PS: Love Hmail too !!! Nice job.
PS2: If mail bounces from the above address (Banyan's SMTP
gateway ??) try "joed@nfld.com"
KIndest best regards,
-joe- ;)
[][][] E-Mail:
Joe Dominic
barabasz -- Date: Friday, 19-Jul-96 15:49:59 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Nice page. Lots of work manually done.
I'm looking for the utilities you spoke of. (Read about
them on the L), and cannot locate them here.
I've tried http://.....~rlaird/qcs.html, qcs.htm, and
qes.html without success.
Have I misread your message?
Thks......ed [][][] E-Mail:
barabasz
Eric Carpenter -- Date: Thursday, 01-Aug-96 00:01:17 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Hi Robert....I was out playing and had been meaning to
download a copy of your taskmail program. I'll check it
out tomorrow and let you know what I think. I get into
these cool little utilities and appreciate those of you with
the patience to develop them. I'm the administrator of a
predomominantly Vines network (some sco, nt also) here in
Dallas. Former jarhead, have about 7 years in Vines, trained
thru CBE, only tested to CBS though...call me lazy. Working
toward my MS cert now, unfortunately the wave of the
future. (sorry for the resume, just thought i'd tell you a
little about myself).
Liked your page, keep meaning to do my own -- someday that
will rise to the top of the pile.
Say "Hi" to the kids...
Regards,
Eric [][][] E-Mail:
Eric Carpenter
David McCarthy -- Date: Tuesday, 13-Aug-96 10:54:23 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Great to find someone writing utilities for Banyan Vines. [][][] E-Mail:
David McCarthy
Heidi Anderson -- Date: Thursday, 15-Aug-96 01:04:41 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Enjoyed your homepage. Am a "babe in arms" at all this
computer stuff so am just enjoying "cruising" since I
recently took an "early out" with my company before being
forced out. Unfortunately, I didn't walk away with a salary
so it's getting scary. Am hoping to establish a home page
soon with my freehand folksy art drawn with a mouse but
for now just in the learning stage. Have a special place in
my heart for Texas since I had my 1st teaching job after
college in Minnesota down in Del Rio & lived in San Antonio
when husband killed in Vietnam in the 60's.Thanks for the
visit. Heidi Anderson [][][] E-Mail:
Heidi Anderson
Daphne Garrison-Richey -- Date: Monday, 19-Aug-96 07:31:52 EDT"
-- COMMENTS: I am looking for Laird ancestor living in Kentucky
between 1800 and 1830 or later. Her parents moved to
Illinois some time after 1830 taking her son, William
Garrison with them.
My name is in "home page address" box, but I don't have
a home page yet.
[][][] E-Mail:
Daphne Garrison-Richey
"OB" O'Brien -- Date: Saturday, 24-Aug-96 08:26:51 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Roberto...nice page...looks goooood buddy.
cya later OB-One [][][] E-Mail:
"OB" O'Brien
rd smith -- Date: Sunday, 01-Sep-96 08:24:14 EDT">
-- COMMENTS: I enjoyed my browse around your cave diving stuff.
I like this feedback facility. Is it difficult to do?
[][][] E-Mail:
rd smith
Russell Laird -- Date: Sunday, 01-Sep-96 11:17:36 EDT">
-- COMMENTS: howdy ya'll...
Russell Laird here, from Mt. Vernon, TX, 2nd cousin of
Spencer Laird (Spencer filled me in, of course) which I
didn't know until stumbling across Spencer's homepage. My
great-great-great-grandfather was Archibald (b. 1797,
Laurens Co., SC); G2 grandfather = William Parks Laird;
great grandfather = Thomas A. Laird, who moved to Texas
from Georgia probably in the 1870's. We're probably some
kind of cousins. We're pretty much the same age, since I
graduated from Athens, TX, high school in '71. Had a
good friend who attended Westchester until senior year.
Must say I like your page; you've done a heckuva job. Also
have a lot of respect for your experience with and knowledge
of systems, networking, etc. I began working with
DEC PDP 11/70's in 1980 at the newspaper in Tyler, and now
run a small computer store in Mt. Vernon.
----
So anyway, glad to meet you and thanks for a truly
interesting page
[][][] E-Mail:
Russell Laird
karst
-- Date: Monday, 02-Sep-96 17:35:10 EDT
-- COMMENTS: [][][] E-Mail:
karst
John Stover -- Date: Tuesday, 03-Sep-96 02:02:01 EDT -- COMMENTS: Interesting web site! [][][] E-Mail:
John Stover
Ronnie Bell -- Date: Wednesday, 04-Sep-96 19:33:04 EDT -- COMMENTS: as I expected, a very professional and thorough web site.
I especially enjoyed the CB report and pictures.
Just returned from a nice trip to Florida for a weekend of diving.
Going back in November for the NACD workshop.
r.b. [][][] E-Mail:
Ronnie Bell
Pavol Zibrita -- Date: Monday, 09-Sep-96 02:44:43 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Hi. I'm Pavol Zibrita (Snic) from Slovakia..I would like if
you know about my page. Thanx. It's about links, and links.
Bye
[][][] E-Mail:
Pavol Zibrita
david travis -- Date: Monday, 09-Sep-96 16:44:53 EDT
-- COMMENTS: I am new to Texas and have been trying to find out more about the dive options in Texas.
Your page has been helpful. I have always wanted to learn more about cave diving. If you have any
advice for someone looking to learn more about this specialty diving experience,
I would appreciate it.
David Travis [][][] E-Mail:
david travis
Richard Dusch -- Date: Tuesday, 10-Sep-96 18:12:40 EDT
-- COMMENTS: I'm a cave diver myself and i'm interested in diving all types
of caves and mines any information would be helpfull and apriciated , i
allways go to florida maybe the other direction may be a change.
THANKS Richard Dusch suffolk va.
[][][] E-Mail: Richard Dusch
Paul A Laird -- Date: Friday, 27-Sep-96 20:34:26 EDT
-- COMMENTS: By now you can see what we have in common. What you can't see
is how much! My father's name was Robert; named after his uncle. My youngest
son's name is Robert also. There are several Jims or James in our family
tree. James Raymond Laird was my great- great-grandfather. James Robert
Laird was his grandfather: my great-great-great-great-grandfather. Perhaps
somewhere along that trail we are related. I am a welfare fraud investigator
for the State of Washington. You can learn more about me using "yahoo" and
going to "whowhere." [][][] E-Mail: Paul A Laird
Perry Armor -- Date: Tuesday, 01-Oct-96 21:25:44 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Saw your address on Cavers@geek.com... I'm Intro Cave certified,
getting Full Cave at Ginnie in December. Thought I'd stop by and see your
page(pretty cool). BTW, I'm also a programming student, so I may have a
couple of questions for you re: networks someday (would that be a
problem??? [][][] E-Mail: Perry Armor
Bob Laird -- Date: Friday, 04-Oct-96 03:19:35 EDT
-- COMMENTS: More on Cammell Laird. This shipyard,is located in Birkenhead,
the town which directly faces the city of Liverpool across the Mersey
Estuary. Check that in your atlas. Now closed, as are almost all other
British Shipyards, it's most notable constructions since WW2 were;
Ark Royal (Britain's last real fixed-wing aircraft carrier) and
Dreadnought (Britain's first atomic submarine). The shipyard and it's
owners, were typical of the industrial revolution, both having a great
influence on the history and people of Birkenhead. Birkenhead still
has streets, parks, etc, named after the Lairds, indeed built by them,
most notably the founder John Laird. Unfortunately the collapse of the
shipyard is also very much echoed by the state of the town and area
itself. PS. I am the real thing, a Scots Laird, but currently working
in England. I can see the shipyard from my office window.
[][][] E-Mail: Bob Laird
Len Orr -- Date: Friday, 11-Oct-96 23:19:51 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Nice page. I look for your comments on techdiver. I'm
Jersey wreck training for extreme wreck; also, soon to be,
NSS-CDS intro cave (11/9-17/96) & full cave 3/97. If any
ideas about instructors please drop me a line. See you around. L.
[][][] E-Mail: Len Orr
Brenda LAIRD-Ingram -- Date: Friday, 18-Oct-96
20:08:57 EDT -- COMMENTS: SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD NAME TO ME!!! I can't
believe to have found a home page with sooooo much info on the
Lairds!! Scrolling down I noticed your thoughts on Kathleen Laird
from Meridian (born) and Union, MS. While scrolling your
"Extended" family, I noticed Kathleen Laird (Meridian) & Union, MS,
& how you are kin to her. I have relatives, Dr. Laird, a span of
3rd or 4th cousin, in Union; whereas, my neck of the clan began
in Jefferson Davis County, Bassfield (Prentiss) Mississippi.
I'm attaching a document on my grandfather and his business in a
separate e-mail. To all the gatherings back then and before
"our" time, "Robert Laird" was the grandaddy of my limb of the
clan. Could it be that you may be a decedent of the same Robert?
Oh, yes, the photo of your family is great! I know you must be
proud of your sons! later--- Brenda [][][]
E-Mail: Brenda LAIRD-Ingram
Jim Laird -- Date: Monday, 21-Oct-96 11:06:44 EDT
-- COMMENTS: Anything with that name catches my attention, I'm sure you
can figure out why, I also happens that I have a brother Robert,also Bill,
also Rich, a sister Ann, and, well anyway you get the idea,you have a nice
looking family and home page too. Just thought I'd say Hi! Jim, St. Cloud,
Fl. [][][] E-Mail: Jim Laird
Robert, Carolyn, Lucy and Kim Laird -- Date: Monday,
21-Oct-96 20:21:45 EDT -- COMMENTS: We're doing extensive genealogy
research into our branch of the Laird family. Early records often spell
the name Laird as Lairde, Larde, Lard, and Leard(?). We found the story
of the Three Laird Sons very interesting, because some of our ancestors
lived in Pennsylvia, South Carolina,Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi,
Each generation of my line back to and including early Revolutionary
War was named Robert. Please contact us for more genealogy information
and to share information you may have gathered in your research.
[][][] E-Mail: Robert,
Carolyn, Lucy and Kim Laird
BRUCE L. ROBERTSON -- Date: Thursday, 24-Oct-96 14:42:30
EDT -- COMMENTS: Great Homepage. I met your brother Jim when we both lived in
Shreveport. My wife and I moved to Houston in June of 95. Reading the
newsletter of The Branch School today I see Jim's been appointed to
their board. Last corresponded with him on Compuserve. Wanted to
surprise him with E-Mail. Robert, would you E-Mail his current E-mail
address. Bruce [][][] E-Mail:
BRUCE L. ROBERTSON
Paul Hobbs -- Date: Tuesday, 29-Oct-96 23:17:59 EST
-- COMMENTS: Laird ... Nice one. It's good to see active cave diving is
alive and well. How much does your helium cost/ I've just paid SI$6630
for 5 G size bottles (that's about US$1800 or US$368 each). As they come
from Australia they cannot be pure helium (strange Australian rules) so
they come as 3% heliox which messes up the mixing calcs. Luckily I have
access to a European mixing program which allows for adding heliox to
make trimix and/or heliair. By the way, ref your last e-mail. I was in
the Brit Army (65 to 76) but since then have been employed by Cable &
Wireless plc which insists on sending me to all these great diving
locations. (Alas sometimes with no caves) That's all for now. All
the best. -- Paul [][][] E-Mail:
Paul Hobbs
stephen laird -- Date: Thursday, 31-Oct-96 08:29:44 EST --
COMMENTS: I just thought i would include myself in your list of 'Laird's.
I am 21 years of age and I am currently studying at the university of East
London. My home city is Liverpool, England - home of the Beatles. I will
have to apologise for the briefness of this message but I have to attend a
lecture . goodbye for now. [][][] E-Mail:
stephen laird
| Attention Stephen! |
Stephen: If you read this, then please
leave me your e-mail address so that I may
contact you again. You can leave it here or e-mail it to
me at
rlaird@cavediver.com.
Thanks! -- Robert
|
richard blakely -- Date: Thursday, 31-Oct-96 16:05:09
EST -- COMMENTS: You probably don't know or remember me, as I didn't remember
you either. We apparently went to both Junior High and High School together at
Memorial Jr. High, and Westchester Sr. High. I found your name when searching
for information on others that went to Westchester. I have lost track of
practically everyone I went to high school with, and was wondering if there
was ever a 25th anniversary reunion for the class of '71? I'm currently
residing in Chandler, Arizona, but may be moving back to Texas in the next
6 months. I work for the Motorola Computer Group. Later. --
Richard_blakely@phx.mcd.mot.com [][][] E-Mail:
richard blakely
William W. Laird -- Date: Friday, 01-Nov-96 15:06:15
EST -- COMMENTS: I'm very interested in the history of the Laird name. My
grandfather, Colin Laird was from Scotland. [][][] E-Mail:
William W. Laird
Todd Polson -- Date: Wednesday,
13-Nov-96 02:02:28 EST -- COMMENTS: I like the page set up.
Its good to know of other cave divers in Texas
I was
wondering if you are famaliar with Goodenough springs in
lake Amistad. There is a cave system present and I have
had the opportunity
to dive it three times this year. I
would be happy to share any info
about the system and
others near by. I can be reached at the address
above.
[][][] E-Mail: Todd Polson
Roy F Parrott (Essex.UK)
-- Date: Thursday, 14-Nov-96 06:09:37 EST -- COMMENTS: Like
most I had another look at Micksters home page and ventured
onto yoursRegardsRoy [][][] E-Mail: Roy F Parrott
(Essex.UK)
Jon Volmer -- Date: Monday, 18-Nov-96 23:59:51 EST --
COMMENTS: The scuba section really caught my eye...Im new
to the
Houston area, and have been an avid diver for
many years, and
have no one to dive with here!
If
you are organizing any cyberdives anytime soon, I would love
to
know about them. Im starting to feel a little too
much like
a land creature again.
Also, if you
could let me know about the club you DM for (I tried to
access
their page, but it's down at the moment).
Thanks in advance
[][][] E-Mail: Jon Volmer
Bruce Spain -- Date: Saturday,
23-Nov-96 02:01:10 EST -- COMMENTS: I really injoyed your
page.
I'm a search and recovery diver for the county
sherriff
here in Kansas.Even though I dive in zero
visibilty, cave
diving really kinda scares me,but looks
and sounds like a
lot af fun.Also,I'm from Southeast Mo.
and have been to
Wappapello lake many times.I didn't
know there where caves
like that down there.
I also
have my divemaster rating and working on my
instructor.
Looking
forward to more visits to your sight
Bruce Spain
[][][] E-Mail: Bruce
Spain
john beatty -- Date: Tuesday, 26-Nov-96 20:27:54 EST --
COMMENTS: Robert, hello
how are you? was thinking about
you and Duke Power,
PanEnergy, etc. I'm up here at
Sprint in KC.
Like your home page--nice music...
On a serious note, Sprint is going thru a lot of
churn regarding Vines, etc. Got some specific problems
and opportunites right now.
One, I'm on the
lookout for a CBE that I can hire for
a 6 month
contract.
Two, (dumb question).. can you tell
where to obtain
a (script, agent, subroutine) that
monitors disk space
usage--perhaps could send an alert
indicating impending
shortage, etc. Or...would
SpaceGuard be a better
solution?
If you company
sells such a solution,
please let me
know.
Looking forward to
hearing from you.
John Beatty
Sprint
913-345-6729
john.beatty.corpis42@igate.sprint.com
jbeatty@sprintmail.com
[][][] E-Mail:
john
beatty
Rebecca
Laird -- Date: Tuesday, 10-Dec-96 17:27:52 EST --
COMMENTS: I am 13 and I live in Atlanta Georgia and I ran
across your page and thought, COOL! I looked over your
family and I dont think that we are related closely, My
fathers name is Gregory Laird.
Well, see ya
[][][] E-Mail: Rebecca Laird
Roland Frotten -- Date: Wednesday,
11-Dec-96 13:11:24 EST -- COMMENTS: Hi!
Nice home
page. I'm a scuba diver myself, but have never
tried
cave diving.
I have been evaluating your TSR-Select
utility for the past
couple of days, and it's been working great... except (there
had to be an exception, of
course!) for one thing: the
program appears to access
com1 &/or com2 for some reason. I
noticed because I run
OS/2, and after installing the utility
in one dos
session, I cannot run a communication program
in another
dos session, since the os thinks that the com port
is
already in use. Is there any way to prevent TSR-Select
from accessing a com port?
Thanks in advance
for your help!
Roland Frotten
rfrotten@klis.com
[][][] E-Mail: Roland Frotten
Paul
Berg -- Date: Sunday, 15-Dec-96 02:08:40 EST --
COMMENTS: I located you from a Four11 search for people with
service
on the Bagley. Your name is familiar, maybe we
were there
together. I was on the Point Defiance
(LSD-31) for 3 years
and then transferred to the Bagley
for just 7 months prior
to leaving the Na
vy. I flew to the Phillipines in 7/77
and picked it up
just after it came in from Singapore.
I was a Gun Fire
Control Tech. Sound familiar?
[][][] E-Mail: Paul Berg
Dave Dillehay Jr -- Date: Monday,
16-Dec-96 11:40:25 EST -- COMMENTS: I just surfed in from
the Aldora page. I heard some
interesting tales about
your cave diving down in Cozumel.
It sounds like
fun...but I think I'll probably stick to swim
throughs.:-) By the way...the reef dive you did with
Memo
is called Paso de _Cedral_. Thanks for the nice
mention of
Aldora!
Dave DIllehay Jr. [][][]
E-Mail: Dave
Dillehay Jr
Paul Hobbs
-- Date: Monday, 23-Dec-96 21:41:29 EST
COMMENTS:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
That's
Limey for Happy Holidays, y'all.
Good diving
for 97 and may you never run out of line.
All
the best
Paul Hobbs
If you can't dive
deep on air - TRIMIXing it!!
E-Mail: Paul Hobbs
Robert K. Ricketts
-- Date: Saturday, 04-Jan-97 21:28:23 EST
COMMENTS: Hey Robert... Nice
additions to your page. The Cannonball
Push was quite interesting.
You've really gone along way
into cave diving (no pun intended!).
I'd love to see
some underwater photos. We need to have lunch.
Have not
talked too much since you left. Regards, RKR.
E-Mail: Robert K. Ricketts
Pam Moody
-- Date: Saturday, 18-Jan-97 22:32:35 EST
COMMENTS: I am tremendously
impressed with your home page! I wouldn't know where to begin to create
anything like this. I was looking for information on Scuba Diving in Akumal
when I came across your page. You are to be commended...and you have a
wonderful family!
E-Mail: Pam Moody
AUDREY SYLVIA LAIRD -- Date: Saturday, 08-Feb-97 13:05:59 EST
COMMENTS: WELL I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED YOUR PAGE AND I AM READING THROUGH IT WITH INTEREST
I AM E-MAILING YOU FROM NORTHERN IRELAND AND IT IS JUST GREAT TO TALK TO ANOTHER LAIRD.
MY FATHER COMES FROM A PRETTY BIG FAMILY, WITH 5 BROTHERS AND TWO SISTERS. SO AS YOU CAN GUESS
THERE ARE MANY LAIRDS
SCATTERED THROUGHOUT NORTHERN IRELAND. I WAS TRYING TO READ ON E
OF YOUR PAGES ENTITLED
"IF YOU ARE A LAIRD READ THIS" . WHICH OF COURSE INTRIGUED ME HOWEVER
I WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS !!!!!
BEST WISHES
AUDREY
E-Mail: AUDREY SYLVIA LAIRD
Adam Harrison -- Date: Wednesday, 12-Feb-97 15:41:24 EST
COMMENTS: Roubidoux Springs sounds like a great dive, unfortunately
we've nothing really nothing of that size over here at the
moment but we're working on it.
Best Regards and Happy Diving
Adam
E-Mail: Adam Harrison
Michael J. Kravit -- Date: Saturday, 22-Feb-97 19:20:34 EST
COMMENTS: Nice Page Robert!
Nice tribute to Mickster. Since his death I have been on CIS very little. You see I still feel like Mick should be there. So I try to stay away.
Hope to dive with you soon.
Mike
E-Mail: Michael J. Kravit
Finn Pedersen -- Date: Monday, 24-Feb-97 09:23:50 EST
COMMENTS: Hi Robert!
