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Re: [scuba-140] RE: Sunday Oct 12 beach dive - See you all there! Devin On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:06 PM, KarlTheCrocodile < karlschubertcpa@hotmail DivinHammer Oct 10, 2008 1:00 PM
RE: Sunday Oct 12 beach dive - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } I want to thank Rachel for updating the Sunday Oct 12 dive announcement. &nb KarlTheCrocodile Oct 10, 2008 11:45 AM
lets do it again! - I'm goin! rachel the wombat Oct 9, 2008 6:20 PM
Hi Scoobers - It seems clear to me that we have quite a schism between those who prefer warm water diving and those who can stomach the cold waters of the Monterey Bay. I dont think that there is anything wrong with either perspective or preference and each has its ow rachel the wombat Sep 27, 2008 12:47 PM
Weekday Dive? - Anyone up for another Weekday Dive? I'm available October 6th, 8th or 9th. Any time of day. I'm thinking 2 or 3 dives, Maybe Lobos then Lovers. Per the mailing list etiquette, please email me directly at [address removed] rather than just replyi Brendan Sep 25, 2008 4:53 AM
September dives! - we have a bunch of dives coming up...check the calendar and sign up! rachel the wombat Aug 29, 2008 10:17 PM
Meetup details changed: 2-Tank Boat Trip on the Cypress Sea in Carmel or Vicinity - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8650591/ When: September 21, 2008 7:30 AM Where: Cypress Sea Steve Aug 29, 2008 8:46 PM
Meetup details changed: Night Diving - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8650849/ When: September 20, 2008 6:30 PM Where: Breakwater Steve Aug 29, 2008 8:45 PM
Meetup details changed: Lover's Point Shore Dives - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8650700/ When: September 20, 2008 9:00 AM Where: Lover's Poi Steve Aug 29, 2008 8:44 PM
mass emailing - Hello all, I just wanted to send out a note encouraging members to use the bulletin board or email your responses to the individuals who sent the original email. When we send one email, such as this one, 127 members receive that message. Yes I am sure rachel the wombat Aug 27, 2008 9:59 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Another Weekday dive? -- Lots of Options... - Steve, Carlos Aug 27, 2008 9:06 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Another Weekday dive? -- Lots of Options... - Hey Scuba Lovers, This is a multi-purpose response. If you have an opinion or suggestion, I am all ears. Weekday divers / Brendan / e: . I am traveling next week, so diving Monterey is not in the cards for me -- diving La Paz is! . If anyon Steve Aug 27, 2008 7:29 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Another Weekday dive? - I'm available on Thursdays and Fridays (typically) and I'd love to do a Monterey dive. I'm kind of over Breakwater, though. Anyone for Lover's Pt or Otter's Cove? On Wed, Aug e Aug 27, 2008 12:29 PM
Another Weekday dive? - Apologies if this is the second email about this you've gotten, but I dont think the first one went through. Is anyone (Steve?) interested in doing a weekday dive, I'm available any one of the days Sept 8th-11th. I'd love to do another Lobos dive (d Brendan Aug 27, 2008 8:54 AM
New Meetup: Weekend Dive - Announcing a new Meetup for The Greater Bay Area Scuba Lovers Meetup! What: Weekend Dive When: August 23, 2008 9:00 AM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) Meetup Description: Weekend beach dive at Coral Steve Aug 15, 2008 7:25 PM
Re: [scuba-140] TWO SPOTS LEFT - So I haven't done a dive in a few years. But really want to do you think this would be a good "beginner/intermediate" dive for PADI open water certification? If so I'm looking to buy fins and a suit (new to west coas Matt Aug 10, 2008 12:35 PM
TWO SPOTS LEFT - There are two spaces left on the Sea Cypress for three dives across Carmel! This is a really fun trip. The boat provides steel air tanks and fills along the way. Carmel has some terriffic diving that you cannot reach from the shore and Captain Phil is rachel the wombat Aug 10, 2008 11:06 AM
New Meetup: By popular demand, a weekday dive! - Announcing a new Meetup for The Greater Bay Area Scuba Lovers Meetup! What: By popular demand, a weekday dive! When: July 23, 2008 8:00 AM Where: Monterey (exactly location TBD) Meetup Description: With so many Steve Jul 16, 2008 4:23 PM
Re: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - Hi, I am totally up for that kind of thing in about three weeks, I'm a recent grad and need that first pay check to come in if you know what I mean. I am an advanced diver with a lot of dives under my belt all over the worl James Bickford Jul 16, 2008 9:39 AM
Re: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - Hello Everybody, Okay I'm new at this. But people have talked about weekdays and nobody's actually set anything up as far as I can tell. So here's the deal: I am off work and available to dive Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday of next week (7/22- Brendan Jul 15, 2008 5:22 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Meetup Cancelled: Two Afternoon Dives Aboard A Luxurious Charter! - I'm VERY interested in going! I heard there's a liveaboard that hits both PNG and Irian Jaya - have you heard about one that does both? When are you planning to go? On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Wesley wrote: > anybody want to d Vivian Lu Jul 15, 2008 12:30 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Meetup Cancelled: Two Afternoon Dives Aboard A Luxurious Charter! - anybody want to dive new guinea abourd the www.febrina.com ? wesley On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 11:54 AM, rachel the wombat < Wesley Jul 15, 2008 12:27 PM
Meetup Cancelled: Two Afternoon Dives Aboard A Luxurious Charter! - Due to schuduling problems, Two Afternoon Dives Aboard A Luxurious Charter!, scheduled to occur on September 14, 2008 1:30 PM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have further questions, you can email me through the rachel the wombat Jul 15, 2008 11:54 AM
Confusion about postings - Message Board vs Mailing List. I use the mailing list to give you a heads up on upcoming events. The message board is just a mess. I often forget to post my emails to the board. I am a calendar person. It rachel the wombat Jul 9, 2008 9:12 AM
Re: [scuba-140] BIG SUR DATE - I am also confused. Can we try to use the "message board" at the site. It might be a bit more helpful if broken down by subjects. ie... Carmel dives, Big Sur dives..... Just a suggestion to keep the emails down and better Rhonda Jul 9, 2008 8:42 AM
BIG SUR DATE - SORRY KIDDOS. The Date of the trip would be September 1, Labor Day Weekend. rachel the wombat Jul 8, 2008 6:40 PM
BIG SUR - I want to dive Big Sur. It is an all day Trip with 3 dives and costs 180.00 per person. I need 14 more advanced certified and well experienced divers in order to get the boat to even leave the dock due to gas prices. This is not a beginning or even in rachel the wombat Jul 8, 2008 6:32 PM
Meetup details changed: 3 Boat Dives across Carmel!!! - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8301851/ When: August 17, 2008 6:30 AM Where: Cypress Sea at &#03 rachel the wombat Jul 8, 2008 2:57 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - I'm interested, just need some lead time to schedule work around it. On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 5:06 PM, rachel the wombat wrote: > If you can find dates and costs for an all day trip to Big Sur > > Beach Hopper II > Escapade > Monte Brendan Jul 8, 2008 2:12 PM
Meetup details changed: Two Afternoon Dives Aboard A Luxurious Charter! - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8300210/ When: September 14, 2008 1:30 PM Where: The Escapade out rachel the wombat Jul 8, 2008 12:10 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - rachel the wombat Jul 7, 2008 5:06 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - Russell H Wilder Jul 7, 2008 2:20 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - I would love to do a boat dive preferably Big Sur. I am wondering what boat you are thinking of. Rhonda On 7/4/08, wombat < Rhonda Jul 7, 2008 1:53 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - Russell H Wilder Jul 6, 2008 6:50 AM
RE: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - I would be interested in being the boat charter for Big Sur, or Yankee Point. Russ Wilder -----Original Message----- From: [address removed] [mailto:[address removed]] On Behalf Of Gemela Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:48 PM To: scuba-140 Russell H Wilder Jul 6, 2008 6:48 AM
Re: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - I can totally do weekdays. So much easier for me. On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:11 AM, Cindy wrote: > > I can do weekdays! How is the visibility right now. > I would love to do a good shore dive in monterrey/ > carmel. > > CIn Brendan Jul 5, 2008 9:11 PM
