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  1. MEL-DC Diver

    Do I need shots?

    I even have my first 3 rabies shots, just in case I ever get bitten when traveling around. Yes, I know - good for me.
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    What's the best way to ship tanks from LA to NYC?

    Yeah, sorry about that. I just had to have it and figured that I wouldn't run into the other poor sap that needed two. Who knew! :D
  3. MEL-DC Diver

    What's the best way to ship tanks from LA to NYC?

    There is so little pressure that you have to put your ear to the valve to hear it. I suspect it is just enough to avoid getting another VIP due to having an empty cylinder.
  4. MEL-DC Diver

    What's the best way to ship tanks from LA to NYC?

    Yeah, I just got a HP100 shipped to me from Scubatoys with the valve on and probably 25-50 psi of air in there. The VIP was already done and I just got it filled. Easy as pie.
  5. MEL-DC Diver

    If you could fly to any of these for free....

    In the DR, the diving off of Puta Cana is pretty much lacking. It exists, but the reef is mostly dead. Not sure about what's around Santiago (Santo Domingo?) though. I think my choices would be in the following order: 1) Cancun - because it's a short ride to Cozumel, which is fantastic...
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    Recommendations for Dive Excursion on a Cruise

    The cruise lines all will leave without you, but almost all of the independents are well versed in dealing w/ the cruise ships - the ships operate on the same schedule every week. Frankly, I avoid the ship's excursions like the plague. I know what I want to do and take care of it myself. Do I...
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    Cruise Friendly Dive Operator In Grand Cayman - Seasports

    I have just returned from a family cruise vacation and wanted to provide you all with the name of a top-notch operator out of Grand Cayman - Seasports. Background: This was my first cruise on a large passenger ship, and being with my wife and 2 very young kids, it definitely was not intended...
  8. MEL-DC Diver

    Quarry dives...do you log them as "official dives"?

    I believe this is what you are talking about... http://www.familyscuba.com/index.cfm?SECTION=696
  9. MEL-DC Diver

    Dive boat exit???

    Now that is funny. Good come back line.
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    Dive boat exit???

    Best practice - keep it in until on the boat. That being said, I rarely do it. Most times I am talking to the boat, and thus the reg is out of my mouth. I always have air in my BC when on the surface, so I know I'll be bouyant if I fall off. Also, I am aware that I've got 4 options when it...
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    What dive suit is needed in St.Thomas in Sept?

    I agree with the above. I typically am down that way in September and I dive w/ a 3mil shorty and it is plenty for the temp. If you desire more protection from the sea life, a full coverage skin or 3 mill full suit will suffice.
  12. MEL-DC Diver

    New TSA Regulations

    They still do as of yesterday...
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    New TSA Regulations

    Understood, but the line itself suggests chaos. Real chaos. As if standing in line a little longer is an undue burden and surely cooler heads must prevail and eliminate this whole screening and baggage restriction thing because everyone knows that I am not a danger. Allison, you should...
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    New TSA Regulations

    Allison, Just out of curiosity, what about the current situation strikes you as not having a semblance of calm?
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    New TSA Regulations

    As far as I am aware, electronics are not at issue in the US at the moment. I plan on bringing my laptop as a carry on for business later this month - shouldn't be an issue. At the end of the month, the wife, kids and I are heading to Grand Cayman. My wife will wear her glasses rather than...
  16. MEL-DC Diver

    Offshore drilling bill passes house - CONTACT YOUR SENATORS!

    Your answer says it all. Choose your conspiracy from the menu items listed...
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    Offshore drilling bill passes house - CONTACT YOUR SENATORS!

    Are you seriously suggesting that think progess is an unbiased source?
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    Offshore drilling bill passes house - CONTACT YOUR SENATORS!

    Axl, You're late to the game. That argument was shot down about 20 pages ago.
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    Offshore drilling bill passes house - CONTACT YOUR SENATORS!

    After re-reading many of these responses, I have to say that I am stunned that everyone really is not that far away from one another on the issues, even those of us that seem to disagree most vehamently with one another. The real disagreements seem to be HOW we arrive the endgame, not what that...
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    Offshore drilling bill passes house - CONTACT YOUR SENATORS!

    China was one reason, but I think we were actually being realistic about total economic impact vs. quantifiable and verifiable change. As it stands, Kyoto is pretty much dead in the water with the signatories either dropping out or completely missing their targets. We were honest about it and...
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