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New Year’s Resolutions Only Scuba Divers Make
Smithsgold - 12/23/2015 11:03 PM
Category: General
Replies: 7

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25 New Year’s Resolutions Only Scuba Divers Make

A Diver’s List of New Year’s Resolutions

I will stop taking so many underwater selfies.
I will stop calling freedivers "snorkelers" behind their back.
I will visit a new local dive site.
I will dive more often to help manage stress.
I will stop exaggerating the size of that whale shark I saw that one time (EVEN THOUGH IT WAS HUGE).
I’ll stop referring to the beginners on the boat as "chum."
I will find a new dive buddy — but forever love my old one.
I will not have any drinks the night before a dive.
I will get another certification: Advanced, Nitrox, Cave Diving, Wreck Diving....
I will ACTUALLY take that refresher course this year.
I will finally edit all of my underwater video footage.
I will learn a new skill. Maybe underwater photography....
I’ll exchange my mother-in-law’s gift certificate for a shark-feeder program.
I will take part in a Dive Against Debris.
I will stop peeing in my wetsuit when my buddy is swimming under me.
I will not laugh every time somebody on a dive boat uses the words "safety sausage" or "offgas".
I will finally start saving for my dream dive destination.
I will subscribe to Scuba Diving magazine. ;)
I will attend a diving-related function.
I will stop tugging on sharks’ fins with my one good hand.
I will join a local diving club.
I will update my equipment.
I will encourage my family to dive.
I will come back in the same dive boat I left in.
I will practice my emergency skills at least twice this year.
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ram04769 - 12/24/2015 7:47 AM
Very good list. I can’t think of anything else to add.
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JJL - 12/24/2015 8:17 AM
👍
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JJL - 12/24/2015 9:14 AM
My scuba New Year’s resolutions
1. I’ll exchange my gift certificate for a shark- feeder program.
2. I will stop peeing in my wetsuit when my buddy is swimming under me.
3. I will stop tugging on sharks’ fins with my one good hand.
4. I will come back in the same dive boat I left in.
😄😆👍
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Eric_R - 12/24/2015 3:13 PM
That’s a serious list.LOL
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cturtle - 12/26/2015 10:55 AM
Very good! After diving the Australian GBR, my top bucket list item, I’ve got to plan the next glorious dive site!
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Mermaid19 - 1/02/2016 12:48 PM
Your list is awesome! Made me laugh 😉