TSandM -- Her Greatest Posts

[charlier]

I generally agree, except at small choke-points like the one of the two openings to Puget Sound and San Francisco's Golden Gate. OK, the bottom currents can be a little less but are still screaming. I have even been in current in excess of 5 knots on the bottom in open sea off South Carolina. I wouldn't have believed it but that is what the Captain calculated it based on our hot-jump and pick-up points. It was before GPS so measurements were based on Radar.

Hang-off for decompression was impossible so we had to hang off a small drifting inflatable at our 20' O2 stop. The dive was useless except the ride was rt of fun.

Although I generally agree with previous postings, laminar flow accompanying internal waves, as described by Bill, is more appropriate for open water conditions. The thelaminar flow breaks down when the currents (or internal waves) interact with the sea floor topography. For example, if we place velocity sensors across a reef with substantial currents, we it would not be surprising to record substantial changes in the magnitude and direction of the currents. In addition, surface current direction may not always match conditions at depth. Lastly, Akimbo is on the mark, where water is forced through constrictions, currents will substantially change between along a vertical profile in the water column.

 

[Mike Boswell]

I am truly amazed that two years later people are still discussing Lynne's posts.

I'm convinced she had no idea anything like this could be happening but she'd be proud as hell that it is.

Why do we love someone? It's hard to describe: I guess it's because they truly seem to care. In every post, Lynn seemed to care about others, and sharing was her way of showing that. Her posts are just as good to read today as they were many years ago.

 

[Compressor]

Why do we love someone? It's hard to describe: I guess it's because they truly seem to care. In every post, Lynn seemed to care about others, and sharing was her way of showing that. Her posts are just as good to read today as they were many years ago.

I never met her but I have been influenced by her writings to a very significant level. That's how well admired she was by her friends (physical and virtual {thru SB}).

 

[anchochile]

Just chiming in here to say that, as a new diver and new forum member, it seems like every time I search the boards to research gear, technique, or any other random diving-related question, Lynne pops up in the thread. Often her post is the most useful nugget in the whole discussion. What an incredible legacy of clearly-written, easy-to-understand wisdom and advice that I'm sure I'll mine for years as I continue to build my skills and become a better diver.

 

[Antarctic-Adventurer]

Just chiming in here to say that, as a new diver and new forum member, it seems like every time I search the boards to research gear, technique, or any other random diving-related question, Lynne pops up in the thread. Often her post is the most useful nugget in the whole discussion. What an incredible legacy of clearly-written, easy-to-understand wisdom and advice that I'm sure I'll mine for years as I continue to build my skills and become a better diver.

Completely agree, I often still come across her posts when doing a search and her advice is always spot on. Someone should collect them all together into a pdf document as a tribute to her.

 

[TMHeimer]

Completely agree, I often still come across her posts when doing a search and her advice is always spot on. Someone should collect them all together into a pdf document as a tribute to her.

Yes, and she never "nasty" to anyone. Not that that ever happens on SB.

 

[Neilwood]

Yes, and she never "nasty" to anyone. Not that that ever happens on SB.

Agreed. She always treated every poster the same with a very calm manner.

To anyone wishing to learn how to dive and willing to take the time to read her progression as a diver, it will serve as very good guide as to patience, perseverance and practise. Diving certainly never appeared to come easily to her at the beginning (from reading her blog) but she stuck with it and eventually became a very accomplished diver.

 

[TMHeimer]

Yes, she did persevere and eventually got Full Cave, besides DM. She was the only one I've heard of on SB or in real life that always did the "official" detailed pre dive buddy check.

 

[Compressor]

did the "official" detailed pre dive buddy check.

I'm curious as to which one: GUE EDGE or some other one?

She is an inspiration to all divers as far as I'm concerned.

 

[formernuke]

I have been out of the loop for a long time.

What happened??????

I remeber the Borg woman always good information didn't forget what was like to be new to this sport and always gave good advice to newcomers.