I thought I would drop in and say hi instead of just lurking in the background. I have been trying to get rolling on this SCUBA Diving thing, seems like I am running into a lot of obsticles, mostly money and time. I am scheduled for a refresher course in May and plan to do a few local dives so I am not too inexperienced. Then I would love to get on board some of your trips.
Hi Everyone!!
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, Apr 22 2004 11:48 AM
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 11:48 AM
"just your average Joe from Minnesota, also known as Keith"
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 11:53 AM
Joe,
Welcome to our home! Jump right in, we are trying to always have an instructor on our trips. Narwhal was in Cozumel, I'll be in Bonaire (Narwhal might also join us). Don't shy away from joining us before gathering more experience, we'll help you get that experience.
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Welcome to our home! Jump right in, we are trying to always have an instructor on our trips. Narwhal was in Cozumel, I'll be in Bonaire (Narwhal might also join us). Don't shy away from joining us before gathering more experience, we'll help you get that experience.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 11:59 AM
welcome MNJoe! so i'm assuming minnesota, but correct me if i'm wrong. it would definately be a blast if you could join us on some sd trips.
oh...and like walter said...definately don't wait until you get a lot of experience before you decide to come out and play. i'm going to bonaire with the group and hopefully they won't have to babysit me after i test my fins in the lake in may at the athens sd trip...but i know if i need help, everyone on board will lend a helping hand (or shove! i'm sure you've noticed that some of our group - not naming any names - have BITING wits).
so start planning your vacation time with us!
oh...and like walter said...definately don't wait until you get a lot of experience before you decide to come out and play. i'm going to bonaire with the group and hopefully they won't have to babysit me after i test my fins in the lake in may at the athens sd trip...but i know if i need help, everyone on board will lend a helping hand (or shove! i'm sure you've noticed that some of our group - not naming any names - have BITING wits).
so start planning your vacation time with us!
Edited by mischievous, 22 April 2004 - 12:02 PM.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 12:04 PM
Welcome!! And I think I owe you a HUGE thank you for referring us to your friends! Seems to me that someone registered and said that MNJoe had told them about us!!
So even if you lurk...as long as you are telling people about us...that is ok too!!!
Walter is right...use a trip like Bonaire to do your refresher and garner that experience while having a blast!! We had two divers do a refresher course in Cozy so you wouldn't be the first nor the last!!
And speaking of which...I have 2 spots left on the Bonaire trip so you could jump on it if you like!!!
I'm glad you have decided to introduce yourself! We really don't bite...nibble maybe but we don't bite!! Jump in and have some fun...and I hope we'll see you real soon on some awesome trips!! Besides you need to get some practice in so you can go and dive on history with us in NC!!
Let us know what we can do to improve the board....and keep telling others about us...the more the merrier!!! -Wreck Wench
So even if you lurk...as long as you are telling people about us...that is ok too!!!
Walter is right...use a trip like Bonaire to do your refresher and garner that experience while having a blast!! We had two divers do a refresher course in Cozy so you wouldn't be the first nor the last!!
And speaking of which...I have 2 spots left on the Bonaire trip so you could jump on it if you like!!!
I'm glad you have decided to introduce yourself! We really don't bite...nibble maybe but we don't bite!! Jump in and have some fun...and I hope we'll see you real soon on some awesome trips!! Besides you need to get some practice in so you can go and dive on history with us in NC!!
Let us know what we can do to improve the board....and keep telling others about us...the more the merrier!!! -Wreck Wench
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 12:08 PM
Hey Joe! Welcome to our happy home! Don't give up on getting through them obSTAcles in your path (sorry, I just loved Oh Brother Where Art Thou) since the REward is definitely worth it! Just let us know if you need further encouragement.
Yes, indeed there are a lot of teeth on this site, but we mostly just nibble.i'm sure you've noticed that some of our group - not naming any names - have BITING wits).
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 12:37 PM
Joe...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.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 12:45 PM
Howdy Joe! 
Welcome to the bunch...
don
Welcome to the bunch...don
What would Patton do...? 
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 01:12 PM
Hi Joe! Nice to have you here. As others have said, don't wait to get experience to come out and play. There are many, many really nice folks here who would be happy to help you out.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 02:06 PM
Welcome Joe
You've came to the right place. If you have a question ask's away. and if you have an opion we'd like to hear it.
Glad you swam in!
Mike
You've came to the right place. If you have a question ask's away. and if you have an opion we'd like to hear it.
Glad you swam in!
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 03:12 PM
to SD.com- Chuck
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 03:46 PM
Joe!Welcome to the board! Glad to have you here
As the other's say don't shy away from joining us! Whereabouts in MN are ya? I'm not far from the border.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 04:14 PM
Hi Joe, , If you're taking a refresher course it must mean that you used to dive more, right? Should be like riding a bike.
Hope to meet and dive in the future.
, If you're taking a refresher course it must mean that you used to dive more, right? Should be like riding a bike.Hope to meet and dive in the future.
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Posted 22 April 2004 - 05:58 PM
welcome MNJoe! so i'm assuming minnesota, but correct me if i'm wrong. it would definately be a blast if you could join us on some sd trips.
oh...and like walter said...definately don't wait until you get a lot of experience before you decide to come out and play. i'm going to bonaire with the group and hopefully they won't have to babysit me after i test my fins in the lake in may at the athens sd trip...but i know if i need help, everyone on board will lend a helping hand (or shove! i'm sure you've noticed that some of our group - not naming any names - have BITING wits).
Joe! 'chie is definitely right- there are some biting wits around here & just to let you know.... SHE'S the ringleader!!!! It's a lively bunch but since 'chie joined, I 've had to replace my keyboard twice! (Marvel reading a typical 'chie post: 
) But, be warned- don't expect to get the best of her- it won't happen!! So, grab a seat & join right into the mayhem
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Posted 23 April 2004 - 11:45 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome!!!!
You are a lively bunch and I know diving with you will be a blast. I thought the Bonaire trip was going to work, but I all ready have a week off in June, my summer gets booked up pretty fast. I will be watching for a trip that fits my budget and schedule. In the mean time I will be reading the posts here.
Wreck Wench-I would love to take credit for sending people to the board, but someone else deserves that. Not that I won't be recommending this site, because I certainly will.
WisconcsinGal-I live in SE MN, Rochester to be exact. I also spend a good portion of time around the Leech Lake area. Where in the WI are you?
And for those of you that bite-You can bite, you can leave marks and even draw blood, but any removal of flesh will be going a step too far.
You are a lively bunch and I know diving with you will be a blast. I thought the Bonaire trip was going to work, but I all ready have a week off in June, my summer gets booked up pretty fast. I will be watching for a trip that fits my budget and schedule. In the mean time I will be reading the posts here.
Wreck Wench-I would love to take credit for sending people to the board, but someone else deserves that. Not that I won't be recommending this site, because I certainly will.
WisconcsinGal-I live in SE MN, Rochester to be exact. I also spend a good portion of time around the Leech Lake area. Where in the WI are you?
And for those of you that bite-You can bite, you can leave marks and even draw blood, but any removal of flesh will be going a step too far.
"just your average Joe from Minnesota, also known as Keith"
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Posted 23 April 2004 - 11:52 AM
Hey MNJoe,
to the funnest place on the net for single divers...were a fun group here 
so be sure to drop in often.
Dejah
to the funnest place on the net for single divers...were a fun group here so be sure to drop in often.Dejah
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