I think we missed an important anniversary by a few weeks.
Didn't Browning invent the 1907 (predecessor to the 1911) about this
time of the year?  Or was that the date it was accepted by the US
Army?

Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
from where you jump in.
Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not

Kudos Greg.  You've come a long way, baby!
(my server lost your posts and I read them in google)

This would never have happened or there could have been a really good
shootout
http://www.iht.com/articles/reuters/2007/12/06/america/OUKWD-UK-SHOOTING-NEBRASKA.php

While it's Winter for many denizens of rec.scuba, it's
comming up on Summer here in Oz.
Yesterday I was out with a few friends in near perfect
conditions for here. A gentle swell, 30 degree temperature

There are many times in your life when you are going to want to do
something special for the person that you love. Wearing black lingerie
might be a way that you can show the person you love how much you care
about them, and that you feel good and safe with them. There are many

Any body have any suggestions for a good boat out of Ft. Lauderdale.  I will
be in Naples the end of Dec first of Jan.  I would like one that caters to
more serious divers.  What sites would you recommend, wrecks and/or reefs.
Brian

I got a pair of fins that have been in storage for a few years and
they feel stiff. Is that a problem, or just use them until they break?
Is there a treatment for it?
Thanks!

I have become a "travel skeptic" to the extent that many destinations
really "hype" the quality of their diving conditions.
Was wondering if anyone has heard about the diving conditions around
Big Corn Island, Nicaragua?

Should have a Monitor !

MIAMI - No charges will be pursued against a television reporter who was
arrested near a school while carrying a loaded gun, authorities said
Tuesday.
Jeffrey Weinsier of WPLG-TV, an ABC network affiliate, was arrested in late

Baaaaaaack.
 What a cool trip, Yellowknife.
 -30f standing temp, but the truck took it in stride.
 I actually had to put on a second t-shirt.

I'm fighting the bastard but I don't have all day....send help!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/23/nship823.xml
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/11/23/antarctica.ship/index.html
Doesn't it seem like the wrong time of the year to cruise the far southern
hemisphere?  Take a note to ask the owners of the Explorer ...

Hi I'm thinking of a scuba trip in February.
I was informed that La Paz Mexico isn't the best destination for that time
of year. Are there any good blogs or websites where people share
experiences? How are the Virgin Islands or Bahamas?