DS-AC Website

More and more people it seems have been logging onto the DS-AC website and commenting on how good it is. At long last the message seems to be getting through. 

On behalf of the committee and other club members, I'd like to issue a great big 'thank you' to Mark for all the time and effort he's devoted to making the site what it is. 

Social Events

An extremely active diving schedule this summer has meant that I've been unable to get organised for the planned 150ft abseil down Sainsbury's HQ in London, at the end of October. However, the Cancer Research Campaign assure me they are confident of arranging an abseiling event down the Kodak building in Hemel some time early next year. That sounds like more fun anyway, so stay tuned. 

Go-karting and Paintball are still on the cards as well, as long as there is enough interest. I'll try and get something arranged once the weather starts seriously affecting diving plans, if not, I'll find someone else to do it (won't I Barry?!)

Sue McCammont

Return of The Mull Mole

Just as the boys thought they had got away with it, the Mull Mole has returned with a few juicy stories about their week away earlier in the season. 

Tony, Richard and Les (alias T2, Reaper and Ollie) weren't the only ones it seems, to earn themselves nicknames that week. Matt was christened "The Conger" (steady girls!) and an already anointed Stumpy extended his title to "Stumpy the Rent Boy"! Matt earned his nickname because, like most Congers, he generally couldn't be enticed from his lair (i.e. his bed). He seemed to prefer sleeping to diving, a concept which is completely alien to me.

Stumpy's nickname stemmed from his little accident with the club boat earlier in the season, in which he lost a part of his finger. Up in Mull however, he became known as 'Stumpy the rent boy'. As he was the youngest and fittest in the group, the expedition leader nominated Stumpy as the rent boy, to make up for the distinct lack of females. Thankfully they were all a pretty straight bunch and his services weren't needed (well that's what they're all telling us anyway).

And now, here's a final plea from the Mull Mole. Anyone who feels that they have suffered in the hands of The Reaper at any time in the past, diving related or not, should put pen to paper and send their little stories to Going Down. This man's misdemeanours should be exposed for the good of all.

And Finally

Remember guys, this is your newsletter - if you feel that you want more than just the usual committee blurb (which I admit does take up most of the space), then you'll need to get working on some articles yourselves.

In the meantime look out for some gossip on the recent Oban and Farnes trips - there hasn't been much forthcoming so far, but I'm sure I can make some up before the next edition of Going Down. 

Date last updated : 24/04/05