SD Flower Gardens Trip Report August 2008
#1
Posted 18 August 2008 - 08:15 AM
Bubski
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#2
Posted 18 August 2008 - 10:32 AM
HAMMERHEADS....
Survey says....
YES!!!
Not sure how many some of the divers saw on the rig but they were there and those who could hang out air consumption wise were in for a treat!
There were also Silkies as well as Hammer Heads on that dive! -ww
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#3
Posted 18 August 2008 - 11:11 AM
It was worth the 30 minute drive and the $2.50 in toll fees (one way).
Next time the pool sharks amongst us won't be so lucky. I am planning on working on my game.
Be ready to loose a few games next time we meet.
Edited by gis_gal, 18 August 2008 - 11:11 AM.
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#4 Guest_TexasStarfish_*
Posted 18 August 2008 - 12:13 PM
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
#5
Posted 18 August 2008 - 12:18 PM
The trip was amazing! As usual a great time was had by all. Unfortunately, the devil spawn got me in a couple places and it is reappearing. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can put on it? I don't want it getting infected or anything and me winding up at the ER because I didn't take care of it.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
I used some vinegar right away which helped a little (and made me smell like an Easter egg) but the pain eased throughout the day. If it lingers you might have gotten stung by something other than the devil spawn.
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 12:25 PM
#7
Posted 18 August 2008 - 12:57 PM
I had the same thing on my lip as the stingers must have gotten into the skin rather then just ontop.
Beyond the vinger trick try this as well.
1. take some baking soda and make a paste out of it and put it on the effected areas this should help draw it out. Also you could add some ground up benedryl to it as well to come to try and draw things out from two ends.
2. try some hydrocortisone cream to knock down the swelling.
3. to stop; the sting quickly find a aloe vera gel with lidocaine in it and that will numb everything to get rid of the irritation for a couple of hours
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#8
Posted 18 August 2008 - 06:43 PM
Here's the sponge spawning:
http://www.singlediv...a...si&img=7510
and our little bird friend:
http://www.singlediv...a...si&img=7515
Here's the link to the Spree trip report:
http://www.spreeexpe...ts/aug14_17.asp
A good trip, not too rough and no one got seasick!
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#9
Posted 19 August 2008 - 05:14 AM
I've posted some pictures to the gallery
Here's the sponge spawning:
http://www.singlediv...a...si&img=7510
and our little bird friend:
http://www.singlediv...a...si&img=7515
Here's the link to the Spree trip report:
http://www.spreeexpe...ts/aug14_17.asp
A good trip, not too rough and no one got seasick!
Thanks for sharing the pics of the trip!!!!
Edited by dustbowl diver, 19 August 2008 - 05:16 AM.
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Posted 19 August 2008 - 07:35 AM
I also lost my avatar trying to put a new one in. So it may be next century.
#11
Posted 19 August 2008 - 07:56 AM
I've posted some pictures to the gallery
Here's the sponge spawning:
http://www.singlediv...a...si&img=7510
and our little bird friend:
http://www.singlediv...a...si&img=7515
Here's the link to the Spree trip report:
http://www.spreeexpe...ts/aug14_17.asp
A good trip, not too rough and no one got seasick!
Butch you are my hero!
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
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Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#12
Posted 19 August 2008 - 02:34 PM
1. Safety First scuba diving with its top notch crew and staff.
2. Fun
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5. Quality food and plenty of it.
I really enjoyed meeting my old dive buddies again and making new ones, I would have never guessed that the Sea in the FG would have been so gentle as far as current on this trip. I think most of us divers where able to maneuver around the coral heads, sea floor and walls just by using a flutter kick or frog kick. There was plenty of Fish and Sea Creatures of every make and model to either look at or take pictures of. I saw several shy sharks just hanging around in the background watching us as we dove. It wasn't all diving and fun tho, we where just setting down for dinner when Captn Frank saw and oil rig catch fire and the next thing we knew the crew was pulling up the anchors and we started heading towards the burning oil rig as fast as possible to see if we could be of some assistance to them if they needed rescue or ?. We went about a nautical mile when the Captn got information that several other boats in that area where heading towards the rig and they where alot closer then we where so he turned the boat around and moored up to the buoy again as if nothing had ever happened. I also got stung by the jelly fish things but Melanie was fast to point out that "its just the Sea fighting back". I have taken over a hundred photos during the diving and I am working on salvaging some, apparently I didn't have the settings on my camera set right? o-well it happens. I really appreciated Karl Scubafantic for taking me to the Dark Side of diving with that HP Al100. I was able to stay longer at the bottom plus with those gentle currents I was able to log some pretty awesome Bottom Time TY Karl. The Spree is moving to the Dry Tortuga's next year and I think I just might join them on a few trips in there new home, after all Captn Frank said I have a record on the Spree now ? not sure if that's a positive or negative thing
Bubski
Edited by Bubble2Bubble, 19 August 2008 - 02:39 PM.
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#13
Posted 19 August 2008 - 09:05 PM
First, let me relate the sad news that our little buddy the green bird did not survive the voyage home. I found him after the passengers had cleared the dive deck. I wasn't able to determine exactly what happened, but those little guys have such a tenuous hold on life it's amazing he made it as long as he did. I've been trying real hard to identify him from memory, but a few good pictures of him would really help me. I'd like to find out how far out of his range he was.
Oh, well, soon I'll add actual info to my profile and intro myself, but until then, keep blowing bubbles!
Kevin
#14
Posted 20 August 2008 - 03:41 AM
Hey, guys! WW talked me into joining the board and I thought I'd start by saying hey to the folks who sailed the Mighty Vessel Spree to the Flower Gardens. You were a great group of divers.
First, let me relate the sad news that our little buddy the green bird did not survive the voyage home. I found him after the passengers had cleared the dive deck. I wasn't able to determine exactly what happened, but those little guys have such a tenuous hold on life it's amazing he made it as long as he did. I've been trying real hard to identify him from memory, but a few good pictures of him would really help me. I'd like to find out how far out of his range he was.
Oh, well, soon I'll add actual info to my profile and intro myself, but until then, keep blowing bubbles!
Kevin
Some of our divers did get pictures of the bird...we had hoped that he had flown away as we were closer to land. Its sad to hear he did not make it.
Thanks for joining our motley crew...and I'm sure you'll fit right in! I'm guessing you've been able to explain to your wife that we are not a dating site...our hook ups are to tanks!
We enjoyed having you crew for us and you did a great job filling the tanks! If the Spree/Fling give you any time off you might want to bring the better half along and join us on one of our other exciting adventures some time! (We usually even give discounts on some trips for people who will sleep together!) And in your case it would be a natural!
Jump in and test the waters...and welcome again! -ww
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
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formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
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Posted 20 August 2008 - 07:51 AM
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