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Scuba Forum / General / August 2006kind of new to this
I got certified about eight years ago, and never did any diving after my open water dives. I finally have the chance to try again, but am not sure where to start. I've been to several shops about a refresher course, but they've all been pretty rude. Is this normal? What do I need to do to get back into this? Is túisce deoch ná scéal, Emily <yahoo@yahoo.com> rista: > What do I need to do to get back into this? Go to a friendly scuba board and run away from rec.scuba  SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > I got certified about eight years ago, and never did any diving after my > open water dives. I finally have the chance to try again, but am not > sure where to start. I've been to several shops about a refresher > course, but they've all been pretty rude. Is this normal? What do I > need to do to get back into this? A real personna would help here. A huge majority of divers, especially those "trained" by "puppy mills" never dive again. If you are for real, look for a local dive club or two, go to a meeting or two, and start there. >> I got certified about eight years ago, and never did any diving after my >> open water dives. I finally have the chance to try again, but am not [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > If you are for real, look for a local dive club or two, go to a meeting or > two, and start there. Actually, the reason I never dove again is because I started flying at least 5 days a week shortly after I got certified. Kind of hard to get a dive in with that kind of frequency - and my training wasn't any kind of "puppy mill" thing. Believe me, I'm familiar with the concept. I guess I was wrong even trying to get back into it. Hell, I thought pilots were unfriendly towards outsiders. > Actually, the reason I never dove again is because I started flying at > least 5 days a week shortly after I got certified. Kind of hard to get [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I guess I was wrong even trying to get back into it. Hell, I thought > pilots were unfriendly towards outsiders. You may or not be an "outsider"; That definition is yours. Most dive shops exist and thrive on selling gear and training to divers that are new and ignorant. Hence snorkel sales. If you are real, and really want to get back into diving, you came to the right place. yahoo@yahoo.com doesnt exactly brand you as anything or anyone real. >> Actually, the reason I never dove again is because I started flying at >> least 5 days a week shortly after I got certified. Kind of hard to get [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > yahoo@yahoo.com doesnt exactly brand you as anything or anyone real. Why would I not be real? I do not use my real name or email address on newgroups for security reasons. I like to keep my address my own business. Last I checked, there is nothing wrong with that. > Why would I not be real? I do not use my real name or email address on > newgroups for security reasons. I like to keep my address my own > business. Last I checked, there is nothing wrong with that. A huge majority of us understand that completely. What you need to understand is the troll and liar level of integers here. If you are for real, my email address is real, as is Stars. Star is a very accomplished and known instructor. And real. And a lady. By all means, dont trust anyone here who has no real e-mail address. No one is picking on you, if you are for real. If you are for real, and have the brains God gave a flea, the information and contacts you seek are readily available. >> Why would I not be real? I do not use my real name or email address on >> newgroups for security reasons. I like to keep my address my own [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > If you are for real, and have the brains God gave a flea, the information > and contacts you seek are readily available. No, actually, the contacts I seek AREN'T readily available. If I had a clue where to go from here, I wouldn't be posting here. If you think that means I have the brains of a flea, good for you. I really don't care what some random person think of me. And believe it or not, I am not exactly new to usenet, and have never had an issue with a fake email address. > No, actually, the contacts I seek AREN'T readily available. No, really, they are. If I'm smart enough to do this, you sure as heck are. Collectively, we share a brain. So give yourself a little credit. Where in Tejas are you. I find it hard to believe that there isn't a dive instructor down there somewhere that will take your business. <snip> It would be helpful to know what part of the country you're from if you want anyone to give you specific pointers. If you only have an OW certification (sorta like Private Pilot without Instrument Airplane), my suggestion would be to ask around your area for good instructors and go take an Advanced Open Water course. This will refresh your skills and perhaps teach you some new ones. Along the way, you'll meet some divers you can get together with to go diving later. To me, diving seems a lot like flying. In both, careful planning is essential, it looks easy when it's done competently, and being able to do the emergency drills matters. Oh, and both are in indecent amount of fun... John Eells (real name, not real e-mail address; I hate spam!) > <snip> > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > John Eells (real name, not real e-mail address; I hate spam!) I'd thought about the Advanced OW, but don't really know how to go about finding a good class. Then I also realized that since I don't know anyone else who dives, it might be a pointless exercise. Does it matter what agency does the AOW? Does it have to be the same one who did my