My Favorite Sport.....Scuba Diving!
Beautiful sunset on an awesome beach, reminds me
of our Bahamas trip. Scuba diving is very popular sport,
and my favorite, besides bike riding. It's an easier
sport to participate in, especially for those of us who
have handicaps walking on land. This shouldn’t come
as a surprise, you don’t need balance to swim. Boat dives may not have any appeal to other scuba divers, but it
makes it easier for people with disabilities. I’ve had this hobby for several years now and I will continue to dive
whenever and where ever I get the chance.
If you are interested and would like to try this sport (you must get certified) there are a number of adventure dives
that you can find online. I've been scuba diving locally here in Alabama, Florida, the Bahama Islands, and the Cayman
Islands. You'll need a diving buddy for this, but don't worry, most diving adventure packages team people in pairs,
unless you bring your own buddy. Dives are based on level of skill. Specialized diving requires complex skills and
not for the beginner. Diving is easy to learn, and in comparison to some hobbies, not as expensive as you would
think, especially if it is a part of a vacation package. We've used a few online package deals. We've found that the
ones that allow you to build your own are more pleasant than those with arranged fun! Oh, and you don't have to dive
to have fun on vacation, just pick a package or make your own, go alone, or find a friend when you get there!
Basic Adventure Dives
Most basic and easiest to learn, dives are the self explanatory dives (not specialized). Some basic dives would
include but are not limited to: shallow open water, night diving (don’t worry, they’ll give you a light), deep water
diving (but not too deep), and underwater photography. These are good starting points for learning how to dive.
Specialty Dives
Specialty dives require advanced scuba diving training and experience. Such dives utilize air diving, dry suit diving,
wreck penetration and other dives. It requires a sophisticated understanding of complex equipment in order to dive.
I’m at this level. I have scuba dived in the Caymans and in the Bahamas. Swimming with dolphins is nothing compared
to swimming with sharks! You don’t have to be Einstein to get to this level, but it requires a great deal of experience
and specialized training.
Danger Dives
Danger dives come with a serious risk to the diver’s safety. Guess that’s why I haven’t tried one. But for the
daredevil in you, these include shark dives (not the same as swimming with sharks), ice dives, cavern dives, etc.
Danger dives have a large amount of dangerous sea life or are defined as inescapable, meaning you can’t get to
open water from the back of a cave with a hugh great white coming at you. Danger dives have a certain amount of
risk (like the shark), but diving companies minimize the danger.
I’d love to have a scuba partner.
ScubaJimmy
Beautiful sunset on an awesome beach, reminds me
of our Bahamas trip. Scuba diving is very popular sport,
and my favorite, besides bike riding. It's an easier
sport to participate in, especially for those of us who
have handicaps walking on land. This shouldn’t come
as a surprise, you don’t need balance to swim. Boat dives may not have any appeal to other scuba divers, but it
makes it easier for people with disabilities. I’ve had this hobby for several years now and I will continue to dive
whenever and where ever I get the chance.
If you are interested and would like to try this sport (you must get certified) there are a number of adventure dives
that you can find online. I've been scuba diving locally here in Alabama, Florida, the Bahama Islands, and the Cayman
Islands. You'll need a diving buddy for this, but don't worry, most diving adventure packages team people in pairs,
unless you bring your own buddy. Dives are based on level of skill. Specialized diving requires complex skills and
not for the beginner. Diving is easy to learn, and in comparison to some hobbies, not as expensive as you would
think, especially if it is a part of a vacation package. We've used a few online package deals. We've found that the
ones that allow you to build your own are more pleasant than those with arranged fun! Oh, and you don't have to dive
to have fun on vacation, just pick a package or make your own, go alone, or find a friend when you get there!
Basic Adventure Dives
Most basic and easiest to learn, dives are the self explanatory dives (not specialized). Some basic dives would
include but are not limited to: shallow open water, night diving (don’t worry, they’ll give you a light), deep water
diving (but not too deep), and underwater photography. These are good starting points for learning how to dive.
Specialty Dives
Specialty dives require advanced scuba diving training and experience. Such dives utilize air diving, dry suit diving,
wreck penetration and other dives. It requires a sophisticated understanding of complex equipment in order to dive.
