Today marks my 20th year diving! Time flies

[bbarnett51]

20 Years ago today I finished my NAUI OW dives in the fabulous Grand Cayman. I was 16 years old. I grew up and still live in Arkansas. I spent the first 9 years learning from and diving with my father. He was an avid spearfisherman on Greers Ferry Lake. I learned a lot and treasure the time with him. Even though we couldn't talk it was a bonding moment above all others.

He passed away at the young age of 55 from a rare brain tumor. I took about 5 years off from diving after he passed. Thankfully I got back inn the water and haven't looked back. I still dive with his Scuba Pro reg as my backup. Everytime I gear up it reminds me of him. Its a classic 109 apparently.


Anyway, its been a great 20 years exploring the lakes and oceans. This is a fabulous sport and I hope to get many more involved over my next 20 years.

 

[drbill]

Sorry about your father's premature passing. I know I take great comfort uin diving as a way to deal with personal traumas... not to mention just liking it for its own sake. Keep enjoying this activity!

 

[Dive the World]

Congrats.

Keep Diving

 

[Rogersea]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, but it sounds like you guys had good times at Greers Ferry. What a great place!!!! Hope you still get to dive the lake now and for another 20 years...

I have spent lots of time on Greers Ferry as my Grand Parents had a Retirement Home on the lake which they spent their final years at after retiring from the State Hospital in Benton...



Cheers,
Roger

 

[oceanbound]

Congrats on 20 years! I hope I can say that someday

 

[Scuba_Noob]

Twenty years. Wonder what the oceans will be like if I'm still diving in 20 years. Hopefully I don't lose the passion, and hopefully there still will be tons of creatures (if our conservation and environmental efforts make an impact).

Congratulations on the milestone.