I am also looking for a dive buddy here in Houston. I live here in the River Oaks area, but all my diving has been outside Houston and abroad. I do have a flexible schedule and could work with the Dec 15 dates.
I have a personal goal of 2013 to do a dive a month. So, that is going to require a lot of local diving. My email is Clint@lamodegroup.com
Best, Clint