Andrea Doria Trip

**kybrt** · 26th May 2008, 16:39

dont wonder about the boat captains, wonder where we can get some more MK 15's.........................

**fireman** · 26th May 2008, 17:13

and some AM's while we are at it...

**fireman** · 26th May 2008, 17:17

Quote:

(6): Let her play commercial diver on the bottom of your boat (thanks for the wheel job!).

Kids today, its so hard to keep up with the jargon...Still TMI

AM · 27th May 2008, 00:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Diver Dave's "Ten Ways to get AM back to EXPLORER":

(1): Give her great diving for a few days and then show her what a Full Rhode Island Gale looks like (50 knot winds).

Bah, that's just a lazy swell for us tough Brits. You nancy Yanks really should toughen up a bit

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(2): Promise that we only get one Gale a year and that there will be no more blow-outs for the season.

You'll be in trouble if it happens again

Luckily for you, taking me for a flight just about made up for it

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(3): Train her on the rEvo. Make sure it's all adjusted for her and then memorize the adjustments for her next trip.

Thanks for the badge, I needed a new cocaine chopper

LOL!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(4): Provide her a Mark-15 and promise that she can dive it "next time".

Yes, this didn't exactly do much in the way of deterring me from another trip, strangely!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(5): Mention that she can play with the CIS Mark-5P when she returns as well. Threaten to make her choose between it and the Mark-15.

As per number 4!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(6): Let her play commercial diver on the bottom of your boat (thanks for the wheel job!). You ought to see this chick wield a sledgehammer!

Haha, lucky I am extremely stubborn isn't it! The 250lb lift bag was fun, whilst trying not to get killed! The fact that I then got offered a long-term commercial diving job out there was amusing.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(7): Tell her she can make her own offboard gas setup in the LDSOH when she returns.

Hmmm, I'm not terribly devastated at this!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(8): Steal her IPod.

That's ok, 2 $ to the £ !!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(9): Give her a Grundens commercial fishermans hat and then make sure she forgets to take it home.

I dunno anything about that, surprisingly more of your equipment didn't sneak it's way into my luggage!!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

(10): Keep her voltage converter so she knows her hair dryer will be usable next time.

No, that's dual voltage but now I know I can thrape all the power from the boat on various chargers etc

Seriously, Dave made it a great trip and I would like to apologise publicly for misjudging him and calling him a w*nker last year.

The offer of flying lessons and Porsche track lessons on my next trip isn't exactly working very well as a deterrent for going back very soon!

Hehe....hehehehe!!!!!

Dave, you w*nker, sort out the weather for the next trip!!

AM · 27th May 2008, 00:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman)

One has to wonder about boat captains who ply our female members with Mk-15's...

I think one also has to wonder about boat captains who try to lure female British divers over there as crew on the boat with promises of imminent scanner deliveries and a very tough job being first diver onto many new marks.

In any case, you should be more worried about female divers plying the boat captain with strong alcohol to force him to agree to crazy dive plans LOL

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

dont wonder about the boat captains, wonder where we can get some more MK 15's.........................

Ha, watch this space!

EDIT, that W4nker Sutton has managed to buy the last Mk15 that had MY name on it!!!

**Dave Sutton** · 27th May 2008, 00:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by am)

I dunno anything about that, surprisingly more of your equipment didn't sneak it's way into my luggage!!

Like my Cochran that's in your drysuit pocket? Hmmm... wonder what profiles will be on it when I see it again....

As for the Mark-15, it's yours when you come claim it. How's *that* for a lure? "Come and Get It".

The scanner delivery AM is referring to is the new Towfish Sidescan SONAR that will arrive in a few weeks. I need a diver to check out the marks, and I happen to have a very good one in mind. Stay tuned, boys and girls. EXPLORER has a few more surprises in store. Anyone else who can (A) dive reliably solo to 150 metres and (B) is Female (C) has a Scots accent and (D) can live aboard EXPLORER thru thick and thin for 11 days without trying to kill me (or me her) can apply for the job. Good luck!

All kidding aside, AnneMarie is absolutely the best natural diver I have ever met. From deep diving on a rebreather to swinging a sledgehammer under the boat to work a piece of chain out of the propeller, she has what it takes. Some people talk, others just get the job done. AM gets the job done. I'm impressed, and that takes a lot. She's been invited to take a permanent berth aboard EXPLORER as an expedition diver and I'm pleased to have been able to show her the ropes aboard EXPLORER and to welcome her as our new Mate. Welcome aboard! Well Done!

Dave

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AM · 27th May 2008, 00:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Like my Cochran that's in your drysuit pocket? Hmmm... wonder what profiles will be on it when I see it again....

Hello!

Haha, what makes you think you'll see it again!! There's an unwritten rule that anything that crosses the Atlantic makes a new home on the other side of the pond

That same rule you appear to have applied to my iPod!! Just kidding, I will send it back with some duels from the deep profiles on it :-)

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

As for the Mark-15, it's yours when you come claim it. How's *that* for a lure? "Come and Get It".

