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Thanks Jim, We're also working on the 'beard-eater II' here in our secret northern genetic engineering labs. (We don't talk about beard-eater I - though the CIA has shown an interest) Imagine waking up each morning with a 'slug-slime-soft' shave! Doesn't get any better 'n that.

Laminar - warmer water eh? Now there is a novel idea! The cold did put a lid on a couple of my dives - particularly when I finally found the Ling Cod. I generally don't stay in too far past the point where I am shivering DURING breath-holds. But my new suit is also an order of magnitude warmer than my 5 mil. I've been diving every weekend here and the water is now around 3-4C, I still get cold but I like a slight chill.

For all-day diving - warmer would be nice. On the other hand - my logic in trying to get one of those cabins is that they are geared to multiple occupancy (kitchen too)- so if you didn't want to camp or wanted to take a night off from it you could stay there.

On a side note - on the last day when everyone else was gone Claire and I went for a dive. The sun was out and I don't know what was up with the water because Claire took two pairs of gloves - leaving me with a pair of 2 mil - and my hands were warm the whole time. You guys know that area and I'm down with anyplace you choose.