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Subfiend · 3 January 2006, 01:38 PM

If anybody is interested, here is a link to "behind the scenes" from the expedition I led to the wreck site of the R.M.S. Titanic in August 2005. A documentary on the expedition and its findings will air on The History CHannel in the United States on Sunday, February 26, 2006.

http://www.explorerconsulting.com/pages/9/index.htm

dman · 3 January 2006, 01:42 PM

Dave, you have no idea how much I miss these types of posts by you pal!! I am soooooooooo glad that you found our hole in the wall.

Rockrolex · 3 January 2006, 01:44 PM

Neat pics, Dave. What about shots of the wreck itself? Have you got any of those you can post?

Subfiend · 3 January 2006, 02:05 PM

Ed,

I have dozens of photos of the wreck itself, but they are at the office. I do not, however, have any underwater shots from 2005. I was too busy searching, running the HDTV camera, changing tapes, keeping track of time on both my SD and Daytona, and generally trying not to run into anything, to take photos through the port hole. Sorry!

JJ Irani · 3 January 2006, 02:10 PM

Now you know why we are so glad to have you back, David!!

Great info and pics!!

Subfiend · 3 January 2006, 02:26 PM

Go over to the Iceland photos on the same site if you get bored. I never got around to posting the Galapagos or Belize photos, but this gives you a sense of what I have been up to. 2005 was a busy year for me.

I'm not posting the link to my law firm web site, but you know how to find it if you are REALLY bored. I was busy there too.

padi56 · 3 January 2006, 07:04 PM

Great pictures dave

Seadweller · 3 January 2006, 10:57 PM

Great pics David, I live near the shipyard were Titanic was built.

Would love to see you post some of your SD adverts over here. Have you got any new ones recently.

mailman · 3 January 2006, 11:06 PM

Great pics Dave. Thanks for sharing them.

Earl · 4 January 2006, 12:04 AM

Welcome home David, Happy New Year and thanks for the link. Wonderful pictures !!!!

dina · 4 January 2006, 01:48 AM

Great pictures Dave.

Thanks for sharing

Uncle-AJ · 4 January 2006, 02:46 AM

Nice pictures Dave, I've missed your beaming smile.

Any pictures of Leonardo at the wreck site??

JJ Irani · 4 January 2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Nice pictures Dave, I've missed your beaming smile.

Any pictures of Leonardo at the wreck site??

...or better still, Kate Winslet posing for him wearing only that necklace??

mailman · 4 January 2006, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...or better still, Kate Winslet posing for him wearing only that necklace??

MY EYES AUUGGGGGHHHHHHHH

Uncle-AJ · 4 January 2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...or better still, Kate Winslet posing for him wearing only that necklace??

I can't remember a necklace.

Subfiend · 4 January 2006, 02:45 PM

This photo is not on the web. I save it for my friends who will appreciate it.

mailman · 4 January 2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

This photo is not on the web. I save it for my friends who will appreciate it.

No need for a winder when you can wear two at once. You're a lucly man.

Rockrolex · 4 January 2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

This photo is not on the web. I save it for my friends who will appreciate it.

You took that shot just for us, didn't you, Dave.

Subfiend · 5 January 2006, 02:42 AM

Actually, I promised my friend at Rolex NY I would take that photo and send it to her after she arranged for the back of my Sea-Dweller to be engraved with the Centennial Logo of The Explorers Club before the expedition. I understand this photo has also made the rounds in Geneva.

dina · 5 January 2006, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

This photo is not on the web. I save it for my friends who will appreciate it.

Great pic Dave

5 January 2006, 07:10 AM

Hey Dave, long time no see (I used to be known as JohnnyCanuck).

BTW, what's Chatterton like? I see his show on TV all the time, but I prefer The Sea Hunters, personally.

Subfiend · 5 January 2006, 09:19 AM

John is an old friend and a very good guy. He is unflappable, and totally reliable. I like him a lot.

Uncle-AJ · 5 January 2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

John is an old friend and a very good guy. He is unflappable, and totally reliable. I like him a lot.

Can't be the same guy.

Sorry I thought you were talking about Atomic John.

dman · 5 January 2006, 04:14 PM

Dave, is the SS Daytona new to the collection?

6 January 2006, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

John is an old friend and a very good guy. He is unflappable, and totally reliable. I like him a lot.

Cool... he seems like a pretty stand up guy. You have to unflappable and reliable when diving deep like he does. When I said I prefer Sea Hunters, Btw, I wasn't knocking JC, just a preference for the SH show. His show is a great second choice when SH is a repeat!

Subfiend · 6 January 2006, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Dave, is the SS Daytona new to the collection?

Yes, as of March 2005. I was in the AD picking out wedding rings and they asked me if I liked Daytonas. I said yes and went back to looking at rings.

Later on, when I came back to pick up the rings, they asked me again if I liked Daytonas. I said yes again, but this time they said: "No, we mean would you like to BUY a Daytona, because we have one in the back?"

I bought it on the spot, for MSRP. They even apologized to me for not being able to give me a discount.

Rockrolex · 6 January 2006, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Yes, as of March 2005. I was in the AD picking out wedding rings and they asked me if I liked Daytonas. I said yes and went back to looking at rings.

