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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PSUBS 2010 Convention Update
Alec,
Everyone that you mentioned, with the exception of Gary Boucher (haven't
heard from him in years), is on the mailing list and receiving these
updates. I'm not sure what I can say to convince someone to attend the
meeting, but send me your list and if a personal phone call is what it
takes I will be happy to do it. Almost everyone was doing some kind of
rebuild or retrofit on their subs the last time we checked attendance 3
months ago or so, and hoping to be done in time for July.
From my perspective, whether your submersible is "functional" or not,
is not important. There is plenty of interest within our group for subs
under construction, being retrofitted, or now just a non-functional
museum piece. Remember, the majority of PSUBS members and participants
are not sub owners and many of us will be inspired by seeing your
submarine up close regardless of its current condition.
Consider this a personal invitation to anyone who has a submarine,
whether it be in full working condition, under rebuild/repair, just a
shell, or just paper plans, to attend this convention and share your
vessel with us. I think you'll find that if you ask anyone who has
attended one before they will say it was an excellent opportunity to
talk to people face to face and interact with each other in a way that
just isn't possible through our various electronic formats. We have a
few people who have attended EVERY convention since they started in 2002.
Those of you who have attended before, please feel free to write about
your experience and why you would encourage others to attend this event
in Florida.
Jon
Smyth, Alec wrote:
I'm in, assuming I can get the sub finished in time. If we're lucky
enough to get flat calm conditions I would love to try outside dives,
but with this protected spot at least we're assured the chance to dunk
the subs and give some rides. Now... I've got to finish the boat first
of course. I'm working on it like crazy. Both inside and outside paint
jobs are finished, and I'm in assembly mode, but some significant
parts still need to be built. This should be exciting as I expect to
finish the boat at the convention marina five minutes before the first
dive, and the convention dives will be sea trials. Better pack lots of
duct tape.
May I suggest the next logical step? That's to try and enlist some of
the folks who don't participate much on the email list but do have
operational subs. Back in 2006 we had a convoy of Michigan subs who
took a very long drive and doubled our attendance. They trundled in
all in a line, saving the event. This drive is even longer, but
there's the sea at the end of it instead of a lake. I'm talking about
Kyle, Gary Boucher, Gary Sluis, Les, Dan Brewer, Dan H, maybe even
Pierre. I'm sure I'm forgetting some of you. Jon, I have phone numbers
or emails for most of those guys... d'you want them?
:)
Alec
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