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by Marc
Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Why do divers dive solo for a recreational dive?
Replies: 93
Views: 12617

If I recall, didn't you lose someone on a scooter? A newby to sccoters? Search for how long? Surface, wait for buddy to appear? That is what I learned in my rescue class taught by a dive professional. Not following the protocols taught by NAUI rescue standards and finishing the dive could be conside...
by Marc
Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:22 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Shore dives on the Sunshine Coast?
Replies: 11
Views: 2239

Re: Shore dives on the Sunshine Coast?

Tuwanek point is a great dive..... there is another one called-I believe- Cooper's Green that is also nice. None of my resources on hand have any info on shore diving along the Sunshine Coast. I want to get up there during my vacation end of Jan/beginning of Feb, but want to do it on the cheap, i.e....
by Marc
Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: So here I am at SEATAC
Replies: 8
Views: 1592

Re: So here I am at SEATAC

They are testing for high levels of nitrates and things that are common in RDX, Semtex, ANFO and TNT I wonder why they thought it necessary to do a Bomb Swab on my carry on? Maybe because I borrowed the bag from Joe, and I thought Hmmm, I wonder if Joe used this bag when he went shooting or somethin...
by Marc
Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: ( Caution ) man suspect in wife's diving related death
Replies: 49
Views: 6409

Like I said, I do understand how you come to your conclusions.... and for the most part I agree with you after they have been convicted. (there will always be a number that slip through crack that really are innocent.... Just like the guilty ones that get away with it.) My argument is only that we s...
by Marc
Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: ( Caution ) man suspect in wife's diving related death
Replies: 49
Views: 6409

I come from a world where the bad guys are guilty. Period. Therefore they must work very very hard to prove their innocence. If one piece is not fitting the puzzle, end of story. Did someone yank the whole "innocant until proven guilty" "Beyond a reasonable doubt" and "burd...
by Marc
Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:06 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: ( Caution ) man suspect in wife's diving related death
Replies: 49
Views: 6409

hmmmmm.

I have spent a lot of time around both felons and cops..... At least I can trust a felon to be a felon. I can't say that I can trust a cop to be a cop. (I was married to one for a long time) the exposure I have to the police turned my stomache. I learned that-much like lawyers make it out to be- the...
by Marc
Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: ( Caution ) man suspect in wife's diving related death
Replies: 49
Views: 6409

Lamont, You can't make sense and post on the web. i hear ya. it is just troubling to wonder how the poor girl drowned with her air on, and reg in mouth (supposedly that is how the dive master found her). very sad. air could have been 1/4 turn on, which is on at the surface, but off at depth. happene...
by Marc
Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Transferring from XP to Vista
Replies: 16
Views: 2298

lamont wrote:
(although the iBook that work bought me and i'm using right now is pretty sweet -- best part is that i can click a button and up pops an xterm...)
mmmmm... xterm
:)
by Marc
Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:12 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Missing diver
Replies: 21
Views: 4669

Any diver that doesn't give the effort to assist one that is in potential danger shouldn't be in the water. Not all divers are PSDs or Dive Medics or Rescue divers for that matter, but best efforts should be made. Jesus we are talking about a life, not a page of legal BS. Before you read this please...
by Marc
Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:07 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Undies
Replies: 16
Views: 1315

another vote for Weezle
by Marc
Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Fundies in August?
Replies: 4
Views: 1092

I don't know if this post will help or hurt Mr. Lundy in his search for people to take this class with him . . . But, FWIW, I dive with Scott regularly, and hang out with him topside a fair amount. He's a great diver and fun to hang out with-taking this class with him would be lots of fun. You hang...
by Marc
Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: What are your favorite "special" dives?
Replies: 26
Views: 4883

Re: What are your favorite "special" dives?

