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New To CHUM

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Undercover

Guest
Hey, my name is Cory. I just found you guys and am looking to expand my scuba diving hobby. I got certified last year, went to Cozumel, and had a blast. Looking for people and trips, looks like I may have found the right place.

I won't be around this weekend, but I definately look foreward to future events.
 
dutch

dutch

Nurse Shark
First Name
John
Welcome Cory. You are going to miss a great evening this Saturday. Be sure and fill in you info so we can see something about you.
 
Texafornian

Texafornian

Nurse Shark
First Name
John
Well, let's see, a little about me. I grew up here in Houston but moved away a several years ago but now I'm back again. I lived in L.A. for 12 years so that's how I came up with my handle. Although new to this board, I'm not so new to diving. I first received my OW certification in 1987. I didn't do a whole lot of diving back then, some local diving and the only 'resort' dive was a day trip to Akumal when I was on vacation in Cancun. And a couple Bahama trips in between. I got bit big time by the diving bug about a year and a half ago when I was working in Kansas City. Finally got my AOW and also Rescue while I was there. Was able to go to Bonaire for a week. Then shortly there after spent a couple weeks in Australia. One week was spent diving Surfers Paradise (close to Brisbane) and the other week on a liveaboard diving the Great Barrier Reef out of Cairns. Although I live here in Houston, I primarily work out of state. I hope to finally make the Flower Gardens this year and also do some rig/platform diving and possibly a resort trip or two. As far as goals go, I think I would like to get my Wreck diving and Nitrox certs this year. I asked the DSO in KC what I need to do to get my Master cert, he said basically "pay the fee" so I'll probably work on that cert too. The only other dive of note would be the shark feeding dive I did in Nassau in '03. That was cool. too.

I am planning on attending the dive show this afternoon and then probably head over to the pub, so I look forward to meeting some of yall.

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ReefHound

ReefHound

The Last Poobah
DAM CHUMmer
First Name
Todd
Texafornian said:
Well, let's see, a little about me. I grew up here in Houston but moved away a several years ago but now I'm back again. I lived in L.A. for 12 years so that's how I came up with my handle.
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Don't worry, we'll forgive you... eventually. We're glad you found us. We have a very good mix of new and experienced divers and lots of dive outing opportunities.

I'd not worry much about Master Scuba. Take specialties because they interest you and benefit you, not to fulfill the magic number of 5. If you happen to get enough for MSD and want to pay the fee to get the card (nothing wrong with feeling a little proud of your accomplishments), go for it. You'll definitely want nitrox for diving Flower Gardens, oil rigs, and most of the artificial ship reefs in our part of the world. Wreck training will do you well too though the Wreck specialty is just an eye opener, not to be confused with advanced wreck training.

Look forward to seeing you tonite.
 
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DebbieDoesDiving

Nurse Shark
First Name
Debbie
New bait!

I'm new to the CHUM group as of today, but have been diving since the late 80's. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends!

DebbieDoesDiving
Houston, TX
Advanced open water working towards Dive Master:piratewithhat2:
 
thesassyrabbit

thesassyrabbit

Nurse Shark
First Name
Katie
DebbieDoesDiving said:
I'm new to the CHUM group as of today, but have been diving since the late 80's. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends!

DebbieDoesDiving
Houston, TX
Advanced open water working towards Dive Master:piratewithhat2:
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Welcome Debbie!

We're glad you joined us. Good luck on completing your DM.
 
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Texas Sea Aggies

Guest
Hello,
I noticed you have registered for the MS 150.
First, let me introduce myself, I am the Deputy Commandant at Texas A&M University- Galveston. I am incharge of the Merchant Mariner cadets looking recieve their license to drive vessels.
I was approached a few days ago about the MS 150 and I have 30 cadets including myself would like to ride, but their are no more slots available.
Do you have any groups slots available, we would love to help out.
My email address is throwerp@tamug.edu
You can also find us on craigslist.com
Thank you and Gig-em
 
Sushi Boy

Sushi Boy

Shananigator
DAM CHUMmer
First Name
Roger
Texas Sea Aggies said:
Hello,
I noticed you have registered for the MS 150.
First, let me introduce myself, I am the Deputy Commandant at Texas A&M University- Galveston. I am incharge of the Merchant Mariner cadets looking recieve their license to drive vessels.
I was approached a few days ago about the MS 150 and I have 30 cadets including myself would like to ride, but their are no more slots available.
Do you have any groups slots available, we would love to help out.
My email address is throwerp@tamug.edu
You can also find us on craigslist.com
Thank you and Gig-em
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Howdy and Gig 'Em.

While we have a fair number participating in the MS150, it's been done without real coordination as a CHUM "team". (Although I'm sure the BOD would support any efforts to organize the herd of cats...)

You should consider bringing your cadets to the Dragon Boat races and test their mettle against a rowdy group of divers (as well as several more respectable teams :D).
 
Aqua Burro

Aqua Burro

Nurse Shark
First Name
Brett
Hello folks: New to the club but not to diving. Been jumping out of boats, planes and of cliff walls for a few yrs. Nothing extreem. I am more into seeing how it can be done safely. Work has kept me very busy the last few yrs so I have been even more low key (I bellieve the term is dehydrated). Looking to getting my head wet again as soon as possible so I belive this is the place to get informed where to do that. Thanks Smash and Peacholica for getting me in the door!
 
dutch

dutch

Nurse Shark
First Name
John
Welcome. It is clear that you have what it takes to become a member of the club, i.e. easily lead astray by cute girls...
 
Aqua Burro

Aqua Burro

Nurse Shark
First Name
Brett
Dutch: As to your quote, "I was asked, "How deep do you dive?" the other day. I answered, "Deep enough to get wet." ". I was asked that question about skydiving once. I repied "When skydiving, I refuse to go below ground level!"

cheers!
 
ReefHound

ReefHound

The Last Poobah
DAM CHUMmer
First Name
Todd
Since Mammoth Lake will not be open, Wet's next event will be the Dragonbucks tournament. Then I may take her to Media Luna mid-March unless somebody has a better offer for her. She's pretty much a dive ho and goes with whoever gives the best deal.
 
MissTy

MissTy

Nurse Shark
First Name
Theresa
Hello! I'm new to the forum and new to diving... ok so haven't dove yet... but Aqua Burro (my boyfriend) is dead set on getting me in the water. So... that means I have little to no knowledge of what i'm getting myself into and that ya'll are going to have a lot of questions to answer for me! :)
 
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