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  1. mikswi

    Question Returning to Scuba

    Hey all!! I am making a return to diving this year after almost a 20 year break. Besides the usual refresher classes, getting the regs rebuilt, tanks hydo'd etc, I had to throw out my old BC. Genesis Recon 75 - I loved that BC, however mice, dry rot & time had other plans. Any suggestions on...
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    Bodies of water/Bottom topography link

    Im not sure if everyone else has this link and I am the last to find it or if it is of some benefit to all. It lists bodies of water by town and bottom topography. The site is put up by the Mass Dept of Fish & Wildlife and im not sure how accurate it is but the lakes I have dove, seem to be...
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    Boston Harbor Islands - Volunteer - Eel Grass

    I am on a mailing list from CPT.Robs (seal dive charters) and I received this email today about volunteering for harvesting/planting of Eel Grass. I have copied the email below along with the links. I have no other info on this project other than whats in the email and website. Just...
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    Dive Boat 4 Sale/ Ebay

    I was poking around eBay for a dive/project boat. While the price right, I dont have the time to re power a boat. I thought I would pass it along...............http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/USCG-Steel-Hull-Work-Boat_W0QQitemZ4597828546QQcategoryZ26432QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
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    Ever hear of "Moose Juice"?

    http://www.moosejuice.com/index.html Never seen this before, I came across it while pokin around on Google. I have read threads in the past about people having difficulty getting their wetsuit on/off so I thought I would spread the link around. I am in no way connected to this...
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    National Guard Divers

    Does anyone on this board know of or presently perform SCUBA duties as part of their NG obligation? I was in the Guard for a while and I ETS'd in 2000. While in, I made allot of friends, some of them high in rank. I was on AOL Messenger last week (hardley ever go on) when somebody popped on and...
  7. mikswi

    RIOceanographer

    Ok, I looked at your Bio................Ya gotta tell me what that contraption is. Is that some kind of sled/scooter? http://www.scubaboard.com/member.php?find=lastposter&t=113610
  8. mikswi

    20% discount for DAN Members

    I was poking around the DAN site and came across this. If you stay at a Best Western, you could be eligable for up to 20% off your stay. Not sure if everyone knew this or not but I thought I would throw it out there anyways. http://www.bestwestern.com/mvp/diversalertnetwork.asp
  9. mikswi

    Owning a Doppler

    Due to an event that I witnessed recently as well as another a few months ago, I have become interested in Doppler technology and the science behind it. I am considering purchasing a unit to carry with me along with the other necessary supplies divers carry like 1st aid kit, O2 ect. Does...
  10. mikswi

    Anybody have an "IN" with FEMA?

    I have been trying for about a week and a half to make contact with someone at FEMA regarding me becoming a vendor. I realize that they are busy now but I just cant seem to get to the right person or contact info. All my emails go unanswered and my voice mails as well. I have allot of...
  11. mikswi

    Don Janni = Turning 96?!!

    Not sure how I arrived at this info. Maybe its just an ingrained habit to click on posters profiles and have a peek to get to know them a little bit better. During my "Poking Around" I happened to notice that " Don Janni " will be turning 96 next month!! Born in 1910? Is this a typo/glitch or...
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    Sunken House/Gardner Lake-CT/Dove?

    Has anybody here dove this? I read a brief mention of it on another thread, followed the link that was provided and the following is a copy of the description of the sunken house and how it got there. I would REALLY like to dive this, can anyone provide location of the house in relation to the...
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    Mandatory Passports coming by years end!

    I was reading the June 2005 issue of "Dive Training" and on page 16 there is an article about how Passports will be REQUIRED for any travel to the Carribean after DEC 31 2005 and after 2006, one will be required for ANY travel outside the U.S.A. I Copied the article below for those of you that...
  14. mikswi

    Bonaire, Who's going?

    Ok, Im leaving on the 9th for Bonaire.................who else from ScubaBoard is gonna be there?
  15. mikswi

    Leaving for Bonaire

    Sorry I aint posted in a while folks, I was offered a job from an international company. They called me out of the blue to run a project for them. I wasnt seeking employment but I figured "ehh, what the hell....", then at the final project closeout, they made me an offer that was too good to...
  16. mikswi

    All u can eat lobster!

    Ok, who has eaten here? http://www.nordic-lodge.com I absolutely LOVE this place! For the $, you will NOT find a better place/deal. Any scubaboard members eaten here? Help me spread the love! LOL!
  17. mikswi

    Remote adaptor for Canon ZR85

    Ok, this is my first attempt at underwater video. About 5-6 months ago, I wanted an underwater video camera but was discouraged by the prices, including the housing. So I settled for upgrading my existing 7 year old video camera. I ended up with a Canon ZX85. One day last week I was talking to...
  18. mikswi

    Wanna be a REEF after you die?

    I came across this website a while back. After poking around the site, I sent for their free brochure with video. Its kinda pricey but, so is getting planted in the ground. If yer REALLY into being "one" with the ocean- I guess its a nice option. Your cremated remains are mixed into a...
  19. mikswi

    http://www.excellentbonaire.com/

    Ok, who's stayed at this place? I already searched scubaboard, all I got was references to the windsock dive site. My LDS is looking into going here. They usually stay at the Plaza but times are hard for everybody and some people are saying they cannot afford to go, so he found this place. The...
  20. mikswi

    Tilos??

    O.K, for those that may be following my threads, I have been invited by my LDS to learn reg repair as well as the workings of the trade. I was in the shop one day working on a Poseiden when the rep from TILOS came in. He showed us his latest wares, most of which was impressive. (stay tuned for...
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