tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post6776656230338809609..comments2024-03-15T04:32:47.445-04:00Comments on 2 Gringos in the Caribbean: French Cay the SequelLa Gringahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373488986584175930noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-85391539025153839132011-06-10T22:53:53.349-04:002011-06-10T22:53:53.349-04:00It would not be a good idea for us to use the GoPr...It would not be a good idea for us to use the GoPro housing hatch with<br />the holes. Even up on the mast of the Hobie, we are subject to sudden squalls. I have been re-thinking this whole Hero cam idea, anyhow. I am a bit disappointed with the whole fisheye wide angle image. It's good for a change of pace from time to time, but I don't like the effect enough to ever want more thanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-8004498666738366632011-06-10T08:54:39.953-04:002011-06-10T08:54:39.953-04:00Further to this re making or modifying dessicant p...Further to this re making or modifying dessicant packs, as I make my morning cuppa! Teabag! Porous, totally moisiture absorbent and strong enough to even stitch. Just glue or stitch together for the right shape/size to slot into the GoPro on the sides or one big one on the back and you're away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-91685697723786786642011-06-09T17:42:14.237-04:002011-06-09T17:42:14.237-04:00Just looked at the Official GoPro anti-fog inserts...Just looked at the Official GoPro anti-fog inserts. Looks thin and long. I take it the ones on hand are thick and short. Can you poke a hole in it and remove some of he silica so that it flattens out to squeeze between the housing and the camera? Or even discet the whole thing and splice two packs together to spread it out so it's flat and thin enough to fit. What's the material? Some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-49053318992084462802011-06-09T16:47:17.095-04:002011-06-09T16:47:17.095-04:00I've got a few small ones. And I remember how...I've got a few small ones. And I remember how to bake them so that they turn blue if they're pink. But there's no room in the GoPro housing for any of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-88906645809547830162011-06-09T11:26:09.649-04:002011-06-09T11:26:09.649-04:00dessicant packs are usually everywhere until you n...dessicant packs are usually everywhere until you need them. check the packing of any recent electronic purchase (camera, laptop, radio) even the HD Pro Camera box, if there is one lying around at the bottom. Either that or bulk foodstuffs also have them as do pharama products. When next by the pharmacy pop in and ask around. there is/was a computer shop at the end of grace bay road. everything Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-38106126788980793662011-06-09T09:52:33.909-04:002011-06-09T09:52:33.909-04:00http://gopro.com/support/troubleshooting-tips-hd/
...<a href="http://gopro.com/support/troubleshooting-tips-hd/" rel="nofollow">http://gopro.com/support/troubleshooting-tips-hd/</a><br /><br /><br /><i>The inside of my housing lens keeps fogging up.<br /><br />Temperature differences between the air inside and outside of the housing, can cause condensation to occur on the inside of the lens. Here are several things you can do to prevent fogging of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-10431881784101813992011-06-09T07:24:55.218-04:002011-06-09T07:24:55.218-04:00The normal trade winds blow from the general North...The normal trade winds blow from the general Northeast. More north some days, a lot of east-northeast on others. Rarely due north or east except during changes.<br /><br />I tried to keep the boat aligned with the wind drift patterns on the water hitting the bow at about a 45 degree angle. This is which way the surface winds were blowing initially, with me trying to hold a heading of 350 deg. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-56050967062123449212011-06-08T18:18:10.292-04:002011-06-08T18:18:10.292-04:00That looked pretty scary. Pretty much can't se...That looked pretty scary. Pretty much can't see anything in any direction. Can you determine direction from prevailing winds? Seem to recall while on Provo it always blows North to South, at least on the beach.<br /><br />Jeeze what a missed opportunity with the GoPro camera. Just take it on every trip with the suction cup attachment and stick it down anywhere. The footage on this trip would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-83599601495179406192011-06-07T02:31:06.467-04:002011-06-07T02:31:06.467-04:00nice pics.
