I have dived there as well, it's really challenging diving. I got down to the German cruiser which was at about 36 m down which was probably about as far down as I wanted to get.
WhenI wasswimming around on its fore deck? I was wondering where the gun was when I succeeded in smacking my head on the end of one of the barrels! found it!
Again, really well done at 72 Lloyd very impressive. Take it easy and enjoy your scotch!
I sold the motorcycle when I started to realize that I wasn't feeling as confident as I used to be.
I believe it's important to be brave and try new things.
I equally believe it's important to respect your instincts and listen to your gut.
Fortunately, my carbon fibre Hudson rowing skull weighs not much more than 30 lbs. When I can't lift that over my head, I know it will definitely be time to put it away for good.
Wise words: it’s about evolving. Theres so many new things to experience as you get older. It’s awesome you gave it a go. And having your health is something to be grateful for. Thanks for this
I first visited Scapa Flow about 30 years ago and knew about the diving opportunities, but also learned that it was considered something for experts only (personally, I was never seriously interested but anything associated with the wrecks was something I did want to know). However, repeated visits have also showed me how serious the local divers take their responsibilities for visitors. A deep bow to you for even testing the waters and perhaps you’re right to take the outcome as an identified limit to your continuing enjoyment of diving.
Lloyd takes another high-emissions trip, this time for vacation (from his 1.5 degree lifestyle?). Lloyd, can you pay for offsetting that carbon? And let the readers know how to do this? This will make traveling more joyful, I would argue--to feel that you've made an effort.
Wow! Really well done there, Lloyd!
I have dived there as well, it's really challenging diving. I got down to the German cruiser which was at about 36 m down which was probably about as far down as I wanted to get.
WhenI wasswimming around on its fore deck? I was wondering where the gun was when I succeeded in smacking my head on the end of one of the barrels! found it!
Again, really well done at 72 Lloyd very impressive. Take it easy and enjoy your scotch!
I promised Kelly I wouldn’t go to the deep wrecks. I was tempted….
"A man has to know his limits..."
I sold the motorcycle when I started to realize that I wasn't feeling as confident as I used to be.
I believe it's important to be brave and try new things.
I equally believe it's important to respect your instincts and listen to your gut.
Fortunately, my carbon fibre Hudson rowing skull weighs not much more than 30 lbs. When I can't lift that over my head, I know it will definitely be time to put it away for good.
Thanks for sharing, Lloyd.
My 1989 mahogany Hudson doesn’t weigh any more than that!
Wise words: it’s about evolving. Theres so many new things to experience as you get older. It’s awesome you gave it a go. And having your health is something to be grateful for. Thanks for this
I Feel for you lloyd. My mind often writes checks of things I could do 20 years agothat my 70yo body cannot cash.
But, isn't that part of growing old?
I first visited Scapa Flow about 30 years ago and knew about the diving opportunities, but also learned that it was considered something for experts only (personally, I was never seriously interested but anything associated with the wrecks was something I did want to know). However, repeated visits have also showed me how serious the local divers take their responsibilities for visitors. A deep bow to you for even testing the waters and perhaps you’re right to take the outcome as an identified limit to your continuing enjoyment of diving.
Lloyd takes another high-emissions trip, this time for vacation (from his 1.5 degree lifestyle?). Lloyd, can you pay for offsetting that carbon? And let the readers know how to do this? This will make traveling more joyful, I would argue--to feel that you've made an effort.
I did the offsets but acknowledge that they are pretty much useless and will not use them as a sop.