Last week DavidofAustin sent out a cry of desperation in the need to get wet. That's all we needed to hear....another diver wanting, no... needing to dive!
Beast and I drove to Austin this morning to meet him at Mansfield Dam. We arrived to find him reading the paper and enjoying the winter sun. After the usual greetings, David and Beast gear up and start down the stairs to the water. I can hear their teeth chattering from the top of the hill!
While they are underwater, a fellow drives up and saunters over to peek at the water. He had that "I want to dive!" look written all over him! He's come to the dam in the hopes of finding a dive buddy. I assure him he'll get his chance if he wants to wait a bit. We spend the next 40 minutes or so getting to know each other, covering backgrounds. He's a fairly new diver and so enthusiastic it makes me remember how I felt at his stage. And guess what his name is? David! Another one. That makes 3 of us if you count my feminine version...Davida.
Beast and David1 return with blue lips and in a hurry to warm up. Both of them were testing new gear and reports were excellent. After their SI, all three buddied up for one last spin. And a good dive was had by all!
David2 has already joined our family here at ScubaBoard and I hope he'll introduce himself to you all soon. Look for BubbleSlinger....I'll let him explain his name!
Beast and I really enjoyed meeting both you guys today. We plan to stay in touch and dive together alot this summer. The Texas Swamp Diving Team is growing! Our internet friends and dive buddies are beginning to outnumber our 'regular' ones!
I'm sure Davidofaustin will report on the particulars but I heard water temps from -10 to 50 something...depending on who you listened to! I've got a few photos but apparently I didn't size them right for an attachment
I'll try to get them fixed and posted soon.
Beast and I drove to Austin this morning to meet him at Mansfield Dam. We arrived to find him reading the paper and enjoying the winter sun. After the usual greetings, David and Beast gear up and start down the stairs to the water. I can hear their teeth chattering from the top of the hill!
While they are underwater, a fellow drives up and saunters over to peek at the water. He had that "I want to dive!" look written all over him! He's come to the dam in the hopes of finding a dive buddy. I assure him he'll get his chance if he wants to wait a bit. We spend the next 40 minutes or so getting to know each other, covering backgrounds. He's a fairly new diver and so enthusiastic it makes me remember how I felt at his stage. And guess what his name is? David! Another one. That makes 3 of us if you count my feminine version...Davida.
Beast and David1 return with blue lips and in a hurry to warm up. Both of them were testing new gear and reports were excellent. After their SI, all three buddied up for one last spin. And a good dive was had by all!
David2 has already joined our family here at ScubaBoard and I hope he'll introduce himself to you all soon. Look for BubbleSlinger....I'll let him explain his name!
Beast and I really enjoyed meeting both you guys today. We plan to stay in touch and dive together alot this summer. The Texas Swamp Diving Team is growing! Our internet friends and dive buddies are beginning to outnumber our 'regular' ones!
I'm sure Davidofaustin will report on the particulars but I heard water temps from -10 to 50 something...depending on who you listened to! I've got a few photos but apparently I didn't size them right for an attachment
I'll try to get them fixed and posted soon.
