24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson

MHD · 11th April 2006, 23:03

with 24 hours to go till the Dive dive dive crowd and myself touch down in chuuk have to say the anticipation level is building.

Althought the pain in the arse to get rebreather packed and all the logistics sorted means i might not don't bother doing it again on Rebreather

. If it wasn't for the work of Ron Benson in prepositioning equipment we would really be struggling and the trip will be far less enjoyable and more stressful to organise. Hat's off to Ron for his unbelievable committment in supporting/promoting rebreather diving in chuuk.

Like all will look to give a brief report on return from diving, but since this is the first leg on a 3 week diiving holiday it might be a while before I get back online.

So have fun and dive safe all

Matt

***caveseeker7*** · 12th April 2006, 03:20

Cheers to Ron

and a great trip to you and the DDD group.

Jason Blackwell · 12th April 2006, 03:43

I think MHD is excited!!!

Thanks to Ron "Deep Thought" for his help so far with the logistics. Now the hard part comes MHD, checking in at the airport and EXCESS luggage, and the air port staff, and Gaum and ........

***sadave*** · 12th April 2006, 05:11

Jas, I told ya you shoulda payed for my trip too, I coulda come along to "smooth things out" with the airlines...

Its amazing what an ASIC will get ya...

Have a great trip guys!!! MHD, pop an eardrum so I can take your spot on the Mackay trip!!!

MHD · 12th April 2006, 05:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

Have a great trip guys!!! MHD, pop an eardrum so I can take your spot on the Mackay trip!!!

you may want to re-think this,you will have to share a cabin /bed with rachel

BTW, I have a deal for you that will put a smile on your face. Will be in touch

Matt

vidodivr · 12th April 2006, 07:23

I'm not saying you wont, but just remember to take extra special care of the goodies Ron has left there, so when I finally get to go, they will still be there.

A big high five to Ron for his efforts

scubagrunt · 12th April 2006, 07:32

Ron, you are a gentleman and a rebreather advocate

thanks for all the effort and $$$$$ you spent to make Chuuk a CCR friendly spot.

PS the diving rocks and the trip out there really really really sucks!! Have fun be safe!

Jason Blackwell · 12th April 2006, 08:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr)

I'm not saying you wont, but just remember to take extra special care of the goodies Ron has left there, so when I finally get to go, they will still be there.

fear not; they will be treated exactly the same as I treat my stuff (And as I expect people to treat my stuff) stashed for CCR divers at Aquamarine, in Santo, Vanuatu.

Robert Cook · 12th April 2006, 13:14

Have fun, guys. Wish I was going,

Thanks,
Robert

MHD · 12th April 2006, 13:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook)

Have fun, guys. Wish I was going,

Thanks,
Robert

Long time no hear Rob, Rach forwarded me your last email, sounds good, hope all is going well in merry ole england. You have missed some great diving of late (last week only, before that 3 months of crap). Currently getting pissed before we go.

Hope you have got some diving in over there. Waiting to hear some stories. Get up to oban and have a look around. The diving potential there blew me away when I was there.

Matt

11th April 2006, 23:03	#1 (permalink)
MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 239	24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson with 24 hours to go till the Dive dive dive crowd and myself touch down in chuuk have to say the anticipation level is building. Althought the pain in the arse to get rebreather packed and all the logistics sorted means i might not don't bother doing it again on Rebreather . If it wasn't for the work of Ron Benson in prepositioning equipment we would really be struggling and the trip will be far less enjoyable and more stressful to organise. Hat's off to Ron for his unbelievable committment in supporting/promoting rebreather diving in chuuk. Like all will look to give a brief report on return from diving, but since this is the first leg on a 3 week diiving holiday it might be a while before I get back online. So have fun and dive safe all Matt Last edited by MHD : 11th April 2006 at 23:58. Reason: hopeless typing
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12th April 2006, 03:20	#2 (permalink)
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*sadave* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,131	Re: 24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson Jas, I told ya you shoulda payed for my trip too, I coulda come along to "smooth things out" with the airlines... Its amazing what an ASIC will get ya... Have a great trip guys!!! MHD, pop an eardrum so I can take your spot on the Mackay trip!!! __________________ Wave!
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MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 239	Re: 24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) Have a great trip guys!!! MHD, pop an eardrum so I can take your spot on the Mackay trip!!! you may want to re-think this,you will have to share a cabin /bed with rachel BTW, I have a deal for you that will put a smile on your face. Will be in touch Matt
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vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 504	Re: 24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson I'm not saying you wont, but just remember to take extra special care of the goodies Ron has left there, so when I finally get to go, they will still be there. A big high five to Ron for his efforts __________________ 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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Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 364	Re: 24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson Quote: (Originally Posted by vidodivr) I'm not saying you wont, but just remember to take extra special care of the goodies Ron has left there, so when I finally get to go, they will still be there. fear not; they will be treated exactly the same as I treat my stuff (And as I expect people to treat my stuff) stashed for CCR divers at Aquamarine, in Santo, Vanuatu. __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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Robert Cook Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 107	Re: 24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson Have fun, guys. Wish I was going, Thanks, Robert __________________ Do not underestimate the power of the dark side
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12th April 2006, 13:35	#10 (permalink)
MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 239	Re: 24 hours to go till chuuk and thanks to Ron Benson Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook) Have fun, guys. Wish I was going, Thanks, Robert Long time no hear Rob, Rach forwarded me your last email, sounds good, hope all is going well in merry ole england. You have missed some great diving of late (last week only, before that 3 months of crap). Currently getting pissed before we go. Hope you have got some diving in over there. Waiting to hear some stories. Get up to oban and have a look around. The diving potential there blew me away when I was there. Matt
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