Dr. Kelp... er Dr. Bill in Alert Diver magazine

[drbill]

Well, I don't like to toot my horn too much, but I just learned from Divin'Hoosier (thanks) here on SB that I was featured in an article by Elizabeth Cooke on diving Catalina's kelp forests in the upcoming issue of Alert Diver magazine.

The editors just sent me a copy. I was quite flattered for two reasons. It compared me very favorably to one of my icons, Edward F. Ricketts... better known as "Doc" in Steinbeck's "Cannery Row," "Sweet Thursday" and other novels; and it referred to me as the lowest paid graduate of Harvard University! Most likely true on the second count... after all, I'm just a PhD dive bum.

First The Weather Channel, then Alert Diver. Where are my groupies???

 

[Jcsgt]

Congrats, Bill, you should feel flattered!

Wonderful article, very informative and well-written. I didn't realize there was so much to learn about kelp.

 

[under water]

I read that article Bill, and I figured it was you. It was a good article and made me want to dive Catalina sooner rather than later. I did love that quote about the "lowest paid Harvard grad"!

 

[Divedoggie]

Nice going! Can't wait to see the article!
Its great to be recognized for accomplishments in doing what you love to do!

 

[LAJim]

Dr. Bill:

Make sure your alumnae association knows that you are their lowest paid graduate - it will simplify going through the mail.

Jim

 

[Desert_Diver]

Congratulations, Doc.

As a certified celebrity, are you now going to offer advice on how many sheets of TP to use?

Art

 

[drbill]

I think my alumni association already knows (although the school is in my will, but they will have to kill me to get it).

Art, you should know you have to be more specific on that question. Is it single- or double-ply? Just make sure you don't toss it into the head on our dive boat!!

 

[Teamcasa]

Bill, I just finished the article. Well written and informative. My lovely bride asked me, “If he dives everyday, just how does that guy make a living?”. I told her that Harvard grads have a special annuity! She just shook her head and laughed, then looked at me funny and asked if that was true for CalTech grads as well. I said, “Nope” :shakehead Remember, I did not graduate!

Dave

 

[Jim Ernst]

Congrats Bill!!!!!

And maybe you should toot your own horn from time to time as you never do and deserve to with your many accomplishments!!

 

[texdiveguy]

Show off!!!