Diving on Guam

Went diving this past weekend, went on four (4) dives to test out my gear. Haven't used it for about 5 or 6 years, so I had my regulator serviced and battery replaced on my dive computer. The morning dive was to Biles Bay and Nathan's Dent. The first dive to Biles Bay was not so good - visibility was not so great and the site was full of silt. The other dive, Nathan's Dent was great - shallow dive with lots of fish and coral; one of the divers found a fire clam hidden on the reef. It was not too fiery but something not seen every day. Since I had breakfast about 1 hour before the dive, and my dive buddy and I ended up way off away from the boat, we had a long swim back on swells....I got a little seasick so I fed the fishes carrots and celery after coming back on board....have to remember to get Damamine for the Yap dives. Diesel fumes and a rocking boat can me make seasick. So, with about 2 hours before the afternoon dive, I had lunch --- fish and rice ( I substituted rice for the chips), and a cup of coffee. The afternoon dives were great --- the boat was not too crowded, about 14 people instead of 26 on the morning dive. We went to Barricuda Reef and Haps' Reef. Great dives - lots to see, nope, did not see a shark or Barricuda but I thought I say a sea turtle lying on the seafloor, but when I got closer, it was just coral formation. On the way to the second dive location, we spotted a pod of dolphins. The crew of the dive boat played with the dolphins, and three of the dolphins were swimming at the front of the boat...I took some videos, it was wondeful. The second dive was nice. Haps reef is a great dive - easy and lots of fish and reef to look at.

Of Mime and Men

Of Mime and Men


October has come and gone and lots of news. First off, did you dress up for Halloween? Not many people did at work -- just two of us. I came as a mime in the fashion of Marcel Marceau.

I thought of going as a Goth, but I didn't want to scare anybody, and I didn't have the correct accessories, so I had an inspiration - go as a mime - same ensemble and same make-up equipment just different presentation. It was a good thing I didn't have a shift at the Reference Desk. It would be difficult to answer questions through mime!

That night, went to the Hilton Hotel where the Tree Bar Lounge had a Halloween event. They were having a contest giving away cash prizes for the best, scariest, and funniest. The winners were - a Greek Bust on a pedestal, a machete-wielding, head-carrying crazy man, and Super Sperm!

November 2nd, is All Souls' Day, and Guam celebrates by holding Mass and Services in the Cemeteries, and having picnics or family gatherings. My mother and I went to my father's grave, and it's was the first time on the island for All Souls. It is a different scene from the States. Lots of tents go up, and coolers, and foods, and families spending time together with their departed loved ones. On Guam, it’s a local government holiday, so lots of people have the day off to they can celebrate the holy day.