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50 States - 50 Dives
Several years ago I read this book: An American Underwater Odyssey: 50 Dives in 50 States. I was absolutely enthralled by the idea of combining the idea of such a goal with my diving passion. Since then, I have been trying to itch and etch my way through the country to see if I can dive the 50 states prior to getting too old to dive. As of today, I have dived mostly in the Midwest, Puerto Rico and Florida. I found this site today: http://www.scubaspots.com/index.php However, I do not believe it ...
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Ultralight Diving
Please forgive me as I share some more personal information. I am not just a scuba diver maniac. I also enjoy backpacking. Yes that is when you put on a bag with all the stuff you need on your back and walk for miles at an end. This previous weekend I left my house on Friday and came back on Saturday. Covered approximately 20+ miles. Not too shabby eh...? lol I assure you I carried as little weight as possible, yet I still averaged around 35lbs to 40lbs. There is a new movement in backpacking ca...
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To B a PADI Instructor or Not
I admit I am anal enough to have a 101 Things I want to do before I die. I have yet to identify all of the 101 Things;however, I have been making progress. One of my goals is to actually complete my PADI instructor training. I have completed the AI portion several years ago at Pro Dive in Ft. Lauderdale. Since then, I have been going back and forth on whether it is time to make the next step. I have the books and started reviewing them. Alas, is it worth doing just for the sake of doing it? Or w...
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Ear Blockage and Florida Trip
There is nothing weirder than being in Florida and not having a dive trip planned. Yes, that is exactly what happened to me earlier this month (October). I flew to Orlando on business and then took couple of days off with the girlfriend. Unfortunately, my left side of my face is totally blocked and no chance of it clearing up in time for the dive. The funny part was the weather. While I was in Ft. Lauderdale the weather was absolutely horrific and would not have been a good time to dive anyways....
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