Cannot quite compete with the basking shark sightings in UK, but ....

 .... not content with keeping ailing airlines afloat 
and injecting millions into the faltering US economy,
the Dive Weasel also found time to have some serious 
fun these last two weekends. 

According to the dive log, I did 6 dives May 31/June 1 and 
another 2 on June 7. 12 more FLA dives in total on this trip, 
all in the Boca/Delray/Boynton area.

Stingrays, a jewfish (damaged by spearos), turtles, scorpionfish, 
lotsa lobsters and big crabs and Spanish lobbies, nurse sharks,
reef sharks, .... everything that you might expect on the Delray 
and Boynton reefs. Real interesting was a yellow spotted moray, 
that was out hunting, being followed by a small basslet, that hung 
on top of the moray's head looking for scraps. I watched them for 
at least 10 minutes, great fun.

Never had any significant current, which I greatly enjoyed since 
we could look at the little things on the reefs. But once I was 
assigned a buddy that I carelessly let carry the float. Since 
repeated yelling did not get his brain cells agitated, I eventually 
decided to just yank the float from his hand. Had a nice relaxing 
dive from then on. 

The best dives were with Kathy (Leo's wife) and Franz from N.Y., 
who both dive at my speed. The Delray reefs are just lousy with 
small critters, a quick drift is usually nonsense.

Met a lot of old regulars again, such as Victor, the Chinese 
spearfisher. I agree with his hunting style all the way. Great guy.

Of course we also soaked up lotsa Beck's at the 2 George's. Certain 
lawsuits involving Splashdown were being discussed. And the fact 
that Chuck wasn't real welcome in Summer, since he always brings 
hurricanes with him. And also that Boca may soon have a 
new dive boat at the Cove marina. 

It was great being back with old friends. But, Air France (!!!) has 
now flown me back home. "You surrender monkeys better get me some 
double gin&tonic ASAP"  really made me the darling of the crew on 
the flight home. But I'm not feeling too hot right now. Anyone know if 
airlines generally carry rat poison for some reason?

So, all 3 major oceans dived since April. New plans need to be made.
Andy: Red Sea some time soon???

M the Weasel