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I appreciate the replies and the advice on searching Bay Islands specifically. Thanks for your input. I think I'll be booking a trip to Reef House later this year.

Has anyone been to, or had any experience with Reef House Resort on the island of Roatan? Just heard about it and was wondering what it is like in comparison to Fantasy Island or Anthony's Key

There was a DAN article some time ago - still available on their website I believe - that gave a basic guideline: 1 pt. donation, wait a minimum of 24 hours before diving. That gives the body an opportunity to replenish the blood supply and bring the hemoglobin levels back to normal.

Divers Direct in Dania Beach (Ft. Lauderdale) has an AOW class starting the evening of the 28th for the class session and the AOW dives on Sat. and Sun. Dec. 29 and 30. Store No. 954-925-7630

I would like to clarify a statement made in an earlier post by NetDoc concerning the fact that he is no longer teaching for Divers Direct...and the reference to "Cookie Cutter" Classes. It is true that NetDoc is no longer affiliated as an instructor with Divers Direct...but the reason IS NOT...

Can't say about the Evolution since I haven't owned one or wore one...but I have a DUI 350 that is now 19 years old and is still the best and most comfortable drysuit I own. Besides a couple of replacement seals, the only thing I've had done to it was have DUI install a new zipper in 2005. For...

In the Minneapolis area you may want to check out the new Divers Direct Pro Shop located inside the Lakeville Gander Mtn. store - it's right off the interstate in Lakeville. They have a great selection of gear that would be appropriate for both cold water and warm (tropical) diving. They also...

In response to DiverDown247's comments about an extra faceplate, here's what I do with all my computers... Go to a local office supply store and purchase a package of "screen protectors" for either palm pilots or pocket PC's. The package is relatively inexpensive and usually contains 10-20...

Although no agency that I'm aware of does initial or random drug testing on instructors as an "agency policy," there are some dive shops that do use drug testing. Divers Direct / World Watersports requires initial drug testing and background checks for any instructor desiring to teach their...

SDI and TDI do not require dives for the EANx Certification. Word from SDI HQ is that within about 6 weeks they will have an online EANx Course. However...even though you take the academics online you will still need to meet with an instructor and cover analysis of your gas, filling in the logs...

When you arrive in Ft. Lauderdale stop by World Watersports/Divers Direct. It's just south of the airport right off I-95 and Griffin Road in Sportman's Park. They also have locations in West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Orlando, Florida City and Key West. Before you leave Iowa you can also check out...

Give Dave and Pat Swanson of Blue Water Divers a call. They are right on West Okoboji in Arnold's Park. They often have people coming in who are looking for dive buddies - they may be able to put you in touch with someone to dive with. Their number is (712) 332-6370

I've also had the opportunity to dive with the new MAKO fins. Nestor Palmero brought a few pair of the fins - along with a lot of other Oceanic and Aeris products to our March Divers Direct Key Largo Weekend Dive Getaway for the folks to use on their dives and the response to the fins (as well...

While you're at Okoboji, stop by Blue Water Divers and introduce yourself to Dave and Pat Swanson. They're great instructors and have a wealth of information about diving the Okoboji area.

Send Pete "NetDoc" Murray a PM or simply e-mail him at netdoc@scubaboard.com I believe Pete is offering some classes right now that may work great for your schedule. He's also a NAUI instructor as well as SDI.

I guess I'm in a good position to toss in some input on this as I own both BCDs and alternate between them depending upon the type of diving I do. I have found both BCDs to be excellent for recreational diving and instructing. I have had the Reef Rider a bit longer than the Stilleto so will...

At this point the only World Watersports location that is doing Nitrox fills is the West Palm Beach store located at the SE corner of I-95 and Northlake Blvd. The cost of the SDI Easy Nitrox course is $69.99 plus the book so the total comes out to what NetDoc posted. Should be a great class...

Thought I would post our flyer for the big Easter Egg Hunt. I would have put it in my first post, but the original was too large. Hope to see some of you ScubaBoarders at the event.

This is a special invitation for our ScubaBoard friends to join us for our first annual Easter Egg Hunt at Tigertail Lake in Dania Beach, FL Divers Direct and Broward Community College have planned a fun afternoon of diving and snorkeling for the whole family! For the young ones there will be...

Nestor will be bringing some new model Oceanic and Aeris BCDs, regulators, and computers for the dives on Saturday Afternoon and Sunday morning. There may be a "special surprise" item from Oceanic if Nestor is successful in wrangling one for the trip...don't want to mention the mask by name in...