Yesterday we did our last 2 open water dives at a local lake, (Lake Pleasant near Erie Pa.).
The previous weekend we did our first 3 dives including 'Skin Diver Skills' so I was happy to hear "That's it,..You are officially Certified" from my instructor as he shook my hand! I felt like a kid in a candy store!
Most of my classmates had opted to take up AOW so were anticipating more dives before the weather closes in.
Unlike the previous week at a local quarry in the rain the weather was perfect. Visability was great and we found some artifacts on the bottom. We swam upon an old wood boat and my instructor took the opportunity to pick it clean of fishing lures.
Now I need to get equipped to avoid paying the rental fees each time I go diving. The LDS has a layaway plan to stretch things out over this winter. I'll use it to purchase my wetsuit and reg. The next time I dive I'll try a back float BC.
Celebrations last night made for a vacation day today....