Newbie from France!

[Mickyfish]

Hello all!
I'm new to this community, therefore I'd like to introduce myself
I am 30 years old and live near Paris, in France. I've been diving for 15 years and have a PADI Divemaster and 3* CMAS level. I have been studying to be a marine biologist, specializing in coral reef ecology, but had no luck with any paid jobs in that field... :waterwork Only lots of fun and pleasure during internships in nice places (Red Sea and Australia). I'm a journaliste now but I think that the sea is calling me back... and I can't resist I guess!
This summer, I attended a freediving course in Corfu, Greece, organised by the European Diving Club (www.european-divingclub.com based in Germany but looking for more members!) and I'm hooked. I will probably need some freediving training tips in the future.
Well, I had a browse through the forum and found it really neat! I hope I can meet people who share my interests that are: freediving for pleasure more than for performance (although it IS nice to get better!), coral reefs, sharks, underwater videography (which I still have to learn...)
See ya!
Micky without an "e" because I'm a girl

 

[Alison]

Hi Micky without an "e"
Welcome to DB, plenty of tips here, Subaquticus (another member) is also from Paris I believe. You'll have to tell us about your course and how you got on

 

[subaquaticus]

I hope I can meet people who share my interests that are: freediving for pleasure more than for performance (although it IS nice to get better!), coral reefs, sharks, underwater videography (which I still have to learn...)
See ya!
Micky without an "e" because I'm a girl

Salut !

Je te suggère de t'adonner à la lecture des liens suivants...

I wish you a happy reading !

Cheers

François

[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=63427"]New freediving club in Paris[/ame]

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[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=63385"]Dahab[/ame]

http://www.clubdeplongeedu5.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29

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[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=57715"]saltfree in Dahab[/ame]

 

[Rémi]

Héhé, a new frenchy
Welcome

 

[subaquaticus]

This is the French Connection......

 

[Mickyfish]

Well, not quite... I am French AND German! Nobody is perfect! :hmm
Freediving in Dahab sounds awesome, François! Been there quite a few years ago while I was working at the aquarium in Eilat. Indeed good reefs and nice drop-offs.
Alison, my course was really great: 2 weeks with yoga every day and good underwater landscapes to play with (arches, tunnels etc...). Our trainers were Maike Münster (former german freediving champion, a great woman! and Erhard Schulz from the german federation).
For me it was like a rebirth because I hadn't dived for 2 years, but I managed to get down to 25 meters (constant weight) and to succeed in 50 meters dynamic... Not much, but it's a start! Now I have to train... Freediving is really a great way to dive... I've been working underwater for so long (biology and guiding divers) that I forgot how it is to enjoy myself down there

 

[Alison]

I've been working underwater for so long (biology and guiding divers) that I forgot how it is to enjoy myself down there

You know that is (or can be) so true, I think a fair proportion of us have jobs or goals that prevent us from experiencing the joy of the sea, something I realised myself this last week after a couple of weeks just messing about with a mask and snorkel in the med instead of the relentless early morning dives that have become routine this summer.
The course sounds good
French AND German? That will upset them

 

[Ocean Girl]

Héhé, a new frenchy
Welcome

ah! Frenchie means something else where i come from

 

[Groupermadness]

Hi Ocean girl. "Frenchies" They ar'nt made of rubber, only come in Extra large when asked by the girl in the shop "Which size do you require" are they?. :hmm

 

[Ocean Girl]

Hi Ocean girl. "Frenchies" They ar'nt made of rubber, only come in Extra large when asked by the girl in the shop "Which size do you require" are they?. :hmm

oh! in my understanding it means kiss...

bisous!

 

[subaquaticus]

In French, we call that "capotes anglaises" ! (English overcoats)

Highly interesting linguistic debate !

You are all invited to my freediving sessions here :girlie : http://www.clubdeplongeedu5.org/

[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=63427"]New freediving club in Paris[/ame]

the most delicious freediving club in town !!

[ame="http://forums.deeperblue.net/showthread.php?t=63453"]My next static + DNF session...[/ame]

 

[Ocean Girl]

In French, we call that "capotes anglaises" ! (English overcoats)

Highly interesting linguistic debate !

hmmm only my tongue does not have a coat :hmm well depends~!

 

[subaquaticus]

hmmm only my tongue does not have a coat :hmm well depends~!

No comprendo : Thong thief.... que significa ?

Tu eres de Brazil ?

 

[Ocean Girl]

No comprendo : Thong thief.... que significa ?

Tu eres de Brazil ?

a thong is a g-string or a very tiny bikini.. a thong thief... well.. hehehehehe whatever is stealing the thong in that moment rofl

I like it when the beat goes da na da na
Baby make your booty go da na da na
Girl I know you wanna show da na da na
That thong th thong thong thong
I like it when the beat goes da na da na
Baby make your booty go da na da na
Girl I know you wanna show da na da na
That thong th thong thong thong

 

[island_sands]

For a fuller description check this guy out http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0708051thong1.html

What the? rofl

Who wrote that thong song rofl rofl

 

[subaquaticus]

a thong is a g-string or a very tiny bikini.. a thong thief... well.. hehehehehe whatever is stealing the thong in that moment rofl

funny... in French des "thongs" are kind of sandals

g-string.... what does g mean ??

 

[Mickyfish]

What are doing to MY thread??? :naughty

Subaquaticus, it is a pity I don't live in Paris anymore, but maybe some day I'll have time to join U!

 

[subaquaticus]

What are doing to MY thread??? :naughty

Subaquaticus, it is a pity I don't live in Paris anymore, but maybe some day I'll have time to join U!

where do u live ?

 

[island_sands]

funny... in French des "thongs" are kind of sandals

g-string.... what does g mean ??

Francois i looked this up on the net..
http://www.answers.com/topic/g-string

what i want to know, is the how the hell to get a butt like that???

 

[Ocean Girl]

Francois i looked this up on the net..
http://www.answers.com/topic/g-string

what i want to know, is the how the hell to get a butt like that???

island_sands... massage helps to work on cellulite.. running, leg raises and swimming.. i sit at nights with massage oil containing cypress and give myself a good old rubbing.