DWADD - Casino Dive Park

[Clammy]

Uh oh.. I forgot about invade Catalina... Was this the weekend AFTER the scuba show?

 

[crd_kats]

Sam & Carmen .. how did you like the Yukon and Ruby E ? ... what was the vis ?
I think the Yukon is too cool ... did you see the plaque on the bridge to Kimber's friend, Steve Donathan ?
How about the Ruby E ... with all those strawberry anemones, I think it looks like a parade float

I see Dave beat me to answering, which is just as well as he prolly took note of the important stuff while I was thinking (on the Yukon), "Damn, it's f_ck_g COLD!" and "Wow, those anemones look just like Cauliflower and make the boat look like a vegetable salad. Wonder if they are stiff or soft. Wonder if I'll get a talking to if I touch them." and "Glad the surge isn't bad. Don't want to be sucked into the DARK, F-ing COLD wreck!".. No, we didn't see the plaque, but did read about it. Wish I'd remembered :sad:

The Ruby-E was like diving a strawberry shortcake ice cream tug boat. It was covered in pink and so adorable. I did a quick swim around the bow and top, across the back of the wheel house and back up to the bow where Dave pointed out the Nudie... tiny nudie. I didn't realize. The ones I've seen in FL are about 4" - 6". This one was very cool and flourescent too... nice.

You really have to hand it to JR. The dude was incredible. He didn't even look cold. NO goosebump in site. We played rock, paper, scissors on the safety stop.

Hope no one besides Sam comes back with a ziploc bag with fresh kelp blades sandwiched between paper towels! Assume they didn't get thrown out of your aunt's refrigerator, Carmen!

Brian, I'm going to point the finger at Dave since he claims his wax jobs are the best! We'll have to ask the "victim" about that!

Bill, I should have bet Sam on the length of time it would take my aunt to open the bag. Sure enough, she hadn't been home two minutes and she was shreeking at me about what is this(?!), while holding the ziploc baggy at arm length. Of course, I told her it was your's and Sam's science experiment and she's killing all the creatures by taking it out of the fridge. Sam almost forgot it today, but it did leave with her and hopefully will find a home in NY.

You're looking for and showing the girls NUDIES now huh Dave?

And a lovely NUDIE it was too.... :winky:

 

[ScubaSam]

Sam & Carmen .. how did you like the Yukon and Ruby E ? ... what was the vis ?
I think the Yukon is too cool ... did you see the plaque on the bridge to Kimber's friend, Steve Donathan ?
How about the Ruby E ... with all those strawberry anemones, I think it looks like a parade float

Don - Viz was not good but I'm so happy to say I got a chance to dive Wreck Alley. I was even more happy to spend an entire day with Dave, Marian and Carmen. Dave and Marian are the PERFECT SoCal host and hostess. I love them to death and they are stuck with me FOREVER!!!

Hope no one besides Sam comes back with a ziploc bag with fresh kelp blades sandwiched between paper towels! Assume they didn't get thrown out of your aunt's refrigerator, Carmen!

Brian, I'm going to point the finger at Dave since he claims his wax jobs are the best! We'll have to ask the "victim" about that!

I had to double-back and pick them up from Carmen's aunt's refrigerator. The kelp sample is now in a Marina Del Rey refrigerator as I visit with my lovely cousin. The kelp sample is making it's round in LA...

We did dive the Yukon and Ruby E yesterday.

On the Yukon the vis was still limited 10 give or take, surge was moderate and water temps were a brisk 50-51 at depth. Sam and Carmen did very well given it was their first visit to our own wreck alley. Marian had something in her eye and it was so distracting she never really got comfortable. I was looking for a nudie so Carmen and Sam would get to see their first but the surge and cold temps made it difficult to spot them.

On the Ruby E, Marian sat out and JR, the Captain of the Lois Ann accepted Carmen's invitation to join us on the dive. He gladly accepted, filled his tank and pulled out his dive gear which consisted of a 5/3 hooded vest, boots and gloves to add to his mask fins, BC, tank and regs. NO WETSUIT, just the hooded vest and swim trunks for warmth! Remember, this was a 80' dive in 50f water! I thought Dr. Bill could handle the cold water pretty well but JR takes this test, hands down. Wow!

