GREAT Islander news

I have the BEST news from the Islander.

The Mexican government relented - the trip in front of ours has their permits and will run out of San Diego. That means we are back to leaving on Saturday Nov 10 around 10 pm.

Here's where it gets really cool. To make up for the hassle they've put us through, instead of fishing until only 3 in the afternoon on our last day, they'll let us fish until dark. No one will need a hotel; we'll spend Tues night on the boat and roll back into San Diego around 6 am on Weds the 14th. It will cost us only $20 more apiece for crew wages but the boat time is FREE.

But wait, there's more! Anyone who wants to tank dive, bring your stuff. They'll have a compressor onboard. Prefer to hunt your lobsters from topside? I'll have a bunch of hoop nets to loan out. As long as you pack a radio and a light and some emergency flares, you can hoop off the yak (weather permitting).

The Islander guys are just as excited as we are. Prepare for a memorable trip!

I'm going with the original roster. Anyone who needs out (or back in!) please let me know ASAP so we can offer up your space. And again, thank-you for hanging with me. This is going to be incredible.

Paul

Trip summary:

Depart: 10 pm Sat Nov 10.
Return: 6 am Weds Nov 14
Fishing 3 FULL days, diving, hooping, and more
Cost: $705 ($20 more than the original $685). Includes 4 nights in well-appointed staterooms, all meals, bait, even TIPS. Drinks are extra but reasonable OR bring your own.

Paul -

Thats what I'm talking about. You just put the "E" back in epic fishing trip. Etienne will be happy. Did you got my check?

Thanks! Scott

Can't make it this year but put me on the list for 2008.

-Brian G

  Can I come Back Aboard ????

 Do you still have my Deposit or do yo need another one, 

 Been bummed since backing out of this, not making the Steve Moyer,ect....


 Excelent work on getting this back on...

 Thanks Pal        .... Danglin

Can I come Back Aboard ????

Welcome back Don!

Excellent work, Pal!

What great news     I'm raring to go

Can you confirm that my check was received?

Best,

TallPaul

Great news? You weren't kidding! I'm still in!

Janice aka "Big J"

Hmmm.. compressors... Lobsters...     I might have to sign up... 

uh-freakin-mazing!!!!!!
Looks like I will be floatin' on cloud 9 for a while now.
I am now reminded what it was like gettin' amped for Disneyland as a kid!
Anyone going to SCUBA dive???????
Thanks Paul!!!!

ALL hail PAL!!!  Super sweet resolution to this one.

OK - deposits. If you're on this list, I've got your 200 bones. Thank-you!

In no particular order:

1. Don Angliln
2. Dan Prather
3. Doug Mar
4. Janice Gardner Loster
5. Pat Grant
6. Randy Goodchild (sorry for the delay!)
7. Etienne Constable
8. Steve Hum
9. Walker Hum (stand-by)
10. Josh Simonson
11. Scott Gee
12. Paul Willett
13. Michael Totaro
14. Becky Totaro

Hobi Wan Kenobi aka Elric can't make it. Elric, please let me know if you sent a check. I didn't find one. Any others missing, please let me know ASAP.

Here is the original sign-up. Who are we missing?

1. Pat
2. Randy
3. Danglin
4. Marmite
5. Ahmer
6. Freddie
7. Elric
8. Rocketman
9. Frank
10. Moochy
11. Greatbass2
12. Tallpaul
13. P-spark
14. Tote
15. Becky
16. Big J
17. Dan
18. Sacyak

Standby:

1) Dustin

SloMo also joined the stand-by. Sean, could you please help me sort this out? 

FrankFishing/  Frank

 He has been preoccupied lately, I'll give him a call tomarrow ........ Danglin

Paul,
Thanks for sticking with this!!!
A bit of info that might help sort out the wait list: When Dave (who originally signed on) dropped out (8/10) I took his spot, which is why I'm on the the original sign up list as Rocketman. When I signed on I also asked to have Slowmo added to the wait list (8/12)and sent a deposit for him and myself. Which is why you have us listed as having deposits already in. You have me Steve Hum (aka Rocketman) on the wait list and the original list. I think I should correctly be on the original list with "deposit in" and Walker (aka Slowmo) should be on the waitlist with "deposit in" also
Hope that helps and that  Walker and Dustin both can get on board.
Steve
I'm excited now!!!

Sweet.  That is great news.  It is always good to be patient.  I do not think I will be able to get SCUBA certified by then but the hoop nets sound like a good bet for bugs.  I will bring flairs.  Thanks Paul that is great news.  The roller coaster of emotions on this topic remind me of remodeling my house  .

I'm definitely going to be scuba diving.  Everyone, if you've been considering getting certified - now would be the time.

Man, I'm going to have to start seriously working out so I have enough energy to do everything.  Fish, freedive, SCUBA dive, hoop net, party - holy full schedule batman!  Scuba diving is particularly draining - nitrogen accumulation in the blood causes fatigue, which is the mildest symptom of decompression sickness and occurs after every dive.