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Netpilgrim@gmail.com - 20 Jan 2006 14:07 GMT
We are planning to dive out of of Belize City the week of March 20,
2006.  Plan to stay in a local hotel.  Can anyone recommend local dive
services that you have had good experience with for  3 days of diving?

thanks

David S
chilly - 20 Jan 2006 14:42 GMT
> We are planning to dive out of of Belize City the week of March 20,
> 2006.  Plan to stay in a local hotel.  Can anyone recommend local dive
> services that you have had good experience with for  3 days of diving?

As I answered on the other board, why would you plan your diving out of
Belize City instead of one of the Cayes?
Greg Mossman - 20 Jan 2006 17:33 GMT
>> We are planning to dive out of of Belize City the week of March 20,
>> 2006.  Plan to stay in a local hotel.  Can anyone recommend local dive
>> services that you have had good experience with for  3 days of diving?
>
> As I answered on the other board, why would you plan your diving out of
> Belize City instead of one of the Cayes?

I'm going diving out of Belize City the week of March 20.  What's wrong with
that?
chilly - 20 Jan 2006 20:41 GMT
> >> We are planning to dive out of of Belize City the week of March 20,
> >> 2006.  Plan to stay in a local hotel.  Can anyone recommend local dive
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> I'm going diving out of Belize City the week of March 20.  What's wrong with
> that?

Nothing, inasmuch as you are taking a liveaboard.  You aren't going to be
going back to Belize City at the end of every dive day.
Greg Mossman - 21 Jan 2006 04:13 GMT
> Nothing, inasmuch as you are taking a liveaboard.  You aren't going to be
> going back to Belize City at the end of every dive day.

Would you rather overnight in a vibrant, exciting city like Belize with
nightlife, casinos, and a bowling alley, or be stuck on a boat in the middle
of nowhere with a bunch of boring, sleepy divers?
Whistler - 21 Jan 2006 04:30 GMT
> Would you rather overnight in a vibrant, exciting city like Belize with
> nightlife, casinos, and a bowling alley, or be stuck on a boat in the middle
> of nowhere with a bunch of boring, sleepy divers?

Trick question.  The bowling alley cancels all the advantages of the city.
Jer - 21 Jan 2006 05:44 GMT
>>Nothing, inasmuch as you are taking a liveaboard.  You aren't going to be
>>going back to Belize City at the end of every dive day.
>
> Would you rather overnight in a vibrant, exciting city like Belize with
> nightlife, casinos, and a bowling alley, or be stuck on a boat in the middle
> of nowhere with a bunch of boring, sleepy divers?

All too often when I'm stateside, I'm in a vibrant, exciting city with
nightlife, casinos, and a bowling alley - and I get bored to tears,
there's nothing new there - same bling, same pukes.  Given the choices,
I'd vote for a boatload of boring, sleepy divers in the middle of
nowhere in a blink.  If one of them is Reefy Bob-a-loo, so much the better.

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chilly - 21 Jan 2006 08:40 GMT
> >>Nothing, inasmuch as you are taking a liveaboard.  You aren't going to be
> >>going back to Belize City at the end of every dive day.
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> I'd vote for a boatload of boring, sleepy divers in the middle of
> nowhere in a blink.  If one of them is Reefy Bob-a-loo, so much the better.

OK, if that's part of the option, I'm back to the bowling alley in BC.
Greg Mossman - 21 Jan 2006 17:03 GMT
> OK, if that's part of the option, I'm back to the bowling alley in BC.

Me, I'm off to San Andres.  Ben said Ben said there were topless women
there.  And "salacious" entertainment.  I dunno what that means, but it's
got to beat bowling.
Joe English - 21 Jan 2006 17:50 GMT
>>OK, if that's part of the option, I'm back to the bowling alley in BC.
>
> Me, I'm off to San Andres.  Ben said Ben said there were topless women
> there.  And "salacious" entertainment.  I dunno what that means, but it's
> got to beat bowling.

