Athens Scuba Park 7/28

[Mitch]

You guys planning to go out on a gulf trip are making me very envious! I would love to go out with you to celebrate Jim's 10th dive, but my current job situation does not allow it. It looks like I will have to wait until next summer to join you in the Gulf. I did my 100th dive at the offshore platform between the two Flower Gardens banks. I think it is Rig-389. My 200th dive was in Cozumel last year. Next year, I will make my 250th.

Dee, I know exactly where Highlands is, it is not too far from me (I currently live between Deer Park and La Porte off Spencer Hwy). Natasha, Pearland is located just south of Houston. It is about 45 minutes to Freeport where the Fling and Spree are docked.

I am thinking about going to Athens for Labor Day weekend. Will check back to see if any of you would like to meet up. It will be nice to put some faces to these names.

 

[BetterLateThannever]

Hey Mitch,

I do expect my big double digit dive #10 to be special, but not quite that special. I will probably be diving one of the local lakes like Clear Springs or Athens or PK.

I really don't think I am ready for the Gulf quite yet. Texas Mike has advised to have at leas 20 or 25 dives under your belt before heading out to Flower Gardens. Not sure I will make it this summer what with saving for my October trip.

 

[Mitch]

Jim, I agree with Mike about the Flower Gardens. It can be very challenging out there depending on the conditions. One of the boat captains did tell me that they have taken newly-certified divers out there, however, I would advise a new diver to not go out there until they have done some bluewater diving elsewhere. After all, you are 110 miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico.

I forgot where you said you were going for your October trip but if it is Cozumel, that will be a good one for you to get your experience in. You will love it.