<![CDATA[City of Houston Underwater Mariners - The Water's More Exciting with CHUM in it]]> http://www.chumclub.org/forums/ CHUM is a Houston scuba club that was founded by a group of divers from all levels of certification and experience to promote diving in Texas and share our experiences from around the world. en Fri, 18 May 2012 06:16:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.chumclub.org/forums/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[City of Houston Underwater Mariners - The Water's More Exciting with CHUM in it]]> http://www.chumclub.org/forums/ A real CHUM bar http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6107-A-real-CHUM-bar&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:26 GMT I think I just found the new official CHUM meeting room (http://inhabitat.com/jump-studios-repurposes-submarine-into-worlds-first-deep-sea-bar/)... I think I just found the new official CHUM meeting room... ]]> Where CHUM Plays dutch http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6107-A-real-CHUM-bar <![CDATA[FS: Twin AL63's]]> http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6106-FS-Twin-AL63-s&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:33 GMT I have an aluminum 63cuft twinset for sale. Halcyon manifold and random SS bands. Hydros are good till January 13, viz current. first $250 gets 'em. I'll have them with me tonight if you wanna take a look.

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]]> Gear Gear Gear GWNDWN http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6106-FS-Twin-AL63-s FS: Tanks http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6103-FS-Tanks&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:04 GMT A friend of mine is selling two AL80 tanks. One is a pink Catalina made in 2000, the other is a blue Luxfer made in 2002. The vis on both are expired and odds are that the hydros are too.

If you'd be interested in those, send me a PM and I can put you in touch. ]]> Gear Gear Gear Sushi Boy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6103-FS-Tanks Caption contest voting http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6102-Caption-contest-voting&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:08:05 GMT Last week we asked people to submit their captions for this photo. Now it's your turn to vote.

Which caption your favorite?

The poll closes next Monday afternoon, so get those votes in! ]]> Polls Sushi Boy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6102-Caption-contest-voting Zebra mussels confurmed in Lake Murry, Oklahoma http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6101-Zebra-mussels-confurmed-in-Lake-Murry-Oklahoma&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 22:11:18 GMT May 10, 2012 A service of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Lake Murray now home to large populations of invasive zebra mussels May 10, 2012

A service of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation





Lake Murray now home to large populations of invasive zebra mussels

Biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say Lake Murray is now home to significant populations of zebra mussels, a non-native aquatic nuisance species that threatens the state's waters with invasion.

"Zebra mussels are a serious threat because they're not native, but yet they compete with native species for resources," said Curtis Tackett, aquatic nuisance species biologist for the Wildlife Department. "Along with harming populations of native aquatic wildlife, they can also damage water intake structures and clog up waterways."

Zebra mussels potentially pose a multi-billion-dollar threat to industrial and public water supplies. Through both downstream movement and transport by hitchhiking a ride on boats, zebra mussels have infested several lakes in Oklahoma, but only recently have they been discovered in south-central Oklahoma's Lake Murray.

According to Tackett, water samples collected at Lake Murray last spring turned up no evidence of zebra mussels in the Carter Co. lake, which demonstrates how quickly they spread.

"One female zebra mussel can produce up to one million offspring per year, and they can begin to reproduce within a few weeks of settling," Tackett said.

The adult mussels face little competition and few predators, and even those that are consumed by large fish can sometimes survive the digestion process and remain a threat even after being preyed upon and digested.

Zebra mussels can also be transported in their larval form through the movement of water from one lake to another, or on boats that leave one infested lake and enter another before being washed. Currently zebra mussels can be found in more than 20 lakes across the state.

According to Tackett, boaters can play an important role in halting the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species by inspecting boats, trailers and equipment for the mussels or for mud, plant fragments, seeds and any other organisms from the water and removing them. They should also drain water from boats, motors, bilges, live wells, bait containers, coolers and ballasts. Finally, they can help by pressure washing boats, trailers and equipment with hot water (140 degrees). Tackett said if a boater is unable to pressure wash their equipment, they should allow it to dry thoroughly for at least five days before visiting a new body of water.