I’m at this level. I have scuba dived in the Caymans and in the Bahamas. Swimming with dolphins is nothing compared
to swimming with sharks! You don’t have to be Einstein to get to this level, but it requires a great deal of experience
and specialized training.
Danger Dives
Danger dives come with a serious risk to the diver’s safety. Guess that’s why I haven’t tried one. But for the
daredevil in you, these include shark dives (not the same as swimming with sharks), ice dives, cavern dives, etc.
Danger dives have a large amount of dangerous sea life or are defined as inescapable, meaning you can’t get to
open water from the back of a cave with a hugh great white coming at you. Danger dives have a certain amount of
risk (like the shark), but diving companies minimize the danger.
I’d love to have a scuba partner.
ScubaJimmy
Just call me ScubaJimmy
Cayman Brac Scuba
Diving Trip. I met
some really good
people on this trip and
we still keep in
contact! Wow, at the
seafood we got to eat!
Diving Trip. I met
some really good
people on this trip and
we still keep in
contact! Wow, at the
seafood we got to eat!
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Gulf Shores, Alabama June 2008. White
sands and plenty of activities. Gas
prices were $3.84 a gallon around
Birmingham, and about $3.91 around the coast. If you manage to find a hotel
centrally located near the activities you plan or want to do, you can limit your gas cost
if you're driving. The traffic is fairly light during
the day, but around 3:00 p.m. it increases
somewhat. Our first day on the coast, we
checked into our hotel (which most are now non-smoking, as well as
restaurants) and thanks to Expedia, we saved a whopping 60% on our hotel
bill! Our room was a fantastic double-queen, non-smoking, with a
Continental Breakfast
(they made me waffles!),
indoor swimming pool, and hot spa. Oh, and they allowed you to bring
your dogs (don't tell ours, we left them at home). They had a
resident cat that was a little camera shy and hid in the bushes. I It was
in the low 90's outdoors, but very cool indoors. After we unpacked, we
picked up our fishing license, but you can purchase them online at
https://www.alabamainteractive.org/dcnr/license/index.cgi Then we drove down the strip and checked out
the beaches and the strip. Like most of the Gulf Coast, they've been hard at work rebuilding after the
hurricane. As you can see, clean white sand
beaches! After a short nap, we visited our favorite
restaurant in Orange Beach, Docs Seafood Shack for
one of their famous fried soft-shelled crab dinners
and some oysters on the half shell..........Docs Seafood
Shack is located on Canal in Orange Beach, next to
the Wolf Bay Condos and down the road from the
Orange Beach Library (a good WiFi spot if you need it).
After a huge meal and little sight-seeing. We called it
quits for the day and went back to the hotel for a nice
cool swim in the pool and a soak in the hot spa.......The
next morning (sleeping late), we got up to the smell of
hot coffee brewing downstairs. So we tip-toed down
the stairs for a hot cup of coffee, then later back went
back for a great waffle and fresh fruit. We packed up
the back of the Pathfinder with fishing poles, crab
nets, and a couple of ice chests full of ice and cold
drinks, fresh fruit, and water. Our favorite crabbing
spot is in the State Park (road #2) next to the bridge. It
requires a saltwater fishing license and a permit you
can get for a buck a day per person. Most of the time
you are on the honor system, fill out the envelope and
put your money in, slip it in the box, but tear off the
receipt. We hauled out the umbrella, set up the chairs,
tied the turkey necks onto the crab traps and settled
back and waited. It wasn't very long before I began
yelling and knocking chairs over and the umbrella to the
ground. My wife looks up, puzzled, and came out from
under the bridge to find me pointing at the water and
hollering "He's trying to eat me!" "Don't be ridiculous,
it's just a crab!" Then 'Chucky,' deservedly named by
the locals, stuck his head out of the water and began
snapping. Needless to say, the only thing we caught
that day was a couple of snap shots of 'Chucky,'
while he got a huge turkey leg and began to look t me
like I was an even bigger turkey happy meal! After a
couple of hours of trying to avoid 'Chucky' and
another alligator, we packed up the gear and headed back to the hotel for a cold shower and another nap.
