Thought I'd start a new thread for those folks with creaky old machines.

Hi Linnea,

Iv'e got a creaky old machine, and it's not my computer, (must be all the late nights)
You say the camera is on the North facing side, is it far out?

Good morning everybody,
It seems Bonaire awakes with rain. Just having a small break with my home work which has to be done.

Morning all, Just popped in while my dinner is cooking. Not so much of the "old" Linnea. Need a brolly on Bon I see. Annie B.

Daylight.

Hi Annie, well slept ?
Sorry to talk about astronomy here, but I need to share this with you. Jean paul just sent me this url www.polarimage.fi. This guy in a great Finnish photograph, he only works with his simple camera and his work is absolutely fantastic.
I think soon the sky breaks on Bonaire and it'll turn a lovely day...as usual. Have a nice day, return to my home work.

Wow Martine, Those pics are more than fantastic. The colours are amazing.Will look at it some more later Annie B.

Great colours here as well.

What is the striped fishy?

Looks like a sergent major, Annie. This little fish is so brave he defends his nest again bigger fishes and divers as well.

Good morning Annette, Martine and everyone else.

This fishy looks a ghostly....

Hi Renee, good morning,
I think I have more and more breaks in my home work !

Annette,
I believe the striped fish you were wondering about is a Banded Butterfly.

You need to take breaks, Martine. Too much work and not enough BT is a bad thing!

Hi Everyone,

Here is my catching up post!!


Posted By Annette Bursey on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 07:38 pm

“Hey Bill, I get PBD and I haven't even been there. Annie B. (internet babe) “


Annette,
Shouldn’t that be “Elegant internet babe”?


Posted By Martine TLOUZEAU - Jean Paul GODARD on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 07:40 pm

Bonsoir Bill and Cheryl,
Nice to hear from you,
Does the social insurance refunds a PBD ? I feel more and more sicker.

Martine,
Actually, if you just convince your doctor that you are depressed without explaining why, you could probably get Prozac!! In France, Britain, and Canada, the public health plan would probably pay. In the US you have to sell your house!!


Posted By Eileen Kimmett on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 08:05 pm

Joel(?) Got a promotion today at work! Yippee!

Congratulations!! – Goes well with the new house?


Posted By Martine TLOUZEAU - Jean Paul GODARD on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 08:07 pm

“There is nothing brave in night diving,”

Absolutely not. When I go to bed and close my eyes, and imagine I’m swimming in Bonaire. It is dark and I’m not afraid at all!!


Have a great day!

Bill

Morning Everyone!
Just dropping in for a quick look before I go to class........my summer holidays, but I am taking a class to learn something new (I hope) on teaching children to spell. I started yesterday - even got homework! It's been awhile since I have been the student! Cool, wet day in Virginia - we needed it....wish I could stay to work in the yard.

Hi Bill,
You truly made my day. See, another break !

Annie,
John is right, the striped fish is a butterfly fish, sargent major has shorter stripes. Sorry.

Hello to John, Renee, Bill, and Carol.

Thanks for the fish id John, another one to put into my folder.

Good post update Bill, you have me in stitches.

Carol good luck with the class. Annie B.

left right, left right, left right..........

Oh well that one flopped!!

Seems ALICE H from Divi Dive Divi Flamingo is on the place... Divers alert !

Do they use a dingy (raft) to take you out?

Hi, Ida,
All of these big resorts diving boats have an incorporated ladder and a platform, so it is very easy to come back and they usually take your BCD and tank when you are still in the water.

Good form on this fellow...

re-post(good form)

Thanks Martine, so I guess the small boat is just out there?

Ida, the larger boat is a dive boat tied up to the Small Wall buoy. The smaller one looks like they have tied to Jake & Linda's buoy at the reef cam...which isn't a public mooring.

Hi, everyone! Hotlips is making a habit of cruising the cams...

Must be something he/she likes to eat nearby...

And I missed this one...good thing I checked the archives...a kiss for all of us!

Loved that last one!

Hi folk,
I am saying good night to you. Need a real full night of sleep ( those who were connected yesterday evening will understand why...). I plan first to play "Bridget Jones Diary" movie, I really love the story of that girl, she reminds me when I was younger. See you tomorrow.

Night night Martine! Hope the snoring is at lower pitch tonight!

Lone diver...

Okay, I think I'm the only one on line now! Here's a visitor at the gate...hope you all enjoy the pics when you get a chance to take a peek!

Bas in his mini?? Haven't seen the underwater versions for a while...

