Saved the dive trip

[BlindAltezza]

I just wanted to say that it is nice to know there are some really nice people diving out there. I had planned a dive trip and my buddie couldnt make it at the last minute. I had already driven to Cave country so canceling was not an option. I happened across some cool guys who let me tag along in Peacock on Sat. ( thanks guys!) Also met up with another group who let me dive with them on Sun. ( Thanks to you guys too!) Everyone was really friendly and eager to help out. Just thought thier actions were noteworthy on the forum. I know they aren't the only cool people diving in caves, and I appreciate the cave diving community as a whole. The dive trip was a success.
Thanks,


And to the cavern divers I met, keep up the diving. It was great meeting you all as well.

[sea2summit]

90% of the time 10% of all cave divers will help out.

[Sludge]

And the other 10% of the time 90% will.

[cavedivingwoman]

and we're all quick witted and kind 100% of the time.

[FW]

and we're all quick witted and kind 100% of the time.

You must know different cavedivers than I do

[Skorpiov]

And such a good looking bunch too...

[shagyluke]

And such a good looking bunch too...

You must know different cavers than I do

[Wizard]

Cave shops are the only places I've seen that will loan you something you forgot or broke and simply say "Have fun".
Years ago 4 of us went diving and everyone thought the other guy brought a primary reel. We were loaned one without a deposit or a note from my mom.
A couple of years before a first stage blew a seat and Rennaker loaned me one having never seen me before. I took it back after we got through with class and a week later he sent me back my reg repaired at no charge. He would not let me even pay shipping. I make it a point to send people to places like that and spend all the money I can at the cave shops. You will never see an OW shop with a heart that big.
Cave divers for the most part are a big family, of coarse there are a few cousins you never really miss if they aren't there.

[ScubaRob]

A couple of years before a first stage blew a seat and Rennaker loaned me one having never seen me before.

Bill is a great guy. He loaned me a light head one time. He didn't really know me either.

[cavewoman]

Cave shops are the only places I've seen that will loan you something you forgot or broke and simply say "Have fun".
Years ago 4 of us went diving and everyone thought the other guy brought a primary reel. We were loaned one without a deposit or a note from my mom.
A couple of years before a first stage blew a seat and Rennaker loaned me one having never seen me before. I took it back after we got through with class and a week later he sent me back my reg repaired at no charge. He would not let me even pay shipping. I make it a point to send people to places like that and spend all the money I can at the cave shops. You will never see an OW shop with a heart that big.
Cave divers for the most part are a big family, of coarse there are a few cousins you never really miss if they aren't there.

When my husband and I owned a shop (mostly recreational open water training) we often loaned regs and other bits to people at no charge if they had a charter blow out and didn't want to miss out on a chance to dive, or had equipment in for service. We also often included extras in their rental gear at no charge, so if they rented regs, BC, tanks, wetsuit, we would include weights, gloves, a light that sort of thing free of charge. We looked at it as good for business because we didn't nickle and dime people. Many of them ended up returning to us for rental and other services even though we didn't provide charters from our shop.

Heck, there were plenty of times I loaned my own personal gear out to students wanting to try the wing and harness setup just to see what it was like compaired to the jacket BCs.