Hello There! Moved from Phoenix! Help...need to dive

Lorisis · Post by **Lorisis** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:03 pm

I moved from Phoenix and need to get in the water or at least figure out when I am going to. I tried to post something before but can't see it. Anyone out there?

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:21 pm

Welcome to the site! I don't know what happened to your previous post, but this one worked. What's the diving like in Phoenix? Does it mostly involve going to Mexico? I haven't dived anywhere but the Sound, really, but if you can get used to the cold and murk, it's pretty amazing!

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:21 pm

Lorisis wrote:I moved from Phoenix and need to get in the water or at least figure out when I am going to. I tried to post something before but can't see it. Anyone out there?

Hello Lorisis ... welcome to the northwest.

Getting in the water here is very easy. Why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself ... like what town you live in (different people dive at different local sites, typically), and what your diving background is. It'll help someone decide to hook up with you.

Many of us here dive virtually every week-end, and some dive on weekdays too.

I'm certain someone will be willing to help you get acquainted with our local waters ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

jeff98208 · Post by **jeff98208** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:10 pm

welcome lorisis. i'm sure you'll find some one or a group of some ones to go diving with. ok enough formalities, LETS GO DIVING!!!!!!!! later!

jeff

Lorisis · Post by **Lorisis** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:32 pm

Its so great to read something from local divers. I transferred with the Post Office a month ago from Phoenix. I live in Des Moines and every time I drive down to the water in Redondo I see people getting in. I've been diving 5 years. Learned in Phoenix and mostly went to San Carlos, Mexico or on a plane somewhere. A lot of time spent teaching in the lakes in Phoenix ( I am a Padi Instructor) so not much cold water and I am sure I will want help in finding a dry suit. I travel to Mexico and Florida to take cave diving courses when I can but right now I am turning my interest to all the great stuff I hear you have right here! Great to hear from you guys!

Sounder · Post by **Sounder** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:55 pm

Lorisis wrote:Its so great to read something from local divers. I transferred with the Post Office a month ago from Phoenix. I live in Des Moines and every time I drive down to the water in Redondo I see people getting in. I've been diving 5 years. Learned in Phoenix and mostly went to San Carlos, Mexico or on a plane somewhere. A lot of time spent teaching in the lakes in Phoenix ( I am a Padi Instructor) so not much cold water and I am sure I will want help in finding a dry suit. I travel to Mexico and Florida to take cave diving courses when I can but right now I am turning my interest to all the great stuff I hear you have right here! Great to hear from you guys!

You're going to fit in JUST fine!

I LOVE San Carlos!! (Tucson transplant)... Mmmm Tequilas for dinner!!! I grew up going there as a child sometimes every weekend during the school year and I spent most summers down there with friends in a house on the Caricola Penn. I miss the police in their VW bug with full the lightbar.

If you can dive Puget Sound, you can dive ANYWHERE in the world. The learning curve can be steep, but once you get it you'll be as nutz about it as we are. You've found the right place with lots of active and experiened local divers usually diving somewhere almost every day of the week.

So... if you're ready for some 45 degree current intensive water with incredible 20' vis, we're looking forward to meeting you!! $\:D/$

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:19 pm

Lorisis wrote:Its so great to read something from local divers. I transferred with the Post Office a month ago from Phoenix. I live in Des Moines and every time I drive down to the water in Redondo I see people getting in. I've been diving 5 years. Learned in Phoenix and mostly went to San Carlos, Mexico or on a plane somewhere. A lot of time spent teaching in the lakes in Phoenix ( I am a Padi Instructor) so not much cold water and I am sure I will want help in finding a dry suit. I travel to Mexico and Florida to take cave diving courses when I can but right now I am turning my interest to all the great stuff I hear you have right here! Great to hear from you guys!

Well ... we're practically neighbors ... I live just a couple miles from Redondo and dive there all the time.

There's a neat little dive shop in your neighborhood (TLSea) ... several of the folks on this board are regulars there. If you haven't already, stop by and introduce yourself.

Shoot me a PM when you're available to go diving, and we'll try to hook up. I'd enjoy showing you around ... and if you want some help with a drysuit, I'd be happy to provide whatever assistance I can.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:33 pm

Hey, Pam!

Glad to see you here! Everyone - I work with Pam down at our main processing facility in South Seattle and she's "good people". You all treat her right or you'll have me to deal with!

HA!

All kidding aside, Pam, this is the right place to go to find dive buddies at the drop of a hat any day of the week.

- John

Aquanautchuck · Post by **Aquanautchuck** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:40 pm

Welcome to our little "Fruit and Nut Bowl". :wav: :wav:

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Hello There! Moved from Phoenix! Help...need to dive

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