What are those PNW dives that you especially like? We all do Cove 2, 3 Tree N....etc. But what are the one's that you especially like for whatever reason. Maybe this thread will refresh our memories and remind us to dive a few more places. The best Puget Sound dive to me is Waterman Wall (boat dive...
by Marc
Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:09 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: What are your favorite "special" dives?
Replies: 26
Views: 4883

Re: What are your favorite "special" dives?

What are those PNW dives that you especially like? We all do Cove 2, 3 Tree N....etc. But what are the one's that you especially like for whatever reason. Maybe this thread will refresh our memories and remind us to dive a few more places. The best Puget Sound dive to me is Waterman Wall (boat dive...
by Marc
Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:06 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: I need advice
Replies: 16
Views: 2266

If they're up for the drive Sekiu is great, not deep, and not current intensive. It is kelp intensive but it's the best shallow dive in the state. You could do Crescent Lake on the way back. You can even do Salt Creek on the way out to Sekiu as long as you time slack correctly. Doing all three of t...
by Marc
Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 14
Views: 3339

I feel your pain brother. My knees came out ok, but one of my buddies has bad knees from jumping and road marching and a little cold sensitivity due some frost nip he got in South Rainier. Which unit were in, Blitz? I was in A Co., 2/75. I had one jump on a T10C while I was active duty and it was i...
by Marc
Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:10 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 14
Views: 3339

I had one jump on a T10C while I was active duty and it was in it's first stage of use then (1988). Blitz, you must be a military man? Thanks for the kind comments. Blitz has it right. MC1-1B is the nomenclature for a military parachute which has likely been superseded by an updated model since my ...
by Marc
Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:39 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 14
Views: 3339

Thanks for the kind comments. Blitz has it right. MC1-1B is the nomenclature for a military parachute which has likely been superseded by an updated model since my glory days (ETS'd from Ft. Lewis in '89). Bassman: I dive Seacrest a fair amount -- most weekends if not busy. I work full time and am ...
by Marc
Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 14
Views: 3339

Calvin wrote:Welcome to NWDC MC1dash1Bravo! What's the story behind the name? Is that a trucker call sign, or military lingo?
A dash one bravo -1B is an army parachute.
by Marc
Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:01 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Mukilteo Oil Dock access?
Replies: 24
Views: 4076

I hate it when someone beats me to a good comment..... :) I am envisioning something along the lines of the scene from Apocalypse Now where the helicopters are storming the beach with the Ride of the Valkyries playing over the loudspeakers. Us descending on the crabs on scoots . . . they'll never kn...
by Marc
Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: lions mane == suck
Replies: 19
Views: 2210

Re: lions mane == suck

Those stings are no fun, but I have to say thank you for the laugh. I needed it. I recently had my own episode of underwater tourettes in Hawaii..... I was taking a picture near a pipeline that had urchins on it and took one through the knee. Dawn reported hearing something that sounded like mother ...
by Marc
Tue May 22, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Puget Sound Bathymetry over Google Maps
Replies: 36
Views: 10484

Re: At least once a week

dsteding wrote:
Blitz wrote:I have to tell someone how much I hate Internet Exploder..... This week it is you guys. thank you.
And, I hate you because you are going to Oahu :axe:
Less than 48 hours out.

....and I am going with a hot chick.
by Marc
Tue May 22, 2007 11:17 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Puget Sound Bathymetry over Google Maps
Replies: 36
Views: 10484

At least once a week

I have to tell someone how much I hate Internet Exploder..... This week it is you guys. thank you.
by Marc
Wed May 16, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Migrating to PNW from Hawaii...
Replies: 11
Views: 2863

Hey Steve, I will be in Oahu on the 24th. Maybe we can link up and have a beer. I will get you primed on local diving.

Marc
by Marc
Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thanks for the dive Nailer!
Replies: 34
Views: 8036

Only if the scissors are black!
by Marc
Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Thanks for the dive Nailer!
Replies: 34
Views: 8036

great here we go with the give peace a chance and good will among man...err teammate crap..... :)