Quote: (Originally Posted by
jkaterenchuk)

I see you have been having far too much fun diving in SE FL from the reports and pictures. My departure day is fast approaching and here is what I have so far. Seems only the Meg divers have stepped up to the plate. Maybe thats a characteristic of Meg divers versus Optima divers.
Thu 5/15 - MEMPILOT
Fri 5/16 -
Sat 5/17 - MONKEY
Sun 5/18 - MONKEY, NETMAGE if after 1pm
Mon 5/19
Tue 5/20 - MEMPILOT
Adrian, your suggestion of doing the Hydro Atlantic is a good one. Which day would you suggest and which operation?
Eric - Do you want to go down to KL for one or more of the days or stay around Pompono? I promise not to bring any Optima stickers with me. You have my complete support. Come to Thailand or PI with me in Sept and I am sure you can find a replacement for the girl and no Optima divers. You can even teach her how to keep your Meg spit polished and ready to dive. Plus the after dive massages are a nice touch. Seems the Thai food is a big hit with the Optima guys so just think how envious they will be when you have a live in Thai girl. Gives a whole new level to the statement "going out for Thai after the dive".
John
Hi John,
Definitely count me in for the weekend (17th & 18th). As far as diving the Hydro, I'd like to try to do it on the weekend, so lets see who we can recruit to join us. Unfortunately, of the two boats I've dove the Hydro recently on, one is out of commission and the other has become sort of rebreather unfriendly, but I think we can still find someone to take us out to it. I'm out of the office today, but I'll make some calls tomorrow and see what will work out best.
Adrian