Weather

[liverock]

Looks like another week of terrible weather, somebody tell mother nature to give us a break!!

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/cgi-bin...853&swrPhrase=SOUTHWEST+FLORIDA&nowPhrase=853

TBS

 

[patsan]

I'm sorry for you and all the people waiting for their rock!

 

[Nirol]

Mother nature must just want me to be better prepared...so I will continue to wait....and get ready. , Kansas has weather in the mid 70's and sunshine... for the first time I can say I wish I could trade you... so you could go get some rock for me!

 

[Sierra]

wednesday doesnt look too bad lol

 

[patsan]

wednesday doesnt look too bad lol

They have lots of nice sunny days or days when the seas aren't bad, but many times they can't see 2 feet in front of them when they get down to dive.

 

[Nirol]

They have lots of nice sunny days or days when the seas aren't bad, but many times they can't see 2 feet in front of them when they get down to dive.

Maybe if they can't see 2 feet, they'll get me something really cool and not know it! HA!

 

[Sierra]

They have lots of nice sunny days or days when the seas aren't bad, but many times they can't see 2 feet in front of them when they get down to dive.

yes pat - I used to live in sarasota (just south of tampa) for about 10 years. I'm used to the weather and know how it can effect diving conditions.

I was just teasing... I've been patient getting ready to order, I understand the limitations in regard to weather, water clarity, and man power - I've got a couple bins full of fresh patience ready just in case :lol: what I think I really need is an auto top off for my patience level.

Just excited that I finally got my order in.

 

[Nirol]

I've got a couple bins full of fresh patience ready just in case :lol: what I think I really need is an auto top off for my patience level.

Is there a test kit for this? I think mine might be runnning a little low!

 

[Sierra]

Ussually no test kit is needed as its easy to tell to the naked eye when the patience level is dropping... when mine gets a bit low I just add beer. depending on your chemistry tho you might choose to dose with wine or other liquers. its a matter of taste really.

a breathalizer will be a good test to determine weather you have dosed enough or too much.

 

[Nirol]

well, I don't own a breathalizer... so I'll just ask my wife to double check my readings... she usually has a good eye for these kinds of things!

 

[patsan]

well, I don't own a breathalizer... so I'll just ask my wife to double check my readings... she usually has a good eye for these kinds of things!

My husband used to give all the drunks the breathalyzer tests! Brought back a lot of memories hearing that!

 

[AquAsylum]

Sierra-

I'm in Sarasota- going to pick up my rock in person hopefully at the end of April. They told me to call ahead to find out whether the weather has been kind enough to warrant the looooong trip up there. I am not familiar with what conditions produce a strong rock load, so please enlighten me!

 

[Sierra]

My dad still lives in Florida - when I ask him how the weather is - he sayd WONDERFUL! and as far as on land goes to my knowledge it has been nice...

But Wind makes the water choppy - which can be unsafe for people to boat and dive - also like patsan said after storms and such the water clarity is crummy - so you cant see when you are underwater very well - also dangerous.

hopefully the wind will die down the water will clear up - the seas will be smooth and calm and they can make some productive dives soon - I imagine not being able to dive hurts them more then us therefore its a crummy deal across the board.

Good luck with your rock! I miss Sarasota sometimes - but never the humidity. I lived off of fruitville road for many years - My Family Ran what used to be Flying Eagle Farm - which I understand is under "development" (putting in a subdivision I think)- My fondest memories of Sarasota were St. Armands Circle during festivals - we would drink and dance to UB40 tunes :lol:

 

[AquAsylum]

The weather here HAS been great- I grew up east of 75 off of Bee Ridge and am now close to 41- I never knew why Sarasota was called the "air conditioned city" but I sure do now- the breeze we get is great!

Thanks for the info- ironic that wind can be a problem even out of hurricane season.

Good luck with YOUR rock- you're way ahead of me. I'll keep an eye out for your progress!

 

[mhe]

So,

Does anyone know if the TBS folks got out at all last week?

Anyone get any new LR?

Seemed pretty snotty, with a couple of decent days but perhaps too stirred up to make a successful dive?

- Michael

 

[Sierra]

perhaps too stirred up to make a successful dive?

you said it

I ordered Tuesday and have not yet even recieved a confirmation call or email. I'm hoping against hope that they are busy filling orders. I'll call monday and see whats up.

 

[BlitzK]

I was there today and picked some up... they said they havnt been out much lately. (something along the lines of 4 times in the last month?)....

They didn't have the best selection.... I'll be spending this week picking out the aiptasia.

 

[Sierra]

that doesnt sound good - maybe I should cancel my order and wait and order later when they have nice stock and the wait isnt so long.

 

[mhe]

I'm thinking that canceling wouldn't help you.

I can not blalme them for wanting to stay safe - in fact I feel for them and their ability to pay their bills given this weather!

And I've seen no indication that they're slipping their quality due to this short term problem - I suspect that they'll ship only "TBS quality" rock as they get it available. It'd be a huge mistake on their part to allow themselves to ship "lower quality" stuff due to a short term weather situation.

But then again it's their business, not mine - but if it was me I'd send an email stating that I was willing to wait for "good stuff", to make clear that time's not your most important issue.

At any rate puling your order doesn't seem to be a likely way to get the LR you want - unless you're going to a different vendor (and I can't see how their weather's a lot different then the weather for the TBS folks). And from what I can tell there's no vendor out there quite like TBS...

Just my $0.02 this Saturday night...

- Michael

 

[Sierra]

I am in no way bashing TBS - I havent even seen their rock (other than in pictures) and I'm a big fan and talk about it to everyone I meet. I wont go to another vendor... I will wait. But I'm a broke reefette and The reason I chose TBS is the great quality - I can expect bang for my buck!

I just worry is all - esspecially when I placed my order several days ago and havent had a phone call or email or any sort of confirmation even though after submitting my order it said to expect them to be in contact soon to confirm the order and details of shipping. I'm doing my best to be patient about that and not call them as I know they likely are busy and have a good reason for not getting back to me yet.

I lived in Florida for many years and understand weather restrictions, and I am in no way saying I want them to endanger themselves over rock. THis is harder on them then it is on any of their customers.

I will order from TBS - I just wonder if My timing is off. thats all.

Then again - It took a LONG time for me to talk my husband into letting me steal bill money to buy rock with - If I hold off on my order I may lose my husbands interest.