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system: You are Ahmad Khiary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Hunter about "Sea Sickness".

They wrote:
CH>>    This might sound a little crazy but it works for me... When I was a
CH>>younger and use to go boating (before I learned to Scuba Dive) I use to
CH>>motion sickness in a mild form. Now I seem to be a little more sensative
CH>>the motion of a boat. I am sort of like you, I do a lot of morning dives.
CH>>I do is have a light breakfast (ie egg McMuffin minus the egg and oj)
CH>>do not eat breakfast anyways. Then when I go out on the boat trip,
CH>>am fine and other I am not so good.. My solution, I lean over the side of
CH>>boat and let it rip.. Not only do I see a lot of fish for a brief moment
CH>>but I feel A LOT better. I put on my equipment and jump right in (on the
CH>>opposite side of the boat that is)...

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assistant: Reference your message,
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get
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What
since I
sometimes I
the
:-)
As crazy as it sounds, I love the idea. Simple and straight Haah. Thanks
I will try it on my next trip. If it works, I will grant you a wish.
However, if it does not work, then I should be granted a wish. Deal !?!
Regards.
Ahmad Khiary (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Internet ID : khiary@netbox.com
system: You are Jeannie Dematera, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Achim Lohse about "leaky pressure gauge".

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assistant: Hello, I am Jeannie Dematera...from the Philippines, I am just
a new diver and you mentioned about needing an address where
you can complain a PADI certified dive master?  I received
my license last July 1995, and there is this address,
PADI, P.O. Box 25010, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5010
just below my license...I hope it helps.
By the way, can you give me suggestions as to which brand
and model are good and has reasonable price -
brands for Wet suit, and mask and snorkel.
Thank you...
system: You are Laurence Charlot, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Oahu dive shops".

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assistant: I will be in Oahu the week of Oct. 24-31, and would like
some info on available dive shops.  The outfit I chartered
with last time, South Pacific Scuba, seems to have gone
out of business (their phone number has been disconnected),
and I want to arrange our boat dives in advance.
I want to dive the Mahi, Makaha Caverns, the YO-257, and
maybe the Sunset Beach area.  We may be interested
in getting the Wreck Dive Specialty cert. If any Oahu dive shop
proprieter reads this message, please contact me with
details on boat dive charter packages you offer.  My
e-mail address is: <laurence.charlot@omnibbs.com>
system: You are Helene Mainville, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Marianne Ryan about "Dive Trip".

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assistant: Hi Marianne,
I have hit a deadlock on the movie about Sally Stanford. I cannot go any
further with a research on Dyan Cannon either. I think the name of the movie
could be Number One, but I did not find out how to look up movie studios yet,
on internet. Still searching.
H�l�ne
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NEW e-mail: helene@bninter.org
system: You are Lanny Chambers, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Achim Lohse about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
AL> It's not leaking air, water is leaking into the gauge housing.
BM> If any water is coming back into the gauge, you are also risking a
AL> Hmm. What do you mean "back"? I don't see how water could leak back
AL> in a high pressure line.

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assistant: In a 9/20/96 message to Beery Miller, Achim Lohse wrote:
It doesn't matter. If you have seawater in your gauge, it's ruined. Replace
it before your next dive.
system: You are Lanny Chambers, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Achim Lohse about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
AL> ...After the dive, I took aside the young English PADI
AL> instructor whod been along on the dive (doing the open water
AL> checkout for a young couple) and had of course witnessed everything
AL> and complained to him about the handling of the dive. He merely
AL> shrugged and said "he's the divemaster". So I have to assume nothing
AL> too unusual happened that day, and have no reason to believe that
AL> there aren't hundreds of divemasters as bad or worse than the one I
AL> got.

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assistant: In a 9/20/96 message to Jay Hanig, Achim Lohse wrote:
Possibly true, but that's no excuse. The jerk should be fed to the sharks for
abandoning you.
That's why I like to take dive vacations with a large group of friends: 20 of
us will command a whole boat, if not the entire resort. If there's any crap
from the staff, they know we'll pack up and move to another operation by
nightfall. Since the group leader also books trips for other dive groups from
all over the world, this would mean losing a *lot* of business.
We also have a reputation for being generous tippers. And *that* they
understand!
system: You are Keith Robb, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Geri Newman about "...".

