|
Hi David,
I've just woken up, so will add my bit.
I wouldn't put off doing the dive course, as it will give
you a lot more understanding that you
can apply to your sub build. Especially with regard to an
ambient.
Unless he sounded a real #*X+* & you felt that this would stop you learning, I
wouldn't worry.
Who knows he might be a potential
Psubber.
After a lot of coaxing over the years we've got you this close to doing a dive course, would be
a pity if you didn't take the opportunity.
A scuba diver is actually a human powered ambient
submarine with a rubber hull.
Alan
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 10:47
PM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] ignorant
To all:
I have finally contacted a nearby
college about taking a divers course as has been highly recommended. This will
run me $360.00 and be about 3 weeks long. It is conducted in a heated pool
(not that I am a wimp or anything) and I need to supply both my fins and
face mask...anyway...
I told the instructor that returned my call
about the submarines I enjoy watching the building progress on. This was as it
turns out a really stupid mistake.
I cut my discussion with him
short when he factually informed me that he felt such submarines were illegal
according to the Coast Guard. I directed him to the psub
website.
I know we run into this frequently and do not
wish to be a bad ambassador to our hobby so must ask for
advice...
As this interaction continues, how best
can I inform this ignorant individual about the legal ownership and use of
small submarines? In the months to come when this diving course is being
performed, should I direct inquiries from him to someone a bit more in
the know...a REAL diplomat, or should I be rehearsed as how best to
proceed?
Does a resentment exist between the submarine and
diving communities that I am presently unaware?
I see
an opportunity here to better inform someone about these small submarines but
do not wish to botch this play.
Please
advise.
David Bartsch
|