Northwest Dive Club

Is the Browning Pass Hideaway an ok option these days, assuming they don't dump your gear into the water before you get there.....? I was also hoping to make it up there in the next year or two, but a last minute trip is definitely not happening for me. The Hideaway takes rustic adventures to a new...

That's tragic news for sure! I'm heading up there April 8th for my annual trip, I think for the 12th time in God's Pocket. I really hope they find a buyer before we lose this amazing treasure in the PNW!

Super cool, sounds like a great trip. I need to go there!

Give Redondo one more try after dark before too long. I agree that Redondo can be pretty boring in the daytime, all the critters really seem to come out at night.

RoxnDox wrote:Wow! All great shots, but #2 is perfect - her expression is priceless as the marine beastie nips at her hood!!

I agree, definitely my favourite photo from the trip. A perfect expression of wonder, joy, and WTF!!!!

I just returned from a great week long trip up the Hornby Island BC, about an hour north of Nanaimo. Hornby Island Diving is a top notch operation with really friendly and capable operators in John and Amanda. Their family has been operating the lodge since the 70's. The main attraction in the winte...

I would have to flip what your LDS said about Shearwater 180 degrees. They have great support, constant software and firmware updates, and long lasting value. My 8 year old Predators are still in great condition and received a low cost overhaul just last year. My perception is that SW has lot of cus...

What a shocking and terrifying experience! Let's all try to be safe out there, maybe time for some of that scuba-chainmail the shark divers on TV use! I had a similar experience this year that shook me to the core, an unprovoked assault by a vicious Scallyhead Sculpin: Gods Pocket March 2017 (36 of ...

What a great turnout this week! It was a beautiful nights for classic Redondo diving. It might be my last dive of the year, so best to go out with a great experience. Here are a few of my pics from the night, sadly Lumpy-Free. Redondo Dec 21 2017 (6 of 72).jpg Redondo Dec 21 2017 (9 of 72).jpg Redon...

I'll be there, see you all at 6:30!

Someone needs to moderate this post before this goes any further. Nothing is to be gained by this but a loss of respect for each other.

Thanks to everyone for organizing and participating in another great NWDC get together! It's was a blast to see so many old and new dive buddies! Here are a few photos of the underwater action of the day: Redondo Dec 9 2017 (14 of 71).jpg Redondo Dec 9 2017 (16 of 71).jpg Redondo Dec 9 2017 (31 of 7...

I'll be there with a big box of Cafe Vita Coffee ready to warm you after the dive.

I find the shoelace, tube, etc to be a hassle. I tried them one or twice and quickly lost them as I unsuited. Now I just put on my lightweight glove-liners before I put my arms in the suit on so the seal is over the gloves. Problem solved and no extra items to remember and avoid loosing.

I am hoping to join this week!

Wow, I love the baby RIL. You can even see the start of the "stars in the eye". I need to look up the lifecycle of the Red Irish Lord now to see where the juveniles usually get their start.

Another great ThThTh outing! The drive was a bit long, but well worth it. The three separate wrecks on I-5S seemed excessive however... Here are a few of my pics: Day Island Wall Sept 28 2017 (7 of 72).jpg Day Island Wall Sept 28 2017 (24 of 72).jpg Day Island Wall Sept 28 2017 (49 of 72).jpg Day Is...

I have a Diving Concepts onepiece zip up undergarment that I only used a few times and have not touched in years. It's yours if you want it. It should fit you just fine.

I am planning to join the Day Island fun.

I had the pleasure to join an outing on the Lu Jac in the San Juans on Sunday for a wonderful day of diving. Amazing visibility and calm seas with just a bit of Fog & Orcas! The fog spoiled some otherwise prime dive sites early on as we could not do some of the more heavily trafficked sites with...

We had a great turn out for ThThTh 9/7 with seven divers for Splash #1 and eight for Splash #2. Conditions were very nice with a high tide enabling an easy stairway entry and good vis. At the end of the pier there was about 20' vertical vis all the way to the bottom, reducing to maybe 15' horizontal...

Save the Bonaire Trip. Just buy a few hockey jerseys and call it done!

Get well soon!

Used Shearwater Predator for sale here @ $400

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Ok, but I also gave a suggestion on the where part.

As for Income Tax, you know your situation best. However, many pension, 401k, and other retirement funds may indeed be subject to Federal and State income taxes as they are paid out.

You can always move to another State and trade property taxes for income taxes. Washington is one of the few states to not have income taxes, which is exactly why property tax has to be somewhat higher. I think WA is about #12 out of 50. Comparing per County property taxes rates in the state vs divi...