Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008

JCdesign97 · 6th March 2008, 12:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by O.C.Diver)

Ah, excuse me, you maybe in the Northeast; we are residents of the Mid- Atlantic (below Mason-Dixon line).

Ted

Hey, us filthy Northeasterners would love to dump Richie off on you Mid-Atlanticers; but the Mason-Dixon line separated DE from MD, also ... so unfortunately we're stuck with him. Although he may be confused about that himself given his member name - DiverREB

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

When you guys stop diving in freezing quarries and have visibility greater than 50 feet, then I promise I'll say Northeasterners in a softer tone, but until then, you're still Northeasterners!

Alright Adrian, you got me there!

(although visibility greater than 10 feet would be more appropriate)

-------

All joking aside, it looks like Adrian and I are definites for diving Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Adrian maybe not Sunday). We should be getting into the Keys Thursday night.

diverreb · 6th March 2008, 13:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

Hey, us filthy Northeasterners would love to dump Richie off on you Mid-Atlanticers; but the Mason-Dixon line separated DE from MD, also ... so unfortunately we're stuck with him. Although he may be confused about that himself given his member name - DiverREB

Hey, born & raised in and around Philadelphia.... Eagles season ticket holder for over 25 years, much prefer Gino's over Pat's, and the REB in diverreb happens to be my initials.... so yeah.. I'm a filthy Northeasterner!

**sfldiver** · 6th March 2008, 13:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

Alright Adrian, you got me there!

(although visibility greater than 10 feet would be more appropriate)

10 feet of visibility?!?

Here's an idea

, give your 2 week notice...pack up your stuff...rent a U-Haul...load it up...kiss the family goodbye

and head South

, because that's not diving my friend! If I were in that situation and couldn't move south, I'd either do the Jim Jones/Guyana/Cool-Aide thing

or just put your gear in storage the 351 days of the year I wasn't on a dive-related vacation and take up hardcore drinking!!

until the next trip, which is the route I suspect most "Northeasterners" have chosen!

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

All joking aside, it looks like Adrian and I are definites for diving Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Adrian maybe not Sunday). We should be getting into the Keys Thursday night.

!!!Love that pretty turquoise water in the Florida Keys!!!

!!!SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN!!!

diverreb · 6th March 2008, 13:52

Adrian,

Here are two reasons why I love diving in these here Dark, Mirky, Cold, Northeastern Waters:

One was 13 Pounds & the other a bit over 10 Pounds. I stuffed the 10 with my world renowned incredibly delicious lobster salad. That was a few years ago, and the guests at the New Years Eve Party, that enjoyed the bounty of my Dec. 30th dive, are still talking about it.

The last time John & I deep fried some Manatee it just wasn't that tasty!

Richie

**sfldiver** · 6th March 2008, 14:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

Adrian,

Here are two reasons why I love diving in these here Dark, Mirky, Cold, Northeastern Waters:

One was 13 Pounds & the other a bit over 10 Pounds. I stuffed the 10 with my world renowned incredibly delicious lobster salad. That was a few years ago, and the guests at the New Years Eve Party, that enjoyed the bounty of my Dec. 30th dive, are still talking about it.

The last time John & I deep fried some Manatee it just wasn't that tasty!

Richie

Richie, those are some very sweet bugs you got there!!!! Alright, I'll conceide the point that the whole lobstering thing is one legitimate reason to dive in the Northeast:

however, how many lobster has John caught in those quarries lately???

Throughout the years, I've caught many many lobster in South Florida, but non quiet as impressive as the one's in your pics.

However, since making the transition to closed-circuit, even though I have my official State of Florida 5-Year Lobster Harvesting License, it's my understanding that the Florida has deemed us reabreather divers not worthy of harvesting lobster - Dam Florida politicians!!!

**sfldiver** · 6th March 2008, 14:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

The last time John & I deep fried some Manatee it just wasn't that tasty!

That's because only the newborn calfs are the best for deep frying, because they are the tenderest and therefore the tastiest! Should've checked with a native Floridian first for recipe advice, before you went and attempted to cook our state dish on your own!!

When you're down in the keys in April, just ask the nearest wildlife officer where you can find some newborn manatees for deep frying and I'm sure he'll be happy to assist you with that!!

mempilot · 6th March 2008, 15:12

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JCdesign97 · 6th March 2008, 15:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

Richie, those are some very sweet bugs you got there!!!! Alright, I'll conceide the point that the whole lobstering thing is one legitimate reason to dive in the Northeast:

however, how many lobster has John caught in those quarries lately???

Whoa, whoa, whoa - now you've hit upon a sensitive topic

(to some of us filthy Northeasterners) that needs clarification!

Some of us hardier souls dive the frigid quarries during the off-season because that's our only option for keeping the skills sharp; and we don't like being out of the water for months at a time. Once the boats are running and the weather permits, we're out in the ocean as much as possible; or of course we travel and do the easy diving down south.

And as far as lobsters go, some of us will push a good size bug out of the way if he happens to be sitting on a nice shiny thing ...

I'm definitely looking forward to the deep-fried baby manatee, though - what do you recommend as far as dipping sauces??

mempilot · 6th March 2008, 15:17

John's got skills! John's got skills!

**sfldiver** · 6th March 2008, 15:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

I'm definitely looking forward to the deep-fried baby manatee, though - what do you recommend as far as dipping sauces??

