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On Sunday, July 16, 2000 1:41 AM, Crusty wrote:
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> For example, flying half way round the world and making excessively
> demanding dives as soon as you land can turn a challenging dive into a
> struggle. Perhaps this is no problem for Strike or the SEAL teams
> trained for this :-)
It used to be a struggle for me, too - and then I did a SEAL training
programme!!! :-) (For anyone who's interested, you can read about my
experiences at:
http://www.asian-diver.com/themagazine/counterstrike/12_my_weigh.html
> travel and dive I usually like to arrive a day early to get acclimated
> before the fun starts. This is supposed to be fun, right? :-)
> In any case, some apprehension is a healthy thing before a dive. It
> helps to properly focus your attention on you, your buddy, your
> equipment, and the dive conditions. But if you think it is 'too much'
> for you or you don't 'feel right' about the dive...don't do it. To
> quote a famous Feeesh, 'know your limits and dive with in them.' I have
> nothing but respect for you and Tim at calling the dive. You can be my
> SOB (same ocean buddies) anytime!
Sherry! I'd like to echo Crusty's comments. Saying, "NO" often requires
far more courage than caving in to peer pressure - and it helps you to enjoy
diving more! :-)
Strike
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