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Thanks to all - and it sounds awesome - now we just need to get Mother Nature to cooperate on the weather. Also, never meant to mention we didn't like or want snorkelers... when we're not with tanks, we're snorkeling ourselves... and from what I've read, this might be a place to save a few...

We were fortunate enough to score an oceanfront campsite at Bahia Honda for a long weekend at the end of this month and started hunting around at dive opportunities while we are there. Is it worth it to go out to Looe Reef (as I seldom see it mentioned on here) and, if so, are there other...

Sounds great - and hopefully, mother nature will cooperate! Thanks - looking forward to meeting y'all! Also, HMS Minnow isn't available that last week in Jan - any other recommendations for a 6 pack or small boat in the Key Largo area? Our local DS owner suggests we make the Benwood a "must...

Just adding that we signed up for the Biscayne NP dive for Saturday Jan 27th... They need 8 to go - we're 5 of them. Would love to see 3 others sign up between now and then! They can take up to 26, but there's no need to max out the boat... just looking for a reasonable number... :) The...

Charlie - Thank you for the recommendation for the "3 hour tour" :) Wouldn't mind being stranded for a few months down in the Keys... I bet they get lots of comments on their boat's name, so we'll have to try to refrain when there - had to "get it out" here... The recommendation is appreciated...

We're most likely going to camp at Long Pine Key Campground in Everglades NP. We love camping, besides, it's cheaper - and we didn't plan on this trip till recently, so camping anywhere where one needs reservations (like in the keys) is pretty much out of the question. We've been in that...

We're heading to Florida - Everglades area - Jan 25th - 27th and would love to dive somewhere for at least one of those days. Since we're a family of 5 (OW certified - 3 kids Jr OW), we'd ideally like a 6 pack boat - or even shore diving (if possible). A google search shows tons of...

Just checking to see if you went there. We're contemplating a trip in Feb 07 and looking for diving info. Doesn't seem like many folks have gone diving there, but all the ads for places there rave about the snorkeling, so one would think SOMEONE has to go diving. Would love any info you can...

Did you go? Did you dive? We're thinking of heading there in Feb and wouldn't mind any info you have to offer regarding diving...

Mine has the yellow thingies, but his does not - nor does his have zippered pockets as mine does (mine's a Laser - his an Escape). His has the red handles to pull to out a pocket and the weights are in that pocket. These pocket handles are only velcro'd in... and it came undone in the...

My son's weight pocket dropped out today (accidently) when diving. Fortunately, he wasn't deep, so no harm done. However, upon searching for the pocket - it was nowhere to be found (easily). It seems to be in deep grass... and it's black... with low vis. He has a Zeagle Escape - a brand...

We bought 3 Brand New Oceanic Oceanpros while in Hawaii diving. My husband and son absolutely love theirs. Mine, however, ended up being too large for me (I'm quite short in the upper body). I just got a custom made new Zeagle from our local dive shop, so I'm looking at selling my Oceanic...

Wanted to post back on here again thanking everyone for their suggestions! There appear to be a TON of great places to explore - it will be tough to pick just one... More suggestions are most certainly welcome - privately or publically - as we'll probably be making our final decision in Sept...

I have no idea if the reef damage alleged on Bonaire is true or not - just saw a trip report (on a different board) from someone that had been there before and after the two hurricanes who was quite disappointed with nature - fish were still there and fine, reef was disappointing... A lady from...

This board is useful - I just need to figure out more time in the day to be able to surf it! I also look at the locations of many of you and wish I could explore your section of the planet! And I'm really glad to read that someone is raising girls that dive so my boys will have diving mate...

Thanks for all these suggestions - esp those with places to stay attached to them. I'm still open to more, though it definitely looks like it may be difficult to choose... it would be great to have unlimited money and just go from one to another... Anyone have success growing money trees or...

Oh yes, with regards to the calculations, etc, I should probably mention that our kids are all top of their classes (at school) with math, etc, so this sort of thing comes rather easily to them. It might not for all kids so one should know their own kid's capability. Ours picked it up quite...

Let's see... for the tests my 13 year old got 100% on all the 4 quizzes, then a 98% on the final test. My 11 year old got 2 wrong on one of the quizzes, one on another, then two 100% along with a 98% on the final. My 10 year old also got two 100%, another one with one wrong, and one he had to...

Creekland's Hubby here. As mentioned earlier Reminds me of another quote I find myself using when trying new activities, foods, events, meeting new people, etc. "That which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!" We have also noticed that having our kids "doing things" does make them...

Thanks again for the suggestions (to all). I will add Southern Fl and the Keys to our "check out" list - and double check the hurricane damage to Bonaire. A lady from our local dive shop is heading there in 2 weeks (staying at Buddy Dive), so I'll await her response when she returns. This...