Hurricanes in Belize in January? Mud Slides ? Tsunamis???

Greg be sure you warn the Belizean Authorities before entering the country
chilly - 21 Jan 2006 22:51 GMT
> > OK, if that's part of the option, I'm back to the bowling alley in BC.
>
> Me, I'm off to San Andres.  Ben said Ben said there were topless women
> there.  And "salacious" entertainment.  I dunno what that means, but it's
> got to beat bowling.

No question.  San Andres has been on my list for a couple of years.  I also
want to go to Panama (Bocas).  Just last week, I learned that it is only a
45 minute plane ride from Panama to San Andres.  Maybe I can have it all.
Throw in a few days in Providencia and it should be a real winner of a trip.

It is also relatively easy to get to San Andres from Canada due to regular
charter flights out of Toronto.
ben bradlee - 22 Jan 2006 00:57 GMT
>> > OK, if that's part of the option, I'm back to the bowling alley in BC.
>>
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> It is also relatively easy to get to San Andres from Canada due to regular
> charter flights out of Toronto.

I'm ready to go.  It's not quite that easy from the states.  The flight back
is one day but it is two to get there.  The current price is about $900.
chilly - 22 Jan 2006 05:58 GMT
> > No question.  San Andres has been on my list for a couple of years.  I
> > also
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> I'm ready to go.  It's not quite that easy from the states.  The flight back
> is one day but it is two to get there.  The current price is about $900.

How much does it cost you to fly to Toronto?
ben bradlee - 22 Jan 2006 12:56 GMT
> How much does it cost you to fly to Toronto?

The earliest I can get there is 1 PM and that's an additional $713+ if
flying on Wednesday.  This isn't looking like a good option.
Reef Fish - 23 Jan 2006 06:34 GMT
> > How much does it cost you to fly to Toronto?
>
> The earliest I can get there is 1 PM and that's an additional $713+ if
> flying on Wednesday.  This isn't looking like a good option.

Hey, Bendover bradlee,

How come the jerK is not bitching about you talking about flying and
ask if you are bragging or complaining about your airfare?

His own sh.t must have gotten to him.

Nice day at Lyttleton (Christchurch NZ).  Lots of fish.  Don't like
them
on the menu either.   The Indian curry and lobster are much better.

-- Bob.
Greg Mossman - 23 Jan 2006 04:00 GMT
> No question.  San Andres has been on my list for a couple of years.  I
> also
> want to go to Panama (Bocas).  Just last week, I learned that it is only a
> 45 minute plane ride from Panama to San Andres.  Maybe I can have it all.
> Throw in a few days in Providencia and it should be a real winner of a
> trip.

Get me a hat if you go.  And a guayabera.  I just lost my shirt in Vegas.
chilly - 23 Jan 2006 06:57 GMT
> > No question.  San Andres has been on my list for a couple of years.  I
> > also
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>
> Get me a hat if you go.  And a guayabera.  I just lost my shirt in Vegas.

OK, I understand that you want a guayabera to cover your nakedness and
stupidity, but I'm unclear as to why you want me to buy you a hat?

I thought you weren't coming home until tomorrow?
Greg Mossman - 23 Jan 2006 17:54 GMT
>> Get me a hat if you go.  And a guayabera.  I just lost my shirt in Vegas.
>
> OK, I understand that you want a guayabera to cover your nakedness and
> stupidity, but I'm unclear as to why you want me to buy you a hat?

Only bald guys can wear hats?  Maybe I want to keep the sun out of my eyes.
I've lost all my sunglasses, ya know.  Had to drive home from Vegas
squinting into the sunset.  I wonder if Brian snagged my last pair.  He's
done that before.  Bragging about the new pair he "found" on the dive boat
until I realized they were mine.

> I thought you weren't coming home until tomorrow?

