http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/ Mon, 12 May 2008 06:42:08 +0100 MyBB http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1100 Sun, 11 May 2008 23:27:57 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1100 ……………………………
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Doors will open with welcome drinks for guests at 6:30pm; the three course dinner will then be served from 7:30pm, with a choice of menus and a tipple of wine. After dinner, and whilst you are relaxing with your coffee and mints, we'll have a few brief (and I mean brief!) speeches, followed by the prize draw and a charity auction.

We'll then have a live band to help you whittle away the hours and impress your buddies with some funky moves until the fun and frolics will finally be drawn to a close at 12:45, with last carriages at 01:00am.

The ticket price of £75 per person includes your meal with some wine, and entrance into the Prize Draw for a whole heap of diving goodies kindly donated by Scubapro (retail value of around £1000). You'll also be able to enter the photo competition, the winner of which will be voted for on the evening by the attendees. Cameras Underwater are donating the prize, full details have yet to be confirmed but we're pretty sure it's going to be sexy!

All proceeds from the ball will be split evenly between Marie Curie Cancer Care (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk) and Bite-Back Shark and Marine Conservation (http://www.bite-back.com).

A licensed bar will be open from 06:30pm until 12:45am.

You can find out futher details on our web site http://www.divingcharityball.com, or on our Facebook group, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5950407437. We'll be updating the sites with further information as they become available.

You can buy your tickets from the following dive stores:

Dive Solutions in Fulham, tel 020 7736 9952
http://www.dive-solutions.com

Diving Leisure London in Battersea, tel 020 7924 4106
http://www.divingleisurelondon.co.uk

Aquatic Element in Windsor, tel 01753 858 727
http://www.aquatic-element.co.uk

Or you can call me direct on 07748 405856

Cheers

Stuart]]>
Doors will open with welcome drinks for guests at 6:30pm; the three course dinner will then be served from 7:30pm, with a choice of menus and a tipple of wine. After dinner, and whilst you are relaxing with your coffee and mints, we'll have a few brief (and I mean brief!) speeches, followed by the prize draw and a charity auction.

We'll then have a live band to help you whittle away the hours and impress your buddies with some funky moves until the fun and frolics will finally be drawn to a close at 12:45, with last carriages at 01:00am.

The ticket price of £75 per person includes your meal with some wine, and entrance into the Prize Draw for a whole heap of diving goodies kindly donated by Scubapro (retail value of around £1000). You'll also be able to enter the photo competition, the winner of which will be voted for on the evening by the attendees. Cameras Underwater are donating the prize, full details have yet to be confirmed but we're pretty sure it's going to be sexy!

All proceeds from the ball will be split evenly between Marie Curie Cancer Care (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk) and Bite-Back Shark and Marine Conservation (http://www.bite-back.com).

A licensed bar will be open from 06:30pm until 12:45am.

You can find out futher details on our web site http://www.divingcharityball.com, or on our Facebook group, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5950407437. We'll be updating the sites with further information as they become available.

You can buy your tickets from the following dive stores:

Dive Solutions in Fulham, tel 020 7736 9952
http://www.dive-solutions.com

Diving Leisure London in Battersea, tel 020 7924 4106
http://www.divingleisurelondon.co.uk

Aquatic Element in Windsor, tel 01753 858 727
http://www.aquatic-element.co.uk

Or you can call me direct on 07748 405856

Cheers

Stuart]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1098 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:18:00 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1098
I am looking for an SMB, what is the difference between an open ended one and a closed ended one? Does it matter?]]>
I am looking for an SMB, what is the difference between an open ended one and a closed ended one? Does it matter?]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1097 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:10:09 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1097
My name is Sarah, i'm 27 years old and originally from South Wales... I moved to Wigan recently to be with my fiancé (you might know him... OneDeGo)...

I started diving in Dominican Republic in October when on Holiday, where i took the PADI Scuba Diver course. I never another opportunity to dive, until I met OneDeGo and found out that he was a diver, and that there are actually good dive sites here in the UK!!

Last weekend, he helped me to complete the PADI Open Water course, with a friend of his who's an instructor. And he told me that i have to join this forum... so here i am!

Hoping to dive with and meet some of you quite soon!

Sarah
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My name is Sarah, i'm 27 years old and originally from South Wales... I moved to Wigan recently to be with my fiancé (you might know him... OneDeGo)...

I started diving in Dominican Republic in October when on Holiday, where i took the PADI Scuba Diver course. I never another opportunity to dive, until I met OneDeGo and found out that he was a diver, and that there are actually good dive sites here in the UK!!

