Looking for a dive buddy

Hi!
As some of you may know I put together dive trips. It started when I was a lone diver in need of a buddy. I figured there must be more divers out there like me.
I got to the point where I was tired of paying the divemaster to be my buddy. Even though they were always worth it, I knew there had to be another way.
Well, I started the dive division of my travel business, and things really took off.
Now I have a group of 13,(so far) going to Bonaire. It's our third group trip. We leave March 17th to the 24th, 2001.
It's single divers from all over the world, meeting in one place to have fun and dive.
A woman from Saskatchewan, Canada, just joined the group and I need a woman diver to pair her with.
If you're serious please write back. No jokers please.
Thanks, and dive the planet.

Natasha,

I thought if anyone, you might know the answer to this one...

Quite a few people have emailed me and asked if we know if a setup for "Seniors" going on dive trips... Do you know of any?

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King N,
Hm, to me the word "seniors" doesn't apply to scuba divers. There's really no age with scuba. I do have 3 divers in their 50's going on the Bonaire trip.
Any age is welcome on my trips, as long as people are there to have fun, meet life long friends, and Dive, Dive, Dive.
Ask them what they mean by classifiying themsleves as 'seniors'. Over 65? Most of the people in my group are in their 40's(10) but there are always a few in their 20's (3) 30's (2) and 50's(3) in the 2001 group so far.
I'd love to help them.
Pass my name along!

Natasha,

Ok, cool, I will do that! That really does help alot... I like to try to answer everyone as best I can and this one had me spinning my wheels going nowhere.

Thanks Again ...

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Hey, I am in my 50's and go off to the Caribbean, Cozumel, Hawaii, Micronesia, etc. four times a year for about 80 dives. There is nothing that I know of that says one has to vegetate after he or she turns 50. I plan to dive for at least 20 more years--anyone ever heard of J. Cousteau? His beard was not dyed white! My hair is not yet grey, but even when it turns that shade, I will still be strapping on the tank, doing a big stride and going under the waves to hunt for the perfect picture.

Joewr

Joewr,
I'm speaking for myself, and probably King N. I think we both feel scuba is for all ages. 10 to 100 are now enjoying the sport.
I always tease my family and say when I'm ready to die I'm taking the reg out, and leave me down there for fish food.
Great way to go, huh?

joewr,

Believe me, when I say "seniors" I mean it with great respect! I understand your point Natasha but for me I dont mind the term "seniors" one bit, in fact, I look forward to those days... Maybe it was the way I was raised but I was always taught to respect my elders, and as I got older I now understand why. They have put their time in, they have gone the long haul, so for me, "seniors" is a term of respect, an honorary position that is earned by putting in their time.

In biblical times, the elders of a community were revered and "honored", they believed that "wisdom was in the grey haired man"... And I will tell you this much, if any of you havent, youre missing out by not diving with them, especially the "Divers from way back"! Wow! Do they have some of the most facinating experiences to share!

In many ways I envy them, they experienced the oceans in a condition none of us will ever know. Instead of stories of wrecked reefs and depleted sealife, they will make you envious with stories of plentiful grandure!

I think it is easy to see where I stand, all one has to do is take a stroll through the site the SSN has built for them!
ScubaHistory.com

The site above is dedicated to our "Senior Divers" and what they have done for us and the Industry. Believe it or not, not all but most of them are still with us today, and you know what is even more amazing? Most of them Dive more than I do! And these are not your "Weekend Warriors" by any means... These are "Real Divers", through and through, they have a true passion for the sport!

Case in point: - Walt Deas ... He and his wife Jean will make you tired just reading the articles but leave you amazed especially after checking out all the photos of a era almost lost to time...

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What d'ye mean exactly by seniors?
I'm 53 an just a young pup! In fact I'm leading a trip to Akumal 17-24 March (24 divers - I think we have 6 or 8 slots left if anyone's interested - murchison@bellsouth.net)
Rick

Rick,
When I hear the term seniors I think of someone over 65. Although I am King N's senior being 42 years old, and I believe he is 30, I am far from being his senior in diving.
I have under 100 dives logged and he has 10's of thousands.
So I also am confused my the term Senior.
I am some people's senior by age, but not by dive experience.
Like I said before, in my eyes age makes no difference with scuba. It's not really a sport that can't 'age' with you. Of course Cousteau is a prime example. And I will be meeting his son Jean Michel at DEMA. (not that I'm a name dropper) Ha! I believe Jean Michel is somewhere in his 50's and I doubt he feels like a senior, but I'll ask him.
Of course he is a senior diver by experience. Is it me, or are we running around in circles here?