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

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:32 pm

Do we need to bring anything?!?

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:35 pm

It would be nice if folks could help out with food and beverages. We can discuss more when the time gets closer. I'll do a Costco run just prior.

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:36 pm

Let me know what and I'll be happy to kick in!

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:24 pm

calvin im in to dont forget the Sparkster

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:43 pm

Calvin wrote:It would be nice if folks could help out with food and beverages. We can discuss more when the time gets closer. I'll do a Costco run just prior.

I'm defenitely into helping out with that end.!

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 9:21 pm

Did someone say " F O O D ! " ???

I could be down with that as well

This should bealmost as much fun as the bbq and dive weekend

Sparky

dsteding · Post by **dsteding** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:06 pm

This sounds very interesting-I'm about 80% to be in town this weekend and would love to see John's presentation.

If you post more details on what is needed when we get closer to the date, I'm happy to help with things like food or drink.

Calvin-thanks for putting this together and volunteering the space.

John-thanks in advance for coming over and sharing your team's experience with us.

BDub · Post by **BDub** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:22 pm

Everyone-

I must say that John's presentation is one of the best I've seen, honestly. His enthusiasm and passion of the entire story is nothing short of contagious and captivating.

I just stumbled onto this thread and am now trying to find a way to attend myself.

B

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:05 pm

One of my good friends from highschool is gettign married on that saturday, I just got the invite, I have to go to it. I am going to miss your speech John I am sorry and really sad he had to get married on a saturday. Damn him.

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:11 am

RATS! I was looking forward to meeting you, (especially since you were one of the guys that volunteered to shlep my doubles! HA!).

There's always next time!

- John

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:44 am

I've tossed this around in my mind for a few days and have finally come to a conclusion.....

While diving down in San Salvador I took a major neurological Type II DCS hit and spent the next week and a half undergoing extensive chamber treatments in both San Sal and Miami.

Along with the presentation on the Lake Crescent/Warren case, it is my intention to discuss my accident and subsequent treatments with the members of the Northwest Dive Club during our July 15th barbecue. I plan to hold nothing back and will answer questions to the best of my knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, an article about my DCS "hit" will appear in ADM and perhaps elsewhere.

In the meantime, ladies and gentlemen, if you are diving without dive-related accident insurance you are being very, VERY foolish.

- John

BASSMAN · Post by **BASSMAN** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:02 am

July 15th I'm supposed to be in Oregon for some Family get-together.
If, for any reason that does not work out, I will be at this presentation for sure!

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:46 am

I think that a presentation on your case of DCS is a terrific idea. I know at least 2 NWDC members who purchased DAN insurance right after reading about diverdown's unfortunate accident. Awareness is key in preventing or at least mitigating accidents.

You're welcome to publish your article on Newsvine as well.

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:54 am

Wow! Thank you John!

I'm looking forward to the 15th more than ever! I am one of those divers who would not go back into the water without Insurance after reading Diverdown's posting. I'm a firm believer in the fact that we benefit as much or more from hearing about people's challenges than we do from their successes, though we certainly need both.

Thanks again to all the amazing folks here who are all so generous in sharing their lives! :wav:

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:40 am

Wow- yeah, I'm glad you pulled through it, John. Very sorry to hear about this happening. I, too, purchased the DAN insurance immediately after reading Diver Down's post. I've been reading a lot about DCS and am very curious to hear about your experience. I'm not so sure I would be eager to discuss it if it happened to me, but I appreciate the fact you want to talk about it with us. I hope your recovery is swift and total, and look forward to meeting you.

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:10 pm

Nailer99 wrote:Wow- yeah, I'm glad you pulled through it, John. Very sorry to hear about this happening. I, too, purchased the DAN insurance immediately after reading Diver Down's post. I've been reading a lot about DCS and am very curious to hear about your experience. I'm not so sure I would be eager to discuss it if it happened to me, but I appreciate the fact you want to talk about it with us. I hope your recovery is swift and total, and look forward to meeting you.

Unfortunately, I have not yet "pulled through it". I still have some residual symptoms that are....ahem....annoying. My recovery won't be swift - I have been told not to dive for 6 months - but I'm hopeful that the recovery will be total.

The monetary costs are still being totaled, but it is already clearly evident that if I paid my DAN insurance premium (Preferred level at $99.00 per year) every year for the next 500 years it STILL wouldn't pay them back! How's THAT for an eye-opener?

In case anyone is wondering, it all resulted after a relatively shallow recreational (non-technical) dive, max depth 88 FSW, without deco, with an extended safety stop, and being cleared by both of my computers. No one is sure why.....although I have a theory that I am confident holds.

I look forward to seeing you all on the 15th.

- John

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:14 pm

Again, WOW! I didn't think it was possible to be MORE interested than I already was! But I am!

I hope everybody brings a buddy to this one...

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:14 pm

John Rawlings wrote:RATS! I was looking forward to meeting you, (especially since you were one of the guys that volunteered to shlep my doubles! HA!).

There's always next time!

- John

I would be honored to shlep your doubles, sir!

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:43 pm

John said SHLEP, my grandma says that, thats funny. It is a yedish word, a hebrew german cross. not many know this work and how to use it, cool joohn.

Sorry to hear about tis accident, I also bought DAN the premium pack after diverdowns experience. Now I am really missing out, not only did i get to carry double and other gear but now i miss the presentaion and your telling story about chambers. man weddings are so interupting.

Guys the Wedding doesn't start till 4pm ccan we move this to 11 am?

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:08 pm

Hmmmmm......I was told that "shlep" was yiddish for "have sex with tanks"!

Yeah, yeah, yeah....I know....I won't quit my day job to do stand up! HA!

- John

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:31 pm

Wow John I dont know what to say! To think this subject just came up a few weeks ago and then some else takes a hit. I hope that your symtoms subside very soon! I would like to talk to you about this at the presentation. How are you feeling now, do you have to do any more chamber treatments? I got DAN insurance now Hopefully I wont have to use it! Oh and thanks for sharing, I wasnt shure if I wanted to say anything about my hit but Im glad that I did. At least a few people bought DAN because of it.

Zen Diver v1 · Post by **Zen Diver v1** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:58 pm

Dang it, I'm working that weekend and won't be able to go! For anyone who's not heard John's presentation you are definitely in for a treat. And, for anyone who's interested in learning more about DCS, you in for an education, I'm sure.

I'll be there in spirit John!

-Valerie

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:27 am

Bummer that you won't be there, Val! I always look forward to linking up with one of my favorite dive buddies.....even if it's in a crowd!

It's going to be a LONG 6 months.....looks like I'll have to dive vicariously through the rest of you!

- John

Sounder · Post by **Sounder** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:38 pm

I won't be able to make it either - I'll be on my honeymoon. I'm looking forward to your article.

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:45 pm

Okay, so can we get a head count? Who can make it to the BBQ? Please respond in the Poll above.