Well, it turns out this is going to be a NAUI class, and my instructor
claims he's taught everything, but likes NAUI because it gives him the
freedom to go over and above what's in the book and what's expected of him.

Right now I know more about the bends than I care to, but learned a lot
about buoyancy and pressure that was not in any of the NAUI or PADI  books
I've got.

Tomorrow:  In the pool.  I'll keep you posted in this thread as to how it
goes.

His name is Terry Danko, and he teaches mostly at the University of
Colorado.  Said if any of us have problems just show up at his next class
wherever it is to finish up -- no charge.  Same with refresher courses.

If all goes well I'll be in the Blue Hole at the end of the month.  Terry
said there are a lot of other places to dive and get your OW certification,
but the Blue Hole is more like "really" diving and that's the experience he
wants the class to have.

One of his theories is that when you need your buddy they won't be around to
help, so you really need to be self sufficient and be able to solve your own
problems.  He also said don't expect him to come and help you immediately
when you are having problems.  A lot of scuba is solving problems, and you
are going to need to work some of these things out on your own.

Sounds good.  Stay tuned.

Sheldon