By Josie on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 9:54 pm: |
Well, did dive #3 OK, but had a problem with #4: couldn't manage the Controlled Emergency Breathing Ascent. Bummer!!!
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By Barry Gassert on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:07 pm: |
That's okay, Josie. I hated that one, too. It sounds like you are letting it out too fast.
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By Kelly on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:07 pm: |
Josie, I can only hope that you read this before tomorrow. When you make the "ahhhh" sound, that is all you are supposed to do. It should produce no more than tiny bubbles (ala Don Ho), you only want to resonate the regulator so that the instructor knows your are keeping you airway open.
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By Faith M. Senie on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:21 pm: |
Hi Josie,
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By Susan Feldman on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:22 pm: |
Josie,
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By Josie on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:22 pm: |
Thanks, Kelly, that helps. I understand a little better now. I'll emulate Don Ho (love Hawaiian music!). Off to bed now to make sure I'm good and rested.
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By Carole Baker on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 11:03 pm: |
Tiny bubbles.....in the wine....Go Josie! Carole
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By Northern Exposure on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 1:56 am: |
Josie- had the same problem, till I did this: press your tongue to the back of your teeth and blow out slowly. Takes forever! Good luck...
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By Susan at Bon Bini Divers on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 9:48 am: |
We here at Bon Bini Divers wish to be the first to congratulate Josie on being a brand new diver! She has just completed all her skills, and is enjoying the after-glow (grin), but I'm sure she'll be posting details soon!
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By Peggy Bowen on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:15 am: |
CONGRATULATIONS JOSIE!
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By Cynde Lee on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:21 am: |
WOOOOO HOOOOOO JOSIE....Yeah!!! You did it! I have tears in my eyes
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By Sarah on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:27 am: |
Josie, that's GREAT news, WELL DONE you... Now you can relax and enjoy the diving...
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By Brian Schoepflin on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:27 am: |
JOSIE. WAY TO GO LADY!
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By Linda Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:30 am: |
Yippee!
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By Fiona Rattray on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:52 am: |
Way to go Josie! I had problems with that skill too (breathing out way too much air too fast), but like you, kept persevering. Enjoy your next fun dives!
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By Kelly on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 11:11 am: |
Susan, thanks for posting the good news. A bunch of us have been holding our breaths waiting for news on Josie.
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By Cecil Berry on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 11:33 am: |
All right, Josie, congratulations. The skill that got me was remove and replace my weight belt. 40 lbs of lead in cold water. My mistake was doing it with a snorkle, when I rotated to get the belt back on, I sucked in water, then almost paniced. I calmed down, put the regulator in my mouth and tried again, with some help from my dive buddy, I got it.
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 3:16 pm: |
WAY TO GO-OO-OO, JOSIE!!!!!!
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By Susan Feldman on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 8:14 pm: |
Josie, that's wonderful!
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By Josie on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 8:46 pm: |
Linda & Jake: I especially want to thank you two also. Your efforts on this newsgroup have made all the difference to our returning to Bonaire and feeling so at home here. Without that, I wouldn't have had the incentive to dive, so it's your responsibility that I went through all this anguish!!! (Just kidding --- I feel SO good now)
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By Barry Gassert on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 9:11 pm: |
Josie...WAY TO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Hmmm, I'm 12 hours ahead of everyone, but 12 hours behind the congrats. What a wonderful Thursday morning wakeup to see you were successful
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By Carole Baker on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:21 pm: |
I would like to add my 2 cents, if I could. Congratulations to you Josie...we all knew you could do it. It is simply amazing how folks can help a person pass their certification test via the Internet (and, of course by way of the "live" instructor on Bonaire)with tips, love and support. What a show of support and encouragement. It truly DOES bring tears to one's eyes. Have a ball with the sea creatures now, Josie. You have conquered all. Carole
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By Kerri Freeman on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:50 pm: |
Josie. That's a bit of alright,eh! Go kiss a fish for us, then.....I luv happy endings!!!!
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