OW? >> <snip> >> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >anyone else who dives, it might be a pointless exercise. Does it matter >what agency does the AOW? Does it have to be the same one who did my OW? No, it really doesn't matter, or shouldn't. Some instructors with big egos will say "oh, you have XYZ. You're not really qualified". Bullshit. It's more about your experience. Which is what I'd suggest you get, first. Do some diving, then work on your AOW. Where are you located? Someone mentioned Tejas. I'm in Austin and am a PADI OWSI. And you should be able to figure out how to reach me. Signaturedillon 666 permissions of The Beast >>> Why would I not be real? I do not use my real name or email address on >>> newgroups for security reasons. I like to keep my address my own [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >that means I have the brains of a flea, good for you. I really don't >care what some random person think of me. Scotty is just projecting. He's that one guy every group has that sucks up to the regulars and generally acts like a pissy little baby to newcomers. >And believe it or not, I am not exactly new to usenet, and have never >had an issue with a fake email address. Most hardened Usenet people use a fake email or one that is nothing but a spam trap. But, you're arguing with an idiot. Even Carl, loser troll extraordinaire, bitch slaps him on a regular basis. > Most hardened Usenet people use a fake email or one that is nothing > but a spam trap. But, you're arguing with an idiot. Even Carl, loser > troll extraordinaire, bitch slaps him on a regular basis. Why dont you try your hand at it, tough guy? You got your braggin a.s slapped up proper, keep it up. >> Most hardened Usenet people use a fake email or one that is nothing >> but a spam trap. But, you're arguing with an idiot. Even Carl, loser [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > You got your braggin a.s slapped up proper, keep it up. You know, if you ever sounded like more than a tough acting teenager people might just take you seriously instead of writing you off as a drunken loser and fool. >> Most hardened Usenet people use a fake email or one that is nothing >> but a spam trap. But, you're arguing with an idiot. Even Carl, loser [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >You got your braggin a.s slapped up proper, keep it up. To the contrary and I certainly don't brag. "It ain't bragging if it's true." > >You got your braggin a.s slapped up proper, keep it up. > To the contrary and I certainly don't brag. "It ain't bragging if > it's true." I see that you got your braggin a.s slapped around a couple more times today. Rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined > I see that I got my braggin a.s slapped around a couple > more times today. Yep, that's Scotty! SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> > whined [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Yep, that's Scotty! how sad. what a pity. poor carLito the Loser. he really has the aLL creativity and inteLLect of a 13 year oLd chiLd poor carLito. Is túisce deoch ná scéal, bob crownfield <crownfield@verizon.net> rista: >> Rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" > pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined >>> I see that I got my braggin a.s slapped around a couple >>> more times today. >> >> Yep, that's Scotty! > > how sad. what a pity. Yes, Scotty's a rather sad character. But it's not a pity. It's hiliarious. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > >> Most hardened Usenet people use a fake email or one that is nothing > >> but a spam trap. But, you're arguing with an idiot. Even Carl, loser [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > To the contrary and I certainly don't brag. "It ain't bragging if > it's true." Only if you're a Texan. > Scotty is just projecting. He's that one guy every group has that > sucks up to the regulars and generally acts like a pissy little baby > to newcomers. f.ck off, John. You haven't been around long enough to judge. Scott is one of the regulars. Not only is he an experienced diver, he's worked at just about ever aspect of the dive industry, including design and manufacturing. You're not even close to being in the same league. Lee >> Scotty is just projecting. He's that one guy every group has that >> sucks up to the regulars and generally acts like a pissy little baby [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >about ever aspect of the dive industry, including design and manufacturing. >You're not even close to being in the same league. Perhaps as a diver. I outshine him in every other aspect of life. >>f.ck off, John. You haven't been around long enough to judge. Scott is >>one [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> > Perhaps as a diver. I outshine him in every other aspect of life. Your ego is certainly bigger. >>>f.ck off, John. You haven't been around long enough to judge. Scott is >>>one [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Your ego is certainly bigger. I disagree. Or perhaps, it's less fragile. The book, "The Last Dive" pointed out how common it is for divers to have fragile egos. > I disagree. Or perhaps, it's less fragile. The book, "The Last Dive" > pointed out how common it is for divers to have fragile egos. That's only because as macho as we all may be, often the ocean can be mas macho and that's humbling. You're fortunate you only dive in lakes. >> I disagree. Or perhaps, it's less fragile. The book, "The Last Dive" >> pointed out how common it is for divers to have fragile egos. > >That's only because as macho as we all may be, often the ocean can be mas >macho and that's humbling. You're fortunate you only dive in lakes. I have snorkeled and swam in the ocean, though:-) Speaking of lakes, the folks I dove with today mentioned Lake Superior and her surges and her current. How it was like the ocean but colder. I didn't initiate the conversation. Is túisce deoch ná scéal, John Hanson <jhanson@northernlinks.com> rista: > I didn't initiate the conversation. You were too busy starting at his chest. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Is túisce deoch ná scéal, John Hanson <jhanson@northernlinks.com> >rista: > >> I didn't initiate the conversation. > >You were too busy starting at his chest. That was good, Carl. Why can't you other posts be free from lameness? Is túisce deoch ná scéal, John Hanson <jhanson@northernlinks.com> rista: > That was good, Carl. So, Mr. Expert. What are the best weightlifting exercizes to prepare a person for scuba diving? SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >Is túisce deoch ná scéal, John Hanson ><jhanson@northernlinks.com> rista: [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >So, Mr. Expert. What are the best weightlifting exercizes to >prepare a person for scuba diving? Front squats and stiff legged deadlifts. Carrying my tanks works for me. Al >>Is túisce deoch ná scéal, John Hanson >><jhanson@northernlinks.com> rista: [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Front squats and stiff legged deadlifts. >> I disagree. Or perhaps, it's less fragile. The book, "The Last Dive" >> pointed out how common it is for divers to have fragile egos. > >That's only because as macho as we all may be, often the ocean can be mas >macho and that's humbling. You're fortunate you only dive in lakes. Oh, lakes can kill you just as dead. All you need is a robust ego. Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. Signaturedillon 666 permissions of The Beast > Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know > of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. I would have, a couple of times, but I'm lucky. And smarter now. > Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know > of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. You knew one. MJB, rest in peace. Three are quite a few macho types here. I'd venture to say that most of those who have been diving longest fit that description. Not all, of course, but way back when some of us started diving, the only people that did it were known to have a death wish. The idea that diving is safe is a relatively recent concept. Most who have been diving a long time were, and still are, risk takers. Lee >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Lee Lee; It's been a few years since I've visited this group. Did something happen to Black? Wayne > Lee; > > It's been a few years since I've visited this group. Did something > happen to Black? > > Wayne Yes; he is missing and presumed dead for several years now. http://www.cdnn.info/industry/i021228/i021228.html > >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know > >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Wayne He went missing shortly before he was to meet with Popeye and others to settle a wager on who would accumulate the most bottom time. His boat trailer was found near Lake Michigan, but not him or the boat. Based on comments he'd made and some personal problems he had outsude of the diving community, it's presumed he committed suicide. >> >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >> >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >comments he'd made and some personal problems he had outsude of the >diving community, it's presumed he committed suicide. Gee whiz that's too bad. I remeber the volley's that went back and forth in the group. He seemed like a nice guy. As I remember, he got under a lot of folks skin though. >>> >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >>> >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >forth in the group. He seemed like a nice guy. As I remember, he got >under a lot of folks skin though. Here? You're kidding me. >>>> >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >>>> >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > >Here? You're kidding me. You're a lake diver john. Aren't you? >>>>> >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >>>>> >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > >You're a lake diver john. Aren't you? For the next two months, yes. >>? >>? It's been a few years since I've visited this group. Did something [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > forth in the group. He seemed like a nice guy. As I remember, he got > under a lot of folks skin though. Here's your buddy, seeming like a nice guy, wishing death to his fellow divers: Remember, he's a Doctor of Medicine. =========== From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: Update (longish) Date: 2000/04/24 Have been gone for a week, diving. Did little Richie make a boo-boo. So sorry (where's my violin). You have my deepest regrets (yeah, regretting that you don't get your a.s kicked up your esophagus). Fear not little Richie, you may learn that threats in the real world have more punch than threats in cyberspace. Doesn't surprise me to see you crying to your support group of losers here on rec.scuba. Poetic justice. MJB From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: George Horn, The Welching Loser Date: 2000-09-18 06:10:06 PST YOU LAZY LYING POS, find the initial post yourself a.shole. You are not worth my time, and YOU OWE ME AN APOLOGY BIG TIME. I looked at your lousy website between 4 and 8 weeks ago. YOU FIND THE VISIT AND YOU APOLOGIZE FOR CALLING ME A LIAR. You, Scott, Popeye, and a host of others here make rec.scuba the waste of time it is, filled with a.shole lying jerks. May your software fail as well as you do, what a total childish jerk you are. MJB From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: George Horn, The Welching Loser Date: 2000-09-15 08:00:09 PST You are an a.shole EXTRAORDINAIRE, a.shole, and