Howdy from Eugene, OR

2muchtq · Post by **2muchtq** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:12 pm

While I am not certified yet.... I am going to be a diver.

I am taking my OW course through ESDS. Joel McCowan is my instructor. May19-20 is my checkout dives. We are going to dive back to back freshwater dives early Sat morning in Woahink lake. Then about 4 ish we are diving the salt off the north jetty (Florence)

Then Sunday early, we'll finish off in Woahink.

I have a TON of questions (gear, gear, gear.... and all on a budget) but I'll save those for another thread.

Thanks everyone
Mark

Sounder · Post by **Sounder** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:24 pm

Welcome Mark! $\:D/$ If you go back through the gear forum, you'll find LOTS of information there and answers to many of the questions we've all had. If you don't find what you're looking for, post your question and we'll descend on you with all our differing opinions!

Glad you found us!

GillyWeed · Post by **GillyWeed** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:38 pm

Welcome!!!! $\:D/$

nice-diver · Post by **nice-diver** » Fri May 11, 2007 10:31 pm

hello neighbor Mark

I too live in Eugene. I dive as much as I can and there are good friendly people here.

Pescadero · Post by **Pescadero** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:47 pm

Mark:

Good to have you on board.

Although not really "Local", I too call ESDS my LDS. They are two hard hours away for me, but they are well worth the drive. I will be diving with them at Mike's next week.

Good luck with your cert dives.

Skip

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:24 am

The Oregon contingent continues to grow!

Pescadero · Post by **Pescadero** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:37 am

Tom:

You haven't gotten out of this yet. I am still going to come knocking at your door, for a dive soon. $\:D/$

And, I am anxious to see your new camera. Calvin says the jury is still out between the 1000 and the 1050.

I know one thing. His 1000 pictures were great and both of you are taking great pictures on the 1050, so I guess I can't go wrong.

Still, I am going to wait a little and get reports from both of you, after you have used them a little longer.

Skip

Aquanautchuck · Post by **Aquanautchuck** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:46 am

A big "Oregon" welcome to our "Nut and Fruit bowl". There are a few of us Oregon divers and we are growing. :wav: :wav:

Charles

nwscubamom · Post by **nwscubamom** » Sun May 13, 2007 9:39 am

Welcome Mark!!!

Only one word of caution - don't go looking like a Nutria!

- Janna

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Sun May 13, 2007 10:58 am

Hello, Mark! Thanks for joining NWDC. Hope to see you at an event soon.

Dave

jeff98208 · Post by **jeff98208** » Sun May 13, 2007 12:34 pm

nice to see another oregonian to join! how i do miss woahink and florence... later, have a good day!

later!
jeff