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[funkyspelunker]

Hello All, at the suggestion of Marvel I've decided to introduce myself to you all. So, about my diving history. I started diving as an assignment. As a writer for a travel magazine based out of Thailand called Farang: the Untamed Travel Magazine, I was chosen (against my will) to become the main diving correspondent. You may think this was an honor, but let me give you a little background: My first memory in life is drowning. The editors knew of my aversion (ok maybe downright fear) to water, and so, being the humourous chaps that they are, chose me to do a series of articles detailing my experience traveling around the world and gaining certifications from Open Water all the way through Divemaster. I was terrified at first, and then, slowly....it grew into my greatest addiction. I've done over 100 dives in tropical water in a variety of seas across the world just since last January. I've been diving for a year and a half, and so far I've done: The great barrier reef, Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Cozumel, Belize, Sipadan Malaysia, Indonesia including Bunaken and Lembeh Strait, Gulf of Thailand, Cuba, Bahamas, Cebu Negros and Bohol in the Philippines, British Columbia and Puget Sound in Washington State. OK, you probably all hate me now, but I'm just a good natured chap who got thrown into this whole thing. I am actually headed to Roatan next week to cover my next story. The best part is that all these dive trips are paid for by the magazine, in return for articles and photos detailing the best dives along the way. I am currently a Rescue diver, and I'm stalling the Divemaster cert so that I can prolong the fun (you never know when they'll yank the support for this underwater gallavanting), so lately I've been doing speciatly certifications like Nitrox and Night diver....which I also get to write about. Well, thats my life in relation to diving in a nutshell. I do end up on all these journeys solo, which is why I joined singledivers!

[WreckWench]

Wecome! I'm sorry this reply will be canned so to speak as I usually do an original message for all the new members but I've been on the road for the last 3 weeks and will be gone for the next 2 or so and I'm about 50 greetings behind! Please forgive me for posting the same welcome to all of our latest new members!

I REALLY do hope you enjoy our home on the net...our focus is to offer our members great dive trips all over the world...and of course my personal favorite...NC Wreckdiving!!

We allow single and buddyless divers to dive with others just like them...fun loving scubadiving folks who want to vacation together, save money and have a blast!

If that sounds like you...then jump right in and join us...

2004 Trips and Activities!!!

Or plan to join us in 2005!

Sneak peek at 2005...help us vote here!

Let us know if we can do anything to help you and thank you again for joining us!
-Kamala aka Wreck Wench

[WreckWench]

BTW...congrats on your personal accomplishment to learn to dive despite the background you've had to overcome! Great job!!! -ww

[chinacat46]

to SD.com. Dive in and join the asylum.

[WisconsinGal]

to Singledivers Calvin!

Sounds like you have the ideal job! Looking forward to hearing about your upcoming trips



WG

[zendiver]

Calvin.....glad you stopped by and hope that you will call this home. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here that are ready and willing to help in anyway, all you have to is ask.

Don't forget to take a look at our website at SingleDivers.com. We are constantly upgrading and would love to see you on one of our upcoming trips.

Again, welcome to our little place on the net where having fun is what it is all about.

If there is anything we can help with to make your stay more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know.


Thanks,
-ZD

[KConner]

First off...let me assure you that we dont hate you because you have the perfect job. However we are all definately conspiring on how best to assume your identity.

But welcome..great site..and the warmest group of people.

[Marvel]

Hee hee- Calvin! Hey, don't you think that they'd like to hear a woman's perspective? I'd certainly be available..... :anna:

[jextract]

OK, you're right ... we all hate you. But in a nice way!

Welcome!!
Jamie

[WreckGoddess]

I new I was in the wrong career field.. Would love to hear about some of your awesome dives.. in places I can only dream of going!

Glad you are here!
~Vanessa

[Funewgy]

Calvin,

I think you sell yourself short when you stopped at "hate". Might I add despise, envy, loathe...the list goes on.

And just between you and me, I am kind of new to sd.com too and these people are really weird. Be careful, be very careful.

Welcome to the board!!!

