Where in Texas?? I was stationed in El Paso for about 3 years back when I was a new, young troop LOL 1990-1993. Now I'm in Germany. I've been here 10 years straight now and requesting to stay longer LOL. The ocean is quite a drive for us here but in about 10-12 hours driving you can be in Italy, Croatia, Greece, English chanel etc I think you get the idea LOL For now I'll be somewhat satisfied with the lakes and quarries in the area. I certified with SSI so I need 24 dives and 3 specialty courses before summer comes. My girlfriend dives and her dive buddy is an american and an instructor so well I fell into it LOL They keep making jokes about when we go on a dive vacation next year I'll have to wait at 60 ft for them. Ha no way LOL I'll get my AOD before then.
I can't go beyond that level because I'm diabetic but at least I'm allowed to dive since DAN opened it up (with some strict guidelines) for diabetic folks. Dave is a tech diver and my girlfriend is currently working on her search and rescue diving certification.
I grew up in New Hampshire and I've been checking out some of the great dive sites there. I'll be home in Feb but I don't think I'll head into the north atlantic that time of the year LOL
Oh some advice, have more than one hobby so the wife doesn't grasp the full amount you spend on toys LOL I always say "the only difference between the man and the boy is the price of the toy" Just kidding but I know how women can be about we men spending to much on our fun.
