Many times people ask “how did you get started SCUBA diving?” Well, let me tell you, SCUBA Diving was not something I thought I would ever want to do. How it started, Grady won classes at a charity auction so he and his brother took classes. They became Open Water SCUBA Divers. Several months later,
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One of the most asked questions if wanting to learn to SCUBA Dive is “what about sharks”? What about them? Sharks are an awesome and wondrous sight to see. There are over 440 known species of sharks. However, we only get to see a few of these while Scuba Diving. Nurse Sharks Nope, they don’t
Diving every month…..why would anyone living in the Midwest dive every month? In the words of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, “I’ll tell you – I don’t know. But it’s a tradition…” I was certified to dive in July 2003, then dove in Beaver Lake in August and Hawaii in September. Beaver Lake again
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What if I don’t like SCUBA Diving? Let’s ask this, have you tried it? How do I get started? Come in and sign up for classes starting soon. Do I need to purchase all of my equipment for classes? No, only need to purchase boots and snorkel. The rest of the classes, we strongly urge
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This trip should have been called, the Whose who of sick people. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but not by much. There were 39 people who were able to make the trek this year and sadly there were 4 who were unable at the last minute. Every day you were unsure who
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Since we’re focusing on “travel” this month… and we have a huge group that is either a) in Cozumel or b) on their way to Cozumel to dive in WARM waters… let’s talk about the group that braved the cold waters of New Year’s Day. What? New Year’s Day? Well, it has been brought to
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Happy Wednesday Thursday Morning. I believe that fall has sprung! It’s been cool mornings, maybe cool afternoons or maybe warmer afternoons. Warmer as in warmer than the morning! We also have the beautiful foliage coming around plus the leaves falling off the trees. I believe Fall is here. Now, bring back summer! Summer means diving
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Let’s talk Underwater Pumpkin Carving today. As you know, the 21st annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving is approaching quickly! Like faster than quickly if that’s even possible. Did you realize we’re into the last 90 days of the year already? How on earth did that happen? But focus… The Underwater Pumpkin Carving… Sunday, October 14, 2018,
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Welcome to the recap of Mermet Springs 2018… or should we call it Gordon isn’t welcome on this diving adventure 2018. If you don’t remember or know what I’m referring to, take a look at this post! Hurricane Gordon made its way all the up to Metropolis, Illinois. But, my friends, that didn’t stop us
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Can you believe we are just a little over a week out from the annual Mermet Springs trip? Who is ready for cold water diving and Fat Edd’s? {raises hand} Even though I’m not a fan of the cold water diving… With Labor Day coming up, now is a good time to start thinking about
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