Discussion:
Being a diver and a volunteer is it a match
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dechucka
2008-05-14 22:09:33 UTC
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Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
George Cathcart
2008-05-14 23:48:46 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Do you mean volunteer work in general or volunteering their diving
skills for various causes?

If the former, I don't know. I do know that diving, more so than a lot
of other hobbies/sports, offers a lot of opportunities to volunteer. I
am a volunteer diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, along with
about 200 others who are on the dive roster there and spend a full day
every other week diving to feed animals, clean exhibits and make
presentations to the public. Most major aquaria in the US also have
volunteer dive programs.

I know other divers who volunteer their time to do oyster restoration,
underwater archaeology, underwater debris cleanup and other services.
It's one of the things I love about diving.

gc
dechucka
2008-05-15 01:01:03 UTC
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Post by George Cathcart
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Do you mean volunteer work in general or volunteering their diving
skills for various causes?
in general but related to diving as well. The dive i was talking about there
was people from all volunteer groups from puppy walkers from local animal
shelters to the SES, RFS, Coastal Rescue groups etc
Post by George Cathcart
If the former, I don't know. I do know that diving, more so than a lot
of other hobbies/sports, offers a lot of opportunities to volunteer. I
am a volunteer diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, along with
about 200 others who are on the dive roster there and spend a full day
every other week diving to feed animals, clean exhibits and make
presentations to the public. Most major aquaria in the US also have
volunteer dive programs.
cool
Post by George Cathcart
I know other divers who volunteer their time to do oyster restoration,
underwater archaeology, underwater debris cleanup and other services.
It's one of the things I love about diving.
and also cooll
Post by George Cathcart
gc
Star
2008-05-15 12:18:28 UTC
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Post by George Cathcart
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Do you mean volunteer work in general or volunteering their diving
skills for various causes?
If the former, I don't know. I do know that diving, more so than a lot
of other hobbies/sports, offers a lot of opportunities to volunteer. I
am a volunteer diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, along with
about 200 others who are on the dive roster there and spend a full day
every other week diving to feed animals, clean exhibits and make
presentations to the public. Most major aquaria in the US also have
volunteer dive programs.
I know other divers who volunteer their time to do oyster restoration,
underwater archaeology, underwater debris cleanup and other services.
It's one of the things I love about diving.
gc
ya.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has only 13 divers on the roster.
It's expensive to build a scientific diving program what with
physicals and all, and outs is only just over 2 years old. If 1/3 of
your divers need a physical each year at $400 or so, that's a lotta
money. Do you have to pay for your own?

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George Cathcart
2008-05-15 14:18:38 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Do you mean volunteer work in general or volunteering their diving
skills for various causes?
If the former, I don't know. I do know that diving, more so than a lot
of other hobbies/sports, offers a lot of opportunities to volunteer. I
am a volunteer diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, along with
about 200 others who are on the dive roster there and spend a full day
every other week diving to feed animals, clean exhibits and make
presentations to the public. Most major aquaria in the US also have
volunteer dive programs.
I know other divers who volunteer their time to do oyster restoration,
underwater archaeology, underwater debris cleanup and other services.
It's one of the things I love about diving.
gc
ya.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has only 13 divers on the roster.
It's expensive to build a scientific diving program what with
physicals and all, and outs is only just over 2 years old. If 1/3 of
your divers need a physical each year at $400 or so, that's a lotta
money. Do you have to pay for your own?
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Yes, we do. Most of the cost of mine is paid by insurance. The
aquarium has a deal with a local clinic that does the tests necessary
for divers for about $250. We have a scale up of how often you need
physicals and what tests you need based on age. I don't recall the
details (I'm over 60, so I need to go every other year regardless). We
have had a few people say they couldn't afford it and opt to fulfill
their obligations by being surface tenders.

Considering the long-term health care benefits and potential savings
of regular physicals, I think insurers should generally pay for them,
within reason. Not everyone needs a PFT, for example, but there are
lots of other tests that can and should be done.

gc
d***@gmail.com
2008-05-21 23:26:48 UTC
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Post by Star
It's expensive to build a scientific diving program what with
physicals and all, and outs is only just over 2 years old. If 1/3 of
your divers need a physical each year at $400 or so, that's a lotta
money. Do you have to pay for your own?
That's a matter of organizational policy, which could be changed if
the organization found the cost prohibitive.
Star
2008-05-27 00:12:32 UTC
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Post by Star
It's expensive to build a scientific diving program what with
physicals and all, and outs is only just over 2 years old. If 1/3 of
your divers need a physical each year at $400 or so, that's a lotta
money. Do you have to pay for your own?
That's a matter of organizational policy, which could be changed if
the organization found the cost prohibitive.
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.

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d***@gmail.com
2008-05-29 02:39:56 UTC
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Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
dechucka
2008-05-29 02:44:58 UTC
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Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
Star
2008-05-29 04:21:10 UTC
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Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-29 04:31:32 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
He doesn't have a clue.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-29 05:15:01 UTC
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Post by Star
Post by dechucka
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
He doesn't have a clue.
piss off and go and stalk Ken you are getting more boring than normal but
are as thick as normal
Chuckies Nemesis...
2008-05-29 16:13:33 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by Star
Post by dechucka
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
He doesn't have a clue.
he never does...
Dennis (Icarus)
2008-05-31 04:57:51 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by Star
Post by dechucka
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
He doesn't have a clue.
Why should he start now?

Dennis
Star
2008-06-01 04:53:18 UTC
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On May 28, 9:31 pm, "Douglas W. \"Popeye\" Frederick"
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by Star
Post by dechucka
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
He doesn't have a clue.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
whew. For a moment there, I thought it was just me.

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dechucka
2008-06-02 02:39:03 UTC
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On May 28, 9:31 pm, "Douglas W. \"Popeye\" Frederick"
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by Star
Post by dechucka
Post by d***@gmail.com
Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
He doesn't have a clue.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
whew. For a moment there, I thought it was just me.
OK for the stupid people. Last "dive for charity" situation I organised
there was a rather large public and other liability policy necessary.
Instead of losing some of our "profits" by paying this I approached some
insurance companies and one ( well the first) gave us the policy in return
for being a major sponsor.

Too simple.

As for $US250 for a discount divers medical we got some local GPs (
qualified for dive medicine ) to do it for "bulk billing" fees i.e.
Medicare, interestingly most were embarrassed putting the card through the
machine as they would have done it for nothing.


Moral of the story is approach the insurance company/s for sponsorship and
get a better deal on the medicals
dechucka
2008-05-29 05:14:05 UTC
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Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
This is all due to insurance I assume. Why not get the company to give
insurance as a sponsorship?
The company? To which company are you referring?
the one demanding the insurance. Great sponsorship we insure the divers at
this .... whatever
Star
2008-05-29 04:20:25 UTC
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Post by Star
AAUS specifies the number of physicals. They COULD make us pay for
our own. I would.
And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
They? Who?
d***@gmail.com
2008-06-01 15:42:20 UTC
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And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
They? Who?
AAUS could alter it, or the individual institutions could ignore it.
There's no LAW involved; this is still a (somewhat) free country.
Star
2008-06-03 12:33:52 UTC
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And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
They? Who?
AAUS could alter it, or the individual institutions could ignore it.
There's no LAW involved; this is still a (somewhat) free country.
There are too many perks associated with being an AAUS facility to
give that up. It affects the accreditation of the whole zoo, with the
AZA. Additionally, I learned that the insurance money saved because
we follow AAUS protocol is what actually finds our volunteer program.
I doubt that we'll be giving that up. Plus, it gives me reciprocity
with other AAUS dive facilities, and also NOAA research.

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d***@gmail.com
2008-06-04 03:15:23 UTC
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And either they could alter their policy, or an individual institution
could opt to ignore it.
They? Who?
AAUS could alter it, or the individual institutions could ignore it.
There's no LAW involved; this is still a (somewhat) free country.
There are too many perks associated with being an AAUS facility
So money...but there are other sources for that.

Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-15 02:53:26 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid and
dangerous you are.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-15 04:15:02 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid and
dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-15 12:05:22 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid and
dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.

Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to the
derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.

Because you're soooo stupid you can't click a URL, or utilize the most
basic web site, which is what you rely on for that knowledge.

The scary fact that, when you make the slightest mistake, you blame those
around you, and shout sheaves of accusations at anyone near you.

You're a spineless coward, and morally and intellectually dishonest, and a
near pathological liar.

There's no reason that -anyone- should trust you with -anything-, let
alone, for godsakes, other human lives.

You are a -complete- useless, worthless, cowardly piece of shit.

Not the sort that anyone could depend on for anything.

Cathy Lacey must be your nursemaid, or an even bigger loser herself.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-15 21:56:10 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus)
and talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in
volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid and
dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to the
derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge you are more of a
truck driver that I thought you were. CPR is easy, try and keep up with the
latest developments as there have been major changes in the last 10 years
and maybe moor in the future
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Because you're soooo stupid you can't click a URL, or utilize the most
basic web site, which is what you rely on for that knowledge.
this is more popeye faantasy world
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
The scary fact that, when you make the slightest mistake, you blame those
around you, and shout sheaves of accusations at anyone near you.
really
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
You're a spineless coward, and morally and intellectually dishonest, and
a near pathological liar.
WOW
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-15 22:26:18 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus)
and talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in
volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid and
dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to the
derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.