Nope.  And it's a good thing I'm back.  We're having practically
hurricane-force winds here - it's like being in Florida but without the
heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
chilly - 23 Jan 2006 23:08 GMT
> > OK, I understand that you want a guayabera to cover your nakedness and
> > stupidity, but I'm unclear as to why you want me to buy you a hat?
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> done that before.  Bragging about the new pair he "found" on the dive boat
> until I realized they were mine.

I only take cheap sunglasses with me on my trips.  I leave my good
sunglasses in the car.  I learned this lesson long ago.  Now I don't care if
my glasses fall off the boat, get borrowed or stepped on and I always have a
spare cheapo pair in my suitcase.

> > I thought you weren't coming home until tomorrow?
>
> Nope.  And it's a good thing I'm back.  We're having practically
> hurricane-force winds here - it's like being in Florida but without the
> heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.

Same here!!  Big Chinook today.
Greg Mossman - 24 Jan 2006 00:12 GMT
>> Nope.  And it's a good thing I'm back.  We're having practically
>> hurricane-force winds here - it's like being in Florida but without the
>> heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
>
> Same here!!  Big Chinook today.

Santa Ana can kick Chinook's butt any day.  Remember the Alamo!

"Many Southern Californians believe that the traditional name is Santanas,
meaning devil winds in an undetermined language. The similar word "Satanás"
is Spanish for "Satan."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Ana_wind

"In popular myth, Chinook is supposed to mean "snow eater"

Snow eater?  Hopefully not yellow snow.

"Calgary gets many chinooks as well, but the wind is usually not very
strong."  Hah!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind

According to weather.yahoo.com:

Calgary:

Tonight: A few passing clouds. Low 28F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High near 45F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night: Clear to partly cloudy skies. Low 28F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10
mph.

10 mph huh?  You must be petrified.

Me:

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST TUESDAY...

STRONG...DAMAGING SANTA ANA WINDS FROM 30 TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE
WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH THROUGH AND BELOW THE MOUNTAIN
PASSES. THE WINDS WILL MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
MOTORISTS WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. THE WINDS WILL WEAKEN
SLIGHTLY TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...WITH A MORE SUBSTANTIAL DECREASE
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND SAND WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS
THAN A MILE IN SOME AREAS. WATCH FOR BROKEN TREE LIMBS AND DOWNED
POWER LINES.
chilly - 24 Jan 2006 02:12 GMT
> >> Nope.  And it's a good thing I'm back.  We're having practically
> >> hurricane-force winds here - it's like being in Florida but without the
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>
> Santa Ana can kick Chinook's butt any day.  Remember the Alamo!

Why would I remember the Alamo?

> "Many Southern Californians believe that the traditional name is Santanas,
> meaning devil winds in an undetermined language. The similar word "Satanás"
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Snow eater?  Hopefully not yellow snow.

Yellow, brown and white.  A Chinook is a non-descrimating eater.

> "Calgary gets many chinooks as well, but the wind is usually not very
> strong."  Hah!
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind

Hah, is right.  Winds were blowing at around 65 kmh today with gusts up to
100 kmh in the mountains.

> According to weather.yahoo.com:
>
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>
> 10 mph huh?  You must be petrified.

Even at 65 kmh I don't get petrofied.  I love it.

But it's all calmed down now.  Gentle breeze blowing at around 7 mph.

> Me:
>
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> THAN A MILE IN SOME AREAS. WATCH FOR BROKEN TREE LIMBS AND DOWNED
> POWER LINES.

You must be terrified.
Lee Bell - 24 Jan 2006 03:57 GMT
> ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST TUESDAY...
> STRONG...DAMAGING SANTA ANA WINDS FROM 30 TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE

Winds of only 30 to 40 MPH and you're comparing it to here?  Get real.

> WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH THROUGH AND BELOW THE MOUNTAIN
> PASSES.

Yawn.  We get strong winds than that during the average summer afternoon
thunder storm.

