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Lee Bell - 07 Mar 2006 16:10 GMT

The ship is not even sunk yet and I already have people lining up to dive on
it. I sense another rec.scuba dive in the making. If it's going to happen,
I might as well start keeping track of it unless there's someone else
interested in taking the lead.

Rather than look back to try and figure out who has expressed interest, I'll
simply offer the opportunity to anyone interested to do so now. I captured
only three names as they went by: hh, Magilla and Chuck, a friend from
another forum. If I missed your name, please accept my apology and send it
again. If you do not use a real name and e-mail address in rec.scuba,
please send a private message to me that includes both as well as something
to remind me to keep your information confidential.

This is an expression of interest, not a commitment to the trip. It will
keep you in the loop until the ship is available for diving and more
detailed plans are being made.

Lee

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Rick Simms - 07 Mar 2006 21:35 GMT

>The ship is not even sunk yet and I already have people lining up to dive on
>it. I sense another rec.scuba dive in the making. If it's going to happen,
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>
>Lee

This would take place on the Wednesday before the "Reefing of Greg"
event. Two sinkings in one month; a new rec scuba record.

********************************************************************************
From the Pensacola Vistors webpage.

http://www.visitpensacola.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=125

*Tentative Timeline for Reefing Events*

(snip the precursor events)

On or around May 15, 2006
Tow Oriskany to Reefing Location 25 miles SSE off the coast of
Pensacola

On or around May 17, 2006
Final Reefing Commencing at First Light (Expect up to 8 hours)
*ALL DATES ARE TENATIVE & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Rick Simms

Business meetings are important because they demonstrate
how many people a company can operate without.

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cavey_curtis@$$ yahoo.com - 07 Mar 2006 22:36 GMT

> The ship is not even sunk yet and I already have people lining up to dive
> on it. I sense another rec.scuba dive in the making. If it's going to
> happen, I might as well start keeping track of it unless there's someone
> else interested in taking the lead.

Definitely don't want the lead, and would probably opt out of that one
done as an open group.

I figure to do that one with just some trusted friends.

Sorry if I'm sounding "elitist", but that's gonna be recreational limits
at the deck, definite tech dive to the sand, if sunk as planned.

Curtis

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Lee Bell - 08 Mar 2006 01:11 GMT

> Definitely don't want the lead, and would probably opt out of that one
> done as an open group.

I don't mind taking the lead on this one.

> I figure to do that one with just some trusted friends.
> Sorry if I'm sounding "elitist", but that's gonna be recreational limits
> at the deck, definite tech dive to the sand, if sunk as planned.

Your choice, of course.

Personally, I don't intend to take responsibility for anyone that I don't
accept as a buddy before the dive starts. I think there's room on this ship
for everyone. The superstructure, which should be plenty interesting
enough, is well within recreational limits. The flight deck is, more or
less, at recreational limits and anything below that is definitely
technical. For the most part, I think the people in this group have a
pretty good handle on their limits and the good sense to stay within them .
. . no matter how much I may disagree with their politics. Those that don't
or won't, should pass on this one. Like I said to one of our mutual
friends, I don't want to have to explain to anyone's wife why their
husband's body is severely beaten because he did something stupid enough to
cost us our second dive.

Personally, I hope to do a bit of learning and get some practice in before
scheduling a trip to the Oriskany. At present, I'm not likely to go much
below the flight deck or, for that matter, spend a lot of time even at that
depth. I'll have to see how things go between now and then, but I doubt
I'll ever see the sand the Oriskany is sitting on. I can live with that . .
. literally.

Lee

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cavey_curtis@$$ yahoo.com - 08 Mar 2006 03:51 GMT

>> Sorry if I'm sounding "elitist", but that's gonna be recreational limits
>> at the deck, definite tech dive to the sand, if sunk as planned.

> Your choice, of course.

I know. Sometimes I feel like I need to make such choices, this is one
time.

> Personally, I don't intend to take responsibility for anyone that I don't
> accept as a buddy before the dive starts.

I'm going one step farther. I'll pass rather than be uncomfortable with
such a trip unnecisarily.

> I think there's room on this ship for everyone. The superstructure, which
> should be plenty interesting enough, is well within recreational limits.
> The flight deck is, more or less, at recreational limits and anything
> below that is definitely technical. For the most part, I think the
> people in this group have a pretty good handle on their limits and the
> good sense to stay within them .

Maybe, maybe not.

> . . no matter how much I may disagree with their politics. Those that
> don't or won't, should pass on this one.

Agreed.

> Like I said to one of our mutual friends, I don't want to have to explain
> to anyone's wife why their husband's body is severely beaten because he
> did something stupid enough to cost us our second dive.

I like that one.

> Personally, I hope to do a bit of learning and get some practice in before
> scheduling a trip to the Oriskany. At present, I'm not likely to go much
> below the flight deck or, for that matter, spend a lot of time even at
> that depth. I'll have to see how things go between now and then, but I
> doubt I'll ever see the sand the Oriskany is sitting on. I can live with
> that . . . literally.

Agreed.

Curtis

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Popeye - 08 Mar 2006 01:53 GMT

> The ship is not even sunk yet and I already have people lining up to dive
> on it. I sense another rec.scuba dive in the making. If it's going to
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> keep you in the loop until the ship is available for diving and more
> detailed plans are being made.

You missed me.

I've been planning for several years.

I originally moved to Atlanta in order to be within diving distance of the
dive.

From: Popeye - view profile
Date: Fri, Jan 23 2004 4:31 am
Email: buzcutt...@aol.com (Popeye)
Groups: rec.scuba

>From: Brian Nadwidny nadwi...@excite.com Date: 1/22/04 3:25 PM Eastern
>Standard Time Message-id: <401031D9.2901B...@excite.com>

>Popeye wrote:

>> No thanks.

>> We have more than enough.

>Cool. Next time it's your turn to drive can I come?

Absolutely.

And I think the ultimate sneak dive would be to ride the Oriskany down.

Popeye
"Naked force has settled more issues in history
than any other factor.The contrary opinion 'violence
never solves anything' is wishful thinking at its worst."

> Lee

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Grumman-581 - 08 Mar 2006 05:56 GMT

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Depending upon when it was and such, I would be interested... Hmmm... Let's
see... Twin HP-120s on the back... An AL80 under each arm... 400 cu-ft of
air... Yeah, I think I can do it...

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Lee Bell - 08 Mar 2006 11:21 GMT

You're on the list.

> Depending upon when it was and such, I would be interested... Hmmm...
> Let's
> see... Twin HP-120s on the back... An AL80 under each arm... 400 cu-ft of
> air... Yeah, I think I can do it...

I'm sure you can. Just remember that, if you take too long to reach the
surface, it's a long swim back to shore.

Lee

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