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  1. Tom Winters

    Why do divers eat seafood?

    I make it a rule not to eat seafood underwater. I think it’s rude and to do that with fishes swimming around and seeing some inbred scubadude macking on their schoolmates would set a new level of barbarity. Last month I went skydiving and took my dog along. On the way, I needed gas but forgot my...
  2. Tom Winters

    What's your experience with DeWalt battery warranty?

    I’m waiting for the HondaJet Dewalt battery mod.
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    Question Anyone know where I can get Harlow Vance's "Scuba Regulator Maintenance and Repair"?

    Geez Louise, you wait long enough and everything cycles back. I have all this guy's stuff and used to touch base with him from time decades ago, and time just flew by. He disappeared, I never knew who Cale was, and Bryan, the guy on VDH went and died...when are bellbottoms coming back?
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    Scuba Diving Lung Built from Salvaged CO2 Tanks!

    Years and years ago, I had a friend in Honolulu who flew in B-29’s during Korea as well. He told me a story of one mission where the crew chief was fixing something down in the bomb bay when a newbie onboard cycled the door system which opened the bomb bay doors. Frank said he had eye contact...
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    Hydro Saga

    No more Hydro Stat…sad to hear that. They always did right by me.
  6. Tom Winters

    Incident in Cebu - Sharing info (Diveassure)

    I didn’t wallow through all the posts, so I hope you’re ok. Cebu was where I went down the wall to some unknown depth and blew all the blood vessels in my eyes so the whites turned bright red a few days later back in Olongapo in Subic Bay. Jeez, what a great dive, narced out of my gourd on air...
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    Equipment Rental

    I tried getting back to Cebu after I retired from the Navy, but it’s just too far from Floriduh. It’s like getting to Palau from here…easier to get shot into space from here than get all the way out there.
  8. Tom Winters

    Conception trial begins

    What I think of the actions of the captain-in-name-only cannot be printed here.
  9. Tom Winters

    Emperor Echo damaged; guests and crew safe.

    Geez…170 liveaboards…thatsalata boats.
  10. Tom Winters

    Full Shoulder Replacement

    I only have a titanium right knee. I feel under-bioniced here.
  11. Tom Winters

    Okay, folks in Florida, which of you are going to compete?

    I was logged onto a law enforcement site reading about a contest like this coincidentally taking place at the same time and location called “Shooting Unarmed Suspects Evading Arrest in an Obstacle Course.” Afterwards, people can wander out to Jacksonville Beach and commiserate with the grounded...
  12. Tom Winters

    Looking for a scooter for shore dives

    Buy a SeaDoo…you just flushed the purchase price down the drain. I‘ve ~~>had<~~ two. Buy a BlackTip, you have something. I have two of these babies myself.
  13. Tom Winters

    Titanium I-Phones

    Titanium makes everything better. Just ask my Mayo Clinic’ed right knee.
  14. Tom Winters

    Fiji or Tahiti

    Diving is better overall in Fiji.
  15. Tom Winters

    New Member in CT

    I escaped Bristol in 1971. To quote Chris Berman, “The best view of Bristol is in your rearview mirror on your way out.” My uncle in Plymouth had a Cessna 152 that we used to take to Fishers Island. Just taxi out to Race Point, spearfish, and fly on back to the airport in Meridan and get an...
  16. Tom Winters

    What is New.Scubaboard.com ?

    I typed in newd.scubaboard.com by mistake and got directed to the clothing-optional site. The office server thought that I was looking at porn on company time so I got fired for that. Oh well…
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    Question So I'm 65 and on medicare which will not cover a physical. What do older divers do for the required physical? How extensive should it be?

    I had a pair of fragrant grandpas who passed in the 1950’s and 60’s. I still remember those, ah, aromas. Grandkids never forget that… Geez, now I wonder what smells I emit these days now that I’m older than they were when they passed.
  18. Tom Winters

    Norway Diving: Lofoten Islands and Saltstraumen Trip Report

    When I pick up my Nobel Prize, I am going to make sure to go diving in Norway. Geez, that water looked --->cold! Liked the trip report and photos. Thanks. I had two drysuits for diving in south Florida...can't say that I was ever cold but I never got too warm either. Lofoten always looks...
  19. Tom Winters

    NEED ADVICE buying a drysuit

    If you can get a good deal on a drysuit from the closing dive shop,I’d jump on it. It’ll give you a good incentive to follow through on your diving endeavors. You’re in the UK so make that “endeavours” whilst I’m at it. Good luck with your training.
  20. Tom Winters

    Question Outboard Remote Control.

    You know Ana, if that thing is catching your eye, replacing it isn't such a bad idea. I stay away from eBay though and prefer to deal with Amazon since the returns are sooooo easier. Make sure it's the Yamaha 703 factory part. While you're mucking around with that, check your fuel lines if...
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