Once Again To The Reef I

Jim Kelly-Evans

Senior Insider
Today 01/09/2023 is my 74th birthday. There is no place I'd rather celebrate a birthday than here on St. Barth. However, the ravages of osteoarthritis have taken their toll on me making it difficult to do the things I love to do. Steroid injections in both knees are keeping me going for now, but TKR surgery is just around the corner. I was able to make a single tank dive this morning at Le Pain de Sucre. The winds meant that we had to anchor on the leeward side of the rock, and visibility was not perfect. Nevertheless, it was a fun dive and I did enjoy taking some photos of the colorful inhabitants 60 feet down.

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WOW! So colorful…you take the best underwater pictures, Jim. Thanks for sharing and glad you were able do your dive. Good luck with your knee replacement, too.
 
Can we get a group discount on TKRs?

Happy Birthday, Jim. I'm glad that you could get a dive in.
 
Happy birthday, Jim..

And thank you again for bringing underwater scenery and critters to us via your terrific photos.
 
Happy birthday, Jim! And thanks for taking us along on your dive. Considering that "visibility was not perfect," as you wrote, photos are especially great!
 
Happy Birthday Jim ! Thanks for the dive today on your 74th, I kinda remember when I was that # ! Loved your pix & was hoping to see some & you granted my wish ! Enjoy your special day, good luck with the TKR !
 
Happy Birthday, Jim!
Thank you for opening a treasure chest for us each time you dive. These photos brightened a dark Massachusetts day. Many thanks.
 
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