Scuba Certified! Summer 09

Training began first in the classroom and then we practiced our skills in the pool at Columbia College last Saturday and Sunday.



This Saturday and Sunday we did five open water dives in Lake Murray, also know as, Lake Murky. We had very low visibility. Today, I actually had a fish touch my goggles. That was wierd.


My new scuba friends.

No time to post

Somehow, summer has gotten very busy. A good busy. I have several posts that I want to blog.

1. Our summer projects.
2. July 4th Party
3. Scuba lessons. Yikes! :)

Hopefully sometime this week.

Scuba #5

Kynn and the boys recently saw these Blue Stripped Grunts while diving off the coast of Florida. More pictures to come in the next day or two. Happy Summer everyone.

Scuba #4

Scuba adventure #4 was a trip to Florida. The purpose of this fun trip was for Jamie and Kynn to dive for their final certification. There whole scuba class traveled down to dive for the final tests. The weekend included 4 different dives. Spencer and Christopher were invited to go along. They enjoyed the dives too.

Heading out to dive.
Scuba Spencer

And, Christopher
This is so cool. I just might take the class myself. Anyone want to join me. It is always more fun with a friend.
Diving with the manatees.

A few tired divers.

Scuba 2 and 3

Kynn and Jamie spent Sat. and Sunday afternoons in scuba class. They both passed the written exam and the water test. They had to swim 200 yards and tread water for 10 minutes. (I hear it seemed more like 30 minutes) Each afternoon included time underwater in the Columbia College swimming pool. They will take their open water certification dive in Crystal River, Florida. All four guys are planning a dive early summer. Sounds like fun. I'm going to plan a trip somewhere too. Any suggestions? Anyone want to join me?

The Adventure Begins

So this is how it has all come together............

Spring semester of '08, Christopher chose to take Scuba diving for one of his elective courses at Anderson. Kynn really enjoyed talking with Christopher during his class adventures/dives because way back when, Kynn was certified in Scuba diving. As we talked with Spencer about his fall schedule, he told us that he was taking Scuba too. We thought that was a good idea because Christopher would need someone to dive with him. We are so proud to tell you both of our guys are now certified. :)
As the holidays approached, Kynn and I were wondering just what we should give Jamie for Christmas. Kynn had the brilliant idea of Scuba lessons and I thought that was a great idea, because Christopher and Spencer would need someone to dive with them too.
Thats when it happened! Kynn told me how important it is to have an even number of divers when you go down. Well of course, I am in total agreement if it is about safety. LOL So, Jamie's surprise Christmas gift was Scuba lessons. (I love to give "surprise" gifts.) Kynn is joining in on the classes to learn all the new stuff he might need to know. Classes begin tonight. Jamie is so excited.

Last summer, the four guys went on their first annual "guys" trip. Their first adventure was to NY. Plans are underway for the second annual trip. Yes, you guessed it. A trip that will include scuba diving. I'm sure we will have more posts on the scuba adventures.



The assignment for the first class was to read the WHOLE book and answer all the questions in the back.


Jamie studing and actually talking to Kynn about the details of the class tonight. First class tonight, 6:00-9:00PM.