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  1. socaljohn

    GoPro 9 Rocks

    I upgraded from a gopro 3 to a gopro 9 and WOW, what a difference.
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    DIVE DRY WITH DR. BILL #885: BITE ME!

    I suspect they are awaiting bits to float off from hard shell critters the octo is working on...
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    DIVE DRY WITH DR. BILL #885: BITE ME!

    I would guess they are waiting for bits to float out as an Octo feeds on a hard shelled critter. Dr Bill?? The Kelp bass were everywhere during my encouner at the dive park in Sept.
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    Poacher Violates Lobster season

    Very cool Dr Bill, you sure do the right time, right place thing.!
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    Tank size comparison

    Had a worthington HP 100 and an ancient HP 72 Steel. It was a pain changing tanks on 2 dive days. Wife let me buy another Worthington HP 100 on what I call Tanksgiving a few yrs back...simplified those 2 dive days. Still have the 72 but haven't used it in long time.
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    Giant Sea Bass in the Avalon UW Park

    Awesome headed there this Sunday. Lately our fb group has seen them often in Laguna and last weekend at La jolla cove and LJ shores too. Seems many sitings lately woohoo.
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    Peeing Etiquette

    not to mention any names, you know who you are, got a buddy who more than once while waiting for others to get to shore dive spot has said, "man I gotta get my wetsuit, I have to pee."
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    It's smoky underwater, too

    As always your pix are the best. Really like the spiny and shiny pix.
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    Things you've found under water

    That's pretty cool. I was born in Newport RI (Navy brat) and always thought it would be cool to dive there. BTW love the Sea Hunt quote, my buddy and I used to end his dive videos by ad-libbing a Sea Hunt sign off.
  10. socaljohn

    The Northwest: Diving Wonderland

    Moving to La Pine next year. Going to try some of that Lake diving but am worried about the water temp. Dive so cal wet now, down to mid 50s.
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    DIVE DRY WITH DR. BILL #859: A PRICKLY SUBJECT

    Very cool .thanks .
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    DIVE DRY WITH DR. BILL #857: THE INSANITY HAS SPREAD

    Hey Dr. Bill, I appreciate your call for wisdom and common sense from rule makers during this outbreak. Unfortunately rules are usually made taking steps to control those with the least common sense, and wiser types are caught up in the over regulation needed to protect knuckleheads from...
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    Flash Dive Report: Divers Cove, Laguna Beach, Sat. 2-8-20

    Awesome, deadmans reef at Crescent was also excellent same day.
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    Weightbelts, why does everyone hate them so much?

    In So Cal Chamber Day events include tour and briefing by both CG And LA County Sheriff ocean rescue teams who both recommend weight belts, as more easily and likely ditchable. Been considering going back to weight belt...
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    DIVE DRY WITH DR. BILL #826: BONES

    Sounds pretty cool to me. Glad you are diving again..fan of your dive dry since I started diving again in 2010 after 32 yr surface interval. Happy diving.
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    New to scuba, want buddies.

    As above, I Should have mentioned South Coast Divers. They are an excellent group for beginners. They will take really good care of you.
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    New to scuba, want buddies.

    I am in OC, TRY West Coast Dive club and So cal underwater bubbling addicts (SCUBA) both on facebook. CHEERS!
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    How Did You Go Solo?

    Went lobster diving with some long time dive buddies, looked around and Viola, solo diver. I did put together a pony rig and used it but my few intentional solo dives were kinda boring Guess I enjoy diving with a buddy.
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    Worth pursuing AOW?

    Did not read all the posts, but if not already mentioned, google Hitler AOW...good for a laugh anyway.
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