Mike,
I am from Kaliforina... (OC and Pismo Beach)
I was never a fan of Sea Hunt-- however, I do have inscribed copies of both editions of soft cover & soft cover, inscribed by Bridges and Barada, plus all the SDM covers inscribed by Bridges...
I knew Bill Barada (Bill the Baracuda) for years..dove with him, socialized with him, keep in touch with him after he retired and went RVing & writing for SDM-- my son Dr.Sam, IV dated and was becoming some what serious with his grand daughter-- but never worked out! Too late now..
Knew Bridges, but not well, I was on several programs with him. Had a friend, who has passed away, who grew up with Bridges in Petaluma, called him "Bud" Bridges. I am remiss in not chatting more about Bridges with him - but we live forever...That is why I am telling you about my relationship with B&B
But I am not a fan of Sea Hunt -- and I can't explain why ...never attended the gatherings
sdm, 111