the mid 80's --early 90's Summer night diving
In the beginning, there were no hours posted or gates tended. One could simply have a wild hair, drive to Luraville or Ft White, at any hour of day or nite & dive until the rare gases fizzed out. Often, a late midnite excurison to LR or P1_2- or 3 or Bonnet & Telford would render one a blissful, quiet, gentile dive without anyone bothering them. To egress from Little River as the sun came up & the days first visitors stepped foot on the staircase was sheer satisifaction of knowing the job was done, & a hearty breakfast awaited nearby at some local diner. {Bill's maybe}
Tis no more.....its all gone. Gates & hours now, Law & security nearby. You can still get some good diving in at Ginnie, but the others are now closed unless other permissions have begotten. The turn of the Century brought a different book of rules & regulations. I am not sure if it is for the better. Surely there are still quiet waters hidden from the masses, to be enjoyed at will. Those of you who have been around awhile know of them, & probably will never post their where-abouts of hidden gems. I don't blame them. Nor will I. It is my choice.
And Yours !
