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by GillyWeed
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:02 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Cancun, experiences?
Replies: 11
Views: 2099

Chris wrote: Tequila makes people do strange things like lose their clothes. Be careful! No naked diving hmmm. Maybe we should get Seth T. some tequila.. Oh wait that's another tread.. I'll be ok.. TRUST me it takes a LOT of tequila for that to happen.. What I really need to make sure and do is NOT...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:22 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Seattle Aquarium as alternative to diving
Replies: 14
Views: 2483

question and answer isn't too bad.. I just HATE public speaking. Some people are great at it and have the natural gift for it.. Me.. not so much.

Well I am going to have to see if I can fit something like this into my schedule.
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Nude Diving in the Puget Sound!
Replies: 47
Views: 12078

I'm in as long as he wears swim trunks.. a speedo.. I don't know if I could stomach that!! :vom: No offence Seth, it's just speedoes are worse than nekkid..

I say it has to be a real dive too.. At least 15 minutes and at least below 20 fsw or it doesn't count..
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: for the diver who has "everything" ...
Replies: 16
Views: 1890

That's AWESOME.. Hee hee.. Blacktoe.. You think I need one of these?
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Stolen Photos!!!!
Replies: 83
Views: 17231

John Rawlings wrote:
I cannot imagine a life so devoid of interest that one must invent a life merely to get by. I am no longer enraged....I am saddened.
hear hear John! I agree 100% but I think you need a beer or something.. This has been a pretty crapy Monday for you I think.

:partyman:
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Seattle Aquarium as alternative to diving
Replies: 14
Views: 2483

gcbryan wrote: The last dive is 1:30pm for the Dome. PCR is in the morning as are the dives in the new exhibit (WOWW). The obligation is 4 hours every other week. The need is for divers 7 days a week. To be a dry side interpreter the obligation is 4 hours every week. The last volunteer shift for th...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:21 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Cancun, experiences?
Replies: 11
Views: 2099

Sounder wrote: I only have a few memories from my trips to Cancun (which were pre-diving days)... the few memories I have are hazy, and I can't remember the rest... the pictures are great though. Sounds like you had the exact kind of Cancun "R&R" experiance I am looking for after the ...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:50 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: Stolen Photos!!!!
Replies: 83
Views: 17231

I wonder which one of our comments set him off to take them off his site this morning.. I made one after Nailers 2.. Heh heh. Slimey bastard. Who does he think he is.. If you think the shot is cool.. Fine post it but then say "Hey check out my favorite photo of all time from John Rowlings...&q...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:39 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Nude Diving in the Puget Sound!
Replies: 47
Views: 12078

This is just so wrong on so many levels I don't know what to say. They dive like this in OHIO? When?!? BRRRRRRRRR! and the whole morsel appendage thing that's just... Ugh I am speachless and that doesn't happen very often..
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Invasion of the Black Rockfish
Replies: 33
Views: 5264

I haven't but I will keep my eyes posted for them.. I wasn't really looking before but now I will.. I guess I should be a little more fastidious with my id'ing than I have been..
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:21 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: Whidbey Island Critters
Replies: 5440
Views: 1059050

Yeah.. I thought on Smugmug you could have the ability to let people purchase your photos.. I bet if you started doing something like that you'd quickly find that you had enough money for publishing. I bet the NWD clubbers alone would get enough for that first run at a real book, for say the aquari...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:10 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Cancun, experiences?
Replies: 11
Views: 2099

R&R.. Calvin is that translated 'tequila induced coma'? because that's what I am looking for.. After diving of course.. Me, Black Toe, NeoErik, Six Gill, and our SO's plus a few more are making the trip in November.. I'll bring my camera too.. Hoping for some good shots for next years warm wate...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:07 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Seattle Aquarium as alternative to diving
Replies: 14
Views: 2483

Very cute phots of you both! Glad you had a great time, even if the tides weren't cooperating with you! Grateful Diver Wrote: FWIW - they're still about 15 divers short of what they want to have on staff. If anyone's ever considered this sort of thing, now's a good time to contact them about becomi...
by GillyWeed
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Deflation Valve Leaking on Drysuit
Replies: 22
Views: 1434

