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[WreckWench]

For those attending the Oct 8th SD/Fun Days at Athens Tx.

I hope you will keep an open mind in finding some different ways to entertain ourselfs above and below the water while we are there. one thing we might do is take advantage of the low vis and have a treasure hunt. I have talked with calvin and he is putting together some really Cool prizes to give away for any contest we can come up with. also if you have a compass but never learned how to use it you can ask some of those who do. thats really the whole thing about our SD get together is to share Info and Fun plus BBQ some food over a grill, camp in the Great Outdoors wake-up and dive in the lake. some of us will be there friday late afternon and I would imagine most of you will get there saturday and stay for the day or camp with us saturday night. we could even work on a SD theme song around the campfire? Who Knows

Be open minded, Be yourself, Be there

B2B

That is so awesome! Sounds like Calvin is really going out of his way for SD again! He has been great to our group!

[Bubble2Bubble]

Yep WW he has been a Big Supporter of SD over the years!

talked with him today about putting the treasure chest filled with marti-gra beads + ? in the lake somewhere?
and putting up plastic tape tied on UW objects in certain places giving clues to the chests location or to the other pieces of tape that may hold the secret location on them

return the chest with all its contents and Win the Grand Prize


Thats one contest out of a few more planned that SD weekend.

For those who have never been there before here's what you might have as far as the vis goes.

Vis and Temp updates here

B2B

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Edited by Bubble2Bubble, 29 September 2005 - 03:00 PM.

[Bubble2Bubble]

This is a pic of the Liftbag Course I took there this year. This course can take you to the next level of diving which is commercial.

not for everybody but not to be overlooked either

B2B

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[sun50]

Since Athens was my 1st opportunity to meet some of the SD folks(4th of July) and I had a great time meeting people; I am feeling sorry for myself since I won;t be able to make this one. My soon to be new extended family has me running in about 6 directions at once right now. Oh; I got engaged about two weeks ago!, so my diving costs will skyrocket very soon as Becky is taking her O/W with my son this December.
You guys have a great time; as I know you will; and hopefully we can catch you all on the next Athens adventure.
Doug

[BeachBunny]

Since Athens was my 1st opportunity to meet some of the SD folks(4th of July) and I had a great time meeting people; I am feeling sorry for myself since I won;t be able to make this one. My soon to be new extended family has me running in about 6 directions at once right now. Oh; I got engaged about two weeks ago!, so my diving costs will skyrocket very soon as Becky is taking her O/W with my son this December.
You guys have a great time; as I know you will; and hopefully we can catch you all on the next Athens adventure.
Doug

Congrats on the engagement Doug!!

[Twinklez]

In the immortal words of Rodney King, " Can't we just all get along?"

Was it Rodney King or that white guy that got beat up about the same time? I was just thinking of that this afternoon.....everyone seems a bit on edge on this post and others.

Let's all just drink a beer or two at out puters and celebrate differing opinions and the freedom to express them!!

Don't mean to stray from the topic, but to answer your question BeachBunny:

Rodney King was the man who was beat up by the police in LA while being arrested for alleged drunk driving and drugs. Reginald Denny was the man who was pulled out of his truck and beat to near death during the riots that resulted from the verdict in the Rodney King beating criminal case. After the beating of Reginald Denny, Rodney King went live on TV and made the request "Can't we all just get along." Rodney King then sued LAPD and was awarded a very large amount of money in the million dollar range if I remember right. Reginald Denny received assistance to pay his hospital bills from donations collected by law enforcement, fire fighters, etc. Rodney King has since been arrested again for drugs and alcohol and has no more of his money left. Reginald Denny, last I knew, was still on state disability and unable to work, his face disfigured for life.

Both were terrible tragedies.

Edited by Twinklez, 30 September 2005 - 07:22 PM.

[Bubble2Bubble]

After recovering this from the bottom all I did was put some gas in it and checked the oil and then fired it up a drove off

Oct sounds like a great month for SD starting on the 1st with clear springs than athens then stillhouse and just think halloween is comin... somebody plan something!

Congrats Doug All the best for your new family

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[Mermaid Lady]

For those attending the Oct 8th SD/Fun Days at Athens Tx.

I hope you will keep an open mind in finding some different ways to entertain ourselfs above and below the water while we are there. one thing we might do is take advantage of the low vis and have a treasure hunt. I have talked with calvin and he is putting together some really Cool prizes to give away for any contest we can come up with. also if you have a compass but never learned how to use it you can ask some of those who do. thats really the whole thing about our SD get together is to share Info and Fun plus BBQ some food over a grill, camp in the Great Outdoors wake-up and dive in the lake. some of us will be there friday late afternon and I would imagine most of you will get there saturday and stay for the day or camp with us saturday night. we could even work on a SD theme song around the campfire? Who Knows

Be open minded, Be yourself,  Be there

B2B

I'll be there, looking forward to a good time with my friends.

I'll bring some CD's. Who else knows how to dance?

[Bubble2Bubble]

Teresa
Good idea Ill bring my Getto Blaster/ CD player.

I cant Dance but I can move my hips back and forth





B2B

[Prairie Diver]

Teresa
Good idea Ill bring my Getto Blaster/ CD player.

I cant Dance but I can move my hips back and forth





B2B

Like heck you can't dance... I have danced with you before.... Too much alchohal or are you being modest... The secret is out... Cozumel will forever haunt you... by the way your a great dancer...

[Bubble2Bubble]

Thanks Jay
But.... After two trips around with the tequila train at Senoir Frogs in Coz I think everyone was a great dancer

but thanks for reminding me how much fun it was to get out and dance with nextrail and you! Its always Fun to get out and meet our SD members

Ya no Nextrail is hooked-up now...What are we doing wrong Jay


B2B

[shaggie]

BB
Oct 8th sounds about right for me. I hope others will post as well.
dallas area folks can come over for the day or set-up a tent and stay the weekend and dont forget that there are hotels right around the corner. I think this will be a great idea to end the north american diving season and we can dive on the SD.com spaceship and dust her off alittle. dont think about it.... Just Do It SDs.


WW

I love Athens...especially the hot tub!!!

Honey you will need a hot tub when you get back Right?

Lets get together in the SD fashion and have a Grand ole Time
Here's some members of our last get together at Athens..Remember?

B2B

End of the season! You're kidding right? The Texas lakes are just starting to clear up again November. 7mm farmerjohn and a 5mm jacket-Dive, Dive, Dive!

[ScubaPunk]

Teresa
Good idea Ill bring my Getto Blaster/ CD player.

I cant Dance but I can move my hips back and forth





B2B

Like heck you can't dance... I have danced with you before.... Too much alchohal or are you being modest... The secret is out... Cozumel will forever haunt you... by the way your a great dancer...

Ok! Will we see you there??

[Whisper]

I'm not 100% for this weekend, because I've made a commitment to spend Friday/Saturday at the deer lease, but late Saturday or Sunday is a real possibility for me. I really enjoy diving Athens and I'd love to be there just to meet everyone. I'll see what I can do.

"Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for
anything, but they still bring a smile to your face
when you push them down a flight of stairs."

[Bubble2Bubble]

Shaggie
Ok lets put another dive meeting together for Dec or Jan?
in the meantime come on over this weekend

Whisper
I hope you get lucky on a dear friday and are able to come
over and dive with us this weekend also

I'll be there at about 3:00pm friday until sunday.

B2B