Women & diving........a red rag to a bull..

**DCC** · January 21st, 2006, 03:58 PM

Top divers read no further..

But for the rest of us, with too much time on my hands, a quick tour of the sites revealed this
http://www.divegirl.com/scubagit.html
Now, does this sound like anyone we know :D ??

Dianne

**Howard Payne** · January 21st, 2006, 04:40 PM

Is that sposed to be funny? He seems like an extremely well rounded individual to me. Now run off along, doll yerself up a bit and make us all a cuppa tea will yer luv, there's a good girl.

*hides under the desk*

**DCC** · January 21st, 2006, 04:48 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne)

*hides under the desk*

And best you stay there!! (And if you have ever drunk my tea, you would understand why):p

Dianne

GoDiva · January 21st, 2006, 04:58 PM

At least we girls know why we make better buddies, eg.
_lower air consumption --> longer dives
_better at multitasking

GoDiva · January 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM

oh, and do not forget our communication skills of course

FGYT · January 21st, 2006, 05:36 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GoDiva)

oh, and do not forget our communication skills of course

but you dont play if you got a headache :D

ahar · January 21st, 2006, 05:58 PM

Why do you think us men go diving? Underwater is one of the few places we can't hear you wittering on as usual. Anyway, what are you doing using the computer without the supervision of a man? Far too complicated for your timid brains - put the keyboard down luv, you may do the computer an injury...

**Howard Payne** · January 21st, 2006, 06:03 PM

As Phill would say, I'll have a large popcorn and a coke pls - this is gonna be good

**DCC** · January 21st, 2006, 06:29 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne)

As Phill would say, I'll have a large popcorn and a coke pls - this is gonna be good

Howie, Howie, Howie. It takes more than a few of the 'old-types' to upset the modern Miss/Ms/Mrs. If they really want to get to us, they have to think up some new stuff - the typical "make my tea, and you are crap @ IT" is funny in the way that it is so obviously politically incorrect (which always makes me laugh and one of the reasons that 'Open All Hours' is one of my favourite programmes) - however there are some sad men out there that truly believe that women are inferior (weaker I accept, because physically we usually are). However in the DIR forum, if a woman is a genuine DIR diver, she is pretty likely to be a bloody good diver (present company excepted, but I am working on it) and the same goes for the men too.

What was refreshing recently, was that one of the magazines had a competition to find the best buddy and it was remarkable the number of men who nominated their female buddy (not neccessariliy their partner) for a variety of good reasons. What was funny though, was that the winner was the youngest & the blondest. So not only are we better/fine/accomplished divers, we are also prettier too!!

I rarely get upset with the MCP diver - because at the end of the day, I love to prove him right - and I will ask him to carry my kit!! The twin 12's usually sort the men from the boys :D

Dianne

daz · January 21st, 2006, 06:46 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by DCC)

Howie, Howie, Howie. It takes more than a few of the 'old-types' to upset the modern Miss/Ms/Mrs. If they really want to get to us, they have to think up some new stuff - the typical "make my tea, and you are crap @ IT" is funny in the way that it is so obviously politically incorrect (which always makes me laugh and one of the reasons that 'Open All Hours' is one of my favourite programmes) - however there are some sad men out there that truly believe that women are inferior (weaker I accept, because physically we usually are). However in the DIR forum, if a woman is a genuine DIR diver, she is pretty likely to be a bloody good diver (present company excepted, but I am working on it) and the same goes for the men too.

I can honestly say hand on heart that I've dived with women who are better in the water than a lot of blokes. But as I keep pointing out to them "They're not proper women

" I normally get slapped at that point

Quote:

What was refreshing recently, was that one of the magazines had a competition to find the best buddy and it was remarkable the number of men who nominated their female buddy (not neccessariliy their partner) for a variety of good reasons. What was funny though, was that the winner was the youngest & the blondest. So not only are we better/fine/accomplished divers, we are also prettier too!!

I'm not surprised in the slightest and it's obvious why when you think about it. Am I going to vote for some hairy arsed mate as my best buddy or the hot totty who strips to her undies when she gets changed. :D

Quote:

I rarely get upset with the MCP diver - because at the end of the day, I love to prove him right - and I will ask him to carry my kit!! The twin 12's usually sort the men from the boys :D

Dianne

Seriously though I'm not surprised. Some young newly qualified male divers are full of bravado and wouldn't admit to be uncomfortable with something on a dive, they are immortal and know it all. Where as the young ladies I have the pleasure of assisting on courses are usually very honest, very safety conscious and very aware buddies.

