fnfalman
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I'm gonna get me those PADI mini-C Cards and hang'em all on my BC like Christmas tree ornaments.
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And just to set the mood you could be humming the melody to John Prines " Flag Decal" whilst doing so. !!I'm gonna get me those PADI mini-C Cards and hang'em all on my BC like Christmas tree ornaments.
I would be jazzed if someone ever gave a damn about the qualifications of the boat or crew. Air tests, CO monitor, vessel certificates, crew qualifications, etc. I probably spend over 10 grand a year to maintain that stuff and no one gives 2 craps. My competitors don't spend a tenth of what I do because they aren't inspected and they get away with charging more than I do. Ask away, I say.
I think you're pole vaulting over mouse droppings.
I can't believe what a big deal the OP has turned this into. Two separate threads all about the same thing. You said asking the DM for his c card was tongue in cheek but yet, you started a whole new thread for it titled "Honest question for you DMs". And the whole passive aggressive thing is crap IMO. You (anyone that's passive aggressive) sit there and stool about it and get pissed off about it then walk off the boat without leaving a tip. If that's the way "communicate" then fine but I think it's a cop out. If you have a problem you should be able to man up and have a polite conversation after the first dive and come to a mutual understanding with the DM before the second dive. If you still can't come to an agreement then don't dive with that op anymore. Like it has been mentioned, DM's are required to do what they do by their EMPLOYER or they loose their job. Hardly a reason to stiff the guy that worked just as hard for you whether you like the boats policies or not.
After reading this thread, the OP isn't the only one turning this into a big deal.
I can accept that in FL they think that they have to babysit while on the western half of the world we expect you to do what your c-card says you are trained to do, to include buddy checks and your own personal check. I also never said that i would not accept an air check from a DM just a DM that I felt uncomfortable with.