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Curacao Scuba Diving the Tugboat Reef: a Weight Reducer? Plus more Deep Pics!
Diving the tugboat is a fun hour’s dive with lots of friendly fish to enjoy. Not deep, but great lighting! When you are 74 and can still lug you weights, tanks and gear into the water for walk in dives, swim for an hour… Continue Reading “Curacao Scuba Diving the Tugboat Reef: a Weight Reducer? Plus more Deep Pics!”
Glories of Curacao 2018
The Island of Curacao, one of the former Dutch Antilles, is a gem often overlooked by Americans looking for a week or two in a foreign country but afraid to travel beyond the English speaking world. You’re in luck! Most Dutch people and all… Continue Reading “Glories of Curacao 2018”
Book Review: Harry’s Game by Gerald Seymour
Harry’s Game by Gerald Seymour My rating: 5 of 5 stars Seymour is in his groove with this one and once again he’s got it right with his characterization, situation and the plot. War isn’t really about our morals and higher values, Queen and… Continue Reading “Book Review: Harry’s Game by Gerald Seymour”
Monterey CA Aquarium
Visit the ethereal world of our Pacific Ocean with a trip to the fabulous Monterrey CA aquarium! I was blown away by what you can see, touch, read, view and even taste or smell in a couple of full days of visiting this marine… Continue Reading “Monterey CA Aquarium”
Updating my Blog – That Spring Cleaning Urge!
About once a year I look at my old Blogspot and realize that I can do it a bit better once more based on having learned a few new tricks which is still possible for this 74 year old- “Old Dog.” Hope you like… Continue Reading “Updating my Blog – That Spring Cleaning Urge!”
Book Review: Beyond Einstein by Michio Kaku and Jennifer Thompson
Beyond Einstein: The Cosmic Quest for the Theory of the Universe by Michio Kaku My rating: 4 of 5 stars For years I have followed the Cosmic Quest to unite the physical laws of the universe. In many ways, the story is as strange… Continue Reading “Book Review: Beyond Einstein by Michio Kaku and Jennifer Thompson”
Book review: Tortilla Flat, by John Steinbeck – Like a Cohort of Lemurs!
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck My rating: 5 of 5 stars Like a good glass of wine, the flavors of this book need to be enjoyed smoothly and slowly. It’s an intriguing set of tales which illustrate the foibles of humanity as Danny and… Continue Reading “Book review: Tortilla Flat, by John Steinbeck – Like a Cohort of Lemurs!”
What Possible Reasons For Teachers To Carry Guns At School?
During my years of professional work as a teacher and a principal with students I have broken up numerous altercations, some involving weapons, some between students who were just showing off their hormones, and some caused by students who were seriously deranged by some… Continue Reading “What Possible Reasons For Teachers To Carry Guns At School?”
Choosers of the Slain by James H. Cobb: a book you’ll want to read!
Choosers of the Slain by James H. Cobb My rating: 4 of 5 stars Here’s to the US Navy’s response to G.I.Jane and a techy introduction to twenty-first century naval warfare. In an environment more hostile than outer space, America’s Amanda Garrett, Commander of… Continue Reading “Choosers of the Slain by James H. Cobb: a book you’ll want to read!”
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Another Dive in Paradise-Curacao-The Queen Trigger Fish
Posted on April 28, 2018 by Richard H. McBee Jr.
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Just finished another dive this AM at Snake Bay, St. Michael’s, Curacao. Last three days have been a whirlwind. 2 Dives on Thursday, King’s Day Celebrations all over he island on Friday and one dive today with another to be done in about an… Continue Reading “Another Dive in Paradise-Curacao-The Queen Trigger Fish”
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