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[WreckWench]

Thanks, and you got it!

Great to have you on the trip! I saw your payment has arrived so will do a quick payment update! We only have a few spots left...

And yes we´ll teach you how to find teeth! No other operator does that...way cool!

[bpro]

I have a question - I was talking to a friend in the Carolinas and he mentioned a license to collect fossils, or maybe it was just artifacts in S.C. Do we need to apply for any license in order to keep teeth, etc?

[ScubaPunk]

Payment Update:

1. Chris aka bpro: Received your paypal payment for 3 days diving, S/O, all rental tanks!

Document Update:

1. Chris aka bpro: Received your Survey & Waiver!

Edited by ScubaPunk, 03 August 2008 - 09:15 AM.

[GreenTurtle]

I'd love to go along, but right now it looks like there's no way to get out of working on the 22nd.

[ScubaShafer]

I'd love to go along, but right now it looks like there's no way to get out of working on the 22nd.

Unless the last three spots fill, I'll bet you'll be able to dive Saturday and Sunday!

[WreckWench]

I have a question - I was talking to a friend in the Carolinas and he mentioned a license to collect fossils, or maybe it was just artifacts in S.C. Do we need to apply for any license in order to keep teeth, etc?

No license needed and Yes you can keep ANYTHING you find!

[WreckWench]

I'd love to go along, but right now it looks like there's no way to get out of working on the 22nd.

Hey girl...can you do Sat/Sun/Monday? That can work too if you can't get the 22nd off! And its a SHORT drive for you too!

[bpro]

I have a question - I was talking to a friend in the Carolinas and he mentioned a license to collect fossils, or maybe it was just artifacts in S.C. Do we need to apply for any license in order to keep teeth, etc?

No license needed and Yes you can keep ANYTHING you find!

Cool! I have to admit...I'm terrified of these dives! Excited, too, but mostly terrified that I'm going to get lost and swept into Charleston Harbor or something. I'm crossing my 50th dive during this trip to so maybe I can have a special someone buddy up with me for it

[WreckWench]

URGENT!!

The "PUNK" is on the loose and going "Detroit"....

What does this mean???

It means she was born and raised in Detroit and is about go "DETROIT" on those who still have outstanding docs and money!

This trip is almost upon us and I'm finalizing several other people who we expect to be able to join us and fill out the boat. We have not heard from several of you despite several attempts and we need to confirm your spot, get your docs and get any balances due or you will lose your spot and any monies already paid.

Please respond to the message(s) you'll get from ScubaPunk and/or Accounting. Thank you! kamala

[ScubaPunk]

Please respond to my emails to make sure I have your information correct.

Check the first post in this thread. If anything is not correct, let me know NOW!!

Specifically check your arrival and departure dates and whether you are listed as SO or DO, and any extras.

[WreckWench]

Cool! I have to admit...I'm terrified of these dives! Excited, too, but mostly terrified that I'm going to get lost and swept into Charleston Harbor or something. I'm crossing my 50th dive during this trip to so maybe I can have a special someone buddy up with me for it

Don't be spooked...I KNOW how you dive and you'll do wonderful! I promise you won't be swept away...we are a LONG LONG LONG ways from the harbor!

Besides I bet I know someone 'special' who would dive with you....that is if you'd dive with her!

[WreckWench]

GREAT NEWS....

AA has a weekend saver from Dallas to Char

Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) Columbia, SC (CAE) $238 ...this is only a short drive away....you can still join this trip!

[bpro]

Come on everyone, fill up these boats!

Also, can we talk equipment? I've not dived in these conditions before....so besides the obvious scuba basics, I have:
- a primary light (C8 LED)
- backup light (oxycheq backup)
- 3mm full wetsuit

Do we need:
- SMB/safety sausage
- tank marker....or doesn't it do much good?
- knife
- alligator repellent??

Also I read that Bill was going to try to make the river picks...should we pack a screwdriver or something else to dig in?

What else??

[WreckWench]

Chris darling you ask great questions! See below in red for the answers! -ww

Come on everyone, fill up these boats!

Also, can we talk equipment? I've not dived in these conditions before....so besides the obvious scuba basics, I have:
- a primary light (C8 LED) - Good...this is one of those times were BIGGER LIGHT or MORE LIGHT IS BETTER!!!
- backup light (oxycheq backup) - Check!
- 3mm full wetsuit - Should be MORE than adequate!

Do we need:
- SMB/safety sausage - yes but the boat will supply one at no charge if you want to use those and they are specially rigged for this environment. He only asks that if you damage or lose it that you replace it! Having used mine and the boat's...I now prefer the boats!
- tank marker....or doesn't it do much good? - SURE! I think that could help find your buddy if you got separated.
- knife - Not needed but you are always welcome to bring one!
- alligator repellent?? - Not needed...they do not like 'RUSHING WATER' so are rarely near us.

Also I read that Bill was going to try to make the river picks...should we pack a screwdriver or something else to dig in? - Bill's friend has made some very nice ones up...(Bill has been busy building a dive shop so will have them for next year if we do this trip). If you buy the high quality brass ones with a very long pick...(AGAIN BIGGER/LONGER IS BETTER) they are $30. If you want to DIY...Do It Yourself...get an 8in long Philips head screwdriver and drill a hole in the handle to attach a lanyard (THIS IS CRITICAL AS YOU WILL LOSE IT WITHOUT A LANYARD!)

Now to find several more people to join us on this really cool trip. Maybe we won't run them anymore if people are not interested.

What else??

[bpro]

OK cool! I need to invest in some more lanyards

So you are saying that Bill's buddy has made some river picks and we can buy one in Charleston when we get there? That would be a cool souvenir too, to go with any fossils or other finds!