I looked at your website long enough ago to know that YOU SUCK and IT SUCKS, no matter how important you think you are. You didn't even list my first visit probably a month or two ago, YOU ACCUSING JERK. Better do your homework a little better, a.shole!!! Just looked at a GOOD SOURCE of reef fish identification, you know the book, by Paul Humann, and learned that only two species of Hippocampus are found in the Caribbean, H. reidi and H. erectus, with the latter ranging as far north as Nova Scotia. Now given that there are about 25 species of seahorses with most being found in tropical areas, it is a reasonable question to ask if the New York City species is tropical or temperate. You are such a flaming loser, a.shole. May your product sell as well as it deserves, judging by the kind of a.shole you appear to be. Have a nice rant now, you belong here with George and his pals. MJB From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: Above 30 ft? Date: 2000/07/10 Dipshit, YOU ARE OUTA YOUR LEAGUE. DCI includes DCS and AGE, and volume changes are greatest above 30 ft. GOD DAMN, your only purpose here is to be a FLAMING HEMORRHOID. The poster wants to understand a concept, why DCS or AGE are most likely above 30 ft. Go harass nydivecon or cyberdiver or el stroko now. MJB It's hard to believe anyone would think poorly of this kind, gentle, departed soul. mjblac...@my-deja.com wrote: > Still waiting...Randy, the bullshit artist, Milak... > You've been called out, but keep hiding. Silence=Guilty. MJB Sorry, not much of a bullshit artist, but I'm not bad at drawing ophthalmologists from Wisconsin ... how's this? /\ /\ ( \\ // ) \ \\ // / \_\\||||//_/ \/ _ _ \ \/|(O)(O)| \/ | | _____________\/ \ / // // |____| // || / \ //| \| \ 0 0 / // \ ) V / \____/ // \ / ( / "" \ /_________| |_/ / /\ / | || / / / / \ || | | | | | || | | | | | || |_| |_| |_|| \_\ \_\ \_\\ Black'2000 |\/\//||\/||/\\|OOOO||//\|\||/\?/\||/ Search Result 85 From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: MHK is stupid View: Complete Thread (57 articles) Original Format Newsgroups: rec.scuba Date: 2000/03/03 Scott, You are a lying, dangerous, hypocritical, ranting piece of sh.t, suffering from foot-in-mouth disease. To prove my point, look at my 2/29/00 post to you on the MJB thread. I don't have time to repeat it here, but I suppose if I were some low-life dive-shop boy like you, I could. I should have titled this thread MHK AND Scott are stupid. Go kill yourselves with a deep deco dive, and the world will be a better place. MJB Search Result 4 From: Popeye (buzcutt...@aol.com) Subject: Re: MJB,SQIRMING DIVE BUFOON View: Complete Thread (17 articles) Original Format Newsgroups: rec.scuba Date: 2000-10-25 09:01:20 PST >What's amazing is how you can't get over it, in your case a lost bet.>In Popeye's case, exposed lies. Here's some exposure for ya, laughing boy. >>http://www.egroups.com/group/Techdivers-CA "Some requests for membership will require a brief bio of the potential member's recent technical diving history and training level/org. In this case, it helps to know someone who's already a member. Persons who go by the monikers of Michael J. Black MD, John P. Delaney or Gene Greenberg are not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons." Michael J. Black MD, not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons. Michael J. Black MD, not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons. Michael J. Black MD, not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons. Michael J. Black MD, not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons. Michael J. Black MD, not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons. Michael J. Black MD, not allowed membership to the list for the obvious reasons. Whoo Hoo! What. An. a.s. Hole... Banned as useless, by an entire state! Bleedin Spectacular! I think Dan should put that in The best of R.S Back in the dumpster, spanky. YLAM Message 69 in thread From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: Maffatone dies using custom equipment. View this article only Newsgroups: rec.scuba Date: 2000-08-14 11:30:50 PST Fact: You are WRONG. Fact: McGuire WAS diving DIR when he died, and DIR has subsequently changed its tank marking procedures. Fact: WKPP divers ARE getting bent. Fact: You need to open your eyes, dickweed, and stop spewing bullshit, because Fact: DIR represents loudmouthed, misinformed jerks like you, and Denial Is Rampant(DIR). MJB Search Result 239 From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: Doria Deaths View: Complete Thread (9 articles) Original Format Newsgroups: rec.scuba Date: 2000/06/23 Thanks Tony, I'll have a look at Esquire. And while I'm here, I should say to Scott Koplin, who said on November 4, 1997, "Hello all, My name is Scott Koplin. I have 15 logged dives, and about 30 unlogged...," has anyone ever smashed your face, you ex-Marine pussy? I'm looking forward to meeting you someday (tip: stay in very good physical condition, but then you should anyway if you are DIR). MJB :-) Message 16 in thread From: mjblac...@my-deja.com (mjblac...