Social distancing has become the norm. Dining out is only a memory. But scuba diving is a great way to social distance because only a small percentage of people dive. Even fewer dive in cooler weather. That equals perfect Social Distancing. Today’s dive. Air temp started at 54 degrees F and 62 degrees F
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Dive log: March 2020 Location: Beaver Lake, AR. Campsites and swim area were still closed. We set up where we do the New Year’s Day dive. Well almost. The water level was up so that site was under about a foot of water. Chris Parrish, David Hurley, and Richard Crouch joined me. #stilldivingeverymonth
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This is a newer phrase that has been introduced into our vocabulary. It seems like in a matter of weeks we went from life is normal to the new normal. The new normal, whatever that is. It’s been an interesting ride up to this point and will continue to be with the unknown. Wow, Elsa
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Happy Wednesday Afternoon. If you haven’t noticed, we are a bit late in coming to you… That’s because I did what I do best… procrastinate. Today’s procrastination brought to you by the 2019 Extreme Sports Scuba Christmas Card. Be watching for that to come to a blog post near you on Christmas Eve. Now on
This morning taking the little to school, she asked what I was going to blog about today. I told her I wasn’t sure. So, she proceeded to write today’s blog post: It is cold outside. That means that winter is coming. Thanksgiving and Christmas too. You need to make sure that you dress properly. Also,
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November dive, 197 months in a row Location: Mermet Springs, IL Date: Nov 7, 2019 Time: 11:02 am Conditions: 38 deg. Overcast, rain, wind at 20mph Equipment: Steel 120 (Grady’s), G2 dove computer (Grady’s), Galileo Sol (Grady’s), Galileo HUD computer (mine, yes I do have my own equipment), 5 mil wetsuit, hooded vest, 7 mil boots,
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Put on your seatbelt because we are quickly approaching the end of the year. For some, this time of year seems to fly by while for others it seems to drag on. Three months with 4 holidays and BAM, the cold of winter. We’ve already passed one holiday, next up, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time
Blah blah blah blah. Something something something That didn’t work in high school, I don’t think my favorite blogger will like it either. For those of you out there that read Nicole’s Blog, you know she has a small cadre of mini bloggers around her that write the most wonderful and exciting stories
Good coffee morning, or iced tea, or soda pop, or whatever you’re drinking. I’m working on my coffee but you can join me with any drink you want. I don’t get all excited by wetsuits, normally, although I’ve spent a lot of time in one lately. I’m going to have to tell you about 2
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We have had a lot of open water classes going on this year. Justin, Chuck, and Doug have been working with various Benton County fire, law enforcement, and rescue personnel and have certified over 30. Back in Joplin we have certified over 25 people already and have more classes coming up. So if you think