OK - I knew you would beat me to it anyway you w4nker!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

The scanner delivery AM is referring to is the new Towfish Sidescan SONAR that will arrive in a few weeks. I need a diver to check out the marks, and I happen to have a very good one in mind. Stay tuned, boys and girls. EXPLORER has a few more surprises in store. Anyone else who can (A) dive reliably solo to 150 metres and (B) is Female (C) has a Scots accent and (D) can live aboard EXPLORER thru thick and thin for 11 days without trying to kill me (or me her) can apply for the job. Good luck!

Yeah the scanner looks fantastic, as does the untapped hunting ground you have planned for it!!

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

All kidding aside, AnneMarie is absolutely the best natural diver I have ever met. From deep diving on a rebreather to swinging a sledgehammer under the boat to work a piece of chain out of the propeller, she has what it takes. Some people talk, others just get the job done. AM gets the job done. I'm impressed, and that takes a lot. She's been invited to take a permanent berth aboard EXPLORER as an expedition diver and I'm pleased to have been able to show her the ropes aboard EXPLORER and to welcome her as our new Mate. Welcome aboard! Well Done!

Thanks for the kind words. I certainly earned my deco beer on this trip! See you in July, let the games begin!!! British weather this season is getting kinda tired anyway!!

PS - I *LOVE* being self employed

**Dave Sutton** · 27th May 2008, 00:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by am)

There's an unwritten rule that anything that crosses the Atlantic makes a new home on the other side of the pond

Well, the US isn't such a bad place to live...

. Better pack more bags next time.

Dave

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**Dave Sutton** · 27th May 2008, 00:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman)

and some AM's while we are at it...

Trust me, Dude: She's one of a kind. Good luck finding another. If you do, handcuff her and keep her. She managed to be offered a job as a commercial diver here in the first week of her visit. Go figure.

We sparred before on the forums here (she gave me my first red blob, damn her!) so I told her before she came that we would either get along like gangbusters, or be ready to kill each other in 5 minutes. Eleven Days aboard and we're still alive, so.... you figure it out.

Dave

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lizardland · 27th May 2008, 08:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

As for the Mark-15, it's yours when you come claim it. How's *that* for a lure? "Come and Get It".

Does that apply to anyone?

