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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] [was Malcontention] ANDROS VISIBILITY

Hey there Rick,
Ya want some motivation?..... I'm sure Jay will give you the local scoop but, to wet your appetite a bit...here's a description from a local dive shop........
"The Andros Wall begins around 70-90 feet and plunges down 6,000 feet into the Tongue of the Ocean. Some of the best spots on the Wall are: Hanging Gardens Wall, a pristine spot at 100 feet that drips with sponges, sea whips, and gorgonia; Giant's Staircase, at 120 feet where the Wall drops down by giant steps into the 6,000-foot abyss. Turnbull's Gut, where divers slip into a crevice at 90 feet and shoot down to 120 feet and out over the Tongue of the Ocean; Whip Wire Wall, a multi-level dive where the top of the wall starts at 80 feet and as you go over at 120 feet the sheer wall begins with whip wire corals protruding.
No where else can you feel so clearly the grandeur of this underwater Grand Canyon. All these dives are No Decompression multi-level dives."
......so get your butt down here, and I'll paddle across the Gulf Stream with you! 

Joe
PS Vancouver may be more "Sub Silicon Valley" than "Sub Mecca" eh? Looks like Minnesota is where the pilgrims end up though, I believe 5 operational psubs. 






From: "Rick and Marcia" <empiricus@telus.net>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] [was Malcontention] ANDROS VISIBILITY
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 23:25:08 -0700

Hi, Jay - you're welcome.
Communication is tough enough face-to-face. Email seems to have a built-in FUBAR factor. You've always struck me as a diplomatic sort and have often rolled my eyes at how you could possibly ignore the latest infraction, perceived tempest, etc.
Andros: I used to read Skin Diver when I was a boy and would come across articles on Andros. I understand the vis is exceptional. I'm loosely planning a trip down to Florida and would like to trailer my sub (to be built this winter - I hope!!). I dove the Keys and fell in lust with warm water, cool creatures and NO @#%$%!@ ICE!!!
I'm wondering if shipping it from Florida to the Bahamas would be worth it. It's decades since I've read up on the area. To my recollection, you've got great wall dives, great reefs, great vis., etc. How's the shore camping?
Any technical thoughts on subbing in the Bahamas? At the moment I'd be happy with a Lonely Planet tour book. But, again, it's a dream of mine to spend time down there. A father/son trip would be fantastic.
What do you think in terms of u/w attractions in the shortest distance? My sub is designed for touring and will be able to transit without surface support. 

Your thoughts?

Rick L
Vancouver



----- Original Message -----
  From: Jay K. Jeffries
  To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
  Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 3:10 PM
  Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Malcontention


  Rick,
Thanks for your support! I have to consider the source of this one individual that has it in for me. Just reread what I wrote and thought it was very tactful (and humorous at times)J Maybe I should have just been blunt and stated that if you are constantly getting attacked on the list by a lot of different members, you should either quite or realize that you are the problem and not the list.
Bill has in the distant past made some good contributions; then he just got out in left field and has been a constant irritation each time he surfaces just when we think he is really gone. He has been a source of conversation off list and at Raystown. I just don't have much patience with him anymore. 



  Take care,

  R/J2





  Jay K. Jeffries



  Natura nihil fit in frustra
  - Nature does nothing in vain








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From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of Rick and Marcia 
  Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 1:38 AM
  To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
  Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Malcontention
Jay, I don't remember ever having seen you this close to losing your temper. ;-)
You are respectful, indeed. I hope the offending party takes this into account should wound-licking come back into vogue.
In the meantime, I'd like to support all sub related contributors, especially the ones who consistently remain on topic.
If there's a need to go off-list, please ask. I'd love to share my political views on Bill's "invention" but . . . well, OFFLIST!!! 



  Rick Lucertini

  Vancouver "subMecca", Canada











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