> THE WINDS WILL MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
> MOTORISTS WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. THE WINDS WILL WEAKEN
> SLIGHTLY TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...WITH A MORE SUBSTANTIAL DECREASE
> TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

I've seen California drivers.  Driving is difficult for most of them even
without the wind.  Perhaps you should stay in the house until gridlock sets
in.

> AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND SAND WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS
> THAN A MILE IN SOME AREAS. WATCH FOR BROKEN TREE LIMBS AND DOWNED
> POWER LINES.

If you guys would just plant some grass on that dust and sand, you would not
have as much of a problem.  Visibility all the way down to a mile?  Damn.
The average thunderstorm here reduces visibility to about 50 yards.

You're not going to get a lot of sympathy from us Floridians until things
get a whole lot worse . . . unless you have another severe earthquake.  Not
THAT got our attention.

Lee
Greg Mossman - 24 Jan 2006 04:24 GMT
>> THE WINDS WILL MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
>> MOTORISTS WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. THE WINDS WILL WEAKEN
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> without the wind.  Perhaps you should stay in the house until gridlock
> sets in.

"Six tractor-trailers and one box truck were blown over on Interstate 15 and
its transition roads with I-210 and I-10, according to California Highway
Patrol Officer Tony Nguyen."

"Fierce Winds Whip Through Southern Calif." --  
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060124/ap_on_re_us/california_winds

That could have been Popeye.  Blown over like a beanstalk.  Your callousness
amazes me, after Californians' hearts bled watching tragic Floridians
getting blown away time after time this past summer on TV.

> If you guys would just plant some grass on that dust and sand, you would
> not have as much of a problem.  Visibility all the way down to a mile?
> Damn. The average thunderstorm here reduces visibility to about 50 yards.

We'll plant some grass as soon as you sell us some water.  With all that
rain y'all get, your trees are all moldy.

> You're not going to get a lot of sympathy from us Floridians until things
> get a whole lot worse . . . unless you have another severe earthquake.
> Not THAT got our attention.

"The La Canada Flintridge blaze, in which a firefighter suffered a minor eye
injury, was ignited by a fallen power line, and authorities were
investigating whether the Tujunga fire also was sparked by a downed
electrical line. Three people were treated for minor smoke inhalation at the
latter incident."

See: a firefighter and three civilians gravely injured.  It's practically a
Katrina repeat.  Where's FEMA when you need them?

If you want to donate to my fund for the victims of the California Winds,
alcoholic beverages are in short supply here and sorely needed.  We have
enough blankets.

Lee Bell - 24 Jan 2006 09:59 GMT
>> I've seen California drivers.  Driving is difficult for most of them even
>> without the wind.  Perhaps you should stay in the house until gridlock
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> and its transition roads with I-210 and I-10, according to California
> Highway Patrol Officer Tony Nguyen."

Drugs were probably involved.

You took the word of a CHiP with the last name Nguyen?  Perhaps it was a
failed terrorist attack rather than the wind or drugs.  They only got
trained in how to start a truck without learning how to stop one.

> That could have been Popeye.  Blown over like a beanstalk.

Never happen.  Popeye's got sufficient mass to hold the truck down.

> Your callousness amazes me, after Californians' hearts bled watching
> tragic Floridians getting blown away time after time this past summer on
> TV.

Floridians weren't blown away, but a few snow birds were.

I have to admit, however, when it comes to getting blown, few places in the
country can hold a candle to California.  As it happens, one of the places
than can, Key West, is in Florida.

>> If you guys would just plant some grass on that dust and sand, you would
>> not have as much of a problem.  Visibility all the way down to a mile?
>> Damn. The average thunderstorm here reduces visibility to about 50 yards.

> We'll plant some grass as soon as you sell us some water.  With all that
> rain y'all get, your trees are all moldy.

If we could just get Big Sugar and all these tourists to quit using so much
of it, we could sell you all you need.  I'd ask you to help us figure out
our immigration problems, but I've been reading that yours are even worse.
Oh well, at least you have plenty of below minimum wage workers to put the
grass, oops, sod, in.