Last weekend, he helped me to complete the PADI Open Water course, with a friend of his who's an instructor. And he told me that i have to join this forum... so here i am!

Hoping to dive with and meet some of you quite soon!

Sarah
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“Excuse please,” she said to a Wickes worker. “Where can I find the tewitts? My ‘usband, he needs a circular one and I want to surprise him by buying him one. Then he’ll be able to do lots of works in our ‘ouse.”

The Wickes worker was baffled and couldn’t help at all. So, Maria went home disappointed. As soon as she got in, she went into the kitchen to put the kettle on. She noticed that the hot water tap was still dripping.

“George,” she called – George was in the living room with the television on – “George, you still no fix kitchen tap.”

“I know dear,” said George, joining Maria in the kitchen. “I’ve told you. I’ll fix it just as soon as I can get around……]]>
“Excuse please,” she said to a Wickes worker. “Where can I find the tewitts? My ‘usband, he needs a circular one and I want to surprise him by buying him one. Then he’ll be able to do lots of works in our ‘ouse.”

The Wickes worker was baffled and couldn’t help at all. So, Maria went home disappointed. As soon as she got in, she went into the kitchen to put the kettle on. She noticed that the hot water tap was still dripping.

“George,” she called – George was in the living room with the television on – “George, you still no fix kitchen tap.”

“I know dear,” said George, joining Maria in the kitchen. “I’ve told you. I’ll fix it just as soon as I can get around……]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1095 Sun, 11 May 2008 18:21:59 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1095 im a real novice at diving, done 1 try dive recently in malta...loved it so signed up straight away for open water diver(so didnt have much time for a drink on holiday):( im also keen to carry on diving now im back home in liverpool....does anyone know a decent club i can join?]]> im a real novice at diving, done 1 try dive recently in malta...loved it so signed up straight away for open water diver(so didnt have much time for a drink on holiday):( im also keen to carry on diving now im back home in liverpool....does anyone know a decent club i can join?]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1094 Sun, 11 May 2008 18:19:29 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1094
Let me explain. Queuing to get into Crappers on Saturday morning there was a Dodge RAM 2500 in front of me, I walked past it to talk to my mate who was a few cars ahead. The Dodge’s driver had his window down and I passed a compliment about the truck (I like American vehicles) and said that I hadn’t realised the Dodge RAM 2500 was available in right hand drive. He then immediately launched into how he had commissioned a right hand version with a custom-made dashboard, custom switchgear, steering column and everything associated with it. He had even put a Cummins 6 litre diesel engine in it as he didn’t like the original straight 6. To me the dashboard was an exact mirror image of the truck I had been in a few weeks ago and it even sounded the same.

Rather than pass comment I politely said goodbye and went to my friend’s car leaving I’m sure thinking that he’d got away with a whopper.

But why tell such lies in the first place, was it to impress his wife sitting at his side or did he genuinely believe he’d had it done.

I checked on the Americanmotors.com site and the truck is available in RHD.

Rant over.]]>
Let me explain. Queuing to get into Crappers on Saturday morning there was a Dodge RAM 2500 in front of me, I walked past it to talk to my mate who was a few cars ahead. The Dodge’s driver had his window down and I passed a compliment about the truck (I like American vehicles) and said that I hadn’t realised the Dodge RAM 2500 was available in right hand drive. He then immediately launched into how he had commissioned a right hand version with a custom-made dashboard, custom switchgear, steering column and everything associated with it. He had even put a Cummins 6 litre diesel engine in it as he didn’t like the original straight 6. To me the dashboard was an exact mirror image of the truck I had been in a few weeks ago and it even sounded the same.

Rather than pass comment I politely said goodbye and went to my friend’s car leaving I’m sure thinking that he’d got away with a whopper.

But why tell such lies in the first place, was it to impress his wife sitting at his side or did he genuinely believe he’d had it done.

I checked on the Americanmotors.com site and the truck is available in RHD.

Rant over.]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1093 Sun, 11 May 2008 15:06:49 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1093

I am 47 years old and live in Nuneaton not too far from Stoney Cove by the way.]]>

I am 47 years old and live in Nuneaton not too far from Stoney Cove by the way.]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1092 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:47:35 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1092
Though apparently only 16kg of luggage allowance...clothes?..dive gear?..clothes?..divegear?]]>
Though apparently only 16kg of luggage allowance...clothes?..dive gear?..clothes?..divegear?]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1091 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:25:24 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1091 If all goes well, i´ll be living in or around Christchurch on the south island.
Anyone here from NZ or has knowledge of the diving in this area?

