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I think the chumsicle in the middle of the circle would be the way to go.
then the bulls. 4 divers and an experience of a lifetime for me. Bottom line is as grown adults we make our own decisions, good and bad, right or wrong. What does bother me though is folks coming off self righteous about what I choose to do. Bottom line ... if you don't want to do it... THEN DON'T. Don't sit here and judge others who choose too.
I believe that they are quite territorial and that's part of why they are considered more dangerous. I don't recall anyone being critical of others for choosing to do the dive, but maybe I just skipped over it without registering as such happens on SB so much that I'm conditioned that way. It is insane to feed them by hand from a bucket, and without armor no less, I think - but it may be difficult to convey that info to the local divers who do it. I fear that a bad accident is imminent for one of them which will be a horrible experience for all on the dive & boat to be sure. As I said early here, I don't know how good the Cancun trauma centers are or how fast the local services can get a diver there but I am guessing that it won't go as well as the US Coasties plucking a diver off of a Bahamas boat and heading for Miami. The boat captain might do better when the time comes to just head for Cancun? I doubt that Cozumel or PDC clinics could do much for a severe cut.
The only way that those "self-righteous" people were able to "judge" you or your actions, was that you posted on a public bulletin board. If you're not willing to get all manner of responses then don't post.
The only way that those "self-righteous" people were able to "judge" you or your actions, was that you posted on a public bulletin board. If you're not willing to get all manner of responses then don't post.
I've watched this thread, and honestly, I still don't know if it's a good/bad idea to chum, use bait balls, or bait tubes. Part of me says it is an accident waiting to happen. But, the other part of me enjoyed the hell out of playing with the eels and sharks last month in Belize when a bait tube was used. And I still have the same 10 fingers and 9 toes I started out with.
If I didn't... mea culpa.I like to think I strolled by, not sauntered (that's levity). If you want me to classify my post, I'd classify it as pointing out a simple statement of fact that's often overlooked, followed by a reasonable solution (being an answer you don't like doesn't automatically make it condescending, snide, stirring the pot, or posturing). . . You can wish for everyone to always be constructive and without negativity in their posts, but as you implied, it doesn't always happen.My point, which you seemed to saunter right on by, is that constructive feedback is fine, but the rest is just pot stirring and posturing. Which category was yours? Thanks for learning me on the dangers of posting on a public board
P.S.... I believe I said "Judge others" not Judge me
I like to think I strolled by, not sauntered (that's levity). If you want me to classify my post, I'd classify it as pointing out a simple statement of fact that's often overlooked, followed by a reasonable solution (being an answer you don't like doesn't automatically make it condescending, snide, stirring the pot, or posturing). . . You can wish for everyone to always be constructive and without negativity in their posts, but as you implied, it doesn't always happen.