For more information about aquatic nuisance species or how to help halt their spread, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.

Non-native zebra mussels are highly invasive aquatic nuisance species that, among other lakes, has recently been confirmed in Lake Murray in Carter County.
Biologists say non-native zebra mussels can be found in more than 20 lakes across Oklahoma, including Lake Murray in Carter Co. where populations have recently been documented. Zebra mussels are aquatic nuisance species that compete with native wildlife for resources.









News Contacts: Michael Bergin or Micah Holmes (405) 521-3856

Website: www.wildlifedepartment.com

E-mail: info@odwc.state.ok.us ]]> Marine Life and Environmental texdiveguy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6101-Zebra-mussels-confurmed-in-Lake-Murry-Oklahoma The dog days of CHUMmer - May 23rd http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6100-The-dog-days-of-CHUMmer-May-23rd&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 20:19:11 GMT Many of us have four-legged friends who get left at home when we go off diving. How about we include them in a CHUM event for once?

The Boneyard is a dog-centric bar just north of I-10 at 8150 Washington Ave. We're having a happy hour there on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6:00 pm until 8:00ish (or whenever you want to leave). Bring your pooches out and have a few drinks while they run around the fenced-in back yard. We love kitties too, but they probably wouldn't feel very welcome here. However, bi-pedal CHUMmers without dogs are more than welcome to come join us.

The Boneyard has a nice selection of beer, a few wines and there's generally a food truck parked out front most nights of the week.

Post below if you'll be joining us and let us know who you'll be bringing with you. Include a photo if you'd like. Hope to see you there!

Running with the big dawgs:
Sushi Boy, Darcy & Chloe
ReefHound
jeffh
Waterproof & Shooter
Hawkeye Mark & Demi (maybe)
Blackhawksq, Gina & a pooch to be named later ]]> Where CHUM Plays Sushi Boy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6100-The-dog-days-of-CHUMmer-May-23rd Dive Event - Athens Scuba Park on May 19-20, 2012 http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6097-Dive-Event-Athens-Scuba-Park-on-May-19-20-2012&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 21:12:26 GMT Hey folks, how about one more camping trip before the weather gets too hot? Athens Scuba Park (http://www.athensscubapark.com/about.asp) is about 3-3.5 hours north of Houston near Tyler. See this map.... Hey folks, how about one more camping trip before the weather gets too hot?

Athens Scuba Park is about 3-3.5 hours north of Houston near Tyler. See this map. It's a lot like Blue Lagoon with a bit nicer stuff to see like a C-140 and DART bus, plus a few fish. Check out their website for more info and pics.

I'm going to be head up Saturday morning and camp overnight.If you want to go up Friday evening and camp, you'll need to call and make arrangements if you will be arriving after 6pm. The website shows new rules and prices that go into effect May 30, 2012. Current rates are $15/diver and $5 camping fee. There is also a $5 to register for night diving. Air fills are $5. You can bring your four-legged family next weekend but new rules are no dogs. They hate to do it as they are dog people but have had too many problems with bad dog owners who spoil it for all by letting their untrained pets run around attended. You can bring kayaks or they have some there you can use at no charge.

We have a site near dock #1 reserved and it's near the dive shop and restrooms.


Who's going:
1. Reefhound
2. Siren
3. 24%
4. Jeffh
5. Waterproof +1
6. LegoBlox/Birddog for Sunday
7. starfish
8. EarlGrey for Saturday
9.
10. ]]> CHUM Dive Trips and Events ReefHound http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6097-Dive-Event-Athens-Scuba-Park-on-May-19-20-2012 Sat May 12th? http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6096-Sat-May-12th&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 15:08:46 GMT I feel the need to get my gills wet. Anybody up for diving Mammoth Lake on Saturday? I was thinking of getting there about 10:00, doing a couple of dives, and then heading over to Wings Over Texas for lunch after that. Their wings put anybody else's to shame. Wanna come along?

