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    Dive Paradise & Hotel Cozumel

    I've been to Hotel Cozumel (aka numerous other names) for 3 years in a row and this coming Jan. will likely make it 4. Our group had about 70 divers this past Jan. The hotel is very good. The meals tend to get a bit repetitive toward the end of the week, but still decent. We use Aqua Safari...
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    Lake Temp's

    Lake Simcoe @ Big Bay Point on Sunday: 41F at 40ft. Viz - 30-40' before the group went through. :10:
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    Nerve Deafness & Diving

    You are not alone. I was diagnosed with the very same ailment quite a few years ago. the ENT specialist said to quit. I gave his advice about a 30 second ponder and I've not stopped. Down side - I've still got a 45% loss in my left ear and slightly better in my right. Stopping would not...
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    Juno?

    Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS) has the U/W survey of the Juno in their "Ship's Stores" section. It is (or was) available for a very small fee. Many years ago, I worked on the initial survey work on the Juno - lovely little wreck with interesting elements still observable. For those interested...
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    food in Brisas

    I'm headed to Brisas for the third year in a row, in January. The food was fine. Breakfast was very adequate, lunch was fine after spending all morning on the bottom, and dinners were OK. All meals were buffet. Dinner tended to get a bit boring by the end of the week and lunches appeared to...
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    Does the Brisas have any beach?

    There is no beach, in the conventional sense of the word. The shoreline is coral rock with stairway and ladder entrances. there is, however, a very nice sand and palm tree beach-like area at the shore with lounge chairs, swimming pool, restaruant and bar. Dive Paradise has a shop right at the...
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    Parry Sound Shore Dives?

    Oh yes - I forgot about Killbear Park (thanks simcoediver). Diving off the beach at Harold Point day use area is nice - the wall to the left is interesting and there are usually lots of fish.
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    Parry Sound Shore Dives?

    Check out Depot Harbour on Parry Island. It has been a number of years since I dove there, but it is definitely interesting.
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    Hotel Brisas Cozumel Question

    Shore diving at Brisas can be quite interesting - and very easy. Depending on the wave action, you can just walk down the steps at the "beach" area and dive. Around the pier you will find sponges, brittle stars, trumpet fish and the usual characters living on or near reefs. Heading south...
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    A truly excellent day. I wasn't surprised at the low viz, given the temperatures of late. Lots of algae. Deep_Ocean and I had 2 great dives and had a fun eyeballing some really big bass. The trips along the walls were really nice. We managed to hit the cruiser and the plan right on the...
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    for those needing driving directions to the quarry, I've posted the info on the Scuba 2000 Diving Board. I believe that the shop also has a map on their website.
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    shouldn't be a problem some will be doing 2 dives.....we'll wait for you, as long as it's not too late my planned departure for T.O. is around 3PM
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    What kind of fish is this?

    FreeFloat - glad you osted the picture and the question. Now I know what I saw last year in the Windmill Point Quarry near Fort Erie. Thanks
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    yea - sure - probably at low tide!:D Roncone - are you coming on Saturday?
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    Key Largo Dive shops

    We had an excellent experience with Island Ventures in Key Largo. Fine boat - great captain - Brian Berry. www.islandventure.com or telephone (866) 293-5006 toll free
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    Excellent...I'm in the Avenue Road/401 area if anyone wants to car pool/needs a lift.
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    Anyone available to go on Saturday - Aug 23rd?
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    Not always a silt bath and....it gives you incentive to work on your bouyancy control! As quarries go, it is one of the better spots in southern Ontario. The big plus, of course, is that it is only an hour and a half from home! Not the every weekend type of place, but certainly several times...
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    Kirkfield Quarry

    Kirkfield Quarry is not open "anytime". However, you can arrange access by calling Ken Wilson, who manages the property. His number is 705-438-3186. The fee is $20 minimum and $5 per diver for 5 or more people. There are no "facilities" but the site is VERY clean. Let's all help to keep it...
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    Kirkfield Sun Aug 17

    anyone interested in diving at Kirkfield Quarry tomorrow? My buddy bailed and I'd really like to get wet tomorrow?
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