They wrote:
>> Can someone tell me what the major Dive certifiers are? I know PADI is
>> one. Thanks.
GN> NASDS is another major one. NAUI is another one.

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assistant: 25 Sep 96, Geri Newman writes to Keith Robb:
Is one better then another, or have they proven to be basically pretty even?
system: You are Marianne Ryan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Helene Mainville about "Dive Trip".

They wrote:
HM> I have hit a deadlock on the movie about Sally Stanford. I cannot go
HM> further with a research on Dyan Cannon either. I think the name of t
HM> could be Number One, but I did not find out how to look up movie stu
HM> on internet. Still searching.
HM> H�l�ne

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assistant: Hi Helene,
In re; to
Well, Then I will do some research for you but it may take me a little
while if I have to go to the Bay area to do that as I just got my truck
out of the shop after my engine was vandalized (I think by my neighbors
husband after I helped her get away from him-I wanted to help and
instead I paid the price) sand was put into my oil filter and it
destroyed my entire engine to my truck, So I've been down since that
means no scuba diving, no Marine Mammal Center and now that I got my
truck back I am ancious to dive but I will have to wait til after the
1st of October or so because I think I might be pregnant and if I am
pregnant I cannot dive of course so I really have to be careful.  In
the mean time though I will do some research at some of the video
stores in the area and see if I can find the story you are looking for,
I know I saw the Restaurant that was hers the last time I was in
Sausalito which was August 28th.  Well take care and let me know about
the diving in your area.
Dive Safe, Marianne (Sacramento, CA)
system: You are Stan Dean, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Keith Robb about "...".

They wrote:
KR>25 Sep 96, Geri Newman writes to Keith Robb:
KR> >> Can someone tell me what the major Dive certifiers are? I know PADI is
KR> >> one. Thanks.
KR> GN> NASDS is another major one. NAUI is another one.
KR>Is one better then another, or have they proven to be basically pretty

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assistant: even?
None is better than the instructor. Now is the instructors training
associated with the agency, perhaps, but not to be hed true.
Myself am P.A.D.I certified Dive Master level.
To get this level I had to work with many instructors.
And again I refer you to my first statement.
Check with several of your local shops and get a feel for the
environment.
Not pushing as to which are the best, but which may be larger
organizations NAUI or PADI.
system: You are Ron Whalen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Stan Dean about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
SD>Diving is supposed to be fun and if you have to think twice about the
SD>gear you are using then you should replace it.

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assistant: Hello Stan,
        It was a kind response you have given Achim regarding his gauge.
I too have been following this thread since his initial question on
what should he do about his leaky pressure gauge? The problem though is
he does not want to listen. Every person that was kind enough to reply
to him ran in to an argument of some kind in a return reply. It is
obvious he does not want to take the advice that "everyone" has given
him, "replace the gauge or fix the damn thing!" My 10 year old has more
common sense.
Cheers, eh!                     Email: ron.whalen@svcity.usbbs.com
Ron Whalen
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
system: You are Jon Hirst, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "WTD: SCUBA STUFF".

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assistant: SCUBA Equipment wanted
A friend is getting into SCUBA but is looking to save a little on
the equipment.  I remember seeing some ads for SCUBA stuff here a
little while ago, so....
Respond here or email to 76247.1667@Compuserve.com
Jon
system: You are John Faryniarz, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Keith Robb about "Re: ...".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Keith Robb to All <=-
KR> Can someone tell me what the major Dive certifiers are? I know PADI
KR> is one.

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assistant: NASDS (National Association of Scuba Diving Schools) is the only other
     one that I can think of right now, I know there are quite a few more
thoug
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system: You are Sean Butler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Hunter about "Dive Buddy".

They wrote:
CH>Does anyone have any ideas where I can find a dive partner? I consider
CH>myself  new to diving and would like to gain experience although I do have
CH>about 5  dives under my belt? I live in the city of Hialeah and hope to
CH>find someone  who is new so that we can gain our experience together? Does
CH>anyone have any  suggestions?
CH>Thanks,
CH>Chris
CH>Miami..

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assistant: Hey Chris. I'm PADI Rescue diver with lots under my belt. I'll dive with
you ANYTIME. Just make sure you bring your thick wetsuit/drysuit, the
water is real cold this time of year in Washington State (Puget Sound),
but the vis is an outstanding 25 ft!!!!!!!
Sean..
P.S.  Just post a note at the local dive shop. You'll get alot of
serious responce there. If you ever in the Pacific Northwest and you
need a dive buddy remember me. Got all my own gear, my own boat and a
nice THICK wetsuit!!!
Sean.
system: You are Jeannie Dematera, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Keith Robb about "...".

They wrote:
KR> Can someone tell me what the major Dive certifiers are? I know PADI is
KR> one.

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assistant: On (20 Sep 96) Keith Robb wrote to All...
there is NAUI, PDIC that's all i can remember...
system: You are Jeannie Dematera, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "NITROX".

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assistant: Hello Divers...!
HEre in the PHilippines, Nitrox diving is just being introduced.
Only one dive instructor is authorized to teach this,
ALEX SANTOS.  How about you guys, in your countries,
is this very famous?  What is its advantage over the
old one that we're using?
And, can you give me info on the latest models and good
brands of MASK, Snorkel, Wetsuit and BC?  Pls. include
the approx. price...Thanks a lot!!!
PS- I was just wondering...are there PHILIPPINE divers
in this echo?  I would like to exchange views and ideas
with them too...since, i don't get to dive in other
countries anyway...
Thanks again!
system: You are Achim Lohse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lanny Chambers about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Lanny Chambers to Achim Lohse <=-
LC> It doesn't matter. If you have seawater in your gauge, it's ruined.
LC> Replace it before your next dive.

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assistant: ...
...
Well, it's been "ruined" for a almost two years then, and longer if you
include fresh water. But it still works, and I'm persuaded now that
the gauge itself doesn't pose a danger, so I think I'll keep using it
for the time being. Thanks for your concern.
Achim
system: You are Achim Lohse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ron Whalen about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Ron Whalen to Stan Dean <=-
RW> gauge. I too have been following this thread since his initial question
RW> on what should he do about his leaky pressure gauge? The problem though
RW> is he does not want to listen. Every person that was kind enough to
RW> reply to him ran in to an argument of some kind in a return reply. It
RW> is obvious he does not want to take the advice that "everyone" has
RW> given him, "replace the gauge or fix the damn thing!" My 10 year old
RW> has more common sense.

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assistant: ....
Evidently you haven't "followed this thread..." very carefully, or you would
have noticed:
1. that I was looking for specific technical information, which all but one
f
my respondents could not or would not provide
2. that in fact, by persisting, I finally got the information I sought, and
have
since merely been defending myself against suggestions of irresponsability by
trying to put the risk in some meaningful perspective
3. NOBODY except you has said "replace the gauge or fix the damn thing!" and
                                                 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
quite rightly, since my initial post said it had already been serviced
unsuccessfully.
You seem to feel that someone admitting to having less than perfect
equipment (egads!) ought to be both dim-witted and docile. No, I don't
accept advice blindly, and certainly not if it is not backed by facts or
cogent arguments. Do you? I didn't ask for advice, but for information.  I
ot
precious little, and lot of it was patent nonsense.  Much of the rest was
simply bluster.
I'm sorry I've let myself be provoked by you into wasting bandwidth as you've
done, but at least I haven't sunk to name calling. You can keep your "common
sense".
Achim
system: You are Achim Lohse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jeannie Dematera about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Jeannie Dematera to Achim Lohse <=-
JD> Hello, I am Jeannie Dematera...from the Philippines, I am just
JD> a new diver and you mentioned about needing an address where
JD> you can complain a PADI certified dive master?  I received
JD> my license last July 1995, and there is this address,
JD> PADI, P.O. Box 25010, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5010
JD> just below my license...I hope it helps.
JD> By the way, can you give me suggestions as to which brand
JD> and model are good and has reasonable price -
JD> brands for Wet suit, and mask and snorkel.