Try tightening up the valve.. That's what I did. I have a high tide with a si tech valve.. It worked for me..
by GillyWeed
Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:25 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Moved to Seattle from the San Juan Islands- need buddy!
Replies: 9
Views: 2030

Ah, yes the insanity of youth! Understandable I guess. Good for you we have some nice diving in this area too! Girls.. He moved to meet girls! I keep telling my single girlfriends to get certified to meet guys but do they listen? Of course not. Here's proof!! ;) Well anywho.. Welcome Keyes to the c...
by GillyWeed
Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Moved to Seattle from the San Juan Islands- need buddy!
Replies: 9
Views: 2030

Welcome Keyes...

Come on now John.. The reason is, he obviously moved here to be closer to all of us Seattle area divers.. If not, then yes Keyes you are insane.. ;)

Hope to see you in the water soon!

Holly
by GillyWeed
Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Wet or Dry?
Replies: 16
Views: 1832

I made my self go through one winter diving wet.. I don't know, it was some kind of machizmo thing.. Imaging that and I am a girl too. I think I had something to prove to my more delicate (dry) male dive buddies.. But now that I have my high tide I am never going back.. It's just too easy and I can...
by GillyWeed
Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: My first fresh water.. Diving Lake Crescent!
Replies: 14
Views: 1649

Here is some of the cooler pictures from the trip.. The rest are on my flickr site.. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1074/1399424593_1a12d44b99.jpg Curious Trout http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1197/1400323646_4ba36e713a.jpg Beautiful tree http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1116/1400331706_5be327dd95.jpg...
by GillyWeed
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:48 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Happy 30th Anniversary Tom Nic!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1363

Definently longer than I been alive!
Ouch.. That's gotta hurt..

Congrats Tom. :partyman: That is quite an achievement. Just tell everyone you were elementary school sweet hearts..

Cheers!!!! :wav:
by GillyWeed
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:40 am
Forum: Underwater Imaging - Photography & Video
Topic: FOR SALE: Aquatica Housing for Nikon D-100 Camera
Replies: 5
Views: 2020

I wish.. One of these days John I am going to have enough scuba units to take you up on something.. ARGH!
by GillyWeed
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:36 am
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: When Wolf Eels Attack! (cool video)
Replies: 15
Views: 3634

That's awesome.. Thanks for sharing!!
by GillyWeed
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: My first fresh water.. Diving Lake Crescent!
Replies: 14
Views: 1649

Fresh water diving is great: you don't have to rinse your gear, baby!!! \:D/ :partyman: A quick rinse is still advised.. The water is filled with minerals that can leave a deposit on your gear if not rinsed. At least take it in the shower for a minute or two!! Thanks for the website, I'll definentl...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: WRIST SEALS??????????
Replies: 25
Views: 1728

Tom Nic wrote: Sounder wrote: airsix wrote: Low Volume = wait in line (drysuit seals, helicopters, custom wigs , etc.) -Ben Damnit. I KNEW there was more to the story than they're telling me. :angryfire: EVERY time I try to get my helicopter lined up so that I can jump with my gear and wig into the...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:13 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: DIT damages Cove 2 & causes entanglement incident.
Replies: 79
Views: 16680

Wow.. I am so glad that you are ok Sounder.. What a crappy experiance. I for one would not have been able to keep my mouth shut. It is one thing to distroy the bottom of the cove.. That's bad but what is more disturbing is that these DITer's didn't have enough control to avoid putting another perso...
by GillyWeed
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: My first fresh water.. Diving Lake Crescent!
Replies: 14
Views: 1649

My first fresh water.. Diving Lake Crescent!

Last weekend I had a great couple of dives with my good buddies neoerik (aka ENP aka E-Rock) and blacktoe (aka submergo, aka wonderboy).. It was the first time for diving fresh water for each of us. What can I say about Lake Crescent other than it was awesome. The vis was amazing and the water was ...