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    When will Coz re-open?

    Quintana Roo government rejects June 1 reopening by hotels
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    Mopeds are dangerous to ALL

    Dave, I have to agree with you on the part you mention about being 'terrified' when you dive around town now because of the prolifity of motos. While I would not necessasarily say I am terrified, it certainly makes me nervous and on constant alert. I am sure I look like an owl swiveling my head...
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    The Official: A Very Cozumel Navidad -- Dinner Meeting or: Buy Jefe a Drink Night!

    My God - could you have at least given me a 'heads up' that you were snapping a photo? I look hideous! You can't do that to a girl. You have to take it, let me see it first, reject if necessary and repeat. Sheesh. ��
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    Diving fatality reported - Cozumel

    Friends of this gentleman, Shon, reported that he was getting OW certified and suffered a heart attack while doing skills. He was brought to shore and CPR was given, but sadly he did not survive. The dive was taking place in front of La Hatch. Very tragic for his friends and family. It sounds...
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    Hunter S. Thompson in Cozumel

    Looks like the book is finished and is called The Cozumel Diary. Only 1000 copies printed. How cool!
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    Wet gear and overweight charges

    If I were you, I would print off the policy for scuba gear in english AND in spanish and underline the part that says IF the bag contains other items it will incur an overweight fee. That statement implies (to me, anyway) that as long as it is ONLY dive gear - the overweight fees do not apply...
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    Wet gear and overweight charges

    Copied from the United web site - baggage policy for sports equipment. I don't see the 70 lb limit mentioned there, but I know I have before. Not sure if it was with United or another airline, but several years ago they did paw through my dive bag to make sure there was no other stuff in there...
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    July - Diving Solo - Cozumel, then Mujeres or Holbox - Looking for Op, Advice, Etc!

    DD [As I said, I stay at Hotel Coz with their AI. The food is good enough for me, and so convenient. Tip a buck or two here and there and the service is great. I would not dive with that Op. They're ok, but slow boats and a cattle boat experience I hear] DD and Miffy, I work as a DM and...
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    Palancar Sharks

    Zman, we saw 5 black tip reef shark pups this past Saturday at Palancar caves. They were hanging out at about 100 ft. just off the wall. This was about 7 min. into our dive as we came out of a swim-through. Have not seen the bigger ones from last year in several months but I was very excited to...
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    Taxi Fare ?

    One of my co-workers drives a taxi as his second job. He and I had a nice little discussion about this thread two nights ago. He offered to bring me his current rate sheet so I could make a copy of it. I am going to hold him to that. I am visiting family stateside for the next few days, but...
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    Taxi Fare ?

    Maybe I have just been very lucky, but when I have to take a taxi I generally know what the fare should be for my destination either because of prior experience or by asking someone who does know (like a local, not a taxi driver). When I get to where I am going I hand them the proper fare and...
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    New to the board- Hi Everyone-Love the board! Need car rental advice please.

    I was not trying to scare you, just wanted you to know how things work here. Chances are you will be fine, but drive with extreme caution. Don't count on cars and mopeds to stop for you even when you have the right of way. Lots of them blow through stops without looking. Just be very defensive...
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    Diver lost 15 Jan 2013 Cozumel

    This is a private matter between the family and Dive Paradise so at this point, I respectfully ask on behalf of the family and DP that everyone stop speculating on the "information" that has been shared in this thread. NONE of it is an accurate representation of any of the facts, even the...
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    New to the board- Hi Everyone-Love the board! Need car rental advice please.

    I Have to agree with the necessity of getting insurance while here. I also highly recommend using Isis. If you have an incident she will personally come help you. However, please understand that any insurance purchased will only cover damage to your car and the other parsons. If they are...
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    Diver lost 15 Jan 2013 Cozumel

    I have been reading this entire thread with a heavy heart. My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Tamara's family and friends. It is my desire that we will all be able to learn something from this horrible event. I am a DM, and my husband works for Dive Paradise. I will pass...
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    Best ~ $140 I've ever spent

    Dmeeve, I am glad you are ok. I am not interested in nitpicking your incident, but would like to gain a better understanding for building my own knowledge base. I was surprised to see that your Cutaneous DCS (skin bends) was diagnosed as a type II hit, as I think that those kinds usually...
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    August 2012 in Cozumel (Its a dry heat....)

    Hey CV - I am so jealous that I can't be part of the August group! I was lucky enough to spend most of the summer on la isla, and have only been back to work for two weeks and I am STILL having withdrawls. Every morning I imagine the Maximus and Alison and Carlos at the caleta and feel so...
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    March 2012 ...The "Who's in Cozumel" LIST!!

    I was in a full 3 mil with a 5 mil vest/hood. Froze my a** off on both dives that day and I don't chill easily either. In fact, the day Kat is talking about with the funky thermoclines, currents and 75 degree water temps, I kept my boat coat on for the whole SI trying to get warmed up. (I...
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    March 2012 ...The "Who's in Cozumel" LIST!!

    And so do I. :-(. Kat and I discussed on the Maximus yesterday how we are going start our own little support group as we struggle through island withdrawals. Other greenies are welcome to join us in our pity party!
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    March 2012 ...The "Who's in Cozumel" LIST!!

    Awww, thanks Kat! I am so glad I got to meet you too and can't wait to dive with you again Saturday! I had a blast with you guys. So glad you got a picture of the eagle ray! He was a beauty for sure!!! :-)
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