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assistant: * Crossposted from: FidoNet Netmail Area
 * Reply to msg originally in SCUBA DIVING
Thanks Jeannie. I've since found that they actually have a WEB site now,
though I don't have it handy. Found it by looking though WEB links recently.
At the time, though, they didn't even have an e-mail address.
Wish I could, but all my equipment is old and bought used. Best I can do is
warn you to take the suggestions of "interested" parties with a large dollup
of salt. We have a travelling  PADI instructor who "serves" our remote area,
putting on a one-week certification course every summer. The first year he
did this, almost ten years ago, he offered to "check out" all my old gear for
me, and promptly pronounced it ALL useless junk.  I've recently learned that
he's become notorious in Western Canada for having the largest equipment
ales
volume of any retailer.  The two first stage and three second stage
egulators
he "checked out" have all been successfully serviced since and continue to
work.
I'm in the market for a wetsuit myself, having patched and modified my
ncient
one to the limits. One good approach for a wetsuit is to buy a used one from
a rental outfit that you can try before you buy.  Comfortable fit is very
important.  Masks are even tricker to fit, but they also wear out faster, so
an
aging one might not be a good buy.
good luck
Achim
system: You are Stan Dean, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Charlie Gipson about "???".

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assistant: Haven't heard from ya in a while, ges work keeps ya busy eh.
Chris's trailer brokes some shackles and been working on gettin that
back together.
How's the home life, give me a call on that one.
Water temp is dropping a little.
Last dive we did was skyway again.
Tried a few local bay dives but water sucked.
Sharks are still in so I been puttin off the bridge dive.
Got my first snook, only 22inches.
Get with me on your work schedule. Seems lately wednesday is gettin
popular.
system: You are Christopher Herbruck, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Pensacola".

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assistant: I'de like to know if there are any other divers in the Pensacola, Fl.
area.
Chris
system: You are Beery Miller, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Christopher Herbruck about "Pensacola".

They wrote:
> I'de like to know if there are any other divers in the Pensacola, Fl.
> area.

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assistant: I'm not in Pensacola, but will be down there on October 11th to do some
diving with a group of 7.  What is the diving like down there?  Anything to
see? Wrecks?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Beery Miller
NASDS OWI 3208
system: You are Ron Whalen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Achim Lohse about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
AL>Well, diving itself is a risk one needn't take. Using the same reasoning
AL>could conclude that one shouldn't dive unless one can afford brand new
AL>equipment . . .
AL>I think you have to keep the risks of aging and less than perfect
AL>perspective.
AL>Lambasting divers looking for help with old gear with admonitions
AL>to buy new or give up diving merely sweeps the situation under the rug,
AL>helps no-one.
AL>Well, flying is supposed to be fun too and you _do_ have to think
AL>twice about your equipment there too.

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assistant: Hi Achim,
one
        Nobody in this conference said that.
equipment in
        We have. Your not talking about an "old" pressure gauge. Your
talking about a "faulty" pressure gauge. That is unless you want to
"twist" the facts and say that because it still reads the correct
pressure it is not faulty.
nd
        There was no lambasting in previous messages. Just some friendly
advice from some fellow divers who want to help you out.
        I have flown some old airplanes that I did not even give a
second thought about flying. On the other hand I have seen some newer
aircraft that I would not even want to taxi across the airport, never
mind fly. As with your pressure gauge, it has nothing to do with "age",
but with its condition.
system: You are Lanny Chambers, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "leaky pressure gauge".

They wrote:
LC> It doesn't matter. If you have seawater in your gauge, it's ruined.
LC> Replace it before your next dive.
AL> ... Well, it's been "ruined" for a almost two years then, and longer
AL> if you> include fresh water. But it still works, and I'm persuaded now
AL> the gauge itself doesn't pose a danger, so I think I'll keep using it
AL> for the time being. Thanks for your concern.

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assistant: In a 9/27/96 message to Lanny Chambers, Achim Lohse wrote:
that
I give up. I hope no one reading this is tempted to dive with this dude--he's
obviously suicidal.
Say hi to Davy Jones for us, Achim.
system: You are Angus Lupton, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scuba message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Kranz about "Diving in Hawaii (Australia)".

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assistant: Hey, I think that QuickSilver opperates on all islands (I'm pretty sure).
As for the sharks Down Under, depending on where you dive, you can see them.
We saw some, but we were told that they wouldn't eat anything bigger than
your arm, so not to worry.  But yeah, they can really startle you.