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Started by trixiegirl1970 , Sep 27 2005 01:09 PM

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#1 trixiegirl1970

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 01:09 PM

:D My mom recently started diving (certified two years ago with little opportunity to gain experience) and we have planned (for the third time)our first trip to the Gardens.

I am just curious:
How many people have parents that dive?

Kids 12-18 yrs that dive ?

Kids over 18 that dive ?

IF this group is big enough how 'bout a rendevou (had to look the spelling up, thought there was a z somewhere-hahaha) next year sometime?

I am terribly excited to have her as a buddy-- I am trying to get her on this forum, I only started yesterday but WOW! do you all have fun...

Thanks to all who gave me a warm greeting as well... :)

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 01:11 PM

I've got a pair of 17 year olds that I'm trying to get involved in diving - with graduation etc . . . looks like I'll have to wait a while. It's a shame I would love to take them on a diving trip. They are more than willing to come right now, they told me they could wait on the beach and scope out boys, while I go diving. (Makes me feel old.) :)

Edited by ScubaHawk, 27 September 2005 - 01:13 PM.

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#3 trixiegirl1970

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 01:14 PM

I've got a pair of 17 year olds that I'm trying to get involved in diving - with graduation etc . . . looks like I'll have to wait a while.

My 12 yr old is going to get certified this year... you should have started when you had more control...hahahaha

speaking as someone entering the TRANSITION years! (Full Throttle)

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 01:22 PM

My 25 year year old son learned to dive at 13. He hasn't dived since he was 18. My 19 year old daughter doesn't dive.
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 01:43 PM

I've got a pair of 17 year olds that I'm trying to get involved in diving - with graduation etc . . . looks like I'll have to wait a while.

My 12 yr old is going to get certified this year... you should have started when you had more control...hahahaha

speaking as someone entering the TRANSITION years! (Full Throttle)

I had control? When? :)
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 01:54 PM

I have a 27 year old son and a 25 year old daughter both OW and living near FLL, my mother did snorkel but won't travel anymore.
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By all that is wet, I do hereby swear, (politely), and attest, upon pain of never diving again, (real or imagined), that I understand and affirm, that I agree to the above.

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 02:17 PM

My dad and I took our OW course together. He was 61 when he got certified. That was over 4 years ago now. :D
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 05:52 PM

My dad and I took our OW course together. He was 61 when he got certified. That was over 4 years ago now. :)

So , is he still diving? does he go on trips with you?

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Posted 27 September 2005 - 05:52 PM

Yes and yes! In fact, he is normally my dive buddy!
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Posted 28 September 2005 - 05:40 AM

Only member of my immediate family that is certified is my brother. Alas, like me, it has been many years since he was last in the water and will need to take a refresher when the time comes.
My kid? Up to them if they ever want to try it as I'm not gonna push it or anything else for that matter.
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Posted 28 September 2005 - 06:34 AM

My dad (62) dives, we do cozumel at least once a year. He is the most expensive trip dive buddy I got.

I got two bubblemaker almost 9 year olds, who are dying to be 10 and get wet.

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Posted 28 September 2005 - 07:09 AM

My dad's a PADI MSDT, my sister is PADI Rescue (I think, maybe AOW). My mom, however, is not certified.

We've spent some time in the pool with her, but she freaks out when we get to the deep end. She just doesn't like the idea of not being able to stand up. Yet, she'll jump in deep water w/o gear all day long....go figure.

I think what we need to do is get her snorkeling on a shallow reef. She'll be much more motivated after we interact with some fish 20' below her and she's stuck at the surface :diver:

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#13 trixiegirl1970

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Posted 28 September 2005 - 08:12 AM

Okay, now those are the attitudes I love to here....

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Posted 28 September 2005 - 11:12 AM

Hey Hawk, if it makes you feel younger to stay on the beach and check out boys, you go right ahead bro', but I think I'll pass on that one... unless you decide to start scoping for girls, then 'ole Neptuner's yer wingman! :D

There's only one certifiable person in my family... oh... and look, here come my buddies in the white coats to collect me right now... Hey guys, I was just foolin' around, that's all... just wanted to send a few e-mails... guys?... GUYS??? ... aw' c'mon guys, put the dart gun away... there's no need for (THWAK!)... OUCH!!... hey, that kinda..... (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz)...

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