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[lv2dive]

Tim to be honest it would be to your benefit if you could refrain from posting things based on assumptions (or misinformation?) sometimes. I think that is why some people shake their heads at some of your posts.

For example: Ken is WKPP but to my knowledge (notice the qualifier) he has not ever taken a single GUE class. In fact he probably started cave diving before there was a GUE so I am confident his "foundation" didn't come from there. I've spent enough time with him to know he certainly dies not represent himself as a "GUE diver."

As for James... I know for a fact he has never taken a GUE class, and is not currently nor has he ever been on the WKPP, so calling him out for being GUE is odd - but talking about him ODing on koolaid is just over the top.

I had to re-read that post a couple of times to make sure I wasn't misinterpreting it!!

Btw Bob did you mean James and Pete or James and Ken? And I completely agree about the thread turning weird, Also not sure why you were left out the rant!

Well it's probably a bit late to be posting so good night/morning depending on your perspective!

[kensuf]

I have never taken a GUE course. A few of us were trying to convince Mer to teach us Fundies, but it would probably do her more damage than us good.

[curtschu]

I agree. This is a much needed feature from which we could all benefit.

OR, you could just spend less time posting and actually go diving.

Reading and writing about cave diving is not going to help your trim, buoyancy, or SAC issues. Nor will you learn how to quit bouncing of the ceiling.

You recently posted something on FB about a 1.9 SAC. I honestly had no idea that was possible.

Here is my offer to you. Once you have a well fitting, fully functional drysuit and know how to use it, send me a message and we'll go for a dive. Somewhere shallow, simple and easy. Somewhere that doesn't violate any of your standards. And somewhere well within your comfort level and commensurate to your abilities.

But please, for the love of all that is holy, in the meantime, go DIVING. Gain some actual experience. Work on your skills. Perfect your buoyancy.

And most importantly, quit posting all this nonsense.

Are you somehow suggesting the a DrySuit is the only acceptable exposure protection?

[Superlyte27]

It probably is when your diving heavy steel cylinders and no other redundant lift.

[Doppler]

... Draker is also GUE but he od'ed on the cool-aide.

####### priceless. Thank you for giving me something to beat James over the head with next time I see him... HAHAHA!

[Draker]

####### priceless. Thank you for giving me something to beat James over the head with next time I see him... HAHAHA!

While sadly, I must admit that I have never passed a GUE course, I can also state that I have never taken one either.

I do however proudly wear any GUE emblazoned T shirts that come my way.

I feel as though my assimilation is now complete.

...and to all the naysayers and disbelievers, now you know. The GUE route is not as difficult as once believed, nor as costly. A few free T shirts and a verbal nod from Waldo and you too can magically become GUE.

I wonder if I'll have to have my skills reviewed every three years?

[OFG-1]

A few free T shirts and a verbal nod from Waldo and you too can magically become GUE.
I wonder if I'll have to have my skills reviewed every three years?

No, but you should probably wash the shirts every three years, if they need it or not.

[kensuf]

Rule 6, if you can't be good, look good.

[Draker]

Are you somehow suggesting the a DrySuit is the only acceptable exposure protection?

I have been known to wear a wetsuit, when appropriate. But it was only under much duress, and typically only because the cave or conditions required it. Such as a high flow, no mount restrictive entrance.

I'm fairly certain that I have previously suggested that I feel no exposure protection whatsoever, is not acceptable for diving caves in Florida.

This is only my personal opinion. And it's only worth what you paid for it.

[Draker]

No, but you should probably wash the shirts every three years, if they need it or not.

That might explain why AJ and Liteheaded won't dive with me.

Thanks for the tip!