I found a link to your home page from a Banyan Vines related site.
I use Visual Basic to develop some utilities for Banyan Vines and was looking for information on Vines Toolkit structures in VB format.
In the program I'm working on, I would like to use the VnsGetStListMembers function, but this this function needs a parameter of the STRecord and I cannot figure how to use that one in VB. Do you know where to find that kind of information.
Best Regards
Finn Pedersen
E-Mail: Finn Pedersen
Jan Bakkensen Jensen -- Date: Wednesday, 26-Feb-97 12:05:18 EST
COMMENTS:
E-Mail: Jan Bakkensen Jensen
Darryl Koster -- Date: Monday, 03-Mar-97 17:16:03 EST
COMMENTS: Nice page...
I am adding a link to your page on my homepage. If you mind
please let me know. Also, if you have time check out my page at
the above address, and if possible add a link somewhere..
As the summer progresses I will be adding a lot more info.
on technical diving as well as Cave diving in Ontario,
Canada. Please contact me when you have a moment, let me
know what you think..
Thanks
Darryl Koster
E-Mail: Darryl Koster
Richard Kongable -- Date: Tuesday, 11-Mar-97 23:07:16 EST
COMMENTS: Hi Robert, ran across your home page. Guess I haven't seen
you since last summer, huh? I've been washed out of 3 shark
trips this year so far. I'm hoping they don't figure out
that I'm the jinx!!
I'm to the point where I need a web page done. I have an
ISDN line and an ISP. I've gone really independent as an
instructor and need to get the word out to the rest of the
world! If you're interested in that kinda stuff, let me
know current pricing, etc. I have 5 megs of space at the
ISP server. I've been doing Database Administration for the
State for 3 years now and applied for a PC programmer's
position (NO standards, NO oncall, NO overtime!). I won't
know how to act! Anyway, soon I hope to be able to get into
all the internet programming too. The State Comptroller is
getting into it and has a pretty extensive site for state
government. If you've got any recommendations on products to easily promote a web page, let me know!
Richard Kongable
rkon@comland.com
See ya on the boat! That's good news about Stetson Bank!
E-Mail: Richard Kongable
Mads Ladefoged -- Date: Monday, 07-Apr-97 06:17:23 EDT
COMMENTS:
E-Mail: Mads Ladefoged
Graeme Laird -- Date: Saturday, 12-Apr-97 16:13:29 EDT
COMMENTS: Thats a lot of Laird you 've got there. Am just new to the
internet surfing to you from Auckland, New Zealand.
Have been interested in the "Laird" genealogy for some
time. Grandfather "John Sharp Laird" emigrated to NZ
from Paisley, Scotland in 1908.
Nice Autumn day here in Auckland. We are intending to
go tramping in the Waitakere Ranges today & have a
picnic. No fatal nasty beasties in the New Zeland bush so
we are quite lucky. Got to dash now ...Am getting orders
from "THE BOSS"....
CYA
Graeme the Laird
E-Mail: Graeme Laird
Rod Cleaves -- Date: Wednesday, 16-Apr-97 10:08:22 EDT
COMMENTS: Nice to get to know you a little.
You have a beautiful family.
How come you're not fat and ugly, like the rest of the IT
world??
See ya,
rod
E-Mail: Rod Cleaves
Jefferson Lee Laird -- Date: Friday, 02-May-97 07:18:38 EDT
COMMENTS:
E-Mail: Jefferson Lee Laird
Jefferson Lee Laird -- Date: Friday, 02-May-97 07:18:38 EDT
COMMENTS: Of course, you can see why I found your website.
I too, am a diver. I have only been to Cozumel, Toledo Bend Lake, Gulf Shores Alabama, and the shark tank at EPCOT. I have always wanted to cave dive but lack the time to develop the skill currently. I am an engineer at KFDM-TV in Beaumont, Tx.
Is your clan of Lairds from Tennessee or Northeast Texas?
please respond when able. As for me, I am at work and my break is over...
E-Mail: Jefferson Lee Laird
Jeff Laird -- Date: Friday, 02-May-97 07:44:03 EDT
COMMENTS: By the way I just found some other pages that happen to be by you. i noticed the flower gardens narrative. My TV station's production manager is a passsionate diver and a passionate film producer. Guess what that means? yep, he produced a nationally award winning hour long show on the flower gardens. It got the TV world's equivalent of the Academy Awards. It also was nominated for an Emmy. If you would like some info on getting a copy i can ask about it. It really is done quite well.
take it easy...
E-Mail: Jeff Laird
Mike Heusack -- Date: Saturday, 03-May-97 16:27:45 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi Robert I came across your web site.
I was surprised to see myself on the internet.
Very nice web page.
Looking forward to do some more diving with you and Kurt
summer. Mike.
E-Mail: Mike Heusack
Andy Nagy -- Date: Sunday, 04-May-97 02:20:56 EDT
COMMENTS:
E-Mail: Andy Nagy
Mir Sohel -- Date: Thursday, 15-May-97 17:15:55 EDT
COMMENTS: Dear Laird,
I am very interested to learn scuba diving, probably in
future cave diving. I have been trying to find places in
Houston, Tx or near where I can get that training. I hope
you have time to send me those information. Thanks in
advance for your help.
Mir.
E-Mail: Mir Sohel
Linda Heusack -- Date: Tuesday, 20-May-97 07:46:10 EDT
COMMENTS: Great webb site! Check the spelling on Mike Heusack. (eu, not ue), It was
a good surprise to see my brother in your articles! Keep safe! E-mail
address coming in a couple of weeks.
E-Mail: Linda Heusack
Dennis Schneider -- Date: Tuesday, 20-May-97 20:46:34 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi, Robert. Yes, I'm the same Dennis Schneider on the CS scuba forum. Nice home page!
E-Mail: Dennis Schneider
Shelley Du Puy -- Date: Saturday, 24-May-97 17:37:57 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi! I'm the education coordinator for the Flower Garden Banks
National Marine Sanctuary. Thanks for the free public aware-
ness piece! We move our office in Oct. Thought you'd like to
update our address info on your page:
Flower Garden Banks NMS
216 W. 26th Street, Suite 104
Bryan, TX 77803
409-779-2705
409-779-2334 fax
Happy diving!
E-Mail: Shelley Du Puy
Juergen Stiefelhagen -- Date: Wednesday, 04-Jun-97 05:15:22 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi,
I'm Juergen from Nuernberg/Germany and like your Site very !
I'm Banyan Administrator in a Federal Goverment (hope thats right)
We have about 2700 Clients on 75 Servers in 40 Locations
over hole Germany and do this Job (well) with two and a half
people.
So thanks for your Site, the links on it an the free Software !
See ya
Juergen
E-Mail: Juergen Stiefelhagen
John Potter -- Date: Thursday, 05-Jun-97 18:48:07 EDT
COMMENTS: Nice site!!!
I got your URL out of NSSCDS news.
Mind if I add a link to your site?
Thanks
E-Mail: John Potter
Randy Allen -- Date: Thursday, 19-Jun-97 23:54:02 EDT
COMMENTS: Nice site! I added a link to you on mytechnical diving page.
E-Mail: Randy Allen
Patti Mount -- Date: Sunday, 06-Jul-97 12:51:31 EDT
COMMENTS: Good day,
You have IANTD linked to our magazine articles at travelbase.com which is great - Thank You.
IANTD ALSO has its own site now at http://www.iantd.com and I thought you may want to see it. Please leave the travelbase site up if you like but perhaps you may add the IANTD HQ link too?
Regards, Patti Mount, President, IANTD, Inc. World HQ
E-Mail: Patti Mount
Terri Pope -- Date: Tuesday, 22-Jul-97 01:26:22 EDT
COMMENTS: We are looking for 3 people or more who want to go to Cozumel August 7th / August 10th .
Leaving Houston at 7:00 A.M. / 2 beach dives on the 7th / two boat dives on the 8th/ two boat dives on the 9th/ returning on the 10th . That’s a Thursday / Sunday trip. Continental airline, Hotel Fiesta Inn, dive master Mike Holt with YMCA, PADI & NAUI. Contact me if you or anyone else is interested.
Tspope@ibm.net
Home 713-661-6953
Work 713-520-0192
Thank You - Terri Pope
E-Mail: Terri Pope
Martin Campos Cabeza -- Date: Tuesday, 22-Jul-97 13:40:11 EDT
COMMENTS: my page in the english version is not complete.
and congratulation for your page.
Im a Naui Instructor, and cave diver (instructor soon).
and with the club we made a lot of exploration of the
cenotes in this area (Very diferent of the tulum area).
If you want to dive here you are welcome, contact me.
E-Mail: Martin Campos Cabeza
Jay Lommel -- Date: Tuesday, 22-Jul-97 18:19:59 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi there Mr. Laird, how have you been? Im just writing you
trying to pressure you to fire up the van and head on down
to FLA for our annual cyberdive trip. Jimbo is coming
again, I talked him into it if he asks you! :) So are you
Going to be able to grace us with your presence?
Be good,
Jay
E-Mail: Jay Lommel
Kent Reetz -- Date: Friday, 01-Aug-97 21:31:16 EDT
COMMENTS: just checking out your page.
I am an environmental professional dealing w/haz waste cleanups etc.
I enjoy diving off my boat the ionic & all sorts of exploration.
Linked to your page via looking for the noaa coral.aoml.page re: coral spawning events.
Currently working on my masters thesis on recruitment & competition dynamics of coral & algae.
Enjoyed caving up in Tallahassee, FL for a couple of years. Yes, no deep penetrations. Leave that for the crazies! I, as I am sure you, personally know several cave &/or really deep, fatalities. Stay safe, bra.
I have lived in Corpus for a year+ & have o/w diving friends in Houston.
Good page! 'Nuff for now. I will chit-type all night if I don't catch myself.
My page is currently under construction. I'm still sort of learning the ins&outs of html yet.
Later.
E-Mail: Kent Reetz
Marty Mangold -- Date: Saturday, 09-Aug-97 06:18:10 EDT
COMMENTS: Nice site, Robert! Looking for Delphi/Banyan stuff, but enjoyed seeing a bit about cave diving. Cheers.
E-Mail: Marty Mangold
Brad Ford -- Date: Monday, 11-Aug-97 08:49:23 EDT
COMMENTS: Enjoyed your Roubidoux and Wappapello stories.
