Presentation on my DCS Hit - January 30th

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:48 pm

For those interested, I will be doing a formal Powerpoint presentation on all the aspects of the DCS Type II Hit that I suffered this past summer. It will be at TL Sea Diving in Des Moines at 7:00 PM on January 30th.

This presentation is for their dive club. However, shop owner Lavonne Terkla has informed me that it is no problem for others to come as they still have spots open. HOWEVER.....if you want to come you MUST call TLSea Dive Center and reserve a slot so that they can make sure they are set up for everyone.

In other words, walk-ins will be.....ahem...."frowned upon".

Here's the address and number:

TLSea Dive Center
23405 Pacific Hwy South
Des Moines, Washington 98198

(206) 824-4100

(888)-44TLSEA

- John

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:15 pm

Just called and reserved my spot! $\:D/$

Dogboy · Post by **Dogboy** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:29 pm

Wish I could go, I have to work that night. Please post if you are going to do another- maybe on a Fri/Sat/or Sun night? I read your article in ADM, and am really glad you have been able to continue to dive. My diving family (me, wife and son) are looking forward to meeting you, you have a lot of knowledge and experience to tap into.

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:37 am

Just a "bump" as a reminder to anyone interested. It's next week on Tuesday night.

- John

Zen Diver · Post by **Zen Diver** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:11 am

I'll be there too John!

-Valerie

Zen Diver · Post by **Zen Diver** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:56 pm

A huge THANK YOU to John for your amazing presentation on the "Anatomy of a Hit." Your talk was informative, humbling and thought provoking. The room was abuzz afterward, and I heard at least 3 people say that they were either signing up for DAN coverage tomorrow, or increasing the level of the their coverage.

Well Done John!

-Valerie

BASSMAN · Post by **BASSMAN** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:50 am

A great service to the Diving community John!

Thanks for Sharing

Keith.

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:52 am

John... Well done!

I want to echo what Val and Keith had to say!

I understand that John will be doing more of these presentations. All you folks who hang out at NWDiveclub should really try and catch one of these, AND bring another diver with you!

I love the idea of spreading good, solid information about the habits and practices of safe diving. It makes the prospect of being in the water all that more fun!

Thanks again John,

Tom

jackieg · Post by **jackieg** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:18 pm

Echoing Valerie, Keith and Tom - Thanks ever so much for well planned, though provoking talk on your DCS hit.

Speaking from the perspective of one who has "been there", it was gratifying to have another's story presented in such an informative...and yes...entertaining...presentation.

You rock!

Jackie

BASSMAN · Post by **BASSMAN** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:40 am

John,
when and where is the next presentation for "Anatomy of a Hit"
I have a friend who missed the last one and wants to see the presentation.

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:49 am

BASSMAN wrote:John,
when and where is the next presentation for "Anatomy of a Hit"
I have a friend who missed the last one and wants to see the presentation.

The next one is tentatively scheduled for March 7th with the Emerald Sea Dive Club.

You can watch the club website for updates on that:

http://www.emeraldseadiveclub.org/

I think that they have their meetings at the Alfy's Pizza in Lynnwood.

- John

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:48 pm

This is just a "bump" to remind those that might want to attend.

I will be giving my presentation on my neurological DCS "Hit" at the Emerald Seas Dive Club meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday, March 7th.

The general club meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, and they usually have their guest speakers start at 8:00 PM. I asked their president if non-members could come and he said, "the more the merrier!", so it will probably be a good chance for some of you to meet a north-end dive club and see if you might want to join.

The Emerald Seas Dive Club meets at Alfy's Pizza @ 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood, (425) 775-5459.

I look forward to meeting/seeing any of you that might choose to come!

- John