[Steven]

Who decided on the pickup times??????

I had to be at mark2’s with my gear loaded for 02.45 which I was! (02.00 from home!).
We arrived at Timbo’s 5mins early and at mark w 15 mins early (and he was still in bed!!)
It must have been nice to have got to bed. . . . . . . . .

Anyway onto Brid and as mark said we loaded our gear onto the Providence and then helped everyone else as well, setting off out of the harbour by 06.00.

At the dive site the crew on the boat dropped the shot onto the light ship and a diver went down to check the shot and tie it in – very professional.

I was one of the second pair down after making a very strange side entry into the water!! Something picked up on by my buddy!!!

So I didn’t see the mask being lost! not that I would have laughed honest but to be fair Mark its been on borrowed time hasn’t it??
Pity you couldn’t see the light ship it was well worth the effort of setting off so early, definitely one to go back to.

Coming back up we were introduced (my buddy and I) to the theory of deep deco stops – makes a lot of sense – something to follow up on! (anyone know which book to read??).

Also I was told I’m not greasing my “equipment” properly!!!!!! Well thanks for that!!! I’ll try to do better in future…

Banter. . . . what banter was that then – did I miss something??

2nd dive was good too, this time modifying the side entry to rotate to forward entry! Well it was better for me. . . . . maybe the greasing did help!! I have a strange feeling I’m going to hear more about the entry??? But it was certainly quieter than my buddy’s!

This dive was on the ‘dolphin’ which is well broken up but with plenty of life on it and yes for those sceptics I did see the prop, rudder and boilers and no didn’t spot the mine!!

back up – why does everyone to rush past you on the shot?? Much more fun lying back watching them all!!!

Then back to Brid 17.00 ish unload and set off home (3 hours back too).

thanks to the crew for the briefs, refreshment etc and making the day enjoyable.
to friends new - I will be happy to be in your company for future dives, thanks to all for making it a very enjoyable day.

Steven
ps I'll leave my photos for another day!!