I finally did it!!!!

[Meredith78]

Congrats! I recently had my one-year anniversary of being certified. I was once like you -- I thought I was unable to dive because of one bad pool experience where I couldn't equalize. It is so important to have a patient, encouraging teacher.

 

[Karel26]

Congrats Beachlvr. . Me myself was dreaming to dive a very long time. . I never had the finances to do it untill three years ago. . THe thing the kept my dream going and alive was a local dive magizine. . I never regret my hobby, just wish i can do it more offten. .

Happy and safe diving. .

Live to dive and Dive to live. . . . :burnout:

 

[bigken462]

Way to go!!!!!

 

[whodunit68]

man what a great post to see. I just enjoyed my 2 years of being certified after spending 25 years of suffering from Jawsitis. I wouldn't go in the water. Now, after 2 years and living in a cold-weather place, I have just short of 350 dives. You might be able to say I kind of took to it.
Your post is the best possible thanks and advertising for your instructor and just fun to read. Thanks for posting and have a lot of fun and dive within your limits.

 

[LanceLisenby]

You have my sympathy. I just got certified as well and now all I can think of is where and when I can go back in! Panama City this Sunday! Wooohooo!

 

[Reef_Haven]

Congats! You have a very easy shore dive right off your island.
Have fun!!!

 

[galvanni]

Congrats.

I had a fear of spending too much money on this sport - I overcame that one in spades with the help of this forum

 

[Griff..]

Congratulations, Safe diving.

 

[jm]

Congratulations!!!! You will now have the opportunity to make new friends, travel to interesting places or even see your corner of the world from a whole new perspective! Enjoy!!!

 

[TMHeimer]

Congratulations beachlvr. I remember the day & moment I was officially done and certified. It's a real feeling of accomplishment. I'd like to be down in FL with you. I believe I snorkelled off Anna Maria I. years ago on the Bay side-almost no viz, but I got quite a few FL Fighting Conchs anyway. Enjoy and be safe.