It sure sounds like many of us have the same ideas and hopes for vintage diving. Everyone has really brought up some great points. I am definitely in favor of the idea that Bryan mentioned when he wondered if Dan (VSS) would be interested. The reason I say this is because I would like to see ALL vintage wesite info available on this pamphlet / brochure.
When I started this thread that was specifically what I had in mind; the idea of getting as much info to the prospective new vintage diver as possible (VDH, VSS, Inland Divers, Historical Diving Society, etc). The idea of NAVED promoting this project would be the way to go since NAVED really encompasses all of the above type mentioned websites and organizations. I also agree that credit should be given to whoever is responsible for making this happen. We also have to remember that we're still small in number, and irregardless of what websites either of us may or may not favor WE ARE VINTAGE DIVERS, AND WE ARE ONE! This is where I believe NAVED is important; NAVED can and does make this possible. NAVED to some degree is "Vintage Central" which brings all of us and any individual websites and/or organizations together as one. Many of us were diving this "Vintage Equipment" when it was brand new "State of The Art" equipment; so we know WHAT IT WAS LIKE BACK THEN. I believe we all know that there is a history and legacy to this era of diving that we all so treasure, and if we want it preserved then it is our responsibility to pass on what we know to younger generations of divers.
This project is a very positive and vital step for all of us to do this. Just my $.02! I'm also in support of the names selected for NAVED officers.
Terry