UPDATE: We'll be at 288 Lake at 10:30 a.m. Come out and join us! ]]> DIVE Buddy Board Sushi Boy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6096-Sat-May-12th Caption Fantastic http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6095-Caption-Fantastic&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 16:13:50 GMT Every now and then a picture comes along in the Gallery that screams "caption contest!"

This photo from the Dragon Boat races just seems to be begging for one. ;) So give it to us. Give us your best captions!

CHUM's standard caption contest rules will apply:
- Max two captions per person for this contest. If you post more, only the most recent two will count.
- Captions must be posted below the picture in the Gallery, not in this thread. Captions posted in this thread will be keelhauled and then deleted.
- Only captions posted after the beginning of the contest are eligible.
- You do have to be a Tiger Shark to post a caption, btw.
- The winner gets fame and glory (but alas, no real prizes :piratewithhat:).

This is our first caption contest since the Gallery upgrade, so if you can't figure out how to post a caption, please let us know. Remember, only Tiger Sharks can post captions.

We'll start the poll to determine the winner early next week, so get those captions posted! ]]> Mind-less Babel Sushi Boy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6095-Caption-Fantastic CHUM-tastic http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6094-CHUM-tastic&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 19:12:39 GMT Our monthly meetings have been quite a tradition. It's always the same time and same place, and there both new and familiar faces. What encourages you to come to the monthly meetings? If you select "other", please elaborate. If you select "scallywagin'", please also elaborate, because it will probably be funny. :rolleyes: ]]> Polls Waterproof http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6094-CHUM-tastic <![CDATA[It's time]]> http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6092-It-s-time&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 21:42:19 GMT CHUM has returned to its natural element Attachment 2044 (http://www.chumclub.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2044) CHUM has returned to its natural element
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]]> Where CHUM Plays Sushi Boy http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6092-It-s-time ForceFin out of business http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6091-ForceFin-out-of-business&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:06 GMT Its official.. Bob Evans is closing down his fin shop. The rising high production and material costs (up 300%) just made it impossible to him to sustain his business model. So sad.. Its official.. Bob Evans is closing down his fin shop. The rising high production and material costs (up 300%) just made it impossible to him to sustain his business model.

So sad.. ]]> Main Forum skankpile http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6091-ForceFin-out-of-business Power snorkeling without water? http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6090-Power-snorkeling-without-water&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 19:54:35 GMT Do we really believe this one. No water getting in your snorkel? http://bit.ly/IBFLRJ Not Do we really believe this one. No water getting in your snorkel? http://bit.ly/IBFLRJ Not ]]> Gear Gear Gear dutch http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6090-Power-snorkeling-without-water New Cat in the water..! http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6089-New-Cat-in-the-water-!&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 16:18:27 GMT Hello Everyone..! So, I surprised my honey (SPROUT) with my OW Certification while in Zihuatanejo a few weeks ago. Not the best dives (Pacific Ocean) but she promised me lots of trips to the Caribbean ;) Looking forward to learn from all of your experiences and to dive with my honey. Hello Everyone..!

So, I surprised my honey (SPROUT) with my OW Certification while in Zihuatanejo a few weeks ago. Not the best dives (Pacific Ocean) but she promised me lots of trips to the Caribbean ;)

Looking forward to learn from all of your experiences and to dive with my honey. ]]> New to CHUM Indi http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6089-New-Cat-in-the-water-! WTB. Want to Buy Gavin Scooters, Inc DPV! http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6087-WTB-Want-to-Buy-Gavin-Scooters-Inc-DPV!&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 05:34:18 GMT I am in the market for a used Gavin. If anybody has for sale - or knows someone interested in selling - an 18 aHr or 26 aHr DPV, please send me a PM. Thanks! I am in the market for a used Gavin. If anybody has for sale - or knows someone interested in selling - an 18 aHr or 26 aHr DPV, please send me a PM. Thanks! ]]> Gear Gear Gear rakpix http://www.chumclub.org/forums/showthread.php?6087-WTB-Want-to-Buy-Gavin-Scooters-Inc-DPV!