2012:
a) Gear purchases
It was a significant 2012 in this department as I essentially replaced much of my gear. New Wetwear custom WS, DSS Plate, HOG wing, Hollis F-1's, couple masks, another tank, SMB/Spool, couple lights, and lots of little stuff. Budget was smashed..... wife would kill me if she knew.
b) Training,
The return to active diving had me doing Nitrox, and Rescue, both through NAUI. Due to a family vacation, I missed one class and dive, resulting in me not completing the MSD program.
c) Any new dive destinations (or even older ones revisited)
My first trip to Tobermory was a good one, and a return to the Thousand Islands was a great time as I also got to meet some SB brothers. Two charters on Lake Erie had me returning to a wreck I hadn't seen in well over a decade, and also to some new ones. Also, a return to drift diving the Niagara River took place.
d) Number of dives
Offhand, I think it was something like 20. Pretty good for me as the family responsibilities always weigh in as a conflict.
e) Dive Fitness
huh?
2013:
a) Gear purchases
maybe some steel tanks. Interest perked in SM. DS needs seals...
b) Training,
Need that 1 dive and 1 class session for MSD, possibly Ice Certification if the winter is a good one, trying to find a Peak Performance Buoyancy class, and maybe SM.... always looking for something to keep me diving.
There is a hope to get my Wife her AOW, and my daughter OW certs this year.
c) Any new dive destinations (or even older ones revisted)
More wrecks on Erie, hopefully Tobermory again, and a return to the Thousand Islands (Tony & Jim, you ready?) If I can get my daughter certified, perhaps some place warm for her (Largo?) Want to get back to Bonaire, but I think life will not permit it.
d) Number of dives
Well, if I can hit 20 again this year, it will be a good one.
e) Dive Fitness
yeah, right.....