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'The Bob Newhart Show' (the real one, not that other one or that other other one) was easily my favorite show when it was on the air. What's strange is that it was only on the air for six seasons and 85 episodes - it should have been so much more. (By contrast, 'Who's the Boss' was on for 8 seasons and 190 episodes, which certainly seemed like a sign of the apocalypse at the time.)
Emily was great. Hot without being a bimbo or stupid. Funny and confident. An integral part of the show, not just another sidekick wife. Sure there was disproportionate hotness in her TV marriage to schlubby Bob Newhart, but by sitcom standards it wasn't that bad. She was only about 8 years younger in real life.
I'm old enough now to lament that 'they don't make shows like they used to'. As it happens, I saw an episode of 'Bob Newhart' a couple weeks ago on some cable channel I didn't know I had. It was the first time I'd seen the show in years. I loved watching it, mostly from a nostalgic standpoint, but it wasn't the paragon of television comedy that some people would have you believe. Sure it's much better than 'Who's the Boss' or even 'Three and a Half Men' and the vast majority of the usual sitcom fare. But a show like 'The Office', while an acquired taste, is infinitely more clever, and even 'My Name is Earl' has tighter writing. And compared to the laughs per square inch of 'Arrested Development' they all look like an Ibsen play.
First off I will hold my hands up to say I have used everyone of these in my diving history, but after being informed of the dangers of some of them and experiencing some of the issues first hand, I now only use bolt snaps & double enders. Below I will cover off some of the clips I see regularly on divers and why a couple of them have nicknames like suicide clips.
Each of these clips do come in different variations, and it is the mechanisms of opening and closing the clips that cause the problems. As with my other posts, I am not telling you which ones to use, just giving my own views and experience. In my mind, I am always looking at how to be a safer diver and strongly believe the small changes add up. I am working on a post where I will go into the benefits of changes and how everyone could be Safer Better Divers. Anyhow lets get back to the topic of clips.
Carabiner (Aka A Suicide Clip): In diving you need to be able to be un-clipped quickly and cleanly as any problems or snags will slow/stop the speed of problem resolution. The greatest issue with these types of clips is the Gate opens inwards and is the biggest draw back to using this clip in diving.
1) As from the picture above you can clearly see, any item that needs to be un-clipped needs to sit in area A which is in the top half of the clip. If it sits anywhere else it will be impossible to get off. To get round this the item needs to be moved to the top of the clip, which brings the first possible problem.,pressure on the item may stop it from reaching area A.
2) If an item is big enough, such as a large piece of rope, it can easily be forced into the jaws, this large item can then act as a barrier stopping the Gate from being opened fully. I have seen this happen a lot in Sailing, especially with the Notch acting like a fish hook adding another issue to overcome.
3) Building on the comments above, if a number of items can enter the clip accidentally, the issue will be compounded as you will need to clear the various attachments.
Snap bolts: Do not come with the problems and risks associated with the others and this is why they are a chosen favourite with technical divers. They are not the easiest to use with thick gloves when first starting out, but there are a couple of techniques you can use to make them easier. The photo above shows the one I currently use. Depending on size of clip and the gloves I may be wearing either my pinky or ring finger fits into the loop to take the weight and control the object. My middle finger applies pressure against my thumb to allow the opening of the jaws. My index finger then acts as a guide to find the attachment point ie D-Ring, then help the clip onto it.
Double enders: These work similar to snap bolts but have the benefit of being able to completely disconnect from either end, however they are longer and neither end is fully secured leading to an increase chance of the item disconnecting and being lost.
Plastic Clips: These are extremely easy to fasten, as its just a push and click. However disconnecting can be fiddly with gloves and if pulled at a slight angle while releasing one side can cause them to jam. Forcing them normally causes a breakage, things that break easily underwater are not the greatest inventions. They normally become a pointless addition as you will see divers use one of the clips above to secure one end of the clip to their BCD/Harness. Keep it simple.
I normally tie the snap bolt on to the item with some thin line, like you find on a reel. You need to make sure the connection area is smooth so it will not rub and cut the line. There are numerous YouTube videos on how to secure a snap bolt which show the best knots. By being line you can easily cut it away if needed.
I totally agree with all of your points. One thing that was not discussed was material of clips. The gate clips can be made of stainless steal, brass or chrome plated. The chrome plated ones are much less expensive however they will corrode much faster and can rust and get stuck. Stainless and brass are much better option.
We love to add fun cheerful touches in all areas of our home, and the pantry is a great place to add a bit of boho! Our bag clips, "Happy Clips" will keep your snacks fresh while adding a touch of whimsy with their adorable dog artwork and little rhinestones to an otherwise boring space. These clips come as a set of four, so you can clip on some cuteness when bringing a snack to share or replacing those plain binder clips on your desk for important papers. They also make great additions to a hostess gift or as a small, sweet gift for the dog lover in your life!
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One day a few summers ago, when I was 23-years-old, I was feeling self-conscious about my soggy strands of sea-soaked hair, exfoliated dry with salt and sand. My friend lent me her aqua-blue glitter clip to hold the beach waves back. Keep it, she said.
Paying it forward, at age 24, I gave a white claw clip to a French traveller I met on a small island at the end of Japan. She used it to hold her silky smooth milk chocolate hair away from homesick tears.
In both Japan and New Zealand, you'll find cutesy stores with rainbow piles of claw clips ranging in size from miniature butterfly clips that hold back single strands to extra large claws that hold up messy buns. There are clips shaped like flowers, and dogs and hot dogs. Bright, bold and vibrant. Leopard print. Simple, elegant, minimal. This accessory is cheap and cheerful.
How you style your claw clip means you can exude a different shade of you; the bohemian girl who's just tumbled out of the sea and onto the beach, who twirls around the streets of Greece (or Auckland) like Donna from Mamma Mia. Or holding slicked back hair, ready to boost at spin class. It creates the illusion of an accidentally perfect look.
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