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DAN Divers Alert Network
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The July Edition                                                                          2010
 
July's cover is a photo of the "We skipped work to go diving" group...   On Wed. the 23rd of June they all decided to take a day off an visit Haigh Quarry midweek.   If you haven't been to Haigh midweek you're missing some GREAT diving.  The best in parking... the best in viz... the best of everything...  If you'd like to do a 'midweek Haigh run' and need a dive buddy, we'd like to suggest you leave a post on Deep Blue Adventure's facebook page...   there are 91 'friends of Deep Blue Adventure' now and the number is growing... 
 
On the 26th Lisa Strickland and Frank DeYoung got one step closer to their Divemaster rating by spending a day working on the Strode Lake mapping project.   What we're trying to do is map the underwater topology of the lake and the location of all of the 'stuff' in it.   Doing a 'mapping project' is a part of the PADI requirements for DM.   Both Lisa and Frank commented that 'it was really cool"... until they had to fight their way through weeds in the shallows to get that 'last measurement'...  Well done guys... 
 
By this time those who went on this year's Bonaire Trip should be back...  we're waiting to see the cool pics that always come back from there... 
  
 
The pool is always open!
The Deep Blue Dive Crew
 
 
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More Important DEEP BLUE Events!

   The 2010 St. Jude Telethon will be held in the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall on August 7, 2010, starting at 6:30 p.m.  This is an annual fund drive in support of the St. Jude Children's Hospitals...   Deep Blue's Steve and Lori Bishop will be on the phones taking pledges starting around 9:30 pm...  if you'd like to help with this effort and say 'Hi" to Steve or Lori ... turn on your T.V.   get the number and give them a call...  both St. Judes and Deep Blue Adventure  would be grateful.

 
 

Schedule your OPEN WATER Certification DIVES!! 

  Many of you took class over the winter months and have been patiently waiting for things to warm up so you can finish up and get your certification.  Well the water temps are getting better and better.   If you haven't finished up your Open Water dives call us and we can set up a time to get it done.  Your certification card is waiting on you!!! 
 
 
NEW ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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We at Deep Blue Adventure and happy and proud to announce that James (JR) Winkler  has completed his work to become a PADI Assistant Instructor. After many hours of class and practical work in the classroom, pool and open water I can say great job JR. So when you see him next congratulate him a job well done. I bet you can follow his progress even further so keep an eye on him.
 
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 Note:  This is also Steve's first "Assistant Instructor" certification since he became an IDC Staff Instructor and became authorized to certify at this level...  congradulations to Steve as well!
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Looking for a dive buddy for a quick trip to Haigh Quarry or Strode?  Post it up on Deep Blue Adventure's Facebook Page!
 
 
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CONTINUING EDUCATION 
 
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  If you've ever thought about becoming Rescue Diver Certified, now is the time to start clearing your calendar... we've got a Rescue Diver Course scheduled to begin JULY 14TH...  this is the most useful skill set you can have that we hope you'll never have to use.   But... it's also an incredible way to take your SCUBA skills and diving confidence to a whole new level.
 
 
 
It is also a prerequiste if you're thinking about Divemaster!!!
 
Whether you are learning new skills... or just refreshing old ones...  continuing education is something we as divers need to continuously think about... not only for ourselves... but for the benefit or our 'dive buddies'... regardless of who they may turn out to be.
DEEP BLUE ADVENTURES...  
 
 
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WHITE STAR                        GILBOA                               PORTAGE 
 
Bull Shoals 2
 
 
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BONAIRE 2010
 
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'because the pool is ALWAYS open'
 
  
DIVE-A-MONTH July!!!  
We're putting the final touches on the "Three Quarries" trip...  this is going to be an extended trip out to Ohio to take a shot at diving White Star, Gilboa and Portage Quarrys.   We're going to be looking for a hotel in a central location between the three as a base of operations but you can camp... do one or two of the quarries... or ad-lib your own intinerary.  Should be a lot of fun.
 
...are you in?? 
 
Dive-a-Month dives are open to anybody who wants to pack their gear and head out with us.  Basic requirement is a sense of adventure and a willingness to make some road trips. 
 
Occasionally we need to make advanced reservations...  letting us know early that you're interested in a particular trip is extremely helpful.
 
Care to join us??? 
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Upcoming Scuba Events:puddlediver
 
 July 25th... The Jim Haigh Memorial dive at Haigh Quarry. 
This is always a fun time.  Give some thought to attending this year and showing your support and appreciation to Tina, her staff and a facility that has supported the midwest dive community for so long.
 
August 13 - 15th  -   Portage Quarry   (Bowling Green - Ohio)   The FIFTH annual International Legends of Diving Festival...  Every year Portage Quarry honors the legends of our sport.  Enjoy a weekend of presentations, events, contests, raffles, movies and a swap meet.  Past honorees have included Bob Croft, Nick Icorn, Zale Parry, Dr. Sam Miller and Bob Meistrell.
 
June Observances:  Air Conditioning Appreciation Days (7/3 - 8/15), National "Doghouse Repairs" Month, National Grilling Month, National Hot Dog Month and National Women's Motorcycle Month...  then we have Be Nice to New Jersey Week (4-10), Sports Cliche' Week (11-17) and National Ventriloquism Week (6-19).  ... and finally, Zip Code Day (1st), I Forgot Day (2nd), Dont' Step on a Bee Day (10th), Gummi Worm Day (15th), Rat Catcher's Day (22nd) and Cheesecake Day (30th)...  something for EVERYONE...
 
   
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bonaire diversJune's "Dive-a-Month" -    
 
 
This month's "Dive-a-Month" was the annual Bonaire Trip.   This year saw some of the regulars making the journey... some new folks making the journey... and SOME who actually finished up their certification in the warm waters and balmy breezes of Bonaire.
 
Les has some beautiful pictures and he and John are currently busy putting together the trip video.
 
Welcome back to all our travelers...
 
... the pool is ALWAYS open
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Sincerely,
The Deep Blue Dive Crew
THIS MONTH'S DIVE PLAN
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DEEP BLUE Adventures!!!
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