Archive for September, 2009
Going to the Philippines
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 19:37 No CommentsI met up with a friend, who lives on the other side of the country, at a business meeting today. She is one of my biggest fans when it comes to the pictures I take underwater. One of her first questions was “where have you been diving lately?” No “hi, how ya [...]
It is good to get the name out
Saturday, September 26, 2009 19:45 No CommentsYesterday I announced GO DIVE TOURS to all of those who had been diving with Roger over the years. It is good to get the name out there in front of everyone. This is the beginning of something very exciting for me. I love to dive and now I can open the [...]
Dreaming of Going Diving…Don’t Forget Your Ears
Thursday, September 24, 2009 22:13 No CommentsI have a dive trip scheduled in mid-November to Atlantis Resort in the Philippines. Today I found out that the flights had been changed. Not a problem. But, it got me thinking about the trip. I was there in 2005 and the diving was fantastic. The only problem was that [...]
Sharks…Not Your Discovery Channel Version
Monday, September 21, 2009 21:35 No CommentsWhen I tell people I am a diver, one of the first things I normally hear is “have you ever seen a shark?” When I say yes, the next response is “oh, I couldn’t do that. Sharks scare me.” When I ask them if they have ever seen a shark, the normal [...]
Why I Dive
Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:20 No CommentsLast night I was at a party for a friend. I met a couple and the usual just met you party chatter started. As usual, for me, the conversation turned to scuba diving. They were not divers and were fascinated to hear why I dive. It got me thinking, “why is [...]
Coming Soon – Beqa Lagoon Resort – Fiji
Friday, September 18, 2009 21:18 1 CommentThe second trip we will be taking in 2010 is to Beqa Lagoon Resort in Fiji. The date is still to be determined. I went to a different resort in Fiji in 2006. It was some of the most spectacular diving I have done. The reefs were absolutely beautiful. Pick [...]
Photography in Cozumel
Thursday, September 17, 2009 22:18 No CommentsIf you are into photography, Cozumel is a great place to go. No matter what kind of camera setup you have you can get some great shots even without a strobe. Because the water is clear you get good light even at 45 feet. Of course, a strobe is a must if [...]
COZUMEL is our inaugural trip
Monday, September 14, 2009 21:44 No CommentsGO DIVE TOURS will be making Scuba Club Cozumel the site of our inaugural dive trip. Mark your calendars for March 27 through April 3, 2010. The all inclusive price is $2,150 $2,050 per diver double occupancy (price reduced 10/21/09). Air is round trip from Sacramento International Airport. If you need to fly from another location, [...]