[jimqpublic]

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately it isn't looking good for a trip- my brother can't make it, my Humboldt buddy hasn't responded. So unfortunately I'll probably cancel- Can't very well go diving without somebody to watch the two tykes.

I was feeling good about the diving though. Had a good weekend diving in So-Cal at depths, temps, and down times that would work for abalone. Okay maybe not bottom time but I have two months to work on that- 57 seconds was my max.