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[Dennis]

Walter, you are just an old fuddy duddy.

[Walter]

Because I answered her question?

[WreckWench]

We are searching for several charities that SD can support. Perhaps the "Save the Manatees" should be one of them? Any thoughts?

[Walter]

There was a time when manatee numbers were in a serious decline. They needed everything we could do for them. This is no longer the case. Manatee populations are now increasing, they are making an excellent comeback. I don't believe they need our help.

OTOH, coral reefs worldwide are in serious trouble. Chemicals are destroying the reefs. If we're looking for charities, this is a much more critical area which needs our help.

[WreckWench]

Thank you Walter...any particular organization?

[Dennis]

I agree with Walter about looking into helping with Coral Reef preservation. I don't have any idea about what organization would be best, but it is a great cause to work on.

[Walter]

I'll look into it.

[Dennis]

Because I answered her question?

Nope, you're just an old fuddy duddy.

Now I never said they were cute, nor did I agree or dissagree with the comments. I just thought I would let people think what they want and leave my opinions to myself.

Ooops, I guess I just opened my mouth and said what I think anyway.

[Walter]

In that case, thank you. Would you like the accident to take place just before or just after the stroke of midnight?

[Dennis]

Accident? What accident?

[Walter]

LOL!

[GentDiver]

Stu... Thanks those are great shots. Thanks for sharing!!!

Scott

:lam:

[StuShark]

so how cold was it? 80, 85?

ahh a freezing cold Christmas eve (back in the UK)....3pm and just about to head to a nice warm pub !

in answer to the temp question - I went up for the 6:30am trip - it was just when a cold front hit Florida (yes, we do get them) - so it was a tad chilly - but the water was a nice 70 something degrees - ok for a 3mm (if you don't feel the cold toooo much) but I was getting a little cold by the end of an hour or so - the air temp was much colder than that though. (but those are ideal manatee conditions) - but some hot choc on the boat and a visit to a pub for breakfast afterwards (a bit of a trend there ?) and it was a coool day out

if there's a trip planned in feb, i'll come up for it - itz worth getting up early and being the first on the river - then you get the tees all to yourselves

anywho..happy christmas for anyone reading this post (and humbug for those not!)

[jeandiver]

Thank you so much for those pictures...They turned out much better than the one's we got last year. (Got their later in the morning and more crud in the water...)

Yes , I can't wait till the Feb getogether up there...Should be FUN!!!!

And , er , I think they are CUTE TOO !!!!

Jean