@my-deja.com) Subject: Re: MJB critiques his DIR dive View this article only Newsgroups: rec.scuba Date: 2000/06/14 a.shole, S2. MHK prepped the freakin rig, HIS rig. HE said the screws were loose. I did not personally check the screws. Get the f.ck OUTA HERE, Gault. Here we go again, you and the DIR loudmouths jumping to stupid, dipshit conclusions. And you know what Gault, I still like Toyotas instead of Chevys (even though I own a Corvette). You might as well tell me not to like Toyotas, if you think my opinion will change about DIR. S2 U POS. MJB SignaturePopeye "If one does as God does enough times, one will become as God is." -Dr. Hannibal Lector. www.finalprotectivefire.com >>>? >>>? It's been a few years since I've visited this group. Did something [quoted text clipped - 222 lines] >I own a Corvette). You might as well tell me not to like Toyotas, >if you think my opinion will change about DIR. S2 U POS. MJB Oh! He was a nasty f.ck wasn't he. Perhaps someone helped him commit suicide. Honestly, I didn't follow his posts that closely. Sorry. Wayne > Oh! He was a nasty f.ck wasn't he. Perhaps someone helped him commit > suicide. Honestly, I didn't follow his posts that closely. Sorry. > > Wayne He surely was. Think nothing of it, you've been gone a while. Others, like John Francis and Ken Johnson, try and remake his evil persona occasionally to suit their own purpose, but it's hopeless. I had finally arranged a meet that MJB couldn't squirm out of, but it seems he beat me another way... Although I'm still not sure it was a suicide. >> Oh! He was a nasty f.ck wasn't he. Perhaps someone helped him commit >> suicide. Honestly, I didn't follow his posts that closely. Sorry. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Although I'm still not sure it was a suicide. You might have something there. If Black had enemies here, I can only imagine what his non-Internet life was like. Thanks to all for the enlightenment. Let's talk wet now. Wayne > Oh! He was a nasty f.ck wasn't he. Perhaps someone helped him commit > suicide. Honestly, I didn't follow his posts that closely. Sorry. It seems he was nicer in person that he was here, at least if you believe some of the things those he usually dove with said after he was gone. He's not the first that was like that and won't be the last. Lee > He went missing shortly before he was to meet with Popeye and others to > settle a wager on who would accumulate the most bottom time. His boat > trailer was found near Lake Michigan, but not him or the boat. Based on > comments he'd made and some personal problems he had outsude of the > diving community, it's presumed he committed suicide. I'm still betting on the alien abduction theory. Or pirates, which would explain the missing boat. His voice, as recorded on my answering machine about a week before he went missing, was not one of a suicidally-depressed man. To this day, I'm still kicking myself for erasing the message. It could have brought me riches on eBay. > It's been a few years since I've visited this group. Did something > happen to Black? Indeed it did. Sometime around the end of 2002, he went diving and didn't come back. As I recall, his boat trailer and car were found at the ramp. He was never found. I don't remember if they found the boat or not. There's been some official speculation that it might have been suicide, but I don't think anyone knows. It turns out he had some rather severe employment and other personal problems as well as being one of this group's less stable personalities. He's presumed to be dead. Lee Is túisce deoch ná scéal, "Lee Bell" <pleebell2@bellsouth.net> rista: > Most who have been diving a long time were, and > still are, collecting new brain lesions with every dive. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Lee The insurance companies sure thought we were risk takers back in the late '60s :) I was young, so didn't think so--at the time. Dan >> Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I don't know >> of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let ego kill them. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Lee MJB once bragged about, with his thousand-plus dives, going solo diving, on a dead boat, in Lake Superior, IIRC, with no fins, because he had forgotten them. SignaturePopeye "If one does as God does enough times, one will become as God is." -Dr. Hannibal Lector. www.finalprotectivefire.com > MJB once bragged about, with his thousand-plus dives, going solo diving, > on a dead boat, in Lake Superior, IIRC, with no fins, because he had > forgotten them. It's a lake. Who needs fins for a lake dive? >> MJB once bragged about, with his thousand-plus dives, going solo diving, >> on a dead boat, in Lake Superior, IIRC, with no fins, because he had >> forgotten them. > > It's a lake. Who needs fins for a lake dive? Let's ask him... SignaturePopeye "If one does as God does enough times, one will become as God is." -Dr. Hannibal Lector. www.finalprotectivefire.com >> MJB once bragged about, with his thousand-plus dives, going solo diving, >> on a dead boat, in Lake Superior, IIRC, with no fins, because he had >> forgotten them. > >It's a lake. Who needs fins for a lake dive? Hehe Is túisce deoch ná scéal, Dillon Pyron <dmpyronINVALID@austin.rr.com> rista: > Most of the guys here may come across as uber macho, but I > don't know of one of the regulars who would f.ck up and let > ego kill them. Just wait. It'll happen. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >>>> f.ck off, John. You haven't been around long enough to judge. Scott is >>>> one [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I disagree. Or perhaps, it's less fragile. The book, "The Last Dive" > pointed out how common it is for divers to have fragile egos. johns problem is what he accepts as true sources. > Perhaps as a diver. I outshine him in every other aspect of life. But then again, I've not heard of him spending an evening at a bar staring at other men's chests... <grin> > But then again, I've not heard of him spending an evening at a bar > staring at other men's chests... <grin> I believe that what you just did is technically known as a "bitch slap". But I could be wrong, not having any experience with mensa or steroids... > I believe that what you just did is technically known as a "bitch slap". Nawh, I'm just having some fun...It's not like I can let him live that one down... Same as with Chilly and the banana on her head... > > I believe that what you just did is technically known as a "bitch slap". > > Nawh, I'm just having some fun...It's not like I can let him live that > one down... Same as with Chilly and the banana on her head... John won't ever be a real diver until he dives with a banana on his head, and you bloody well know it. >> Perhaps as a diver. I outshine him in every other aspect of life. > >But then again, I've not heard of him spending an evening at a bar >staring at other men's chests... <grin> Alright, that's starting to get old:-) > Perhaps as a diver. No perhaps, little girl. Just one of many facts you are blissfully ignorant of. > I outshine him in every other aspect of life. Which is why you bother to let us all know (as if *anyone* cares) that you have to meet "hot chicks" off usenet. But then, with an enormous self inflated jockstrap-dickhead ego like yours, I am sure keeping a steady woman around for long isnt easy. Especially after they actually meet you. Rec.Scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined: > But then, with an enormous self inflated jockstrap-dickhead > ego like yours, I am sure keeping a steady woman around for > long isnt easy. You're confused, Scotty. That's Douggy's problem. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Rec.Scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> > whined: [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > That's Douggy's problem. gee scott, you have your own pet dickwipe. Is túisce deoch ná scéal, bob crownfield <crownfield@verizon.net> rista: >> Rec.Scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined: >>> But then, with an enormous self inflated jockstrap-dickhead >>> ego like yours, I am sure keeping a steady woman around for [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > gee scott, you have your own pet dickwipe. We already know that Douggy is Scotty's pet dickwipe. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Is túisce deoch ná scéal, bob crownfield > <crownfield@verizon.net> rista: >> >> gee scott, you have your own pet dickwipe. > > We already know that Douggy is Scotty's pet dickwipe. but you are the one with his nose in scotts a.s, in popeyes a.s, and in mine. dance, dunce, dance. you parrot at our command. Is túisce deoch ná scéal, bob crownfield <crownfield@verizon.net> rista: >> We already know that Douggy is Scotty's pet dickwipe. > > but you are the one who keeps smacking him around. Thanks for reminding everyone, bobby! SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Is túisce deoch ná scéal, bob crownfield <crownfield@verizon.net> > rista: anything carLito the Loser posts has no credibility, since the asswipe misquotes and alters. so, you are the one with his nose in scotts a.s, in popeyes a.s, and in mine. dance, dunce, dance. you parrot at our command. bob crownfield <crownfield@verizon.net> admitted > I am the one with my nose > in scotts a.s, > in popeyes a.s, > and in yours. That's obvious, bobby. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > gee scott, you have your own pet dickwipe. He's for sale. Cheap. rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined: > I'm for sale. Too late, Scotty. I own you. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Is túisce deoch ná scéal, "Lee Bell" <pleebell2@bellsouth.net> rista: >> Scotty is just projecting. He's that one guy every group has >> that sucks up to the regulars and generally acts like a pissy >> little baby to newcomers. > > f.ck off, John. You haven't been around long enough to judge. He nailed it right on target and you know it. > Scott is one of the regulars. Not only is he an experienced > diver, he's worked at just about ever aspect of the dive > industry, including design and manufacturing. You're not even > close to being in the same league. So what? He's still that one guy every group has that sucks up to the regulars and generally acts like a pissy little baby to newcomers. Scotty's the "MeToo!" yappy mutt of r.s. http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/bigdogmetoo.htm SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > f.ck off, John. Exactly. Few things are worse than a jock, except a stupid jock. First he comes in slinging sh.t and ignorance like a manure spreader, calls people who's boots he aint fit to lick names, lets us all know he is a weightlifter (as if anyone cares), drops a few really intellectual and classy racial epithets, and then gets pissy because no one seems to appreciate him. > You haven't been around long enough to judge. Scott is one > of the regulars. Not only is he an experienced diver, he's worked at just > about ever aspect of the dive industry, including design and manufacturing. > You're not even close to being in the same league. Oh, he is in a league all his very own. I bet he is an expert gunsmith and machinist too, eh? rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined: > Few things are worse than a jock Of course you come along to show that you're one of them. What's the matter, Scotty? Did you get kicked off your high school cheerleading team and you're still bitter about it? SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> f.ck off, John. > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > I bet he is an expert gunsmith and machinist too, eh? He is right about one thing, though, it's time for carl to go back in the basement. SignaturePopeye "If one does as God does enough times, one will become as God is." -Dr. Hannibal Lector. www.finalprotectivefire.com > He is right about one thing, though, it's time for carl to go back in the > basement. I wouldnt know Carlita existed if people wouldnt quote her. Rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined: > I wouldnt know Carl existed if people wouldnt quote Quit whining, Scotty and show up at the Peace Arch next time. