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Hey SB'ers, We have been trying to contact Christi (as well as someone else) to confirm our reservations for diving with BlueXTSea 29 April - 3 May, but have not received any replies. Our friend has tried emails and phone calls, but no answer. Does anyone know something we don't? I'm...

Did it! Just booked a week at the Palace from 29 Oct - 5 Nov. Finally got some descent prices with airfare. Hooking up with our friends the Bakers. Can't wait. It will be our 8th trip there. Anyone else from SB going to be there? Regards, Dave (aka "Squirt")

Thinking about returning to Bonaire this December. Question? In order to drive on the island, do I need an International Drivers License or does my PA license suffice? Thanks, Dave (aka "Squirt")

In reading this article on why we have to urinate so often when we dive (Life at the Extremes), the author states "When you are standing upright on the seashore, there is a pressure gradient down your body due to the force of gravity, which causes the blood to pool in your legs. If you now...

Simple question...how long or how many dives till you change the HP hoses on your regs? Regards, Dave (aka "Squirt")

Travel After getting up at 0300, we finally arrived at Coz around 1330 only to wait at immigration for two hours. By far the longest we have ever waited. Mental note: Traveling Wednesday to Wednesday is not only cheaper but less people. The only reason we did Saturday was to meet up with a...

Going to be in Coz with GF and friends Nov 10-17. Last time we were there, construction was going on beside the Cozumel Palace. Wondering what it will be and is it near completion? Reason I ask is that we like the room on the third floor on the corner. Would like the same room, but if there...

Title says it all. Interested in going to the dark side. Live in Pittsburgh. Where can I find a place for instruction? Regards, Dave (aka "Squirt")

Thinking about going to Belize for the first time in May/June. Any recommendations from the following would be helpful: - SUNBREEZE BEACH HOTEL - RAMON'S VILLAGE - BLACKBIRD CAYE RESORT - TURNEFFE ISLAND LODGE - HAMANASI RESORT Thanks for everyone's help. Dave (aka "Squirt")

Here is a nice piece of history giving tribute to the divers from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. At the time the underwater shots were the most ambitions ever to be filmed by Hollywood. The US Nave sent observers to pick up pointers. http://www.vulcaniasubmarine.com/THE%20DISNEY%20DIVERS.htm...

Searching the web on DCI articles, I came upon this site: http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/8864/8864.excerpts.html "Decompression sickness is not the only difficulty that faces the diver. Even just immersing the body in water up to the neck causes physiological changes. When you are...

While in Coz, one Thursday night at the Scuba Club, I happened to meet a couple at dinner who decided to rent a scooter for the evening. The next morning at breakfast, they both showed signs of being in an accident. He had his leg wrapped, not looking too bad, but she had major cuts and road...

Returned last Wednesday from a two week stay in Coz, fourth time there and it was better than ever. Scuba Club The first week I would be alone. GF would come down next week. The Scuba Club fit my needs. Its a no-frills kinda place. Basic room with fridge, hair dryer, alarm clock and racks...

On Wednesday 18 October, I'll be heading back to Coz for my fourth time. I'll be staying at the Scuba Club for week by myself, then the following Wednesday the girfriend will come down and we will stay at the Palace for a week and dive with Dive Paradise. Any other SB'ers going to Coz, let's...

What type of tanks are most commonly used by our (USA) military divers? Steel or aluminum? Thanks for anyones input. Dave (aka "Squirt") 14 days till Coz

Any thoughts on where to get the best lobster tail dinner (melted butter and lemon) in Coz would be appreciated. Yes, I know of Christi's guide but it doesn't mention who prepares the best lobster tail in town. Thanks in advance Dave (aka "Squirt") 28 days till Coz

We will be going back to Coz for our fourth time, but this time I will be staying at the Scuba Club for a week by myself (18-25 Oct), then the girlfriend will be coming down where we will then stay at the Palace for a week (25 Oct -1 Nov) Having stayed at the Palace last year we know what to...

Simple question from a simple mind. So on our way back to the surface, we do the standard 3 min safety stop at 15 fsw. Question: Does the rate of breathing have any affect on decreasing your nitrogen load? If I were to breathe more deeply would I be helping in dispersing nitrogen...

On our last dive trip to Roatan, I happened to notice that at around 90 fsw I was hearing classical music (I think it was Mozart). This happened on a few other dives at that depth as well. Is this a common sign of narcosis? BTW, I started to work my way up and it wasn't until I was doing...