SteveB wrote:
"Ken Davey" wrote in message
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SteveB wrote:
"DeepDiver" wrote
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I can see how the difficult work aspect of commercial diving can
take some of the joy out of being underwater. Did you ever do much
recreational diving?

I hope you get back into the sport of it. Particularly in a plaec
where the water is clear and warm and filled with amazing things to
see. You too. If you go diving this summer, have a safe and fun
time! Regards,
Michael


Thanks. I had ten years of heart problems ending with a five way
bypass and aortic valve replacement June 20, 2002. If I go diving,
it will be on a limited basis in protected water where I can just
putz around and look at things in shallow water. I get the urge now
and again, just haven't done it. Might even rent one of those
minisub things.
Steve

I wouldn't do that Steve.
Even 'putzing' around entails lots of stress on the old bod.
I have seen folks washed out of diving for lots less problems than
you have.
I would suggest just snorkling but I know (from bitter experience)
that once you have tasted the freedom and the rush from that tank on
your back you can never settle for that.
Ken (certified since 1974)



Yeah, as I say, if I do any diving, it will be shallow water look
around stuff. Besides, the best lighting and visibility is in
shallow water, as well as plants and animals to view. Shoot,
snorkeling in shallow water where there is a lot of stuff is a kick.

Ahhhhhhh. The rush of having a tank on your back. As a child, I had
two recurring dreams. One was that I could fly, and the other was
that I could breathe underwater. When I took my first breath on a
regulator, it was just like that dream. Hesitancy to inhale, waiting
for the rush of water, inhaling, and then there air and no water. Then the
rush of "HEY!, this is cool." From then on, I was bitten. Of all my years
of diving, and all my experiences, that one moment is
the one I remember the most.
Steve

The dual dreams - flying and breathing underwater are *both* realized with
SCUBA!
Ya know.........

Ken.