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Tiger Shark
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- Joshua
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2nd Sunday w/ CHUM
Join us for 2nd Sunday with CHUM on June 14th at 10:00am CT on Bowling Beach at Blue Lagoon! More details at this link. -
CHUM stickers are here! Put one on your scuba tank, your gear box, your car, your forehead. See a club officer to get yours.
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New To CHUM
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Zyzmog
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- Chris
Hey y’all!
I’m Chris. I got certified in Colorado and Utah in 2004 but I’m getting back into it now after a while. I’ve dived in sprints in the desert, off Pensacola, once at Catalina island, and in lots of pools . Im excited to get back into diving. I finally have my own equipment and I’m having a lot of fun. I’m open water certified.
I work at a dental office in the heights as a dental assistant and I’m working on prereqs for dental school. Every dentist needs an expensive tropical hobby right? I’m also into film photography and cycling.
I’m Chris. I got certified in Colorado and Utah in 2004 but I’m getting back into it now after a while. I’ve dived in sprints in the desert, off Pensacola, once at Catalina island, and in lots of pools . Im excited to get back into diving. I finally have my own equipment and I’m having a lot of fun. I’m open water certified.
I work at a dental office in the heights as a dental assistant and I’m working on prereqs for dental school. Every dentist needs an expensive tropical hobby right? I’m also into film photography and cycling.
Siren
Tiger Shark
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- Amanda
Hi, Chris!!! Welcome to this fun group of diving misfits!!! You will certainly find some kindred spirits amongst this jolly bunch. 
If you aren't doing anything tomorrow night, it is our annual monthly gathering - either in person at Jake's Bar or via zoom. Check out this thread for details. This month's meeting is going to be awesome and we'd love to meet you either in person or virtually.
If you aren't doing anything tomorrow night, it is our annual monthly gathering - either in person at Jake's Bar or via zoom. Check out this thread for details. This month's meeting is going to be awesome and we'd love to meet you either in person or virtually. MattScuteri
Nurse Shark
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- Matt
Hi everyone!
I am AOW diver certified back in 2013 in New Jersey, but I got away from it for a number of years. My wife and I recently came to Houston for work and I've been looking for ways to get my feet wet again, including taking some classes at a local dive shop (got dry suit certified in 100+ degree heat last month at Mammoth...it was a hot one for sure). I've been on the lookout for more like minded folks, which is how I discovered CHUM.
Outside of diving, I'm a software engineer for a small data analytics company and avid musician (because why have one expensive hobby when you can have two??)
Looking forward to meeting and diving with you all!
Matt
I am AOW diver certified back in 2013 in New Jersey, but I got away from it for a number of years. My wife and I recently came to Houston for work and I've been looking for ways to get my feet wet again, including taking some classes at a local dive shop (got dry suit certified in 100+ degree heat last month at Mammoth...it was a hot one for sure). I've been on the lookout for more like minded folks, which is how I discovered CHUM.
Outside of diving, I'm a software engineer for a small data analytics company and avid musician (because why have one expensive hobby when you can have two??)
Looking forward to meeting and diving with you all!
Matt
Heidi Ho
CHUM Fan
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- Holly
Welcome @MattScuteri and @Zyzmog to CHUM. You have definitely found the right place if you want to dive regularly...plus we kinda hang out too. And I know it's hot as hell right now, but think how cool we'll be in December at our Holiday Extravaganza!
Welcome and hope to meet you both soon.
Welcome and hope to meet you both soon.
HurricaneKT
Nurse Shark
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- Katie
Hello all, prodigal member returning! My name is Katie Fowler, I was a member way back when before moving overseas for a minute (~8 years). Excited to be back!
I have my AOW and Nitrox.
I have my AOW and Nitrox.
KrabbyKarl
Nurse Shark
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- Karl
Hi there,
Moved here to Houston for work. Found diving to be extremely good for my soul. However I’m still a rookie…. I am almost to double digits … lol. I learned to dive in the Caribbean (OW) and recently have did a few dives at mammoth lake. Most recent was a dive at Monterey Bay California .. a little chilly but a beautiful.
I am always up for a dive, so please feel free to reach out. It’s hard to be new to the area and new to diving to find people to dive with.
I think I said “dive” way to much..
Looking forward to meeting all of you and again… hit me up if you want to do Mammoth?
