Hi from Milwaukee Wisconsin - USA

voodooconstant · March 15th, 2006, 04:33 PM

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for weeks, so I thought I should say howdy. I'm got padi ow certified many years ago, but didn't do much diving. Recently I've decided to get back into diving. I've been doing lots of research and have decided to proceed down a dir path (I keep looking for the kool-aid) - so this site was great to find. I don't generally post much because I'm more of an internet diver at the moment so I keep my mouth shut.

*JohnKendall* · March 15th, 2006, 04:39 PM

Hi there,

Welcome to the site. Feel free to ask any questions you want, round here the only stupid questions are those that don't get asked.

J

***ericfine50*** · March 15th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Welcome to the board!

Hope you like it here.

Take Care
Eric

QBU · March 15th, 2006, 11:03 PM

Yup, I agree. Ask away!

And Welcome. :-)

Red Sea Shadow · March 15th, 2006, 11:30 PM

Welcome to the board.

*Brando* · March 16th, 2006, 12:21 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by voodooconstant)

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for weeks, so I thought I should say howdy. I'm got padi ow certified many years ago, but didn't do much diving. Recently I've decided to get back into diving. I've been doing lots of research and have decided to proceed down a dir path (I keep looking for the kool-aid) - so this site was great to find. I don't generally post much because I'm more of an internet diver at the moment so I keep my mouth shut.

Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that there's a great shop in Milwaukee that'll be able to help you w/DIR. It's called Deep Blue. Gert, the owner, has GUE training and sponsors a couple DIRF classes a year. Mike Kane and I will be out there in June (I beleive) teaching.
I know Gert's hired a new manager recently and he tells me that he's doing a fantastic job.
Good luck w/Quest, welcome to the board, and dive safe!

Best Regards,
Brandon

voodooconstant · March 16th, 2006, 04:55 AM

I'm very familiar with Deap Blue. Good prices and they actually carry BP/wings and DIR gear.

Do you know if your class is full? I'd be interested in DIRF. I'm finishing up my drysuit class and hope to have a dry suit by the spring. It'd be a good way to learn some good habits to practice over the summer.

What did you mean about "Quest"?

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Thanks for all the welcomes. Its a great community here.

*Brando* · March 16th, 2006, 05:04 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by voodooconstant)

I'm very familiar with Deap Blue. Good prices and they actually carry BP/wings and DIR gear.

Do you know if your class is full? I'd be interested in DIRF. I'm finishing up my drysuit class and hope to have a dry suit by the spring. It'd be a good way to learn some good habits to practice over the summer.

What did you mean about "Quest"?

======

Thanks for all the welcomes. Its a great community here.

Last I checked on the website, the class still had some openings.
(You can check on the GUE website).
Just meant good luck with your endeavors in diving and DIR.

best,
brando

voodooconstant · March 16th, 2006, 05:08 AM

I'll check the website. I now understand. Since there was a big 'Q' I thought I was missing something. :D

sasdasdaf · March 16th, 2006, 06:37 AM

Welcome. I'm in Chicago and dive with 2 DIR buddies here. Let me know if you want to do some local diving.

March 15th, 2006, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
voodooconstant(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI - USA Posts: 65	Hi from Milwaukee Wisconsin - USA Hi everyone, I've been lurking for weeks, so I thought I should say howdy. I'm got padi ow certified many years ago, but didn't do much diving. Recently I've decided to get back into diving. I've been doing lots of research and have decided to proceed down a dir path (I keep looking for the kool-aid) - so this site was great to find. I don't generally post much because I'm more of an internet diver at the moment so I keep my mouth shut. Last edited by voodooconstant; March 15th, 2006 at 11:23 PM.

March 15th, 2006, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,102	Hi there, Welcome to the site. Feel free to ask any questions you want, round here the only stupid questions are those that don't get asked. J __________________ John Kendall http://www.guetraining.com/ GUE Instruction, Santi and Halcyon Equipment NEW - Online Santi Shop

March 15th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
QBU(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa Posts: 121	Yup, I agree. Ask away! And Welcome. :-) __________________ "C"

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*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Welcome to the board! Hope you like it here. Take Care Eric

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March 16th, 2006, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brando(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plymouth, Michigan Posts: 30	Quote: (Originally Posted by voodooconstant) Hi everyone, I've been lurking for weeks, so I thought I should say howdy. I'm got padi ow certified many years ago, but didn't do much diving. Recently I've decided to get back into diving. I've been doing lots of research and have decided to proceed down a dir path (I keep looking for the kool-aid) - so this site was great to find. I don't generally post much because I'm more of an internet diver at the moment so I keep my mouth shut. Hi, Just wanted to let you know that there's a great shop in Milwaukee that'll be able to help you w/DIR. It's called Deep Blue. Gert, the owner, has GUE training and sponsors a couple DIRF classes a year. Mike Kane and I will be out there in June (I beleive) teaching. I know Gert's hired a new manager recently and he tells me that he's doing a fantastic job. Good luck w/Quest, welcome to the board, and dive safe! Best Regards, Brandon

March 16th, 2006, 04:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
voodooconstant(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI - USA Posts: 65	I'm very familiar with Deap Blue. Good prices and they actually carry BP/wings and DIR gear. Do you know if your class is full? I'd be interested in DIRF. I'm finishing up my drysuit class and hope to have a dry suit by the spring. It'd be a good way to learn some good habits to practice over the summer. What did you mean about "Quest"? ====== Thanks for all the welcomes. Its a great community here.

March 16th, 2006, 05:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brando(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plymouth, Michigan Posts: 30	Quote: (Originally Posted by voodooconstant) I'm very familiar with Deap Blue. Good prices and they actually carry BP/wings and DIR gear. Do you know if your class is full? I'd be interested in DIRF. I'm finishing up my drysuit class and hope to have a dry suit by the spring. It'd be a good way to learn some good habits to practice over the summer. What did you mean about "Quest"? ====== Thanks for all the welcomes. Its a great community here. Last I checked on the website, the class still had some openings. (You can check on the GUE website). Just meant good luck with your endeavors in diving and DIR. best, brando

March 16th, 2006, 05:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
voodooconstant(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI - USA Posts: 65	I'll check the website. I now understand. Since there was a big 'Q' I thought I was missing something. :D

March 16th, 2006, 06:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
sasdasdaf (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 376	Welcome. I'm in Chicago and dive with 2 DIR buddies here. Let me know if you want to do some local diving.