Thank you all for the advice on masks and gear for the newby. I found someone who will do the mask and found an excellent dive shop for the rest of my gear. When the mask comes back I will let all know how it went. I had almost lost hope. Thanks again, Susan ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------