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by johndo88
Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Hungry Wold Eels at Day Island Wall
Replies: 0
Views: 3326

Hungry Wold Eels at Day Island Wall

Dive club dive at Day Island Wall. Entered the north trail, went north, then back out where we came in. Wolf eels got fed ling cod meat and sardines (they probably ate better than we did). Best viewed in HD.

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by johndo88
Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Whidbey Island Critters
Replies: 5410
Views: 932088

Re: Whidbey Island Critters

I found this to be hilarious. :)
by johndo88
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Back from the Red Sea
Replies: 8
Views: 2122

Re: Back from the Red Sea

Sounds incredible. Once Lynne see this, I'll never hear the end of it. :)
by johndo88
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: CPR, AED, O2 Provider Class
Replies: 1
Views: 1133

Re: CPR, AED, O2 Provider Class

PM Sent
by johndo88
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Dry Gloves for big hands
Replies: 3
Views: 2189

Re: Dry Gloves for big hands

Try Seattle Marine & Fishing Supply, 2121 W Commodore Way, Seattle 206-285-5010 www.semar.com.
by johndo88
Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Congrats
Replies: 13
Views: 3740

Re: Congrats

When you figure it out, let the rest of us in on it. :)
by johndo88
Mon Aug 15, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: For Sale HP 100 Doubles Galvanized
Replies: 11
Views: 3242

Re: For Sale HP 100 Doubles Galvanized

FWIW, the Dive Gear Express set comes with Faber tanks. The Fabers will add about 8 pounds of buoyancy over Worthingtons. I know this because when I was diving singles, I started out with Worthingtons. I was wearing just enough weight so that at 500 psi at 15 feet, I would fin pivot. Wanting extra t...
by johndo88
Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Need your thoughts and ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 3346

Re: Need your thoughts and ideas

I think it's the other way around, the best way to make 1 million is to start with 2 million and open a dive shop. :)
by johndo88
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Computer Advice - To Lynx or not to Lynx, that is the question
Replies: 8
Views: 4221

Re: Computer Advice - To Lynx or not to Lynx, that is the question

I recently certified a student on Peak Performance Buoyancy. He too uses a wrist-mounted computer on his right arm leaving his left hand free to adjust buoyancy. In this class we performed an ascent without visual reference up to 15 feet to then performed a safety stop, again with no visual referenc...
by johndo88
Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Any recent dogfish sharks?
Replies: 10
Views: 4611

Re: Any recent dogfish sharks?

Jan K, saw one Saturday at Skyline Wall, about 3 feet in length. Didn't hang around long enough to get a picture.
by johndo88
Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Computer Advice - To Lynx or not to Lynx, that is the question
Replies: 8
Views: 4221

Re: Computer Advice - To Lynx or not to Lynx, that is the question

And another vote for Shearwater, and for wrist mounted computers in general. I used to use Cobalt 2 computers, they are very good. But what I really like about wrist-mounted computers is that I can view the computer on my right wrist to monitor ascent and descent rates while controlling ascents and ...
by johndo88
Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Sledgehammer at Lake Cresent.
Replies: 3
Views: 1630

Re: Sledgehammer at Lake Cresent.

At times I've wondered what it would be like to take a helicopter tour through the Grand Canyon, but of course, you can't fly aircraft below the rim of the canyon. Then a few months ago I got to do a scooter run through Sledgehammer. I no longer need to wonder what flying through the Grand Canyon mi...
by johndo88
Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Philippines
Replies: 19
Views: 3699

Re: Philippines

Regarding your picture of the turtle, I imagine what's going through its mind: "Warning, Terrain, Pull Up, Pull Up". :)
by johndo88
Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Border crossing with tanks question - Anacortes to Sidney B.C. and back
Replies: 16
Views: 9103

Re: Border crossing with tanks question - Anacortes to Sidney B.C. and back

I recently went to God's Pocket and I filled out the paperwork both ways. Smooth sailing and I was at the front of the line getting on and off the boats. Check out http://www.nwdiveclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=23456
by johndo88
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: North Carolina wreck diving
Replies: 12
Views: 5066

Re: North Carolina wreck diving

Excellent video. I had no idea NC had that kind of diving available there. Sure don't see that kind of fish density around here.
by johndo88
Tue May 31, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: From L.A. now in Seattle
Replies: 6
Views: 1636

Re: From L.A. now in Seattle

If you like Cove 1, then be sure to check out the toilets at Redondo and Mukilteo. :)
by johndo88
Tue May 31, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Super excited to start diving!
Replies: 4
Views: 1571

Re: Super excited to start diving!

Good work to the two of you to reach out as you are finishing your OW class. This is a great place to meet up with other divers who go out on a regular basis. Check out the ThThTh group http://www.nwdiveclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=25537 and the Bubbles and Suds group http://www.nwdiveclub.com/...
by johndo88
Wed May 25, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: moar geek fu AKA stuff to do with your equirectangular images
Replies: 4
Views: 1800

Re: moar geek fu AKA stuff to do with your equirectangular images

The image itself runs fine on my Surface Pro (i7 with 16GB of RAM). However, when I click on the "Stormwater Video" link, the video is jumpy and the audio is fine. When I go straight to Vimeo outside of SneakBeak, the video runs fine. BTW, really good video, I just had to share it to my ti...
by johndo88
Mon May 23, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Hurst Island Diving Resort......
Replies: 3
Views: 1874

Re: Hurst Island Diving Resort......

We were up there a week or so after you. It was all good until Russell took a dump on my dry suit that I left hanging over the railing. Fortunately the 135 degree water coming out of the light green garden hose did the trick (on the suit, not on Russell). :)
by johndo88
Sun May 22, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: God's Pocket May 14-18
Replies: 3
Views: 1170

God's Pocket May 14-18

Twelve of us from the Marker Buoy Dive Club made the trek up to God’s Pocket. We were up there for five days, most of us got in three dives a day. It’s safe to say we all had a great time. If you haven’t heard about God’s Pocket, read on. The resort is on Hurst Island; a 45-minute boat ride NE of Po...
by johndo88
Wed May 04, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Coffee Map
Replies: 11
Views: 3274

Re: Coffee Map

Is it just me, or is an intervention required here. :)
by johndo88
Tue May 03, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello
Replies: 14
Views: 3078

Re: Hello

I'm just glad your subject line stopped at Hello. Don't think I could take "Hello, it's me..." even one more time. :)
Welcome to the board.
by johndo88
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello my fellow divers
Replies: 7
Views: 1842

Re: Hello my fellow divers

Hello Andy,
I see a group from Spokane that comes over at least one a month to dive and train at Cove 2 here in Seattle. Check around the dive shops in your area and see if you find any making a weekend trek out here to the "left coast". Next time I see them here I'll get more info.
Cheers
by johndo88
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Seattle Area Diving
Replies: 6
Views: 1430

Re: Seattle Area Diving

Welcome to the forum. To pile on to what Gdog wrote, check out the Th Th Th and Bubbles and Suds postings. Those two groups recently met for a joint dive at Alki; check out the following thread: http://www.nwdiveclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=25362&p=274596&hilit=When+Worlds+Collide#p2745...
by johndo88
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: When Worlds Collide -- Trip Report!
Replies: 12
Views: 2618

Re: When Worlds Collide -- Trip Report!

I can't believe that this was my first visit to this dive site. Had a great time. P.S. YellowEye saved my dive as he had an extra hood he loaned me. :)