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RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/7/2010 11:23:49 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 11852 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: online I bet we could really rake them in if we combined our efforts.. thanks again for the story and the river memories.. !! niteynite .. (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 21

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/8/2010 12:23:05 AM    rockbot Posts: 3246 Joined: 6/17/2009 From: Hilo, Hawaii Status: online What a cool adventure Bob. Glad things worked out and now you got a safe place to launch. Be safe. Aloha, Rocky _____________________________ " I got my own shovel ready project" (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 22

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/8/2010 10:20:23 AM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Thanks Rocky. (in reply to rockbot) Post #: 23

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/8/2010 11:19:01 AM    RedGinger Posts: 6482 Joined: 12/7/2007 Status: offline Great story, Bob.  It was well written and was a lot of fun to read, although I was getting worried during the storm part!  I don't think I'd be brave enough to dive alone, or dig alone for that matter.  We have a lot of remote areas around here, so it's not really a safe activity for me.  The buddy system applies to more than diving.  Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. It shows that it's not just the bottles that make the dig or dive, as the case may be, exciting.  I look forward to more stories from you and other members. _____________________________ It's gonna take time But you'll just have to wait You're gonna be fine But in the meantime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN9sejUptZk (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 24

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/8/2010 9:39:29 PM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Thanks Laur, I was properly trained and therefore, I was a big proponant of the buddy system 14 years ago. But as time went by, even when I dive with someone, we usually go our own directions anyway. I love to dive with buddies, it always more fun to share, but it is also really convenient to pack up and leave when you get the chance to go. Diving with a group requires a bit more planning. Plus, I am very comfortable with my skills and I generally try to be careful. My first logged tank this year will be my 900th logged dive. I can't wait! (in reply to RedGinger) Post #: 25

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 12:13:44 PM    coldwater diver   Posts: 166 Joined: 11/10/2006 From: MAINE Status: offline Hi Bob, Great story and Lucky indeed. I have had similar experiences especially in hilly mountainous regions where you know there is a possibility of a passing shower only to surface and say holy *#@*. The storms just seem to come out of nowhere because they are hidden at the time your starting your dive. The same thoughts have crossed my mind about the fish and then self preservation kicks in telling you your not a fish. I use only steel tanks now because their negatively buoyant so I have often thought about ditching the tank entirely. I wonder if the Zebra mussles are cleaning the water to the point that the water looks tropical. Do you still have the bottle as a souvenier? Kevin (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 26

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 12:53:27 PM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Hey Kevin, Nice to hear some imput from a diver. Yes, I still have the hutch but it isn't a rare one (and I've found two or three dozen similar examples over the years). I would hate to ditch a steel tank because they're expensive but I suppose you could come back for it. As I recall from classes, the dive tables are wrong at altitude. Do you have to make any adjustments up there? Are you finding artifacts in those northen climbs or is it just fun diving in the pristine clear water? As far as the water color goes, here's my current thought. I think it is the bottom that makes it look so stunningly blue. The bottom is a very light colored silt. I think sunlight gets reflected back through the water from the bottom and makes that blue aqua color. The region that the lake is located in has several nearby lakes and none of them are like this. Those other lakes have a more typical black mud bottom. That's my guess. I could be wrong. (in reply to coldwater diver) Post #: 27

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 1:39:39 PM    808 50th State Posts: 535 Joined: 5/14/2007 From: OAHU, HAWAII Status: offline Bob, Great story...I am glad I finally took the time to read it...A good reminder for me...I know sometimes I use to take risks in finding the elusive bottle...Not until a tragic accident in the early 2000's here in Hawaii I realize how lucky I was that I could have easily be that statistic...Sometimes you get so focused in what you are doing and not taking a real noticed of your surrounding...I still catch myself  looking up and seeing a big over-hang...I immediately pull out chasing that darn bottle...Glad that your story ended in a high note...Aloha Earl < Message edited by 808 50th State -- 3/9/2010 1:41:40 PM > _____________________________ ALOHA EARL (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 28

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 10:11:10 PM    downeastdigger Posts: 3063 Joined: 8/22/2005 From: Crawling through the mud and briars of Eliot Maine Status: offline That is the best "non photo" post ever. Really well done, thanks for taking the time to discribe you're adventure. I have a few diving adventures that didn't involve lightning, but seemed death defying. The more involved being stuck in mud, huffing and puffing through weeds, getting a bit of a panic feeling like " no one knows where I am right now, if I pass out from exhaustion or something, they'll never find my body!" I'm tending to dive in really shallow, easy to navigate rivers now, if I dive alone. Some of my dive partners can really plow right down into the deep dark with lots of confidence. I'm not there yet. I had some lucky strikes last year ( my first year in the water). I'll take my time from here on out. I dont want to die in a rubber suit, it isn't my best look :) thanks again for your cool story. There is a small sub culture of people here who can really understand it well bram _____________________________ Bram Get busy diggin, or get busy dyin' Dropkick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7g3RuoreRc (in reply to 808 50th State) Post #: 29

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 10:23:16 PM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Thanks 808 and Bram. You guys are correct. No bottle is worth serious injury or death. I am very comfortable in low or no visibilty (although it can be creepy if you then bump something or a fish swims into you). The main thing is to be as careful as you can and never ever panic. It really is a blast but I think that you should know your limits and stick to them. (in reply to downeastdigger) Post #: 30

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 11:08:04 PM    southern Maine diver Posts: 1643 Joined: 8/13/2005 From: South Berwick, Maine USA Status: offline Hey Bram, if I ever find you facedown in a wetsuit, I'll make sure to get you changed into something more appealing... Attachment (1) (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 31

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/9/2010 11:17:22 PM    coldwater diver   Posts: 166 Joined: 11/10/2006 From: MAINE Status: offline Bob to answer your question I dont have to make adjustments for diving New England area. I dive for fun always and make the best of each dive happy just to find a cool shard, pipes, marbles, or a really nice old bottles.  I have been very lucky to have found some great bottles and even luckier to find others who enjoy it as much as I do.                                       I have a similar dive story but mine was on land with all my dive gear on in the dense forrest in about 3 foot of snow except I was going to die of exhaustion. (in reply to 808 50th State) Post #: 32

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/10/2010 12:41:12 AM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Hey Wayne, I'm sure that Bram is reassured now that that you would fix him up (in the worst case scenario) and is ready for some black water in a thunder storm. I'm sure that you must have a few crazy stories to relate Wayne? I, for one, would love to hear them . . . Hey Kevin, I know what you mean about exhaustion, That's how I was on that first trip to Lucky Lake in the muck. I also try to be happy with whatever I find (but it is fun to get something really cool). Plus, I totally realte to having great dive buddies. I love hanging out with those guys. I can't wait to get back out there with them. (in reply to coldwater diver) Post #: 33

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/10/2010 10:01:14 PM    downeastdigger Posts: 3063 Joined: 8/22/2005 From: Crawling through the mud and briars of Eliot Maine Status: offline Ha! Wayne, you are a funny dude. cant believe you dug up that picture. Glad you have my back, so I won't be laid out dead in a rubber suit :) Hope to see you at the show 4/11 if you can make it. I'm getting my dive gear cleaned up and ready to go. heading out to the woods tomorrow though, it is land dump peak season! _____________________________ Bram Get busy diggin, or get busy dyin' Dropkick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7g3RuoreRc (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 34

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/11/2010 10:32:38 AM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline quote: Glad you have my back, so I won't be laid out dead in a rubber suit :) Hey Bram, I guess that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. At least it would show you doing something that you really enjoyed. (in reply to downeastdigger) Post #: 35

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/11/2010 12:52:53 PM    RED Matthews Posts: 2261 Joined: 8/2/2008 Status: offline All I can say is Thanks Bob.  A fantastic coverage.   RED Matthews _____________________________ http://www.bottlemysteries.com/welcome/ (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 36

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/11/2010 1:20:08 PM    glass man Posts: 7545 Joined: 1/30/2008 From: GEORGIA Status: offline GREAT STORY! NEVER THOUGHT BOUT GETTING STRUCK BY LIGHTING UNDER WATER. WRITE ANOTHER STORY SOON! JAMIE _____________________________ LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED ! IF YOU NEED A BLESSING OR A SONG THAT WILL PICK YOU UP PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS SONG FROM"VAN THE MAN"MORRISON! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi4R2YXv_AE (in reply to RED Matthews) Post #: 37

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/11/2010 11:17:04 PM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Thanks guys. You are too kind. This story got really nice feedback here on the forum. I really appreciate it. I intend to post a few pics of my dive with Lynn when I dig them up. I am working on more stories. Better yet, when it finally warms up, I'll work on more adventures! (in reply to glass man) Post #: 38

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/11/2010 11:34:55 PM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline I did it. I found the pics on disc. This first picture is from the one trip out there where things went normally. I am posting this to show that beautiful water color. It really looks like the ocean. I did not not modify or adjust the color at all. (Actually - this doesn't show as well as I planned because the color is very similar to the background color. Oh well.) Attachment (1) < Message edited by blobbottlebob -- 3/11/2010 11:36:41 PM > (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 39

RE: Lucky Lake - a shocking dive story - 3/11/2010 11:39:21 PM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3349 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Here I am up near the parking area. I was preparing to portage the tiny row boat that Lynn and I dove off of on my second trip (related in the story above). Attachment (1) (in reply to blobbottlebob) Post #: 40

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