Just thought I'd drop in and say hello. Unfortunately, I'm probably not eligible to join the club, as I don't dive locally any more. I'm embarrassed to say that I sort of outgrew my custom wetsuit, and I really can't justify the expense of replacing it. But from 89 - 94 I dove CO and NM both recreationally and semi-professionally (PADI DM). I did my OW and AOW at the Blue Hole, Rescue at Kingfisher Pond, DM back at the Blue Hole and Perch Lake. Been to both the Blue Hole and Perch (there's a Plane there too, or at least there used to be) many times assisting with various classes. My DM buddy and I were the DM team from A-1 for AOW for a couple of summers in Santa Rosa.
It brings back good memories just to read that it's still happening, even if I'm not part of the action any more. And Ron, I agree with you. I'd rather dive in the 62 degree Blue Hole than the Utah hot tub
. The only thing you will miss this early in the year is a chance to do your nav or search dives (if you elect them) at Perch Lake. Nav takes a lot of practice in the Hole, because the current keeps throwing you off, even if you stay on course by the compass. I will be returning from a week on Little Cayman on the 12th, so I'll look forward to reading about your dives.
It brings back good memories just to read that it's still happening, even if I'm not part of the action any more. And Ron, I agree with you. I'd rather dive in the 62 degree Blue Hole than the Utah hot tub
. The only thing you will miss this early in the year is a chance to do your nav or search dives (if you elect them) at Perch Lake. Nav takes a lot of practice in the Hole, because the current keeps throwing you off, even if you stay on course by the compass. I will be returning from a week on Little Cayman on the 12th, so I'll look forward to reading about your dives.
