I know, I know… I don’t post here enough… I’m so used to writing my life out on FaceBook like a bad fucking habit, that I keep forgetting I can do a lot of typing here, and have people ignore me just the same.
What’s been going on with me?
Well, I’m getting tech certified for starters.. I’ve got one dive left, and I’ll be done with Tech 1.
I also just completed a Cavern and Cave diving course. I’ve got about 18 months to go and get my full, which I think I will.
I can rant, but we know what rabbit hole that goes down, so here’s come video instead!
I’m hitting cove 2 today with my wife and friends. I’ve heard good visibility reports over there, but did not expect the beautiful tide sheet I came upon today:
Notice the low trending at the end of the day when we’re diving!
Yesterday morning, a friend said he could see 25 feet to the bottom easily. I’m excited to see what happens tonight!
Today was a good day all around.I got to work in the AM, and enjoyed my day solving puzzles. I sat in 71 degrees in heavy traffic, and didn’t really mind it one bit. I decided to dive, no matter who came.
I arrived at the shop at 5:30PM, already prepped to go, and stepped inside to see what was going on. Aaron seemed to be tired, and in a mood, Jared was there. This was the first time I saw him since he had his last baby (Well, his wife had it. I’ve got to give credit where it is due). There were a couple other customers, none of them looking interested in diving, so I figured I wouldn’t waste anyone’s time, and would head out and enjoy a solo dive… (more…)
Underwater Art, or Garbage? Image courtesy of nwdiveclub.com
This constantly appears to be a long standing issue with the dive community in the Pacific Northwest. Both sides believe that man-made underwater attractions should be whatever amuses divers in their transit, while allowing sea life to cultivate on these placements.
The issue is that one side believes that their childs TRex and Buzz Lightyear doll would make a great artificial reef placement. These divers have taken it upon themselves to construct PVC geo-domes, as well as diver skill test courses with polypropylene rope, and large truck tires.
The other side varies from people who are apathetic to the whole thing to divers who are angry at this “trash” that divers are dropping in the water because it’s cute.
Here’s the thing. I love underwater art. One of my favorite dive sites, Les Davis, on the Tacoma waterfront is a great example! Read on: (more…)
