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  1. KevinG58

    Roatan? Stick a fork in it.

    No one likes change. I did indeed copy the wrong link. Things will change, but maybe at "island time" pace if this timeline holds. Here's the link I was originally after. (I do think the terminal is nicer (the AC works!) now, than when I started going in the mid-2000s...
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    Question Roatan - Land-based or Liveaboard?

    I'm a multi-time guest at Coco View and the Reefhouse (it's been a few years since my last visit to the latter) on Roatan. I've done one Roatan Aggressor trip. I had a good time on the boat and I'm glad I did it, but one and done for me. I really like the overall operation, and potential for...
  3. KevinG58

    Roatan? Stick a fork in it.

    Things change. This matches up nicely with recently announced plans for airport upgrades.
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    Question Drop off dive at Cocoview Resort

    different strokes for different folks. Myself, I’m done with “spectacular” live aboards while I love Coco View (fifteen-ish visits and counting) Fortunately there are so many places to go, no one can do them all. Enjoy wherever you go!
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    Thoughts on Coco View Resort, Roatan

    As mentioned above there has been bleaching of the reefs. During my visit in late august I noted that dropping down the walls a bit (30-ish feet?) usually provided a relatively untouched environment. The Coco View channel was still in pretty good condition too, but let me be clear I am not...
  6. KevinG58

    November, the rainiest month

    Funny, I often say muck diving the Coco View channel is like Monterey bay, only warmer.
  7. KevinG58

    E-PL10 Image Mystery

    When the 5 got weird I jumped too quickly. The layout of buttons on that OM-D housing do look more glove-friendly (button size and spacing appears similar to my old housings for the 1 and the 5, and they were relativley easy with gloves).
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    E-PL10 Image Mystery

    I am a longtime Olympus user, E-PL1 & E-PL5 (both with Oly housings). But the 5 started exhibiting problems so I moved on. I purchased from Backscatter, a E-PL10 with their custom AOI housing. When I took delivery I was taken aback at how small the buttons are, and close together, on that...
  9. KevinG58

    Titan’s Roatan Connection

    I wouldn't get into anyone's submersible. Reading about early submarine accidents and recoveries, with a very occasional rescue, was one of the components of my interest in scuba. Not pretty, but inspiring. Then there's the OG story around Trieste descending into the Marianas trench for the...
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    “Pre-Cheqo” form gone for good?

    I think it was broken, and has been restored since then. Oddly enough my United app says all my documents are in order and I’m ready to fly to Roatan in a few months, while I’ve verified my passport, I’ve yet to address the form. Strange going’s on. Typical 🙄
  11. KevinG58

    Does nitrox make you feel good?

    Occasional nitrox user here - I notice no difference in energy levels. But when I am on a trip that pumps nitrox only, and diving 3 or 4 dives a day, I often have a terrible time sleeping. I feel absolutely wired edit to add: later at night. I don't recall this happening when I use one or two...
  12. KevinG58

    “Pre-Cheqo” form gone for good?

    I finally deciphered Verifly. I was missing how to fulfill it. And scanned the code and will carry the printout. I usually fly United, and the documentation process is integrated into their standalone app, without as much as a nod to the pre-check, past or present. A tad easier 😂
  13. KevinG58

    “Pre-Cheqo” form gone for good?

    A wise choice I think. I depart for RTB Friday, and Verifly inists my checklist is incomplete, but when I drill down, there's nothing to be done. I'm going to complete the pre-checko, too.
  14. KevinG58

    Pending changes for certifications required for JDC dives

    Bahamas Aggressor, has also gone nitrox only. I have no idea if incidents decreased.
  15. KevinG58

    Reef House Lodge

    It's been a few years since I've been to RHR but during my last couple of stays the resort was a party spot for the local expats to drink, crank up the music, and play corn hole just outside the rooms every evening. The small but great dive op remained then, and my understanding is, still did as...
  16. KevinG58

    Pre Entry Website??

    They didn’t even take the online pre-check paperwork. I’ve been here before and my recollection was, it’s hit and miss if they want it or not. This time, not. I just don’t want to spend a minute longer than I have to in the airport. The medical form, well if you’ve looked at it you know some...
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    Pre Entry Website??

    I've tried Firefox and Edge, still no indication which box is No. I'm reasonably certain my vaccination card will serve IN the end, but fer gawds sake...
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    Prechecko

  19. KevinG58

    Locking 9-14mm lens

    The only problems I've encountered were when I locked a lens - the Olympus 14-42mm which has a ribbon circuit, the ribbon flexes as the lens is locked and unlocked, eventually that ribbon flexed one too many times and the lens became useless as the camera 'thinks' the lens is constantly locked...
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