Moved here to Houston for work. Found diving to be extremely good for my soul. However I’m still a rookie…. I am almost to double digits … lol. I learned to dive in the Caribbean (OW) and recently have did a few dives at mammoth lake. Most recent was a dive at Monterey Bay California .. a little chilly but a beautiful.
I am always up for a dive, so please feel free to reach out. It’s hard to be new to the area and new to diving to find people to dive with.
I think I said “dive” way to much..
Looking forward to meeting all of you and again… hit me up if you want to do Mammoth?
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- Vanessa
Welcome to Houston and welcome to CHUM! Keep an eye on the buddy forum for diving opportunities or post if you are looking for a buddy. Look forward to meeting you.
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- Roger
Welcome KrabbyKarl! You’ve found the right place if you want to gain dive experience.
Sounds like you have a nice variety of dives in those first ones. Well done!
There’s a group going to Mammoth this Sat if you feel like joining.
Sounds like you have a nice variety of dives in those first ones. Well done!
There’s a group going to Mammoth this Sat if you feel like joining.
KrabbyKarl
Nurse Shark
- First Name
- Karl
Thank you for the welcomes! I’ll be checking out the buddy forum…. My weekends are almost always free.
cosmoscuba
Nurse Shark
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- Michael
Hi,
I just recently completed by AOW at Mammoth Lake and have been getting back into diving after a few (20ish) years away. Born and raised here, but have lived in quite a few difference places over the years. Looking forward to meeting the group!
Thanks!
I just recently completed by AOW at Mammoth Lake and have been getting back into diving after a few (20ish) years away. Born and raised here, but have lived in quite a few difference places over the years. Looking forward to meeting the group!
Thanks!
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- Jennifer
Hi cosmo! I did the same thing a few years ago ... I'd had a 17 year hiatus since my last dive when I joined CHUM. Glad you found us!
Welcome aboard cosmo! Glad to hear you found your way back to scuba.
You'll find that there are lots of activities to participate in with CHUM. From local dives, trips abroad, land-based activities around town and monthly meetings with interesting guest speakers and topics.
Keep an eye on the Dive Buddy board for opportunities for local diving with other club members.
You'll find that there are lots of activities to participate in with CHUM. From local dives, trips abroad, land-based activities around town and monthly meetings with interesting guest speakers and topics.
Keep an eye on the Dive Buddy board for opportunities for local diving with other club members.
Hey y’all
JJ here, I’ve been work/living in Houston for 26 months now and during our vacation to the Mediterranean I got my PADI certificate this summer. I have only had 7 dives so far and would love to learn from you as much as I can. Since obviously I’m a newbie and still don’t know many people in the city either, I was hoping to connect with you and hopefully dive along
Just a quick question; is this forum the only way to stay connected with the group? Or do you have other platforms?
Cheers,
JJ
JJ here, I’ve been work/living in Houston for 26 months now and during our vacation to the Mediterranean I got my PADI certificate this summer. I have only had 7 dives so far and would love to learn from you as much as I can. Since obviously I’m a newbie and still don’t know many people in the city either, I was hoping to connect with you and hopefully dive along
Just a quick question; is this forum the only way to stay connected with the group? Or do you have other platforms?
Cheers,
JJ
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- Roger
Hi JJ, welcome! You’ve come to the right place.
The forums are kind of our central repository but we also spread the word on Facebook, Instagram, ScubaBoard and YouTube. There are scrolling banner ads near the top of the forum pages. Look for the one with the black background. That has links to our pages on each of those.
Also, our monthly meeting is coming up next Thursday, which is a great way to get to know the club. Details on that are at
If you want to get your gear wet, we have a group going to Mammoth Lake on Sat:
The forums are kind of our central repository but we also spread the word on Facebook, Instagram, ScubaBoard and YouTube. There are scrolling banner ads near the top of the forum pages. Look for the one with the black background. That has links to our pages on each of those.
Also, our monthly meeting is coming up next Thursday, which is a great way to get to know the club. Details on that are at
3rd Thurs W/ CHUM, Oct 20th-Darwin's Inspiration
**NEW LOCATION** Berryhill in the Heights. See details below. There aren't enough superlatives to describe the Galapagos. The islands, which were pivotal in the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution, are home to 9,000 confirmed species of animals. Of those, 17 are endemic. It's a...
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If you want to get your gear wet, we have a group going to Mammoth Lake on Sat:
Mammoth Lake Saturday 10/15
Think I'm gonna head down to Mammoth Lake Early Saturday (9ish) for a dive. Anyone else feelin it?
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