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About Buddies Articles Samer Lawand - stingrays Avon IN Male 55 years old Joined On: 10/14/2007 Last Login: 1/11/2024 Experience: Expert Looking For: Dive buddy - just friends Habits: Don't smoke or drink Relationship: Married Children At Home: No View All 24 Buddies 50 States - 50 Dives 11/15/2007 Ultralight Diving 11/05/2007 To B a PADI Instructor or Not 10/17/2007 Ear Blockage and Florida Trip 10/15/2007

Greetings Dearest Fellow Divers, I am an avid diver since 1995. My highest diving rating is PADI AI. One of my goals is to dive in every state in our great country. I dive year round;however, I prefer warm water diving. Looking forward to sharing some bubbles :)


It has been a while since I have been back to visit DiveBuddy. Since my last visit. I have become a Full Cave Diver and trying my best to get my wife to move us to Florida. Can you say Full Time Cave diving? :)



stingray

Comments

ReefMan - 5/21/2008 8:59 AM Myspace Graphics at WishAFriend.com

hughisland - 10/19/2007 10:20 AM Thanks for your comments. Remember, the worst thing you can say about becoming an instructor is "I did it", and that in itself is a major goal. Hugh

Dorkfish - 10/19/2007 3:29 AM Samer, if you continue to approach it with that attitude, then you are sure to discover the true benefits of being a dive instructor. Little things are what generate tips, interest in continuing education courses, and trips. Something as simple as taking a camera (when you`re on fun dives with non-student customers) can give you that little edge on just who comes back to you as a customer. One of the perks I provide my OW students, since I`m landlocked and have murky lakes to dive in, is a mask strap that says "Lake Diver" on it. After all, once they get certified with me, they are experienced lake divers, so why not let them show it. Keep up the positive outlook, Stoney

Plang - 10/18/2007 7:14 PM Thanks, I shall take your advice. I just can`t get enough. Perry

anemone - 10/17/2007 7:06 PM Always ready to dive! LOL!

anemone - 10/17/2007 6:31 PM Florida West Scuba is who I go with, they are great. I actually showed up in August as a stand-by,(standing in the shop and begging to go along!!)hoping for a cancellation or no-show. I showed up at the shop and they had a no-show, so off I went. The capt of the boat gives a great talk before you dive on the history of meg teeth. It is just a fun dive!

dwightfrie - 10/15/2007 11:01 PM Thanks I appreciate the words of advice and the welcome to the community. I only missed one on my written test today so that`s out of the way just have to finish my dives now

kenM - 10/15/2007 11:00 AM Welcome to divebuddy!!!

harleydiver - 10/14/2007 7:06 PM Welcome to divebuddy.com! Go GATORS!