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > No, actually, the contacts I seek AREN'T readily available. If I had a > clue where to go from here, I wouldn't be posting here. If you think > that means I have the brains of a flea, good for you. I really don't > care what some random person think of me. > And believe it or not, I am not exactly new to usenet, and have never > had an issue with a fake email address. Emily. We get trolled here real often, and the "format", if you will, you are using is a common one to trolls. You are going to get a mud check or two (especially since some of us other than Hanson already have women in their lives), and when the gang gets to know you, there will be no end to the wealth of information and dive connects you can acquire here. I dont think you do or dont have the brains of a flea, I dont know you, and niether does anyone else. I can tell you right now that if you actually are a veteran to usenet, you need a bit thicker skin. With an address like yours, safe money would bet that you are trolling. So, hang around a little bit, maybe e-mail a few people behind the scenes, and everything you are hoping to find will be found. If you are for real, get with Star. If you dont know who she is, do a google search or wait a bit. rec.scuba's resident pussy, "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> whined: > We get trolled here real often mostly by you and Douggy. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com <snip> > With an address like yours, safe money would bet that you are trolling. Trolls don't appear in newsgroups and ask simply questions like mine. Kind of hurts your theory, does it not? > <snip> > >> With an address like yours, safe money would bet that you are trolling. > > Trolls don't appear in newsgroups and ask simply questions like mine. Yes, they do. Are you new to usenet? > Kind of hurts your theory, does it not? Not at all. Signature“TANSTAAFL” ____________________________________________________________________________ "A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3 “The strength of the pack is the wolf” Rudyard Kipling ><snip> >> >> With an address like yours, safe money would bet that you are trolling. > >Trolls don't appear in newsgroups and ask simply questions like mine. >Kind of hurts your theory, does it not? Most of those here are a little backward when it comes to Usenet. Just look at the flame wars they get into with known trolls like Carl and Don. Nobody gives them the time of day on more sophisticated newsgroups like MFW. Which is probably why they don't post there much any more. >><snip> >>> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > newsgroups like MFW. Which is probably why they don't post there much > any more. Speak for yourself. I have near ten years and near twenty thousand posts on Rec.scuba, and I'm one of the newer guys here you've been exchanging with. Carl has come and gone here several times, depending on our level of boredom. As far as "sophisticated" goes, well, everyone has an opinion. >>><snip> >>>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Speak for yourself. I was. I think it idiotic that you people would judge someone as a troll just because of their posted email address. Go to MFW and you'll notice that the best trolls there use email address like johnwesley55@lycos.com. Certainly looks legit to me. That Davidson f.ck would usually post under goofy email addresses in an effort to try to be cute but he would occasionally start a thread with a legitimate looking email addy, get a few responses and then pour on the bullshit postings with his "cute" email address. > I have near ten years and near twenty thousand posts on Rec.scuba, and I'm >one of the newer guys here you've been exchanging with. I did my time on rec.org.mensa nearly 15 years ago...anonymous, of course. > Carl has come and gone here several times, depending on our level of >boredom. > > As far as "sophisticated" goes, well, everyone has an opinion. rec.scuba is class B, IMO. I wonder how many legitimate posters have fled because they caught hell because of their "anonymous" email addies. > On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" > I did my time on rec.org.mensa nearly 15 years ago...anonymous, of > course. from what I've seen so far, it's probably best you stayed anonymous at a mensa group. you'd embarrass yourself otherwise. >> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > from what I've seen so far, it's probably best you stayed anonymous at a > mensa group. you'd embarrass yourself otherwise. I thought that part was humor. >> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >from what I've seen so far, it's probably best you stayed anonymous at a >mensa group. you'd embarrass yourself otherwise. Like I've mentioned before, my accuracy rate is near 100% and just about everyone here has agreed with that. The issue is that I've humbled so many here and I'm just a newbie diver...hell, I wasn't even certified in the beginning. > Like I've mentioned before, my accuracy rate is near 100% and just > about everyone here has agreed with that. The issue is that I've > humbled so many here and I'm just a newbie diver...hell, I wasn't even > certified in the beginning. Don't see that at all, but see you thinking it. As far as humbled, nah, personally it's a trait I strive for rather than am forced into, and I'll grant mutual respect for your unrelated talents. As far as some of the others, reckon they just see stubborn. Failure to accept error doesn't mean you're correct. You really should be humbled by the diving experience you're arguing with at times. Curtis > >> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > humbled so many here and I'm just a newbie diver...hell, I wasn't even > certified in the beginning. There's that ego thing again. I'd be willing to bet there's no more than two people whom you have "humbled." More probably, there aren't any. >>>>On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" >>> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > There's