Issue 1 December 2006
Off-Gassing...
(Web Version)
Welcome to the first issue of our newsletter.
We have decided to start this newsletter in the hope that it will be of interest to members who are unable to get to the pool/pub on a regular basis. We aim to keep you informed of what’s going on within your club, as well as inviting you to contribute anything you think might interest other members.
Profile:- Paul Waddell - Chairman
16th December - Capernwray
19th December—Fun Session at the pool followed by mince pies & raffle at
the pub.
30th December—Vivienne
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Ashley Munday gained his Ocean Diver.
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Welcome to new members:-
Fay Shand
Sarah Shand
Charles Swannie
Qualifications:Had difficulty in swimming 8 lengths of the baths until told how to swim by Roy Chambers.
Trained to Ocean Diver by Tony Lees. Passed May 2001. Passed Sports Diver 2002.
Passed Dive Leader November 2003. Passed Advanced October 2005.
Prefer diving Wrecks with old wrecks (Al,Phil & Clive).
Favourite Dive: “Rhondo” in the Sound of Mull (First descent wreck
dived)
Been to Egypt each year since January 2002, including taking 24 members
in January 2004. I find Egypt a lovely relaxing week with no pressures,
good vis, warm water & an abundance of the most beautiful sea creatures.
Famous Quotes: The Delph? That’s easy, turn right at Morecombe!
If it flies it’s a bird, it it’s in the water it must be a fish!
2002 –2005 Conned by Aggi & Al into becoming Treasurer.
2006—Chairman.
Advice:
Take all the training courses you can, not for the qualification but you
just might remember something along the way that might help you out of a
“spot”
.
Cock-ups:- Sorry, run out of room on the Newsletter!!!
Challaborough Weekend - 5th / 7th May.
Small Size £80 Ring John
Searle : Tel 01543 451480
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Miros Blue Dry Suit Size
14-16 - £200
Ladies 5mm Wet Suit Size
14-16 - £50 Ring Chris Bennett: Tel 07980 728425
If you have any items for sale please let us know.
suddenly
you feel the need, the need for speed!!!Back to earth, or under the water, there is a lot to see from cuttle fish to pipe and wrasse. These are just a few of species to be found in the gullies around the island. Then of course there’s the pub just up the road that servers good food and beer while you relax and have a chat.
NEXT TIME: THE FARNES TRIP.
Animal of the Month.
Editors Corner
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this months issue, and apologies for any mistakes we’ve missed.
Any further articles for next months edition would be appreciated, (any gossip, scandals, etc that’s printable) so let us know by 19th December
Hope you enjoyed this first issue, as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together during long hours of serious discussion - the nights of boozing and eating are a vicious rumour!!
The name "Axolotl" comes from the Aztec language, "Nahuatl". One of the most popular translations of the name connects the Axolotl to the god of deformations and death, Xolotl, while the most commonly accepted translation is "water-dog" (from "atl" for water, and "xolotl", which can also mean dog).
Prior to the growth of Mexico city in the basin of Mexico, the Axolotl
was native to both Lake Xochimilco, and Lake Chalco.
Of these two high altitude freshwater lakes, only the remnants of
Xochimilco as canals can be seen today. The Axolotl is now on the
CITES endangered species list.
The Axolotl, along with some other amphibians, remains in its larval
form throughout its life. This means that it retains its gills and fins.
The Axolotl is carnivorous and has typical carnivore features, with the
main exception of the teeth. Its teeth are small stumps., which it uses
to grip it’s food, manoeuvring it into position before swallowing it
whole.
For many years the Axolotl was studied due to its amazing
healing/re-growth abilities. The axolotl is capable of re-growing a limb
even if it is completely removed.
