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by spatman
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Still want a Geezer Gas sticker?
Replies: 33
Views: 5247

a jellyfish sting What the heck? In Florida? This sounds like a story to be told! actually, it's not really much of a story, sorry to say. last saturday, i went out on a couple charters off of key largo. 4 fun dives, didn't notice any jellyfish (well, one moon jelly) nor did i feel any stings. two ...
by spatman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Still want a Geezer Gas sticker?
Replies: 33
Views: 5247

Thanks Matt for putting this together! Say, when are you coming up for some dives with your new drysuit?! my pleasure, tom! i hope everyone enjoys them. i'd get one, but i'm not a geezer yet! :rr: i'll be donning the new suit sometime in the next couple of weeks. i'm recovering from what might be a...
by spatman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Drysuit features
Replies: 12
Views: 648

how much do the low profile SiTech valves usually cost? can they be used on any suit?
by spatman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:18 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Still want a Geezer Gas sticker?
Replies: 33
Views: 5247

ordering info added to the original post. enjoy!
by spatman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Still want a Geezer Gas sticker?
Replies: 33
Views: 5247

I would take some too, but maybe we could add something to the effect that geezer gas "may contain mixes other than air" so it can squeak by as a nitrox sticker too. i added the warning and updated the image above. if you can't see the change, you may have to empty your browser's cache an...
by spatman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Still want a Geezer Gas sticker?
Replies: 33
Views: 5247

Still want a Geezer Gas sticker?

on a different thread , some folks mentioned that they would be interested in a Geezer Gas sticker. well, it looks like we can use cafepress.com to make them. they'd be bumper sticker sized and cost $2.99 each + $1 to ship. should i set it up? and if so, should there be any edits to Pez' text, or ot...
by spatman
Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Diving Education (Recreational)
Topic: Specialties
Replies: 41
Views: 8637

as a beginner, here's a few extra courses outside of my AOW i'd be interested in:

drift diver
underwater videographer
search and recovery
by spatman
Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: New diver looking for buddies!
Replies: 45
Views: 7914

welcome to the forum! as a fellow newbie, i can honestly say that this is a great group of folks who have a TON of knowledge and support to offer. :supz:

hope to see you around! :salute:
by spatman
Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:04 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: sculpin confirmation
Replies: 13
Views: 2104

Buffalo - yup! Great - yup! But hmmm....last one is an Artedius of SOME sort...it's tough to tell just from one pic from that one angle. Believe it or not, I've spent some of my day today pondering these pesky buggers in my own photos.... Remember how I said that the Scalyhead has that white dot at...
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: sculpin confirmation
Replies: 13
Views: 2104

Seth T. wrote:
Jan K wrote:The white dot at the tail fin - mark of a Scalyhead. :book:
Okay, I can dig it, but it's either a juvi or a female; males have a large cirrus (flap of skin) behind their eyes.
how big do they typically get as adults? this one was between 4" - 5".
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: sculpin confirmation
Replies: 13
Views: 2104

Tom Nic wrote:Yup on all three! \:D/
thanks!
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:02 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: no need for glowsticks on a night dive, bring shrimp instead
Replies: 0
Views: 393

no need for glowsticks on a night dive, bring shrimp instead

from now on i will be sure to look at any shrimp i buy in a dark room...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/336 ... imp25.html
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: wolf eel video
Replies: 27
Views: 5751

i just hope whatever wolf eel does decide to kiss me decides to do it based on my good looks, not on a hot dog i'm waving in it's face. Something tells me we better not hold our breath there Spat... :axe: lol. you'd better bring a few herring along if you want some to see some action, too! :smt064
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:32 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: sculpin confirmation
Replies: 13
Views: 2104

sculpin confirmation

buffalo sculpin?

Image


great sculpin?

Image


longfin sculpin?

Image
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: wolf eel video
Replies: 27
Views: 5751

i'm going to respond to only the points i raised and let others respond to theirs: I forgot my mesh bag, I can assure you the plastic came back to the surface and was properly disposed of. I will make every effort to remember my mesh bag on all subsequent dives(so far so good). thank you, i apprecia...
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: wolf eel video
Replies: 27
Views: 5751

Re: hotdogs??

Cwest wrote:What hotdogs are you talking about? I dont see any in that video?
the hot dogs are not specific to the video, it's more of a general statement.
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: wolf eel video
Replies: 27
Views: 5751

nwscubamom wrote:And since Wolfies tend to eat pretty much whatever divers feed them (hot dogs included) you gotta question how good is THAT for them?
seriously. i mean, how good are most hot dogs for us, let alone wildlife?!?!
by spatman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:24 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: drysuit advice needed
Replies: 31
Views: 2313

Seth T. wrote:Awesome. I dive a Glad Hefty Bag with a sweet stack the Sunday Times for undergarments. :bootyshake: :la:
i hear that a rolled up magazine and rubberbands make good gaiters.
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Dive Store Owner is a #$#***##$!
Replies: 54
Views: 11123

lamont wrote:(you know if we expanded this and put it online, we could match up divers and dive shops just like eHarmony matches up couples...)
LOL. :laughing3: good one!
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Do YOU Trox?
Replies: 59
Views: 9614

Ya better make bunches of em! There are quite a few of us who would put them on their tanks! i'll do some research and see what i can find out. i'm out of town the first week of November, so it might not be for a little while. standard bumper sticker size is probably the easiest to get. are there a...
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: drysuit advice needed
Replies: 31
Views: 2313

Aquanautchuck wrote:Dang: Dont just sit there and admire it........WHAT DID YOU GET!!!!
ha, sorry. forgot that detail:

it's a USIA Aqua Lite with a comfy undergarment. a few years old but in really good shape.
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: wolf eel video
Replies: 27
Views: 5751

wolf eel video

i found this video while goofing on youtube, and i gotta say there are a few things about it that bug me (the wolfie biting the plastic bag put me over the edge). :axe: one of the questions i have after watching it, is about the handling of the wolfies. i know many fish have a protective coating of ...
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: ratfish markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1103

Seth T. wrote:Fricking ratfish. *grumble*
cuidado, seth. Rato Rey y Los Pescados Locos no gustan weros que hablan cagada*.








*translation: "careful, seth. King Rat and the Crazy Fish don't like white boys that talk sh*t." - did i get that right?
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Do YOU Trox?
Replies: 59
Views: 9614

thanks!

sounder, give me some verbage to pass the finnicky test, and i'll add it.

then we just need to find a printer...
by spatman
Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: drysuit advice needed
Replies: 31
Views: 2313

UPDATE:

thanks to Penopolypants, i now have a drysuit!! woo-hoo!! :prayer: :supz:

i really appreciate everyone's help and advice. i'm hoping to someday "pay it forward", like Penopoly said and did for me.

:salute: