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- Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:06 pm
- Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
- Topic: Sea star die-off
- Replies: 274
- Views: 55167
Re: Sea star die-off
I dove Sunrise today, and it was pretty sad. I saw three types that were definitely impacted--sunflower stars, Stimpson's (a.k.a. striped sunstars), and another type of sunstar. I couldn't be sure if they were Northern or Orange as they were colorless and a bit too far gone. I'd estimate 50% of sunf...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Dry Gloves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1336
Re: Dry Gloves
OS Systems. I've been diving these for about 10 years: http://www.scubacenter.com/scubacenter_ ... Gloves.htm
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:35 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Lightroom 4 or 5?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1169
Re: Lightroom 4 or 5?
Make sure your computer has enough RAM to run LR without it totally bogging down. 8g is not enough. 16g is sufficient, but more would be even better. LR is a total memory hog!
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:08 am
- Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
- Topic: SSI Dive Control Specialist completed!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2355
Re: SSI Dive Control Specialist completed!
From one Dive Con to another, congrats! Although I retired my status about 4 years ago... 

- Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:20 pm
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Help! Scratch on wet macro lens!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 657
Help! Scratch on wet macro lens!
Yup, I have managed to scratch my wet macro lens for my Oly Pen housing. It is glass--looks like a big magnifying glass. Is there a way to get a scratch out? If so, how? Or, where can I take it? Any info/advice would be greatly appreciated!
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 3:42 pm
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Diver Etiquette?!?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1201
Diver Etiquette?!?
What is wrong with people? My dive buddies and I arrived at 3-Tree this morning at 7:15ish for an early morning dive. We knew we needed to be as quiet as humanly possible since it was so early on a blustery Sunday morning. It's a private neighborhood, and it's the perfect day to sleep in (if you're ...
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:07 am
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Diving at Cove 2 today
- Replies: 8
- Views: 614
Re: Diving at Cove 2 today
Be careful with your gear. Sunscreen will eat through latex seals. I've seen it happen right in front of my eyes.
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
- Topic: Channel Islands Exposure Suit Recommendations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1211
Re: Channel Islands Exposure Suit Recommendations
CaptnJack wrote:And yes California divers are pansies.
They will also complain that the viz is just awful when it's <50 feet.
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:24 am
- Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
- Topic: Channel Islands Exposure Suit Recommendations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1211
Re: Channel Islands Exposure Suit Recommendations
Prior to owning a dry suit, I did one trip off the Conception in a 7mm. I survived, but a drysuit is so much more comfortable. Next two trips, I only took a drysuit. I would personally skip the wetsuit unless you want to take it as a back up.
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:38 am
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2053
Re: Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday, my birthday twin! Hope you had a great day!!
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:58 pm
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
- Replies: 191
- Views: 17959
Re: E-PL1 Users Group
Honestly, my settings didn't change much. I used aperture mode with ISO set at 200. For most shots, I stayed at f11--even for wide angle. In aperture mode, shutter speed didn't fluctuate and was at 1/60. Yes, I did use the macro lens quite a bit. The only thing that I'm really doing differently here...
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:14 pm
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: E-PL1 Users Group
- Replies: 191
- Views: 17959
Re: E-PL1 Users Group
This thread hasn't seen any action in awhile, so I thought I'd give it a bump. Still loving my camera/housing! This was taken back in April in Maui. How's everyone doing with their kits?


- Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:01 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: WDFW news re: octopuses
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3792
Re: WDFW news re: octopuses
I watched the vote online.
- Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:29 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: WDFW news re: octopuses
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3792
Re: WDFW news re: octopuses
Looks like Option C just passed.
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:51 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: drysuit info?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
Re: drysuit info?
My first drysuit was a USIA. At the time, I loved it. I put about 500 dives on it with only one leak at the very end (small hole in the leg). Now, I'm a DUI gal...and will be forever more.
The quality, durability, and above all the comfort is just so much better, in my opinion.

- Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:04 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Bummer!!!! Stolen Drysuit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1268
Re: Bummer!!!! Stolen Drysuit
Check craigslist and alert DDS in Seattle.
- Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: Bummer!!!! Stolen Drysuit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1268
Re: Bummer!!!! Stolen Drysuit
That stinks!! I'm sorry. This is your first day up there, right? Is there a possibility that you may have just forgotten it? (fingers crossed)
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:01 pm
- Forum: Dive Site Listings
- Topic: Salt Water State Park
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9648
Re: Salt Water State Park
LCF wrote:I think this takes the gold star for dive site listings!
No kidding! AWESOME!
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:01 am
- Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
- Topic: Viz Reports Thread
- Replies: 3127
- Views: 299230
Re: Viz Reports Thread
7/4/13: 3-Tree Viz 3 ft until around 15 ft and then opened up to 15-20 ft. LOTS of fisherman, LOTS of boats coming in really close including one that pulled up all the way to shore right above us, and another one dropping about a dozen crap pots in around 40-50 ft of water. Luckily, we saw that happ...
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:01 pm
- Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
- Topic: Faber LP72 Tanks for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 265
Re: Faber LP72 Tanks for sale
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, these are my most favorite-est tanks EVER. Must resist. Errrrrrrrrrrrr. Oh man. Hubby would kill me though. I already have 8 of them.
(Yes, I am a tank hoarder)

- Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:10 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Ideal for scuba - swim with your hands!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1324
Re: Ideal for scuba - swim with your hands!
thefeve wrote:ooookay... let me be clear here - my "popcorn" thread for hand fins was NOT in ANYWAY related to knocking on a disabled diver, sheesh.
More than one person can




- Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:18 pm
- Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
- Topic: Ideal for scuba - swim with your hands!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1324
Re: Ideal for scuba - swim with your hands!
Actually, those are used by some disabled divers who have no/limited use of their legs. My brother-in-law with cerebral palsy was quite successful with them.
So, you can put your popcorn away.
So, you can put your popcorn away.

- Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:32 am
- Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
- Topic: Unholy odors
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1078
Re: Unholy odors
Cup of white vinegar in your rinse bucket. Don't rinse it out. Let it dry. They will temporarily smell like pickles, but the stink will be gone.
- Fri May 24, 2013 11:03 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7476
Re: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
Does anyone know if the entry deadline was extended? I looked at the galleries on the Expo website a week or two before the Expo (was orignally looking for Expo times and stumbled across the galleries). The website at that point said that the entry deadline had passed. However, not only do I not rec...
- Sun May 19, 2013 6:55 am
- Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
- Topic: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7476
Re: Northwest Dive and Travel Show Photo Contest Ringer
Joshua Smith wrote:dwashbur wrote:I sent Rick a link to this thread over Facebook, but haven't heard anything back from him yet.
I'm sure he'll get right back to you on that topic.
Can't wait to see his response! IF he ever responds...
