Hi folks, my name is my user name so that's out of the way. I took a cruise in Feb. 2006 and saw they were offering the PADI open water course while on board. I had always wanted to dive so I took the plunge and signed up. It was a wonderful decision and we did our confined water skills on the ship and then took our open water in Playa Del Carma and Cozumel. Kinda hooked me and cost alot of money buying new stuff when I got home but it is my newest passion. Anyway, just joined the local dive club and signed up for a few more courses. I'm retired after 28 years as a police officer in Bartlett, Tn. and live on Sardis Lake, Ms. on 105 acres with horses, cows, dogs, ducks and cats. I hope to dive Crystal Springs Florida in June and go on another cruise in December. Anyway, hello to all.