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Hi - My husband is 64 and under the care of a cardiologist who has cleared him for diving. He's a type 1 diabetic (diagnosed at 19 yo). He has a calcium score of 1940. He's generally in good shape. His cholesterol and BP are controlled through medication. He has never had chest pains or...

I had my first diagnosis 3 years ago in Cozumel. I was diving air. Since then, I've been diving nitrox, not on air tables. I was nervous about not knowing my tissue loading so set my computer for the correct mixture and made sure to dive very conservatively. I'm a recreational, vacation diver...

Hi Everyone- Headed to Lake Phoenix this weekend for a gear check out ahead of a trip in November. Does anyone know what the temps are like right now?

Got back from our 7th trip to Cozumel on July 6. We go to Coz for two reasons; to dive and to eat. Neither disappointed. The flights, on the other hand were mostly horrific. Booked tickets on Southwest in Feb into Cancun. We prefer to fly into Coz but couldn't justify the added expense...

So frustrated. We are booked for Buddy Dive Oct 12 - 19. Haven't booked airfare yet because I'm waiting for prices to drop. The week before and after we're booked airfare is $700. The week we're booked airfare is over $1000. What gives?!

Good Morning - Our flight leaves Cancun at 1:05 on Saturday 7/6. The van driver wants to pick us up in Playa at 9:45. That should get us to the airport approx. 2 hours before we leave. Is that enough time?

Hi Everyone- We've been to Coz 5 times with our 6th visit coming up in July. I'm still trying to figure out the taxi zones. If I'm reading the map correctly El Billy's is in zone 4 (possibly on the border of zone 2) and El Moro is in zone 2? Is that correct? What zone is the new marina...

Hi Folks- We're doing the bag drag for the first time in July. We usually just fly into COZ but the price is ridiculous this year. I plan on contacting the driver that @cvchief usually uses. He's given me an idea of what we should pay in pesos for 4 people. My problem is, I have not idea...

Not sure if this is the right place to post this question. 2 years ago while diving in Coz I developed skin bends. I was advised to dive nitrox on air tables to avoid this in the future. Last October we went to Bonaire and I used my nitrox cert for the first time. I had no issues...

Hi Everyone- I had been composing my trip report in my head while we were there. When we got back there were so many other reports I just never got around to posting. @scubadada I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to run into you! In re reading my original posts I realized you were there at the...

Hi Everyone- We typically go to Coz in October. Airfare has ranged from $500 - $600 from Richmond, Va. This year our only window is over the week of July 4. Airfare is outrageous. The cheapest I've found is almost $1K. Our usual Delta flight is $1.7! Is this typical for this time of year...

We leave on Saturday. YAY! We intend to shore dive only. I've searched the forum for tipping but can't find anything about the tank handlers. Do folks tip, not tip? How much? Thanks!

We are leaving for Bonaire in 3 weeks. I've developed a cyst under my eyelid that may require minor surgery. The incision would be under the eyelid and less than 3 mm, just enough to drain the cyst (it's called a chalazion) My opthamoligist doesn't know anything about diving and can't advise...

My husband and I bought our gear shortly after we were certified. Our choices were guided by our LDS' recommendations. It's been 7 - 8 years now and we've often thought "I wish we had considered...." I'd love to try a new reg, maybe a new BC but gear is so expensive. Is it unheard of for...

Good Morning All- I'm preparing for our trip in October. I have a save a dive kit with O rings for air. We plan on diving Nitrox. Should I order Nitrox compatible O rings for the tanks? How many and what types of O rings do folks usually take with them? This is our first time shore...

I was reading another thread about insulin pumps and dry suits when I realized we might have an issue in Bonair. My husband is a type 1 diabetic. He wears an insulin pump. When we are boat diving he uses his blood glucose test kit and then unhooks his pump and puts it in our boat bag before...

Hello All- Sorry for the cross posting. Wasn't sure which community to post in. My husband and I are scheduled for RD in July. I'm trying to find a class to satisfy the EFR primary and secondary requirements. Our local Red Cross offers the following: "The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course...

Hello All- (FYI-cross posted in Q&A for Certification Agencies) My husband and I are scheduled for RD in July. I'm trying to find a class to satisfy the EFR primary and secondary requirements. Our local Red Cross offers the following: "The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the...

Silly question but does anyone use the screen protectors? I have a Pro Plus 2 I've been using for 6 years. Love the computer. When I first bought it I put one of the thin, transparent lens covers over the screen to protect it from scratches. However, it was constantly getting air/water...

Late October tickets on Delta from Richmond, Va. were $718 yesterday. Today they are almost $200 more. What gives? The earlier October dates are $1098.00 I'm not sure whether to wait and see if they go down or purchase now. Anyone have any info on trends? I noticed that the price of...