The older women divers are usually old trouts though

Daz

January 21st, 2006, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
DCC(Offline) Marine interior decorator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 135	Women & diving........a red rag to a bull.. Top divers read no further.. But for the rest of us, with too much time on my hands, a quick tour of the sites revealed this http://www.divegirl.com/scubagit.html Now, does this sound like anyone we know :D ?? Dianne

January 21st, 2006, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Howard Payne(Offline) Strokey Dokily Doo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,204	Is that sposed to be funny? He seems like an extremely well rounded individual to me. Now run off along, doll yerself up a bit and make us all a cuppa tea will yer luv, there's a good girl. hides under the desk __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

January 21st, 2006, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
ahar(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Harrow - NW London Posts: 42	Why do you think us men go diving? Underwater is one of the few places we can't hear you wittering on as usual. Anyway, what are you doing using the computer without the supervision of a man? Far too complicated for your timid brains - put the keyboard down luv, you may do the computer an injury... __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world - those that understand binary and those that don't. Last edited by ahar; January 21st, 2006 at 06:04 PM.

January 21st, 2006, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Howard Payne(Offline) Strokey Dokily Doo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,204	As Phill would say, I'll have a large popcorn and a coke pls - this is gonna be good __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

January 21st, 2006, 06:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
DCC(Offline) Marine interior decorator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 135	Wot no popcorn? Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne) As Phill would say, I'll have a large popcorn and a coke pls - this is gonna be good Howie, Howie, Howie. It takes more than a few of the 'old-types' to upset the modern Miss/Ms/Mrs. If they really want to get to us, they have to think up some new stuff - the typical "make my tea, and you are crap @ IT" is funny in the way that it is so obviously politically incorrect (which always makes me laugh and one of the reasons that 'Open All Hours' is one of my favourite programmes) - however there are some sad men out there that truly believe that women are inferior (weaker I accept, because physically we usually are). However in the DIR forum, if a woman is a genuine DIR diver, she is pretty likely to be a bloody good diver (present company excepted, but I am working on it) and the same goes for the men too. What was refreshing recently, was that one of the magazines had a competition to find the best buddy and it was remarkable the number of men who nominated their female buddy (not neccessariliy their partner) for a variety of good reasons. What was funny though, was that the winner was the youngest & the blondest. So not only are we better/fine/accomplished divers, we are also prettier too!! I rarely get upset with the MCP diver - because at the end of the day, I love to prove him right - and I will ask him to carry my kit!! The twin 12's usually sort the men from the boys :D Dianne

January 21st, 2006, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
DCC(Offline) Marine interior decorator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 135	Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne) hides under the desk And best you stay there!! (And if you have ever drunk my tea, you would understand why):p Dianne

January 21st, 2006, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
GoDiva(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 560	At least we girls know why we make better buddies, eg. _lower air consumption --> longer dives _better at multitasking

January 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoDiva(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 560	oh, and do not forget our communication skills of course

January 21st, 2006, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
FGYT(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 23	Quote: (Originally Posted by GoDiva) oh, and do not forget our communication skills of course but you dont play if you got a headache :D

January 21st, 2006, 06:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
daz(Offline) "Don't worry I'm approved" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 209	Quote: (Originally Posted by DCC) Howie, Howie, Howie. It takes more than a few of the 'old-types' to upset the modern Miss/Ms/Mrs. If they really want to get to us, they have to think up some new stuff - the typical "make my tea, and you are crap @ IT" is funny in the way that it is so obviously politically incorrect (which always makes me laugh and one of the reasons that 'Open All Hours' is one of my favourite programmes) - however there are some sad men out there that truly believe that women are inferior (weaker I accept, because physically we usually are). However in the DIR forum, if a woman is a genuine DIR diver, she is pretty likely to be a bloody good diver (present company excepted, but I am working on it) and the same goes for the men too. I can honestly say hand on heart that I've dived with women who are better in the water than a lot of blokes. But as I keep pointing out to them "They're not proper women " I normally get slapped at that point Quote: What was refreshing recently, was that one of the magazines had a competition to find the best buddy and it was remarkable the number of men who nominated their female buddy (not neccessariliy their partner) for a variety of good reasons. What was funny though, was that the winner was the youngest & the blondest. So not only are we better/fine/accomplished divers, we are also prettier too!! I'm not surprised in the slightest and it's obvious why when you think about it. Am I going to vote for some hairy arsed mate as my best buddy or the hot totty who strips to her undies when she gets changed. :D Quote: I rarely get upset with the MCP diver - because at the end of the day, I love to prove him right - and I will ask him to carry my kit!! The twin 12's usually sort the men from the boys :D Dianne Seriously though I'm not surprised. Some young newly qualified male divers are full of bravado and wouldn't admit to be uncomfortable with something on a dive, they are immortal and know it all. Where as the young ladies I have the pleasure of assisting on courses are usually very honest, very safety conscious and very aware buddies. The older women divers are usually old trouts though Daz