Happy Birthday Mark T

Happy birthday Mark, hope you have a good one

Marty

Happy 40th Birthday Mark. I hope you have a fantastic day

Happy birfday old boy....

Happy Birthday Mark :)

Happy birthday mate and enjoy your break :)

happy 40th dude...................................

Happy Birthday!!!

Thanx guys..................ah well, they say that life begins at 40.....we'l have to wait and see .........just back from Egypt....scuba diving and snorkeling in the Red sea.......Fab !

thanx again guys

Oh you lucky sod! Any pics to share? What a fab holiday and way to kick off the new 'life beginning'

Yep, i totaly agree........well recommended..... a completely tranquil and beautiful different world entirely......i keep marine fish from the Red sea, but swimming with them is realy something else ! Will get pics up when things get back to normal here

You're a lucky sod indeed, what a way to spend your birthday

Oops, missed this thread here. Happy belated birthday Mark. Did you run into any trouble whilst in Egypt?

Thanx marty, it was indeed

Thanx lisa....no, we were in Sharm el sheikh, which is 6 hrs away by car, and heavily secured tourist destination....so we were safe, although the pyramids and nile excursion was cancelled, as Kairo was a no go area due to the unrest.....but the place is amazing, and the red sea.....underwater paradise.......never experienced such calm and diversity in 1 place.......im going back as soon as i can to get my open water diving qualification....can dive anywhere in the world after i obtain this

That sounds amazing Mark. I've always wanted to do something like this along with the entire Dolphin thing, I just need to get over my crippling fear or water and learn how to swim first

I really look forward to the photos when you guys are settled.

I haven't got to the open water diving level yed, i'm still at open water drowning

Likewise! I'm terrified in water. Did dive training as part of my adventure instructor training in Galway yrs ago, and keep meaning to do the open water diving cert, but keep making excuses. I found diving a really scary but brilliant experience, felt like I was suffocating, and the whole breathing thing takes so much concentration.

I'm not a good swimmer either. I used to be alriight, gor a fright while water skiing and have been making excuses to stay away from water ever since!

It realy is an amazing experience, but if you have a real fear of the feeling of suuffocation or clostraphobia, diving wouldnt be recommended....and controlling your breathing is a must, as our unvoluntary muscle movement controls the breathing via our nose, which you have to completely switch off and control all breathing through your mouth........but after the initial 15 mins your body slowly adjusts,,,,,,the key is to relax, stay calm and breath deeply but slowly.......its the most amazing experience....thoroughly recommended ......Red Sea rocks !