Do blind divers wear masks?

I just thought that was a funny question.

The thought occurred to me while listening to a local instructor talk about
how his shop was being certified to instruct and guide blind divers. At the
time it was too politically incorrect of a question to ask but you folks are
far above such concerns.

And now you know why my wife always makes me sit in the last pew when we're
at church. LOL


suds

"suds" <scott_is_my_puppy@queer.net> wrote in message
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> I just thought that was a funny question.
>
> The thought occurred to me while listening to a local instructor talk
about
> how his shop was being certified to instruct and guide blind divers. At
the
> time it was too politically incorrect of a question to ask but you folks
are
> far above such concerns.

Yes they do, although other than covering the nose, I dunno why.

Maybe to keep saltwater out (or chlorinated pool water) of their eyes.

In article <114jfedqs87ef91@news.supernews.com>,
"Douglas W. \"Popeye\" Frederick" <Buzcutt454@aol.com> writes:

> Yes they do, although other than covering the nose, I dunno why.

Many legally blind blind people have some residual vision.
Presumably a mask will benefit them.

--
Charlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA
(hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com -- remove "@not" when replying)
All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's.

"suds" <scott_is_my_puppy@queer.net> wrote in message
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> I just thought that was a funny question.
>
> The thought occurred to me while listening to a local instructor talk
about
> how his shop was being certified to instruct and guide blind divers. At
the
> time it was too politically incorrect of a question to ask but you folks
are
> far above such concerns.

I'm offended...

"Chris Guynn" <chris.guynn@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "suds" <scott_is_my_puppy@queer.net> wrote in message
> news:Pxi2e.47149$VD5.38672@twister.socal.rr.com...
>> I just thought that was a funny question.
>>
>> The thought occurred to me while listening to a local instructor talk
> about
>> how his shop was being certified to instruct and guide blind divers. At
> the
>> time it was too politically incorrect of a question to ask but you folks
> are
>> far above such concerns.
>
> I'm offended...

Why? It's not like some blind guy is going to see the post.

"Greg Mossman" wrote in message
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> Why? It's not like some blind guy is going to see the post.

"See"? No... "Read"? Possibly...

"Chris Guynn" <chris.guynn@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> I'm offended...
>


Then stay away from the works of Christopher Moore. I was sitting at the
YMCA today while my son was taking his swimming lessons. I brought along a
copy of Moore's "The Stupidest Angel." It was so twisted and irreverent
that I couldn't stop laughing. I was afraid they were going to cancel our
membership. ;^)


suds

Suds, if your local instructor dude was beyond handling some basic
questions because of the "politically incorrect" connotation in any
vague way, then I would have told him that he was far too gay to
handle real men asking pertinent questions. LMAO. Yea, it's just
that ridiculous !! ...esp where you live !!!!!!! (And yes I am being
sarcastic for crying out loud.) Look, most blind ppl prefer a mask
for the same reason that you do - no one likes that water feeling on
their face all the time, the feeling that it is going up their nose,
and furthermore, most ppl can't relax without a mask while breathing
thru their regs. Try it... with your politically correct friends who
are afraid to ask but are willing to blunder on the side of wrong for
fear of embarrassment. Shame on them.

"Salty" <babette7401@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Suds, if your local instructor dude was beyond handling some basic
> questions because of the "politically incorrect" connotation in any
> vague way, then I would have told him that he was far too gay to
> handle real men asking pertinent questions. LMAO. Yea, it's just
> that ridiculous !! ...esp where you live !!!!!!! (And yes I am being
> sarcastic for crying out loud.) Look, most blind ppl prefer a mask
> for the same reason that you do - no one likes that water feeling on
> their face all the time, the feeling that it is going up their nose,
> and furthermore, most ppl can't relax without a mask while breathing
> thru their regs. Try it... with your politically correct friends who
> are afraid to ask but are willing to blunder on the side of wrong for
> fear of embarrassment. Shame on them.


Ummm ... Salty. It's been a while since we last spoke so I guess you've
forgotten me. It was just a joke.

I see you are still working the night shift. How is that going? Let's
catch up. Send me an email (eeolson_at_hawaii_dot_rr_dot_com) and I'll fill
you in on what's been happening here. I think you'll be interested.


suds

I certainly didn't forget you. I have no real idea of your joking or
not.. and I must say that I've been tied to the whipping post on this
joking thing in the past. Also, I haven't worked nites in years.
Hmmmm. My email is the same addy. Generally speaking, I'm not keeping
up with ppl here because..... well, I have too much to do. If I'm
here, I'm here for the moment.... ya know, like a lil pixie.
<sprinkling fairey dust ---> **''""~~``**:+;+:``**++'''''''
Sooo.... wish ya well and catch ya another time !! :)