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Hi !
I just returned from a nice dive trip in Hawaii. My enthusiasim for the sport right now is very high and it would be nice to exchange experiences with othre divers. Hopefully, I can get some ideas for my next dive trip. I am glad to have found out about Dive Matrix and I look forward to conversing with all of you.
Welcome!
Why wait for a trip?
Let us know where you live and we'll likely be able to direct you to some diving around you, where you can work on skills, explore interesting places and meet cool people. (After all, aren't all divers cool?)
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Glad To Be Here !
Thanks Fish.Originally Posted by Fish Eater
I am glad to be here. I am in Novato, Caifornia. I was certified in Monterey but cold water does not really do it for me. I've done a little diving in So Cal. where it is a bit warmer. I'd really like to meet some local divers. I lost my dive buddy (my wife) several years ago after our younest son was born. She simply lost the desire to dive ?
Anyway, I am open to any and all suggestions and any advice on diving locally would be appreciated. Thanks again !
I work in Novato and was certified in Monterey, too.
I'll send you a PM to give me a call.
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Hi, I'm Tom
My wife got certified after we started dating, and she spent a long time getting used to diving. Now she's pregnant with #2, and has made about five dives in the past three years. So I understand what its like to lose a buddy to children
I was certified when I lived in Chicago in 1995. I had no intention of ever diving any cold, dark lakes. Now one of my favorite things is heading up to the Great Lakes and diving the wrecks up there. My last dive trip was actually to Chicago. Go Figure! Anyway, things change, and the longer you are diving, the more things you will do that you never planned on. Also, the reefs over there are colorful and filled with life. So its really just warm water diving with a lower temperature
I'm not trying to be preachy. Diving warm water only is fine, I'm just saying don't rule it out because you might surprise yourself like I did.
Tom
Diver Steve knows his stuff!
I can understand the thing about cold water. But, I drive from SoCal to Monterey to dive there because you have some beautiful diving. Now don't misunderstand me, we have lots of excellent diving right here in the Los Angeles area, but a trip is always nice. Proper thermal protection is critical. A drysuit and drygloves with a hood by Cricket there in Montery and you are nice and toasty. So get in the local waters and enjoy it.
Melvin Pasley
LtCol (retired) US Army/Army Reserve
Life is what you do, not what your gonna do.
Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project.org volunteer, Handicapped SCUBA Association (HSA) Instructor, NAUI Instructor, California Ships to Reef Supporter
Did you certify in a wetsuit? Diving wet in cold water isn't fun. But Monterey has some of the most awe-inspiring diving I've seen anywhere in the world, and it's worth the effort (no, I'm not talking about the Breakwater!). You just have to figure out how to stay warm, and then you have access to amazing topography and breathtaking color. Take a look at some of the images HERE, and see if you don't get at least a little bit inspired . . .
"What other sport is there where a cute woman has trouble getting rid of her underwear?" Doppler
I'm inspired!
Diver Steve knows his stuff!
Hi Everyone, I'm not really new hear but I use'ta be known as dgwilson40. Something must of happened because I wasn't able to log on to the matrix and my account did not seem to be recognized anymore. So I created a new account. I enjoy the DiveMatrix so it was well worth creating another account.
Happy Diving Everyone
Greg
Thanks Tom !
You are right. Cold water diving has a lot to offer and I'm probably missing out on some good dives. I just need to get the right suite and take the plunge.
I've read about diving the great lakes. It sounds awsome. My understanding is that the fresh water has preserved a number of wrecks and they make for spectacular diving.
Thanks Again !
Hi, I'm Tom
My wife got certified after we started dating, and she spent a long time getting used to diving. Now she's pregnant with #2, and has made about five dives in the past three years. So I understand what its like to lose a buddy to children
I was certified when I lived in Chicago in 1995. I had no intention of ever diving any cold, dark lakes. Now one of my favorite things is heading up to the Great Lakes and diving the wrecks up there. My last dive trip was actually to Chicago. Go Figure! Anyway, things change, and the longer you are diving, the more things you will do that you never planned on. Also, the reefs over there are colorful and filled with life. So its really just warm water diving with a lower temperature
I'm not trying to be preachy. Diving warm water only is fine, I'm just saying don't rule it out because you might surprise yourself like I did.
Tom
I PM'd you my phone number.
Give me a call and we'll talk about local diving on the North Coast and Monterey.
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We drive down to Monterey from Reno a few times a year to enjoy the wonders at Pt. Lobos park. Though I dived a wetsuit there in my 30's now that I'm a few years older I really appreciate the warmth and comfort of a drysuit. Dry gloves make a big difference as do the aforementioned Cricket hoods.
One thing we realized early on is that if we want to be in this for the long haul we need to dive locally to keep our skills and interest up between trips.
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