NSS CDS Workshop & Social pics

I took a few workshop and social pics this weekend:

NSS CDS Workshop & Social Pictures

[bmwcaves]

Thanks TJ,
Enjoyed the pictures and enjoyed the workshop as well.
To all of you who missed it, you missed some good stuff. I know alot of new cave divers don't really care about the history of the sport, but alot of us that have been doing this more than 10 years do appreciate the contributions of those who came before us. I've met alot of the old timers, and even spent some time in the water with a few of them, but it was an honor to meet so many this weekend including a few I had not met before including Court Smith , Joe Prosser, John Harper and George Krasle.
There was alot of history represted this weekend and it really showed how far we have come in such a short time.
The panel discussions were great, and as always, fun films by Wes on Saturday night.
Thanks also to Cathy for hosting the social on Friday.

I'll have to post a few pics I took at the workshop as well....
...but for now........

[PerroneFord]

The workshop was very enjoyable, even though I had to work nearly the whole time! Great to meet so many cave divers, and chat with so many vendors.

[bmwcaves]

I added some more pics from the workshop.

http://cavediver.net/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=507

[JE]

"bmwcaves"]I added some more pics from the workshop."

Cort Smith & John Harper-? Wow, I sure wished I could have made it up there-! As always, Brian your photos are awesome-! Especially of.....>
TJ- Keep an eye on this guy.....>He looks shady-! 8)
Take care

Jack

[JDostal]

Had a great time meeting you all as well during the social and the workshop. It was really cool hearing some of the people talk on Saturday, and getting to meet them.

The only regret I have is that I left the social Friday night to go dive Cow, and when I came back the beer was all gone. It was a really sad moment.

[FW]

A few more pictures. From the "official" photographer, Norm.

http://www.pbase.com/eanx/cds2006

[Jordan]

The only regret I have is that I left the social Friday night to go dive Cow, and when I came back the beer was all gone. It was a really sad moment.

I was sad as well to find two floaty kegs. Next time, the 35 to 40 Texas A&M students are going to have to bring their own beer!

[Squirrel Girl]

The only regret I have is that I left the social Friday night to go dive Cow, and when I came back the beer was all gone. It was a really sad moment.

I was sad as well to find two floaty kegs. Next time, the 35 to 40 Texas A&M students are going to have to bring their own beer!

I understand that the U paid a huge bill for all their students to attend the workshop. In which case, they had as much right to the kegs as you or I. Guess it just came out as unfortunate planning that the person who ordered beer didn't know they were going to have that big group on top of the "regulars."

[crazyduck]

Great pictures everyone.

Norm like the sidemount seminar pictures- way cool.

So T.J.- when’s the Yellow Box Of Debt in your future? HEHEHE
Or would you prefer the Optima?

Interesting how specialty gear manufactures showed up –very cool.
Thanks for sharing with the long distance users.

Later, Andrew