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toubab1020
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 Posted - 10 Jun 2011 : 15:24:04
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Here is a British man who is doing a good job and obviously likes the Gambia from the article it would seem that he is prepared to train Gambian youth to take over from him,will he get any replies to this in the D.O.? I wonder,its got to be more exciting than sitting about drinking Attaya with your mates  .But not so exciting as a night out dancing at Jockor with a pretty girl 
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambian-based-british-diver-speaks
Gambian-based British diver speaks
Africa » Gambia
Friday, June 10, 2011
Dave Paget alias Land Rover 1, a British diver based in The Gambia has spoken of his passion for diving and the pleasure he enjoys in rescuing properties that often perish at sea.
In an exclusive interview with this reporter, the energetic looking diver revealed that he has been living in The Gambia for the past eleven years and has since been using his diving skills to contribute to the ongoing advancement of the Gambian society. According to him, he is always contracted by the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) to rescue trucks that accidentally fell into the river on boarding the ferry; and with the police, to deal with road accidents. He disclosed that he has so far helped to remove five trucks from the river over the past 11 years, the last being at the Banjul and Farafenni terminals a month ago.
He said the truck he removed from Banjul ferry terminal was 20 meters deep in the sea whilst the one removed from the waters in Farefenni was eight meters below sea level. Explaining how he removes trucks from inside the river, Paget said that he has been diving for some 40 years and uses his diving skills to get to the bottom of the river, and ties the sunken truck with a rope for it to be lifted to the surface by a an elevator. “When I get down to the bottom of the sea, it is usually dark and muddy but I use my experience to go round the truck, find out where the cabin is located, stand on it and then tie the truck with a rope so that it can be lifted from the mud,” he further explained.
Speaking on the constraints in diving in the River Gambia, Paget noted that inside the water is dirty and full of mud, thus making visibility hard because the mud makes the whole water dark. He said apart from that, it is always a pleasure to dive in the River Gambia. He also spoke of his intention to train Gambian youths to become active in diving and its related activities. He added that this is necessary because he has not seen Gambian youths engaged in what he is doing.
Author: by Fatou Jallow
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jun 2011 : 19:16:50
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Hey Toubab who says Gambians won't dive? Just take a trip up country and your be surprised how many Guys can swim in the river.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 20 Jun 2011 : 21:49:34
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| Sister O nice to see you here again taking relaxation at Bantaba in Cyberspage (orange juice gamjuice mango, coffee, or attaya ,with or without nanna ?) and getting new ideas I am certain that Gambian Youths up country have a great time swimming in the river and enjoying the day,great pastime, I think this Toubab has got skills that he can pass on to someone who he may be willing to train, I don't know the man only from the report in the paper,playing and jumping in the river is different from diving down and tying strops around the cab of a sunken lorry that requires training experience and skill,who do the authorities call to assist them when these types of accident happen,yep.......the old white man who has been doing the job for 40 years, |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Sister Omega
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Posted - 20 Jun 2011 : 23:35:30
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How was Gambia Toubab? Did you enjoy your trip. Yes I think it's a good idea that this Guy passes on his skills to the youth. It will be interesting to find out what happens. By the way Toubab, I'll have a Malta with Ice. Ta.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 21 Jun 2011 : 00:06:07
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Done
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Originally posted by Sister Omega
How was Gambia Toubab? Did you enjoy your trip. Yes I think it's a good idea that this Guy passes on his skills to the youth. It will be interesting to find out what happens. By the way Toubab, I'll have a Malta with Ice. Ta.
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