Responded To A Craigslist Ad

I responded to a Craigslist ad about going diving with a group, and what do you know. No respond back. I'm telling you, that you'll never connect with these people. People talk, but nothing happens. That's why I made this blog. It's a better hook up!

What A Dive Today!

I was diving in Bodega today. As I was driving, I notice that conditions in Bodega was ok. So, I decided to give it a shot. I might get skunk, but I doubt it!

As I swam out to the mini-islands, I noticed that the water is nice and blue. When I arrived at the islands, I went down for my first dive. MAN! What a high! The water was crystal clear and I can see everything. Usually, I can't see much. Just getting 6-8 foot viz, is good already for Bodega.

To make this story short, I did it in only 6 dive, which is very rare in Bodega, and was finished in less than 45 min. including dressing, undressing, and catching my 3 Abs. That was the quickest, I ever caught my limit in Bodega. Usually, it's about hunting for them, and in bad viz to murky water, which makes it tough.

My friend, asked me Why????? I told him that I get a kick out of hunting for them. Not like up north, Where it's Abalone Heaven up there. If you can't get your limit there, something's wrong.

Anyway, the season is dwinding down, and I have only a few more punches left on my AB card. I'll have to pick a really nice day, with good conditions to dive and not dive on impulse alone.

Have a safe dive and day!

What Is A Bad Day For Divers?

All the things you think is bad isn't bad at all, not getting your limits, getting sea sick, getting rescue, getting a ticket from CHP, Fish & Game Warden, Sheriff, Parking without paying is nothing.


A bad day is when your taken to the hospital or R.I.P.! That's a bad day!

So, as long as you're not the 2 above. You're having a good day, and enjoy yourself & your dive buddy. Evenually, you'll get your limits, one of these days. We all do, lol! ; )

Have a safe dive and remember to enjoy,

A Bad Diving Day For Any Divers!

This is one of my worst dive of my life. I dove in Murky water, red tides, and coffee like water. This is bad, and I didn't bring my flashlight.

Most of the divers went to Fort Ross. My friend, who's a very good diver, didn't get any abs, and getting skunk is rare with him.

I was diving in Horseshoe cove. I was able to get my limit, but I really, really worked. I spend 2 hours to catch them. There was 1/2 feet to 1 feet visibity, if you're lucky.

Basically, you have to dive down, and hit the right spot to be successful, and if you don't, then you keep trying until you do. I had to dive straight down, until I hit the bottom, and then I had to feel for the abs. You can't see anything, except seaweeds & kelps obstructing your view, which makes it difficult to want to stay down. I tell everyone, that is reading this blog, it's dark and not fun at.

My recommendation is try another day. The abalones are not going anywhere. They'll still be there another day. Dive on a better day with good weather.

Take care, and Dive Safety!

Raining Tonight (Friday Night)

I was thinking about going this weekend, but the weather report doesn't look good at all.

Btw, It's raining now in San Francisco. The forecast is projecting rain this weekend and swells are suppose to pick up. Let see how bad will it get?

There Are No Secret Diving Spots

I've been through it all: the long hike to the long climbs up the hills. Climbing 200 ft-1,000 ft. Diving off a boat, jet ski. Of all of them, I,Just rather swim. I've almost done it all.


I believe there are no secret diving spots. Why? B/c anytime anyone can drive or have access to.They can drive into the site and go diving. All you have to do is go on the weekends and watch all the weekend diver park where they are going to go Ab diving at. All you have to do is follow them.

Yes, you might not be able to dive at their level, but you can maybe diving closer to the shallow area to be safe and get your abalones.

Found A New Diving Spot

Finallly, finally, finally, I able to go Abalone diving!

We went diving on sunday and found a new diving spot in Mendocino. This is a little exclusive beach. Later, we learned that this is a public beach.

There was no Abalone in front of the beach, so we swam north a little then, we dove and dove. Not much was happening, until we hit one. It was spotty, but we were able to get our limits. They were pretty thick, but lack the 9"+ quality. Most of our abalones were close to 9", which was okay by my diving partner standards. He would have taken 8", if he could. Me, I'm really interested or excited by a 10"+. Maybe, b/c I'm not willing to work at it? : (

No Diving This Month Yet

Haven't been diving, b/c the conditions are the S**TS!

