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Diving the Interwebs
'cause if I'm not in the water, I'm fartin' 'round on a 'pooter
Created on 2003-08-14 14:00:53 (#1255497), last updated 2009-12-17
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Basic Info| Name: | George Mayhew |
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BioI'm an overfed, long-haired, leaping gnome. And this is a scuba diver's accounts of adventures in the Great Lakes region. History, archeology, and hands-on discovery in the murky waters of North America.
It is impossible to recount the European expansion across the North American continent without including a chapter about the Great Lakes. The quest for the elusive Northwest Passage begins the story of the Lakes in 1534 with the discovery of the St. Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier; and their importance continues to this day. The Lakes are routes of passage, sources of renewable resources, home, and a living for millions of people. But below the icy waves, lay an estimated 10,000 shipwrecks; the relics of an era of expansion, war, and commerce. The first known European sailing vessel lost in the Lakes was La Salle's Griffon in 1679; it was also the first to sail the "upper" lakes, from Niagra to Lake Michigan. The Lakes still claim vessels today, even with the advancements in navigation, weather forecasting, and search and recovery.
I dive. As much as I can. Cold, deep, and dark, to visit the old bones of the Midwest and touch the history of the Great Lakes. The old ships still have a power, even in death. The majesty of their existence is not diminished by their quiet rest in lonely graves. I'm a PADI SCUBA instructor, an experienced technical diver, and a research diver - avocationally, of course (diving doesn't pay unless you wear a hardhat when you do it). I spend most of my time working the day job (microbiologist, molecular technologist) and dreaming of diving. When I can, I volunteer for underwater archeology gigs and get to explore some of the most fascinating components of American history. My goal, as a diver and avocational archaeologist, is to help to document these non-renewable resources for future generations. Come and visit them with me. Live the ghost stories.
As I meander about, I will add other detritus from the web, divelog tidbits, photos, and other useless information for your amusement. ;)
This journal is *mostly* Friends-only, because it is mostly for my personal scribbles, not necessarily dealing with diving. Most of what's in here is just the goings-on in my life, observations, silly little quizzes, and the communication these entries elicit from my friends and family. I'm trying to get my diving notes into an electronic format, so I'll post those as public whenever I can.
On a very personal note, I'm a father of three lovely children, whom I love with all that I am. One of which is autistic. Sometimes I post about my inner feelings on that and her trials as she grows up in our chaotic home. I dive to explore and experience...I dive safely so I can come home to them.
Thanks for visiting! Peace.
It is impossible to recount the European expansion across the North American continent without including a chapter about the Great Lakes. The quest for the elusive Northwest Passage begins the story of the Lakes in 1534 with the discovery of the St. Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier; and their importance continues to this day. The Lakes are routes of passage, sources of renewable resources, home, and a living for millions of people. But below the icy waves, lay an estimated 10,000 shipwrecks; the relics of an era of expansion, war, and commerce. The first known European sailing vessel lost in the Lakes was La Salle's Griffon in 1679; it was also the first to sail the "upper" lakes, from Niagra to Lake Michigan. The Lakes still claim vessels today, even with the advancements in navigation, weather forecasting, and search and recovery.
I dive. As much as I can. Cold, deep, and dark, to visit the old bones of the Midwest and touch the history of the Great Lakes. The old ships still have a power, even in death. The majesty of their existence is not diminished by their quiet rest in lonely graves. I'm a PADI SCUBA instructor, an experienced technical diver, and a research diver - avocationally, of course (diving doesn't pay unless you wear a hardhat when you do it). I spend most of my time working the day job (microbiologist, molecular technologist) and dreaming of diving. When I can, I volunteer for underwater archeology gigs and get to explore some of the most fascinating components of American history. My goal, as a diver and avocational archaeologist, is to help to document these non-renewable resources for future generations. Come and visit them with me. Live the ghost stories.
As I meander about, I will add other detritus from the web, divelog tidbits, photos, and other useless information for your amusement. ;)
This journal is *mostly* Friends-only, because it is mostly for my personal scribbles, not necessarily dealing with diving. Most of what's in here is just the goings-on in my life, observations, silly little quizzes, and the communication these entries elicit from my friends and family. I'm trying to get my diving notes into an electronic format, so I'll post those as public whenever I can.
On a very personal note, I'm a father of three lovely children, whom I love with all that I am. One of which is autistic. Sometimes I post about my inner feelings on that and her trials as she grows up in our chaotic home. I dive to explore and experience...I dive safely so I can come home to them.
Thanks for visiting! Peace.
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