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[Crystal_vixen]

Hello all,
Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I am a new-ish member here. I joined back in 2023 right around the time I finished my open water scuba cert! Here in Virginia there is a nice place called Lake Phoenix that is where a lot of scuba divers and free divers go to get their open water certifications. Decent temperatures in the summer where a 5mm wetsuit is just right. They have an underwater basket ball hoop with some bowling balls, a small underwater plane to check out, a skidoo, small boats, and many other underwater sights to discover as you dive. It was a great first open water dive experience.

 

[LI-er]

That place used to be called Lake Rawlings. The people that worked there were the rudest and nastiest individuals on the face of the planet. I rented a tank that was 2/3 full and when I pointed it out I got such an attitude from the guy.

When I went to leave a bad review, I realized I was in good company. They just didn't care. Unfortunately those bad reviews carried over to the new buyers even though there was a name change.

New ownership is much better as I understand it, but it doesn't change that you're basically diving in a flooded pit with a few small attractions separated by a rope, and you're diving in poor vis and cold water.

Still better than a great day of work I suppose

 

[happy-diver]

Nah, my limestone verandah collapsed so stage one was to lift and support with fireplace flue filled with concrete

But really if I ever got the chance to dive Lake Phoenix and got to check out all the cool stuff I would have a blast

Thanks for your post @Crystal_vixen from Virginia, enjoy your diving and enjoy everyones ScubaBoard

 

[rsingler]

Welcome to ScubaBoard, @Crystal_vixen !

 

[chillyinCanada]

Welcome to Scubaboard, Crystalvixen. We look forward to seeing more of your contributions to the board.

 

[Captsquid17]

Welcome be safe diving!