Doug Chappell and I dove at both in the early 80's. I've
since retired from diving and lost my logs, so it was
really interesting to read about the "beyond" in
Wappapello. We weren't real sure where the entrance
was and noone could tell us,
so we took the "down the hill and swim around"
approach to the spring -- sweat then freeze.
If you ever get over around Marianna,FL to dive, email
me. We used to dive some little known scum holes that
opened onto some pretty good cave.
Nice page.
E-Mail: Brad Ford
-- Date: Tuesday, 19-Aug-97 20:08:23 EDT
COMMENTS:
E-Mail:
Andrés Labarthe. -- Date: Tuesday, 19-Aug-97 20:19:11 EDT
COMMENTS: Hello Robert.
I have also been conducting exploration and work in Aerolito, it would be good to get in touch with you. please drop me a note.
Greetings from México.
Sincerely.
Andrés Labarthe.
E-Mail: Andrés Labarthe.
Rick Kruse -- Date: Friday, 22-Aug-97 18:40:00 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi there, Robert. I live in Hong Kong right now, but will
soon be moving to Houston. I hope we meet up one day. My
son Robert has just received his Open Water certification.
I have done extensive diving in the Pacific-Northwest,
Victoria, Canada.
Although I have never done any cave diving, I can usually be
talked into just about anything. This may add another
dimension to the sport.
See you soon. Rick Kruse.
E-Mail: Rick Kruse
Dennis Burt -- Date: Monday, 25-Aug-97 06:54:26 EDT
COMMENTS: PADI IANTD NSS-CDS DAN etc........ Dallas Grotto
E-Mail: Dennis Burt
Tom Peterson -- Date: Sunday, 31-Aug-97 12:19:11 EDT
COMMENTS: Do you have any detailed maps of dive sites in Lake Travis?
I am new to diving (3 Mos), NAUI Open Water, And NAUI
Nitrox certified. I live in Austin and due to time/money
I am restricted to the local lakes for now. I would also
like to know more about Aquarina Springs. I heard it has
been taken over by SouthWest University and diving has
become next to impossible.
P.S. If you visit my site, please excuse the mess.
I am just learning HTML and haven't quite gotten it
right yet.
E-Mail: Tom Peterson
Frank R. Lavallee -- Date: Friday, 05-Sep-97 13:28:22 EDT
COMMENTS: Enjoyed your web page. Have you done any cave diving in Florida? If so, I'd like to see it on your web page. Take care, and safe diving!
E-Mail: Frank R. Lavallee
Craig Mollerstuen -- Date: Wednesday, 17-Sep-97 03:00:44 EDT
COMMENTS: Thanks for all of the great VINES utilities!
-Craig-
E-Mail: Craig Mollerstuen
Jerry Nordland -- Date: Wednesday, 24-Sep-97 14:10:39 EDT
COMMENTS: Hello - nice web page!
I was sent here to find the latest version of Happy Mail -
I assume you are the author?
In any event we just upgraded to VINES 7.0 and want to upgrade
our mail interface also.
Can you help me?
Thanks,
Jerry (Voice 520-734-2441)
E-Mail: Jerry Nordland
Paulo Andrade -- Date: Friday, 26-Sep-97 10:03:42 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi, great page! I also work on computers (I work for IBM)
and also like scuba very much. I'm just just about to
start with trimix, and I did some caves in the past.
I live in Portugal, so if you need anything from "this side
of the world" please let me know.
Paulo.
my home page is "protected" by firewall... :-(
E-Mail: Paulo Andrade
Bob Mason -- Date: Saturday, 11-Oct-97 21:27:25 EDT
COMMENTS: Just playing around. Tried "Houston" and "Westchester" and got your page. Let's see if you remember me. Your photo was no help. Speaking of photos, didn't you take alot in high school? Class of '70!
E-Mail: Bob Mason
Homero Rivas II -- Date: Sunday, 12-Oct-97 23:44:43 EDT
COMMENTS: Dear Mr. Laird
My name is Homero Rivas and I would like to ask you about
Goodenough Spring at Lake Amistad. I believe a few months ago
a good dive buddy of mine, Todd Polson, had contacted you about
it. Last fall, we made three dive trips out there to do some
exploring. We were planning to get back out there soon and in
particular, we were wondering about the boat accomidations you
used out there. Last fall, we had access to our own boat, but
for our next planned trip, we don't have access to a boat and
we were looking to rent a boat out at Lake Amistad. We had
rented boats before, but found that the rental places that we
know of aren't that close to the spring and require that the
boats be returned by 5 in the afternoon. This has proved to
be inconvient in the past. We were wondering if you know of
any other boat rentals that are closer to Goodenough and are
more flexible with their return times. We would appreciate
information you have that might be helpful. In addition, if
you have any questions for me, I would be more than happy to
answer them.
Thank you for your time,
Homero Rivas
E-Mail: Homero Rivas II
Becky Laird Sharp -- Date: Tuesday, 14-Oct-97 23:34:25 EDT
COMMENTS: I am a "Laird" from Folsom, La. I would appreciate any info
on the Lairds from Mississippi as this is where my relatives
originated.
Thank You!
Particularly interested in: Stephen, Richard, Joseph, Samuel
Laird.
E-Mail: Becky Laird Sharp
Dave Murray -- Date: Sunday, 02-Nov-97 21:13:13 EST
COMMENTS: Great looking home page, Robert! I'd be more choosy who I was seen photographed with, though. Not sure about that Armantrout fellow...
E-Mail: Dave Murray
Robert Laird -- Date: Friday, 07-Nov-97 23:34:32 EST
COMMENTS: Saw your name and thought I would say Hi to my name sake.
Looked at your family tree and was hoping to find someone I might recoginze.
My grandfather is named Frank Laird and my dad's name is Charles Laird. They are from Metropolis, Illinois.
E-Mail: Robert Laird
Alan Laird -- Date: Monday, 24-Nov-97 11:59:03 EST
COMMENTS: Very interesting site!! I had no idea there were so many
of us on the NET.
I am a self-employed computer consultant in Ottawa Canada,
but born, raised & educated in Greenock, Scotland.
I am 47 years old, married with 2 daughters.
Keep up the good work - Alan D. Laird
E-Mail: Alan Laird
Mary Jane Humphrey -- Date: Monday, 01-Dec-97 00:38:06 EST
COMMENTS: Nice web site. The cave info is useful. I am a newly cert
in full cave. When I get a little more practice, I plan on
trying Roubidoux first in MO. I have also completed
extended range. I will be an open water instructor by the
end of 1998 as well as completing Tri-mix. When I am
not diving, I practice law. Have lately started Judo, and
it compliments diving. Liked the caves in Mexico, they
are friendly. Have good, safe diving.
E-Mail: Mary Jane Humphrey
Tonia Laird (Frigon) -- Date: Tuesday, 02-Dec-97 19:39:53 EST
COMMENTS:
Hello from the Laird Clan of Saskatchewan, Canada.
I've been searching the net endlessly to find the Laird
coat of arms and our tartan, but finding the name in the
Scottish index of names is difficult, it not annoying. No
search engine will find it under the Scottish names.
However, I do know that our coat of arms includes the
boar's head, so I would believe it's the same as your
sketch. Also, is Raymond a common name in the Laird
Clan? My grandfather's name is also Raymond.
Thank you for your
time,
Tonia Laird (Frigon)
E-Mail: Tonia Laird (Frigon)
James Richard Laird -- Date: Friday, 19-Dec-97 15:22:42 EST
COMMENTS: born 1951 erie pa.
inspector at erie general electric co.
bagpiper with erepa grotto pipes and drums
E-Mail: James Richard Laird
Julie A McKibbins -- Date: Tuesday, 23-Dec-97 14:23:04 EST
COMMENTS: Kudos on the Banyan comments (from one Banyan person to another). I happen to still be very impressed with VINES too and would hate to see it go away. Keep up the good work!
E-Mail: Julie A McKibbins
Brenda Laird -- Date: Friday, 02-Jan-98 22:45:44 EST
COMMENTS:
E-Mail: Brenda Laird
Brenda and Donald Laird -- Date: Friday, 02-Jan-98 22:45:44 EST
COMMENTS: Good info on lots of Lairds. Hope you got my e-mail on
the limited info we have on my husband's family. I'll
start working seriously on gathering more data. Will
forward any new information found.
E-Mail: Brenda and Donald Laird
Glyn Laird -- Date: Monday, 05-Jan-98 22:31:31 EST
COMMENTS: I've sent you some information via your rlaird@cavediver.com adress.
Take care,
Glyn
E-Mail: Glyn Laird
Denise Sparks -- Date: Tuesday, 06-Jan-98 11:10:42 EST
COMMENTS: A newly trained Open Water diver who works at Duke Energy (formerly Pan Energy). I work with Robert Ricketts, who after hearing about my dive classes, suggested I check out your web page. I'm sure I'll be back often.
E-Mail: Denise Sparks
Fen Laird -- Date: Saturday, 10-Jan-98 17:51:28 EST
COMMENTS: Well like everybody, I'm trying to find my ancestors. My
greatgrandfather was George Laird, born 1846 of Carlisle,
Cumberland. His father was Alexander Laird married to Jane Murray. That's as far back as we know. George Laird
who migrated to Toronto, around 1910 may have had a brother who went to British Columbia. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone with additional info on the
above.
Thanks Robert for your page
E-Mail: Fen Laird
Fen Laird -- Date: Saturday, 10-Jan-98 17:51:28 EST
COMMENTS: Well like everybody, I'm trying to find my ancestors. My
greatgrandfather was George Laird, born 1846 of Carlisle,
Cumberland. His father was Alexander Laird married to
Jane Murray. That's as far back as we know. George
Laird
who migrated to Toronto, around 1910 may have had a
brother who went to British Columbia. I would greatly
appreciate hearing from anyone with additional info on the
above
. Thanks Robert for your page
E-Mail: Fen Laird
jennifer lang -- Date: Thursday, 15-Jan-98 15:54:02 EST
COMMENTS: I've moved from Sea Sports Scuba and am now at the
Webster Discover Scuba store.
Did you get out to the Flower Gardens last year.
I managed one trip only.
