It's Dr. Bill's Re-Birth Day August 24th

[drbill]

Hey Arnaud- we can dive together as I start my "second" 1,000 (or is it my third or fourth?).

See you and Ken this weekend.

Doc

 

[Xanthro]

Time for toasting!!!!

Glasses up everyone.

Xanthro

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Awwwhhh Just saw this thread!
Congrats Dr. Bill! I am twisting the cap off a micro brew as I type. Am with ya in spirit!
One of these days, I'd love to make it out there....

 

[drbill]

My "35th" has been great... I procrastinated enough on SD and SB this morning not to get anything done on the editing of my scientific paper. Attended the funeral and skipped the reception so I could get in dive 999 and 1,000. First was a great midwater dive with the barracuda and schools of jack and chub mackerel. Second was largely focused on taping two nice octopi- the first a small little thing the size of the palm of my hand, the second a larger one deep in a cave (forcing me to slowly wedge in to get my shots).

May not make my curry since my housemate used up all my chicken boullion and didn't replace it. I doubt she'll be back in time to make it before I catch the movie.

For those coming out this weekend, I just realized I counted dive #685 which was my OOA emergency ascent. Since it was only 4 min. it doesn't meet the qualifications for a logged dive. I count it anyway since it was a learning experience. So my first dive Fri may actually be the official #1,000.

Doc

 

[widebody50]

Pipedope, I took your advice and am now sitting at my desk wearing a mask and snorkel. (hey, I have to use the snorkel for something, since I paid like 40 bucks for it, right?)
My co-workers are finally leaving me the heck alone today and letting me concentrate. Thanks for the brilliant idea.

You really need to post a photo of that!!!

 

[mccabejc]

Wow. Didn't know there were barracuda in these waters.

By the way Bill, do you know of a depth contour map of the Casino dive park? Just curious.

 

[drbill]

Jim- not aware of a good bathymetric map. I created some very crude data for the entire coast down to 600 ft for a research project I did. However the data is not very accurate (but gave beautiful results in my paper!).

Doc

 

[scubaxris]

Happy ReBirthday!! OK I'm a day late but you know us "main landers". It was great seeing you the other weekend. I have new seals on the way so the DS will be back in action soon.
Still drying out...
Christopher

 

[drbill]

Good to see the two of you as well. No that I've finished editing both the scientific paper and this morning's video presentation, I can focus on the "real work" (as Gary Snyder calls it)... diving and video!!!

Doc

Happy ReBirthday!! OK I'm a day late but you know us "main landers". It was great seeing you the other weekend. I have new seals on the way so the DS will be back in action soon.
Still drying out...
Christopher