Richard Blackburn wrote:
> OK... Since I opened my mouth, I guess I should introduce myself....
>
> Hello everyone... My name is Richard, and I'm a diver... <Yall
> respond -- Hello Richard>

Hello Richard.  Welcome to Scuba-SE.

> It's been 9 days since my last dive... <Yall applaud>

That's more than a week.  We'll hold our applaus until you dive again.

> Now for the scoop...  I got my OW c-card in Aug 2001, have logged 172
> dives since then (89 of which are cave dives).  I enjoy both OW and
> cave diving.  I am Full cave certified, I guess that would be my
> highest c-card.  I am currently helping out with a buddy (Instructor
> that owns a dive shop) and working toward Dive Master.

That's pretty quick progress.  Be careful and keep an eye out for anything
you might have missed while making the quick trip from novice to cave.

> So that is me... I will endeavor to add valid input to this list.

Glad to meet you.  What part of the world are you most often diving in?

Lee