Well we all splash and head down the line. I'm determined to show Carmen and Sam the nudies that sprinkle the wreck. Shortly after we arrive, and start our exploring the deck, I find a nice FedEx and point it out to Carmen and Sam. Carmen looks at me, flashes a enthusiastic OK and then indicates she is freezing, grabs JR and they head to the bow to go up line back to San Diego's warm blue sky! Sam and I spend 10 or so more minutes before Sam starts to shiver like a wet puppy and thumbs it.

After a nice short run back to port, we packed the truck and decided to let the East Coast girls warm in the sun then head off to the nearest In-n-Out so Samantha can try out one of California's favorite food stops.

All-in all, it was a fun day!


Sam and Carmen ready to dive!


After Sam's first double double, animal style!

Dave - Carmen and I cannot thank you and Our Lovely Bride enough for your generous hospitality during our stay in LA. In-N-Out burger was delicious, can we get some in NYC please??? Yes, diving Wreck Alley was a great experience and was so impressed with JR diving without any exposure suit. Thanks for showing me all the nudies when I had you to myself the remainder of the second dive before I thumbed it. :kiss2: to you and :kiss2::kiss2: to Our Lovely Bride.

 

[mselenaous]

I'm going to point the finger at Dave since he claims his wax jobs are the best! We'll have to ask the "victim" about that!

...had her zipper waxed by Dave :yelclap:

 

[HisLovelyBride]

Don - Viz was not good but I'm so happy to say I got a chance to dive Wreck Alley. I was even more happy to spend an entire day with Dave, Marian and Carmen. Dave and Marian are the PERFECT SoCal host and hostess. I love them to death and they are stuck with me FOREVER!!!

I had to double-back and pick them up from Carmen's aunt's refrigerator. The kelp sample is now in a Marina Del Rey refrigerator as I visit with my lovely cousin. The kelp sample is making it's round in LA...



Dave - Carmen and I cannot thank you and Our Lovely Bride enough for your generous hospitality during our stay in LA. In-N-Out burger was delicious, can we get some in NYC please??? Yes, diving Wreck Alley was a great experience and was so impressed with JR diving without any exposure suit. Thanks for showing me all the nudies when I had you to myself the remainder of the second dive before I thumbed it. :kiss2: to you and :kiss2::kiss2: to Our Lovely Bride.

It was our pleasure and privilege to spend a couple of days with Sam and Carmen. These are some of the nicest people on the planet! I can't wait for the next opportunity to dive with them. Safe travels my friends!

 

[ScubaSam]

It was our pleasure and privilege to spend a couple of days with Sam and Carmen. These are some of the nicest people on the planet! I can't wait for the next opportunity to dive with them. Safe travels my friends!

Our Lovely Bride - Carmen and I were saying the EXACT same thing about Dave and you being some of the nicest people on the planet!!! Definitely will be back to dive with you again!

 

[D_B]

I really hope you do, and that the conditions are better
Until then, you'll have to take my word for how beautiful it is in the kelp forest with 60ft viz
Thanks for coming out and playing with us

 

[drbill]

Carmen... you should tell your aunt that kelp is quite edible. In fact, she probably has dozens of products in her home that were made with kelp or other algae! Many foods contain kelp including salad dressing, cake mixes, frosting, canned foods, onion rings, etc. and if she uses cosmetics or brushes her teeth, there may be kelp there too. Even house paint may contain it! Perfectly safe to keep in the refrigerator (I have several samples in mine as I write).

 

[crd_kats]

Carmen... you should tell your aunt that kelp is quite edible. In fact, she probably has dozens of products in her home that were made with kelp or other algae! Many foods contain kelp including salad dressing, cake mixes, frosting, canned foods, onion rings, etc. and if she uses cosmetics or brushes her teeth, there may be kelp there too. Even house paint may contain it! Perfectly safe to keep in the refrigerator (I have several samples in mine as I write).

Thanks for the info, Dr. Bill, but she does realize this. It was just the shock of having stinky, green slimey stuff in a baggy in her pristine refrigerator and believe me, it was quite amusing to me so no worries. Especially watching the speed she used in placing it back in the fridge.



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