[Member-Forum] PC 2014 - PSUBS Convention 2014

Sat Feb 1 08:50:51 EST 2014

Good morning, Paul,

Welcome aboard.  It's good to have you as a member.  I visited your steel-fish web site.  Some of the information I was already familiar with, but much of it was new and all of it was quite interesting.  Best wishes in locating S102.  We'll all look forward to meeting you.

Best regards,
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Moorhouse <paul at steel-fish.com>
To: 'PSUBS Member Discussion Group' <member-forum at psubs.org>
Sent: Sat, Feb 1, 2014 6:18 am
Subject: Re: [Member-Forum] PC 2014 - PSUBS Convention 2014

Hi
As a new member It would be my first convention but like Phil I live in England so attendance is not guaranteed.  I do work with my friends at Triton in Vero Beach so combining the trip would work. Really, where ever you decide to have it, I will do my best to attend. 

Phil, we must have a pint of warm English beer to discuss our sad and incurable submarine addiction. 

Looking forward to meeting you all
Regards
Paul Moorhouse
+44 7837 542878
paul at steel-fish.com

From: Member-Forum [mailto:member-forum-bounces at psubs.org] On Behalf Of Phil
Sent: 31 January 2014 17:31
To: PSUBS Member Discussion Group
Subject: Re: [Member-Forum] PC 2014 - PSUBS Convention 2014

Hi All,

As you have asked for response from the members, this is my 2 pennies worth from the English side of a very large Submarine dive site the (Atlantic Ocean).

1. Wet

2. Late Summer

3. Convention and Dive site together, makes no difference to me as I am flying a long way whenever the location is!!!!!!!!!!!

4. 80% chance of attending if it is a combined location. 40% Chance of attending one or both if separate locations.

I hope you get it all sort as I would love to attend as a new boy just starting to build my submarine.

Kind regards from London England

Phil Christodolou
+ 44 (0)7768 233466

Alistage Ltd.
Earls Farm, Earls Lane, South Mimms, Herts. EN6 3LT
Tel: 01707 653 245

www.alistage.co.uk

On 31 Jan 2014, at 16:58, <jimtoddpsub at aol.com> <jimtoddpsub at aol.com> wrote:

One scenario considered was to have the convention in St. Louis and make arrangements for sub-diving either pre- or post-convention at Table Rock Lake or Bull Shoals in the southwest corner of Missouri.  The considerations were these:

St. Louis:  

1.  Centrally located in the US.  We all love the coasts, but it can be a long, expensive trip for those not from that side of the country for attendees and any "imported" speakers.

2.  Excellent airline hub.  Flight schedules are generally convenient, and reasonably priced hotels with good meeting facilities  are almost within walking distance of the airport.  No need for rental cars and driving time.  I've loved the prior conventions, however ground transportation from airport to convention has been a logistical consideration.  Obviously this isn't a big deal for those who are driving to the convention instead of flying.

3.  No sub diving sites anywhere near the convention.  There are some interesting scuba sites.

4.  Great side tour to go to the top of the Gateway Arch.  Quite an engineering marvel.

5.  Plans don't depend on the weather.

Table Rock/Bull Shoals Lakes:

1.  Good diving facilities with reasonably good viz at the right time of the year.  I need to check with the dive master regarding specifics and best time to avoid algae bloom, etc.  

2.  Really crappy airline service and schedules.  The only airports near the region are Springfield, Missouri, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma.  None is a hub.  Little Rock and Tulsa are each about 3.5 to 4 hours driving time from Branson.

Bottom line:  St. Louis is logistically very clean, convenient, and efficient, and we could pack in a lot of tech time and presentations.  Subs would be for static display and examination only except for those who can go to the lakes.  The lake location is great for those who are driving anyway instead of flying.

Question #1:  How many would come to a centrally located convention with easy logistics but no sub diving?

Question #2.  How many would come to a centrally located lake convention with difficult airline access?

Guys, we really need to hear from you.  If there is sufficient interest, I'll take a trip to either location (or both) to scout it further.  However there is a lot of work that goes into planning and organizing a convention, and it's very difficult to do it in the last few weeks before the convention.  If there is not enough interest in the above, that leaves us with East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast, or Great Lakes (Muskegon?).  I'm not available to work any of those locations.

Best regards,

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: swaters <swaters at waters-ks.com>
To: PSUBS Member Discussion Group <member-forum at psubs.org>
Sent: Fri, Jan 31, 2014 9:13 am
Subject: Re: [Member-Forum] PC 2014 - PSUBS Convention 2014

It does have deep water and fairly clear. It has inexpensive hotels and also has air fill stations for scuba. Only problem is the closest airport is a ways. You are right on the lake is Corps of Engineers. I'm in your nic of the woods Jon. I am in Philly, PA getting ready to hop on a plane. 

Thanks,

Scott Waters

Jon Wallace <jonw at psubs.org> wrote:

Scott, perhaps you can remind us about Table Rock Lake and whether it's a suitable location.  I seem to recall you said it had deep water available but that it was also somewhat remote.

On 1/31/2014 9:49 AM, swaters wrote:

I would prefer a diving conference. I will attend with Trustworthy. I will not be able to attend June1-July 15. Any other time should work ok. I have been unable to focus on doing any planning on the psubs conference due to a explosion of commitments for work with new stores. I would be willing to help as much as possible. I would vote for Summersville Lake, WV. I would be bringing my wife Katyand probably 2 or so divers with me. I would volunteer the use of all my equipment as well. 

Thanks,

Scott Waters

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