[mcgintz]

way better then my job.
Where can I sign up

[ScubaHawk]

Welcome aboard. And unlike some of the heartless comments that have been made. I don't hate you at all. Just from your writing you seem like a nice, compassionate, caring, smart, well adjusted human being. By the way, any chance of telling your editors that I am afraid of the water also?

[mvillanueva]

Hello All, at the suggestion of Marvel I've decided to introduce myself to you all.  So, about my diving history.  I started diving as an assignment.  As a writer for a travel magazine based out of Thailand called Farang:  the Untamed Travel Magazine, I was chosen (against my will) to become the main diving correspondent.  You may think this was an honor, but let me give you a little background:  My first memory in life is drowning.  The editors knew of my aversion (ok maybe downright fear) to water, and so, being the humourous chaps that they are, chose me to do a series of articles detailing my experience traveling around the world and gaining certifications from Open Water all the way through Divemaster.  I was terrified at first, and then, slowly....it grew into my greatest addiction.  I've done over 100 dives in tropical water in a variety of seas across the world just since last January.  I've been diving for a year and a half, and so far I've done:  The great barrier reef, Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Cozumel, Belize, Sipadan Malaysia, Indonesia including Bunaken and Lembeh Strait, Gulf of Thailand, Cuba, Bahamas, Cebu Negros and Bohol in the Philippines, British Columbia and Puget Sound in Washington State.  OK, you probably all hate me now, but I'm just a good natured chap who got thrown into this whole thing.  I am actually headed to Roatan next week to cover my next story.  The best part is that all these dive trips are paid for by the magazine, in return for articles and photos detailing the best dives along the way.  I am currently a Rescue diver, and I'm stalling the Divemaster cert so that I can prolong the fun (you never know when they'll yank the support for this underwater gallavanting), so lately I've been doing speciatly certifications like Nitrox and Night diver....which I also get to write about.  Well, thats my life in relation to diving in a nutshell.  I do end up on all these journeys solo, which is why I joined singledivers!  

May I carry your cameras and bags?

I'll be quiet and I won't accept tips and I'll never question your judgement or authority.

Please?

Edited by mvillanueva, 03 September 2004 - 04:35 PM.

[maxdvr]

Hello All, at the suggestion of Marvel I've decided to introduce myself to you all.  So, about my diving history.  I started diving as an assignment.  As a writer for a travel magazine based out of Thailand called Farang:  the Untamed Travel Magazine, I was chosen (against my will) to become the main diving correspondent.  You may think this was an honor, but let me give you a little background:  My first memory in life is drowning.  The editors knew of my aversion (ok maybe downright fear) to water, and so, being the humourous chaps that they are, chose me to do a series of articles detailing my experience traveling around the world and gaining certifications from Open Water all the way through Divemaster.  I was terrified at first, and then, slowly....it grew into my greatest addiction.  I've done over 100 dives in tropical water in a variety of seas across the world just since last January.  I've been diving for a year and a half, and so far I've done:  The great barrier reef, Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Cozumel, Belize, Sipadan Malaysia, Indonesia including Bunaken and Lembeh Strait, Gulf of Thailand, Cuba, Bahamas, Cebu Negros and Bohol in the Philippines, British Columbia and Puget Sound in Washington State.  OK, you probably all hate me now, but I'm just a good natured chap who got thrown into this whole thing.  I am actually headed to Roatan next week to cover my next story.  The best part is that all these dive trips are paid for by the magazine, in return for articles and photos detailing the best dives along the way.  I am currently a Rescue diver, and I'm stalling the Divemaster cert so that I can prolong the fun (you never know when they'll yank the support for this underwater gallavanting), so lately I've been doing speciatly certifications like Nitrox and Night diver....which I also get to write about.  Well, thats my life in relation to diving in a nutshell.  I do end up on all these journeys solo, which is why I joined singledivers!  

May I carry your cameras and bags?

I'll be quiet and I won't accept tips and I'll never question your judgement or authority.

Please?

heck...i'll even type up your stories for you...all you'll have to do is dive.... aboard...hope you find this place as great as i do


max