Mike this is an excuse, if you look at the post last night about the
Australian source, They had no problem getting He.  Odyssey has been
unwilling to go the extra mile from the beginning.  Be sides, I was under
the impression this was our boat, we rented the whole ship, and was a
Technical dive trip.  I was not looking for another pretty fish trip.  We
should have canceled out trip with this operation and found another source.

I am still not interested in their excuses or diving with these lame idiots,

Don

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Strong [mailto:divermike@fn*.ne*]
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 12:38 PM
To: Don.Hoover@ds*.co*
Subject: Re: Helium


Don--this is what they just sent me.--M

>From: "Cliff Horton" <info@tr*.co*>
>To: "Mike Strong" <divermike@fn*.ne*>
>Subject: Re: Helium
>Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 08:25:30 -0400
>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
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>
>Mike,
>
>Unfortunately that would be a problem. Many people do not understand the
>logistics and complexities of working in Chuuk. It is not as simple a
matter
>as having things delivered. There is no delivery on the island. Once it
>arrives on the island someone from our crew would have to go to collect the
>bottle. First they would have to go get the paperwork from the shipping
>company, then they would have to go to the customs office to get clearance
>(there would be a duty charge that would have to be paid). The customs
>office works on "island time", not in the comparatively efficient manor of
>American government officials. After that, our crew member could then
return
>to the shipping company to take delivery. Now we have to transport this to
>the boat, which is out on charter and not just sitting at a dock. In the
>mean while our crew member who should be onboard the boat attending to our
>passengers, has now spent most of the day collecting your shipment.
>
>There are also other logistical complications but I didn't see the need to
>go on and on about it. Because helium has not been available to us, we also
>are not equipped on board to handle the mixing.
>
>I should also point out that unless your charter is a technical charter,
>there will be only two opportunities during the week to dive wrecks that
are
>deeper than the recreational limit. Most of the diving in Chuuk takes place
>at depths of less than 100 ft. I should also point out that when the deeper
>than recreational limit dives are offered, that an alternative site within
>the recreational limit is also available. If you are uncomfortable on deep
>dives without helium, there will always be an option that allows you to
dive
>to a shallower depth.
>
>I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions do not
>hesitate to contact me.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Cliff Horton
>Odyssey Adventures
>4417 Beach Blvd., Ste. 200
>Jacksonville, Florida  32207
>phone-toll free: 800/757-5396
>phone: 904/346-3766
>fax: 904/346-0664
>e-mail: info@tr*.co*
>www.TrukOdyssey.com
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mike Strong" <divermike@fn*.ne*>
>To: <info@tr*.co*>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 10:22 PM
>Subject: Helium
>
>
>> Hello.  I am wanting to dive over there, and we have a charter with you
>> all.  My concern is
>> about the depth.  I am going to have some helium sent over, for Trimix.
>> Will this be a problem
>> for you?
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>
>
>
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