Later on, when I came back to pick up the rings, they asked me again if I liked Daytonas. I said yes again, but this time they said: "No, we mean would you like to BUY a Daytona, because we have one in the back?"

I bought it on the spot, for MSRP. They even apologized to me for not being able to give me a discount.

Well done, Dave.

How do you like it?

JJ Irani · 6 January 2006, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Yes, as of March 2005. I was in the AD picking out wedding rings and they asked me if I liked Daytonas. I said yes and went back to looking at rings.

Later on, when I came back to pick up the rings, they asked me again if I liked Daytonas. I said yes again, but this time they said: "No, we mean would you like to BUY a Daytona, because we have one in the back?"

I bought it on the spot, for MSRP. They even apologized to me for not being able to give me a discount.

Congrats on the Daytona, Dave....that was pretty big of the dealer.

dman · 6 January 2006, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Yes, as of March 2005. I was in the AD picking out wedding rings and they asked me if I liked Daytonas. I said yes and went back to looking at rings.

Later on, when I came back to pick up the rings, they asked me again if I liked Daytonas. I said yes again, but this time they said: "No, we mean would you like to BUY a Daytona, because we have one in the back?"

I bought it on the spot, for MSRP. They even apologized to me for not being able to give me a discount.

Very cool story!! I remember the pending nuptuals, that was right around the time of the 'event' that caused most of us to land here, congrats again by the way.

But that is a great addition to an already great collection. I also remember you shopping to replace to the sub as that was earmarked for your son, very cool!!

Subfiend · 6 January 2006, 08:46 AM

Yes, 2005 was a year of renewal for me.

Donna and I were married on the beach in Belize at the end of April. Belize was too f***ing hot, so we went motorcycling in Iceland for our honeymoon in June, one week after I got back from diving in the Galapagos.

We did the trip that is the subject of this thread in August, then a week later I had to go to London for two whole days, returning in time to go straight from the airport to my surprise 40th birthday party. I also visited New Hampshire three times, California four times, New York a bunch, and Boston and Florida twice each (I think?). All on business.

The traveling stopped when we moved into and renovated a new house in November. My head is still spinning from all the activity.

3 January 2006, 01:38 PM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Titanic 2005 Expedition Photos If anybody is interested, here is a link to "behind the scenes" from the expedition I led to the wreck site of the R.M.S. Titanic in August 2005. A documentary on the expedition and its findings will air on The History CHannel in the United States on Sunday, February 26, 2006. http://www.explorerconsulting.com/pages/9/index.htm

3 January 2006, 01:42 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Dave, you have no idea how much I miss these types of posts by you pal!! I am soooooooooo glad that you found our hole in the wall. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,558	Neat pics, Dave. What about shots of the wreck itself? Have you got any of those you can post? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 January 2006, 02:10 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Now you know why we are so glad to have you back, David!! Great info and pics!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 January 2006, 02:26 PM	#6
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Go over to the Iceland photos on the same site if you get bored. I never got around to posting the Galapagos or Belize photos, but this gives you a sense of what I have been up to. 2005 was a busy year for me. I'm not posting the link to my law firm web site, but you know how to find it if you are REALLY bored. I was busy there too. __________________ Subfiend

3 January 2006, 02:05 PM	#4
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Ed, I have dozens of photos of the wreck itself, but they are at the office. I do not, however, have any underwater shots from 2005. I was too busy searching, running the HDTV camera, changing tapes, keeping track of time on both my SD and Daytona, and generally trying not to run into anything, to take photos through the port hole. Sorry!

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3 January 2006, 10:57 PM	#8
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mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Great pics Dave. Thanks for sharing them. __________________ JJ

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Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Welcome home David, Happy New Year and thanks for the link. Wonderful pictures !!!!

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dina "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Dina Location: utica Posts: 1,392	Great pictures Dave. Thanks for sharing

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Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	This photo is not on the web. I save it for my friends who will appreciate it. __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 4 January 2006 at 02:45 PM..

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Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Actually, I promised my friend at Rolex NY I would take that photo and send it to her after she arranged for the back of my Sea-Dweller to be engraved with the Centennial Logo of The Explorers Club before the expedition. I understand this photo has also made the rounds in Geneva. __________________ Subfiend

5 January 2006, 07:10 AM	#21
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Dave, long time no see (I used to be known as JohnnyCanuck). BTW, what's Chatterton like? I see his show on TV all the time, but I prefer The Sea Hunters, personally.

5 January 2006, 09:19 AM	#22
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	John is an old friend and a very good guy. He is unflappable, and totally reliable. I like him a lot. __________________ Subfiend

5 January 2006, 04:14 PM	#24
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Dave, is the SS Daytona new to the collection? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

6 January 2006, 08:46 AM	#30
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Yes, 2005 was a year of renewal for me. Donna and I were married on the beach in Belize at the end of April. Belize was too f***ing hot, so we went motorcycling in Iceland for our honeymoon in June, one week after I got back from diving in the Galapagos. We did the trip that is the subject of this thread in August, then a week later I had to go to London for two whole days, returning in time to go straight from the airport to my surprise 40th birthday party. I also visited New Hampshire three times, California four times, New York a bunch, and Boston and Florida twice each (I think?). All on business. The traveling stopped when we moved into and renovated a new house in November. My head is still spinning from all the activity. __________________ Subfiend

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