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Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 12:58
PM
Bright and early Monday Morning, and I am back at work,
after a very warm weekend here in sunny Alberta... I was not expecting the
weather to be so warm, but being that it was, I tried to arrange to launch the
ol'sub.. after several false starts on friday, and then again on
saturday, it was finally a go for sunday......
I am happy to announce that "Snoopy" has completed its first
dive..it officially hit the water on October 15th, at 15:15 hrs, and went
under the water for the first time at 16:50. The dive only lasted 5 min,
but was completely successful.. This is now a functioning
Submarine, the only minor problem, was one that
George described in his book..(I just lived the experience as well).. I blew
all the ballast tanks, and I was still way out of the water.. after adding
some ballast in the form of large rocks, I was finally able to get under the
water... everything worked as planned..Pictures will be posted as soon as I
get them developed...
And Pat.. the video and stills will be comming your way for
the "Homebuilt Subs Video" as soon as I get them all organized...
dale..
Lord, Bless the SNOOPY and protect the brave
souls onboard. Amen.
Of all the people who have ever lived, what
percentage would you estimate have built and piloted their own
submarine?
I think this calls for a speech, Dale. And
I believe everyone would like to hear you describe what it was like: the
FEELINGS you experienced when you submerged for the first time; what it felt
like to be under water in a vessel of your own making; and especially, those
moments when you prepared to surface, and when the conning tower finally broke
into the daylight again.
CONGRATULATIONS, SUBMARINER!!!
Very best regards,
Pat Regan