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Is this Mike Gray in the dive business by any chance? -----Original Message----- From: Scott <scottk@hc*.co*> To: KRussellTX@ao*.co* <KRussellTX@ao*.co*>; techdiver@aquanaut.com <techdiver@aquanaut.com> Date: Friday, July 07, 2000 3:20 PM Subject: Re: DIR vs STROKE >Yeah, its Mike Gray. > >He is rallying his "troops" around the rabid ignorance for which he is >getting well known. His shit would fly about 1/2 inch here, and it isn't >flying real well on rec.scuba. > >Sometimes you just have to laugh. > >Scott > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <KRussellTX@ao*.co*> >To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com> >Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 2:26 PM >Subject: DIR vs STROKE > > >> This just came out on Rec. Scuba. >> >> Subject: Can't we all just get along? >> From: El Stroko Guapo <A >HREF="mailto:omgray@wo*.at*.ne*">omgray@worldnet >> ...att.net</A> >> Date: Mon, Jul 3, 2000 5:53 PM >> Message-id: <39613570.54340F1A@wo*.at*.ne*> >> >> OK kiddies, it's been a fun couple of weeks, but everyone's starting to >> repeat themselves, it's all on the table, beaten to death, so we can do >> the wrap-up. >> >> The term "Stroke", as it pertains to this ng, is an appellation >> conferred by George Irvine and refers to anyone that is not a strict >> adherent to DIR. It was a pejorative from its first use, and has become >> a catchword for DIR folks, like "gawwwllleeee" for rubes or "fuck" for >> US Marines - a word ya say a lot to let everyone know yer one of the >> fellas. The reference is simple and direct: (1) a person is either DIR >> or Stroke, there is no grey area, (2) DIR is blessed with Special >> Knowledge (too many ESPN commercials?), Truth, and Logic, of which >> Strokes are ignorant, and (3) Strokes not in search of the Special >> Knowledge, Truth, and Logic are, of course, stupid. >> >> So, by some lowlife's fiat, the world is once again divided in two, >> Godless commies and filthy capitalists, Nazis and Jews, niggers and >> honkies, flyboys and groundpounders, cattlemen and sheepherders, DIR and >> Strokes. >> >> Can't we all just get along? >> >> But there really ARE differences. A few culled from recent posts are: >> >> DIR is streamlined. >> Stroke is low in both frontal area and coefficient of drag. >> >> DIR is minimalization (a DIR word meaning "minimization"). >> Stroke is don't load up on trendy gear. >> >> DIR is unified teams. >> Stroke is personal competence, accountability, and responsibility. >> >> DIR is mental focus. >> Strokes relax. >> >> DIR is physical fitness. >> Strokes leave the muscle shirts in the gym locker. >> >> DIR is safety. >> Strokes is diving, and getting back in one piece. >> >> DIR is "spewing truth and logic". >> Strokes just spew when they hear that one. >> >> DIR looks up to GI and JJ. >> Strokes look down at tunicates and batfish. >> >> DIR strictly follows a narrowly defined philosophy of balance. >> Strokes don't. Strokes don't even understand what that is. >> >> DIR has found the truth. >> Strokes never stop looking for it. >> >> DIR gladly answers all legitimate questions. >> Strokes question all silly-ass answers. >> >> DIR never dives with Strokes. >> Strokes dive with whomever they please. >> >> DIR is macho >> Strokes are guapo. Muy guapo. Muy muy guapo! >> >> DIR is style. >> Strokes are substance. >> >> DIR seduces wannabes >> Strokes satisfy groupies. >> >> DIR is killfiles. >> Stroke is searches. >> >> DIR takes its fun very, very seriously. >> Strokes giggle. >> >> DIR is exclusionary - yer either DIR or yer Stroke >> Strokes is inclusionary - If ya want to be a Stroke, you are one. >> >> >> So here's the deal. >> >> (drum roll) >> Team Stroke >> (cymbals) >> >> Membership in Team Stroke is restricted to anyone that wants to be a >> member. Team Stroke members are allowed to append "TS" after their name. >> In the case of multiple suffixes, TS will be last (e.g. Berty Poobah, >> PhD, CPA, TS). Team Stroke members absolutely positively must follow >> The Rules, if they feel like it. >> >> TS Rule 1: Dive with whomever ya please. >> >> TS Rule 2: Don't poke fun at non-Stroke divers. >> >> TS Rule 3: Even-numbered rules don't count. >> >> TS Rule 4: Avoid bowling. >> >> TS Rule 5: Use yer head and have fun. >> >> >> regards >> El Stroko Guapo, TS >> Team Stroke certificate (suitable for framing) # 0000000001 >> -- >> Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >> Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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