndiBK a shout.

Hi Dave

glad you had a good time and enjoyed the Thai caves, did you get a dip in Song Hong? I plan a 3rd expo in July.

**wedivebc** · 2nd June 2008, 21:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Hi Dave

glad you had a good time and enjoyed the Thai caves, did you get a dip in Song Hong? I plan a 3rd expo in July.

That is one amazing cave! We got to 110m, and I am told it starts to level out just past that point but I can see scooters and BOBs for future exploration.

We tried to call you. Aaron needed to replce a breathing hose on his meg butI guess you were away having fun. I plan on going back soon and hopefully get over to your Island for a visit.

Drmike · 3rd June 2008, 06:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

That is one amazing cave! We got to 110m, and I am told it starts to level out just past that point but I can see scooters and BOBs for future exploration.

We tried to call you. Aaron needed to replce a breathing hose on his meg butI guess you were away having fun. I plan on going back soon and hopefully get over to your Island for a visit.

didnt see a stage tank floating around did you?

Drmike · 3rd June 2008, 06:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Hi Matt

Tell me about it,

I was so looking forward to diving with you, Im now chained to visiting the in-laws and all the family I have not visited since I was about ten.

I will try and get some diving in next week but having been freezing cold for the last week I doubt I am brave enough, or maybe the word is MAD

enough.

Cheers

mexico caves V inlaws......damn!

You should try to do some uk cave diving whilst there its 100% different, more a means to an end rather than the purpose itself - whole different kind of fun

Heck Duncan wants to take me digging when Im there in Oct - mad - raving mad - all of them!

as mad as a box of frogs!

But I figured I should go digging at least once - if for no other reason than I can stand in the Hunters and understand the lingo, talk about drafts and stuff

, box of frogs - all of them

**wedivebc** · 3rd June 2008, 06:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

didnt see a stage tank floating around did you?

No but we saw your reel.

JonnyB · 3rd June 2008, 06:43

Hey guys, atleast you are not this guy!!!!
di.se

Sorry that the page is in Swedish, by basically BA refused him to go on the airplane because of the weapon that was illustrated on his t-shirt...

/Jonny

1st June 2008, 18:18	#11 (permalink)
tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 531	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Cheers for the support guys, and PM's of offers to dive, I will deffinatly get wet in the next ten days. I have been given the option to fly out on the 4th at full cost to myself, so I will try and get a connecting flight but it seems along way to go for 6 days. The issue was not the weight as I have 18kg of hand luggage with the airline but seems BHX has different regs and it was more about the item than the size of bag or its weight. I know Alcohol not the answer but my best option Is to drown my thoughts with a few pints of English bitter and hope tommorow brings me better luck. __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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2nd June 2008, 16:15	#12 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,507	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Cheers for the support guys, and PM's of offers to dive, I will deffinatly get wet in the next ten days. I have been given the option to fly out on the 4th at full cost to myself, so I will try and get a connecting flight but it seems along way to go for 6 days. The issue was not the weight as I have 18kg of hand luggage with the airline but seems BHX has different regs and it was more about the item than the size of bag or its weight. I know Alcohol not the answer but my best option Is to drown my thoughts with a few pints of English bitter and hope tommorow brings me better luck. Sorry about you luck Matt. We had similar trouble getting the meg as carry on from Vancouver to Bangkok. Coming back (EVA) they allowed my buddies grossly overweight back to go without further charges. It seems to be up to the whims of the baggage agent. BTW, you have some nice caves in Thailand. Give AndiBK a shout. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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2nd June 2008, 20:40	#13 (permalink)
mattmexico PROTEC MEXICO Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss RB80 / Clone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico, Q.Roo, Playa del Carmen Posts: 772	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! yo Matt What a ****in drag ... hope you can get wet over there in the UK... it raining quite a bit here too, tropical depression in the area for days ... what a drag ..... Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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2nd June 2008, 20:55	#14 (permalink)
tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 531	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico) yo Matt What a ****in drag ... hope you can get wet over there in the UK... it raining quite a bit here too, tropical depression in the area for days ... what a drag ..... Matt Hi Matt Tell me about it, I was so looking forward to diving with you, Im now chained to visiting the in-laws and all the family I have not visited since I was about ten. I will try and get some diving in next week but having been freezing cold for the last week I doubt I am brave enough, or maybe the word is MAD enough. Cheers __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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2nd June 2008, 20:57	#15 (permalink)
tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 531	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Sorry about you luck Matt. We had similar trouble getting the meg as carry on from Vancouver to Bangkok. Coming back (EVA) they allowed my buddies grossly overweight back to go without further charges. It seems to be up to the whims of the baggage agent. BTW, you have some nice caves in Thailand. Give AndiBK a shout. Hi Dave glad you had a good time and enjoyed the Thai caves, did you get a dip in Song Hong? I plan a 3rd expo in July. __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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2nd June 2008, 21:18	#16 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,507	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Hi Dave glad you had a good time and enjoyed the Thai caves, did you get a dip in Song Hong? I plan a 3rd expo in July. That is one amazing cave! We got to 110m, and I am told it starts to level out just past that point but I can see scooters and BOBs for future exploration. We tried to call you. Aaron needed to replce a breathing hose on his meg butI guess you were away having fun. I plan on going back soon and hopefully get over to your Island for a visit. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die Last edited by wedivebc : 2nd June 2008 at 21:21.
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3rd June 2008, 06:14	#17 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,378	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) That is one amazing cave! We got to 110m, and I am told it starts to level out just past that point but I can see scooters and BOBs for future exploration. We tried to call you. Aaron needed to replce a breathing hose on his meg butI guess you were away having fun. I plan on going back soon and hopefully get over to your Island for a visit. didnt see a stage tank floating around did you? __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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3rd June 2008, 06:29	#18 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,378	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Hi Matt Tell me about it, I was so looking forward to diving with you, Im now chained to visiting the in-laws and all the family I have not visited since I was about ten. I will try and get some diving in next week but having been freezing cold for the last week I doubt I am brave enough, or maybe the word is MAD enough. Cheers mexico caves V inlaws......damn! You should try to do some uk cave diving whilst there its 100% different, more a means to an end rather than the purpose itself - whole different kind of fun Heck Duncan wants to take me digging when Im there in Oct - mad - raving mad - all of them! as mad as a box of frogs! But I figured I should go digging at least once - if for no other reason than I can stand in the Hunters and understand the lingo, talk about drafts and stuff , box of frogs - all of them __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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3rd June 2008, 06:34	#19 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,507	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) didnt see a stage tank floating around did you? No but we saw your reel. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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3rd June 2008, 06:43	#20 (permalink)
JonnyB Johnny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 991	Re: Check Mate, No GO Mexico!! Hey guys, atleast you are not this guy!!!! di.se Sorry that the page is in Swedish, by basically BA refused him to go on the airplane because of the weapon that was illustrated on his t-shirt... /Jonny __________________ A quote from Crazyduck - In remembering our own Rob Davies. "Outbound flight 777 heavy you are cleared for flight Due west into that warm red Texas sunset You have angels on your wings and divers memories on your six." Rest In Peace http://www.divetekcyprus.com http://www.diveccr.com
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