E-Mail: jennifer lang
Marie Laird -- Date: Saturday, 17-Jan-98 09:35:45 EST
COMMENTS: Glad to hear about Lairds in America. Greetings to all
from a Laird in Scotland
E-Mail: Marie Laird
Gregory S. Laird -- Date: Sunday, 18-Jan-98 14:36:11 EST
COMMENTS: Greetings to all the Laird's throughout the world!
I live in Illinios, US. However I did live in Dunoon, Scotland for several years.
I was able to trace the Laird Family tartan and coat of arms down quite successfully.
I love email so feel free to email me!
Gregory S. Laird
E-Mail: Gregory S. Laird
Michael E. Smith -- Date: Wednesday, 21-Jan-98 22:23:22 EST
COMMENTS: Robert-
I hope you can help me. I attended Westbury High (Class of '70) and would like to find info on someone I knew that graduated from Westchester. Her name was Joan Elizabeth Mann and she graduated in either in 1971 or 1972. Her best friend back then was Nancy Roup. A neighbor of mine graduated in 1975 but she does not have a complete alumni book.
I would appreciate it if you could help. Either e-mail me or call at my office if you need to (713-935-9512).
Thanks,
Mike
PS - You don't happen to know Mike Price at Houston Scuba Academy do you?
E-Mail: Michael E. Smith
Tim Reed -- Date: Sunday, 08-Feb-98 13:21:23 EST
COMMENTS: Hi,
I'm a recently certified NSS-CDS Apprentice cave diver from Wisconsin.
A buddy (he's full cave and has about 60 cave dives in) and I were
planning on a quick 6 day trip to Florida
in Feb or March...but everything except Manatee seems to be
flooded out. I was looking for alternative destinations when I came
across your pages on Roubidoux, Cannonball and Nesbitt springs.
Would these be suitable destinations for us (they certainly are much
closer.) We both are experienced wreck divers, have dry suits and
are desperate to do some cave diving!!
Are any of these on public lands?
Thanks in advance for your comments,
Tim
E-Mail: Tim Reed
Tim Reed -- Date: Sunday, 08-Feb-98 13:21:23 EST
COMMENTS: P.S.
Nice work on your web pages...I've spent a lot of time on
the NSS-CDS page and it's been very useful...Thanks! If you have
check out my page. I put it together using Netscape Gold.
It's primitive but has generated a lot of biz.
Tim
E-Mail: Tim Reed
Mark Rogers -- Date: Tuesday, 10-Feb-98 11:21:36 EST
COMMENTS:
E-Mail: Mark Rogers
Rick Kruse -- Date: Sunday, 22-Feb-98 19:54:20 EST
COMMENTS: Hi Robert! I once E-mailed you from Hong Kong. We have arrived and am settling in to a comfortable houston lifestyle. So far the only local diving my son and I have done is to explore the bottom of our pool. I have joined HUC and no doubt our paths will soon cross.
I would like to meet you. I can be reached at 281-361-4312 or281-638-6553 (mob). Give me a call some time.
E-Mail: Rick Kruse
Damon Johnson -- Date: Tuesday, 03-Mar-98 18:35:50 EST
COMMENTS: Robert,
My first visit to your page but not my last. Only had time to view the Roubidoux and Cannonball parts but I know I'll be
back. I'm not far from Wappapello, 70 mi. SSE. Hayti 17 mi
east of Kennett Mo. If your in the area again let me know,
I lurk on the Forum fairly often. Made Cyberdives in the Keys 96 & 97, hopeful for 98. If you ever go to John T's
there are description and pix of 97. Wife has called me for something, will say Hi on the Forum. Great Pages!
Damon
E-Mail: Damon Johnson
Wes Parsons -- Date: Monday, 09-Mar-98 10:15:09 EST
COMMENTS: Found your page from a search for Westchester High School. I graduated in 1976. Heard the oddest thing -- that Sally Jesse Raphael had done a show on (infamous) people graduating from WHS. Ever heard of it?
Enjoyed your home page.
Wes Parsons
E-Mail: Wes Parsons
john e. threewits -- Date: Tuesday, 10-Mar-98 06:09:41 EST
COMMENTS: this looks to me like a well thought out well layed out home page..
your cave expose wasvery good . i enjoyed youe description of your experience with roubideaux...or what ever....
i have dove there with mark,ralph,gree,and earl hamm from indianapolis,indiana..
i also teach caving with dee burk and earl hamm.
best of luck always..john threewits
E-Mail: john e. threewits
Finn Pedersen -- Date: Friday, 20-Mar-98 04:49:45 EST
COMMENTS: Hi Robert!
I was wondering if a newer version of HappyMail is comming up?
Currently I use version 1.19f on a StNT 7.5 network, but I have some problems with certification of messages. I read your comments on that in the release notes, so I have tried to use older versions of VNSMAIL.DLL. However I still have the problem.
The problem is, that I get confirmations each time I read a message that I sent to another user. When the other user reads the message I often get more than one confirmation on that.
If you have any idea, I would be very happy to know?
Thanks in advance
Finn Pedersen
E-Mail: Finn Pedersen
Robert Dawson -- Date: Tuesday, 24-Mar-98 23:36:52 EST
COMMENTS: I wanted to say that I enjoyed your talk about your past in
the Good Old days of computers. I didn't get involved in
computers until the Commodore +4 and the TI-99 days.
Great machines, just the public was not ready for them.
The clients that I work with today want nothing but Point &
Cllick for their tasks, they don't want to know how I do it,
just do it and as cheap as possible.
I do still have, like new in boxes here at my home, TI-99's, Timex Sinclairs, Luggables with 64K of memory and 180K
floppies! Some day I might start a museum with the old
machines like the IBM PC-Jr's that I still use for fun.
E-Mail: Robert Dawson
Mary Lou Laird -- Date: Sunday, 29-Mar-98 16:12:03 EST
COMMENTS: My husband's great-great grandfather was Absolam Laird. He was in Kentucky 1807. Married Gincey Burt in Lawrence County, Mississppi December 1827. One son was Elzey Laird who moved to Texas after marrying Charity Saunders. He was my husband's great-grandfather. Do you have any info on this line of Laird's? Thanks, Mary Lou
E-Mail: Mary Lou Laird
Kyle Halvorson -- Date: Friday, 03-Apr-98 20:31:25 EST
COMMENTS: I was reading about your dives in Cannonball and Roubidoux. Very interesting! I have only been in Cannonball and thought it was great! Ofcourse it was my first time in and had a hell of a time finding the entrance. I hope to dive it again soon but am not trained for trimix so my dives will not be as great as yours. I also hope to dive Roubidoux on my next trip there. Maybe you could send me a little info on both that I have not already read on your page.
Hope to hear from you
Kyle
E-Mail: Kyle Halvorson
Jason -- Date: Saturday, 18-Apr-98 15:05:19 EDT
COMMENTS: Dear Mr. Laird,
I enjoyed your website and wanted to thank you for the great information,
especially that about the Flower Gardens.
I too host a scuba diving website which you may be familiar with. The site
is called Dive the Southwest, and the Houston Underwater Scuba Club
is listed on the site.
I was writing to ask if we could swap links. I have included a link to your
review of the flower gardens.. and wondered if you'd do the same. Take a look
at Dive the Southwest, I am am confident you will like the site.
You can find the link to your website in the Dive Texas! section, under
the Flower Gardens site review. Also, if you have anything you want me
to add to the site review, let me know. Ihave not had the privelidge of diving
there yet. The contents of the site review are based on input from other
divers and my own research.
Thanks for your time,
Jason
E-Mail: Jason
John -- Date: Sunday, 28-Jun-98 13:52:17 EDT
COMMENTS: Nice site!
E-Mail: John
beatrice sterner -- Date: Thursday, 02-Jul-98 17:58:37 EDT
COMMENTS: Hello, My mother was a Laird, family buried in Northwest Houston cem. near Spring/Tomball. Thomas Brett Laird, (wife Martha Mitchell) donated land for cemetry, If you want to see some other lairds see my web site look for laird/nettles photos. .
Bea
E-Mail: beatrice sterner
Anne Linebarger (Ron's kid) -- Date: Thursday, 09-Jul-98 14:21:24 EDT
COMMENTS: Just was surfing around my dad's computer.
Don't tell him, okay? :)
E-Mail: Anne Linebarger (Ron's kid)
Kristine Laird -- Date: Sunday, 12-Jul-98 01:55:59 EDT
COMMENTS: Just found your page via a Laird family homepage. Great site, my fiance loves the scuba section!
E-Mail: Kristine Laird
Courtney (your Cousin) -- Date: Thursday, 16-Jul-98 03:59:27 EDT
COMMENTS: HI, I made it here to check out your site, and it's really cool. I especially liked the darndest things the kids said!
I'll be back to visit again. By the way, I've had a fleeting
interest of sorts in heraldry. Before I married, I was active with the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) which involves people who recreate the middle
ages much like the other re-enactment groups. Well, I have a persona and a passed set of Arms of my own. My arms were passed by SCA's college of heraldry who researches them to make sure I don't use someone elses and they are original. Anyway, During that process (which can be lengthy) I heard of The Royal College of Heraldry in England who to this day researches and passes the REAL coats of arms granted by Royalty. I'm sure they would have the answers that you seek regarding the Laird Shield. What are the wispy looking things adorning the sides
of the shield, I can't quite make them out on the drawing?
I am an artist, and would like to take on the task of drawing it in color. I would also need as detailed of information as you have on the colors. The Heraldic jargon discription would be helpful but not necessary.
E-Mail: Courtney (your Cousin)
Matthias Beier
COMMENTS: Matthias Beier, League City
I appreciate the info I can gather from your web site. Good job. My family just got scuba certified, so we are looking for lots of input/info.
Thanks
Matthias Beier
E-Mail:
Gordon Poulson -- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: Hi from California, was '68 Graduate of Westchester. Then off to SWTS
and the U of Texas. I miss the BBQ, nothing like it here in California.
Gordon Poulson
E-Mail: Gordon Poulson
Gordon Poulson -- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: Robert,
Thanks for the email, did not really expect. I also went to Memorial in'67 just
before they opened Westchester. I lived in the Yorkshire subdivision on West Forest
Drive off of Memorial Drive. After graduating UT, I went to work to work for
Bechtel Corporation in San Francisco and have been with Philips Semiconductors
in Silicon Valley for almost 15 years. I got a BA in Business and am a Senior
Buyer, I handle all of Philips consulting contracts.
