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  1. BettyRubble

    Stupid Newbie Question Part IV-Hoses

    Ok, by now most of you know I am a new diver with lots of questions. Here is the latest. As always, I very much appreciate your help! With about 80 dives under my belt, my 'awareness' has moved to gear configuration. Having done some research, I like the Hogarthian setup. In fact, I long...
  2. BettyRubble

    Out of curiosity . . .

    . .. . . . . . ....... ................. How many views is this going to get. I've got a bet going . . .
  3. BettyRubble

    Betty bought a drysuit . . let the corking begin again!

    Well I bit the bullet .. spent the dough ... drank the kool-aid . . . I am the proud new owner of a dry suit. Couldn't resist the great deal Indian Valley Scuba gave me. Heaven help us now! As some of you know, I finally mastered the buoyancy issue (thanks to the Peak Buoyancy class IVS...
  4. BettyRubble

    Free Dive Log Pages

    As a newbie who recently hit the 50 dives mark, I had the (happy) realization that this also means I need more log pages!!! :D Being cheap and knowing I have recently invested in a new dive computer (nitrox) that is computer compatible, I decided to search for some free printable dive log...
  5. BettyRubble

    Newbie stupid question of the day . . 1st Stages

    Ok, so 53 dives in and my obsession turns to first stage regulators. (You techies can stop rolling your eyes cuz it took me so long to get to first stages! :D) I have an aqualung titan lx. Is doing the job. No complaints. However, I am now looking at an AI (air integrated) dive computer...
  6. BettyRubble

    Just call me a cork or dork. . .they both apply . . .

    Ok so I've been frustrated by my inability to control buoyancy when I hit the 18-20 foot range. I've popped up so many times, that now my dive buddies joke that if they lose sight of me they just need to look up. . .UGH . . . obviously this could be a very serious issue so I need to work out...
  7. BettyRubble

    Where can I find . . .

    My son is currently fascinated by submarines and the like. Wants to tour one. Anyone have any idea if there are any subs on the east coast to be toured? I'd settle for a large military aircraft carrier if needed. I'm kinda clueless on where to start the search. As always, thank you for...
  8. BettyRubble

    NC vs SC

    How much different is the vis and water temp between say Moorehead, NC and the Hilton Head, SC area? Thinking of driving down sometime in the next 4 weeks.
  9. BettyRubble

    Ok, so have you had to call a dive for this . . .

    Fortunately it was at the end of the dive anyway so it wasn't a big deal, but curious if anyone has had this happen. If so how did you handle it. Gotta be something other then calling a dive. Here's the gross stuff. 2nd dive of the day, about 30 minutes into the dive my sinuses went into...
  10. BettyRubble

    New Word Game

    How many words can we make out of this word. And yes, it is an actual word which, ironically, means 'fear of long words'. Rules: No repeats; minimum of 4 letters; can't reuse the same letter but if the letter is twice in the word, then you can use it twice; any other rule I arbitrarily...
  11. BettyRubble

    Newbie Guide to Gear Maintenance? Help!

    Ok, so I've had alot of pool time this week and been reading through some different things including a few hit and miss descriptions on gear maintenance. But I haven't found one quick list. Listed below is what I have come up with. What am I missing? As always, thank you in advance for your...
  12. BettyRubble

    Look out Hawaii . . . Here comes BettyRubble

    Looks like I'll be in Maui at the end of February for 10 days. Going to celebrate my b-day with a little dive vacation in paradise. All my previous trips to the islands were pre-diving so this is very exciting! My understanding is Maui offers alot of options for newbies. I have 20+ dives...
  13. BettyRubble

    Tanks . . the good, bad and ugly

    So I had the 'pleasure' (rolling eyes) of diving with an AL80 tank this weekend instead of my favorite steel 72. Shop was out of steel 72 and 80's (only had a 120 - nearly as tall as me!). Well it wreaked havoc on my weighting, which I was already experimenting with. Very annoying to say...
  14. BettyRubble

    To weight or not to weight

    Okie Newbies, I as a fellow newbie have been rather morbidly obsessed with the A&I thread (accidents and incidents) . . and I've noticed a disturbing trend. We newbies have too much weight on us when we dive. AND We newbies don't yet have it ingrained in our habits, when or how to ditch...
  15. BettyRubble

    Newbie stupid question of the day . . Take 2

    So, one of my learnings from ITK (and there were many!), was communication. Just when I didn't think I could suck more at communication in general, I find out that I suck the most at underwater communication. Sooooo . . . does anyone have any vidoes or handy dandy placards that give the...
  16. BettyRubble

    Holy Crap, my booties stink!!!!

    Ok so what's with this horrific odor equipment puts off after a salt water dive! I rinsed everything well and had it dry as well as possible before my flight home from ITK, but opened the suitcase and YIKES! I nearly passed out. If we could bottle it I'm sure I could get at least two...
  17. BettyRubble

    Did you lose something at Dutch July 4th weekend?

    Recovered something at 40 feet or so. If you lost something, drop me a note describing it. We'll workout getting it back to you.
  18. BettyRubble

    Surprise Surprise . . Newbie has a mishap . . .

    Good morning all, In the scheme of things this is minor. But it may help another newbie. First, I encourage you to blast me. For those of you who like to blast people just for the fun of it, go for it. I've got a thick skin. As you will see, as soon as it happened I flashed back to...
  19. BettyRubble

    Advice needed: 1st Reel

    Well since I will be doing my first ocean OW dive in July, I am investing in the safety equipment. Picking up the Dan Signal tube (with mirror, whistle, etc). Apparently I need a reel. I'm clueless on reels. Also, since as a single mom I've been spending my children's college fund on...
  20. BettyRubble

    First Dive Trip: Bonaire or Key West?

    Now that I am cert'd I am planning a trip for December. Someone suggested Bonaire and I am also considering something in the Keys since I have been traveling to Key West for years and am at least familar with the area (never dove it of course). However, I would really appreciate your input...
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