CANCELLED- Lake Crescent March 24th

[Jeff Pack]

I can bring a tank for you. But that far for 2 dives isn't worth it.

[CaptnJack]

I can bring a tank for you. But that far for 2 dives isn't worth it.

You'll be too bored for 3. Seriously just do 2 then go get a beer...

[vlad]

Since it looks like Defied, H20Doctor, and maybe Jeff Pack can do Saturday we can move it to Saturday, how does that work for you Vlad? Are you still interested Vlad?

Yep, I'm in. Though, I'll need to bum a tow from one of you, cool people on scooters...

[Jeff Pack]

I can bring a tank for you. But that far for 2 dives isn't worth it.

You'll be too bored for 3. Seriously just do 2 then go get a beer...

I'm a water baby, I'm never bored in the water...

[kitsapdiver]

I can bring a tank for you. But that far for 2 dives isn't worth it.

You'll be too bored for 3. Seriously just do 2 then go get a beer...

Once again... (I feel like I say this way too often)... CaptnJack really is right on this one.

Jeff, not all dives are equal. The Hood Canal, and the Sound will be there for a long time to come, and Lake Crescent is a fabulous dive and if you dive in the PNW you have to see it sometime, but the novelty of it will wear off in 2 dives.

Right now your enthusiasm for diving is great, but this is one of those sites, that people will go do because its' different and a lot of fun, but once they do a dive or two they'll say... "Wow, that was fun! Let's go get a beer! I'm sure I'll do it again... in a year or two".

If you're just trying to log 3-4 dives a day to get the number up you may not enjoy this trip as much as that's not the point. Although I am one who doesn't complain about long dives so I'm sure you'll get your first fill, on at least the first dive when I'm not messing around with the single AL80.

I mean really when it comes down to it. Lake Crescent is an awesome place to dive it has tropics like visibility, and the structure is cool, but there aren't any critters, and it's cold. There is only so long you can enjoy staring at the geology and structure and really be fascinated with it.

And really a trip like this where we travel a bit is a great trip to stop, get a sandwich and a beer on the way home socialize, and make some friends which is a big part of diving for me! I love the people I meet through diving as much as the diving itself!

[kitsapdiver]

Since it looks like Defied, H20Doctor, and maybe Jeff Pack can do Saturday we can move it to Saturday, how does that work for you Vlad? Are you still interested Vlad?

Yep, I'm in. Though, I'll need to bum a tow from one of you, cool people on scooters...

I don't think that will be an issue sounds like we'll have a few, and I'm willing to tow! And the point of the dive isn't too scooter, per se. But they will help us find the forest if it's a long swim as was suggested by the site H20Doctor posted.

Worst comes to worst and we don't have enough for one per buddy team (or others with scooters don't want to tow) I'll join a team just to kick. I'm in no hurry, just there to have fun!

[H20doctor]

I might stay over for sunday and spearfish sunday in agate Bay.. / 2 tank dive.. Btw need to check the fish regs.. But I'm game to find and film lake cresant..

[dr.putz]

Saturday sounds good. Jeff - If you want to do 3 dives I'm all for it, I agree, long drive for 2 dives. I want to get everything out of it I can. Are you staying the night? If not I'd definitely be willing to carpool.

[Jeff Pack]

I'm coming from tacoma though, so its longer and more expensive to meet you in Seattle, cuz of the ferry.

[Jeff Pack]

I might stay over for sunday and spearfish sunday in agate Bay.. / 2 tank dive.. Btw need to check the fish regs.. But I'm game to find and film lake cresant..

I'm game for some sunday dives, but I'm not a spear'o. Depends what an overnight hotel cost is. (and where)

[eliseaboo]

I regularly drive that far, sometimes for even one dive

Sounds a lot like a little quarry in WI called Fortune Pond. We'd go up there for the weekend because the water was clear and blue (rather than the murky brown, measure-your-visibility-in-inches local lakes) but it sure was cold. I think the drive was five hours. There is a certain appeal to freshwater (no gear rinsing, high focus on not silting out, more "zen"), and to "flying" through the trees, but I still don't think we did a three dive day there. I did a (different) freshwater dive once where I zoned out and *literally* ran into a tree. There are some great lakes and quarries in WI where three dives are fun, but there's usually lots of structure there, and the lake is pretty big (or you're wreck diving)

[H20doctor]

Im sleeping in my van... Down by the river

[dr.putz]

Jeff: That's fine for me though. I don't mind driving down to Tac and then carpooling. Plus the company makes the drive more bearable. If you're up for that. Unless your wife is going an you're staying the night up there. Then of course I'll drive separately.

