ok, here goes it, roll call!
Eric F – Grandmaster Fattah, was a pleasure listening to your sage advice, the Force is very strong with you, even if you do look like Kenny (of southpark fame) in your Pre-dive threads
Pete – You scare me. Ok, there I admit it. I foresee you becoming an evil genius one day, and that little black book did not contain article notes, but rather carefully laid plans for world domination. Had a blast trying to keep up with the witty humor, pitty you had to take off early! Just remember, the real reason to freedive is to kill fish, not to prance around in neckweights
Tyler – Is there anything you don’t eat? A group of freedivers would never starve to death if you were around. Providing they were keen on ingesting stuff that is still twitching
thanks for continually humbling the rest of us “experienced” spearos with larger fish, and spearless catches.
Jim – My Wrestling Buddy! Thanks for coming along, even if I had to be your bitch! there is no way this trip would have been the same with out you, and sleeping in Chateau Doe was far more comfortable then my Bivy. you took the cold water, early mornings, and random slug encounters with unwavering conviction, and some slang I have yet to translate, must be an American thing....
Quite the trooper, I can’t wait until we get to team up again, on another fishing trip, “cause I can’t quit you!” hahah I’m very sorry about the large whale lady verbally sodomising you for your legal, ethical, fish harvesting practices.
Lee – the quiet professional, had a blast talking shop and chasing fish together. That was the best seafood chowder and blackened fish I have EVER had. When I win the lotto you can give up the MD thing and be my cook? Deal? now we just have to get you up here for some hunting!
Chris – Our conduit to the world of Zen, eternal Peace, and secret weapon in the fight against the Ignorant Obese Spearo Haters
was very educational talking to you and you kept me laughing! Sitting back and watching the dialog unfold between you and your daughter was priceless, kept me on my toes ! Your photo’s and videos are amazing!
Claire – You are one hardcore chick! Ok, please, don’t hurt me, I mean, “Strong-Willed liberated Female”. There, all better
you went out diving in a 3mm plush lined suit! And still had fun! You put all of us 6.5mm opencell lads to shame when we complained about the cold! Your sharp witt, and Carnivorous appetites are the stuff of legends (or will soon be!) Glad you came along, you added a very unique dynamic to the group. Your photography skills are first rate, you made wet Kelp cool again
Brianna & Gabe – The Dynamic Duo! It was quite the Blindsider’s reunion! Thank you for staying up and helping us setup shop, was greatly appreciated! And Brianna, the shirt! SO COOL! I wore it today, and people stared, and I smiled, and all was well in the universe! Gabe, thanks for typing all that happy squishy nice stuff a few posts up about me, we all know it’s a lie, but that’s ok, I’ll just have to give you a large man-hug (I think they call them a handshake and beers?) next time I’m in loops
we never did touch the Absinth! Oh well, will keep it next to the sugar, for next time.
I would also like to thank:
Erik Y - the mastermind behing this BD Gathering!
PapaSmurf - Shirt Provider and ultimatly responsible for giving me a place to meet the like minded folks I shared this trip with
Lindsay - our fearless captain, and quick-fixer of fuel challenged situations
The Coast Guard officer for being very hot
The doe eyed girl working at the check-in desk - for looking at me every morning like I was insane.
The well fed Whale Watcher lady for not running us over, so kind of you