I've found that either Bald Eagle Salsa or Nassau Grouper Dressing works best for dipping with the Deep-Fried Baby Manatee, and if you add a side of Sea Turtle Slaw with that, you've got yourself a meal - Yummee!!!!

6th March 2008, 12:34	#11 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 362	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by O.C.Diver) Ah, excuse me, you maybe in the Northeast; we are residents of the Mid- Atlantic (below Mason-Dixon line). Ted Hey, us filthy Northeasterners would love to dump Richie off on you Mid-Atlanticers; but the Mason-Dixon line separated DE from MD, also ... so unfortunately we're stuck with him. Although he may be confused about that himself given his member name - DiverREB Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) When you guys stop diving in freezing quarries and have visibility greater than 50 feet, then I promise I'll say Northeasterners in a softer tone, but until then, you're still Northeasterners! Alright Adrian, you got me there! (although visibility greater than 10 feet would be more appropriate) ------- All joking aside, it looks like Adrian and I are definites for diving Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Adrian maybe not Sunday). We should be getting into the Keys Thursday night. __________________ Cheers, John
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6th March 2008, 13:11	#12 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 557	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) Hey, us filthy Northeasterners would love to dump Richie off on you Mid-Atlanticers; but the Mason-Dixon line separated DE from MD, also ... so unfortunately we're stuck with him. Although he may be confused about that himself given his member name - DiverREB Hey, born & raised in and around Philadelphia.... Eagles season ticket holder for over 25 years, much prefer Gino's over Pat's, and the REB in diverreb happens to be my initials.... so yeah.. I'm a filthy Northeasterner!
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6th March 2008, 13:12	#13 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) Alright Adrian, you got me there! (although visibility greater than 10 feet would be more appropriate) 10 feet of visibility?!? Here's an idea, give your 2 week notice...pack up your stuff...rent a U-Haul...load it up...kiss the family goodbyeand head South, because that's not diving my friend! If I were in that situation and couldn't move south, I'd either do the Jim Jones/Guyana/Cool-Aide thing or just put your gear in storage the 351 days of the year I wasn't on a dive-related vacation and take up hardcore drinking!!until the next trip, which is the route I suspect most "Northeasterners" have chosen! Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) All joking aside, it looks like Adrian and I are definites for diving Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Adrian maybe not Sunday). We should be getting into the Keys Thursday night. !!!Love that pretty turquoise water in the Florida Keys!!! !!!SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN!!! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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6th March 2008, 14:27	#15 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) Adrian, Here are two reasons why I love diving in these here Dark, Mirky, Cold, Northeastern Waters: One was 13 Pounds & the other a bit over 10 Pounds. I stuffed the 10 with my world renowned incredibly delicious lobster salad. That was a few years ago, and the guests at the New Years Eve Party, that enjoyed the bounty of my Dec. 30th dive, are still talking about it. The last time John & I deep fried some Manatee it just wasn't that tasty! Richie Richie, those are some very sweet bugs you got there!!!! Alright, I'll conceide the point that the whole lobstering thing is one legitimate reason to dive in the Northeast: however, how many lobster has John caught in those quarries lately??? Throughout the years, I've caught many many lobster in South Florida, but non quiet as impressive as the one's in your pics. However, since making the transition to closed-circuit, even though I have my official State of Florida 5-Year Lobster Harvesting License, it's my understanding that the Florida has deemed us reabreather divers not worthy of harvesting lobster - Dam Florida politicians!!! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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6th March 2008, 14:33	#16 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) The last time John & I deep fried some Manatee it just wasn't that tasty! That's because only the newborn calfs are the best for deep frying, because they are the tenderest and therefore the tastiest! Should've checked with a native Floridian first for recipe advice, before you went and attempted to cook our state dish on your own!! When you're down in the keys in April, just ask the nearest wildlife officer where you can find some newborn manatees for deep frying and I'm sure he'll be happy to assist you with that!! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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6th March 2008, 15:12	#17 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,269	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 ........ __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes." Last edited by mempilot : 6th March 2008 at 21:30.
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6th March 2008, 15:13	#18 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 362	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) Richie, those are some very sweet bugs you got there!!!! Alright, I'll conceide the point that the whole lobstering thing is one legitimate reason to dive in the Northeast: however, how many lobster has John caught in those quarries lately??? Whoa, whoa, whoa - now you've hit upon a sensitive topic (to some of us filthy Northeasterners) that needs clarification! Some of us hardier souls dive the frigid quarries during the off-season because that's our only option for keeping the skills sharp; and we don't like being out of the water for months at a time. Once the boats are running and the weather permits, we're out in the ocean as much as possible; or of course we travel and do the easy diving down south. And as far as lobsters go, some of us will push a good size bug out of the way if he happens to be sitting on a nice shiny thing ... I'm definitely looking forward to the deep-fried baby manatee, though - what do you recommend as far as dipping sauces?? __________________ Cheers, John
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6th March 2008, 15:17	#19 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,269	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 John's got skills! John's got skills! __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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6th March 2008, 15:27	#20 (permalink)
sfldiver Optima Army Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 734	Re: Upcoming Trip (Revised): Upper Florida Keys 4/18 - 4/20/2008 Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) I'm definitely looking forward to the deep-fried baby manatee, though - what do you recommend as far as dipping sauces?? I've found that either Bald Eagle Salsa or Nassau Grouper Dressing works best for dipping with the Deep-Fried Baby Manatee, and if you add a side of Sea Turtle Slaw with that, you've got yourself a meal - Yummee!!!! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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