August Portage Legends Weekend

[Vintagediver]

Once again here I am wondering where those 2 days at Portage went so fast after waiting all year for this event. Unfortunately I'm not able to attend other events like Sand Dog; so I really look forward to each year at Portage, and once again I had a great time this year as always. I really enjoy getting to see everyone again and also meeting new people as well. We all should be very greatful to Jeff Rice, VDH and all the other sponsors of this event; which gives us the opportunity each year to attend some great programs, and to share the love that each of us have for vintage equipment and diving. Every year when I return home from this event I can't help but think about what a great time I had; how good it was to see all of you and dive with you again; and then also realize just how proud I am to be a diver and to be able to share that camaraderie that there is amongst divers. I would also like to say "THANKS" to Gary for the great performance that he put on saturday night which helped make this years event even more enjoyable. AND; let's also not forget the great dinner that we all shared together at Portage on Saturday evening with "PAPA VAN FRANKO'S" Pizza. What a Chef! Take care; safe diving to all of you, and can't wait till next year! Terry

[1969ivan1]

That is right a big thanks goes out to Bryan who bought like 40 Pizzas for us while we dived!

[Bryan]

That was Roger Van Franko that made all the pizza magically appear! Timing could not have been better....THANKS ROGER

[kgehring]

Here is a sample of Gary's performance:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvjUH-3qXg[/youtube]

[Bryan]

Another great Portage Event ends with a BANG.......The event is as much about getting together with fellow vintage divers and experimenting and trying out gear as it is the actual diving.
Having a professional musician and entertainer on Saturday night really added a plus and a nice addition to the event.

Gary needs to bring his guitar and mad skills to Bonaire!! I am sure he will draw a crowd nightly and Ron and I promise to leave our lighters at home and not yell "PLAY SOME SKYNYRD" at the end of every song....

Thanks to all our friends new and old who attended and I look forward to seeing all of you there next year.

[JES]

... Ron and I promise to leave our lighters at home and not yell "PLAY SOME SKYNYRD" at the end of every song.... ...

I can actually picture this happening.


Sounds and looks like a great time was had by all. Thanks to all who have shared their Portage experiences on VDH.

[Ron]

... Ron and I promise to leave our lighters at home and not yell "PLAY SOME SKYNYRD" at the end of every song.... ...

I can actually picture this happening.


Sounds and looks like a great time was had by all. Thanks to all who have shared their Portage experiences on VDH.

That's because we actually did that at Portage...

[floatingpi]

I am really regretting not being able to make it up there and meet some of you guys. I am just about to start my student teaching (last step yea!) and was so busy getting all of that all lined up I missed out. Oh well there is always next year I guess. Looks like you guys had a blast!

[Ron]

We always have a good time man. For how abrasive we seem on the board from time to time, we are actually 10 times more abrasive in person. Actually, I am kidding. I think you will find the people in this little club are probably about some of the nicest people that you will meet.

[kgehring]

Here is a pic of Ron in action:

[Ron]

Thanks Karl. Man, what is it about Portage that makes me hungry for pizza and bangsticks?