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Conger Alley weekend.
1. West coast (midgie hell)
2. East coast (possible in breeding)
3. ENGLAND (Hodges close cumbria sort of English)
4. Neither (Im either miserable or on holiday)
Just try and vote once,
If this hasnt worked can one of the Mods sort it out please.
Deep Seeker
05-06-07, 23:04
Liking the descriptions...! What about likely intoxication due to weegie Buckfast if we go west...
Suggested date 21st & 22nd July. Anyone else want to throw in a date.
30th june 1st july??
14th 15th july
I'm with Deep Seeker. 21st and 22nd July.
I've also got an estate with plenty of grunt for heavy gear.
I'm with Deep Seeker. 21st and 22nd July.
I've also got an estate with plenty of grunt for heavy gear.
You own a large house with plenty of land and servants to carry our dive kit?????
I'll go anywhere, 30June/1st July are good for me.
I'll go anywhere, 30June/1st July are good for me.
Thats best for me as unfortunately (heavy sarcasim) I maybe in Vancouver anytime after that.
Look its a poll you cant just say anywhere its not an option
Anytime during the summer suits me.
You own a large house with plenty of land and servants to carry our dive kit?????
Jesus wept :D
ok, I'm going for the inbreeding, Fife Ness
at the end of June
-dive-monkey-
06-06-07, 00:09
1st July would work for me, then erm august!
1st July would work for me, then erm august!
Where?
-dive-monkey-
06-06-07, 00:14
oh, erm am in glasgow on the 30th at night so could drive anywhere from there really, would also have 2 other divers with me! Am not fussy at this stage as long as i get in the water :D
Dive Tramp
06-06-07, 00:30
would also have 2 other divers with me! :D
Would that be Penman and Black perchance?
Conger Alley weekend.
1. West coast (midgie hell, buckfast and crap viz with little life)
2. East coast (possible in breeding, only fife, decent viz and life although could be blown out due to weather)
3. ENGLAND (Hodges close cumbria sort of English, its England!!)
4. Neither (Im either miserable or on holiday)
Just try and vote once,
If this hasnt worked can one of the Mods sort it out please.
I have adjusted your biased descriptions!!
1st July I am already at St Abbs, 22nd June, may be an option!!
I have adjusted your biased descriptions!!
1st July I am already at St Abbs, 22nd June, may be an option!!
If yr in st abbs 1st July shall i presume either george or mildred dependent on which is which is there too????:D
And you havent voted either
Suggested date 21st & 22nd July. Anyone else want to throw in a date.
These dates would suit me....
isnt this all very exiting!!:D
gogs
i voted east coast for a change of scene and cos of the midgies. not sure about the dates though - might be on hols ...
Deep Seeker
06-06-07, 09:52
There is the possibility that some of us go to Hodges on the 21st/22nd of July and do a dive there and then we also arrange to meet at Fife Ness for a Dive on the 1st July. The tides for Fife Ness would make it an afternoon dive so it's not ridiculously early in any case. Fife Ness could be done in a day though while I get the impression Hodges would need tents and crates of beer.
Nick
If yr in st abbs 1st July shall i presume either george or mildred dependent on which is which is there too????:D
And you havent voted either
Yes Mildred will be with me on that day and I have voted!!
Regards,
Mr Roper (to you!)
http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/gandm/gm24.jpg
I get the impression Hodges would need tents and crates of beer.
That wouldn't interest me :rolleyes: :D
There seems to be a few wanting to go to Hodges on the 21st/22nd. I'll kick off a new thread for those wanting to go on that trip...
The rest of you aren't invited :p
I voted neither as I will be on holiday on the July dates that were suggested earlier. However fine for some of June and okay for August if dates change.
I fancy Hodges Close but not on 21 July. :eek:
August definitely better - mid to late August better still. Can go anywhere!
How about the Puffin rib? I know it's expensive, but you get out into the sound and the ride is fun ... we could do it mid-week: take a day off work. Might be good??
August definitely better - mid to late August better still. Can go anywhere!
How about the Puffin rib? I know it's expensive, but you get out into the sound and the ride is fun ... we could do it mid-week: take a day off work. Might be good??
now that tickles my fancy! :cool:
Deep Seeker
06-06-07, 11:56
I can do August too... how about we stick with Hodges on the July dates (see other post) and then do Puffin's RIB in August?
Cos lets face it... we're not all going to be able to find one weekend and one location that will suit all so for all introductions we'll have to mingle between dates and divesites and this will take at least a couple of planned weekends.
absolutely: good plan, DS! :D
you mean ... dive more than once during the summer?! :p
I think I can maybe manage that ... although my track record so far this year ain't so hot :o
Looking out the window today I'm thinking, ... blue water ... light breeze ... warm sun ... rolling off a rib in the sound into bright, clear viz ...
OK - Puffin rib in August! Let's set a date. I'm moving house on the 24th so after that is difficult for me, so I propose Wednesday 8th! Midweek is good up there because it's quiet. We can get the rib to ourselves and persuade them to give us 2 wrecks rather than the usual wreck + scenic. I think the price is £38. I know it's steep - but you're paying for the convenience and the awesome rib ride too.
It's in my diary!
Deep Seeker
06-06-07, 13:06
Awww.. Gord... that's too close to the previous weekend. Can we make it the next wednesday? Me and almost the entire Cupar lot will be in the Summer Isles from the 2nd to the 6th so the wednesday you're proposing will be a bit tight.
Oh... and thursdays are easier for skiving work.
