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system: You are Cato Landsvik, 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 Rune Johansen about "NORWAY CALLING - AGAIN..".

They wrote:
RJ> > Yes sir! I'm here, not so activ but present! :)
RJ> Great :-)
RJ> > Where was you, and why don't you tell something about the dive? Things
RJ> Well, I was in Bessaker in Trondelag, lodging in some rorbu's by the sea.
RJ> the water. I picked up about 20 "Kamskjell" (what is that in english?),
RJ> prepare for afterwards. We did not see any steinbit (english?), but we
RJ> over a few funny-looking fish and stuff. Mostly sand bottom, that sloped
RJ> night dive. I got a little cold on my feet in the boat back, sitting 30
RJ> waiting to get my feet warm again (my semidry, you know). Mw and my
RJ> ...after 30 minutes, breaking cold beer (that we brought with us in the
RJ> BCD) when we got up into the boat again.
RJ> All in all, it was a nice weekend, although there were no big fish to
RJ> bring back home. Just a bunch of clams that were delicious...
RJ> Hmm, I'll be in Kristiansand this christmas, and maybe do some diving
RJ> But, thanks for the invitation.

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assistant: Yes I am.. ;D
That's a long way up north!
I think this is called 'scallop', but I'm not sure..
m
'Steinbit' is called 'Sea wolf' or 'Lump fish' i bealive.
Do you mean the red and blue fishes that's quick and curious? :D
i
othe
I know what you mean! I've been diving with semidry for the last year, but
I'm longing for a drysuit! :)
Hmmmm..... I thought that drinking and diving was not a good combination.. ;)
Have you tried to drink a soda on 15 meters depth? THAT is fun!!! :DD
ook
Well, it's not always the size of the fish you got, but the size of the fish
you COULD have cathed!!! :D
er
Okey, than we can do something funny some other time. :)
Anytime sir! :)
       Cato 'Mr. Extreme' Landsvik  - e-mail: clandsvi@online.no
                     http://home.sol.no/clandsvi
system: You are Rune Johansen, 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 Cato Landsvik about "NORWAY CALLING - AGAIN..".

They wrote:
>> the water. I picked up about 20 "Kamskjell" (what is that in english?), an
> I think this is called 'scallop', but I'm not sure..
>> prepare for afterwards. We did not see any steinbit (english?), but we cam
> 'Steinbit' is called 'Sea wolf' or 'Lump fish' i bealive.
> Hmmmm..... I thought that drinking and diving was not a good combination..
> Have you tried to drink a soda on 15 meters depth? THAT is fun!!! :DD

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assistant: Yes, it's called "Great Atlantic Scallop".
Also called Catfish. (Danish: S�kat)
;)
It's drinking one beer after the last dive of the day, not before, or
ring..
If i'm thirsty during a dive, I usually just take out my mouthpiece, and
swallow a few gulps :-))
system: You are Cato Landsvik, 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 Rune Johansen about "NORWAY CALLING - AGAIN..".

They wrote:
RJ> > I think this is called 'scallop', but I'm not sure..
RJ> Yes, it's called "Great Atlantic Scallop".
RJ> Also called Catfish. (Danish: S|kat)
RJ> It's drinking one beer after the last dive of the day, not before, or
RJ> > Have you tried to drink a soda on 15 meters depth? THAT is fun!!! :DD
RJ> If i'm thirsty during a dive, I usually just take out my mouthpiece, and
RJ> swallow a few gulps :-))

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assistant: I've heard that it's very good to eat both raw and boiled/fried in whitewine.
But my turn comes I'm sure. :)
Ah.. That's true, but it doesn't look like a cat.. ;D
ri
Ah... That's different. :)
:D Yes, that's the easiest way to do it, but it's not the funnies way! :D
       Cato 'Mr. Extreme' Landsvik  - e-mail: clandsvi@online.no
                     http://home.sol.no/clandsvi
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 All about "Liveaboards".

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assistant: Is anyone familiar with any caribbean liveaboards (besides BlackBeard's) in
the $600 to $800 neighborhood?  I'm looking for a reputable outfit as I have
a group of 10-12 divers wanting to do something in June/July and BlackBeard's
was already too booked to accomodate.
Thanks for any help.
Beery
system: You are Michael Jordan, 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 Beery Miller about "Liveaboards".