I am thinking of possibly visiting New Orleans next spring, I love the food
there. I will make sure I do get myself some BBQ.
I visited Houston about ten years ago, the neighborhood looked the same along
with my old house. Homes sure are cheap there compared to the San Francisco
Bay area. I was also saddened to see that Westchester had been closed down.
Also very surprised to see all the development beyond Dairy Ashford Road,
there was nothing built past there.
When I was going to High School I used to hang out with Mike McConn(sp), I
understand his father beame the Mayor of Houston for a while. Mike went to
Saint Thomas. Which reminds me that in the first year at Westchester Saint
Thomas beat us at football 69 to zip and we lost all of our games. All the
football/basketball players had a choice and stayed at Memorial.
Nice connecting,
Gordon
E-Mail:
mani@texas.net -- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: Newly certified (hooked) diver, Found some great
info here.
E-Mail: mani@texas.net
Grant W. Laird, Jr. -- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: Hi Robert Laird,
I just happened to find your
website from search engine. Myself and my family are Laird mainly in Dallas/Fort
Worth area. Please feel free to visit our web site at
http://members.xoom.com/Lairdonline
I also have our own web site called http://www.deafnetwork.com in web design
business and deaf-related around the communities. My family are strong in deaf
heredity. Anyway, hope to hear from you soon.
Take care,
Grant W. Laird, Jr.
E-Mail: Grant W. Laird, Jr.
(none)
-- Date:
COMMENTS: Hi,
I came across your site whilst doing an internet search on
the name Laird. My name is Mark Robert William Laird and in my
family Robert and William seem to be the 'acceptable'
first names :-)
I have put some family tree info on my web site that you may find
interesting.
Regards
Mark
E-Mail: (none)
(none) -- Date:
Jerry Laird -- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: Just started my search for my family tree and came across your site.
I don't have much information,so anymore than what I have would be very welcome.
My fathers name is
Howard Kenneth Laird and I believe the 3 fathers
before him was Francis Marion Laird. I don't know of my grandfathers birthplace
but I do know he died in 1936 and is buried in the city of Olney,Tx, Young Co.
If you happen to know of this line of Lairds ,any and all info would be very
welcome. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your time.
E-Mail: Jerry Laird
Shelley Orlowski
-- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: What do you look like again, it's been so long I've forgotten.
Hope all is well. Things have been busy, especially since John became
TD for the NACD. Fires, fires, everywhere.
Is Joel still living?
Shelley
E-Mail: Shelley Orlowski
Marc Thompson -- Date: (none)
COMMENTS: Just wanted to drop you a note and say I enjoyed your writings
about your dive experiences.
Marc Thompson
Scubadillo Dive
Club
Vice President
www.scubadillo.org
E-Mail: Marc Thompson
Robert Smith -- Date:
COMMENTS: 
Very informative page you have there Mr. Laird. Keep up the
good work and remember -- GO DAWGS!!!
E-Mail: Robert Smith
Neil Dickson -- Date:
COMMENTS: Hello,
I found your site while browsing with my daughter. My mother
was a Georgina Laird, and her twin brother John Laird. Her sisters names
are Elizabeth,Jenny,Flora, Margaret, Agnes(Nancy). Their parents names were Thomas
and Janet Laird, originally from Glasgow, Scotland. All the family were born
in Scotland and emmigrated in the 1920's to New Zealand. I noticed in your
list of Lairds the names John and Sally. These are also common to our family.
I would be pleased to hear if you have ever heard of these Lairds!
Regards, Neil Dickson
E-Mail: Neil Dickson
wei chong -- Date:
COMMENTS: Hello Robert,
Your name was referred to me as one of the gurus who writes some utilities for Banyan Vines.
Here is my question:
I would like to insert a profile into every user in the format of:
setmail a@b@c [d.e@f.com]
where a@b@c is a fixed string and d.e@f.com is a variable taken from the mail attr <0:4062>.
Do you have such a utility?
Thanks for your time . . . Wei
wei.chong@worldtalk.com
E-Mail: wei chong
lawrence Laird -- Date:
COMMENTS: hello cousins.
amazing to find another Lawrence Laird in Tx.
We live in Durham, Eng. not too far from some of the original Lairds of the manors..wife, Rev. dr. lori and self are here at Durham U. have great thanksgiving and give a shout.
LJL
E-Mail: lawrence Laird
Rene Pariseau -- Date:
COMMENTS: Robert,
You're probably the man I need to right to. I was wandering if there is an application that
can import the STDA list to an Exchange Server.
If you have time to send me an e-mail, if not thanks anyways.
Rene Pariseau
e-mail: rene.pariseau@spg.org
Phone: (613) 223-1130
Fax: (819) 773-9760
E-Mail: Rene Pariseau
Colin Laird -- Date:
COMMENTS: Thanks for adding me to your very interesting
site.
I'm working hard as the mascot for my school:McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Anyone else referred to as Lairdy?
Stay out of trouble,
Colin Laird
E-Mail: Colin Laird
Fernando Ros Faig -- Date:
COMMENTS: Hello Robert:
I am spanish dive. My home is in Canary Islands.
I like the cave dive, but here there is no. I wait to go any day to
the "cenotes" of Mexico.
Your page is very well and very complete. Regards.
E-Mail: Fernando Ros Faig
jono -- Date:
COMMENTS: hi cool page
E-Mail: jono
Kevin O'Neill -- Date:
COMMENTS: I was searching for info
about Westchester and came across your name. You and I both were in the class of '71, but I can't specifically
remember you. In any case, I leave my regards as I pass by. I'm a web developer/producer in Dallas
these days.
Regards,very nce family,
Kevin O'Neill
E-Mail: Kevin O'Neill
m greenen -- Date:
COMMENTS: Have you checked the home page of
Larry Dana Laird in the Family Tree Maker
E-Mail: m greenen
Robert Bruce Laird -- Date:
COMMENTS: Hi cousin: I am the 7th Robert
in my line:
1. Lodowick Laird
2. Robert Laird (Rev War - SC.....Clarke Co, GA)
3. Robert Laird (Newton Co. GA - I have his family Bible)
4. Robert Green Laird (Civil War - served in MS, settled in TN)
5. Hurley Robert Laird (Henry & Carroll Cos, TN)
6, Dr. Robert Glover Laird (b. TN 1900 - d. Michigan)
7. Robert Bruce Laird (b. Michigan)
My Rev War Robert was brother to your Archibald. I have dates and more informtion which I will
include later. Also, I'll include information from the family Bible.
We are new at this Internet business and just stumbled across your home page. Good job!
Just what I have been looking for!
Robert B. Laird
E-mail: 105000.3005@compuserve.com (dau. Lucy's acct)
E-Mail: Robert Bruce Laird
Vincent W Laird -- Date:
COMMENTS: I was told a long time ago
that I had family in texas and was just looking have you ever heard of a Gary Edward Laird?
thanks
E-Mail: Vincent W Laird
Michael Laird
-- Date: Tuesday,
COMMENTS: Hi Robert-
I've just recently begun researching my family's history and I stumbled across your page.
I love what you've done with your collection of Lairds on the web. I'm originally from
New Jersey where my g-g-grandfather, Robert Laird, settled after emigrating from Scotland
in 1889. I now live in Virginia and work as a computer programmer in Wash.,DC.
Coincidentally my wife and I both enjoy diving as well but we're too chicken to try
cave diving. We did finally realize a dream of ours a few years ago when we travelled
to Australia and dove on the GB Reef. Please add us to your collection of web Lairds
when you get a chance. I hope to hear from you.
-Mike Laird
E-Mail: Michael Laird
Darryl Greenwood -- Date: Monday,
COMMENTS: My mother was
Cleora Laird. Her father was James T. Laird from Grandview TX. His father: Thomas Franklin
Laird, born Newton Co MS 3/19/1842, d. 12/30/1890, Grandview,
(Civil War vet). He marr.
Susan Frances PARKER m. 1860-1869 MS, prob. Newton Co. His father: Thomas Brandon Laird, b. 12/11/1806 GA ,
resided in 1830 Covington Co MS,
1840-50 Newton Co MS, d. 8/5/1855 MS, bur. Jasper Co MS. He marr.
12/17/1829 Lawrence Co MS, Elizabeth CALDWELL b. 10/12/1812 SC d. 2/11or28/1863, MS, bur. Jasper Co MS.
It is possible he descended from Robert Laird the Rev. War Vet, but I have no proof as yet.
E-Mail: Darryl Greenwood
Joseph Kaffl -- Date: Friday,
COMMENTS: Found your page while
browsing the net. Some interesting trip reports. We are headed back to Z on the 30th to push
sump 3 if the weather is good......hopefully the big room onthe other side of the restrition
goes.....
JOE KAFFL
NEST
E-Mail: Joseph Kaffl
Steve Enyeart -- Date: Sunday,
COMMENTS: Ok this will be your oddest email of the year, since it's not quite February yet I am sure it will qualify. I was actually searching for information on Westchester high School reunions and your site came up on the search. My name is Steve Enyeart and I was class of '79.
I was wondering if you might have any suggestions on how to find out such info. i always get the invites but am trying to plan ahead for May and June as I only have a weekend or two open at this point for that time frame. Any info you might know of would be appreciated. Someone told me they we considering reopening Westchester again as a high school.
My next search will be Spring Branch School District, but I did enjoy a quick browse through your site. Cave diving must be a big adrenaline rush, but I am sure the hair goes up(if possible) on the back of your neck when you feel a little extra current pull in unknown territory. If you can help me great, if not keep on doing your thing.
Steve
E-Mail: Steve Enyeart
James M Sandbrook -- Date: Thursday,
COMMENTS: I liked the picture of you :-)
You have a nice site with pleasing graphics, not like some.
It is pretty easy to figure out that you like diving.
I will continue to have a look around, you have lots to see here.
It's great, keep up the good work!
All the best from New Zealand!
