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Offline highwayman

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scuba diving??
« on: February 23, 2009, 02:07:32 PM »
 anyone else scuba dive on this fourm? if you do what dive trips do you have planned?
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2009, 02:58:15 PM »
Haven't ever been but would really love to learn. Did some snorlking in Florida a few times and enjoyed it.
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 04:26:46 PM »
I used to dive, but moved north several years ago. I used to dive six days a week, have dived in every ocean except Indian and Arctic. Scuba diving is the absolute most beautiful experience anyone can ever have. Nothing compares to the majestic beauty of the underwater world. Anyone who loves animals and the natural world will do themselves a great favor to try scuba and dive several times.

When I was a kid, I liked to watch the Jacques Cousteau documentaries. They were beautifully filmed and very popular. But actually being in the water and seeing what is there is far, far more beautiful than any film or photo can be.

I also did some freshwater diving, including under the ice. The light and color under the ice is beautiful, like nothing else I have seen. Sort of like a natural beautiful cathedral.

Why did you ask about diving? Is there something you want to know?
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 07:11:50 PM »
Yep, live on Oahu. Hoping to go in a few weeks for a shore dive - nothing fancy. Hope to make master diver  one day before I'm too old.
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 07:22:55 PM »
Quote from: TeamNelson on February 23, 2009, 07:11:50 PM
Yep, live on Oahu. Hoping to go in a few weeks for a shore dive - nothing fancy. Hope to make master diver  one day before I'm too old.

Lived on Oahu and Kauai in the 80's. Used to run a pearl harbor cruise boat on Oahu and a Napali coast boat on kauai. Did a lot of diving on Kauai, loved it there. Enjoy paradise?
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2009, 02:30:32 AM »
I was stationed at Wheeler Army Airfield from 1986 -1990.....if I wasn't flying or playing golf....I was diving.  Someone had to protect the central pacific from communist aggression....I'm sure glad they picked me to help.   We used to go to Kahoholawe (sp) for gunnery....the Huey's in our unit spent more time going to Maui to get our tanks refilled than anything else.  Not many things better in this world than diving.
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2009, 02:35:47 AM »
I dont scuba dive. I will be taking the classes this summer. My uncle does however. And He travels the world to go scuba diving. His favorite place in the world (and hes been to like 86 countries) is Belize. He says it is just so beautiful.
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2009, 03:32:51 AM »
When I was stationed in Hawaii, me and a friend took a "hop" to Wake Island, amazing diving...all the wrecks and planes.  Most anywhere in the remote Pacific will likely take your breath away.
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2009, 03:56:06 AM »
my  sons and i got certified a few years ago

but  only dove about 10 times with  the new stuff
and about 30 dives with  my old stuff years ago without certification

been snorkleing all  my life  started about 6
got a maine lobster  at 8 in  massachucettes [cold]

with  all  the gear  i  almost rather snorkle
30 foot free dive  is easy for me  40  is about max

under water caves are a trip!!!
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2009, 04:37:26 AM »
Been certified about 15 years.  Been to Cozemel a couple of times, Bonair, Hawaii, the Caribean.  I did my open water in a cold muddly lake in Southern Missouri.  It's not really that high on my list of things to do, but I'm glad I have something to do when I find myself stuck at some hot sweaty beach with the wife.  I count it along with skiing and sailing as things I'm glad I can do but that I wouldn't do on my own.
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2009, 04:40:04 AM »
ishtuknee  river  near lake city florida  i my favorite place to snorkel
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2009, 05:54:55 AM »
SCUBA is my #1 favorite thing to do.  I've been in Lake Cumberland in Ky, Belize, Cozumel, and all around Play de Carmen and Cancun.  What I'd really like to do is spearfishing.  Combines 3 of my top 4 things to do. Hunting, fishing, and SCUBA.  If I could figure out a way to ahh....I'd probably never come back up! :o
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2009, 07:55:50 AM »
Quote from: T/Chmr on February 24, 2009, 03:32:51 AM
When I was stationed in Hawaii, me and a friend took a "hop" to Wake Island, amazing diving...all the wrecks and planes.  Most anywhere in the remote Pacific will likely take your breath away.

Truck lagoon is a fantastic dive also,(we caught the jap fleet there snoozing) but it is halfway around the world.

Can you say jap anymore? ;D
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2009, 09:18:37 AM »
Quote from: Oldshooter on February 24, 2009, 07:55:50 AM
Quote from: T/Chmr on February 24, 2009, 03:32:51 AM
When I was stationed in Hawaii, me and a friend took a "hop" to Wake Island, amazing diving...all the wrecks and planes.  Most anywhere in the remote Pacific will likely take your breath away.

Truck lagoon is a fantastic dive also,(we caught the jap fleet there snoozing) but it is halfway around the world.

Can you say jap anymore? ;D

I think Jap is ok....but Nip might not be
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2009, 03:38:56 PM »
my girl friend finished her certification in cozumel last year(scuba club) and this year we are going to roatan to dive with anthony's key resort. always wanted to dive with the dolphins.
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Re: scuba diving??
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2009, 04:39:12 PM »
I have been diving since 64 and been a PADI inst. since 88 , learn all you can and care for yourself.  It is a safe sport if you use your head . 
Have fun oldrifter
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