on not diving
so here i am within an hour's drive of some famous diving spots in the Pacific Northwest. but all my kit is in fair England, and with it my will to take the plunge. why?
is it because some friends here have lost a friend to diving in the last few months?
or because my wife and boys are so far away?
or because this is a business trip and to get bent or worse would be unprofessional?
no. i refuse to dive in a rented wetsuit and unknown kit.
this is drysuit diving, anyway.
what if something happens?
that last question is the killer of any action or venture. something bad might happen. hence best to sit in a hotel room and belly-ache?
to the giant squid exhibition we'll go. and to the aquarium. i'll buy books on whales and squid and diving. i'll eat sushi. smell the sea. maybe take a cruise to spot for orcas.
dive another day.
is it because some friends here have lost a friend to diving in the last few months?
or because my wife and boys are so far away?
or because this is a business trip and to get bent or worse would be unprofessional?
no. i refuse to dive in a rented wetsuit and unknown kit.
this is drysuit diving, anyway.
what if something happens?
that last question is the killer of any action or venture. something bad might happen. hence best to sit in a hotel room and belly-ache?
to the giant squid exhibition we'll go. and to the aquarium. i'll buy books on whales and squid and diving. i'll eat sushi. smell the sea. maybe take a cruise to spot for orcas.
dive another day.
posted by El Rev at
9:29 pm
2 Comments:
Dive while you can! The faithful gathered at the shores of Newhaven today , took one look at the effects of a stiff Sou'Westerly as waves lashed up the side of the Harbour Arm then set off for the Coral Cabin from where to plan the post dive BBQ (minus the diving bit!). We ended-up in a pleasant garden in Plumpton Green courstesy of two of our non-diving divers!
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Chris-P, at 7:13 pm
zzthat sounds terrible and soul-crushing. and lo, that was the diving season! but at least you've got Gozo to look forward to :)
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El Rev, at 7:30 pm
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