Re: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - Hi Cindy, I don't know who the visibility is now. Are planning to go on the 26th of July? If so I may be interested. I rent some equipment and would prefer to get more use out of it than just one breakwater shore dive. What is your diving level? S Gemela Jul 5, 2008 9:32 AM
Re: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - I can do weekdays! How is the visibility right now. I would love to do a good shore dive in monterrey/ carmel. CIndy > I Prefer weekday diving. Susan > > > --- On Fri, 7/4/08, wombat wrote: > > > From: wombat Cindy Jul 5, 2008 12:06 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - I have never dived at Big Sur is it colder than Monterey? I am interested. Thanks --- On Fri, 7/4/08, Steve wrote: > From: Steve > Subject: Re: [scuba-140] Boat Dives > To: [address removed] > Da Gemela Jul 4, 2008 9:44 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - Oz (john) Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - Awesome! I am up for boat diving, and prefer a 3-dive trip. --- On Fri, 7/4/08, wombat wrote: > From: wombat > Subject: [scuba-140] Boat Dives > To: [address removed] > Date: Friday, July 4, 2008 Steve Jul 4, 2008 5:04 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Boat Dives - Definitely interested, just need ample notice to fit my work schedule around it. Steve wombat <[address removed]> wrote: Steve Jul 4, 2008 4:01 PM
Re: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - I Prefer weekday diving. Susan --- On Fri, 7/4/08, wombat wrote: > From: wombat > Subject: [scuba-140] weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! > To: [address removed] > Date: Friday, July Gemela Jul 4, 2008 12:08 PM
weekday divers! Email me so I can connect you! - The Greater Bay Area Scuba Lovers Meetup http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/DiveCalendar.htm tons of open weekdays!!!!! rachel the wombat Jul 4, 2008 11:38 AM
Boat Dives - Hi Scubers, I have some ideas for boat dives coming up-for experienced beginners to advanced divers.......Costs vary from 75(2 dives), 85(3 dives) to 165(all day Big Sur) dollars per diver plus a tip for hauling your but out of the water. rachel the wombat Jul 4, 2008 11:30 AM
EMAILING - If you have reasonable comments or questions you are more than welcome to email me personally. If I dont know the answer I will do my very best to get you a reference or an adequate answer. I want you all to be happy and to have fun without undue hassle rachel the wombat Jun 30, 2008 10:27 AM
Meetup details changed: LET'S DIVE (REMIX VERSION II)!!! - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8087721/ When: July 26, 2008 9:00 AM Where: Breakwater Canne rachel the wombat Jun 30, 2008 10:22 AM
RE: [scuba-140] Im am in a Pickle - Oz (john) Jun 29, 2008 9:15 PM
Im am in a Pickle - Sunday the 13th I have to fly to a funeral. This means I cannot dive on Saturday the 12. The weekend AFTER is my favorite event of the entire year-The Motorcycle Gran Prix at Laguna Seca. There will be NO parking/motels/elbow room in Monterey that weeke rachel the wombat Jun 29, 2008 8:54 PM
Meetup details changed: LET'S DIVE (REMIX)!!! - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scuba.meetup.com/140/calendar/8087721/ When: July 12, 2008 9:00 AM Where: Breakwater Canne rachel the wombat Jun 15, 2008 8:37 PM
Re: [scuba-140] New Meeting: LET'S DIVE!!! - Wombat: I have a bicycle race that day, so will not be able to do the dive. Good luck and will catch you on the next one. -----Original Message----- From: wombat <[address removed]> To: scuba-140-announce@me Greg Jun 5, 2008 2:39 PM
Links now included! i hope - LET'S DIVE (REMIX)!!! The Greater Bay Area Scuba Lovers Meetup rachel the wombat Jun 5, 2008 2:37 PM
New Meeting: LET'S DIVE!!! - Announcing a new meeting for The Greater Bay Area Scuba Lovers Meetup! What: LET'S DIVE!!! When: Sunday, June 15, 8:00 AM Meeting fee: USD1.00 per person Where: Click the link below to find out! Who s rachel the wombat Jun 5, 2008 11:21 AM
Re: [scuba-140] NO COOKIES FOR YOU!!!! - Hi, Just want you to know that my boyfri Sarah Jun 1, 2008 9:06 AM
NO COOKIES FOR YOU!!!! - This "Meet and Greet" has been cancelled due to lack of active interest. The desert contest will remain an unknown and I will keep the prize myself (haha!). Those of you who RSVP'd "yes" and "maybe" will remain rachel the wombat Jun 1, 2008 1:29 AM
