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by sparky
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Site Update
Replies: 81
Views: 7325

Re: Site Update

I think I like the new look grate work guys
As usual you are keeping us on the cutting edge way to go
Going to take a bit of getting accustom to but I think I can manage

Sparky
by sparky
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) underwater Park 2-24-08
Replies: 9
Views: 1701

Hey K: we were talking about doing our first dive at Octo hole then over to the Hoodssportndive to pick up my drysuit it was in for a new set of wrist seals. then we were thinking of doing two or so dives at Sund rock it would be grate to see you and Tim again we will look for you if you guys are go...
by sparky
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: American Sign Language underwater
Replies: 17
Views: 2230

good point Did you know the sign for Share air in Scuba diving sign is actuly thank you in A S L first time I seen it in dive lessons I was a bit confused but that normal for me though my wife signs a little and I have been trying to learn I am all for it Sign me up ( no pun intended ) ok maybe just...
by sparky
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) underwater Park 2-24-08
Replies: 9
Views: 1701

Sparky and Jay! Wish I could join you guys but you know...:smt064 Sitka? vs EUP? "ding ding ding!" Sitka! For The Win! {FTW} :wav: Maybe next time! Dive Safe. :salute: ...... Did he really just say FTW.... yea thats not ok... note to self: Dont tell your dad new phrases that you use.... >...
by sparky
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Did I score or What ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

Congrats on the great deal Sparky! :supz: You see? Good things do happen to good people! Now if any of that stuff(minus the Aluminum 80's), Is taking up too much space in your House, Garage or Apartment. You can off-load it on me. I'm here for ya bro! \:D/ Keith now how did I know I could count on ...
by sparky
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) underwater Park 2-24-08
Replies: 9
Views: 1701

Sparky and Jay! Wish I could join you guys but you know...:smt064 Sitka? vs EUP? "ding ding ding!" Sitka! For The Win! {FTW} :wav: Maybe next time! Dive Safe. :salute: Go on rub it in you know how bad I wanted to go this time just rember you have to kick dave for me we alll know he has it...
by sparky
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) underwater Park 2-24-08
Replies: 9
Views: 1701

I'll tentatively RSVP to meet you guys at EUP. I still consider myself a noob, so if you have the patience, I have the time. Steve we would love to have you join us Jay and I both like to help newer divers out and besides one can never have to many dive buddy's you know here is my Cell # ( 503 ) 79...
by sparky
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Did I score or What ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

Well all I can say is I have known Rick for a few years now and have never known him to put his self or his friends in any jeopardy like this in the past I can understand the fears but I know Rick very well and like I said Rick does not dive I know the guy Rick got the gear from a little bit he alwa...
by sparky
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Photos from weekend wreck diving trip to Nanaimo BC
Replies: 18
Views: 2445

check the grate vis i am sooooo jelious

looks like you guys had a grate time

how many wrecks did you dive over the weekend?

Sparky
by sparky
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Did I score or What ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

hey that would work, I for one would love to see Mrs Sounder while she is still packing Sounder JR.. around

there is nothing more lovely then a expecting mother.

give her a big hug for me and kiss the belly while your at it and tell JR I send my love

Sparky
by sparky
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: new Nudibranchs Encyclopedia to be released in May
Replies: 13
Views: 1285

To many pretty colors for me my head is spinning :smt119

looks like it might just be one to add to the collection :book:
Sparky
by sparky
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Did I score or What ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

hey you know me Doug my dyslexic ass cant spell even with Spell check
but I do try you have to give me that

most of the time I canget my point across

any how come out Sunday and dive with Jay and I
Sparky
by sparky
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) underwater Park 2-24-08
Replies: 9
Views: 1701

Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) underwater Park 2-24-08

Well guys nd gals it has been some time sense jay or my self were able to get in the water for a fun dive so we have decided to head north and see what was going on at Edmond's ( Bruce Higgins ) Under Water Park On Sunday the 24th we will once again drive up and get in as many dives as we can befor ...
by sparky
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Did I score or What ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

This is probably some well-deserved good fortune, and I'm happy for you. =D> However.... just in case the guy giving the gear to your friend might not be completely on the up and up....if I were you I would ask my local police department if any of that gear has been reported as stolen. Maybe I'm to...
by sparky
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Did I score or What ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

Did I score or What ?

Hey guys check out the sweat deal I just got My buddy Rick calls me up one evening and ask me to come over to his house, He has a big favor to ask me. So being the nice guy I am I go right away I have known Rick for years and he has never ask me for a favor before, So I figured it must be important,...
by sparky
Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: The Greatest Undiscovered Dive Sites of the PNW!
Replies: 18
Views: 2658

be sure to take lots of pictures when you explore this site and if you need a dive budy for this let me know I hope to have my dry suit back in a week or two and will be more then ready to go exploring the puget sound And rember the rule if you find a unknown dive site you get to name it I am lookin...
by sparky
Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: new toy for those of us who don't get enough diving
Replies: 5
Views: 1231

I wish they made it for the Xbox 360 I would buy one then

seems all the cool stuff comes out for the Wii guess I have to buy me a Wii now

Sparky
by sparky
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:04 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Fish ID help -- Sorry, no pictures
Replies: 17
Views: 2162

well it was just a thought ](*,)

I am no good at id most of the critters any how even with the books :book: I am only right about half the time

Sparky
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: 3 tree Question
Replies: 19
Views: 1870

Also think about doing your second dive at Three tree it is well worth a second look a lot of times when I have driven up from Astoria to dive there I have found my second dive was better then the first one was. well worth it though when I first started diving I really was not that excited to dive a...
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: How do you aproximate amount of Vis?
Replies: 24
Views: 2198

I use a complicated formula of where by I drop down to a known depth and look up ant the surface to see how much detail I can discern from depth then I look at a object or structure under water and try determine how far I am from that object . I know that I am 5" 7 and 1/2 inches tall so after ...
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Fish ID help -- Sorry, no pictures
Replies: 17
Views: 2162

Don't suppose it could have been the dreaded narcoses-diver fish do ya?

I hear there is a few fof them running around these waters


I agree with Tom I love this site where else could you get your fish sighting ided by some of the best critter watchers in the North West with out a picture

Sparky
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Shhhhhh! the fish are sleeping!
Replies: 10
Views: 1661

I have been stuck high and dry with a sick dry suit I have to get it in to Dry Doc. ( hey I amde a funny ) There is a few other reasons as well and work has fell off a bit so funds are a bit tight But i should be back in the water in a few weeks or so as to Solo Diving Some times I do depends on how...
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:16 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: "It's me again Margaret! "
Replies: 9
Views: 1655

dwashbur wrote:Isn't that line from a Ray Stevens song?
Oh $#@$#$#$I think you might be right ok now what song is it from?
it has been driving me nuts for a bout a week now
I hate it when I do that I will get a line from a movie or a song stuck in my head and then I cant rember where I heard it

Sparky
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:14 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: "It's me again Margaret! "
Replies: 9
Views: 1655

"It's me again Margaret! "

you can give your self 10 extra bonus points if you can tell me where I got that from. ( it has been driving me nuts for a week now i cant think of it LOL ) So I was just hanging out here at the house and wondering if any one had even noticed that I have not been as active lately as I had been in th...
by sparky
Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:21 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Going up to Sitka Alaska!
Replies: 12
Views: 8184

hey Keith : you and nice diver have a god time and give dave a wedgie for me he has one comming for one reason or the other I just cant think of one right now . I wish I was going with you but I have a lot on my plate right now and my dry suit is going to be going in for repairs i dammaged a wrist s...