Post by SeaRat on Feb 6, 2006 20:17:25 GMT -8
I looked with amusement that my description on this site became the "Scuba God." I decided not to address it for awhile, and simply enjoy the designation, but now's the time to talk about it. I really don't consider myself to be a "scuba god," as that implies that all I do is scuba, and that I'm an expert on everything. Well, you know what an "expert" is; "ex" is worn-out and a "spurt" is a little drip, so in some ways I could be called a worn-out little drip of a diver too. I've had my share of dives, but diving has always held my fourth position in priorities. The priorities for my life in order are:
1. Wife and family; this is why I solo dive so much. There are too many other conflicts with family and wife's schedule.
2. My faith is right up there, but church activities do take a back seat to family activities.
3. Job--which is why I am writing this right now.
4. Diving and other activities (bicycling, photography, hiking and walking, canoeing to name most of them). For my diving, I like tinkering with equipment, and am developing what I hope to be a new way of underwater swimming currently. I also like to observe the aquatic life, and photograph them, and cannot wait until High Rocks again becomes available. The Pacific Dive Club will be diving at Clear Lake this summer, and I'll probably post that as a vintage dive later.
So the term "scuba god" did come as a surprise. I would like to suggest to Linda that if this is based on the number of posts, that some other designation be used. Maybe "Vintage Aquanaut" would be appropriate.
But none of this is the entire reason for this post. I must take a leave, a sabbatical, if you will, from posting here. The reason is that I've just had quite a change of my job, and I now have an opportunity that I did not think would ever again come my way. The division of my company has not done well, and I was to be put into what the company calls the "Talent Mobility Pool," which meant that I would be out of a job. But I wanted to continue to work in professional safety, and so I've taken a lateral transfer into a different division as an industrial hygienist. I've also worked hard since November to got an application in to be able to take the Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) exam through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Today, I received notice that my application has been accepted. That's great nows, but it also means that I, at age 60, now need to study my head off to pass this board examination. So while I've really enjoyed the discussions here, I must sign off for awhile, and really, really concentrate those brain cells that are left (and I think most are still there) to take and pass this exam.
So, happy diving to you, and I'll talk to you again this summer.
John
1. Wife and family; this is why I solo dive so much. There are too many other conflicts with family and wife's schedule.
2. My faith is right up there, but church activities do take a back seat to family activities.
3. Job--which is why I am writing this right now.
4. Diving and other activities (bicycling, photography, hiking and walking, canoeing to name most of them). For my diving, I like tinkering with equipment, and am developing what I hope to be a new way of underwater swimming currently. I also like to observe the aquatic life, and photograph them, and cannot wait until High Rocks again becomes available. The Pacific Dive Club will be diving at Clear Lake this summer, and I'll probably post that as a vintage dive later.
So the term "scuba god" did come as a surprise. I would like to suggest to Linda that if this is based on the number of posts, that some other designation be used. Maybe "Vintage Aquanaut" would be appropriate.
But none of this is the entire reason for this post. I must take a leave, a sabbatical, if you will, from posting here. The reason is that I've just had quite a change of my job, and I now have an opportunity that I did not think would ever again come my way. The division of my company has not done well, and I was to be put into what the company calls the "Talent Mobility Pool," which meant that I would be out of a job. But I wanted to continue to work in professional safety, and so I've taken a lateral transfer into a different division as an industrial hygienist. I've also worked hard since November to got an application in to be able to take the Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) exam through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Today, I received notice that my application has been accepted. That's great nows, but it also means that I, at age 60, now need to study my head off to pass this board examination. So while I've really enjoyed the discussions here, I must sign off for awhile, and really, really concentrate those brain cells that are left (and I think most are still there) to take and pass this exam.
So, happy diving to you, and I'll talk to you again this summer.
John
So if you really want to be a "Vintage Aquanaut", I can do that.