Midweek!! Yeah... Another excuse to skip work. Not a problem for me anyway :p
the 8th is not too bad because I can come down directly from the summer isles (see above) :D
the following week is not bad either, because I'll have some babysitters at hand :rolleyes:
If we meet on thursday, we can even have a looooooong weekend of diving :eek:
p.s. I am so glad that my missus is not on CA, otherwise I would be dead! Hey Cupar bunch! Don't tell her.....
Dive Tramp
06-06-07, 14:00
p.s. I am so glad that my missus is not on CA, otherwise I would be dead! Hey Cupar bunch! Don't tell her.....
You don't have to be a member to read the blogs, Lars, look out I think I hear her coming....
Puffin charge £42 a head now.
almost a 10% increase on the £38 from last year.
You don't have to be a member to read the blogs, Lars, look out I think I hear her coming....
pssss..... she is sitting behind me.....
42 quid is a lot, but ok for good day out. So, I'll take part if it is later than 7th August.
42 quid for two dives from a rib.... :eek:
West coast the midges ain't that bad :D
42 quid for two dives from a rib.... :eek:
And what's worse they decide the sites :eek:
I'd be interested as well.
The ribs look excellent
http://www.puffin.org.uk/graphics/rib6.jpg
Would need to see closer to the time if I could manage. I might have a new job by then.....
-dive-monkey-
07-06-07, 14:17
42 quid for two dives from a rib.... :eek:
Whats even worse is, if you get tangled in their ridicously long shot on the Breda you then sack the 2nd dive cos you're still in shock...so 42 quid for a very short dive is rather expensive!
And the rib had 10 divers on it and was *far* too cramped.....
Am sure other folk have had better experiences with Puffin than i did!!:) But Aug would be better form me as struggling for a weekend after the beg of July T on the P & work):(
Dive Tramp
07-06-07, 16:01
Whats even worse is, if you get tangled in their ridicously long shot on the Breda you then sack the 2nd dive cos you're still in shock...so 42 quid for a very short dive is rather expensive!:(
Better to get a mate with a rib to take you out, shot the wreck "properly", have a fantastic dive with a fly thro', and charge you nothing! Oh, and take you places you've never been, and get your confidence back :D
Know anyone ?
-dive-monkey-
07-06-07, 16:34
Better to get a mate with a rib to take you out, shot the wreck "properly", have a fantastic dive with a fly thro', and charge you nothing! Oh, and take you places you've never been, and get your confidence back :D
Know anyone ?
Certainly do, had a fab day with him & another......:p most enjoyable trip
West coast the midges ain't that bad :D
Do you cook them or eat them raw?
The RIBs do look good - Dive Safari in their previous incarnation used to run a fast RIB out of N Berwick and the ride itself was worth the money - weeeeeeeeee :eek:
How deep is the Breda. We only topped out at 20m and that was only at the stern and when we dropped over the bow for a look, the rest of the time was spent on deck. It was bouyed when we arrived, did they just try and set their own line and miss?
We dived off the Gannet and had a good day out, don't think it was £42 although that was a few years ago. There is only one Ganett as opposed to 2 RIBs though.:)
August works for me, so my vote may now be wrong, and Oban would be fun. Although my holidays are dead so no midweek trip for me - ho hum.
puffin charge £42 & advertise it, its no secret.
£42 x 10 divers = £420, an average hard boat (with a lift) will set you back between £300-£350 & it will take 12 divers = £25-£29 a head.
puffin rhibs cost over 140k a piece & burn mega fuel, so you have to pay for that.
it is fantastic being on them on a nice warm calm day.
its not so nice in choppy water during winter.
look at the boat pic & look at the boat size verses the space allocated to divers.
some of the rhibs run almost empty during the week, but are almost always full at weekends.
make up your own mind, if its not value for money, then dont use them.
p.s. last time i was on one of their boats, we had a bottle nose dolphin riding the bow wave. could have almost touched it.
first & only time i have seen one in scottish waters.
Better to get a mate with a rib to take you out, shot the wreck "properly", have a fantastic dive with a fly thro', and charge you nothing! Oh, and take you places you've never been, and get your confidence back :D
Know anyone ?
That's a great idea. Who has a RIB tho....
Must be a nice guy, with a RIB, would be good if he dives too. Should put up an ad in the Fife Herald. Or maybe ask in the pubs in Newburgh :rolleyes:
-dive-monkey-
07-06-07, 23:11
That's a great idea. Who has a RIB tho....
Must be a nice guy, with a RIB, would be good if he dives too. Should put up an ad in the Fife Herald. Or maybe ask in the pubs in Newburgh :rolleyes:
Lars, he is a very nice friend - top bloke! And his RIB is rather nice too....:p
Are you or Anja coming away this weekend?
Hey Peter, do you not know something with a RIB and would they be willing to take us up there??
Are you or Anja coming away this weekend?
No, Leif had his birthday this week and the party will be tomorrow :eek:
And if we are still alive, we had over to Edinburgh visiting Dynamic Earth on Sunday.
do you not know something with a RIB?
LittleGreenMenDiveTours.com :D
Hey Peter, do you not know something with a RIB and would they be willing to take us up there??
I do know someone with a rib and he might take us up there. However no fast ride from the last motor I saw on it and probably just manage, maybe, 6 divers in any degree of comfort.
-dive-monkey-
08-06-07, 15:51
No, Leif had his birthday this week and the party will be tomorrow :eek:
And if we are still alive, we had over to Edinburgh visiting Dynamic Earth on Sunday.
I don't envy you at all....birthday cake or diving - no contest :D
Have fun though!
Hey Peter, I was being selfish and just thinking about us two!!