They wrote:
BM>>Is anyone familiar with any caribbean liveaboards (besides
BM>>BlackBeard's) in the $600 to $800 neighborhood?  I'm
BM>>looking for a reputable outfit as I have a group of 10-12
BM>>divers wanting to do something in June/July and
BM>>BlackBeard's was already too booked to accomodate.
BM>>Thanks for any help.
BM>>Beery
BM>>---
BM>> * Origin: -9640 News BBS- MidSouth 99'er BBS **1-901-368-0112**
BM>>PATH: 123/50 201 54 270/101 396/1 280/1

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assistant: (1:123/50)
If you find any in that price range please let me know.  I have been on
the Carribean Explorer, $1000-$1500 price range and it was wonderful.
I have been on Sea Fever it is in the $1000.00 Price range it was very
nice, but not up to Carribean Explorer.  I have been aboard the Cuan Law
in the $1500-$2000 price range and it was a very nice boat with fair
diving.
Like I say if you find something other that Blackbeards in that range I
would like to hear about it.
Thanks.
 * SLMR 2.1a *
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 Michael Jordan about "Liveaboards".

They wrote:
> BM>>Is anyone familiar with any caribbean liveaboards (besides
> BM>>BlackBeard's) in the $600 to $800 neighborhood?  I'm
> BM>>looking for a reputable outfit as I have a group of 10-12
> BM>>divers wanting to do something in June/July and
> BM>>BlackBeard's was already too booked to accomodate.
> BM>>Thanks for any help.
> BM>>Beery
> BM>>---
> BM>> * Origin: -9640 News BBS- MidSouth 99'er BBS **1-901-368-0112**
> 50)
> BM>>PATH: 123/50 201 54 270/101 396/1 280/1
> If you find any in that price range please let me know.  I have been on
> the Carribean Explorer, $1000-$1500 price range and it was wonderful.
> I have been on Sea Fever it is in the $1000.00 Price range it was very
> nice, but not up to Carribean Explorer.  I have been aboard the Cuan Law
> in the $1500-$2000 price range and it was a very nice boat with fair
> diving.
> Like I say if you find something other that Blackbeards in that range I
> would like to hear about it.
> Thanks.
>  * SLMR 2.1a *
> --- Maximus 2.02
>  * Origin: Barsoom BBS Kansas City, Mo (816)356-5444 USR V.FC 24HR
> (1:280/20)

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assistant: Michael,
I have found Sea Safaris (a recommendation Steve Elliott gave me about a year
ago).  They run at $575 pp for a 7 day/6 night trip.  They are based out of
the same dock area as BlackBeard.  Their number is 1-800-558-SAIL.
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system: You are John Johnson, 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 "New Gear".

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assistant: I am looking to get some new Gear and I have been looking at the US Divers
BCD and I don't like the rear air dump on it. I don't like a BCD with too
uch
crap on it and I didn't really start to look close at the Zeagle Ranger. It
looks nice and not too much stuff on it and I also noticed the Zeagle Tech 50
Regulator looked nice..   Anyone have anything to say about this equipment?
 This will be for Open Water diving, looking to get into reck diving...
-John
... Platinum Xpress, Wildcat! & Win NT.......Nice!!!!
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 John Johnson about "New Gear".

They wrote:
>  I am looking to get some new Gear and I have been looking at the US
> Divers
> BCD and I don't like the rear air dump on it. I don't like a BCD with
> too much
> crap on it and I didn't really start to look close at the Zeagle Ranger.
> It
> looks nice and not too much stuff on it and I also noticed the Zeagle
> Tech 50
> Regulator looked nice..   Anyone have anything to say about this
> equipment?
>  This will be for Open Water diving, looking to get into reck diving...

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assistant: I use the Zeagle BCD and I have been very pleased with my BCD and would
recommend it to anyone that wants a sturdy BCD.  If I understand things
right, the newer models can be converted to use twin tanks.  Considering you
are looking at wreck diving, that may be an important item for you to
consider.
As far as regulators, I use the USD Micra Adjustable regulator with an SEA4
first stage.   I like the combination, especially the SEA4 as there is no
kinking of the hoses since it has six ports, 3 on each side.  The more hoses
are kinked and stressed at the fittings, the shorter the lifetime of the
se.
Hope this helps answer some questions.
Beery
system: You are John Johnson, 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 Laurence Charlot about "New gear".