As usual.

Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid in a
year.

Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until you
re-posted -someone else's- URL.

What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
Post by dechucka
you are more of a truck driver that I thought you were. CPR is easy, try
and keep up with the latest developments as there have been major changes
in the last 10 years and maybe moor in the future
As you have clearly shown you have not.

How does it feel to be stupider than a "truck driver"?
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Because you're soooo stupid you can't click a URL, or utilize the most
basic web site, which is what you rely on for that knowledge.
this is more popeye faantasy world
Proven again and again and again, and now you're dodging my last post on
the matter like it was a Sidewinder.

Better yet,one of the lies you chant, about me claiming to smuggling
firearms, was recently reposted by the GUY WHO ACTUALLY SAID IT.

It whhhoooossshhhheeeddd you, though.

The usual Team Pathetic Complete Miss.
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
The scary fact that, when you make the slightest mistake, you blame
those around you, and shout sheaves of accusations at anyone near you.
really
Really.
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
You're a spineless coward, and morally and intellectually dishonest, and
a near pathological liar.
WOW
Now.

-THAT'S- what I said.

YLAM
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-15 22:37:03 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus)
and talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in
volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid
and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to the
derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid in a
year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until you
re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Grumman-581
2008-05-15 22:45:14 UTC
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but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
If the changes so *major*, then people would have been dying right and
left from the old procedures... Maybe it is just a difference in what you
consider 'major' vs the rest of us? I'll believe it to be major when they
can show that at least 50% more people would live with the new procedures
who would have died with the old procedures... Getting volunteers for this
might be a bit difficult though...
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dechucka
2008-05-15 22:50:03 UTC
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but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
If the changes so *major*, then people would have been dying right and
left from the old procedures... Maybe it is just a difference in what you
consider 'major' vs the rest of us?
Well the Septic Heart whatever considered it a major change so I will go
with that. If members of rsc don't consider it a major change so be it.


I'll believe it to be major when they
Post by Grumman-581
can show that at least 50% more people would live with the new procedures
who would have died with the old procedures... Getting volunteers for this
might be a bit difficult though...
I volunteer you
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-16 01:11:03 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus)
and talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in
volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid
and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to
the derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid in
a year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until you
re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.

Anyway, by that token, I'm now as up to date as you are.

Run along.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-16 05:33:33 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong,
Aus) and talking to the group I was surprised that all were
involved in volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in
general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid
and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to
the derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid in
a year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until you
re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know the
major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-16 06:50:43 UTC
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Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong,
Aus) and talking to the group I was surprised that all were
involved in volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in
general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how stupid
and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to
the derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid
in a year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until you
re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know the
major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.

I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally posted
someone else's URL.

I doubt you've ever actually -been- in any kind of real emergency, but you
can't fuck around like that, and lie and bullshit your way through people
dying around you.

You're a paper tiger, big time.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-16 22:25:16 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong,
Aus) and talking to the group I was surprised that all were
involved in volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in
general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how
stupid and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge, to
the derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid
in a year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until
you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know the
major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally posted
someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a cite
becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
I doubt you've ever actually -been- in any kind of real emergency, but
you can't fuck around like that, and lie and bullshit your way through
people dying around you.
wrong again.
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-17 02:57:26 UTC
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Post by dechucka
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Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong,
Aus) and talking to the group I was surprised that all were
involved in volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in
general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how
stupid and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge,
to the derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so stupid
in a year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off, you
danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question, until
you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know
the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally posted
someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a cite
becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.

You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".

Not -one-.
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
I doubt you've ever actually -been- in any kind of real emergency, but
you can't fuck around like that, and lie and bullshit your way through
people dying around you.
wrong again.
Bullshit.

You're too stupid, and too dangerous.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-17 03:07:48 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong,
Aus) and talking to the group I was surprised that all were
involved in volunteer work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in
general? and if so why?
Nobody would let you volunteer for fuckall if they knew how
stupid and dangerous you are.
and on what basis are you ranting?
Well, because of how stupid you are.
Because you arrogantly pontificate about your medical knowledge,
to the derision of others, and then can't quote any of it.
if you think CPR is the cutting edge of medical knowledge
That's not (even remotely) what I said.
As usual.
Try and keep it straight, so I don't have to make you look so
stupid in a year.
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off,
you danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question,
until you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know
the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally
posted someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a cite
becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.
You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".
apart from the one that said it was a major change and WHAT it was a septic
cite to boot

MORON
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-17 03:16:42 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off,
you danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question,
until you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know
the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally
posted someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a cite
becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.
You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".
apart from the one that said it was a major change and WHAT it was a
septic cite to boot
MORON
That was your fourth or fifth or sixth response.

