August 3, 2007 - New Jeans
last night i bit the bullet, Im so sick of myself it isnt funny. I go to work in the same old jeans every day. they even have paint stains on them from my painting frenzy at the shop. Why dont i buy new ones! cause im such a scrooge, I hate buying clothes, ill do it but only when i absolutely have to.
anway last night I went out and did it, I stood in the change room and tried on 5 pairs of jeans and came out stoked! IVE GONE DOWN A SIZE!!!
I LOVE MY NEW JEANS, IM NOW IN LOVE WITH ME.
Who knew shopping could make you feel this good;)
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August 3, 2007 - Earthquake Vanuatu
EARTHQUAKE HITS SANTO
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake rattled the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Thursday, cracking roads and disrupting power supplies, but did not cause major damage, local authorities said.
The quake occurred at 0409 locally on Thursday about 45 km southeast of the central island of Santo at a depth of around 150 km below the Pacific Ocean surface.
"It's a pretty good size, but it's deep and there is no tsunami threat. It's aways out to sea," Geophysicist Robert Cessaro at the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center told Reuters.
Jesse Benjamin, a spokesman for the Vanuatu government meteorological office, said the quake was felt strongly on Santo.
"There are cracks in the roads, cracks in the offices, the power went down and computers, but we do not expect major damage," he said from the capital Port Vila.
I have phoned my friends in Santo and they say that everything is okey dokey. Although all those beautiful blue bottles in Alans house are now in pieces.
Not sure about the Coolidge, they called all dives off today as the water is still very silty although they seem to be quite excited to get back in her to see if anything has been uncovered and they discover new items!
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August 2, 2007 - QUIZZY THING
1. Do you currently dislike one or more of your friends?
nah, I like all my friends other wise they wouldnt be my friends
2. Are you jealous of one or more of your friends?
nope
3. Have you known any of your friends your whole life?
yep
4. Are any of your friends taller than you?
all of them. I a short arse
5. Have you ever been ditched by a friend?
Yes a couple of times
7. Do you have your friend's phone number's memorized?
Na. Thats what the mobile phone does for me
8. Have you lost or forgotten a friends phone number?
No cause i have them in my phone
9. Have you been to most of your friends houses?
All of em
10. Do you love most of your friends?
I think i do
HABIT CONFESSIONS
1. Do you bite your nails?
NO!!! YUK
2. Do you have an odd obsession with knives?
No
3. Do you sleep with the door open or closed?
I sleep with it shut
4. Is there at least one sound you can't stand?
my flatmates ex wifes voice
5. What is your worst habit?
being right! ALL THE TIME.
LOVE CONFESSIONS
1. Do you currently like/love someone?
yep
2. Do you want to kill one of your ex's?
No, but someone else can if they want
3. You get bored of your girlfriend/boyfriend easily?
no
4. Has one of your crushes ever called you self centered before?
no
PERSONAL OPINION CONFESSIONS
1. Do you hate George Bush:
He is an idiot
2. Do you think abortion is horrible and should be illegal?
no
3. Is gay marriage fine by you?
yes
4. Do boys make better friends than girls?
yes some do
5. Is pink an ugly colour?
No
6. Needles aren't so horrible?
dont care
7. You have plenty of secrets.
Lots and lots and lots
HAVE YOU EVER CONFESSIONS
1. Have you ever fallen UP the stairs?
hahahahahahahaihave................hahahahahahahahaha
2. Have you ever had a nail fall off?
yes after i smashed it
3. Have you ever slapped someone across the face?
yes
4. Have you ever killed anyone?
no
5. Worn the same clothes for a whole week without changing?
no
OTHER CONFESSIONS
1. Do you forget to take off your makeup when you go to sleep?
i have a few times
2. Have you kissed anyone on your top list?
Yes
3. Do you enjoy drama?
only on the TV
4. Are you a manly man?
im a chick
5. Are you girl crazy?
im a chick
7. Are you short?
yes
8. What would you do if someone smacked your butt?
There is a time and a place
9. Has anyone touched/smacked your butt in the last 24 hours?
no
10. Do you think that your conceited?
no
11. Are you a bitch?
can be
12. Have you ever gotten in a cat fight?
No
13. Who would you like to hit right now?
mmmm. no one
15. Which class was most boring in school?
Maths
16. What class did you love the most?
Art
17. Is there any type of rumour going around about you?
no. Oh probably this industry is a small one
18. Do you call anybody by their last name?
no
19. Do you wear make-up?
not every day. only on accasions
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July 31, 2007 - THE NEW SCUBA SHACK
I absolutely love my new premises! Nothing but space and people! Just what a dive shop needs right. Well the boys got their Dry Suits and are extremely happy with them. Still I am in a Semi dry as suprise suprise there are not Womens Dry Suits yet. Anyway not that i am getting in this freezing water to save myself.
