[PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2020

Tue Jul 16 01:40:17 EDT 2019

Wonderful Dave… it would indeed be a pleasure to see both you and Yvonne
down in FL next year! I hear what you're saying about slow process. And
with me in particular, you have to remember to figure in the fact that all
you gents are smart cookies, I'm a dummy who relies on his poor old dad to
help me out, and dad's often busy too! ~ Douglas

On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 9:17 PM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Hey Douglas, building a one off vessel, I understand there is sometimes a
> frustration with how long it can take, or your going nowhere fast.  A year
> ago i had visions of completing the SeaQuestor for this year's event.  So i
> set the goal,  More experienced members, ie: Cliff, and Hank set me to
> reality. So now i set more achievable goals, and try to keep to keep the
> overall project moving forward in small steps. I figure if i do one thing
> each day, it feels more like I'm moving forward.  That being said, I plan
> to be at the next event in March. I look forward to seeing you then,  and
> Wyvonne plans to be ready to dive there again.
> David
>
> On Sun, Jul 14, 2019, 2:32 PM Douglas Suhr via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>> I'm always fearful of the group here thinking that I've dropped out of
>> PSUBS. Not so, but just like the rest of you folks, I lead a busy life
>> packed with more than I can handle. Snoopy is currently torn down and in
>> the middle of an overhaul. The process is taking longer than originally
>> planned (due to some mods that are happening prior to re-assembly) and
>> frankly, I don't think she'll be ready to head down to fL by next spring…
>> but that's still what I'm going to shoot for.
>>
>> Meantime though, I'm happy to help host again in Islamorada. As Jon has
>> mentioned, perhaps March of next year would be a good time for a
>> convention. And I'm happy to chip in financially if we want to try the
>> barge experiment. The 25 foot whaler is also available as a support / tow
>> vessel. ~ Doug
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles <
>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Tim
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 8:18 PM T Novak via Personal_Submersibles <
>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> It's in the Upper Keys, south west of Key Largo, north east of Marathon.
>>>>
>>>> Tim
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *From:* Personal_Submersibles [mailto:
>>>> personal_submersibles-bounces at psubs.org] *On Behalf Of *Rick Patton
>>>> via Personal_Submersibles
>>>> *Sent:* Monday, July 8, 2019 9:51 PM
>>>> *To:* Personal Submersibles General Discussion <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2020
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> What part of the Key's is Islamorada?
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 6:47 PM Alan via Personal_Submersibles <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Will look forward to the reports from that trip!
>>>>
>>>> Alan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 9/07/2019, at 1:13 PM, via Personal_Submersibles <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Our ship is like 70 feet longer than Alucia, so maybe that will dampen
>>>> some of that of such fun southern ocean stuff. And everyone runs for cover
>>>> at one time or another. Maybe we'll sneak in for a beer while if we run
>>>> into WOW conditions. Waiting On Weather.
>>>>
>>>> Vance
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Alan via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> Sent: Mon, Jul 8, 2019 6:10 pm
>>>> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2020
>>>>
>>>> So sounds like you will be crossing 1000km of the worst waters in the
>>>> World.
>>>>
>>>> Don't forget your sea sick pills!
>>>>
>>>> I mentioned Auckland because that was the route the Tritan team took on
>>>>
>>>> Alucia.
>>>>
>>>> Alan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 9/07/2019, at 9:30 AM, via Personal_Submersibles <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Coming out of Peru, and headed for the science station, as I understand
>>>> it. There is a schedule somewhere in my files. Damned if I know where.
>>>> Don't remember a stop an  NZ stop right off hand, sorry to say.
>>>>
>>>> Vance
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Alan via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> Sent: Mon, Jul 8, 2019 5:03 pm
>>>> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2020
>>>>
>>>> Vance,
>>>>
>>>> any details on the Antarctica trip; ship, route, crew, mission etc.
>>>>
>>>> Wondering if you are coming via Auckland N.Z.
>>>>
>>>> That's a big undertaking.
>>>>
>>>> Alan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 9/07/2019, at 1:23 AM, via Personal_Submersibles <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> If I'm not at sea, then I could do some sort of presentation on Pisces
>>>> VI. We're headed out for harbor trials and certification this fall, with
>>>> projects already on the books for next year. Including the Antarctica trip.
>>>> But there is (or should be) time in between for me to get home and catch up
>>>> on the laundry. And who doesn't love Islamorada?
>>>>
>>>> Vance
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion <
>>>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>>> Sent: Mon, Jul 8, 2019 7:54 am
>>>> Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2020
>>>>
>>>> It's been a while since we held a PSUBS convention.  After talking to a
>>>> couple of people who have expressed interest in such event, I'm suggesting
>>>> Islamorada (Florida Keys) in late March 2020 as a target location/date.
>>>> Exact date to be determined, but could be any time between January and
>>>> May.  The only major holiday I am aware of is Easter which falls on April
>>>> 12, 2020.  Our rationale is that we have good resources and services in
>>>> this location, both air and water are warm, underwater visibility is
>>>> typically good, and it's a vacation destination if you want to bring family
>>>> or extend your stay to visit Key West, Everglades, Miami Beach, or other
>>>> activities.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> This event would include diving and presentations such as updates on
>>>> submarine fabrication and reports on activities such as the Lake Tahoe and
>>>> Flathead Lake expeditions.  I've located at least one barge that can
>>>> provide surface transport and support for 2-3 submarines and bring them to
>>>> a 200-300 foot diving location.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> We can consider other location alternatives, however the requirements
>>>> for such suggestions are resources, services, and support including hotels,
>>>> restaurants, dive shops, water ingress, and your ability to act as
>>>> coordinator for that alternative location.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Discussion?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jon
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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