Does anyone have a recommendation on what kind of film to buy for under water shots? What speed?

Also, the party is the day after we arrive. Does anyone know if we can buy air without going through orientation first. Does each resort have their own orientation? We will be a Capt. Don's.
Is anyone familiar with what time they have orientation?

I use 400 speed film for underwater, and my pictures come out pretty good.

You will probably have to do an orientation the morning after you arrive, then you will be able to get air. I don't think you can get air without doing your orientation. They usually do it in the morning, probably around 8:30-9:00 am or so.

Ditto what Kelly said, except digital is the best speed film. You could use 200 speed film in Bonaire, lots of light and has better grain.

I have used both 200 and 400, and they both seem to do the same on Bonaire, but locally, 400 works best cause of the vis and kelp

Terri, go to Cap Don's website, Cap Don's they don't let you rent tanks until you go through the orientation. They do say that sometimes they provide an afternoon orientation for late arrivers. I don't know of any of the shops that would let you get air before going through orientation Off to work!

Good morning everyone!!! The list of people on line would take up this whole space...have a great flight and trip, Cynde, Kelly, Christine..the fish are getting excited to see you it seems!


I think everyones been so excited to send you all off that they forgot to post the fish!

Package!
Seems everyone else has gone to bed or work or is packing!

Double divers!

Great pics this morning... I've missed a lot. I agree on the film speed of 200 that seems to be popular. I used 100 on some dives and they seem just a little on the dark side, especially on the days when it was somewhat overcast. Of course, my underwater camera is a bit old and not that great.

Terri, when we stayed at Captain Don's the orientation was every morning around 9:00 if I recall. The last time down we didn't stay there and ended up using Photo Tours for diving. Since it was a slow time on the island they were just doing the orientation whenever anyone came in for their first dives... quite convenient. Seemed kind of silly going through the orientation again after just 2 years, but I do think it's a good policy and it's not that much of an inconvenience.

Have great trips, everyone... you've really brought back my PBD with all the talk of getting down to the cams.

Now what the HECK is this??? loose seaweed? skeleton rising from the depths? I take my unprofessional underwater photos with a fuji underwater camera (depth 17 tiny feet)...us snorkelers get a little more light and a lot fewer fish! LOL

Michael, my condolences...it does bring on a bad case of PBD...last month when EVERYONE was on the island for Martin and Angela's wedding, I was just beside myself!

Barbara, that is parrot poop...or more politely, a parrot helping to make more sand on Bonaire

Wallowing in PBD, I bid you a fond bon voyage, Cynde and Kelly and Christine and Terri ... and whoever else is soon making it to Bonaire. Here's a little glimpse:

Thank you Niki,

I'll wave to you soon.

Niki, thank you I know I will have PBD as soon as I get on the plane coming home!

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been here, I had to get an ambulance out to my mum. I couldn't wake her up today, and then when I did, I couldn't keep her awake. Just got home from the hospital for something to eat, but gotta go back there again shortly. Annie B.

Cynde, Kelly, and everyone else travelling to Bonaire. I hope you all have a safe journey, and I just know you are gonna have a ball. Think of me sitting this side of the cams won't you.

Oh, my gosh, Annie....hope they figure it out about your mom! Cynde, I think that parrot must have been a little constipated...! LOL

Annie, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum! You just keep having things thrown at you don't you gal Hang in there and let us know how all turns out.

Finally the divers show up!

Sorry to hear about your day so far Annie B. Let us know how your Mom is.

Thanks gals. I shall try to catch you all later. Gotta go now. Annie B.

Annie, you keep on being smacked in the face...

Keep up the spirit and keep us informed about your mum!