26th May 2008, 16:39	#51 (permalink)
kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 386	Re: Andrea Doria Trip dont wonder about the boat captains, wonder where we can get some more MK 15's......................... __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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26th May 2008, 17:13	#52 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 549	Re: Andrea Doria Trip and some AM's while we are at it... __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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26th May 2008, 17:17	#53 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 549	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (6): Let her play commercial diver on the bottom of your boat (thanks for the wheel job!). Kids today, its so hard to keep up with the jargon...Still TMI __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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27th May 2008, 00:12	#54 (permalink)
AM Banned Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth. Posts: 964	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Diver Dave's "Ten Ways to get AM back to EXPLORER": (1): Give her great diving for a few days and then show her what a Full Rhode Island Gale looks like (50 knot winds). Bah, that's just a lazy swell for us tough Brits. You nancy Yanks really should toughen up a bit Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (2): Promise that we only get one Gale a year and that there will be no more blow-outs for the season. You'll be in trouble if it happens again Luckily for you, taking me for a flight just about made up for it Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (3): Train her on the rEvo. Make sure it's all adjusted for her and then memorize the adjustments for her next trip. Thanks for the badge, I needed a new cocaine chopper LOL! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (4): Provide her a Mark-15 and promise that she can dive it "next time". Yes, this didn't exactly do much in the way of deterring me from another trip, strangely! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (5): Mention that she can play with the CIS Mark-5P when she returns as well. Threaten to make her choose between it and the Mark-15. As per number 4! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (6): Let her play commercial diver on the bottom of your boat (thanks for the wheel job!). You ought to see this chick wield a sledgehammer! Haha, lucky I am extremely stubborn isn't it! The 250lb lift bag was fun, whilst trying not to get killed! The fact that I then got offered a long-term commercial diving job out there was amusing. Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (7): Tell her she can make her own offboard gas setup in the LDSOH when she returns. Hmmm, I'm not terribly devastated at this! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (8): Steal her IPod. That's ok, 2 $ to the £ !! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (9): Give her a Grundens commercial fishermans hat and then make sure she forgets to take it home. I dunno anything about that, surprisingly more of your equipment didn't sneak it's way into my luggage!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) (10): Keep her voltage converter so she knows her hair dryer will be usable next time. No, that's dual voltage but now I know I can thrape all the power from the boat on various chargers etc Seriously, Dave made it a great trip and I would like to apologise publicly for misjudging him and calling him a wnker last year. The offer of flying lessons and Porsche track lessons on my next trip isn't exactly working very well as a deterrent for going back very soon! Hehe....hehehehe!!!!! Dave, you wnker, sort out the weather for the next trip!! Last edited by AM : 27th May 2008 at 00:28.
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27th May 2008, 00:20	#55 (permalink)
AM Banned Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth. Posts: 964	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman) One has to wonder about boat captains who ply our female members with Mk-15's... I think one also has to wonder about boat captains who try to lure female British divers over there as crew on the boat with promises of imminent scanner deliveries and a very tough job being first diver onto many new marks. In any case, you should be more worried about female divers plying the boat captain with strong alcohol to force him to agree to crazy dive plans LOL Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) dont wonder about the boat captains, wonder where we can get some more MK 15's......................... Ha, watch this space! EDIT, that W4nker Sutton has managed to buy the last Mk15 that had MY name on it!!! Last edited by AM : 27th May 2008 at 00:29.
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27th May 2008, 00:23	#56 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by am) I dunno anything about that, surprisingly more of your equipment didn't sneak it's way into my luggage!! Like my Cochran that's in your drysuit pocket? Hmmm... wonder what profiles will be on it when I see it again.... As for the Mark-15, it's yours when you come claim it. How's that for a lure? "Come and Get It". The scanner delivery AM is referring to is the new Towfish Sidescan SONAR that will arrive in a few weeks. I need a diver to check out the marks, and I happen to have a very good one in mind. Stay tuned, boys and girls. EXPLORER has a few more surprises in store. Anyone else who can (A) dive reliably solo to 150 metres and (B) is Female (C) has a Scots accent and (D) can live aboard EXPLORER thru thick and thin for 11 days without trying to kill me (or me her) can apply for the job. Good luck! All kidding aside, AnneMarie is absolutely the best natural diver I have ever met. From deep diving on a rebreather to swinging a sledgehammer under the boat to work a piece of chain out of the propeller, she has what it takes. Some people talk, others just get the job done. AM gets the job done. I'm impressed, and that takes a lot. She's been invited to take a permanent berth aboard EXPLORER as an expedition diver and I'm pleased to have been able to show her the ropes aboard EXPLORER and to welcome her as our new Mate. Welcome aboard! Well Done! Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 27th May 2008 at 00:39.
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27th May 2008, 00:45	#57 (permalink)
AM Banned Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth. Posts: 964	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Like my Cochran that's in your drysuit pocket? Hmmm... wonder what profiles will be on it when I see it again.... Hello! Haha, what makes you think you'll see it again!! There's an unwritten rule that anything that crosses the Atlantic makes a new home on the other side of the pond That same rule you appear to have applied to my iPod!! Just kidding, I will send it back with some duels from the deep profiles on it :-) Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) As for the Mark-15, it's yours when you come claim it. How's that for a lure? "Come and Get It". OK - I knew you would beat me to it anyway you w4nker! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) The scanner delivery AM is referring to is the new Towfish Sidescan SONAR that will arrive in a few weeks. I need a diver to check out the marks, and I happen to have a very good one in mind. Stay tuned, boys and girls. EXPLORER has a few more surprises in store. Anyone else who can (A) dive reliably solo to 150 metres and (B) is Female (C) has a Scots accent and (D) can live aboard EXPLORER thru thick and thin for 11 days without trying to kill me (or me her) can apply for the job. Good luck! Yeah the scanner looks fantastic, as does the untapped hunting ground you have planned for it!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) All kidding aside, AnneMarie is absolutely the best natural diver I have ever met. From deep diving on a rebreather to swinging a sledgehammer under the boat to work a piece of chain out of the propeller, she has what it takes. Some people talk, others just get the job done. AM gets the job done. I'm impressed, and that takes a lot. She's been invited to take a permanent berth aboard EXPLORER as an expedition diver and I'm pleased to have been able to show her the ropes aboard EXPLORER and to welcome her as our new Mate. Welcome aboard! Well Done! Thanks for the kind words. I certainly earned my deco beer on this trip! See you in July, let the games begin!!! British weather this season is getting kinda tired anyway!! PS - I LOVE being self employed Last edited by AM : 27th May 2008 at 00:53.
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27th May 2008, 00:48	#58 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by am) There's an unwritten rule that anything that crosses the Atlantic makes a new home on the other side of the pond Well, the US isn't such a bad place to live... . Better pack more bags next time. Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 27th May 2008 at 00:57.
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27th May 2008, 00:56	#59 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman) and some AM's while we are at it... Trust me, Dude: She's one of a kind. Good luck finding another. If you do, handcuff her and keep her. She managed to be offered a job as a commercial diver here in the first week of her visit. Go figure. We sparred before on the forums here (she gave me my first red blob, damn her!) so I told her before she came that we would either get along like gangbusters, or be ready to kill each other in 5 minutes. Eleven Days aboard and we're still alive, so.... you figure it out. Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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27th May 2008, 08:55	#60 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,382	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) As for the Mark-15, it's yours when you come claim it. How's that for a lure? "Come and Get It". Does that apply to anyone? __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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