The others are off to the Solomons tomorrow so I will be in the shop serving those lucky to be diving on the Central Coast
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July 9, 2007 - OMG its been SOOOOO Long
I cant belive the last time i posted was November - gee what have to been doing!
Well - Got divorced! - awesome
Went to Coolidge - awesome
Moved into new premises - awesome
Its been a pretty good time since November.
My dives on the coolidge were once again breathtaking. I just cant ever get enough of that wreck. I will post pics soon so keep a look out.
also if anyone wants to come and see the new shop its at 225B Main Road Toukley 2263
or www.scubashack.com.au
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November 6, 2006 - Its my party and Ill Dive if I want to
Well thats what I thought when me and 15 dive buddies boarded Ocean
Trek last weekend! The Friday drive down to Jervis Bay was a sleepy
blur in the passenger seat. Husky pub was even more of a blur and even
getting on board was misty. The next day whilst everyone geared up and
plunged in to the waters of Jervis Bay, I lay sick on my death bed,
wishing i was dead. I sleept.... YES ASLEEP ALL DAY OF MY BIRTHDAY...
My friends got out and told me about the days dives then got in again
for another, and another and another.... until it was time for the
party.. I Managed a few hours dressed in my Toga to make an appearance
for my party..... The best part of my diving birthday party was the
CAKE!!!! OMG Perfect....Back to bed while the party continued without
me,, and it was pretty much the same for Sunday. Whilst having a head
that felt like it was going to explode, and a nose like a tap and a
throat like a chainsaw had just visited... I had a great time... and i
would like to thank the 15 friends who joined me on Ocean Trek for the
best birthday ever. Dives or no Dives.
Bib
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October 9, 2006 - Going to the Coolidge
WOO HOO Going to the coolidge do you wanna come!
17th - 25th February 2007
8 Nights - Coral Quays Resort Twin Bungalow
9 Dives with Allan Power
Return Airfares Ex Brisbane
$1495
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August 20, 2006 - Its been So Long
Well we are back from our trip to the philippines. Well what can i
say... now i have finally sobered up i am able to dive again! But
seriously what a trip. Absolutely gorgeous people, amazing diving,
beautiful scenery, and hospitality to boot..
A few things
Alan - we are so sorry if we broke your bar... maybe dancing on it wasnt the best idea.
Lhiza- we love you and miss you
Bar girls - well ........sorry really just sums it up
Cal and the bride to be - You guys are awsome!
anyone thinking about a trip to the philippines DEFINATELY YES
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June 29, 2006 - Holiday
El Galleon here we come, After much anticipation the time has finally come when we will be jetting off to distant shore with much underwater and night life. I hear the diving around this part of the Philippines is very good bordering on excellent. We will have to wait until the photos are posted and then we will let you know just how good it is.
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June 22, 2006 - Swansea walk of shame
Well
we dived the bridge last night and what a dive, had no idea what the
hell was going on. Started the dive like any other but finished on the
northern bank, then we had a choice try and swim back and end in NZ or
do the walk of shame. You guessed it the walk of shame prevailed, I
never realised how nice the view is at night when walking the bridge.
Anyhow, only 8 more sleeps till we fly out for the
Phillipines.( I hear beer is only $1.40 aus) thats a shame!
until next time
Elroy
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June 6, 2006 - Not Diving
Well its been a few weeks now since i have been in the water.. The Prolapsed disk in my back is stopping me from getting in, although it might have more to do with the cold.. Anyway only 2 weeks until we set off to the Philippines and i cant wait.. Everyone has gone out today to dive at Terrigal and i am left here to once again think about how good it would be to be diving...I have had a hard week with X's popping back into my life and not being really welcome, and all i really need is to be under the water were no one can talk to me or hassell me.