Only sticking point is getting the house here in Spain sold first. Housing market is crappy at the moment, due to bad press about illegal building in Spain, and the weak pound/euro exchange rate.
May have to take a loss on the house or could be in for a long wait.]]> If all goes well, i´ll be living in or around Christchurch on the south island.
Anyone here from NZ or has knowledge of the diving in this area?

Only sticking point is getting the house here in Spain sold first. Housing market is crappy at the moment, due to bad press about illegal building in Spain, and the weak pound/euro exchange rate.
May have to take a loss on the house or could be in for a long wait.]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1090 Sun, 11 May 2008 13:11:56 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1090
Yesterday at Crappers I had 2 good dives, no problems with the ears, third dive couldn't clear them at all. So, it was time to make a decision, leave the students to the rest of the staff or blow hard. Wrong decision, crackle but no pain until the journey home. Last night I had to take a painkiller, this morning there's no pain or muzziness, I'm glad I'm not diving today.

Stupid, stupid, stupid decision, I should have known better.

Why do ears do that on a third dive and why did I make the wrong decision?]]>
Yesterday at Crappers I had 2 good dives, no problems with the ears, third dive couldn't clear them at all. So, it was time to make a decision, leave the students to the rest of the staff or blow hard. Wrong decision, crackle but no pain until the journey home. Last night I had to take a painkiller, this morning there's no pain or muzziness, I'm glad I'm not diving today.

Stupid, stupid, stupid decision, I should have known better.

Why do ears do that on a third dive and why did I make the wrong decision?]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1089 Sun, 11 May 2008 09:27:25 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1089
http://www.aflagdiving.co.uk/]]>
http://www.aflagdiving.co.uk/]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1088 Sun, 11 May 2008 09:16:37 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1088 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1087 Sat, 10 May 2008 21:02:41 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1087 I'm now going to get drunk.]]> I'm now going to get drunk.]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1086 Sat, 10 May 2008 20:41:06 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1086
Anyone fancy a dip anywhere near to Liverpool on any (or all) of the above dates - 19th is afternoon only. Just one word of warning - could do with a nice shallow one on first dive to get used to my drysuit again and get weighted properly.]]>
Anyone fancy a dip anywhere near to Liverpool on any (or all) of the above dates - 19th is afternoon only. Just one word of warning - could do with a nice shallow one on first dive to get used to my drysuit again and get weighted properly.]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1085 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:20:26 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1085
So...

Can anyone recommend a good Cressi snorkel ( want it to match my mask )]]>
So...

Can anyone recommend a good Cressi snorkel ( want it to match my mask )]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1084 Sat, 10 May 2008 18:36:23 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1084
LED Torch

I've purchased some real crap fom unknown Hong Kong suppliers though.

While I'm musing, has anybody here tried these and can comment on the quality?

Harry]]>
LED Torch

I've purchased some real crap fom unknown Hong Kong suppliers though.

While I'm musing, has anybody here tried these and can comment on the quality?

Harry]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1083 Sat, 10 May 2008 17:30:40 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1083
Well some of you should know them well enough

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Dived a couple of very nice tug boats off Zonta Point, but it was a real washing machine job in and out so no photos of them

So much to see, and so little time to see them.]]>
Well some of you should know them well enough

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Dived a couple of very nice tug boats off Zonta Point, but it was a real washing machine job in and out so no photos of them

So much to see, and so little time to see them.]]> http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1082 Sat, 10 May 2008 16:21:17 +0100 http://www.ukdivers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1082 Open Photoshop to the right you will see one of the boxes has two tabs one reading History the other Actions. Click on actions. in the actions tab is a small arrow head to the right, click on that from the drop down list choose, load action, this opens up the actions folder, click on underwater.atn.

From here load your photo into photoshop select the underwater action and click the run symbol at the bottom of the actions box.


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From here load your photo into photoshop select the underwater action and click the run symbol at the bottom of the actions box.


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So i would just like to introduce myself properly...:)

My name is Jason, i'm 35 and live in Wolverhampton, i start my OW on sat the 17th may after i experienced scuba diving for the first time in Lanzarote 2 weeks earlier.]]>
So i would just like to introduce myself properly...:)

My name is Jason, i'm 35 and live in Wolverhampton, i start my OW on sat the 17th may after i experienced scuba diving for the first time in Lanzarote 2 weeks earlier.]]>