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Try SCUBA – 5 Mile Edition

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Now if you are reading that title and thinking… don’t most people try SCUBA at 5 Mile… well… you might have a point. The thing is… this is a specialized 5 Mile Edition as in Summer Camp!

So 5 Mile where we hold a lot of the winter classes and try SCUBA sessions is also a Children’s Camp. During the summer, every week for 8 weeks they have a different set of boys and girls. One week is boys, next is girls, and so on. These weeks are quite interesting sometimes. The things those kids say are quite hilarious! Continue reading→

Extreme Diver Interview – Austin Bond

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Happy Wednesday! I really don’t want to think about it being Wednesday because I’m on vacation and that means my vacation is halfway over. Bummer! But, that doesn’t stop the blogger. So… with that said, let’s get to it. Today, I want to introduce you to Bond, Austin Bond… that is. haha. Oh, that was so fun to say… such as James Bond – 007. Okay, anyway, time for diver interview with Austin Bond.

Austin Bond

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#BlogJuly 2018

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Does anyone else feel like they blinked and June and July were over? August is here. That means the kiddos are starting to think about Back to School. Where did summer go? Of course, then you have this group that just got back from Curaçao. I can’t wait to hear all the stories and adventures that go along with that group trip. I kept getting text messages with pictures all while they were gone. Jealous! But the main thing is they had fun and we get to hear about all the fun… Am I right?

But with the end of another month comes a recap of the blogs… so, let’s get to it, shall we?

Top June Blog Posts 2018

  1. 2016 – SCUBAPRO Hydros Pro Review
  2. 2017 – Extreme Product Feature – Mantis M2 Personal Dive Computer
  3. 2018 – SCUBAPRO Seawing Nova Fins Review
  4. 2017 – Extreme Product Feature – Seawng Nova Fin
  5. 2018 – July Extreme Dive Club Meeting 2018

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Tank Talk 3

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Good coffee morning, or iced tea, or soda pop, or whatever you’re drinking. I’m working on my coffee but you can join me with any drink you want.

I don’t get all excited by wetsuits, normally, although I’ve spent a lot of time in one lately. I’m going to have to tell you about 2 new products SCUBAPRO has come up with that I can get excited about.

The first is the SCUBAPRO “Definition.” I’ve used both the 3mm and the 5mm. First, they have a heat shield lining that does a good job of keeping you warm, and in all the diving I have done with both, I’ve remained very comfortable. But that’s not what excites me. What excites me is how easy it is to get in and out of the wetsuit. Normally, I wear SCUBA socks to help get wetsuits on, but with these, they just slide on… at least easy for a wetsuit. It’s even easy for an “old man” like me. Continue reading→

Extreme Diver Interview – Jennifer Marsh

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“That gives you opportunities for more things with more people…” I love that quote. Who said that? The diver I’m going to introduce you to today. Jennifer Marsh happens to be a “newer” diver. I say newer because she’s been certified for just a year. So I think you could agree, that’s newer, right? But that “gives you opportunities for more things…” The thing about SCUBA Diving is you meet a lot of different people with a lot of different backgrounds and we all just “fit” together as one big happy family. It’s the coolest thing! So without further ado, let me introduce you to Jennifer. Let’s all encourage her to dive with us more! She’s a lot of fun!!

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Extreme Diver Interview – Sherri Bruce

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Let’s keep it in the family today! Today, we’re going to have another diver interview, but this time it will be an adult versus a junior diver. And by keeping it in the family, I mean, let’s meet Logan Bruce‘s mom Sherri Bruce.

Now some fun things here is I’ve apparently known Sherri for years because I used to work with her at my old job. She was even good friends with one of my friends. But earlier this year when we had a Try it for the Boy Scouts I kept looking at her thinking, gosh I know her and at first, having a difficult time placing a name with a face. Then all the sudden it hit me like a freight train as to who she was. Now please, tell me I’m not the only one who has those moments…

It’s always fun when you can make these connections and have these friends in multiple different settings. So without further ado, let’s meet Sherri Bruce!

p.s. it’s so much easier when you go to add pictures if you add the correct ones to a blog post. haha.

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Junior Diver Interview – Logan Bruce aka Fred Fish

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Today is a good day to meet one of our new Junior Divers. Meet Fred Fish… aka O-Ring… aka Logan Bruce. Poor kid may not know his name when he’s around all of us. We all have our nicknames for him. I met Logan earlier this year when the Boy Scouts came to 5Mile for a Try it session. His mom, Sherri said he’s quite the water fish and she couldn’t get him out of the water, now it’s even worse. When he tried SCUBA back in January, he was hooked.

Memorial Day weekend he and his mom finished up their certification. I kept jokingly calling him Fred which soon turned into Fred Fish or Fred the Fish. Take your pick. It was back and forth the whole time. During Safari Hunt Weekend I heard his nickname also became O-Ring. I guess he blew a few so he got that nickname. Like I said, so many nicknames he probably doesn’t know his real name… haha.

But today is the perfect day to introduce to the rest of you Fred Fish… O-Ring… Logan Bruce.

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Tank Talk 2

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We have had a lot of open water classes going on this year. Justin, Chuck, and Doug have been working with various Benton County fire, law enforcement, and rescue personnel and have certified over 30.

Back in Joplin we have certified over 25 people already and have more classes coming up. So if you think you want to get certified or have a friend to get certified, now is the time!

We have lots of people who are really interested in SCUBA for different reasons and people are doing lots of travels. If you want to blog about your travels, hit up our blogger. We always want to hear about everyone’s trips.

Speaking of traveling, come join us on one of our group trips. We have so much fun. Why should you go with a group? Ease of traveling, someone to help you in case of problems, and lots of stories to boot. Continue reading→

#BlogJune 2018

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And just like that, another month has come and gone. Welcome July and a much-needed rain! If you were at the lake during the Safari Hunt, did you notice how far the lake was down? We need rain! I woke up to that thunder rolling and then the pounding rain on the roof. I did a little happy dance!

The end of the month means another month’s blog recap! I’ll quit gabbing and get to the point! :). Continue reading→