About as dependable
Posted on Tuesday 18th November 2008
The upside to these winds is the pleasant ambient temperature over the past few weeks. Unfortunately the winds are creating havoc with the coastal waters. Firstly the average swell currently is between one and two metres. Doesn’t sound much, but imagine trying to climb into a boat as it changes position relative to you by more than your height and you will get the idea. Secondly these waves have stirred up the sea bed resulting in some lousy visibility. Thirdly the changeable temperatures are fueling strong currents in the gulf waters which also make underwater activities uncomfortable.
My Nitrox dive has been put on hold more times than I can remember and I’m getting a little frustrated, especially since my new cylinder has yet to be christened. Therefore I’m getting a little twitchy and desperate to get in the water regardless of conditions. Hopefully a dive boat will be going out in the near future as soon as the sea looks a little less like this:
I can understand your anxiety but seriously, who needs Nitrox Rick!! just visit the HBMU and ask to sit in on a COMEX 30. I did a dry 30M bounce dive last week in the HB chamber here at TTH. I have never laughed so much about nothing .. Nor have I EVER wanted to take my clothes off at work!!!
We did a “join the dots” test to see if we were affected by Nitrogen Narcosis - I am sure i wasnt (she says as her nose grows) - Aced it on the surface @ 14..26 seconds, fastest in the ‘newbie group’ At 30M - hells bells, starting at #1 and following the dots to #25, some low life “B” stole my #13from under my nose. I was last to finish (around 24.5 secs) and sulked like a teenager.
The effects of the Nitrogen followed me home. I had no idea how to get a pre-mix pack out of the fridge at the local bottleshop, and the brain fart that followed trying to work out how to use the ETFTPOS card was just embarassing! Cant wait until I do a full COMEX30 treatment - cheap night out I reckon! [But have been strongly advised to leave my bike at home!]
Enjoy the spring weather dear, its 0135 here and i am heading out for a moonlight dunk- in the spa. Wet season has arrived! TTFN