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by sitkadiver
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Down the memory line
Replies: 377
Views: 220828

Re: Down the memory line

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by sitkadiver
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka AK February trip who's in??
Replies: 120
Views: 32880

Re: Sitka AK February trip who's in??

Fellow divers: I am sorry to say that I will not be participating in this years dives. I may be able to get in the water a couple of times while you're all here, but my activities will be limited. My sister has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Inflamatory Breast Cancer. She lives in Atlanta...
by sitkadiver
Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Ultraviolet Night Diving
Replies: 39
Views: 16398

Re: Ultraviolet Night Diving

I have never built a black light myself, but a buddy of mine built himself a black light in the early 90's to shoot macro with. They don't put out a ton of visible light and I think the shorter wavelengths get absorbed in the water column fairly quickly. Not sure if this helps, but I am guessing mac...
by sitkadiver
Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Down the memory line
Replies: 377
Views: 220828

Re: Down the memory line

Wow Jan, You were fortunate enough to dive Kiska Island? It's on my to-dive-list... Did you get to shore to see the sub? A friend of mine has a photo of himself in the mini-Sub. Also, Tom Madsen ran Aluetian Air and flew out there for a survey in the early 80's. It's hard to beleave how much hardwar...
by sitkadiver
Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Bottle Thread
Replies: 276
Views: 185013

Re: The Bottle Thread

Dave, I haven't found anything with embossing from Alaska. I imagine there were would be very few in Southeast as most of our commodities were brought up from Seattle. And still are in fact... A few divers in the area have found Russian bottles. Those I'm told are very rare and almost impossible to ...
by sitkadiver
Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Alaska-Herb made the front page
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Alaska-Herb made the front page

Our very modest friend Herb, who is also a Public Safety Diver has made the front page of the local news paper. I'm told the victim is stable and recovering well.

WAY TO GO HERB!!!!!

:taco: :joshsmith: :supz: :partydance: :partydance: :supz: :joshsmith: :taco:

http://sitkasentinel.com/7/
by sitkadiver
Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Lovely little octo babies!
Replies: 11
Views: 1803

Re: Lovely little octo babies!

I hope your boss is advertising this or at least letting the local schools know about it. I have never seen an octopus hatchling and I've been diving for 31 years. This would be a wonderful event to share with the public. Thanks for letting us know about the babies. Second edit --- Why is typing in ...
by sitkadiver
Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Bottle Thread
Replies: 276
Views: 185013

Re: The Bottle Thread

I tend to find a lot of ink and medicine bottles in our channel. One of my favorite things to find are the Medical Department, USN bottles. I have a couple in various sizes that I have sent to my mom to display in her house..... http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee468/sitkadiver/General%20Diving%2...
by sitkadiver
Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Non-Scuba Related...
Replies: 25
Views: 3193

Re: Non-Scuba Related...

My thoughts and prayers are with you Keith. Give your mom a hug for me.
by sitkadiver
Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Not SCUBA related but great news!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1195

Re: Not SCUBA related but great news!!!

Rock-on Brother! :norris:
by sitkadiver
Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Small dive job
Replies: 11
Views: 1542

Re: Small dive job

That's a great shot of Herb. You should frame it for him.
by sitkadiver
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Batteries 18650
Replies: 32
Views: 4171

Re: Batteries 18650

I've been using an 18650 powered H2O Doc light for a couple years now(maybe 3 yrs. ???) and I have nad no safety issues at all with the 18650's. The only time I had one smoke is when I went at a dead cell with some channel locks to see what made it tick.... Definately not the batteries fault. The 18...
by sitkadiver
Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Rush Night Dive Sitka AK
Replies: 8
Views: 954

Re: Rush Night Dive Sitka AK

I am curious any one out there have an idea what kind of eggs these were My guess is whitespotted greenling eggs. Beautiful, agreed? -Curt :rawlings: Interesting, the wreck had several large Whitespotted Greenlings on it. Also, these eggs were on a rib sticking out of the mud like a tree stump. The...
by sitkadiver
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Looking for friend!
Replies: 7
Views: 1726

Re: Looking for friend!

Here's another You Tube video with Dan Bunch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDveGpb6 ... =endscreen
by sitkadiver
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Looking for friend!
Replies: 7
Views: 1726

Re: Looking for friend!

I sent a PM with a link to this thread to John on Vintage Scuba Supply. John is in Beaverton, OR and has been diving for many years. I'll let you know when I hear back from him. You may also want to fire an E-Mail off to Dan Barringer of Vintage Scuba Supply since he's in Selma, OR and has been arou...
by sitkadiver
Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka AK February trip who's in??
Replies: 120
Views: 32880

Re: Sitka AK February trip who's in??

H20doctor wrote:Im not going to alaska my spot is open ...
Doc,

I was totally kidding when I said you had to sleep in the middle. :eek:

I'm sorry, please come to Sitka.
by sitkadiver
Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: New Broco cutter
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Re: New Broco cutter

actually it only takes a 12 volt battery to start the flame and then no power is required. It is a pretty cool toy and one that Dave plans on using to make the Prop from the Rush arrive into his front yard. So Dave N you better talk to Dave S about borrowing it before he gets the wheel that you hav...
by sitkadiver
Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka AK February trip who's in??
Replies: 120
Views: 32880

Re: Sitka AK February trip who's in??

Dusty,

Figured people would be off gassing, and then there's the whole paying bills thing that keeps coming up....
by sitkadiver
Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: New Broco cutter
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Re: New Broco cutter

selkie wrote:
[sarcasm]Just set the welder to AC and make sure you are between the work and the ground[/sarcasm] :eek:

Yeah, do that. huh uhhh huuu uh that would be cool.... (in my Beavis and Butthead voice)....
by sitkadiver
Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka AK February trip who's in??
Replies: 120
Views: 32880

Re: Sitka AK February trip who's in??

I would totally dive it!!! Rick, I've got several and you're welcome to which ever one you find more fanciful... Also, Lt. stopped by my desk to day to say, "Dave, your time off is on the new schedule." WOOO HOOO, I'm off from the 30th to the 5TH!!!!! :supz: :supz: :supz: And I'm within s...
by sitkadiver
Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:22 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Sitka AK February trip who's in??
Replies: 120
Views: 32880

Re: Sitka AK February trip who's in??

How about this one? Maybe Norris will try it out.

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by sitkadiver
Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:17 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: New Broco cutter
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Re: New Broco cutter

I'll give you a dollar if you use your tongue instead of the strike plate. It's only 12 volts.... :smt064

BTW, why did you post this in the "Recreational" Education section? :penelope:
by sitkadiver
Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:16 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Underwater cutting torch
Replies: 7
Views: 1378

Re: Underwater cutting torch

I know I'm not the smartest bear at the picnic table, but for the life of me I cannot visualize the I-beam, piling and chain relationship. Hope guys post some pics. :)
by sitkadiver
Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Underwater cutting torch
Replies: 7
Views: 1378

Re: Underwater cutting torch

Why not give Dave a ring? He has a Broco and cutting rods. You could probably borrow it if he's out cuc diving.

Be sure to wear a FFM - normal scuba is a bad idea.
by sitkadiver
Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Bear Attack
Replies: 7
Views: 1193

Re: Bear Attack

renoun wrote:
Diver_Dave wrote:A bear was just in my yard ....just woke me up..
You better quit flinging animal parts out the kitchen window then...
:rofl: :rofl: Nice one Ross. Someone finally tells it like it is. :rofl: :rofl: