Hey friends I just receive my C-card.

[Bobbert]

That's great Matt, That is a good feeling. :P

[Elliot]

I am very impressed. Congratulations.

-Elliot

[Corigan]

I know I posted this on another forum, but congrats Matt! You Da Man!

Matt

[trident1977]

Congratulations !!! It is great to see perseverance despite obstacles and challenges in life. This type of determination is something that all of us could us in life. Congratulations again and welcome to the brotherhood.

[firedawg226]

Way to go Matt!!! Congrats on the first in a long line of cert's. You are an inspiration, and you show more determination and desire than some students i have seen in the past.

Mr. J.E., i applaud you and your stance and further stand with you in saying that Matt is more than welcome to post as he pleases on this forum. I also would like to commend you for your thoughtfulness towards Matt.
Matt , you are true human spirit and we should all be blessed to have you as a friend.
Take care pal and keep us updated.

[Cave Ranger]

Maybe you can post this on Scubabaord.com, this is a cave diving forum...

mart

Hey Thanks for being out there Mart. With you people like you around I can feel like less of an A-Hole after some of my postings.
The next time your walking (or prancing) to one of those Amsterdam "Coffee Houses" maybe you could take the time to slow up a bit and kick a few Puppies along the way!!!
You owe Matt an apology. Thanks for jumping on em early, J.E.

Sorry about that Matt. I had to vent. It's just my nature.

Congrats!!! On your certification. As far as I'm concerned it doesn't matter what any of our certification levels are, you've already surpassed most everyone on this forum as a true "Original Explorer".
Keep up the great work but more importantly........Your a bonafide Scuba Diver now!! You gotta have fun!!

Happy Off-gassing.

Merle

[crawford]

Congratulations, Matt. Way to persevere, I absolutely love your spirit.

Take care.

[DR2K]

Congratulations!!!

You are a real trooper, an inspiration and example for all of us. You are great!!!

Take care and lots of safe diving.

ED

[MattTheAquaman]

Great to hear from all my great Cave Diver friends and thanks for all your support. Without you guys I would not have got this far. It is great to be part of this on line family. You Cave Divers are awesome, but not the guy JE took care of. I think he needs to go back to class 101 on tactfulness. LOL. Well Friday was not a good dive, next time it will be a lot better. A good diver knows when things aren't going well to try again another time.

As for my OW the plans are still full speed ahead. I well be coming down to FL in November. I well be at DEMA through the 10 - 11. I well be at Key Largo 13 - 15. I hope to meet some of you in person when I get there.

Safe diving Matt.

[Genesis]

Awesome - looking forward to seeing 'ya with an OW card....