>> You're not going to get a lot of sympathy from us Floridians until things
>> get a whole lot worse . . . unless you have another severe earthquake.
>> Not THAT got our attention.

> "The La Canada Flintridge blaze, in which a firefighter suffered a minor
> eye injury, was ignited by a fallen power line, and authorities were
> investigating whether the Tujunga fire also was sparked by a downed
> electrical line. Three people were treated for minor smoke inhalation at
> the latter incident."

I'm not sure, but I think we may average more acres destroyed by fire than
you guys do.  The difference is, we don't put multimillion dollar homes in
the middle of our wilderness areas.  We tried, but the mosquitos,
alligators, bears, snakes and panters took all our below minimum wage
workers.  Those who were once our illegal immigrants, are now the majority
in some areas.  Those who were not taken by our wildlife no longer work for
minimum wage, let alone below.

> See: a firefighter and three civilians gravely injured.  It's practically
> a Katrina repeat.  Where's FEMA when you need them?

Buying generators for the affluent.  I got my check.

> If you want to donate to my fund for the victims of the California Winds,
> alcoholic beverages are in short supply here and sorely needed.  We have
> enough blankets.

I tried, but packing liquor is an endless process.  The work generates a
thirst and . . . well, you know how that goes.

Lee
Greg Mossman - 24 Jan 2006 16:18 GMT
> If we could just get Big Sugar and all these tourists to quit using so
> much of it, we could sell you all you need.  I'd ask you to help us figure
> out our immigration problems, but I've been reading that yours are even
> worse. Oh well, at least you have plenty of below minimum wage workers to
> put the grass, oops, sod, in.

Of course our immigration is worse.  You have 90 miles of water between you
and the nearest country (not counting the Bahamas).  We don't even have so
much as a fence in most sections of the border with Mexico.  If you want to
help, get your rifle and a lawn chair and come join the vigilantes.  Keep
California safe for real citizens like Officer Nguyen.

> I'm not sure, but I think we may average more acres destroyed by fire than
> you guys do.  The difference is, we don't put multimillion dollar homes in
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> in some areas.  Those who were not taken by our wildlife no longer work
> for minimum wage, let alone below.

The residents of our wilderness areas are at least productive.  They set up
meth labs in trailers, supplying the drug habits of much of the USA.  Out
here, even a meth lab trailer is a multimillion-dollar home, but that's
because our property values are higher.  Apparently no one wants to live in
a swamp.

> Buying generators for the affluent.  I got my check.

Can't FEMA pay to get my pool cleaned?  It's a mess this morning.  A
complete disaster, and the pool guy doesn't get here until Thursday.

> I tried, but packing liquor is an endless process.  The work generates a
> thirst and . . . well, you know how that goes.

Just put the postage directly on the bottle and stick it in the mailbox.
You can apparently mail a coconut that way, so why not coconut rum?
Lee Bell - 24 Jan 2006 19:49 GMT
>> If we could just get Big Sugar and all these tourists to quit using so
>> much of it, we could sell you all you need.  I'd ask you to help us
>> figure out our immigration problems, but I've been reading that yours are
>> even worse. Oh well, at least you have plenty of below minimum wage
>> workers to put the grass, oops, sod, in.

> Of course our immigration is worse.  You have 90 miles of water between
> you and the nearest country (not counting the Bahamas).  We don't even
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> Just put the postage directly on the bottle and stick it in the mailbox.
> You can apparently mail a coconut that way, so why not coconut rum?
Lee Bell - 24 Jan 2006 20:02 GMT
>> If we could just get Big Sugar and all these tourists to quit using so
>> much of it, we could sell you all you need.  I'd ask you to help us
>> figure out our immigration problems, but I've been reading that yours are
>> even worse. Oh well, at least you have plenty of below minimum wage
>> workers to put the grass, oops, sod, in.

