sad news - my diving friend carol died unexpectedly thursday night on a night dive

just live very well my friends today and every day!!!.
lets not give cancer any more of our life than we absolutely have too! i hope this makes sense.

we all know how precious life is. i know we do. my scuba diving friends had some sombre drinks remembering our wonderful friend carol friday night. my wife and kids also attended.

on thursday night my friend carol died, she had difficulties breathing during a night scuba dive. she could not be revived and died at Bear Island, Sydney. One of our favourite dive sites.

life is full of the unexpected. carol and i shared a love of diving, especially going to exotic and stunningly beautiful tropical destinations. we had many great adventures together.

now she is gone, like we all will one day. she was real kind to my kids and a great friend to me and so many. she will be missed. she always asked "how are you doing mr T." and gave me a hug and a kiss. she was a very senior and caring nurse who had compassion for everyone.

i wanted to share a part of carols story here because our clocks are ticking and we have to have as much fun and life as we can, whereever and whenever we can get it.

she died doing what she loved with wonderful friends. a full inquest will occur, but its not the main point. its that she lived life to the full. i am off for a 2 hour walk now, i want to be as healthy as i can be, i think of exercise and dieting like putting goodwill in my health bank.

before bowel cancer suspended my diving, the thursday night divers would meet at various beaches and coves around Sydney and jump and explore winter through to summer. many of us would take cameras and capture images of amazing little creatures and then have a meal. its one of the first things i will start as soon as i am able.

a small kind wish, rainbow or prayer for carol.

enjoy today and smile,
love
pete