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I will dive the Subic Bay area on Saturday, 11.10. Unfortunately, the "cheaper" rooms at the Arizona appear to be sold out Friday night. As a result, I am looking at other options for my accommodation for that night. I am a bit impressed with what I see regarding a dive shop called "Johan's...

I guess that all depends on how long you plan to live...

I will be traveling to Manilla for business in the next couple of weeks. I may possibly be able to dive on November 3rd and November 10th. From Manilla, it looks like Subic Bay might be a possible dive site. I have a few questions... Is Subic Bay my best option? (I think I'll be staying in...

I agree. Contact the folks at the Dive Bus. Ask Mark about the Iguana lunch special... If you are interested, read the comprehensive report of my Dive Trip to Curaçao in 2006.

Last fall I was traveling for business. I packed my laptop computer in a padded computer case, put the computer case in a padded backpack, then placed the backpack in a large duffelbag, surrounded by clothes. I checked the duffelbag at the ticket counter. When I reached my destination, I...

Yep. I meant "dye" pack. I guess a "die" pack would be a different thing entirely...

I am not afraid of depths or of heights. I am afraid of widths...

Each individual is responsible for their own actions. Unless an individual poses a risk to another individual, no government or any entity has any right to restrict their activities. Sorry for sounding kinda libertarian. Like I teach my kids, if you have the knowledge to make a choice, then...

I once stood on a rock outcrop on the west side of Oahu and watched the water move in and out. I stood on the edge of a cliff. When a wave came in, the ocean water would splash my feet. When the waves rolled out, I watched the water level drop 40 feet. Seriously, 40 feet... I realized in that...

Disclaimer: The views expressed below are my own and do not constitute a guarantee that you will not experience DCS. Here is your expected profile, as I see it - 150 minutes at 35 feet, with a safety stop at 0 feet for 16 hours. If your max depth is only 35 feet, I do not think that you would...

If the camera is turned on when it floods, it is a paperweight. If the camera happened to be turned off, remove the batteries, rinse out the salt, and let it dry COMPLETELY before you turn it on. You MIGHT find that it survived. As a side note, Sealife guarantees their cameras. If you flood it...

I am in Bermuda on business, but I wanna dive while I am here. I am staying at the Grotto Bay near the airport. I will be working tomorrow in the morning (Wednesday - 12.12.07), but I would like to get my gear wet tomorrow afternoon or maybe tomorrow night. My only transportation is my bus pass.

Interesting point. Any physicists online? Does anybody know the weight difference between between 33fsw at 35 degrees f and 33fsw at 80 degrees f?

A few of the Instructors/Divemasters at my LDS occasionally do an East Texas dive that takes them below 200 feet. None of them have ever died in the process. However, always remember, dive tables, whether they are on a chart or in a dive computer, are entirely theoretical. You can fallow a...

Always remember, dive tables, whether they are on a chart or in a dive computer, are entirely theoretical. You can fallow a table perfectly and *still* get bent. Conversely, you can blow your tables out the wazoo and *not* get bent. Although an inverted profile may not kill you, diving...

You will die if you flush... If you are interested in learning *how* to flush: 1. Make sure your wetsuit is not tucked inside your boots at the ankles 2. Make sure you are not wearing ankle weights 3. Get vertical - Suspend headfirst (upside-down) in the water 4. Tuck your chin slightly, and...

It looks like I will be traveling to Puerto Rico for business the week after Thanksgiving (11.26 - 11.30). I will be staying, and working, in the San Juan area. I will have a rental car during my stay. I probably will not have a lot of time free during the day, maybe one or two afternoons. My...

Congratulations on the new certification... Keep diving!!!

Trust me, use the normal flash. Take the picture using no "special effects." If you want to modify the picture after-the-fact, use Photoshop or a similar tool. In fact, if your camera supports the *.raw format, make sure that you use that one. It stores the original data gathered when the...

The "other" solution would be to dive frequently enough to ensure that your gear doesn't dry. :D