poe26bcfd
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Way to go Ron don't let Jackie scare you.
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Hello Poe,
Are you Mike? It was Kate, my co-worker that Oscar took a liking to. He wrapped all
around her. All I could do was laugh and I looked through the glass and Chuck was
asking if she was OK, the kids were laughing. My mask flooded from laughing.
What a great day, we had so much fun! Thank you again for everything!
Well, I took the volunteer's test on Monday and learned today that I passed it (barely, I think). I was expecting it to be difficult, but it was even harder than I expected.
I'd guess there were 35-40 folks there to take it. I have no idea how many passed it.
Now, the next step is the in-water test on Jan. 25.
The pool test is, they say, in 70 degree water. I'm thinking I'll wear my wetsuit, since that's how I'm used to diving (3mm). I don't know how much weight to use in a fresh-water pool. I guess it should be the same as I used when I dove in a cenote a couple months ago (i.e., only 8#, instead of the 16# I use in salt water).
I'm guessing the in-pool test is fairly basic stuff: buoyancy, mask removal and clearing, etc. Anyone have more insight into the in-water test?
In any case, I'm happily surprised I passed the test. Hopefully, I ultimately get a spot with the volunteer crew. I'm flexible enough to be able to volunteer on weekdays, so that may give me an advantage.
Thanks all for your earlier encouragement.
Ron