On Friday, July 26, 2002 2:36 PM, Reef Fish wrote:

> Sue and I have booked a trip to Cairns while I was in the hotel in
> Seattle, even if it meant a NEDfest of just the two of us.   :0)
> You know, the "Been thar, done dat" beckoning.

You're arriving, (in November) at a time when the weather and the Reef is at
its very best.  And depending on when the November full moon's due, maybe
even in time to witness the annual coral spawning.  (Swimming around in that
doesn't do a lot for me, but some folks enjoy it!)  :-)

In any event, you'll have to book a side-trip to Sydney for a dive at Shelly
Beach - and a visit to "Strike's Reef" for the obligatory BBQ and
Phyco-Plonk tasting.  (Julian's BCD blader is just about due to deliver a
fresh batch!)  :-)

Strike