80-Year Old Hopes to Break a Record in Cave Diving

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80-Year Old Hopes to Break a Record in Cave Diving

Postby Ernie Coffman » Jun 16, 2011 10:29 am

Here's an interesting article on an 80-year old who wants to break a cave diving record. :kewl:
http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/80-year ... story.html
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Re: 80-Year Old Hopes to Break a Record in Cave Diving

Postby nathanroser » Jun 16, 2011 11:31 am

Awesome old people are the best.
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Re: 80-Year Old Hopes to Break a Record in Cave Diving

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Re: 80-Year Old Hopes to Break a Record in Cave Diving

Postby Squirrel Girl » Jun 16, 2011 3:14 pm

John is SUPER. He was one of the early crew of cave divers in the UK. When he came to Wakulla 2 over a decade ago, he was one of the most active support divers. When he wasn't diving, he was sweeping up Mission Control and making me cups of tea. He's my hero!
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Re: 80-Year Old Hopes to Break a Record in Cave Diving

Postby paul » Jun 17, 2011 6:35 am

Yes - John is a great guy - really friendly. He was staying at our caving club hut while in the area for the Cave Diving Group AGM (in the UK) several years ago and was happy to help two of us install a new gas cooker in the kitchen.
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