You didn't know fuck-all, you stupid fuckwit.
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-17 04:39:16 UTC
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Post by dechucka
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Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off,
you danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question,
until you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know
the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally
posted someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a
cite becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.
You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".
apart from the one that said it was a major change and WHAT it was a
septic cite to boot
MORON
That was your fourth or fifth or sixth response.
agree but scarielery more than you

you have reached your intellectual peak as a truck driver
Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
2008-05-17 12:19:06 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
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Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off,
you danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question,
until you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't
know the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10
years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally
posted someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a
cite becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.
You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".
apart from the one that said it was a major change and WHAT it was a
septic cite to boot
MORON
That was your fourth or fifth or sixth response.
agree but scarielery more than you
you have reached your intellectual peak as a truck driver
Huh.

Don't you claim to be a truck driver?

Typical.

Find that picture yet?
--
Popeye
"I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned, or see
you hanged, at Fort Smith, at Judge Parker's
convenience. Which'll it be?" - Cogburn
www.finalprotectivefire.com
dechucka
2008-05-17 20:58:10 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting
off, you danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple
question, until you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't
know the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10
years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally
posted someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a
cite becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.
You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".
apart from the one that said it was a major change and WHAT it was a
septic cite to boot
MORON
That was your fourth or fifth or sixth response.
agree but scarielery more than you
you have reached your intellectual peak as a truck driver
Huh.
Don't you claim to be a truck driver?
but I don't do it for a living
Chuckies Nemesis...
2008-05-22 22:01:51 UTC
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Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Post by dechucka
Post by Douglas W. "Popeye" Frederick
Furthermore, however basic the knowledge is, after spouting off,
you danced around for 5 posts unable to answer a simple question,
until you re-posted -someone else's- URL.
What a fuckin (dangerous) windbag.
but a windbag who is up to date with the major changes to CPR
Not as proven by your posts.
you moron who has updated its cpr skills so much that it doesn't know
the major changes in compression/breathe rates in the last 10 years
You certainly didn't.
I asked five times while you danced and skipped, and then finally
posted someone else's URL.
danced and skipped by pointing out the changes and finally posted a cite
becuase you were to thick to realize what the changes wer
Bullshit.
You couldn't cite a single of the few specifics that you call "major".
apart from the one that said it was a major change and WHAT it was a
septic cite to boot
MORON
That was your fourth or fifth or sixth response.
You didn't know fuck-all, you stupid fuckwit.
he really is clueless.
Dan Bracuk
2008-05-16 03:02:46 UTC
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"dechucka" <***@vomithotmail.com> pounded away at his keyboard
resulting in:

:Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
:talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
:work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?

it's true of me on rare occasions. very rare occasions.

Dan Bracuk
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Lee Bell
2008-05-16 12:01:42 UTC
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:Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
:talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
:work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
it's true of me on rare occasions. very rare occasions.
It's true of me too.

I suspect that the kind of things that lead someone to take up, and stick
with scuba, are the same kinds of things that make people get closely
involved in other things. We tend to be somewhat passionate about what we
do, something common to those that volunteer.

Lee
Grumman-581
2008-05-16 14:18:06 UTC
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Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
I'm ex-Navy... NAVY -- Never Again Volunteer Yourself...

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Scott
2008-05-16 18:57:16 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
I'm ex-Navy... NAVY -- Never Again Volunteer Yourself...
Repeat after me;

Swabbie

<again>

Swabbie

You black shoes never know when to buy beer or shut up.

Any American that hasn't seen "The Last Detail" is amiss and afoul.

Any non-American that hasn't seen it should so that one would have the
smallest spark of insight.

Especially while bitching and finger pointing.
Dillon Pyron
2008-05-31 04:26:20 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
The annual Lake Travis clean up dive attracts several hundred divers
every year. So many that some groups have to turn away divers and
some groups don't even make it in. Each group is assigned a certain
area based on the size of the group and when all the space is gone,
it's gone. Pisces Dive Club typically has 10 to 14 members each year.
I forget how much junk they collect each year. Best catch, however,
was a few years back when one group found a car in about 30 feet of
water. When they pulled it out, the tags turned up to be those of a
woman missing for several months. She was in the trunk.

Last year we lifted a toilet and urinal. Only to be topped by another
group that lifted two toilets and a bidet.
Dillon Pyron
2008-05-31 04:27:21 UTC
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Post by dechucka
Recent dive out to Pig Island ( one of the 5 Islands, The Gong, Aus) and
talking to the group I was surprised that all were involved in volunteer
work. Is this true of SCUBA divers in general? and if so why?
Oh yeah, I'm also a peer counsler for the Ausin Breast Cancer Resource
Center (counsleing for partners) and on the board of directors of
CorgiAid, a 501(c)3.
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