Hi Barbara,
All on your own.
I was waiting for a nice pic to post, but every time I look there's nothing worth posting.
Although I see hotlips has been paying a visit.

Divers, minus the plucked chicken. Annie B.

Hi Annie B.
Snap, Sorry doubled up again,

Been out most of the day, went to Walthamstow, looking for something to wear for a wedding thats coming up.
How was your day?

Annie B, No chicken, but it looks like he's got a bottle of plonk with him this time.

Hi Maria, I know Walthamstow, haven't been them in a long while. Bin busy doing laundry etc. Annie B.

Ghost - Woaaaaaagh

Hello! How is everyone?



Eileen

You havent missed anything, what with the traffic, and finding a place to park. I'm surprised I didnt get lost coming home as I usually do.

Hi Eileen,
A bit worn out after a busy day shopping.
Eileen you was saying you speak German, I was born in Germany, but no german connections.

Hi Eileen, Congratulations on your promotion. Annie B.

Maria, That is why I don't drive very far.Still get a bit nervy too.

Hello Maria! I just finished grocery shopping, it was a busy one today. My parents moved from Germany to Canada in 1973. I was born here along with my sister. We grew up speaking German and we have a lot of German traditions that we still keep up to this day. It is hard finding someone to speak German with. All of our relatives are in Germany. I have been to Europe many times! Where are you from? Eileen

hi all, ok, that file fish has been hanging around for 2 days now. i think it deserves a name. I wonder if the cleaner gobies are still there and it is hanging out for a quick wash everyday!

Thank-you Annie B! Eileen

Hi Cynde, I think that file fish is Hotlips. Annie B.

Eileen,
I came to the UK when I was about 3yrs old, in 1950, but my parents are Ukrainian.which I also speak. I think the war had something to do with all the upheaval, and sent people in all directions. I hear there is quite a big community of ukrainians in Canada, and I think in Ontario.
What part of Germany did your parents come from.?

I'm sure it's Hotlips. Help, Barbara where are you wen I need you. Annie B.

Maria,

My parents are from the NordRhein-Westphalen province, my mother is from Datteln and my dad from Dortmund. We have many Ukrainians in Canada, the majority I think in Manitoba. We have a large community in Oshawa (city next to where I live). I also work with a woman who is from the Ukraine. We have such an amazing mix of cultures at work and here in the community! Eileen

Bill - Thank-you!

Annie B.
i think barbara was doing all the hard work earlier posting all the pics.

Eileen and Maria, My father was Canadian. I guess that makes me half and half. eh? Annie b.

Eileen,
That's interesting, We have many cultures here too, I think the main thing is if everyone can get on together. (That's wonderful that you still keep up with the traditions.
forgot to say congratulations on your promotion.
Good luck.


here's a nice little fish

Annie B.
really, have you ever been to Canada? or would like to go?

Maria, No, have not been there. I would love to do the rocky mountains, but don't want to get eaten by a bear. Annie b.

18.34 pic. Is it the banded butterfly fish or maybe a sargant major. Am I on the wrong track altogether. Annie b.

Thank-you Maria! Annie and Maria, have you been to any part of Canada? Canada is - one word - BIG! There are so many different areas! My husband and I drove/camped/visited all over Ontario on our honeymoon. There is so much to see in every province. I have been to England but for 1 day on a stopover. My close friend is from Wales and the photos she shows me are beautiful.
As for work, we get along really well, especially when we try each other's cuisine! But with any workplace - we have those days!
Eileen

What a shame, we can't read the sign. Annie b.

Eileen, Wales is very pretty, been there a few times camping. The southern part of uk is all beutiful, but you need good weather to holiday there. Cornwall is fantastic. Annie B.

Eileen, No I've never been to Canada, but would love to go. As Annie says there are some beautiful places over here too, but we don't get the weather.

I would love to visit all parts of Great Britain, one of the items on my 'life's things do to list' is to visit Skara Brae. So I will not be picky about weather! My mom and I have a plan to go to Iceland one day in a few years. Eileen

Cor blimey, it's gone midnight. Gotta go up the ol' apple and pears to the land of nod. See you all tomorrow. Nighty night. Annie b.

I am allowing myself 30 more minutes then I must continue on with the dreadful task of packing and organising etc. I hope to get most of the packing down sooner rather than later.

Beautiful Sunset!


Eileen

Yes me too, How the time flies,
Anyway good luck Eileen with your travels.
I will say good night all, see you all tommorow.

Good Night Maria and Annie B!

See you tommorow!

Eileen

See ya Byeeee....

Time to Pack



Good Night! Eileen