Our World Underwater in Chicago

[scubajim1]

Anyone from this forum going to this event this upcoming weekend?

Scubajim1

[JES]

Gayle Peterson (aka pearldiver & SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver) and Ryan Spence (rndboulder) are both going from what I've read on this forum. Ryan is scheduled to be a presenter at this event.

Here's a link to Gayle's post on this subject:

http://www.vintagedoublehose.com/forum/ ... php?t=1218

[Sea Explorer]

Come on by booth #727& 729 next to Aqualung. I will have my Cousteau Museum set up. I will have 9 different tank sets, custom wet suits, Helmets, fins regs, etc and a lot of rare photos, posters & books. I will also have a best of vintage scuba products section featuring some of the best reproduction parts fro around the globe thanks to Bryan, Dan, Stuart, Luis, Allan, & Jerry M. I am also giving three slide presentations on Cousteau equipment. It will be great to see you. I will try not to bore you to death -Ryan

[scubajim1]

I am going to try and stop in there on Saturday afternoon.

I will be sure to stop by and say hello.

Scubajim1

[pearldiver]

Yes, I'll be there and look forward to seeing your display Ryan. It should be a great time.

[Sea Explorer]

I finished the preparations last night and I hit the road this afternoon. I had to rent a cargo van to hold everything I have definitely outgrown the Subaru for transporting this stuff. See you there. -Ryan

[scubajim1]

I am looking forward to meeting you on Saturday and seeing your amazing collection.

Scubajim1

[scubajim1]

Ryan,
It was a pleasure to talk to you and your wife. I just want to tell everyone that Ryan had an excellant display and it was amazing to see his stuff in person.

Everyone I think was more impressed with Ryan's Vintage gear then some of the newer stuff.

Everything vintage was well represented (Bryan, Jerry, Luis, Dan).

Great job Ryan and I hope you come back to Chicago again next year for next years show.

Scubajim1

[pearldiver]

Hey Jim, Ryan's booth was grand, wasn't it? Such a turnout and lots of excitement. I taped Ryan's talk and will put it on DVD for him. Sorry I missed you, I was extremely busy myself getting some things ready for next years show. Ryan's booth was packed at all times and it was great to see. Lots of interest on the double hose phase of things and the Vintage diving. I also taped the film symposium friday eve, and will get Ryan a DVD copy to take with to Sand Dog IV for you guys to watch if you want. There was an old film shown of diving you might like and I taped it. Take care all, and we'll dive together soon...... Gayle

[scubajim1]

Hey Pearldiver,

It would be great if I could get a copy on DVD also. I was unable to attend the film festival or Ryan's show but I would love to see it.

PM if you are able to send me a copy and i will give you my address.

Thanks again and a great show Ryan!

Scubajim1

[Sea Explorer]

It was a great show. I would like to extend a special tanks to Gayle. She was a huge help! I met a lot of great people and there are some exciting possibilities on the horizon. Here is a link to some photos of the Museum for those who couldn't make it:

http://www.flashbackscuba.com/museum/OWU_07/OWU_07.html

Enjoy

-Ryan

[JES]

Ryan,

The pictures are awesome!

Thank you for sharing these images with those of us who couldn't attend.