Free DVD - Firth of Lorne -Scallop dredging

[JimW]

This is a personal offer not in any official capacity.

I have a copy of a video produced by David Ainsley of Porpoise Dive Charters http://www.sealife-adventures.com/
near Oban that I have converted to DVD format.
The video shows some excellent examples of the fine underwater life that can be found in and around the Firth of Lorne including diving on the Corryvrechan pinnacle.

The area of the Firth of Lorne has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation but there is concern over the continued damage that is being caused in the area from scallop dredging which is damaging not just the seabed but also the rocky reefs that characterise the region.

The offer
I have the agreement from the author of the video to circulate it as widely as possible.
I have 10 copies of the DVD which I will post to the first ten people who contact me by PM with their name and address and agree to the requested promise below.

The catch?
I would simply ask anyone requesting a copy to promise to make further copies (ten?) and circulate them further?
Whether you then choose to do this by making a similar offer as a sub posting to this message or by other means (such as using other Fora such as YD, MCS etc.) I don't really mind as long as it circulates the message as wide as possible.

Jim:cool:

Copies have been sent to :
Gordon Mackie
Adrian Kelland
Mark Cowgill
Neil R
svemirko
Jamie (when he learns how to follow instructions:rolleyes: )
Badders
Dave Sydenham
bluewater
John Wright

last few still available (i obviously can't count!)
1 PeteM
2 robin
3 Gareth
4 manxdiver
5 IainC
6 Dean
7 Tony_W
8 James-Winker88

All gone now, hope you all enjoy them.
If anyone comes across this thread late then you might be able to request a copy from those who have asked for one but please be prepared to offer to cover costs (or make a donation to charity or whatever?)

Jim

[svemirko]

great Jim!!
Quite interesting idea and offer, I would like to apply! Will send my details through email!
Could I distribute to people in my dive club?

[JimW]

Could I distribute to people in my dive club?
I am happy for the DVD to be circulated as widely as possible.
if that includes members of your club then fine by me.

Jim

[gordon mackie]

I will send copies round South Scotland clubs if folks can send me addresses

Gordon

[Badders (Dave)]

How do Jim

I have a DVD writer and a box of blank disks, I have never used them before. If you still have one I'll Learn how to duplicate them and distribute around the clubs and shops in the Staffordshire area.

Many thanx
Badders

PM sent

[bluewater]

Hi Jim

If you have any copies left I'd like to get one (and copy etc.)

pm sent

[JimW]

Hi Jim

If you have any copies left I'd like to get one (and copy etc.)

pm sent

you're on the list.
Jim

I may or may not be adept at counting:rolleyes:
still seem to have a few copies left :confused:

Jim:cool:

[PeteM]

you're on the list.
Jim

I may or may not be adept at counting:rolleyes:
still seem to have a few copies left :confused:

Jim:cool:

You have PM

[Badders (Dave)]

DVD arrived Jim, Thanks.:)
I'll get on with the copying
and start putting them about.

Badders

[Neil R]

Hi jim,

Have got my copy , thanks very much , will get on with the copying this week.:)

I'm at the North West Regional Conference on the 25th March. I shall have a few copies with me and will pass about.:)

It's a very good DVD .

Neil

[bluewater]

Thanks Jim

Got my copy, be dishing copies out too.

Ged

[JimW]

Hi Everyone

Perhaps someone (or more than one) might do a review of the video for the benefit of anyone who has not seen it?

Jim

PS a few copies left..

[gordon mackie]

doesn't play well on my DVD player (keeps sticking) and can't play on my laptop. Will try making a copy and try another player..mine can be a bit strange (£19.99 from Sainsbury...you get what you pay for)

[svemirko]

I got my copy on saturday and already I am "pirating" it. Had serious chat with my local kids and they will start distibuting it in schools as well ;-)
This is great video, with some awsome underwater shots. Only minus is audio that needs some nice music as background, but being privately edited - it is seriously good work!

[Mark Cowgill]

Thanks Jim, copy given to Brian Hickman and I will be copying some more to hand round our club
Cheers great vid:) .

Mark

[Dean]

Hi Jim, I know that you are not around at the moment but if anyone else would send me a copy that would be great!

I can do quite a few copies to pass round as just bought an easy to use recorder, and would be happy to help.

Just email me and I will pass address, deanekingham@tinyworld.co.uk

Thanks in advance,

Dean

[Dean]

Hello Jim, got the dvd today thanks. Great footage and some interesting facts about the dredging. I was thinking have you thought about posting the video on YouTube??

All people would need to do is add the link to any forum, this would make it easier for more people to view. Not everyone would be interested in asking for a copy but would click a link!!

Not sure how easy it would be as have never done it myself, will be making a few copies today and getting them in the post.

Thanks again, Dean :D

[gordon mackie]

I tried copying it but the copy took 40 minutes to get to 5% of creating disk image and then stuck every time. I am sending it to Ben to see if his PC works with it..mine won't play it or copy it for some reason

[JimW]

I tried copying it but the copy took 40 minutes to get to 5% of creating disk image and then stuck every time. I am sending it to Ben to see if his PC works with it..mine won't play it or copy it for some reason

Hi Gordon

did you or Ben manage to get it to work?
If not I have one copy left

Jim:cool:

[manxdiver]

All

Check the label on the disc, mine was not centralised and caused the video to not play properly if at all.....ripped the label off (which was hanging over the edge of the disc) and no problems.

Steve

[JamesW]

Hi Jim
Any more DVD's left.
Thanks
James

[gordon mackie]

I bashed it off to Ben last week to see if he can copy it

[Ben Panter]

Ah - that must be the package I have to pick up from the post office with the excess postage to pay :)! Will get it tonight and see what I can do.

Ben

[gordon mackie]

wooops - I thought a first class stamp would do it..OK pint on me Ben :-)

[JimW]

All

Check the label on the disc, mine was not centralised and caused the video to not play properly if at all.....ripped the label off (which was hanging over the edge of the disc) and no problems.

Steve

sorry guys

never even attempted to get a blue peter badge and obviously can't be trusted with sticky back paper let alone plastic!:rolleyes:

For future reference I don't do colouring in either just to avoid being accused of going over the edges:p

jim:cool:

[JamesW]

Thanks Jim got mine and works fine.
Green left.
thanks
James