Bib
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June 6, 2006 - Feelings
I have had mixed feelings over recent events in my life. I know I have made decisions off my own bat that have brought some of these feelings on but also some cicumstances which I am not in control have made an impact too. It has been and iteresting time over the last couple days to say the least, but the good news is that I have come to realize that I am human and have the mixed emotions that everyone else has when things go in a different direction to what you are used to. I am pleased to say though that are much contemplation I am the happiest I have ever been and with our departure to the phillipines just around the corner (15 days approx) I will enjoy the break. I enjoy going abroad as no one can contact me from hell/work to ask me stupid questions, like "do I realy have to work for 8hrs a day", "have you seen my hammer" or "can you wipe my arse". Yes it is like working in a day care centre and when I get back from holiday I am going to see about a career in child care because at least kids listen. Anyway enough of the poor me and back to more important issues. The henderson suit, I dived on the weekend agian at swansea bridge but this time wore a bibbed hood and have to say it was sensational, no coldness. I seen the biggest Mangrove Jack to date on sunday he was at least 45 to 50cm. More pineapple fish plus the host of usual gunthers, dusky and threadfin butterfly fish with a mix others to varied to mention. The up side on all of this was my companions on this dive, Thanks Guys
This weekend is kids time, those lovely little cheribs (no I havent been drinking) yes they will be over to spend time with dad and eat me/us out of house and home. But it is all worth it.
Until nest time, Chow
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June 6, 2006 - FISH FARTS
FISH FARTS
A question that we have all asked ourselves hundreds of times is: How do fish communicate? Come on I know you have!!!! Well I have......mmm ok then, moving on.
I'm pleased to report that we may, at last, be getting closer to an answer, thanks to an important recent discovery by fish scientists. This discovery involves a bodily function that some readers may find distasteful to read about (even though I bet they do it) so before I tell you what it is, here is a Warning.
WARNING TO PEOPLE WHO ARE OFFENDED BY THE WORD FART'' -- The following paragraphs contain the Word "FART.'' So if you don't want to see the word ''fart,'' go read a classier part of the newsletter, such as the calendar.
OK, now that we've gotten rid of FART HATERS, let's get to the amazing recent discovery that has fish scientists in such an uproar, which can be summarized in 2 words words:
Fish fart.
'Biologists have linked a mysterious, underwater (naughty word that rhymes with 'smart') sound to bubbles coming out of a fish anus. No fish before had been known to emit sound from its anus nor to be capable of producing such a high-pitched noise.''
If you go on the NewScientist site you can actually hear a recording of a fish making this mysterious noise. Isn't modern technology amazing? A hundred years ago, if you had told people that some day there would be a giant network of incredibly sophisticated ''thinking machines'' that would allow virtually anybody, virtually anywhere on Earth, to hear a fish cut the cheese, they would have beaten you to death with your snorkel. And they would have been right to do so... infact that’s a different story so once again lets move on.
Anyway, the fish on the Internet makes a high-pitched raspberry noise, which turns into a series of rapid ticks. The herring research team has named this sound (I am still not making any of this up) a Fast Repetitive Tick, or FRT.
The critical question now facing the scientific community is: WHY do fish fart? Scientists quoted in the article speculate that the fish might be using these sounds -- which they make mainly at night -- to communicate with each other.
This raises another question: What, exactly, would fish need to communicate? I mean, we're talking about creatures with roughly the same IQ as a Tic-Tac. They are not down there discussing Boyles Law. My guess is they're probably breaking wind to convey extremely simple messages such as: ''Hey, it's dark!'' ''I know! The same thing happened last night!'' ''Who said that?'' ''Me!'' ''Who are you?'' '' A fish!'' ''Wow, that's amazing! I'm also a fish!'' ''Wow! I'm also a Knigts Fan!'' ''Wow, that's amazing! I'm a Knights Fan. . .'' etc.
I contacted the Marine Science Department of the University of Newcastle. I spoke to a thoughtful man with a British accent, and he sounded quite serious about the research. Have you ever been in one of those situations where you think the topic is pretty funny, but the other person does not seem to be nearly as amused as you? That was what it was like for me, talking to Dr. Wilson about why Fish break wind.
I asked him if, by any chance, the wind-breaking herring happened to be males. Because if they were, that might explain it: It is a well-known scientific fact that human males deliberately break wind purely for the sense of accomplishment it gives them.
