It’s a first for me Sir Percy.
Re garding Dry suits. It may have been the attire of the 50’s and 60’s for Bridges and Hass.
But BSAC member Mr Bond 007. I recall removing a dry suit in the middle of very hot summer to reveal dinner jacket and tie, complete with carnation. Whimp? I should coco. Money Penny’s got your number.
Posted: March 1st, 2008 under Splashdown.
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This is an inaugral blog from the desk of the editor who has never been on a blog, written a blog or has the faintest idea of what you are supposed to say on a blog, or for that matter what a blog actually is. How do you know if anyone is ever going to read this? I therefore feel that I can make provocative statements and will kick off the blogging debate with the assertion that diving members who wear dry suits in the summer are wimps! Lloyd bridges never did in Sea Hunt. Hans and Lotte Hass only wore swimsuits….and George Formby only wore his underpants in the classic” Underwater Capers” starring George and Nelly Fanshawe. I rest my case.
Percy Blakeney
Posted: February 29th, 2008 under Splashdown.
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February 2008
Member of the year award…
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The try-dive was held at Brighton College pool in Eastern Road on 31st January and thanks to the efforts of all who turned out to help, the evening was a great success. Unfortunately, Splashdown was not represented as it was felt that a younger member profile would serve us best in attracting new blood…hence Richard and Haze were the main ambassadors to project a youthful, thrusting young executive kind of vibe.
Splashdown was happy to be at the club dinner in the delightful Bali Brasserie in Brighton. This is a Malaysian restaurant that is consistently good and reasonably priced. It is unusually situated in that the ground floor holds the restaurant and bar and the floors above are flats. It used to be a hotel but the change has done it no harm and is very popular.
The buffet style for the set menu works very well and is continually replenished with fresh quantities of the excellent range of delicious dishes. For me, I think that it is much nicer than the Elephant Thai that we have used in the past, particularly the fact that you can load up with prawns as much as you like and no one bats an eyelid! This, I think, is the true measure of Michelin Star quality and class.
There was a reasonable choice of puddings but the inclusion of a syrup sponge or a baked jam roll would have been welcome.
Thanks to John Hayes for organising this event.
Mark arrived at the Bali Brasserie clutching a bag in which he had secreted a new cup to be presented to the much deserving Alex Tait. The presentation was made by Mark on behalf of the club in the bar which was a nice surprise for Alex. As you know, he has performed the task of Secretary and membership secretary since the end of the second world war and has carried out his duties without equal. So, it was about time he received recognition for a job well done. Mark has taken on Alex’s role as well as chairman until a new pretender to the throne is found.
During these winter months when no diving is taking place and time hangs heavy, some of the more sensitive and intellectual members have started up a book club where swopping tomes and then discussing the fine details and literary merit is done. So far the subjects have rested primarily with adventure and discovery, autobiography and exploration. Next month we are sharing and reviewing a selection of Barbara Cartland, Jackie Collins and Enid Blyton. If you would like to join in please make contact with chief librarian, John Hayes who will stamp your card.
As said above, at this time of year news is thin on the ground. There is therefore enough space for me to give you an update on my Torch. A weekly inspection shows that the battery is still in good order and the bulbs are fine. I lit the garden up the other night the light was blinding. What a purchase that was! I might buy some new fins this year…if this could be as successful as the Torch and not forgetting my underwater camera, I will be out of control with elation!
Posted: February 5th, 2008 under Splashdown.
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“My god!” shouted Sir Percy at the top of his voice.
“We’re online, we’re interwebbed! My illustrious audience has grown. My influence and warblings shall now reach the whole world!”
And quietly he planned a literary revolution involving lots of splashing….
Posted: December 17th, 2007 under Splashdown.
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