I drive to Lake Rawlings regularly. Next weekend will make 3 of the last 4. Since I don't have anyone else in my family right now who dives, I pretty much hang around the dock looking for a group to dive with. Last time I waited 2.5 hours before my first dive and only got 2 dives in the whole day. That is my fault because I hesitate to ask groups that look like students, and most groups are. I have found that many instructors don't want someone else around, and I completely understand that. Having a buddy would make the trips much more productive and allow many more dives.
I have been diving for 2 years, have 59 dives so far, and just completed my Rescue Diver cert. I expect to start DM training in the next few weeks.
I continue to work on my trim, with my goal being able to hang upside down without flipping over. I have many more things to work on, like navigation, but that is a big one for me. Last year my buoyancy was near perfect; I could hover still with no issues, but I lost about 150 pounds over the last year, and continue to lose, so my buoyancy is all messed up now. That is basic stuff, so we may be working on the same issues.
When I go for a weekend I camp there and usually have a few of my kids come along.