> Of course our immigration is worse.  You have 90 miles of water between
> you and the nearest country (not counting the Bahamas).  . . .

Why aren't we counting the Bahamas?  You presume that the only immigration
that causes us grief are Hispanic.  You forgot the Haitians, Vietnamese,
Jamaicans, Canadians and Northeasterners.

> We don't even have so
> much as a fence in most sections of the border with Mexico.  If you want
> to help, get your rifle and a lawn chair and come join the vigilantes.
> Keep California safe for real citizens like Officer Nguyen.

Militia, not vigilantes.  Someone will be right out to help as soon as your
state changes its gun laws to allow us to do so.

>> I'm not sure, but I think we may average more acres destroyed by fire
>> than you guys do.  The difference is, we don't put multimillion dollar
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>> now the majority in some areas.  Those who were not taken by our wildlife
>> no longer work for minimum wage, let alone below.

> The residents of our wilderness areas are at least productive.  They set
> up meth labs in trailers, supplying the drug habits of much of the USA.
> Out here, even a meth lab trailer is a multimillion-dollar home, but
> that's because our property values are higher.  Apparently no one wants to
> live in a swamp.

Some, including me, would, but the f.cking Federal Government bought it all
up.  They won't even let me drive around in it without a $50 permit.

>> Buying generators for the affluent.  I got my check.

> Can't FEMA pay to get my pool cleaned?  It's a mess this morning.  A
> complete disaster, and the pool guy doesn't get here until Thursday.

Call them and ask.  The website's on the internet.  I found their help quite
amusing.  They had ice and water, but it took them weeks to hand any out.
They had food, which even the affluent needed, but they handed that out only
in the projects.  My roof was sufficiently damaged to have to be replaced by
one storm, but not badly enough for them to help me finanically.  My
screened patio blew away, but that wasn't enough either.  I added a 2,000
watt Honda generator to the 13,500 watt one I already had and they gave me
$800 plus bucks.  Go figure.  Probably Democrats.

>> I tried, but packing liquor is an endless process.  The work generates a
>> thirst and . . . well, you know how that goes.

> Just put the postage directly on the bottle and stick it in the mailbox.
> You can apparently mail a coconut that way, so why not coconut rum?

There's low demand for coconuts, particularly right before a hurricane.  If
you'll pay the postage, I'll send you all you want.  No so with coconut run
(which is way too sweet for my taste).  You'd be lucky to get an empty
bottle if I tried to send unwrapped rum by mail.

Did you hear the joke about the woman who was down on her luck?  She wrote a
letter to God, telling him how her purse with her last $100 bucks was
stolen.  It was her turn to buy dinner for her group of similarly
disadvantaged widows.  She asked for God's help.  When the letter reached
the post office, they opened and read it.  Being good Conservatives (aren't
all postal employees conservatives?) they took up a collection.  They got a
total of $98 which they sent to the needy widow.  The next day, she wrote
another letter to God, thanking him for helping and advising him that $2 was
missing, probably stolen by those thieving bastards in the post office.

Lee
Whistler - 25 Jan 2006 03:30 GMT
> Why aren't we counting the Bahamas?  You presume that the only immigration
> that causes us grief are Hispanic.  You forgot the Haitians, Vietnamese,
> Jamaicans, Canadians and Northeasterners.

I had no idea all those groups lived in the Bahamas.  Well, you learn
something every day.
Lee Bell - 24 Jan 2006 03:51 GMT
> Nope.  And it's a good thing I'm back.  We're having practically
> hurricane-force winds here - it's like being in Florida but without the
> heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.

You left out warm water and coral reefs.

Lee
chilly - 21 Jan 2006 08:40 GMT
> > Nothing, inasmuch as you are taking a liveaboard.  You aren't going to be
> > going back to Belize City at the end of every dive day.
>
> Would you rather overnight in a vibrant, exciting city like Belize with
> nightlife, casinos, and a bowling alley, or be stuck on a boat in the middle
> of nowhere with a bunch of boring, sleepy divers?

