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    Found compass Dec 20 - Vancouver area

    Hi All, I found a compass Dec 20/13 at a local dive site for Vancouver. It was lost very recently based on where I found it. If you have lost one, PM with details as to what site and when I will get it back to you. Thanks
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    Lost 8 lbs soft weight belt at Whytecliff June 12/13 near channel marker

    HI All, an 8 lbs soft weight belt was lost at Whytecliff somewhere near the Eagle by the channel marker guessing at about 50'. If found, drop me an email please, thanks
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    Found integrated weight pocket at Whytecliff June 12/13

    HI All, buddy and I found a integrated weight pocket at Whytecliff tonight. It has not been there long. If you lost one or know of someone that did let me know.
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    Found fin at Whytecliff July 9/12

    Howdy all, I found a fin in the shallows of Whytecliff tonight, if you have lost one let me know and please describe it. I don't think this has been in the water long. ---------- Post Merged at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous Post was at 12:17 AM ---------- Update: the owner has been identified
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    How strong is a 1 knot current for diving in?

    Hi all, where I dive we rarely have to worry about currents but I am going to be exploring some new dives sites soon that are current dependant and was wondering, how strong is a 1 knot current for diving in? Some sites I know can be done as a drift dive but others can't. Thanks
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    Travel time to Keystone & Edmonds dive sites

    Hi All, I finally got around to getting my passport and was looking at doing some diving down in Washington. What I was wondering though is about how long does it take to drive from Vancouver BC (specifically North Vancouver) to either Edmonds or Keystone dive sites? Just a rough estimate as I...
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    Did you enjoy your dive?

    Hi All, Went for a dive last night and I realized after wards that I did not take any time to really enjoy the dive. I had a small octopus that was actively hunting and there I am focusing on taking pictures that I forget to just sit back and watch it for a bit and enjoy watching it hunt. So...
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    Found weight pouch at Whytecliff

    Hi All, found an integrated weight pouch at Whytecliff today, Feb 24, I you have lost one, let me know and I will get this back to you. The owner has been found, this was far too easy :)
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    Dive fins and tank found at Whytcliff

    Hi All, dove WC today and there was a tank and a set of fins left behind. The tanks is from IDC and I am assuming that the fins are from a diver that dives out of IDC. My dive buddy is dropping the gear off at IDC so if you happen to know the owner you can let them know. Thanks
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    Where do you store your lens cover during a dive?

    Hi All, I was wondering where you all store your camera lens cover while diving? I usually keep the cover in my dry suit pocket however I lost mine while on a dive and so I had to make another one. Thanks
  11. TheWetRookie

    Kelvin Grove septic system work complete

    Hi all, Just an FYI, the work at Kelvin Grove on the septic system is done and so she is good for diving. Dove there last night (Sun) and had a great dive. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs324.ash2/60479_499707853997_676848997_7087205_1156321_n.jpg Here is a treat from the dive :)
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    Lost dive computer

    Hi All, a new diver that I know lost her dive computer at Whytcliff yesterday (Thu) somewhere between 50' at the day marker and the shore in the bay. It is a basic Areis computer, black strap. Not sure if she had her name on it. If you find one please send me a PM, Just a note, don't use it...
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    Using both strobe and flash together

    Hi all, I have upgraded my camera to a Canon powershot A620 with a Ikelite housing and I will soon have my old strobe mounted. So far I love this camera. I was wondering though, do any of you use both the strobe and internal flash while taking pictures or once you put on the strobe, use the...
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    Can't upload photos

    Hi All, for some reason I can not upload photos, I have before with no trouble. I have not changed any settings and have lots of room left for pics. Any solutions? The error messages that I am getting are Unable to move file [/tmp/phpGCDY7J] ->...
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    Atomic split fins and Titanium knife

    Hi All, I am selling my Atomic split fins as I don't need them anymore. They are Large in size and in good condition. $50 As well as a titanium blue tang dive knife $50 FYI the knife does not have a strap I live in the Vancouver British Columbia area Mike
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    Zeagle concept II

    Hi All, I am selling my Zeagle concept II BC as I don't need it anymore, fits M-L and is in good condition. Asking $250 I live in the Vancouver, British Columbia area Mike
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    A thank you to Nanaimo Dive Outfitters

    Hi All, I would just like to say thank you to Shirley and the Nanaimo Outfitters for accommodating me with fills. I went over to the island mid week for some diving and when I showed up at the shop she had all the air storage tanks apart as they were changing them and it was going to take a...
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    Be careful of stairs at Kelvin Grove

    Hi All, just an FYI, the stairs at Kelvin Grove are starting to fall apart. The rung that is half way down is almost completely broken. The other rungs don't look the greatest either. Dove there today (Friday) and we had a good dive. Vis below 50' was good and clear. above 50 is progressively...
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    AL or steels for sidemounting

    Hi All, from what I have been reading it looks like both AL and steels are being used for sidemounting. For those that are diving steels, I was wondering what size of tanks you are diving and how you find them riding on you while diving considering the weight of the steels. Also would not AL...
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    I am learning; there is hope for me yet

    Today I spent the day playing with editing photos. This is my first real attempt at editing other than resizing and shrinking a picture. And well, I learnt that there is hope for me :D. Below is what I accomplished. For me it is a big step in the right direction of which I am proud of. The...
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