Clean and rested for the evening, we set out for the Florida coast for a little change of scenery, which is
where we found this great bar/restraurant combo called the Reef. A local Floridian hangout, the Reef has a
cozy little bar downstairs and a restaurant upstairs
(non-smoking). For those of you who are looking for a
great air-conditioned spot, that allows you to smoke, eat
and drink, THIS IS THE PLACE! My compliments to the
chef for an excellent seafood diner, but most of all to
'Julie!' Thank you for the best Margarita in the world
and a great time! #1 Bartender!
Hats off to the rest of the gang at the Reef, including
Rusty, Amy (bartender), and Mike!
&nb
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Gulf Shores, Alabama June 2008. White
sands and plenty of activities. Gas
prices were $3.84 a gallon around
Birmingham, and about $3.91 around the coast. If you manage to find a hotel
centrally located near the activities you plan or want to do, you can limit your gas cost
if you're driving. The traffic is fairly light during
the day, but around 3:00 p.m. it increases
somewhat. Our first day on the coast, we
checked into our hotel (which most are now non-smoking, as well as
restaurants) and thanks to Expedia, we saved a whopping 60% on our hotel
bill! Our room was a fantastic double-queen, non-smoking, with a
Continental Breakfast
(they made me waffles!),
indoor swimming pool, and hot spa. Oh, and they allowed you to bring
your dogs (don't tell ours, we left them at home). They had a
resident cat that was a little camera shy and hid in the bushes. I It was
in the low 90's outdoors, but very cool indoors. After we unpacked, we
picked up our fishing license, but you can purchase them online at
https://www.alabamainteractive.org/dcnr/license/index.cgi Then we drove down the strip and checked out
the beaches and the strip. Like most of the Gulf Coast, they've been hard at work rebuilding after the
hurricane. As you can see, clean white sand
beaches! After a short nap, we visited our favorite
restaurant in Orange Beach, Docs Seafood Shack for
one of their famous fried soft-shelled crab dinners
and some oysters on the half shell..........Docs Seafood
Shack is located on Canal in Orange Beach, next to
the Wolf Bay Condos and down the road from the
Orange Beach Library (a good WiFi spot if you need it).
After a huge meal and little sight-seeing. We called it
quits for the day and went back to the hotel for a nice
cool swim in the pool and a soak in the hot spa.......The
next morning (sleeping late), we got up to the smell of
hot coffee brewing downstairs. So we tip-toed down
the stairs for a hot cup of coffee, then later back went
back for a great waffle and fresh fruit. We packed up
the back of the Pathfinder with fishing poles, crab
nets, and a couple of ice chests full of ice and cold
drinks, fresh fruit, and water. Our favorite crabbing
spot is in the State Park (road #2) next to the bridge. It
requires a saltwater fishing license and a permit you
can get for a buck a day per person. Most of the time
you are on the honor system, fill out the envelope and
put your money in, slip it in the box, but tear off the
receipt. We hauled out the umbrella, set up the chairs,
tied the turkey necks onto the crab traps and settled
back and waited. It wasn't very long before I began
yelling and knocking chairs over and the umbrella to the
ground. My wife looks up, puzzled, and came out from
under the bridge to find me pointing at the water and
hollering "He's trying to eat me!" "Don't be ridiculous,
it's just a crab!" Then 'Chucky,' deservedly named by
the locals, stuck his head out of the water and began
snapping. Needless to say, the only thing we caught
that day was a couple of snap shots of 'Chucky,'
while he got a huge turkey leg and began to look t me
like I was an even bigger turkey happy meal! After a
couple of hours of trying to avoid 'Chucky' and
another alligator, we packed up the gear and headed back to the hotel for a cold shower and another nap.
Clean and rested for the evening, we set out for the Florida coast for a little change of scenery, which is
where we found this great bar/restraurant combo called the Reef. A local Floridian hangout, the Reef has a
cozy little bar downstairs and a restaurant upstairs
(non-smoking). For those of you who are looking for a
great air-conditioned spot, that allows you to smoke, eat
and drink, THIS IS THE PLACE! My compliments to the
chef for an excellent seafood diner, but most of all to
'Julie!' Thank you for the best Margarita in the world
and a great time! #1 Bartender!
Hats off to the rest of the gang at the Reef, including
Rusty, Amy (bartender), and Mike!
&nb