Greetings....

[sungurl]

Posted an intro last night, but managed to accidentally delete it, lol...so trying again.....

I'm a newbie around the forums...have been on the board reading on occasion, but finally decided it was time to join
I have only had the experience of scuba in a swimming pool so far, which was completely fun, but no pretty fishies to look at.....From what I have heard and read, it is quite the experience once you get out in the open water. I can't wait! I am taking my open water certification this weekend and am super, super excited about that. Wish me luck, lol....

Have to send a shout out to Geek ( ) for introducing me to the board and convincing me to give scuba a go....

Looking forward to getting to meet some new folks and share in the adventures of scuba
TTFN....


Now....where to find some sea turtles

[Grateful Diver]

Welcome to the community sungurl. Best of luck with your classes, and with your future underwater adventures. Once you're certified, be sure to join in some of our club dives, so that some of the more experienced folks here can help ya get your fins wet.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

[Dusty2]

Howdy Tacoma girl, Your in the right place. Lots of opportunities to get wet close by and lots of people ready and willing to help you enjoy your new world. Good luck with your new adventure but be warned it can be addicting!

[Mattleycrue76]

Welcome to NWDC!

Dusty I don't have any idea what you're talking about. Adicting? Nonsense - I can stop anytime - No really I can!

[Geek]

Hey sungurl glad you decided to join the sight!!

This weekend will be great!! You met Grateful diver (Bob) cardiver (Ron) Mr and Mrs diverbob, and pogiguy05 (jeff) at DIW a couple weeks ago.

As far as sea turtles, just wait until you dive with Hobo diver (Roger) and we'll see if he flip's over again

Can't wait till we go diving together!! see you later!

[Aquanautchuck]

Welcome to our "Nut and Fruit Bowl". Good luck on your open water. Then the trip begins. Hope to see you in the water.

PS: Here are the turtles.

[sungurl]

Thank you all for the warm welcome Nice to see some names that I recognize even if just from a brief meeting....
I love the comradarie that surrounds this adventursome way of life Can't wait to get started

And Aquanautchuck for my sea turtles That just made my day

Hugs to all, see you soon....

[Aquanautchuck]

Now you just need to save up SU (scuba units. 1 scuba unit =$100)(divers use that to hide what it really costs for scuba gear from our significant other) and go to Kona or Grand Cayman to see your own Turtles.

[sungurl]

Now you just need to save up SU (scuba units. 1 scuba unit =100)(divers use that to hide what it really costs for scuba gear from out significant other) and go to Kona or Grand Cayman to see your own Turtles.

that would make sense...except I'm either in big trouble or have hit the jackpot since my S.O. Is already an addict, oops, I mean a regular diver :roll:

[Aquanautchuck]

No worries then, you got it made.

[Norris]

Welcome Sungurl and I know you may not care, but I really do like...

[Sockmonkey]

Welcome Sungurl... Here are a Handful of Happy Honus from Hawaii

[Jenbowes]

Welcome, Sungirl! If your SO is a diver, then all of the stickershock of the cost of diving (which for me, never fades) will be like mud off a ducks back! Um...oil? Lube? Coq au Vin?

... whatever! And welcome! Hope to see you at the club dive!

and ...

Your photos make me long to and at the same time and you! Curse you and your tropical paradise life!

Aloha THIS!!!!!

[mz53480]

Welcome to the NWDC show Sungirl.

...and ...Your photos make me long to and at the same time and you! Curse you and your tropical paradise life! Aloha THIS!!!!!

Careful Jen..... has special powers.....careful.....now--slowwwwlllyy back away from and say "sorry".

[Dusty2]

Don't know what your Schedule is but Dad and I are headed for 3 Tree north tomorrow figuring on a noon o'clock splash so your welcome to drag the significant other down and dive with us if you like. That should give you plenty time to round up some gear. Great dive spot and the tides tomorrow are very good.

[sungurl]

I am not sure the sticker shock will not phase me....I am astounded as to the cost of the gear.....I'm miss frugal who uses her coupons whenever possible just to save 10cents here and there......not sure I've seen a whole lot of coupons running around for scuba gear, lol.....

I suppose now that I have successfully completed my first two dives and realize this is something I can most likely enjoy, I'm going to have to start doing some research and cost analyses to see what will make the most sense.....

I think it is great that I'm a member here now too, because I've got lots of great folks surrounding me to help give input


Thanks again for the warm welcome...you guys rock!

[Dusty2]

Ops! Didn't realize I was getting ahead of ya. Any way the invite stands just as soon as ya get your cert!

[sungurl]

Ops! Didn't realize I was getting ahead of ya. Any way the invite stands just as soon as ya get your cert!

No worries..will take u up on the offer once I'm certified appreciate the invite tho :biggrin:

[sungurl]

Welcome Sungurl and I know you may not care, but I really do like...

Me too, :roll: ....too funny

[sungurl]

Welcome Sungurl... Here are a Handful of Happy Honus from Hawaii

Hey Thanks for the Happy HOnus from Hawaii.....that is where I want to go next year for my birthday to swim with, so loved the piccies

[BASSMAN]

Welcome sungurl!
I hope to see you at a few of our Thursday dive's. Is your S.O. on the board too?
Yeah I'm sure you know by now how addicting this could be. But there are so many advantages to this Hobby/Sport.
Go Places, Meet People and Do Things, is actually about as true as it gets!
And we, here in the Puget Sound are so lucky to have all of the shore dives and boat dives at our finger tips.
And of course this board/club is a great tool too!
Congratulations on your new(soon to be) Certification! Now you can say you are certifiable and you like to hang out at local dives and get to see the nudies under water!

[Geek]

Welcome sungurl!
......... Is your S.O. on the board too? ........

He is and I think I have successfully infected another person with the diving bug.....

[girldiver]

For a little look at Sungurl's dives over the weekend...here's a quick recap shot by one of our dive team. Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2kBgUz_kQY[/youtube]

[Dusty2]

Wow! She looks like a pro already. Cruising along in good trim and off the bottom. Way to go! :smt038 :smt038 :smt038

[girldiver]

Her athletic prowess was a definite contributing factor, but honestly, that's also the advantage of a private class vs a group class. You can get remedial coaching right from the start. Even in a small group, my time is divided...this way, she had all of mine...AND my teams...focus. The fact that someone is designated to swim above and behind ONLY you to catch you should you ascend...makes adding microbursts of air to the BCD a not so scary decision.

She was also keen enough to attend one of the Discover Scuba sessions beforehand, where the participants PLAY in the pool for an hour. I'm seeing a HUGE difference in those participants when it comes time for Open Water. More time in the pool prior to Open Water is always a good thing!