In a message dated 4/2/02 10:41:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> I have the same problem on most boats...either they don't have a bucket
> or everyone is dipping their gooo filled masks in there or some meathead
> drops his camera on yours, scratching your lens. :-(  Here's your
> solution:
> (
> http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2785&
> prmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=4500479
> )
>
> Put this in the bottom under the camera to absorb the bumps on the boat
> ride out:
> (
> http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=12092029&
> prmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=4501487

Thanks Russ,

If I try to carry one more piece of gear onto my Continental flight, I'll
definitely be "over the top."  My good friend Hank (read SCUBA Nazi) insists
that we carry all our stuff on with us.  I expect that I'll be showing up at
La Cocay for dinner in my 1.5mm or if we go on Saturday night, maybe I'll go
formal in something Spandex...think Speedo and dive skin...not a pretty
sight!

I actually laid (sp?) awake last night trying to figure out the logistics of
my gear, small rolling bag with zip on back pack (reg. bag sized) and maybe
an over sized skiing fanny pack.  I use Plana Avanti Quattros and they don't
fit into anything carryonable, so maybe I'll strap them to my hip...Actually,
I have an Akona fin bag that I will use.

Soooo, you see, as much of a gearhead as I may be, and I think your
collapsable rinse bucket and absorption blanket from REI are wonderful, and
I've been happy with ski stuff I've bought from REI over the years.   NOMORE
STUFF FOR THIS TRIP!

Thanks Russ...You da man.
Mark