Where Did U find such beautiful pics?nice pics.<br />Where Did U find such beautiful pics?Inspiring.Informative.Interestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322122802530228542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-40399303966645417482011-06-05T14:14:03.751-04:002011-06-05T14:14:03.751-04:00I've just used my new "hoist" to com...I've just used my new "hoist" to completely change the jackplate setup on the skiff. Moved the motor six inches closer to the transom, and raised it two inches.<br /><br />now to give it a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-9199874778706403872011-06-03T17:15:57.129-04:002011-06-03T17:15:57.129-04:00My FIRST directive after that trip was to install ...My FIRST directive after that trip was to install some 'grab rails' or hand holds. That outta tell you something.<br /><br />I found three little stainless ones locally, and just finished installing them this morning.<br /><br />Looked at compasses locally, and had two choices with a huge markup. I didn't buy one. Next trip to the USA.<br /><br />I've got a radio for it, just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-74959958460298919412011-06-03T14:49:00.190-04:002011-06-03T14:49:00.190-04:00I know you like to keep life simple, BUT, maybe it...I know you like to keep life simple, BUT, maybe it's time for a compass, radio and a new gps.<br /><br />Great story as usual, really enjoyed it!<br /><br />The term for your social condition is asocial "unwilling or unable to interact socially" or at least that's what I was told I am. I'll add that it doesn't mean you don't interact for short periods of time, you&#d_patteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088162633957092208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-22832952833891142402011-06-02T22:39:18.912-04:002011-06-02T22:39:18.912-04:00He was smiling for the camera.......... woman!!! ;...He was smiling for the camera.......... woman!!! ;-)La Gringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373488986584175930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-58122070981088356622011-06-02T18:04:18.131-04:002011-06-02T18:04:18.131-04:00You looked mighty happy for a guy caught in a squa...You looked mighty happy for a guy caught in a squall, out of sight of land, with no compass, in a small boat.<br /><br />I've been caught off shore in a few severe squalls. I may not have looked like Dooley but I'm pretty sure that I never looked as happy as you during the process.<br /><br />Glad you made it back to blog again!<br /><br />cheers,<br />JonJonhttp://www.longviewfunds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-72621974517621764582011-06-02T13:54:54.142-04:002011-06-02T13:54:54.142-04:00Ahem, SOMEONE had the presence of mind to at least...Ahem, SOMEONE had the presence of mind to at least shoot one short video!La Gringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373488986584175930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-74762909488952172422011-06-02T13:51:10.283-04:002011-06-02T13:51:10.283-04:00I really really wish we had made the effort to ge...I really really wish we had made the effort to get some video of the conditions at the leading edge after we came out the other side. It was kinda exciting, driving that little skiff. The short steep chop was amazing. It felt like I would imagine power surfing among moving foot curbstones would be. It was like a huge, endless big ship wake with blowing rain and lightning.<br /><br />But I didnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-81274677016127795392011-06-02T11:00:29.491-04:002011-06-02T11:00:29.491-04:00Hairy times in small boats! I have been caught in ...Hairy times in small boats! I have been caught in ugly squalls in Narragansett Bay and it is astonishing how bad it gets and it comes on so fast. It could have been really difficult if you did not have the compass watch.<br /><br />Glad everyone's OK. At least in the Turks and Caicos I assume the rain and wind is pretty warm -- up here you can become really cold even in the middle of summer. jschieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071481756313076150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-66704492326239212442011-06-01T22:20:48.663-04:002011-06-01T22:20:48.663-04:00WOW! Quite the Memorial Day Weekend adventure.WOW! Quite the Memorial Day Weekend adventure.Sabrina and Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460271699538815720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025068942489566045.post-71706407804535929442011-06-01T21:28:26.778-04:002011-06-01T21:28:26.778-04:00Dang! I love French. Double D and Rock and Roll ar...Dang! I love French. Double D and Rock and Roll are two of my favorite dive sites. The mooring balls for those two would be towards that sloop.<br /><br />Always an adventure though...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311293007535183509noreply@blogger.com