Considering Hanging it up...but...what to do after scuba??

[GiraffeMarineSalvage]

Personally once I got into freediving, I found SCUBA diving surprisingly quickly got relegated to only used for pragmatic work and occasionally to be social with SCUBA friends and my freediving every chance I got plus breathhold training on dry land... Non-diving I'ld say small sailboat, or motorcycle as long as you buy and always wear good safety gear.
I would definitely agree with sentiment of keeping your gear that others have expressed, and add if your budget allows getting 12' inflatable would open up a TON of diving opportunities for you and a dive buddy (depending on distances, one vs two tank dives and weather conditions may pull off 3 or 4 divers, but that's asking a lot from that size vs next size up..).
Dave
P.S. If you consider getting a small boat, what I have and am overall happy with is: Achilles LSI360 (which is great from standpoint of literally being able to fit in a closet and the back of a standard SUV, RIB would be more durable though) with a 9.9 Yamaha outboard (which one strong person can carry short distances), and a Beachmaster wheel kit (let's one person easily the entire set up and down a beach/boat ramp). I personally only run ethanol free fue and added a Racor "snapp" fuel filter along with adding traditional wooden oars as backup plus oversized anchor.

 

[boulderjohn]

Andrew, I am thinking about giving up women if you or anyone else wants to talk me off that ledge. At 54, and after a long and storied dating history that never resulted in an official marriage anyway, I don't think I have the inclination, the energy, or the hormones to further pursue relationships.

Diving, on the other hand, treated me like a vindictive b**** but I still love it.

So, between what you wrote here and what you write on FaceBook, I'm not really clear on this, Trace. Are you thinking of giving up women, or have women given up you?

 

[Trace Malinowski]

So, between what you wrote here and what you write on FaceBook, I'm not really clear on this, Trace. Are you thinking of giving up women, or have women given up you?

If they were smart, they'd give up on me and vice versa. But I'm not sure what I posted to FB other than old ex-girlfriend stories.

 

[boulderjohn]

If they were smart, they'd give up on me and vice versa. But I'm not sure what I posted to FB other than old ex-girlfriend stories.

That's right. One draws conclusions.

 

[Doc]

Wild, I will be looking into this...any branches of Diveheart out in Seattle?

www.DiveHeart.org is also a very flexible and virtual thing. Contact Jim Elliott at their office, 630 964-1983

Jim’s operation is all but 5 miles from my door and has an outstanding reputation and public presence. They arrange week-long trips and there’s always a need for HSA trained escorts, DM’s and Instructors.

A hands-on way to make a real difference.

Fun story:
We had a young lady fly her Cessna 182 from Canada to learn to dive with us in Illinois, which she did. She had no arms.
When she landed, she went to the auto rental at the small airport, where they said, “can’t rent to you, how can you drive a car?“

They finally figured it out.

She rigged her tank with her toes.

 

[Andrew Dawson]

DUDE!



KAYAK DIVING WITH AN 02 CCR!

Whooooaaaa!! I will look into this...tho...I was looking at less gear, not more

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

Being an exceptional role model is as significant today as it was in previous generations. It takes courage, imagination and understanding. The children are at an age where family values and commitment come first. But don’t spoil them. Scuba diving is an egotistic pursuit (technical diving more so) that one can continue to participate when on vacation or while the children are at school or college. Micromanaging lifestyle is hectic, but as a family, you and your partner are morally obligated to bring out the best with each personality. If you’re undecided in what steps to take—keep the dive gear to a minimum and sell the rest. I humbly and sincerely await your decision.

 

[BoltSnap]

Being an exceptional role model is as significant today as it was in previous generations. It takes courage, imagination and understanding. The children are at an age where family values and commitment come first. But don’t spoil them. Scuba diving is an egotistic pursuit (technical diving more so) that one can continue to participate when on vacation or while the children are at school or college. Micromanaging lifestyle is hectic, but as a family, you and your partner are morally obligated to bring out the best with each personality. If you’re undecided in what steps to take—keep the dive gear to a minimum and sell the rest. I humbly and sincerely await your decision.

They added an essay writing subroutine to your code?

I humbly and sincerely await your decision.

Sounds like you're just applied for a job.

 

[Ghost95]

High power rifle competition and gunsmithing/reloading. You won't have any trouble spending your SCUBA allowance in that hobby. Slow fire, long range rifle shooting can be a surprisingly zen pastime.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

@Andrew Dawson

You need to find a cool guy who has a beach house along Hood Canal and remind him to host dive weekends once in a while.