Author Archives: JimWoodhull

The San Pedro

Posted on July 13, 2014 by JimWoodhull

One of my favorite scuba diving spots is a shipwreck called the San Pedro. It is an old Japanese fishing trawler that Atlantis Submarines purchased in 1997 and sunk for their submarine tour. The ship has a very interesting history. … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on April 8, 2014 by JimWoodhull

a look of panic into the dark submarine smiling person leaves Sometimes before going or when actually entering the submarine the customer’s expression is one of almost panic. Once the customer is in the submarine they calm down and when … Continue reading →

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Using up one of my nine lives

Posted on April 6, 2014 by JimWoodhull

I recently watched the movie “The Perfect Storm” and was reminded of my most dangerous time when I worked on the tug boat. I had just returned from a 6 day trip to Molokai. The weather and ocean conditions were … Continue reading →

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Giving blood again!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by JimWoodhull

Last week I finally was able to start giving blood again. I have not been able to do so for about 6 months so I was very happy to be back at the blood center again! I originally started giving … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on March 4, 2014 by JimWoodhull

waking up in my room so much sharp pain But, the air is delicious! On returning back to my room after my operation I slowly woke up out of a type of haze. Not a dream since I knew I … Continue reading →

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My Operation Part 2

Posted on February 16, 2014 by JimWoodhull

A little over two years ago I had to have my smallest rib bone taken out because it was pinching my vein which caused a blood clot. During the procedure the lung was moved and because of that there was … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on January 5, 2014 by JimWoodhull

regular harbor entry very bad smell dying fish water black as night A regular arrival to the harbor. All of a sudden a terrible smell and the bodies of dying fish everywhere. The water is black as if it is … Continue reading →

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Land Sick!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by JimWoodhull

Perhaps you have had the unfortunate experience of being on a boat and getting sea sick. I always joke with my customers when I tell them I have never met anybody weaker on the water than me! I used to … Continue reading →

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My Operation

Posted on December 3, 2013 by JimWoodhull

In September of 2011 I developed a blood clot in my shoulder. The cause of this was my smallest rib bone was pinching my vein. It is called a Venous Trambosis. Apparently this is very common in baseball pitchers. The … Continue reading →

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Late Storm

Posted on December 3, 2013 by JimWoodhull

I had planned on writing a weather report two weeks ago about an upcoming storm and for a variety of reasons I was not able to write it. That was a good thing because the storm never came! This past … Continue reading →

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