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suthnbelle:
Yeah, I loved Newport - it's a beautiful place. I hated the winter though - too cold for me. I did enjoy living close enough to NY that I got to take day trips into the city.

Here is a short synopsis on why I left: My now ex-husband cheated on me with some hoochie mama he met at the gym. Needless to say we got a divorce. He is in the USCG and we were stationed there for 3 years. All's good we're somewhat friends now, believe it or not.

mel
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Ah.... well, that's a good enough reason for me :)

Any favorite dive sites in RI?
 
v_1matst:
Ah.... well, that's a good enough reason for me :)

Any favorite dive sites in RI?
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I used to go to the beach just about every day during the summer. We'd go to the beaches in Newport, mostly one that people would call the Navy beach. It used to be part of or used by the Navy base. It is in a cove area so a lot of people windsurf and kayak there. Well, on the way to that beach I'd pass a cove area where I'd see divers getting in and out of the water. Unfortunately, I didn't dive then - I took that up after the divorce. I remember the place being around some of the big houses down by the water. I'm one of those people who can't give u street names or directions but could drive u straight to the spot.

mel
 
suthnbelle:
I used to go to the beach just about every day during the summer. We'd go to the beaches in Newport, mostly one that people would call the Navy beach. It used to be part of or used by the Navy base. It is in a cove area so a lot of people windsurf and kayak there. Well, on the way to that beach I'd pass a cove area where I'd see divers getting in and out of the water. Unfortunately, I didn't dive then - I took that up after the divorce. I remember the place being around some of the big houses down by the water. I'm one of those people who can't give u street names or directions but could drive u straight to the spot.

mel
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I know roughly where you're talking about. You'll have to come back and do some diving in Newport/Jamestown someday. Lots of fun sites here and plenty to see.
 
suthnbelle:
Okay Kev, why don't you just rub it in some more. Tell us what it's like living on the sunny coast (for now) of Florida and getting to dive every day. What a hard life you must live. How about trading? You can sit in an office all day and draft legal documents and talk on the phone, and I'll be the dive master. Deal? :)

Mel
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Hmm. Well... no. BUT, divemasters do more than just dive everyday. Yes indeed. Sometimes we must go to the beach, to check conditions for shore dives. The accurate assesment of shore diving conditions can sometimes take hours. Also, it is the policy of this company to orientate guests to our area as much as we can. This often involves guiding them to cool eateries and other points of interest. Knowing which spots are hot and which are not requires careful and constant research and evaluation. I can't count the number of times when I wanted to straighten up the boat or shop, but was forced to evaluate Hurricane Alley or the Banana Boat.
So you see, the life of a divemaster is not all fun and games. A good divemaster is constantly working behind the scenes in an effort to make your diving vacation the best it can be.
 
Scubakevdm:
Hmm. Well... no. BUT, divemasters do more than just dive everyday. Yes indeed. Sometimes we must go to the beach, to check conditions for shore dives. The accurate assesment of shore diving conditions can sometimes take hours. Also, it is the policy of this company to orientate guests to our area as much as we can. This often involves guiding them to cool eateries and other points of interest. Knowing which spots are hot and which are not requires careful and constant research and evaluation. I can't count the number of times when I wanted to straighten up the boat or shop, but was forced to evaluate Hurricane Alley or the Banana Boat.
So you see, the life of a divemaster is not all fun and games. A good divemaster is constantly working behind the scenes in an effort to make your diving vacation the best it can be.
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Oh, please give me a break. ;) Okay, you talk to the crazy legal clients and I'll take your job. The research and eval part sounds like hard work that I think I could handle.

Mel
 
suthnbelle:
Oh, please give me a break. ;) Okay, you talk to the crazy legal clients and I'll take your job. The research and eval part sounds like hard work that I think I could handle.

Mel
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Para-sailing
Para-legal.
We'll see if you have what it takes come November.:beerchug:
 
Scubakevdm:
We'll see if you have what it takes come November.:beerchug:
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That works both ways! Maybe you won't chicken out with the parasailing. :chicken:
 
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