First: We are baby shampoo people. Works every time in all waters. There is
a "right way" and a "wrong way" to do it though.

Bird wrote:
> Date:    Wed, 5 Sep 2001 03:14:08 -0700
> From:    John Bird <[log in to unmask]>
> John, first day back must be pretty hard after THAT adventure.
> A week after returning from Canada and I'm still bummed. So in
> order to feel better, I've gone and booked onto Taka II for the
> trip out to Osprey Reef in November. 'Course you didn't really
> want to hear that. Nothing better than dive therapy.
>
> Welcome back to the R.W. for what it's worth.
> Hugs and kisses to the Misses!!


OK, for those of you (and my home friends) who think I/we are a total
assholes for living like a prince/princess on a teachers pay-check...
The last two days we spent on the middle fork of the American river in
Northern California. running class 2 to class 5 rapids.. All in the name of
"group bonding" for 65- count them 65 - 11th grade students (they are mostly
16 years old). It was a blast. Some of the best rafting I've ever done. Did
I mention this is for WORK!?! Ha!

The water was about 58-60 degrees. The vis was about 4 meters, but the
rapids were quick and exciting. There was even one man-made chute that spits
you out into a tunnel.... Yes, an overhead environment with kids.. Oops...

Enough of me complaining about work....
Next week I actually have to start doing the daily classes thing...Tonight a
hot tub.

As far as Dive therapy goes, I'm now collecting info for the next trip...
the best one will probably be next June -- after graduation... I want to do
an Agressor. Yes I do.... ohhhh.

From:    Huw Porter <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Trip Report - Oban, Scotland (long)

>A week in Scotland for a wedding, with three days diving out of Oban, on
>the West coast.
Oban is one of my favorite drinks..as Lee pointed out... is it a town too?

John