RE: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Jennifer May 30, 2008 8:48 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Diving conditions in Los Cabos varies with season. I have had the best visability in July. If the primary reason for any vacation is diving, I would pay attention to the season before booking the trip. But if you are going down Greg May 29, 2008 5:28 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Preview not available Shannon May 29, 2008 9:12 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Paul Bragg May 29, 2008 9:05 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Preview not available Russell H Wilder May 28, 2008 7:49 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Hi, I did one dive there with Underwater Diversions in March 2007. The dive site was just outside the bay. The viz sucked, didn't see much wildlife, and it was still quite cold. Bring your own gear if you go, they only give you Kurt May 28, 2008 5:30 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - So I have read about. Thanks Russell H. Wilder, CLP Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer   ATEL Capital Group, Inc. and Affiliates 600 California Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA  94108     USA Ph:  415-616-3457  Direct Ph:  415-98 Russell H Wilder May 28, 2008 4:03 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Not aware of anything specific down there, but if you don't get your question answered here one other useful place to query online would be the much larger membership at www.scubaboard.com. Although as for the Sea of Cortez, best to watch out for tho Steve May 28, 2008 3:54 PM
Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Russell H Wilder May 28, 2008 11:54 AM
rtfm - It appears I need to resend the invite due to my being a braindead button pusher that cannot read instructions. I hope you all get the message this time! Wombat rachel the wombat May 27, 2008 9:01 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Our First Meet and Greet - Hi, when would be our meet up? If I haven't missed it already. Thanks. On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 8:53 AM, wombat < [address removed] > wrote: Simon May 27, 2008 5:29 PM
Our First Meet and Greet - If you show up and behave I might organize a dive in 2 weekends? Wombat rachel the wombat May 24, 2008 8:53 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Rachael: Good luck with the group. Will send my tanks in for Hydro testing tomorrow. I have lots of experience in Mexico, Hawaii, but am really a Monterey Beach diver at heart. Greg M -----Original Me Greg May 21, 2008 4:57 PM
ATTENTION! - Have we any members that are NOT certified? We may be able to rectify this if we have enouch people...... RSVP ASAP to my personal email [address removed] Thanks! Rachel rachel the wombat May 21, 2008 10:49 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Hey Rachel, Thanks for takin Nunaddict May 21, 2008 10:36 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Preview not available Stoyan May 21, 2008 5:45 AM
Re: Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Thanks for taking the lead, Rachel. I've got my advanced open water cert. About 200 dives - half in warm water, half in Monterey or Channel Islands. Probably would not do monthly Monterey dives, but might d Diana May 14, 2008 3:28 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Todd Kaufmann May 14, 2008 3:15 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - me and my sister are going to kawaii in october to dive. we'll probably not exceed 40 feet. m Lissa May 13, 2008 9:23 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - I'm new to the Bay Area too - actually haven't even moved yet but will be in just a couple of weeks. I'm afraid I'm not much of a cold-water diver, but Vivian has me intrigued to get dry-suit certified so perhaps I'll take that p Elan May 13, 2008 5:51 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Thanks for taking the lead on this Rachel. I'm fairly new to diving, with just 26 dives under my belt, 22 of those recently on an amazing one week live-aboard in Thailand where I obtained my AOW. I have tropical dive experience only but hope to soon Steve May 13, 2008 5:23 PM
