Round Lake, South Frontenac ON			N 44° 24.9', W 76° 25.6'
Dive Number 140		Buddy Jason	Surface temp 17°C	Starting pressure 2000psi
Depth 33ft	Visibility good	Time 35m	Water temp 12°C	Ending pressure 1000psi
Notes:	After our first dive, Jason and I returned home, and quickly suited up for a second plunge in nearby Round Lake. Chandra made the short trip with us and provided moral support while we donned our cold and wet suits and prepared. The dive went smoothly, and a characteristically large school of sunfish was visible on the shoal with some perch and even a momentary glimpse of a large Northern pike. Fish scatter a little when two divers get too near, but this photo of Jason still gives some indication of how many sunfish tend to be there. After the dive, we drove to Siem Reap restaurant to order up some takeaway for supper.

Marine Museum Dry Dock, Kingston ON			N 44° 13.4', W 76° 28.2'
Dive Number 139		Buddy Jason	Surface temp 9°C	Starting pressure 3000psi
Depth 25ft	Visibility fair	Time 43m	Water temp 13°C	Ending pressure 1600psi
Notes:	Jason arrived for a visit and some diving for the day, and we ventured to the Brule Road Quarry for a morning dive, but when we found it closed and locked, we decided to join folks we knew at the Marine Museum where a pumpkin dive had been advertized. We were unprepared for any carving but were happy to explore the drydock: A few sunfash and bass were visible, as well as a single longnose gar (pictured). By the time we exited the water, most of the other divers were gone, so we adjourned to the Hoagie house for a bite to eat.

Treasure Hunt, Nicholson Point, ON			N 44° 12.3', W 76° 40.9'
Dive Number 138		Buddy Alex	Surface Temp 13°C	Starting pressure 3100psi
Depth 29ft	Visibility good	Time 31m	Water temp 12°C	Ending pressure 2000psi
Notes:	This year, for the treasure hunt, instead of sinking golf balls for us to find, the organizers sink thirty little plastic dinosaurs. I joined up with a new and enthusiastic club diver named Alex for a cool and gentle swim. About twenty divers participated, Alex and I emerged with animals numbered 7 and 9, and I was the winner of a fleece hoodie with Northern Tech Diver logo on it. A brief club meeting ensued. I feel like I recognize fewer and fewer people in the club, but it was still a fun outing.

Dead Man's Bay, Kingston ON			N 44° 14.0', W 76° 26.9'
Dive Number 137		Buddy Jason	Surface temp 8°C	Starting pressure 1800psi
Depth 11ft	Visibility fair	Time 25m	Water temp 9°C	Ending pressure 1100psi
Notes:	Jason and I returned to the water for a second day of cold water diving. The weather today was chillier, so entry and exit were less comfortable. I once again used the calving gloves that I tried yesterday, this time underneath my neoprene gloves. Some water still got in, but I think they worked better than yesterday. I had the gruesome sight of a fox that appeared to have drowned, possibly entangled in some lines. Thankfully, Jason and I also enjoyed seeing a couple of painted turtles, one of which is featured in this video. After warming up, we lunched at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Happiness!

Round Lake, South Frontenac ON			N 44° 24.9', W 76° 25.6'
Dive Number 136		Buddy Jason	Surface temp 13°C	Starting pressure 3000psi
Depth 36ft	Visibility fair	Time 33m	Water temp 7°C	Ending pressure 1800psi
Notes:	The good news is that I remembered a few things for today's dive in Round Lake that I have been meaning to try for a while. I have been hoping to photograph the abundance of fish that usually congregate in the shoal, and I also have been meaning to try using the calving gloves I got to try and keep my hands dry (and hopefully warm) in the cold water. The calving gloves were a bust - they punctured when I was pulling my fins on. As for the camera, there were no fish to see, but at least you can see how charming a diver looks with calving gloves on! Also I forgot to mention: It was really cold.