Finding a dive buddy for new diver

[Benutzer]

That's good. If it was any friendlier than this site, I'd start to worry that it was a Stepford Divers.com or y'all were just messing with newbies or something. ;-)

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by Benutzer

That's good. If it was any friendlier than this site, I'd start to worry that it was a Stepford Divers.com or y'all were just messing with newbies or something. ;-)

Wait, we're not supposed to mess with the new members?

Well in that case I'm out.

Seriously though, I've been able to connect through here with people to get more info about conditions at places I want to dive, as well as find people who dive hear me that I will hopefully get to dive with this summer.

[Benutzer]

I was rather concerned that it'd would be difficult to find folks to dive with (I only know one other person at the moment who dives). But after seeing how quick and friendly the folks here are, I'm not too worried I wouldn't be able to find someone to dive with. I'm afraid I won't get the chance often to get to the ocean, so when I do I'd like to be able to make the most of the opportunity.

[scubasamurai]

well if you come down to florida where the water is a little warmer, there are lots of people that will join in. drop me a note if your in the area. anyday diving is a good day!

[Benutzer]

Warm water? What's that? ;-)

Yeah I'm looking forward to getting to Florida, maybe about this time or March next year. I hear what you say about being a good day. I kayak, and the saying is, "I'd rather be upside down in my kayak than right side up at work". I'm sure there's a translation in the diving world. "I'd rather be in an oxygen-free environment than listening to all the hot air at this meeting..."?

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by Benutzer

Warm water? What's that? ;-)

Yeah I'm looking forward to getting to Florida, maybe about this time or March next year. I hear what you say about being a good day. I kayak, and the saying is, "I'd rather be upside down in my kayak than right side up at work". I'm sure there's a translation in the diving world. "I'd rather be in an oxygen-free environment than listening to all the hot air at this meeting..."?

A bad day of diving is better than any day at work. (or in school, which is where I am now)

[maggs_the]

Originally Posted by Benutzer

Yeah Maggs, unfortunately my pockets aren't that deep. I can see how it can get real expensive real quick. I'm thinking my biggest expense is likely to be travel because we don't have too many oceans in Ohio. ;-(

nor do we here in UPPER Mississippi i'm about as landlocked as they come unless i want to jump off into the muddy Mississippi ... which i don't!

[coyote]

Originally Posted by Benutzer

I can see how it can get real expensive real quick. I'm thinking my biggest expense is likely to be travel because we don't have too many oceans in Ohio. ;-(

No oceans nearby maybe, but plenty of other cool places to dive that are only a short drive away.

[robjoubert]

Originally Posted by terrillja

Yes, it's scubaboard.com. Though I find that the scubatoys forum is a lot more welcoming and friendly.

I agree - to me, scubaboard.com has a different "feel" and I don't know what it is.

[fisheater]

Originally Posted by robjoubert

I agree - to me, scubaboard.com has a different "feel" and I don't know what it is.

It's because "you won't be a good diver until you buy a BP/W" is the answer to all questions.