Ally, Scotland

14 September 2011

Thank you for ANOTHER fantastic weeks diving with you guys in September.

There were a number of highlights of the week none more-so than the G.O.D Squad (Grumpy Old Divers) reunion. To lay on an away day for the three of us was a fantastic gesture and very much appreciated by us all. Andy as always was a great host and we left Las Eras and El Raton very happy divers. I have attached a photo of us 3 old salts saluting you!! Being a Squaddie (me being very much junior member in experience and age) is a real hoot and a bit of an honour. Speedy Dave and I are all in agreement you guys are tops.

I must also take my hat (ok neoprene hood) off to Lucy of Shut-up & Dive she joined us for a dive at Pal Mar Cave. This was without doubt one of the best dives I have ever had. So many Moray Eels and sea life it was spectacular. Just to crown things off the biggest Bull Atlantic Ray I have ever seen and all captured on film. I would recommend Lucy and Bretts films to any of your customers as great value and a wonderful memento to look back on.

And so onto what I consider AQMs strongest suit..........safety. We set out to do a drift dive at Baranco with a good old swell and current running. Unfortunately I was last off the boat and furthers from the anchor line. By the time I got there I was pretty tired and breathing hard. On descent I started to feel 'just not right'. Thanks to my training I took the decision to abort my dive and signaling to my dive buddy went back to the boat. On arrival Andy could not have been more sympathetic or supportive. Always better to feel crap on the boat wishing you were diving than to feel crap diving and wishing you were on the boat............I felt supported and my decision vindicated. Great training from Aquamarina avoided what could have been a sticky situation for me.

I had the opportunity to talk to many of your guests and one thing that came out was the quality of the facilities, the friendliness and great fun that was always promoted and the professionalism of the dive team.

Cant wait to see you all again in December............better get some chocolate santas for the girls

Best Regards Ally