As it happens, I would rather be on the liveaboard.  Now what does that tell
you?
Dan Bracuk - 21 Jan 2006 13:06 GMT
"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> pounded away at his keyboard resulting
in:

:As it happens, I would rather be on the liveaboard.  Now what does that tell
:you?

That you don't bowl.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.
Netpilgrim@gmail.com - 21 Jan 2006 23:15 GMT
Chilly,
thanks for the reply.  we just need some leads and suggestions on where
to go and stay and any rec dive companies. Will any work with a group
for only 3 days?
We just plan to fly into BC, but willing to stay on a Caye.
Suggestions?
thanks

Netpilgrim
chilly - 22 Jan 2006 00:24 GMT
> Chilly,
> thanks for the reply.  we just need some leads and suggestions on where
> to go and stay and any rec dive companies. Will any work with a group
> for only 3 days?

Sure, why not?  How big is your group?

I recommend Amigos del Mar, finest dive op most anywhere, lots of very good
boats and crew.  If you have a smaller group, then I recommend Chuck and
Robbie's Ambergris Caye Diving.  Good boat, great crew, better prices.

> We just plan to fly into BC, but willing to stay on a Caye.

Again, how many in your party?  You can fly over to Ambergris or take the
water taxi.  I always recommend taking the flight.

> Suggestions?

Let me know your approx budget per person for acco, how many in your group
and I'll try to help you there as well.

> thanks

You are welcome.

> Netpilgrim
Netpilgrim@gmail.com - 22 Jan 2006 20:11 GMT
Chilly,

Two fathers and teenage sons.  One father at Dive Master level, others
PADI  open water cert.
We will fly from Knoxville to BC.  I read about the water taxi.  Is it
much of a savings?
We aren't looking for anything too fancy and night life options not
really an important issue.
Just want to get in as much diving as the time (3 days - arrive Wed PM
and leave Sunday am).
It's the guy's Spring Break.  They are both seniors in HS and off to
college next year, so somewhat of a graduation gift and send off to
being on their own next year.

I really appreciate your help !!

Netpilgrim
chilly - 22 Jan 2006 21:13 GMT
(snipI read about the water taxi.  Is it
> much of a savings?

If you have 4 people to share the cost of the taxi, it can be reasonably
significant.  That said, it sucks up a lot of time and energy.  If the seas
are high or it is raining, the trip can be pretty miserable.  Since you only
have 3 days, bite the bullet, take the plane.

> We aren't looking for anything too fancy and night life options not
> really an important issue.

I don't know what "anything to fancy" means to you and yours.  Since you
only have the few days and if following my recommendations for diving with
Amigos or Chuck and Robbie's, then I suggest the following places:

The Blue Tang Inn (has a couple of very large rooms, with two doubles and a
foldout sofa)  But you could get one of the large rooms and one of the
smallest for example Unit 8.

Aquamarina Suites (check out the Junior Suites, better prices, but not in
the main building on the beach)

Mayan Princess (has some suites with small bedrooms containing a set of
bunkbeds and then another double bed and a pullout)

Paradise Villas (suites differ)

There are even less expensive places, that really fall into the nothing
fancy range.  Interested?  Also, while doing your own research, if you have
identified any places and want to ask me about them, feel free.  I'll do my
best.

> Just want to get in as much diving as the time (3 days - arrive Wed PM
> and leave Sunday am).
> It's the guy's Spring Break.  They are both seniors in HS and off to
> college next year, so somewhat of a graduation gift and send off to
> being on their own next year.

That's very cool!  Well, don't you think they might like a little nightlife,
at least once, Dad?  Jaguar's on Friday and/or Saturday night couldn't hurt
too much could it?

> I really appreciate your help !!

Glad to help.  Hope you guys have a great time.

> Netpilgrim
 
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