The kids were at a total loss as to what to get me for Christmas-until last night. I found out that a very reputable scuba diving school is offering certification for $100.00, including classroom materials and swimming pool equipment rental, down from $300. I'm going to check it out this afternoon, but as I understand it, I don't have to rent more equipment until the open water part in the spring. With that, I have a choice of Florida, the Gulf Coast, or Lake Ouachita down the interstate

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Scuba diving has always been on my bucket list, so I'm hoping mightily it's on the level. Maybe 2013 is looking up already

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