that ego thing again. I'd be willing to bet there's no more than > two people whom you have "humbled." More probably, there aren't any. Seems John's secret regarding accuracy is that he never fails to hit the bottom ;-). Matthias > >> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" > > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Like I've mentioned before, my accuracy rate is near 100% Again, what was the title of that book you've been reading? (snip) >>> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" >>> I did my time on rec.org.mensa nearly 15 years ago...anonymous, of [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > humbled so many here and I'm just a newbie diver...hell, I wasn't even > certified in the beginning. you obviously are a windbag with an overinflated ego and a listening and learning problem. >>>> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" >>>> I did my time on rec.org.mensa nearly 15 years ago...anonymous, of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >with an overinflated ego >and a listening and learning problem. Not at all. You are continuing to make assumptions. >>>>> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" >>>>> I did my time on rec.org.mensa nearly 15 years ago...anonymous, of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Not at all. You are continuing to make assumptions. wrong. not assumptions at all. observations here of your learning disabilities, and unwillingness to see them. >> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:17 -0400, "Popeye" > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >from what I've seen so far, it's probably best you stayed anonymous at a >mensa group. you'd embarrass yourself otherwise. Everyone is anonymous there...now. That has to be the number one group for trolling, flaming and stalking. >> Speak for yourself. > > I was. I think it idiotic that you people would judge someone as a > troll just because of their posted email address. Just your personal ignorance in the limited time you've been here. Most of our trolls are anonymous. Even those posters that appear anonymous to you here, generally aren't to me. Except for carl, don, and this new girl. So before we waste too much time on 'em, we check 'em out. > rec.scuba is class B, IMO. Nobody cares. At any rate, you've made such a colossal and continual a.s of yourself since you arrived, it would be hard for you to tell. Now, since you've been made such a fool of, you have to trash the NG. Has anyone introduced you to Scubaboard yet? www.scubaboard.com That place is full of people Just. Like. You. The kind that like to casually mention their "socioeconomic status", I believe, was the term you used. What is MFW, anyway? I'll have to visit this denizen of your fellow sophisticates. > I wonder how many legitimate posters have fled because they caught hell > because of their "anonymous" email > addies. Nobody cares. We were here long before anyone knew your name, and we'll be here long after it's forgotten. I sure can't wait to see you dive, though. :-) "my buoyancy control was damned near perfect." Is túisce deoch ná scéal, "Popeye" <Popeye@Finalprotectivefire.com> rista: > We were here long before anyone knew your name, and we'll be > here until the moment you'll never see coming. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > Is túisce deoch ná scéal, "Popeye" > <Popeye@Finalprotectivefire.com> rista: [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > until the moment you'll never see coming. <snicker> SignaturePopeye "If one does as God does enough times, one will become as God is." -Dr. Hannibal Lector. www.finalprotectivefire.com <snip another bitch-slapping> > What is MFW, anyway? > I'll have to visit this denizen of your fellow sophisticates. <chuckle> Oh, you are going to love this; misc.fitness.weights By all means drop on in and sample the sophisticate embience. Threads with titles like the following just ooze intellect and sophistication; ************* Re: How the media plants Blonde-Negro couples in the background. Was Mike Mentzer gay? Buy Deca, Anadrol, Anabolic Steroids,Sustanon 250, Omnadren at Terepharmacy.com What a squat OUGHT to look like ************* <I am dyin'> And my personal favorite; ************ From: ephedralover@hotmail.com Newsgroups: misc.fitness.weights Subject: Razor Ripped Anyone remember this killer drink from about 5 years ago. Talk about a rush. It was like liquid crack, and at $3 a bottle a good deal. Too bad its gone. *********** Just to be fair, there was also a gun thread there. > <snip another bitch-slapping> > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > By all means drop on in and sample the sophisticate embience. "Ejaculation and Bodybuilding" "I am wondering, does having sex 2-4 times a week stimulate the production of testosterone or does it hurt it? I am 44 years old, and I am wondering what I can do to generate greater testosterone production and any other hormones that can help fight aging and help with weightlifting. I am just interested in natural solutions. I have always thought that the more I use it, the more the testosterone has to maintain production at a high level. Am I wrong? Should I put away Wet Willie?" SignaturePopeye "If one does as God does enough times, one will become as God is." -Dr. Hannibal Lector. www.finalprotectivefire.com "Popeye" <Popeye@Finalprotectivefire.com> rista: > "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com> wrote in message >> "Popeye" <Popeye@Finalprotectivefire.com> wrote in message [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > to maintain production at a high level. Am I wrong? Should I > put away Wet Willie?" SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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