SV: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Jesper Wind May 13, 2008 3:47 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Hello to all. I've been certified 4.5 years, have 150 dives logged, about half in the Monterey Bay/Carmel area, the rest in warm water sites (Hawaii, Fiji, Mexico, Belize, Puerto Rico, Bahamas). I'm a PADI Master Scuba Diver, have a dry suit, which make Russell H Wilder May 13, 2008 3:26 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Hi Rachel - thanks so much for taking the lead on the group! I'm new to the Bay area and live in SF. I'm an Asst Instructor and have about 500 dives. I'm looking to do my dry suit course in Monterey so if anyone is interested please let Vivian Lu May 13, 2008 3:04 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Hi Rachel, I am a certified open water diver and dove mostly around N. CA. I just went to the meet-up site, it doesn't allow for people to register for the event. &n benj May 13, 2008 3:03 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Hi, Rachel. Thanks for organizing the events. I have an Advanced open water cert, did some dives back in Mid-west lakes. I moved to the bay area about a yr ago, and wanted to pickup the diving again, since I have heard the MB is a Simon May 13, 2008 12:59 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Dann Chesnut May 13, 2008 10:12 AM
RE: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Oz (john) May 13, 2008 9:20 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Your new organizer! - Preview not available ed May 13, 2008 7:37 AM
New Meeting: 1 week to update your profile or just check in! - Announcing a new meeting for The Greater Bay Area Scuba Lovers Meetup! What: 1 week to update your profile or just check in! then we can plan a meet-up! When: Monday, May 19, 7:00 PM Meeting fee: USD1.00 per person rachel the wombat May 13, 2008 3:19 AM
Your new organizer! - Hello all, I am Rachel, I am in Santa Clara. I am actively seeking co-organizers. I am an advanced Naui Nitrox diver with a good deal of experience in Monterey/Carmel area. I have night diving experience, high altitude, freash water lake, open cenote rachel the wombat May 13, 2008 1:48 AM
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HAVE BAYLINER FOR SALE ON CRAIGSLIST APPROX 50 HOURS USED - WELCOME Lissa Apr 4, 2008 7:23 PM
Re: [scuba-140] New leadership - Preview not available Vivian Lu Apr 4, 2008 4:46 PM
RE: [scuba-140] New leadership - Oz (john) Apr 4, 2008 1:59 PM
RE: [scuba-140] New leadership - Take me off the email list From: Ryan Moore Apr 4, 2008 1:46 PM
New leadership - Hello Scuba divers. First off I want to welcome all of the new members to this group. In my experience scuba divers are the most interesting people around and the people I have met through this group are no exception. As you are a Bill Apr 4, 2008 11:50 AM
Re: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - kanapali islands in maui Lissa Apr 4, 2008 8:22 AM
scuba info - hi everybody I discovered this website and magazine tonight. http://islands.com/ Holy cow, some of the places featured are among the best dive spots in the world! Enjoy! Scott Michelle <[address removed]> Scott Apr 3, 2008 11:39 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - Hey everybody, I'm going to Hawaii in a few weeks, can anybody recommend a good dive shop in Maui?? Thanks, Michelle -----Original Message----- From: Russell H Wilder &lt Michelle Apr 3, 2008 4:59 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - you two wo Lissa Mar 28, 2008 1:24 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - you two wo Lissa Mar 28, 2008 1:23 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - My wife and I have an offer in to buy a place in Grass Valley. Definitely not camping though. I think most of us think of Memorial Day Weekend being the very last weekend of May, but with Easter being in early March this year everything seems moved up Russell H Wilder Mar 26, 2008 10:55 PM
Re: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - no kidding, wow! yeah you're right, for some reason i thought that mem. weekend was the Lissa Mar 26, 2008 7:42 PM
RE: [scuba-140] Scuba Certification?? - 30 years ago I probably would have given it a try. Russell H. Wilder, CLP Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer   ATEL Capital Group, Inc. and Affiliates 600 California Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA  94108     USA Ph:  415-616-34 Russell H Wilder Mar 26, 2008 8:37 AM
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