I remember one Christmas when we were meant to be flying out on holiday and yes the plane took off, then instead of turning right towards the glorious Red Sea in Egypt, where a week of diving awaited me, the plane turned left and dumped fuel over the North Sea just before landing back in Gatwick. Obviously a plane load of people were very disappointed. Read the rest of this entry

Have you ever heard something, for what seems like the first time, only to realise that you have heard that message so many times in the past before and just not reacted or remembered it? Read the rest of this entry

Scuba diving is like investing in property, especially if you are on a dive cruise, you will need exceptional communications, manage your resources (kit, time and energy) and the ability to adapt to change. This is one of a number blogs on one of my favourite subjects, scuba diving. There is something so relaxing about being totally weightless in warm water listening only to the sounds of your own breathing as the bubbles pass by your ears. Read the rest of this entry

I just discovered the ‘perfect !?!?!?!’ time to catch up on some blogging. Its 02.39am and I have just woken to the sound of birds song (a blackbird I believe) in the hot spare room of a friend’s house. I am staying with friends while viewing some new properties. After a busy day looking speaking to estate agents and vendors I settled down for a good night sleep on the sofa bed. Read the rest of this entry