By Josie on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 12:50 pm: |
Yes, Yes, Yes, I DID ITTTT...... Boy do I feel better now. Thanks to Manunita's patience and kindness, I managed the Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent on my third try.
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By sherry baker on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 1:20 pm: |
WAY TO GO JOSIE!! we are all happy for you
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By Leigh Ann on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 1:56 pm: |
Congratulations Josie!
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By Niki Harris on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 2:00 pm: |
Three cheers! Or maybe 3000 cheers!!
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 3:09 pm: |
WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!
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By mary pequinot on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 5:13 pm: |
Hey Josie,
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By Kay Powers on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 6:40 pm: |
CONGRATULATIONS JOSIE!! Enjoy the rest of your dives this week.
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By Rebecca Conkright on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 8:19 pm: |
We will expect to see you at Small Wall - you must have your mug captured...it will make your trip complete.
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By Josie on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 8:40 pm: |
I'll be connecting with Jake to see when I can schedule the Small Wall dive with him. If I can, I'll give you advance notice!!.
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By Carole Baker on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 10:20 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 - 10:41 pm: |
Josie, from a girl scared of water to a merbabe. As they'd say over 'ome. That's a bit of allright, Crumpet! There's a lot of tough in that tiny package! Congratulations!
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By Faith M. Senie on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 11:24 pm: |
Woo hoo! Excellent! Congratulations, Josie -- we knew you could do it...
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By Hazel Scharosch on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 10:01 am: |
Josie, you are an inspiration! Wonderful news! Now all that's left for you to do is update your BonaireTalk profile!
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By Josie on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 1:19 pm: |
Hazel, thanks for the profile update reminder. Just did it!!
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By Cecil Berry on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 3:21 pm: |
Josie, you need to update the profile picture also, a smile at 40' is what you need. Have fun with Ellen and Erwin, I'm still in lust for Ellen's camera.
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By DIVER DEBBI on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 10:45 pm: |
Congratulations Josie !!!! Can't wait to see you on the underwater web cam..the rite of passage for all of us on Bonairetalk....may you have many safe dives...It's the start of Josie's Excellent Adventure
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By Ellen Muller on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 11:34 pm: |
As promised, here are some pictures from Josie's first dive as a certified diver. Congratulations, Josie!
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By 1Nancy on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 12:02 am: |
Congratulations Josie! I've been reading your story and could relate because when I got certified in 1973 I was also apprehensive and back then we didn't even have to do a free ascent as part of certification. Take heart though, it gets easier,& the more you are in the water, the more comfortable you become. Since certification I've been in all sorts of diving conditions in many different places and each new experience negotiated successfully builds confidence .Have fun and be in the water as much as possible even if it's only skindiving! 1Nancy (other half of 2Nancys).
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By 2Nancys on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 9:21 am: |
Josie, I want to add my congrats also. I have been following your great adventure with interest. I have always wanted to dive, but never followed through (my exhusband said it was unnatural to breathe under water)! Now I am on the bummer side of 55 and think I've waited too long. It is so wonderful to see someone follow their dreams despite fear and trepidation. Good for you, Josie. Will be in Bonaire to snorkel in less than a month. Can't wait.
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By Cecil Berry on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 10:59 am: |
Josie, I think we found your new profile picture. The bottom right one would be perfect, it's a snorkle picture but the background is to good to pass up.
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By Cynde Lee on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 2:24 pm: |
I agree with you Cecil, that water clarity is making me wiggle in my seat...I can't wait!!!
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By Carole Baker on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 5:07 pm: |
Josie, you are the best photo ever posted on this board! No one can beat that great smile.....I feel so happy for you....relax and enjoy yourself, now. I agree, the bottom right shot would be great for your Profile. Carole
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By Josie on Friday, August 17, 2001 - 10:11 pm: |
See the new profile picture. Went with the snorkel shot, perfect tropical island feel.
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By Kay Powers on Saturday, August 18, 2001 - 1:35 am: |
Josie, It's been so exciting following your adventure. Again congratulations. I don't think you could have chosen a better place than Bonaire to be comfortable underwater!! Love your profile photo.
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