Club dive! Redondo! This Saturday! May 4th!

[spatman]

Ok, I screwed up and deleted the other thread by accident. And because this forum software sucks, it can't be retrieved.

So here's a new thread to keep planning...

Sorry!

[Jeremy]

Club Dive threads are an endangered species imo

[Penopolypants]

We're totally docking your portion of gruel for that.

Okay, here are the particulars:

What: Club Dive!
Where: Redondo!
When: Saturday May 4th, 9:00 a.m.!

I will have the barbecue in a subaru (grill, tables, cooler, popup canopy, utensils, plates,etc.). Please bring a dish to share, or a packet of hot dogs, buns, burgers, etc. I will be bringing burger patties too. The weather is supposed to be excellent but a popup canopy might be nice for shade. Also bring: sunscreen, water, a chair for surface intervals, your dive gear, and your meet and greet face!

Looking for new buddies? Be there! Always wanted to put some avatars to some faces? Now is the time! Want to try out some gear, like a different type of fins, or a bp/w, or a different tank? Let me know, and I'll wrangle up some gear for you!

This is a "Big Buddy" dive, so if you are a "Little Buddy" (a new and/or inexperienced diver) and want to dive with a "Big Buddy" (a more experienced diver), let me know and I'll set you up. If you're willing to be a Big Buddy let me know that too!

Meet at the fishing pier parking lot across from the pier/MAST building. Do NOT park in the Salty's lot. Here is a google map link to the site:

http://goo.gl/maps/pSwXZ

Another map here:



Here's the general schedule of mayhem:

Meet at 9:00 a.m. - I will set you up with buddies and/or gear if you need
Splash at 10-ish
BBQ at 11-ish
Splash again at 12:00-1:00-ish
Pick at leftovers
Splash again for those die-hards

Post here if you are coming, and what dish you are bringing. Woohoo!

[Grateful Diver]

Coming ... cookies and BBQ grill ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

[Scubak]

I am hoping to get to join the fun!!!
I am hoping you will PM me with some items that I should bring...
Can't remember if anyone is bringing chips:)
I'll be bringing some desserty items and such...
Condiments? Buns? Beans? Items that can be heated on a grill???
K

[jhmccann]

i will be there what type of dish should i bring

[msblazer]

I'll bring chips, dogs, and whatever else I can find at Costo.

[Penopolypants]

We can always use more sides: potato salad, baked beans, pasta salad, etc. Or chips!

[Emilyrc]

Im bringing homemade mac and cheese, half with bacon and half without.

[Tom Nic]

I will try and stop by for some schmoozing, but I'm out of town and won't be back till late Friday, so no diving for me.

[WylerBear]

Won't get to dive but will be coming by to pick up something for Spatman from Norris. Will be nice to meet a few folks although we won't be able to stay long.

[New Clear Fishin']

I'll be there for shore support, with Cowboy Caviar and corn chips.

[defied]

Still coming. TaterTot casserole.

D

[Scubak]

SUNSCREEN!!!!

[johndo88]

My wife (NBdiver) and I will be joining the insanity. We just realized yesterday that my schedule will allow us to make it. I see that most have already signed up for dishes to bring, so I'll just bring bottles of water in an ice chest. Let me know if there is something else you need me to bring.

Cheers,

John

[defied]

Belay my last.
I won't be able to make it tomorrow. Last minute changes in scheduling.

D

[Gdog]

Rats, still cant come.

[Dusty2]

I be there!

[RoxnDox]

I'll be there, but not sure if I will dive, kayak, or just hang out with the Kewl kids... I'll bring something, probly liquids of some sort.

Jim

[Tess]

:luv: That was a lot of fun! I got to meet lots of divers and no one bit me. Thanks so much to Penopolypants for organizing this. I can't wait for the next one, by which time I'll actually be able to dive with you all.

[Emilyrc]

It was nice meeting everyone (some of you again). Saw my first stubby squids and a teeny tiny octopus. Thanks again for putting it together penopolypants!

[dwinslow1]

Thanks to Penelope for organizing this event, it was a lot of fun.

[Nwcid]

Had a great time. Glad we could make it over. Thanks for putting it on.

With the bad vis I only got a couple of pics worth sharing.

[Jeremy]

Thanks Penelope - had a great time and was such a gorgeous day!!

[Scubak]

Viz was pretty bad and most people opted for only one dive! Jim (RoxnDox) and I did a dive just down to the huge pipe/Tube and had a great dive despite 10ft viz (at best). We found a small Octo, a stubby squid, several Nudis, several sculpin, juvi rock fish, and a grunt sculpin.
The waves started to get real choppy for a second dive. Which Bob B. said viz was about 2 ft.
It was very nice to put faces to the board names. The food was good, the company great! Lets do it again SOON!!!
Thanks Penelope for putting it together!!!!
Kirsten