July 15th - Dive Club BBQ w/ Presentation by John Rawlings

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Fri May 26, 2006 12:36 pm

Following up on the idea of having John Rawlings as a guest presenter to the Dive Club here, I want to know when you folks are available to get together. Also, I met another diver at BUWS, David McLean, who was a designer for ScubaPro and SeaQuest (US Divers?) for many, many years. He has a presentation on the History of the Buoyancy Compensator.

I wonder if having a BBQ with one or both of them would be amenable to you guys. What do you think?

I propose getting together at Newsvine HQ (in the Seattle P-I Building, Downtown Waterfront) on Sunday, June 11 @ Noon.

Anyone is welcome to propose an alternate date and time, I just figured that we have to start somewhere.

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Fri May 26, 2006 1:39 pm

I'm in, but it will be closer to 12:30 or 1 when I can get there.

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Fri May 26, 2006 1:59 pm

You guys are in for a treat ... besides being a great diver, photographer, writer, and all-around good guy, John's presentation is absolutely riveting.

If I can work it into my schedule I might even show up to hear it again ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Fri May 26, 2006 2:02 pm

I'm there. Sundays are good for me. This is going to be kewl!

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Fri May 26, 2006 6:12 pm

I'm in aswell. Calvin how about a morning dive at alki, or a dive after the presentation?

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Fri May 26, 2006 6:17 pm

Uhhhhh......I hope that you're talking about getting together on June 11th for something OTHER than my presentation on the search for the Warrens in Lake Crescent.....right? Remember I said that I have Saturdays in July open. I'll still be in the air returning from San Salvador on Sunday, June 11th.

My apologies for the misunderstanding if you mean getting together for something entirely different.

- John

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Fri May 26, 2006 6:57 pm

Calvin screwed up

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Fri May 26, 2006 7:10 pm

We will mock him cruelly for his error, Mr. Rawlings. He will cry like a little girl. Don't worry, well get this straightened out! Uh.....how about Saturday, July22nd, at, say, 2 PM?

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Fri May 26, 2006 7:55 pm

Right now, (and the situation won't last long), I have ALL of the Saturdays in July open. I'd like the club members to reach consensus as soon as possible regarding which Saturday would work out best for the most people wanting to attend, and I'll be there. Perhaps Calvin can put together a poll or something so that those wanting to attend can have some input.

I need to put my schedule together so that I can plan trips up to BC and the usual family stuff, so I'd appreciate knowing the date soon.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

- John

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Fri May 26, 2006 9:43 pm

You guys are right, I did screw the pooch.

I'm fine with a Saturday in July, that part must've slipped my memory, sorry John.

I can't make it on the 22nd unfortunately (wedding), how about the 15th everyone?

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Fri May 26, 2006 10:43 pm

15th is fine-I'm good with any Saturday in July!

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Sat May 27, 2006 10:49 am

In for Sat the 15th. Time?

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Sat May 27, 2006 2:11 pm

July 15th works for me as well Ill tell th wife I want a trip to Seattle for my birth day.

SPARKY

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Sat May 27, 2006 4:20 pm

Ok, July 15th at 1pm. Sounds like it works for everyone so far. Speak up if this doesn't work for you.

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Sun May 28, 2006 12:30 am

Ok by me, can we do 2pm?

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Sun May 28, 2006 10:37 pm

15th works for me!!!

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Mon May 29, 2006 9:09 pm

Calvin Can we do the presentation as an evening thing, I keep forgettting I have a real Job starting June 12th, My shop opens. So I will be working saturdays till Unknown hours. so can we make it a dinner? Is that ok with you John.

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue May 30, 2006 6:49 am

What about the guys driving up from Oregon?

I would think that an evening meeting Saturday night would either force them to get a hotel room or not get back home until "0:DARK:30" the next morning.

- John

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:06 am

Good Point, what ever I'll figure it out, I can always show up Late. That way Nailer will carry all th egear anyway, that may work out better. :naka: No worries

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:08 am

Sounds like you're between a rock and a hard place! I'd hate to see you miss it....I'm looking forward to meeting you!

- John

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Tue May 30, 2006 7:02 pm

Hey John just wanted to say thanks for taking your time to give us this presentation...

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Tue May 30, 2006 7:07 pm

So, sounds like it's a go. Saturday, July 15 @ 1pm. Location:

Newsvine, Inc.
101 Elliott Ave. West
Suite 120
Seattle, WA 98119

I'll have to let folks into the building when they get here since it's the weekend. I'll post contact info when the time gets closer. Maverick, we'll be BBQing so you'll still be able to join for some beer and food and gawking at John's gear. I'll also shoot Dave McLean an email and see if he wants to do his presentation on the history of the BCD. This looks to be a fun day guys and gals~!

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue May 30, 2006 7:23 pm

It's now ON my calendar!

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:38 pm

I'm stoked. This should be a treat!

Ken G · Post by **Ken G** » Wed May 31, 2006 7:18 pm

That date and time work for me. Count me in