Big Buddy/Club Dive - Redondo, August 16th!

[Penopolypants]

It’s that time again!

Big Buddy/Club Dive/BBQ time, that is. Less of an organized event, more of a vaguely controlled chaos. But there will be food. And diving. What more could you want?

When: August 16th, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Redondo, home of the Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers
Who: Your bad self. And anyone else who likes do dive. Or that's fun to hang out with during the surface intervals.

You know the drill. If you don’t, here it is…

This is a big buddy/little buddy/I don’t know if I’m either/I just want to go diving/BBQ/hey let’s hang out event.

If you’re a new or new-ish diver and want to dive with someone more experienced, this is your chance! If there is a particular skill you want to learn or see in action, this is the time! If you want to try out different gear (bp/w? different tank? ) this may be the time! Let me know beforehand so I can scrounge up some stuff.

Or if you just want to put some faces to some avatars, come on down!

We’ll find you buddies if you don’t have one, or I can match you up to a big buddy if you’re a little buddy.

Critical info:
Meet at 9:00
1st Splash at 10:00-ish
Hangout/surface interval
2nd splash 12:00 or so
BBQ!
And a third splash for Nailer’s special idiots who want a third dive.

I will bring the BBQ in a Subaru (grills/charcoal/tables/canopy/utensils/plates/stove/kettle/French press/coffee/tea/trash bags)

The rest of the BBQ is potluck. We’ve had really good luck with someone volunteering to bring a Costco-type mess o’ burgers, another bringing hotdogs, buns, etc., and others bringing tasty morsels to share. If you already have a buddy it’s probably best if you coordinate with that buddy to bring maybe one dish between the two of you. Too much yummy food isn’t a bad thing, though.

We’ll need:
Burgers
Hotdogs
Buns
Condiments
Water/drinks
Snacks for the surface interval
Salads (potato, pasta, etc.)
Fruits/veggies
Desserts
All-Natural Cheetos. These are very important.
And by all means, there isn’t a ban on chips. Just….maybe not so many.

Who’s in? Please post here if you can make it and what you’ll be bringing.

[dieseldude]

I'd like to come-Do you have an address I can load into my GPS? I've never been there-I'll let you know what I can bring later-I would need a buddy most likely
MJ

[Penopolypants]

I'd like to come-Do you have an address I can load into my GPS? I've never been there-I'll let you know what I can bring later-I would need a buddy most likely
MJ

Excellent!

Here's a map:

http://pnwscuba.com/sitemaps/redondobeachmap.gif

There isn't an address but the intersection is Redondo Way and Redondo Beach Rd.

[Sounder]

Mrs. Sounder, myself, and Baby (Dylan) Sounder are hoping to attend but are leaving it TBD.

[WylerBear]

I think I can come. I'll let you know when I know for sure and what I'll be bringing.

[JimmyEis]

I'd like to come-Do you have an address I can load into my GPS? I've never been there-I'll let you know what I can bring later-I would need a buddy most likely
MJ

Here is Salty's Restaurant that is right next to the entry:

28201 Redondo Beach Drive S.
Des Moines, WA 98198

[Zen Diver]

I'm pretty sure I can make it as well.

-Valerie

[scottsax]

Dammit dammit dammit dammit!

[Penopolypants]

Dammit dammit dammit dammit!

:( Do you have a gig?

[Tom Nic]

Dammit dammit dammit dammit!

:( Do you have a gig?

I'm doing a wedding that weekend, will miss being with everyone.

[scottsax]

Dammit dammit dammit dammit!

:( Do you have a gig?

I'm doing a wedding that weekend, will miss being with everyone.

I'm doing a wedding as well, although I'm entertaining, not officiating!

[BASSMAN]

Dammit dammit dammit dammit!

:( Do you have a gig?

I'm doing a wedding that weekend, will miss being with everyone.

I'm doing a wedding as well, although I'm entertaining, not officiating!

Cool! Scott and Tom Both have "gigs" on that day.{What are the Chances of it being the same wedding?}
So why not have it on a Thursday! August 14th

[GetWet]

I thought I posted before... I must be losing it!
My DH and I would love to be little buddys at this dive on the 16th. I'm gonna let him tell you what he wants to do...
I'ld love to continue working on my dry suit stuff. I've been having trouble corking and was able this week-end to implement some tips from the DUI rep that helped a lot. And had a GREAT dive at the critter watch at the Keystone Jetty. So... I'm looking to build on that experience, and would like to start doing some navigation as I took a class and would like to actually start navigating with purpose! hehe so... if anyone is up for a fairly simple dive, I'm your buddy...

[Penopolypants]

I thought I posted before... I must be losing it!
My DH and I would love to be little buddys at this dive on the 16th. I'm gonna let him tell you what he wants to do...
I'ld love to continue working on my dry suit stuff. I've been having trouble corking and was able this week-end to implement some tips from the DUI rep that helped a lot. And had a GREAT dive at the critter watch at the Keystone Jetty.

Excellent!

So... I'm looking to build on that experience, and would like to start doing some navigation as I took a class and would like to actually start navigating with purpose! hehe so... if anyone is up for a fairly simple dive, I'm your buddy...

That's exactly what these dives are about! We'll pair you with someone who can work with you on that.

[Kalatin]

Count me in! I am attempting to frog kick on Saturday and am working on the list of other skills that I need to work on (all of them, really). I make a mean snack platter, so I will definitely pull my own snack weight.
Kate

[divernick]

I'm pretty sure I can make it. I don't know what i'll bring food-wise, i'll figure it out later.

Nick

[Grateful Diver]

I'll be there.

In fact, I'll be doing one or more of Sheri's AOW dives that day.

I'm going to make up a little navigation course, suitable for Redondo's north beach. If any of the little buddies want a free navigation workshop, I'll provide a short (half-hour or so) seminar on underwater navigation ... probably around 11 AM ... and then you and your big buddy can head off and try your hand at the nav course.

I'll bring some burgers along for the potluck ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

[ToSurf]

I would love to be there, but I will be on my way to Costa Rica. I'll make up for it by navigating my way to the swim-up pool bar.

[BASSMAN]

I would love to be there, but I will be on my way to Costa Rica. I'll make up for it by navigating my way to the swim-up pool bar.

I hate it when life throws you those curve balls, like trip to Cost Rica.
I hope you can find it in yourself to have a good time!

Lookin' Fwd to diving with you when you get back!
Or before you leave.

[BASSMAN]

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[Sounder]

I'll be there.

In fact, I'll be doing one or more of Sheri's AOW dives that day.

I'm going to make up a little navigation course, suitable for Redondo's north beach. If any of the little buddies want a free navigation workshop, I'll provide a short (half-hour or so) seminar on underwater navigation ... probably around 11 AM ... and then you and your big buddy can head off and try your hand at the nav course.

I'll bring some burgers along for the potluck ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

This is a great chance to really work on your basic compass skills and get some quality mentoring too!! If I'm able to make it, I'll bring a couple extra compasses for folks too.

[spatman]

i'll most likely make it on the 16th. i can be a little, medium, or big buddy (sorta) if needed...

and you know i'll be bringing my pasta salad again - this time withOUT olives, divernick!

w00t!

[NWBoiler]

I hope you all have a whoooping good time! I will be in Malaysia...... damn the bad luck!

[dsteding]

I'm going to miss this one, but I'll try and catch the next.

[nwbobber]

I'll be there with Melissa (getwet) I'll be a little buddy. We can bring dutch ovens and do some peach cobbler.
Bob