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I've noticed that on the occasional thread the last page number which is listed is not accessable - for example, at the time of this writing the posts in this thread end at page 22, but there is a link to page 23 shown in the "page list" of links. I think SB is listing more pages than there are...

So this is actually diving related, but I cannot think of a better forum since its a somewhat random topic. We all know that deep-sea fish can be pretty darn weird. This one (Macropinna microstoma) takes the cake: RM9o4VnfHJU Those two eye-like things above its mouth - not its eyes. They're...

So in a few months I am getting married, and heading off to St Lucia for a honeymoon. SCUBA isn't high on the list, but its free with the resort so a few dives will happen. I was wondering what to expect (temps, current, life, etc), if there were any particular dives we should be looking to...

I have a quick question about banned words here on SCUBAbaord - how exactly does a word get put on "the list". I understand putting profanity and whatnot on the list, but have been surprised by a few of the words which get starred out - certain 1940's-era German political movements for example...

Does anyone know of some (preferably) free software that can display the signal strength being received by my laptop from a WiFi point. I'm trying to setup a reflector and the bars that my existing software only refresh 1 every 10 or so seconds, and only has 3 bars to indicate signal strength...

CTV.ca | Coffee drinkers have slightly lower death rates Long story short - drink coffee, live longer. :D I think I'll go get an espresso... Bryan

So Amanda and I are about 1 year away from our wedding, and are beginning to look for a honeymoon site. We don't have too many specifics in mind yet, except for a few things. We want something tropical, with a range of activities (we like diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, kayaking...

I've been thinking of making my own underwater flash - a secondhand TTL flash (or $50 of ebay) + a few bucks of PVC and plexi,and I figure I can make a decent flash. I'm wanting to link this upto an ikelite housing. I know that ikelite has "special electronics" (their words, not mine) in...

So I received a call from a telemarketer last night, representing a large, well-known car insurance company. Apparently, they've now entered into an agreement with my alumni association, and give all of us members a discount. Being kinda bored last night, and in sorta s**ty (2 t's in that?)...

So it may finally be time for a new camera system. Unfortunately, a dSLR is out of reach, both financially as well as for my other hobbies (I need something smaller and more portable). As such I've been looking at putting together a "prosumer" camera set, perhaps something along the lines of a...

I've been in Toronto for about 1 month now, and have been having constant access problems with SCUBAboard, with frequent messages of "this webpage could not be found" sprouting up on my computer at home. Thing is, at work access to SCUBAboard has been perfectly fine . Which makes me think that...

Last week I picked the lock & unchained myself from the lab bench, and finally got out for a bit of diving. A 2-day (well, 2 half-days) drive to us to Powell River, located on Canada's sunshine coast. Due to poor planning on our part (no one bothered to take into account that the only dive...

In a few weeks I'm headed off to the sunshine coast for a breif dash-&-dive (4 days diving). We're doing 2 days in the Powell River area, and 2 out of Sechelt. Unfortunatly, we're not able to do any boat dives (financial "issues" on my part), so its strictly shore dives this time around...

Back in December I did quite a number on my back, and have just been cleared by my doc to start physical activity again. I've never had any back trouble worth talking about before, and have always had a pretty strong back (lifetime of hiking, backpacking and back country skiing made sure of...

Some friends and I are putting a trip together to the sunshine coast. We're going high-class this time (no tents!). Anyone have experience with Porpoise bay charters (both their diving boat and residences?). Also, we've been having trouble getting ahold of them - anyone know why? Bryan

Looks like I'll be moving to Toronto come June-ish, and will be leaving all of my dive buddies behind :( Was wondering what people in the area would recommend for getting into the local diving scene - dive clubs or what not. I'll be living in/near downtown Toronto, if that means anything...

I've attached a PDF describing a macro lens I recently "invented". Pretty simple and cheap to make. Adds macro capacity to any underwater camera, and can be used in conjunction with a built-in macro for additional magnification! Now if only I could find instructions for a DIY wide-angle...

What do people here use to predict slack on the Mackenzie? The closest current table I could find was active pass, which is a ways away. The tide is acting kinda wierd the day we're planning on diving there (May 5), so I'm having a bit of trouble predicting things... thanx Bryan

I was wondering which current tables peoiple found to be the most accurate for 10 mile and clover point (Victoria). There are two tables I've found which essentially overlap right on ten mile - boundary pass (US tables) and Juan de Fuca East (Canada tables). The reason I ask is that they vary...

Some friends and I are heading out to Victoria at the end for April for a week of diving. As per usual, we're doing mostly shore dives. We've done a lot of sites in Victoria, and are looking for a new dive or two. I was wondering if anyone here has dived McNeill point, just west of Vircotial...