[defied]

I may have to apologize and bail on this one.
It seems my appointment maker had previously scheduled me for an appearance at a "shindig" Friday night, and I won't have any ROI if I bag it early (before 10pm).
Add to that all the hobnobbing and connection making, and I may have to endure this by tossing back some perfectly aged vino and commit to some good old fashioned tomfoolery to charm the skirts off of everyone.
This of course means that I may be a slow mover in the AM, and not in the mood for a two hour drive, dive, and return trip.

With undying Respect,
D

[Jeff Pack]

Im sleeping in my van... Down by the river

doing your spear fishing thing, will you mistake me for a squid as I flail about?

Wont my 35w fish screaming water boiler light scare them away?

But somewhat seriously, whats the plan for sunday?

[kitsapdiver]

I may have to apologize and bail on this one.
It seems my appointment maker had previously scheduled me for an appearance at a "shindig" Friday night, and I won't have any ROI if I bag it early (before 10pm).
Add to that all the hobnobbing and connection making, and I may have to endure this by tossing back some perfectly aged vino and commit to some good old fashioned tomfoolery to charm the skirts off of everyone.
This of course means that I may be a slow mover in the AM, and not in the mood for a two hour drive, dive, and return trip.

With undying Respect,
D

I'm Broken Hearted! You're such a tease Bishop!

[H20doctor]

I might just dive and bottle hunt in port townsend, since thats where the air shop is

[coulterboy]

I might just dive and bottle hunt in port townsend, since thats where the air shop is

You should invite that guy behind you in your avatar since he likes to bottle hunt too.

[renoun]

I can bring a tank for you. But that far for 2 dives isn't worth it.

You'll be too bored for 3. Seriously just do 2 then go get a beer...

I'm a water baby, I'm never bored in the water...

If you are really wanting to dive more I would suggest you check the current tables for Admiralty Inlet and see if you can work in a dive at Pt. Hudson in Port Townsend. If the currents aren't favorable the Comet in Port Hadlock might be an other option.

[H20doctor]

I can bring a tank for you. But that far for 2 dives isn't worth it.

You'll be too bored for 3. Seriously just do 2 then go get a beer...

I'm a water baby, I'm never bored in the water...

If you are really wanting to dive more I would suggest you check the current tables for Admiralty Inlet and see if you can work in a dive at Pt. Hudson in Port Townsend. If the currents aren't favorable the Comet in Port Hadlock might be an other option.

I have an xscooter.. I dont care about current.. Suka DJ

[eliseaboo]

Port Townsend, did you say???

But, that is not a good day at all to be diving around here unassisted...you'd be blown right out to sea. Its nearly an eight foot exchange either way that day.

[Jeff Pack]

well, sounds like its just a saturday deal'io then.

[kitsapdiver]

So what's the latest actual count for people coming Saturday March 24th? As far as I can gather it was

1. Jeff Pack
2. H20Doctor
3. Dr.Putz
4. CoulterBoy (maybe)


However now it looks like Dr. Putz and Jeff are looking at other diving around the sound. Haven't heard from CoulterBoy, so just curious who is actually committed to being up there Saturday.

P.S. Dove Lake Crescent Sunday and the water is 44 degrees right now from top to bottom (or at least as far as were going, bottom is relative). If the air temperatures are in the 30's/40's it will make for a cold cold day if you're looking at 3+ dives. I'm willing to do one legit dive, and then the second where I play with weight. I"m not interesteed in a couple more hours of hypothermia induction.

[Jeff Pack]

Justin and I are gonna stay local

[coulterboy]

Much to my dismay, cause I really want to do it, I'm not gonna be able to make it on this dive.