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by Penopolypants
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: South Baja 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 3877

Re: South Baja 2018

We would be delighted!

I've been to Cabo Pulmo in August, can confirm it's hot. It wasn't outrageously so IMO for general living, but I wouldn't go hiking at noon in the summer or anything like that. It's not hot in the ocean!
by Penopolypants
Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:52 am
Forum: Dive Travel - Planning and Adventure
Topic: Mexico diving/snorkeling?
Replies: 10
Views: 8597

Re: Mexico diving/snorkeling?

Snorkeling is great there too! There's a reef just off the beach that runs sorta parallel to the shore, with a bit of reef, a bit of sand, another reef a little farther out. We saw morays, occasional turtles, and even a small reef shark. Bonus is that it's relatively inexpensive and easy to get ther...
by Penopolypants
Sun Jun 03, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: South Baja 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 3877

Re: South Baja 2018

Lovely shots Bob!

Both the Socorro and Loreto are high on my list. I hope to be traveling to one or the other next year.
by Penopolypants
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello Club!
Replies: 2
Views: 1672

Re: Hello Club!

Welcome to the board, and welcome back to the addiction! Cold water is a bit different than warm, but it has its own unique appeal and beauty. The best thing for your daughter would be to get a mask and gear that fits well. It's challenging to do with a small face and feet, and at some point she wil...
by Penopolypants
Thu May 31, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello, NW Dive Club!
Replies: 13
Views: 3990

Re: Hello, NW Dive Club!

Welcome to the board, and to the addiction!
by Penopolypants
Wed May 30, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Sund Rock changes
Replies: 38
Views: 11768

Re: Sund Rock changes

Every time the price has gone up, a large percentage of divers have said "That's it! I'm not going any more!", and then some do, some don't. Perhaps the price has reached the tipping point? It's the shop that takes the brunt of the anger and frustration, I don't blame them at all for not w...
by Penopolypants
Wed May 30, 2018 7:26 am
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Belize 2018
Replies: 9
Views: 2935

Re: Belize 2018

Great report and photos! I'm glad you liked Belize! I really enjoyed it there. We went to a restaurant there that specialized in lionfish. It's delicious. When I think of all the other fish whose populations got wiped out due to their tastiness, I never thought I'd hope for that to happen to another...
by Penopolypants
Fri May 25, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: General SCUBA Discussion
Topic: Why isn't there diving near Bellingham?
Replies: 7
Views: 3323

Re: Why isn't there diving near Bellingham?

Multiple rivers and creeks drain into the bay. It's got a muddy bottom and lots of sediment, which tends to make viz really bad.

The rocks look cool though.
by Penopolypants
Mon May 21, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hey!
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Re: Hey!

Howdy!
by Penopolypants
Fri May 04, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Attached Drysuit Boots Cause Floaty Feet?
Replies: 23
Views: 9773

Re: Attached Drysuit Boots Cause Floaty Feet?

We're postponing the dive anyway, but next time, let me know!
by Penopolypants
Thu May 03, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!
Replies: 33
Views: 8710

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!

Hi everyone! I apologize, but we're postponing the club dive. Keep your eye out for a new date!
by Penopolypants
Thu May 03, 2018 9:53 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: National Geographic - Underwater Beauty
Replies: 18
Views: 5433

Re: National Geographic - Underwater Beauty

Very cool! It's an extraordinary photo, and what a great honor to be included in such a beautiful collection. Congratulations!
by Penopolypants
Tue May 01, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Attached Drysuit Boots Cause Floaty Feet?
Replies: 23
Views: 9773

Re: Attached Drysuit Boots Cause Floaty Feet?

Carl, if you can make it to the club dive this weekend I can try to find you a less floaty pair of fins to dive with. Everyone here is correct, though, that it's mostly incremental adjustments to weight, technique, and practice over more gear.
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: New to site
Replies: 5
Views: 2730

Re: New to site

MikePDX1962 wrote:Thank for the warm welcome, new to the site and forums sorry if I share to much in intro...
It's good to know more rather than less!
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: New to site
Replies: 5
Views: 2730

Re: New to site

Welcome to the board! We're having a club dive and barbecue this weekend if you're free. You're welcome to join us!

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27058
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!
Replies: 33
Views: 8710

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!

Gdog wrote:Well, bad news for me. I won't be able to make the club dive. I have to go to my parents in Idaho.
Nooo!!!

I hope everything's okay!
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: General Info
Topic: Changing of the Mods - JT Passes the Baton to ScubaJess
Replies: 14
Views: 12245

Re: Changing of the Mods - JT Passes the Baton to ScubaJess

Thank you very much JT! Your stint on the Mod Squad was lovely!

And welcome Jess!
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: Attached Drysuit Boots Cause Floaty Feet?
Replies: 23
Views: 9773

Re: Attached Drysuit Boots Cause Floaty Feet?

Yep, they're called fin keepers.
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!
Replies: 33
Views: 8710

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!

YellowEye wrote:Howdy! Would people be opposed to me bringing some epic korean beef mini tacos with zesty slaw and Sriracha instead of the hot dogs?

At this point I think I'd be upset if you DIDN'T bring those!
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: Dive Planning
Topic: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!
Replies: 33
Views: 8710

Re: Club Dive! Club Dive! Club Dive! Saturday, May 5th at Redondo!

Yay!!

It's coming up! Please let me know what you're bringing! We still need hot dogs and burger/hotdog buns. And chips!
by Penopolypants
Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Dive Recaps & Trip Reports
Topic: Deception Pass April 2018
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: Deception Pass April 2018

Gorgeous shots! I love all the pink anemones!
by Penopolypants
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: I-5 lane closures this weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 2127

Re: I-5 lane closures this weekend

Everybody wants nice roads, but nobody wants to pay for them or take the time to fix them. Not pointing fingers, mind you, that's just the way it is. Speaking of south end road work, Lacey is getting a diverging diamond interchange at Marvin Rd/I-5! They're really cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch...
by Penopolypants
Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: General Info
Topic: membership question
Replies: 2
Views: 4479

Re: membership question

Have him send his user name and email he signed up with to captain@nwdiveclub.com.
by Penopolypants
Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: I-5 lane closures this weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 2127

I-5 lane closures this weekend

Give yourself extra time if you're traveling around the Sound for diving (or not diving) this weekend. There's a Sounders game on Sunday afternoon too.

http://www.wsdot.com/projects/i5/mlktor ... d-closures