They wrote:
-=>> Quoting John Johnson to All <=-
JJ>> noticed the Zeagle Tech 50 Regulator looked nice..   Anyone have
JJ>> anything to say about this equipment? This will be for Open Water
LC> I got certified originally in a Zeagle.  It seemed like a
LC> sturdy piece of equipment, and I liked the adjustable cummerbund.
LC> I eventually bought an At-Pac, as it had a higher weight capacity
LC> and there was a good used one available from the local shop at
LC> half the cost of a new Zeagle.  Otherwise, I probably would
LC> have bought the Zeagle.

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assistant: On Dec 25, 1997 09:05am, LAURENCE CHARLOT wrote to JOHN JOHNSON:
Thanks. I like the Zeagle because it has pocket space and the air dump
is in a good spot for me.. Looks like a nice BCD
-John
... Platinum Xpress, Wildcat! & Win NT.......Nice!!!!
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 John Johnson about "Re: New gear".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting John Johnson to All <=-
JJ> noticed the Zeagle Tech 50 Regulator looked nice..   Anyone have
JJ> anything to say about this equipment? This will be for Open Water

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assistant: I got certified originally in a Zeagle.  It seemed like a
sturdy piece of equipment, and I liked the adjustable cummerbund.
I eventually bought an At-Pac, as it had a higher weight capacity
and there was a good used one available from the local shop at
half the cost of a new Zeagle.  Otherwise, I probably would
have bought the Zeagle.
system: You are Harry Oldenhuis, 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 "Divers".

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assistant: I wish you all a happy new jear
When In Perth West Australia  Visit the Underwater explorers club
all welcom
Harry
system: You are Ed Koon, 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 "Telnet Accessable Fidonet BBS!".

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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 All about "New Moderator Needed".

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assistant: Folks,
I think after 8 years of running a BBS, I am going to exit the fidonet bbs
world.  If there is anyone out there that would like to become the scuba
moderator, please send me an email or reply.
Beery Miller
1:123/50
system: You are Michael Jordan, 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 Beery Miller about "New Moderator Needed".

They wrote:
BM>>Folks,
BM>>I think after 8 years of running a BBS, I am going to exit
BM>>the fidonet bbs world.  If there is anyone out there that
BM>>would like to become the scuba moderator, please send me an
BM>>email or reply.
BM>>Beery Miller
BM>>1:123/50
BM>>---
BM>> * Origin: -9640 News BBS- MidSouth 99'er BBS **1-901-368-0112**
BM>>PATH: 123/50 201 54 270/101 396/1 280/1

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assistant: (1:123/50)
Well I have been here for several years and I guess I could do it.  I
have run a BBS for a bit over 10 years, am 49 years old and a Diver that
is landlocked right now.
___
 X SLMR 2.1a X
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 All about "New Moderator".

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assistant: Folks,
I am in the process of turning the Scuba echo over to Michael Jordan as the
new moderator.  Let's everyone welcome Michael.
Beery Miller
system: You are Roland Doepper, 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 Michael Jordan about "New Moderator Needed".

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assistant: Hi Michael,
congratulations Michael and all times "good air"
And for this echo I wish us all more traffic !
Sorry for my bad english ;)
  Ciao...
     ...bye and Servus,
*            //ROLAND//
    r.doepper@cww.de                                              FmMB230E
system: You are Harry, 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 "This echo".

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assistant: Hallo
        This is a test to see if this echo is still working
all seem to be dead   recieved no mail for 11 days
Cheers Harry
system: You are Harry, 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 Beery Miller about "New Moderator".

They wrote:
BM> Folks,
BM> I am in the process of turning the Scuba echo over to
BM> Michael Jordan as the new moderator.  Let's everyone
BM> welcome Michael.

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assistant: Hallo Beery
Did you get my net mail ?
and I also wrote to you in this echo
I think the mail goes missing
Harry
system: You are Harry, 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 Michael Jordan about "New Moderator Needed".

They wrote:
BM>>Folks,
BM>>I think after 8 years of running a BBS, I am going to exit
BM>>the fidonet bbs world.  If there is anyone out there that
BM>>would like to become the scuba moderator, please send me an
BM>>email or reply.
BM>>Beery Miller
BM>>1:123/50
BM>>---
BM>> * Origin: -9640 News BBS- MidSouth 99'er BBS **1-
MJ> 901-368-0112** (1:123/50)
BM>>PATH: 123/50 201 54 270/101 396/1 280/1
MJ> Well I have been here for several years and I guess I could do it.  I
MJ> have run a BBS for a bit over 10 years, am 49 years old and a Diver that
MJ> is landlocked right now.