Hi everybody,
I am back in time to wish a nice trip to all those leaving tonight. We are waiting for you on the cams now. Just enjoy as much as you can. Time is running so fast when on vacation...
Oh annie, I feel so sory for your Mom, I wish everything will be OK soon.
I am just returning from my annual check and the surgeon found me in the best health. Thanks God.
I also turned an example for him showing breast cancer and diving perfectly combine. He has been often asked about this matter and couldn't answer. After my check up and my diving reports, he said he is pleased to see pressure doesn't affect the wounded areas and then diving is safe. Isn't it a great new for all divers ?
Niki, if you're still lurking, would you mind sending me your email in private, I would like to send you some pics and talk a bit longer than on BT.
Well gang, I feel exhausted now, too much stress :o)
Time for me to say good night, just going to bed now, read a while and fall asleep rocked by the thunderstrom.
Sweet dreams all. A safe trip and nice holidays to you Cynde, Terri and Kelly.

Martine, glad the doc gave you a clean bill of health, and you can still dive

Excellent news Martine, have a great night.

So glad to hear about your check up, Martine. I will leave on Monday. I'll be on BT tomorrow but maybe not much after that.

We are taking a lap top so I'll be in touch once we get there.

I am so glad that you are in good health martine. Annie b sorry to hear about your mom will add her to my prayer list. Niki thank you for your well wishes. I just got home from work and I swear every crack pot in the city came in today. I guess I should be glad they kept me so busy I didnt have time to worry about the bank robber coming. I swear as econmy is getting worse people are getting more bolder i have never heard of grocery store being robbed and just on news that man went in to publix here locally with gun and made all the cashiers empty thier drawers . are you all experiencing the same in your areas where you live.

Wow! Charlotte's close up!

Let's try that again!

Charolotte

Triples!

good double gals! here is a parrot...just said goodbye to my buddy harleyanna...waaaa! we talk every day, and now we won't talk until FRIDAY!!!! Withdrawls already! If you hear a loud scream Friday night, it will be when I pick her up at the airport! LOL!

Missed parrot...

Bye Cynde...we'll be lookin for ya! Have a GREAT time!!!! (I doubt there's any question about that!)

Thanks Barbara...Kelly just left work, so no talkie until Friday night! Waaaa!!!

See ya Tuesday Cynde.

See ya Tuesday!

I spy Satchmo...

I'm off for a hike in 95 degree heat. See you all tomorrow.

Linda coming in, going out....

Congratulations, Martine! I hope you will sleep well tonight!! Cynde, are you still lurking or packing? Wouldn't want you to miss the plane while trying to post "one last" pic! LOL

Nice sunset...

Multi colors for us!

Hi Barbara...still at WORK! I have another hour and half...just got a 'rush' project handed to me...go figure! Looks like it will be a nice mellow yellow sunset

Joey is on the ground....so Cynde you need to get in the air....gotta keep the (BT) world in balance

Wally, I'm working on it! I leave for the airport in a couple of hours! I feel it tipping toward California as we speak!

Good Evening everyone!! I am feel the excitement that everyone is having for their trip!! Have a great time and we can not wait to see you all on the cams!

Martine, I am glad that the check-up went well!! Thank-you for posting the sunrises! Beautiful sunrises as always on Bon!

Annie B, my thoughts are with you tonight, I hope you mom gets better.

Sun is almost gone...

No Cynde, Terri, Kelly, Christine are not there yet!

Goodnight everyone! Plants need watering and laundry folded(not my favourite job)! See you in the morning!

Martine. I am so pleased for you. Congratulations on your clean bill of health. I am over the moon for ya gal.

Martin. Frickin hospital just phoned, 2.00 am to ask what she can do for herself. It looks like they are looking at her abilities. I do not believe what is happening this year. I must have sinned badly in a previous life or something. Sorry for the negative stuff.

Cynde. I am so excited for ya gal. I just know that when you are on Bon, my 'puter will frick up as usual. Looking forward to seeing you there. I just know you are gonna have the greatest of times.

I luv ya all peeps. Annie B.

I gotta sleep now.

I do hope that Cynde will bring me some doggie treats, and Kelly may bring me some too. I will share them with Blikje, I promise.

Annie B., I can only imagine how you feel. What a difficult series of challenges! It never stops! I don't really know you, but I want to send my heartfelt wishes for you and your family, if some more good thoughts from afar will give you comfort. It's a small world. Good luck! :-)