Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] IVC SPORTSUBS joins the video...

[TeslaTony@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/1/00 12:36:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
vulcania@interpac.net writes:

> Hey!  ;-)
>  
>  
>  THIS JUST IN: Ron Leonard of SPORTSUBS sent me their video for a segment 
in 
> HOMEBUILT SUBMARINES.  That really rounds out the variety of subs we'll be 
> featuring: HPV's, wetsubs, semi-wet ambient subs, homebuilt  and 
> professionally produced dry subs, research and commercial vehicles, and 
> tourist boats, too!

That's great! Now all you have to do is finish and market the thing and 
explain to me what on earth an HPV is!

>  Those of you who don't have Ron's video should contact SPORTSUBS and order 
> it.  The quality is superb; excellent graphics, transitions, and special 
> effects; professional narration; and stunningly clear photography.  It's 
> educational, entertaining, and just a darn good show.  The URL for their 
> website is:
>  
>  http://www.ivccorp.com/

Hmmm, maybe someone should put together a "Super-pack" of submarine videos.

>  Ron also told me he's back in the PSUBS discussion group, so you can give 
> him an E here with your questions and comments.
>  
>  FILM AT ELEVEN: Work continues on the NAUTILUS MINISUB refit.  Pulled the 
> motor.  Surprisingly little corrosion on linkage fittings and such after 
all 
> this time.  She's still a viable submarine, and we hope to have her up and 
> running soon.

Any more pocketknives?

>  FROM OUR OVERSEAS OFFICE:  That movie production company in England is 
still 
> interested in using my sub for their documentary about 20,000 Leagues Under 
> the Sea.    I'm growing my wrap-around back, and hoping I can talk them 
into 
> letting me make a cameo appearance as Captain Nemo.  What the heck?  Can't 
> hurt to ask!

Hey, they might even like that idea!

>  LOCAL NEWS:  Tomorrow, I'm going diving.  Got a new  spear pistol I want 
to 
> try out.  After that, I've got time to wash and wax the truck, before doing 
a 
> barbecue at the hot tub.  And Monday, it's back to the grind.  Between my 
job,
>  working on the submarine, and editing two videos, I feel like I should 
have 
> been a juggler sometimes.  But at least we're making progress.  Got the 
> second week in October off; will really make an extra effort on all the 
> projects at this time.

Progress and time off is good, although diving with subs and spearguns is 
better.

>  And that's the latest from Vulcania.  Take care, drive safely, and if 
you're 
> riding your bike, wear white at night!  ;-)
>  
>  VBR, 
>  
>  Pat  
>  
How about a 15.6Kw strobe?

Anthony