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assistant: And Divers
You silly Old Bugger, looks like you are still going strong
Well come
Harry
system: You are Roland Doepper, 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 Harry about "This echo".

They wrote:
H>         This is a test to see if this echo is still working
H> all seem to be dead   recieved no mail for 11 days

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assistant: Am 31 Jan 98  07:53:26 schrieb Harry  an All  zum Thema:
This echo
Hallo Harry,
then you have an routing problem, because I get messages in Germany !?
btw: sorry for my bad english
  Ciao...
     ...bye and Servus,
*            //ROLAND//
    r.doepper@cww.de                                              FmMB230E
system: You are Bill Shryock, 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 Harry about "This echo".

They wrote:
->       This is a test to see if this echo is still working
-> all seem to be dead   recieved no mail for 11 days

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assistant: Harry,
It's still connected here in Little Rock.  It has been slow lately, guess its
just the winder duldrums.  Hopefully it will pick up again.
Take care,
Bill
system: You are Dennis Seavey, 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 Harry about "This echo".

They wrote:
H> Hallo
H>        This is a test to see if this echo is still working
H> all seem to be dead   recieved no mail for 11 days
H> Cheers Harry

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assistant: Well I don't know about anyone else but I've been out diving on a project and
haven't even been in to check the mail.
Be wet and well.
Dennis
* SPITFIRE v3.51
system: You are Dennis Seavey, 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 Roland Doepper about "This echo".

They wrote:
RD> then you have an routing problem, because I get messages in Germany
RD> !?
RD> btw: sorry for my bad english

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assistant: Actually, your english looks fine to me.  If you think your english is bad
you should see my german.
Be wet and well.
Dennis
* SPITFIRE v3.51
system: You are Dennis Seavey, 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 "Dry Suits".

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assistant: I'm just curious if there any divers on this echo who are currently involved
with any form of public safety search and recovery/rescue dive operations.
The town that I am doing EMT work with is in the process of putting a team
together and I am trying to avoid re-inventing the wheel.
Thanks in advance for any input you can give me.
Dennis
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system: You are Harry, 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 Roland Doepper about "This echo".

They wrote:
RD> Am 31 Jan 98  07:53:26 schrieb Harry  an All  zum Thema:
RD> This echo
RD> Hallo Harry,
H>         This is a test to see if this echo is still working
H> all seem to be dead   recieved no mail for 11 days
RD> then you have an routing problem, because I get messages in Germany !?
RD> btw: sorry for my bad english

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assistant: Hallo Roland
Thank you for the reply, it's like everything else it is dying :)
Not a problem, English is not a easy language anyway
Dankeshun
Thanks
Harry from West Australia
system: You are Harry Oldenhuis, 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 "This echo".

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assistant: Hi all
Looks like there
is a bad link somwhere please reconnect me so that I can talk
Scuba with Cannada etc
This link is down
Harry
system: You are Roland Doepper, 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 Dennis Seavey about "This echo".

They wrote:
RD> btw: sorry for my bad english
DS>
DS> Actually, your english looks fine to me.  If you think your english is
DS> bad you should see my german.
<g> I learn english in School, but befor 20 years ;)  I think that you dont

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assistant: 21 Feb 98,  07:02:46, Dennis Seavey wrote to Roland Doepper, subject:
This echo
Hello Dennis, how are you?
learn german in the USA !?
You wrote in an other mail that you work as an EMT ?!
Me to !  I'am an Paramedic and (Padi) Rescue-Diver.
  Ciao...
     ...bye and Servus,
*            //ROLAND//
    r.doepper@cww.de                                              FmMB230E
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 Harry about "New Moderator".

They wrote:
> Hallo Beery
>  BM> Folks,
>  BM> I am in the process of turning the Scuba echo over to
>  BM> Michael Jordan as the new moderator.  Let's everyone
>  BM> welcome Michael.
> Did you get my net mail ?
> and I also wrote to you in this echo
> I think the mail goes missing

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assistant: I got one message and wrote you a netmail reply.  If you haven't received it
yet, it's still routing somewhere.
Beery