I spoke to some dive buddies, and they told me that the conditions are improving.

Maybe, I'll go diving this coming week, FINALLY!!!! Getting kind of edgy, lol

Rough & Tough Dive Today!

I was diving this Saturday, Aug 16, @ Sea Ranch.

Although, the water conditions sucks, I was able to diving and get my 3 ABs. Man! did I worked. 1 1/2 hours, looking & looking for the big ones, and ended up with (1) 9", (2) small (8") ABs. I was getting tired, and didn't like my friend waiting for me this long.

There was too much Kelp all over the place. Viz was about 0-8ft to 10 ft. Too much garbage on the bottom of the ocean to see the Big, or good ABs


Here is the report:

More thick fog and drizzle this am . No winds or significant surf expected for the next few days. Visibiity still stinks.

The kelp is much thicker than usual for this time of year so use extreme caution when diving near it. Streamline your gear. Dive knives are more a hazard in kelp than a help and the worst place to put a dive knife is on your calf. It`s the most likely place for kelp to get caught and hardest place to reach if you need it. Tape over adjustable fin footstraps, your feet have probably stopped growing anyway. Check that your fins are clear of kelp before kicking for the surface on every dive and look up before hitting the surface. If you are going to surface into kelp lead with your hands to push it out of the way. Keep extraneous items such as stringers and ab gauges off your weightbelt. And of course know where your weightbelt buckle quick release is at all times.

Take care, & be cautious, Everyone!


Remember: Safety first, and forget the Abs, drop your weight belt, if needed! There's another day, and Another time!

Need To Start A Family Tree?

My friend, Jerry told me about this site. If anyone is interested in starting a family tree, go to http://www.geni.com/

It's simple and easy, and they set it up for you.

While you're at it, check out some of my favorite websites that I like to visit. There're very informative and is used by me on a daily basis.

My First Dive Back!

Due to some jet lag, and time change, I wasn't able to go diving until Sunday. Just too tired from coming back.

On Aug 3, I went diving in Bodega Bay, and caught ( 3) thick 9" + Abalones, which surprised me. This is the best I have ever caught there. I've caught big one, but not all of them are big and thick at one dive area. Sometime, diving in Bodega Bay, one have to take what they can see or get. That's the way it is sometime diving there. You're faced with rough, choppy, murky water with some strong surge on the top and the bottom, so it's a tough dive overall. Also, Sometime, it can take a couple of hours to find these big suckers!

I'll have some picture, when I learn how to post it, lol

Welcome To The World

My friend, just have a baby on July 30, in Bangkok, Thailand. She email me some pictures, but I think this is the sweetest picture I've seen of a newborn baby, saying Welcome to the World!


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Still Tired From The Overseas Trip

I haven't been out diving, b/c I have to rest and catch up with my sleep. Change in the time zones and part of being jet lag! That'll do you in, lol



Anyway, there's too many things I have to get in order, but will be going diving soon.



Still try get my schedule in order!

Btw, Going to Linux and Money show this week, after that the Filipino event by the Metreon downtown. Man, I love San Francisco!!!

I'm Baaaaaaaaaacccccckkkkkk!!!

As of July 31st @ 8:30pm, I'm Baaaaaaaaaacccccccccccckkkkkkkkkk!!! In the good old USA!, and ready for some diving!

Thailand

If you never been to Bangkok, Thailand, It's a wild place to be.



Shopping, Shopping, Shopping................. A place that has 10 Million People in The City of Bangkok Alone!



Night life is like being in Las Vegas. Bangkok, The City of Angels, Land Of Smiles!



the south of Thailand, Diving, beautiful beaches, Clear warm water, mountains, famous James Bond Island



the north of Thailand, are the mountains, tribes, and the Elephants! I Love the Elephants!



The north & South are more settle, while Bangkok Rocks!

Out of The Country Now

I'm out of the country now. I'm in Thailand, but not diving. Sh**!

Getting expensive dental work done. Not Fun, people! Rather Be Diving!!!

Hope to be back in August to go Diving somewhere!