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Unread 03/30/2009, 11:42 AM   #626
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Oh, i am pleased to say that Bluey is still very much in residence in Sydney, i caught up with him over christmas


I so happy to see him alive and well! He looks older and his mouth looks a little beat up.


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Unread 03/31/2009, 04:22 AM   #627
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just want to say it again......love this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Unread 03/31/2009, 02:37 PM   #628
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Melev, yes! i just checked my pms, id be happy to knock something up, as im one of the aquarists there, but it could take a little bit of time, as im flat out at the moment.
Will keep you updated,
Bumping this thought because I want to pursue it when you have the time in your schedule.


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Unread 04/02/2009, 12:00 AM   #629
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Really nice thread, love those pictures.


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Unread 04/02/2009, 05:48 PM   #630
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I just booked our flights to go Port Douglas Australia for vacation in June. Do you happen to know that area and if so do you have any recommendations on what to do there?
Any help would be appreciated.


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Unread 04/09/2009, 02:47 PM   #631
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thanks for all the great photos


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Unread 04/09/2009, 02:54 PM   #632
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Unread 05/07/2009, 06:44 PM   #633
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Unread 05/30/2009, 03:52 AM   #634
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To the OP:

Wow... thank you SO MUCH for all of the amazing photos. After viewing this thread (and several other ones like it), I'm pretty confident that by the end of the year I'll have purchased a plane ticket to go.

Question is... you gonna give me the ropes on snorkeling/diving, and introduce me to Big Blue?

You'll have a PM coming your way soon my friend. This is something I NEED to do before college is over!


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Unread 05/30/2009, 04:09 AM   #635
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Alright, time for an update methinks.
Been rather busy lately, having snared myself a full time job looking after the worlds largest living coral reef tank at ReefHQ in Townsville, which im pretty happy with. =)
Lots of diving, lots of playing around with tanks, and now i get paid to do both!
New camera should be coming soon, a nikon D300, probably in an Ikelite set up, and there are many many new photos for me to sort through and share!
Thanks to everyone for you kinds remarks, and im glad to see the number of people who have decided to come visit and see the GBR for themselves after seeing this thread.

Coral Cs - I havent had much experience in Port Douglas, but it has some very reputable operators, and is in a good spot, so i think your in for a good time. I have heard good things about a boat called Haba (i think) that runs out from there.

CaliDreaminjC - No worries, and when you do make it over here, makes sure you let me know and id be happy to introduce you to the wonderful world of scuba. And of course introduce you to the critters that lie below (including bluey, VW, and all the others)

Melev, when i get some spare time ill start working on that piece you were after, but it could take a little while. Let me know if you have a deadline or a specific time frame. Settled in with the job now, so it should be much easier!

More photos to come soon...


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Unread 05/30/2009, 07:02 AM   #636
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Looks like I'll be heading over in a month! I got lucky and a business trip came up to do a few days in Adelaide, and I was able to extend the trip and fly up to Cains for an extra 6 days on my way home at no extra cost for the airfare.

I'm shopping for live aboard trips out of Cairns. I'm also finishing my Advanced Open Water certification this weekend (so I can do some night diving). And then Peak Performance Bouyancy specialty next weekend.

Any tips for diving in early July? I've heard the winds can be pretty strong, and water a bit on the cooler side. I'm planning on bringing my 3mm full wetsuit. Anything else I should consider packing, other than a hand full of 16GB memory cards for my camera?


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Unread 05/31/2009, 01:09 PM   #637
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Melev, when i get some spare time ill start working on that piece you were after, but it could take a little while. Let me know if you have a deadline or a specific time frame. Settled in with the job now, so it should be much easier!
There is no deadline. Just whenever you feel you can take the time to do so. When you do, I'll forward it to Team RC so it can be considered. I think it would be a very good feature.


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Unread 05/31/2009, 02:20 PM   #638
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where is this aquarium at? We are going to be in Cairns June 14th to June 26 and are looking for things to do. Of course swimming the reef is one of them


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Unread 05/31/2009, 11:40 PM   #639
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reefhq is in townsville around 350 km south of cairns, about 5 hrs drive.


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Unread 07/02/2009, 10:39 PM   #640
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Unread 07/08/2009, 07:00 PM   #641
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wow

these are some of the coolest pics ive ever seen. the massive size of the reefs just make me want to go get certified in SCUBA.


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Unread 08/02/2009, 06:55 AM   #642
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Unread 08/10/2009, 03:29 PM   #643
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Yes! Bump for some more pictures! ;-)


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Unread 09/09/2009, 03:31 PM   #644
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AMAZING! I love the pictures, keep them coming!


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Unread 09/09/2009, 03:31 PM   #645
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delete, I hate double posts!


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Unread 09/09/2009, 07:04 PM   #646
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been a long time since I've tagged along on this thread, but it's still just as enjoyable as the first time u posted pics.... !


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Unread 10/16/2009, 08:04 PM   #647
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OMG! Truly amazing.


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Unread 10/18/2009, 10:15 AM   #648
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wow... i just spent 3 hrs scrolling through this thread and seen so many amazing pics i dont know where to begin but thanks for sharing them with us and wish i could have found this earlier to help out with the camera funding


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Unread 10/18/2009, 05:48 PM   #649
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WOW! What an incredible thread. Your pics are awesome. I recently broke my foot and tore tendons and ligaments. I will have to have surgery on Friday morning to fuse bones together. I have really enjoyed this thread as all I have been able to do for the past week is lie on the sofa with my foot propped up. I will definatly be looking forward to more of your pics and posts as I will have three months of recovery.
Thank you for sharing your incredible journey,
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Unread 11/16/2009, 06:15 PM   #650
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just a little bump maybe get this going again


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