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  1. Mark Derail

    Cozumel, two weeks, mid-October 2013 (just a few weeks)

    Trying to book something...aren't any of the hotels with sandy beaches? Was suggested the Cozumel Palace, but it's a rocky shore. The Plaza now has a bad rap with last July's invasion... I really want an AI, to visit for a bit, before going back next July with friends & family for our wedding...
  2. Mark Derail

    St-Martin - any local guides for hire for shore diving and/or 3rd buddy?

    Still not decided, buy my fiancé and I might be staying at Mercure Marina between Oct 10th and Oct 24th. We both dive, though not aggressively like some of you do! We prefer a two-tank shallow, shallower (50-60, then 25-30) than the grueling (for us!) 100 footer dives. Plus we don't dive on...
  3. Mark Derail

    Title: Finding Freedom, creating the spectacle (Freewheeling)

    Really nice video, totally different perspective. A modified wheelchair for UW use. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPh533ht5AU&hd=1 ---------- Post Merged at 11:00 PM ---------- Previous Post was at 05:21 PM ---------- Another attempt at embedding the video directly. Weird, cannot embed the...
  4. Mark Derail

    How to Use a Squat Toilet

    The article is linked; since online articles tend to disappear, I've copied the important relative loo bits in this post. Please, let me restate that, Pretty Please With Butter On Top, share your personal experience on the squatters, so us future travelers won't be caught unprepared! How to Use...
  5. Mark Derail

    Octopus hitches ride on dolphin's genitals

    Behold the Almighty Octopus ! Defies imagination as to how an octopus managed this incredible feat. . Octopus hitches ride on dolphin's genitals | Fox News .
  6. Mark Derail

    Making of :: Scuba Board Windows 7 Theme

    As per Microsoft.com : Tips and tricks for creating a theme As per how-to geek: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/24609/create-a-windows-7-theme-pack-from-scratch/ Windows7 themes (some publicity) http://windows7themes.net/export-windows-7-themes.html Since many of us use a Windows 7 computer...
  7. Mark Derail

    Kickstarter project - scuba 3d

    I'm surprised the people on this kickstarter didn't think of talking about it here. 3D Scuba Exploration! by Wes Seleen — Kickstarter From their page. You can pledge 1$ or more, see the rewards. About this projectUnderwater Exploration at HomeThe goal of this project is to bring the...
  8. Mark Derail

    What do you guys think of this? TrekPak (on Kickstarter.com)

    I like funding great ideas in exchange for a cool product, I'm a regular on Kickstarter, especially for photography. What do you guys think of this idea? I'm partial to the Deuter backpack + trekpak solution. TrekPak by TrekPak — Kickstarter I find that replacing the foam cubes in the...
  9. Mark Derail

    The Most Boring Thread

    Bored like me? Get it out of your system here. Mods, relate to us the lack of recent flames... Cold today, a fine layer of snow fell last night, gone is the above-normal 80's f of last week. :(
  10. Mark Derail

    Subwing - freediving being towed

    Interesting device, do you think it's dangerous? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-VgA32p_6fE
  11. Mark Derail

    In San Diego on business March 18-21, leaving on the 22nd in the afternoon

    Does anyone want me to harass the PETA girls, in French, about their use of the white plush toy baby seals? I can put a convincing French-glish accent, how I love the meat sauteed and their fur around my steering wheel. (fake of course) Over the seal controversy concerning the legally open...
  12. Mark Derail

    GC, March 4th to March 10th - and Scuba Board members? Free drink on me!

    If there are any SB members on GC in the week of March 4th, perhaps we can arrange a meet & greet, maybe at Sunset House. A brewski on me ! If we could a group for a night dive, that would be awesome, and it would be my first one. I'm OW cert only, so it would be shallow. My GF dives, but...
  13. Mark Derail

    Underwater Google Street View

    Underwater 'Seaview' lets you explore coral reef - environment - 23 February 2012 - New Scientist http://bcove.me/jkix8zqu
  14. Mark Derail

    Diver frees entangled orca that had been crying for help

    Kudos to this diver. Is Rhys Cochrane a Scuba Board member? Anyone know this great courageous person? Get this guy an *awesome* badge !!! Diver frees entangled orca that had been crying for help Edit: Another link from above. It knew it was being helped ...
  15. Mark Derail

    Sh*t Scuba Divers Say

    Based on the now -extremely- popular meme, Sh7t People Say, etc, let's compile one for Scuba Divers. If you don't know the meme, please by all means, study the videos behind this link: http://mashable.com/2012/01/27/best-****-people-say-videos/ Then, the *best* ones can be printed, and all...
  16. Mark Derail

    Arriving March 3rd 2012, staying in Bodden

    Anyone else traveling there? We arrive Sat March 3rd, and leave Sun March 11th. Also, if you read this and own a business on the island - please PM me - as I'll be creating a biz there and need an onsite accountant, etc. I'd rather deal with a referral, then meet them face-to-face in my week...
  17. Mark Derail

    Kudos to Koh Tao Nian Rhapsody, go give them a LIKE

    I really enjoyed this. Kudos !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYwxJDPr-Pc#!
  18. Mark Derail

    Using Lightroom 3.5, amazing results with little effort, for UW touchups.

    Check out this thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/hawaii-ohana/399461-derails-dive-south-maui-lanai.html Basically I hired Halemano in Maui as a guide/photographer and negotiated a price ahead of time, including that he would give the raw images. I wanted some Lightroom / Photoshop...
  19. Mark Derail

    Kudos to the Brinicle - Death From Above !!!

    Time lapse. Before I would watch these, and be amazed. Now as a scuba diver and photographer, I can appreciate the huge amount of work involved to produce this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMhBuSBemRk&feature=player_embedded
  20. Mark Derail

    Kudos to the almighty octopus ! Land walking...

    Octopus Walks on Land at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve - YouTube! As seen on BoingBoing.net today.
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