E-Mail: James M Sandbrook
Bill Folk -- Date: Tuesday,
COMMENTS: Great Homepage! I am impressed. Bill
E-Mail: Bill Folk
Jean Laird Taylor -- Date: Friday,
COMMENTS: A friend of mine sent me this, maybe it can be of help. It's a free directory for the internet.MonsterBook.com. Anyone wanting it , please use my member# when ordering,the member # is 43131. THANKS,
E-Mail: Jean Laird Taylor
Randy Laird -- Date: Saturday,
COMMENTS: Saw the name and thought I would check out your site. I live in Sioux City,Iowa USA
E-Mail: Randy Laird
-- Date:
COMMENTS: Just checking out some Lairds
My great great grandmother was a Laird
Daphne N. Richey (nee Garrison)
E-Mail: Daphne Richey
-- Date:
COMMENTS: 30 March 1999
Just scrolled down your entries and see that we have been sending messages for
almost three years. Good thing there will be a Laird Family Association page up soon. You are doing a grand job.
Daphne
E-Mail: Daphne
-- Date:
COMMENTS: Saw your page, Great! I've been interested in the Laird family name.
I have been doing my family tree and found a James Laird married to a Jane Kerr.
James was an Ensign in the Virginia military and was mortally wounded at Kings
Mountain on Oct. 7, 1780. They had a daughter Jane.
E-Mail: lafaele@redrock.net
Joe Smith
Date: Friday, 02-Apr-99 13:41:12 EST
COMMENTS: Hobbes: What would you call the creation of the universe?
Calvin: The Horrendous Space Kablooie!
If something is so complicated that you can't explain it in 10 seconds, then it's probably not worth knowing anyway.
Who wouldn't be interested in everything we do?!
I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each other's dreams, we can play together all night.
As a math atheist, I should be excused from this.
This one's tricky. You have to use imaginary numbers, like eleventeen ...
You can present the material, but you can't make me care.
From now on, I'll connect the dots my own way.
I'm learning real skills that I can apply throughout the rest of my life ... Procrastinating and rationalizing.
Reality continues to ruin my life.
Calvin: Sometimes when I'm talking, my words can't keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we think faster than we speak.
Hobbes: Probably so we can think twice.
I liked things better when I didn't understand them.
Is it a right to remain ignorant?
I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.
E-Mail: Joe Smith
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Weston Davis
Date: Monday, 05-Apr-99 03:11:15 EDT
COMMENTS: Sorry, no web site yet. I don't have that kind of time.
I just wanted to say,"great site".
I'm a student at UofH working on a degree in EE/Physics/Math and my PADI IDC. Then I will do a NAUI crossover. In my journeys I have hooked up with the Flower Garden Sactuary as a service volunteer. I am currently in the middle of writing a slide-show script that I ultamately intend to put in Power Point on a cd for mass distribution. Cool, HUH?
Oh,I also have a kid, she is 2 years old and she can say the darndest things now.
Later
E-Mail: Weston Davis
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Cathie Neel
Date: Friday, 07-May-99 22:00:27 EDT
COMMENTS: R - I like the web site. I'll bookmark it. I'll send my sister the URL as she will get a kick out of the kids stories. I've got a good one for you:
My sister, dad, nephews Ryan (6yrs) and Kyle (4yrs), and I were hiking in Acadia National Pack in Bar Harbour, Maine several years ago. Kyle says "mom, I have to go poop", so we start back. Debbie says "you've got to hold it". Kyle replys "I can't". Mom says "squeeze your cheeks". As we continue back at a brisk pace, I glance over at Kyle who is tightly holding the sides of his face with both hands.
See ya in the caves! (Or maybe in a kyak!)
Cat
E-Mail: Cathie Neel
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Jason Gulley
Date: Friday, 28-May-99 12:46:17 EDT
COMMENTS: I'm a huge cave diving fan myself, though I've only been doing it for a year. Your web page was a lifesaver. I'd given up hope of finding any caves in the midwest to dive! No one around here scubas, let alone participates in cave diving. It would be nice not to have to jump in the car and drive to northern florida just to get wet. Do you know of any spring in the illinois/indiana area?
Jason
E-Mail: Jason Gulley
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Janice (Laird) Trem
Date: Saturday, 12-Jun-99 20:19:52 EDT
COMMENTS: Great site: As you can see my maiden name is Laird. I have been able to go back to Acheson Laird born Dec. 28, 1842. He had five children: Edwin, Herbert,Clara,Mary Edna and Eva Mae. From what I can determine he was born in Scotland and moved to Ontario, Canada. Acheson is my great grandfather. Does he or any of his kids fit into your tree at all. I have further info if you would like to see if any ties into your tree. Thanks Jan
E-Mail: Janice (Laird) Trem
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Douglas Paul Laird Sr.
Date: Friday, 02-Jul-99 17:39:31 EDT
COMMENTS: Another Laird from Oregon. Most of my kin come from Coos County here in Oregon and it is reported that we are connected to the Laird's out of Utah. I work as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and would like more info on my origins and family, including the outlaws (smile). My father is Philip M. Laird from Myrtle Point, grandfather is Walter M. Laird from Sitcum, not much clarity beyond that. Was nice to check out your site and appreciate info you shared. We all must be
E-Mail: Douglas Paul Laird Sr.
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mark radabaugh
Date: Saturday, 03-Jul-99 00:13:48 EDT
COMMENTS: nice web page...do u dive fla much?
mark..cave diver...fernandina beach, fla.
E-Mail: mark radabaugh
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Terri
Date: Monday, 02-Aug-99 17:14:58 EDT
COMMENTS: Robert,
Please send me your home page address -- I could not add it to favorites from ScubaDuba's link.
I am a new diver -- just starting -- been hearing alot about the Flower Gardens in the Gulf and enjoyed reading your info about it....just had trouble downloading it.
Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like you have quite an exciting life!
E-Mail: Terri
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Matt Beckwith
Date: Sunday, 08-Aug-99 03:08:20 EDT
COMMENTS: Robert: Apparently we were in the same class at Westchester High School, though I don't specifically remember you. Cool home page! Sounds like your life is going great! Cheers. --Matt
E-Mail: Matt Beckwith
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Jennie Mast
Date: Tuesday, 24-Aug-99 12:24:47 EDT
COMMENTS: Hey Uncle Robert! I'm just wasting time between classes at the moment, and thought I'd surf around on people's web sites. Looks mighty festive : ) I guess I didn't realize you were SUCH an avid cave diver! "cool, dude!"
E-Mail: Jennie Mast
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Gordon Laird [first name Donald]
Date: Friday, 27-Aug-99 16:30:29 EDT
COMMENTS: You will see my Resume on my Home Page.
My Father, Albert Laird, was born in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland. Died in Vancouver, B. C.
I live in Vancouver, B. C. Married to Marilyn, 5 children 6 grandchildren.
E-Mail: Gordon Laird [first name Donald]
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Margaret Laird
Date: Saturday, 11-Sep-99 13:16:29 EDT
COMMENTS: Also am from Houston..Pearland area. Husband and Son are also named Robert. Probably got some wrong-number phone calls meant for you in the many years of being in Houston directory!
E-Mail: Margaret Laird
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Nigel Green
Date: Wednesday, 22-Sep-99 17:04:21 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi from England... Stumbled acroos your site and found the cave dive reports very interesting - keep up the good work!
I dive lots myself, mainly wrecks, but not tried cave diving yet... maybe one day...
Dive safely.
Nigel.
Worcester, England.
E-Mail: Nigel Green
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Becky Laird Sharp
Date: Tuesday, 28-Sep-99 23:34:13 EDT
COMMENTS: My e-mail address has changed since the last time I wrote to you. I'm still interested in any information on the Lairds in Mississippi, particularly Steven, Richard, Joseph, or Samuel. Thanks!
E-Mail: Becky Laird Sharp
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Roy Mast
Date: Tuesday, 05-Oct-99 01:32:09 EDT
COMMENTS: Robert:
I got tje video tape and it is GREAT! Tanks for taking the initiative. I'm sending it on to my brother, Larry, who missed due to a blow out on his motorcycle while on hte way from Dallas. He will really enjoy being able to see the ceremony.
It looks like the photos came out a little under exposed ... lousy lighting conditions. But, I would like to retrieve and archive them locally. Is there an easy way to download them as a whole?
Thanks,
Roy
E-Mail: Roy Mast
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Wade Boyd
Date: Sunday, 31-Oct-99 21:17:51 EST
COMMENTS: Very interesting and fun to browse
Beth and I were so impressed by your wonderful children and we a truly grateful to have such a loving and sharing family.
Thanks again to Susan for driving us to the evening gathering. It was a great blessing to see everyone.
(now I see that this will be public... it ok by me .. hope you don't mind)
Sincerely
Wade Boyd
E-Mail: Wade Boyd
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Terry Ganim
Date: Sunday, 07-Nov-99 00:20:05 EST
COMMENTS: My Laird connection is a little difficult to explain, but
is definate. My father was born around 1920, in Neosho, Mo.
His mother was 16 and named Julia Benton. His father surname
was Laird. I don't know his first name. Heres the sticky
part. They were not married, the entire story was kept a
big secret because of the times they lived in. If they had
been allowed to marry, my last name would have been Laird.
I have only recently been able to find out even this much
information. In times past I have been accused along with
my father of being half Klingon, something about temper and
stubborness. (ha) Anyway I also know his father was half
Cherokee. They all lived in that small town around 1920, and
I thought it would be a simple thing to uncover the facts.
But instead I have run into one brick wall after another.
Nobody seems able to help me I am so new to all this I squeek. I really do appreciate this entire Laird site and
the association as its about the only hope of a connection
I still have. Thanks for all your hard work! By the way, I
would like to add that my grandmother Julia and my grandfather Laird truly wanted to get married but were
forbidden to as a punishment. One year later she married
someone else and left Neosho and my father behind forever.
He never saw her again, nor was he allowed to know his
father. He was raised by his grandmother, Annie Benton. I
love my dad and I am proud of my Scottish roots. I would
desperately like to know more. I would be most greatfulfor any help at all. Thanks again to everyone involved.
