Hi Jim,
 
As a Brazilian, I'm not an expert in Panhandle diving sites, but before you
sign on the dotted line, let me tell you some Brazilian jokes about boats.
 
People say that, regarding boats, you have two main pleasures: one when you
buy it and another when you sell it. :-))
 
The experts say that better than owning a boat, is to give a boat to your
best friend. Why? He'll do all the maintenance and cleaning, will pay the
gas and the marina fees, and won't be able to say no every time you want to
spend a weekend enjoying the marvelous gift you gave him. ;-))
 
All the best. Enjoy your new toy.
 
Eduardo Moreira
Brasilia, Brazil
 
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Assunto:  [CONCH-L] Panhandle Dive Sites
 
Okay group, when we are done discussing Homo sapiens (that odd, perplexing
creature), maybe I could get some of you to slip me a little insider
information. We live in Tallahassee, Florida and are now close to buying a
boat (well, the bank is buying it, but they will let us use it). I was
wondering if any of you had any experience diving in the Florida Panhandle
area. I have heard the diving is pretty good off Destin, but there seems to
be little information available on other areas. Before we sign on the dotted
line, I'd love to get some feedback from some of you who may have done some
diving in the area. As an example: How far offshore do you need to go to get
to the good spots? Generally, how is the visibility? Stuff like that.
Well, I would like to thank in advance any and all who respond. I will state
again that finding Conch-L is one of the best things that's happened to me.
I have met some wonderful people already and will probably get to know many
more over time. I hope I will one day be able to contribute as much to the
group as I have gotten from being a subscriber.
Thanks again!
Jim Miller
Tallahassee, Florida