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On Fri, 31 May 1996, Ken Sallot wrote:

> I just wanted to say a few things. I just got back from spending a glorious 
> weekend at Wakulla (even if I didn't get any sleep last night *ahem* inside 
> joke). Everything went right for us this weekend. 
> 
> The visibility is the best I have EVER seen diving in anything since I did my 
> first checkout dive in Honduras back in 1981 to now. 250'+ EASILY, and the 
> water had the perfect aqua blue. It was real amazing to me when I was doing
my 
> 20' stop today looking over the ledge and I could see line arrows on the line 
> down at 120' below me.
> 
>

Ken, 

Give me a break. The vis was at least 300+:). Seriously, what an 
incredible sight. I mean I have seen Wakulla in videos, but those didn't 
come anywhere near doing it justice. I was so awe struck that my safety 
diving partner (Jody from NC I think) gave me the OK sign several times 
to probably see if I was still breathing! If any of you ever get the 
chance to dive this place, I promise you it is worth any effort. Damn, 
you could stick 80 Ginnies in this place.

The operation was incredible slick.  Wakulla was jammed packed with 
weekenders. I lost track of how many tanks and scooters were taken in and 
out over a day. No muss, No fuss. Even with that much equipment, very few 
people even realized we were there. It was a great learning experience to 
see these gear configurations, scooters, etc, up close.

Hell, I even met the G-man himself. Who said he was a 
mean-spirited-bastard? Actually, he was funny as hell. Had some great 
stories. I use to tell myself that this operation could not be as 
organized and refined as I have heard on these lists. Shit, I'm a 
believer now.

We missed the Lucy Ho's experience, however. Decided to camp out at 
Ochlocknee State Park with the kids. Error. It rained like hell. What a 
mess. Ken, what happened at Lucy's?


Roger

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