Terry
E-Mail: Terry Ganim
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Marty Chappue
Date: Tuesday, 09-Nov-99 19:48:28 EST
COMMENTS: it was good to read your page I live in missouri and I dive these springs on A regular basses righn now reboudx is very clear and flow is down also same with cannonball as I have been in both in the last two weeks good time to do pushes now but I do not have A dive buddy with enough time cave diving to do aney work in them ougther than just dive and explore the rooms that are already marked and have line I onley go to the restriction in bottom of cannonball 300 feet and too the second big room at reboudx been looking around much in these rooms to see more of whats there well if ever in missouri to dive give me A line and I will help I live about 1 hour and forty five min from both springs well hope to here from you thanks cavebum Marty
E-Mail: Marty Chappue
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Bob and Kay Boyd
Date: Monday, 15-Nov-99 18:01:13 EST
COMMENTS: Neat pictures, guys . . . but aren't there some current ones?
Love from us to all of you!
Bob and Kay
E-Mail: Bob and Kay Boyd
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Paul Lederer
Date: Wednesday, 12-Jan-00 19:12:20 EST
COMMENTS: Hi Robert,
Just another Westchester grad looking for contacts with past
friends. I am class of '70. If anyone has any info on people
in that class, I would like to hear it.
E-Mail: Paul Lederer
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Lori Boock
Date: Thursday, 13-Jan-00 14:10:30 EST
COMMENTS: Hi,
I too am a cave diver, trimix diver etc. My boyfriend and I have just moved to Houston from Maryland. We'd be interested to hear from other caved divers, etc. in the area.
Lori
E-Mail: Lori Boock
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Joyce (Lott) Bernard
Date: Tuesday, 18-Jan-00 04:49:38 EST
COMMENTS: Hi--I have three grown sons, Chancellor 24, Terence 23 and his twin Shane 23. I do volunteer social work for the elderly and disabled and designed and maintain a web site for the local Humane Society at www.amaonline.com/aphs. I list the the Lost and Found pets daily and take pictures of 10 dogs and cats a week and put them on the internet for adoption. I'm working on a site for Catholic Family Services now.
I remember what a "whiz-kid" you were and looks like you stayed up with computer jive.
After I moved to West Texas I took up English riding and trained jumnping horses and Dressage horses for about 20 years. I do full-time volunteer work now.
Hear from anyone else from Westchester? I've never been to the reunions but go to Houston once or twice a year to visit.
Seeya!
--Joyce
E-Mail: Joyce (Lott) Bernard
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Jere Patterston
Date: Sunday, 23-Jan-00 13:53:38 EST
COMMENTS: What kind of fish is your favorite? Couldn't find this on your site.
Jere
E-Mail: Jere Patterston
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Maribel
Date: Wednesday, 26-Jan-00 22:38:49 EST
COMMENTS: Fantastic!
E-Mail: Maribel
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MAY-BRITT
Date: Monday, 21-Feb-00 16:01:56 EST
COMMENTS: Hi!
I'll write to you later, 'cause I've just learned to work this thing.
Hope y'all are doing fine. I'm doing good.
I get all sentimental - looking at your homepage.
Write to you later. Love from May-Britt
E-Mail: MAY-BRITT
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John "Johnie" Charles Laird
Date: Wednesday, 23-Feb-00 14:30:22 EST
COMMENTS: I was doing a search on my fathers name, Charles Luther Laird, Jr. and came across you site. I too work in the Information Technology world as a programmer/consultant, as does my brother, Bruce, as a Network/Systems Administrator. The coincidences keep coming. I have a friend in Houston, Robert Young, who is a avid diver and we took a trip to Cozumel in 1998. I also have a friend, Steve BAGLEY, here in my home town, Champaign, Illinois. My father grew up in Lakeview, TX, but moved around the southwest a lot with his parent Luther Charles Laird, Sr. and Tennessee Virginia Laird and his brother, Robert, and Sister, Peggy. My father is currently in Arizona in the hospital with pancreatic cancer and perhaps those who read this message might say a prayer for him to get better. I wanted to let you know that you have a great site. Thanks.
E-Mail: John "Johnie" Charles Laird
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Sami N. Dajani
Date: Thursday, 24-Feb-00 11:43:03 EST
COMMENTS: Hello Robert,
Looks like a comprehensive site.
I just recently moved to Houston from Austin. I am also very fond of cave diving. My experience and certifications are not even close to yours, but my interest is very high.
I was looking for fellow cave divers when I happened by your page. I am pleased to find you and hope to meet in the future. If you know of organizations, groups, people or meetings regarding caving and cave diving in the area, I would really appreciate the info.
Great site, keep up the good work.
Sami Dajani
E-Mail: Sami N. Dajani
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Mike Laird
Date: Tuesday, 07-Mar-00 09:34:14 EST
COMMENTS: Great stuff! Very impressive - makes me feel like I have no life at all. I am a programmer in Rapid City, SD - database stuff - mostly MS Access.
I read with interest the cave diving in Mexico. My wife, some friends and I vacationed in Playa Del Carmen a few years ago and snorkled an underwater cave called Dos Ojos. I'm not a diver but thuroughly enjoyed the experience, traveling in the jungle and seeing how the Mayans live, etc. We were inspired to take diving lessons when we returned home but Liz, my wife, was studying for her Masters in nursing and we didn't have the time. Maybe this year. Can't wait to go back to Playa for a visit - what a place!
Nice visiting your page. I found the link on Laird.com.
E-Mail: Mike Laird
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Sandy White
Date: Tuesday, 07-Mar-00 16:46:57 EST
COMMENTS: I found your page while looking for Flower Garden info. I enjoyed your page very much. I love scuba diving although I have not been in over a year. I have made 100 plus dives at Glover's Atoll in Belize, at Cozumel and at the Flower Gardens and Stetson Banks from the MV Fling and MV Spree. A four day trip on the Fling (as cook) to see the coral spawn, was one of my favorites. Thanks again for the entertaining page.
Sandy, Houston TX USA
E-Mail: Sandy White
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Mike McCarson
Date: Thursday, 09-Mar-00 01:32:32 EST
COMMENTS: I own a Dive Store at Lake Amistad in Del Rio, TX. As you can tell I built my own web page and I am NOT good with computers.
There is plenty of good diving down here and we get quite a few divers from the Houston Area. There is a huge underground spring that flows into Lake Amistad that is unexplored with the exception of a few brave souls going 50 feet or so in. They say it opens into a huge cavern system.
E-Mail: Mike McCarson
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Greg Keller
Date: Tuesday, 11-Apr-00 18:02:32 EDT
COMMENTS: I am a student at Texas A&M at galveston working on my BS in Marine Biology. I plan on getting full cave certified in the not to distant future and was wondering if there are any cave dive sites in texas or somewhere closer than florida? Thanks
E-Mail: Greg Keller
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Beth Clance Kight
Date: Tuesday, 25-Apr-00 08:17:04 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi,
You have a very interesting home page for two reasons!
First, I am a 47 year old assistant principal in Georgia who was adopted at birth. I have 2 half sisters that I would love to locate. One was named Patricia Laird and would be about 55 at this time. She attended Hogg Jr. High in Texas when she was 15. (I have a photo with this information.) The other half-sister was named Marty. Their father was a Laird. We share the same mother, who was named Colleen,(I'm not sure of her exact first name), but who also had the nickname of Clyde.
I don't expect that they are a close relation to you, but have you ever heard of them? Or do you know someone elderly who might know of them? Any information would be appreciated.
Secondly, your enthusiasm for cave diving is familiar to me! My husband's first cousin was Sheck Exley, who is sometimes called the "grandfather" of cave diving. Are you familiar with Sheck? As you probably know, he died several years ago on a dive in Mexico. However, cave diving was his passion! As it is obviously yours! Obviously you are very bright and talented. Good luck in all of your endeavors!
Have a good day.
Beth
E-Mail: Beth Clance Kight
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Mary Carolyn Brown Pincek
Date: Wednesday, 10-May-00 09:11:07 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi, My mother was Oma Laird. She and her siblings were the children of Joseph Dillon Laird, the son of James Monroe Lard of Paulding County, GA. I unofficially act as the "historian" for our twig of the Laird family tree. My brother, John Laird Brown, is the vice chancellor of Houston Community College, Vocational Campus in Houston. I live in Taylor, Michigan. I am very impressed with your 'collection' of Lairds; my what a diverse lot. Regards, Mary
E-Mail: Mary Carolyn Brown Pincek
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Lou LaPorta
Date: Thursday, 11-May-00 09:29:42 EDT
COMMENTS: Hello Bob,
Thank you for the cave diving accounts. You seem to be the only good source of info on missouri caves. I have dove Roubidoux several times (thanks to your articles) and loved it. Now I want to try Cannonball this weekend (May 13) and I am not sure about the flow conditions or entry at Wapepello. I have Joe Rojas's article from Tech Diver and he mentions a boat dock on the west end of the lake. Do you have any better info?
Thnaks Again
Lou
E-Mail: Lou LaPorta
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Sami Dajani
Date: Thursday, 18-May-00 17:08:55 EDT
COMMENTS: Hi Robert,
I was taking a break from work, and reading some of your adventure stories :)
I think my break was longer than intended. Well, Thought I would say HI, let me know when you can make it to lunch some time (my treat) and I'll bring you that book.
Safe Diving
E-Mail: Sami Dajani
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Robert Laird
Date: Tuesday, 23-May-00 22:45:35 EDT
COMMENTS: Good to see another Robert Laird is having a good life. I am an engineer/inventor in Brisbane, Australia. My web page is unfinished, so it's not worth hitting yet. Anyway, I hope for better things. Be carefull in those caves!
E-Mail: Robert Laird
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Tom Holsather
Date: Wednesday, 21-Jun-00 00:49:25 EDT
COMMENTS: I was the first admin supervisor (YN1) on BAGLEY. My PN was PN2 Perkins. Perk retired as a Chief Personnelman, and I retired as a CWO4 (Ship's Clerk).
E-Mail: Tom Holsather
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Thomas Laird
Date:
COMMENTS: I am from Sugar Land and currently live in St. Louis. My mom and dad still live in Sugar Land. My Dad came from Nebraska and his name is Kenneth Laird. There aren't many relatives on his side of the family that I am aware of, but, as you know, there are lots of Lairds out there and I suppose there are some that are related, but I have never tried to figure it out. My Dad just turned 87. He was a sales executive for Imperial Sugar for 32 years. I currently do graphics for the packaging industry. Thought you might like another Laird for your records.
E-Mail: Thomas Laird
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