But Dr. Wilson said he was unaware of any correlation between the sex of the fish and the FRT noise. He also noted that it's difficult to tell male and female fish apart in some species. Maybe that's what they're communicating about: ''Hey, you want to mate?'' ''Sure! My name is Bob!'' ''Hey, my name is Bob, too!'' ''UH-oh!'' etc.
But whatever the fish are up to, I am confident that, in time, Dr. Wilson and his colleagues will get to the bottom (Har!) of it. On behalf of humanity, I thank them.
CDNN
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June 6, 2006 - NOW IM A CARNEY
Well the outdoor adventure expo is finally over and i have to say it was a good event when the weather cleared.. Drizzel and 40 knot winds ripped through on Friday and Saturday but God answered my prayers and we got sunshine for a while on Sunday. The temp inside the dive tank was a balmy 16 degees and the exhibit was a hit with the punters. It looks like we may be doing a fair bit of discover scuba courses over the next few months and also some open water courses! excellent.
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May 31, 2006 - philippines
1 month to go until we go to the philippines
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May 29, 2006 - The Weekend at Swansea
The weekend dives at Swansea were both unreal. Vis wasnt great but i got to try my new fins and boots. Got to say the boots are UNREAL... so so so so warm. Henderson Hyperstretch Titanium!!! Excellent. The fins were also good. But i still think the Oceanic Fins are way more comfortable in the water and less pressure. But still a great performing fin.
So anyway the brige dives were once again great dives, lots and lots of brim, surgeons and also lots of tropical types. I will have photos soon so keep an eye out.
So thanks Henderson for letting me try out the new boots they are tops and i will be purchasing a pair!
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May 28, 2006 - New Gear/Great Dives
I
tryed a Henderson hyperstretch titanium 5mm suit yesterday at Swansea
bridge along with an Atomic Mask and would just like to say what great
gear this is. Lets start with the suit, I have to say I was a bit
sceptical at first, a 5mm in cool water your kidding. Well it preformed
very well and I may go as far to say excellent, I dive in a 7mm
predator pro semidry all year round with the addition of a hood in the
cooler months. I must say though in the summer I do struggle with the
warmth but this new addition to the stable will certainly take pride of
place over the old girl. I dived agian at the bridge today with the
seatec and have to say the henderson preformed just as well yesterday.
Now the mask, just to let you know I have a couple of favourite masks,
splendive4 and a oceanic shadow. Both of these I cannot fault they are
great masks, but unfortunatley I think they are doomed to kick around
in the bottom of my dive tub forever or go to the hire department for
some lucky punter to use. I have to say with out a doubt the atomic is
just awsome the silicone is outstanding, even with two day growth water
leaking in was at a minimum. The range of vision from the mask is
also outstanding.
All in all the functionality of the new gear was outstanding 10/10 but
the main things are, the suit makes me look slimmer and shit I look
good in that mask.
Elroy
P.S. will post photos later
P.S.S. I have to thank that lovely lady and friend of mine Bib for the
two dives and the oportunity to enter the dive arena again and Greg for
letting me bum, sorry I mean hang around the shop and last but not
least Barry the legend for being in the shop on saturday and making
great coffee (kidding)
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May 25, 2006 - Braced for the worst- Expecting the best
Well it looks like my back is shot. I am now wearing a brace to give support but it still hurts. Im definately diving this weekend! I dont care if i break my back im diving! I have sorted out the whole Philippines trip and everyone is good to go, so no more trip stress, THANK GOD! my next big thing is to get over the Outdoor show and then its plain sailing.
I definately need to dive to expell the stress. Swansea Bridge anyone?? This Saturday!
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May 24, 2006 - Its a great day! Except for the phone bill
Woo Hoo finally have the dive tank thing sorted and we only have a few things to sort out and we are away. Not long now until philippines and i am getting very excited. Im getting my stuff organised to do a night dive tonight at Cabbage Tree Bay, but knowing me i will pike at the last moment cause im too cold. My back is really hammered at the moment so i may not go ahead. I will let you know. Now about the phone bill!! its now a whopping $800, which is a joke so i will have to pay that soon to avoid any other charges... I think i will have to stop talking so much. Yours in diving Belinda
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