Hi Tony,

> I feel my comfort level is 
> high enough now to take the step, but It's not something I want to do by 
> myself.  How can I begin to wonder into the 150 to 200 foot range?  I am 
> limited on my access to get to these places!  I looking for suggestions 
> from anybody!

Well, you certainly seem to have a good attitude about it (but I already
knew that). Except if I were you, I wouldn't jump straight to the 150-200
range.  We go out to the 100-foot hole pretty regularly.  Outside the hole
there's a ledge to 125 feet. Why don't you come along with us out there
sometimes (after this giant south swell dies down, of course). I'm not
totally convinced that a person necessaruly needs to do a lot of deeper
air dives before moving on to trimix, just a lot of experience in the
appropriate conditions.  Being comfortable underwater is one of the most
important things, because it allows you to stay calm in a stressful
situation.  What you need is to be comfortable with stressful situations
(no, I don't mean deliberately put your life in jeopardy).

> P.S. I'm waiting to hear the god news about you and Lisa!!!! Let me know 
> how everything goes!!!

Thanks. She's due next week, but we're expecting any day. I'll let you know.

Talk to you soon,
Rich

Richard Pyle
deepreef@bi*.bi*.ha*.or*
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"WHATEVER happens to you when you willingly go underwater is
COMPLETELY and ENTIRELY your own responsibility! If you cannot
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