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Hi, Dee! Thanks for the info. I will pop down to the local computer shop and see what I can find. When I scanned an 8x10 of this, the "Board" rejected it, noting that the file was too big. Well, just one more trial on the road to oblivion...(I don't like the idea of perdition!)...

Notabob, Thanks! This is only my 3rd time to use the scanner and I obviously have a lot to learn. When I scanned the first time and tried to post, I got a message that said my file was too large. So, I played around until I got something the Board would "accept". I am just using the...

If this does not work, please accept my abject apologies. S'fish

Sorry about that! Here is the photo. Scorpionfish

Hi, Gang! One of the joys of shore diving on holiday is selecting one's own time for the dive. Most "commercial" dive boats work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with an occasional night dive tossed in. However, many fish become active from the hours just before sunrise until a...

Hi, again, gang! The guys do not show up too often on Coz--in my experience, anyhow! They were greyish when I first spotted them at a cleaning station--and turned sheet-white when I snuck over close. But, they stood their ground and let me shoot a few pictures. Nice guys! Scorpionfish

Hi, gang! Here's a nurse shark from my latest trip to Coz. It just cruised around us for 10 min! Scorpionfish

Hi, gang! I have been following this thread and I am beginning to think a demonstration of one's ability to clear his/her mask before being "allowed" to dive is a good idea. I have had a few dives screwed up by divers that were short on the required skills and this would probably help reduce...

Hi, JRR! It's been a few years since I dove CB, but I seem to remember that Nitrox was ca. $10 per tank more. And, yes, it is worth the effort if you have good bottom times on air. My suggestion: do your first dive on air and then switch to 32% for the second dive. This will give you...

Hi, SC! Whilst I have never stayed at EP, I have had lunch and apres dive drinks in the wonderful bar/restaurant many times. I promise you that you will like it! On Coz it is very common for divers to use shops not affiliated with the hotel that they are staying in. The dive boat will...

Hi, gang! I cannot add much to what MaresMan wrote except to say that Blue Island Divers is an excellent outfit AND that I think the diving on that side of the island is better than the northeastern side. Oh, yes, I should add that Frank and Marion, the owners, are great folks! For a...

Hi, Gang! One of my profs once told me of the value of "single point statistics": you can extrapolate that point to prove anything you wish! Here, then, is my single point stat on digestive problems ala Coz. Zagnut's comment on "brown water" reminded me of two items: (1) when cross...

Hi, Gang! I have to agree with Debraw: a full suit, no matter what the thickness, is appropriate. Although Hawaii does not have all the soft stinging things that much of the rest of the coral reef world has, there are things that can "get" you. I do not know what your tolerance for...

Hi, gang! I had a conversation similar to the one Peter reported, but mine was with Charles on Matangi. There was some damage to the resort, but not extensive. No one was hurt, thank goodness. The reef issues are still in question, but we should hear about them shortly. Scorpionfish

Hi, MM1! Here is a little info on SV, but be warned it is somewhat dated. SVG is not much dived compared to many of the Carib isles due to a paucity of great dive sites. This is due to the lack of well-developed reefs around the island. I was told the lack of reefs is due to recent (on...

Hi, Gang! This is far from being the final word or even being a definitive appraisal of the situation, but it is a little more hopeful than some of the earlier information: http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s764002.htm I have not been able to contact acquaintances on Matangi yet, but...

Hi, Brad! Paradise properties have a range of homes for rent--1 week+. Send an e-mail to Kelly Morgan at paradise@cozumelhomes.net or go to their website: http://cozumelhomes.net Kelly has lived on Coz for many years and can set you up with pricey beachfronts, elegant inland...

Hi, NG! The hotel with which I am most familiar these days is the Fiesta Americana (FA). So, here is some of what I know--- The FA has an associated dive shop, the Dive House. It runs mostly big boats with 12 divers per boat. We do not use the Dive House since we dive with folks who...

Hi, gang! For my Subal domes, I use the cover that is sold by the mfg. However, if you are looking for something a little less pricey, try one of the polymer soft lens pouches that you can find in camera shops. They usually come with a pull that will keep it on the dome body. HOWEVER...

And very wise ones! This is, by far, the best summary of the Caymans that I have ever read! However, I would like to add a little emphasis to one item: Stingray City. I think it is worth all the hassle of going to GC for two days just to go to Stingray City. It is absolutely a unique...