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I'm a 1953 model who got certified at 45. Eventually my high school students who wanted to learn to dive worked me into becoming an instructor so I could certify them in Alaska. If you can dive in Prince William Sound, you can dive anywhere. I remember being part of the "Gray Panthers" at my...

Thanks for the info, regardless of temp, wind, viz, or anything else, we're planning on having a great time! John

My wife and I are coming back for our 12th(?) trip to Bonaire on Oct 24. What are the current diving conditions? Looking forward to warm sunsets and long dives. John

My friend is a very cautious man, he's been involved in outdoor activities his whole life and has learned to measure his risks. He doesn't remember much about the whole day. I can only think he might have seen he was not in a good position and realized he was going to need help rectifying it...

I appreciate the comments Doc, I am coming to grips with all the possibilities that could have occurred. I am still amazed and impressed with the highly trained and professional volunteers who jumped in to help my friend. I am working on trying to find out contact info so I can tell them their...

I wish I understood them! Thanks for the kind words, it is obvious God has something in mind for my friend. All the people were there and jumped in to do the things they knew. After being a pack mule (that's my expertise), I was really glad they were there. Thanks John

Good point, hadn't thought of it that way honestly. Thanks John

They are good, but wouldn't fly him to Honolulu until he showed neurological function. They had him in an induced coma, reduced drugs, his wife got him to respond. He's a miracle man!

Never thought I would be on this one. March 17, 2019 on the Big Island with a bunch of other retired schoolteachers. My wife, buddy, and I were doing a shore dive at Two Step. We had dove this site two days earlier, no problems. We went out 200-300 yards on the surface, planning to follow...

My ten year old Zeagle Tec BC was having 'issues". I live in Valdez Alaska, LDS 300+ miles away. Zeagle isn't real big up here, much as I love my BC. I had read the Scubatoys website enough to know they have a relationship with Zeagle. They suggested I send the BC to them, they would return...

Our trip was the Alor-Komodo trip, 13 nights, leaving from Labuanbajo and ending at Maumere. I figured if you're going that far, take the two week dive portion. hook

I asked some time ago if using the Arenui was a good way to go for a trip to Indonesia for our 40th anniversary. We hadn't been there or ever been on a liveaboard. We got several positive responses, including some PMs from judyg that helped calm my wife's concerns over the rigors of some of...

When we got back to Alaska after our trip to Hawaii, my wife's XS scuba rolling traveler bag ended up with a broken rail on the back. That's one of the plastic pieces that protects the back when it slides in cargo. I emailed the company, hoping I could purchase a replacement part. The bag is...

My wife and I are celebrating our 40th anniversary. We want to try Indonesia. She has found a liveaboard, Arenui, she is interested in booking. Any experience with this boat? We're semi-experienced and pretty active in diving. Any input would be appreciated. It's our first try at Indonesia...

That sign is on Bonaire, at the corner beside Oil Slick. Left there one week ago, long sigh. Hook

I want to add my "Amen!" to Bubbletrubble's suggestion. You haven't mentioned arrival and departure times. But having dived Bonaire numerous times, I also think you can make the most of your dive time by spending your day at Buddy Dive. All the endemic fish are right there. You could get a taxi...

My wife had a new Ikelite substrobe DS51 to try in Bonaire this last June. We tried it out in the pool, and it was working fine. When we took it on the first dive in Bonaire, June 21, it took photos, but there was a problem. When we took it to change batteries, the compartment was full of...

Next trip will be next year. We'll make a trip to the big island mid-March (hopefully my wife will be able to dive by then!). I'll be sure to give you a PM before I come back. Thanks again! John

Kris, I'm back in Alaska, and I wanted to thank you. I appreciated your (and Tim's!) directions to Airport beach as well as the help on the scooter class. Meeting Brett was nice as we did have a mutual friend or two from Alaska. I have to say, the last dive on Maui was just awesome. I was...

Thanks for the directions and the PM Tim. I'll try to contact you when we get on Maui. Thanks, John