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CONTEST: Tell us your FAVORITE SD Story Or Experience & WIN $$ & PRIZES!!!


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#16 WreckWench

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Posted 17 March 2016 - 06:25 AM

I had become a diver just the year before and was looking to dive again.  My one diving friend was not available but she recommended SingleDivers and I joined a trip on the ill-fated Nekton Pilot.  The group and trip were a blast, but there was one difficult person on the trip.  He was a skilled diver, but took too many risks and was also a loud-mouthed, egotistical, obnoxious know-it-all.  He ran out of air and had to have a tank lowered down to him for his safety stop; he complained loudly that he was gypped when his photo wasn't chosen for the prize in the photo contest.  And on and on.

 

So one night at dinner, I was chatting with Kamala (aka The Wench) asking if the dynamics of this group -- all great with one sour grape -- were typical or every group was different and some never gelled or had animosity while others were smooth sailing.  She responded with a quote that was oh so true and the I have told others time and time again:  "In every group, there is one odd-ball, one person who doesn't fit.  Sometimes the person is a troublemaker, sometimes just different.  And if you don't know who the odd-ball is, it's probably you!"  For that little gem of wisdom, I'll forever be grateful!

 

 

Oh my! Not only do I recall the trip/incident but I  recall the statement too! I'm not sure it was so eloquent but I'm glad it stuck! :LOL!!!  And fortunately those oddballs are not only RARE but they usually opt out of joining us again. It seems they are not very happy in life and move on in their eternal search for the elusive qualify the rest of us have learned in contained within ourselves!!!

 

Welcome back and I hope we get to see you diving again soon! kamala


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#17 WreckWench

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Posted 17 April 2016 - 07:04 AM

WOW!!! Its not too late to still join the fun and PRIZES!!!

 

Our second round of winners are:

 

  • Jose aka Jesterdiver - can choose either SD.com jacket, underwater shears, photostick, octo necklace (assorted colors), fish ID flips, or $25 ANO/Coreskin gift cert
  • Chris aka CLH418  - can choose either SD.com jacket, underwater shears, photostick, octo necklace (assorted colors), fish ID flips, or $25 ANO/Coreskin gift cert

 

 

 

Its not too late to enter and its not too late to win! More prizes will be awarded soon and the the final round of prizes will be awarded May 15th!!!  ;)



Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !

Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!

Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906

#18 WreckWench

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Posted 21 May 2016 - 04:50 PM

COOL!!! THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! Look who were the final winners!!

 

Our FINAL round of winners are:

 

  • Ed aka DiverEd - can choose either SD.com jacket, underwater shears, photostick, octo necklace (assorted colors), fish ID flips, or $25 ANO/Coreskin gift cert
  • Keith aka MNJoe  - can choose either SD.com jacket, underwater shears, photostick, octo necklace (assorted colors), fish ID flips, or $25 ANO/Coreskin gift ce

 

This has been a great contest!  We'll do it again next year!  ;)



Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !

Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!

Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906

#19 susiq

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Posted 19 January 2017 - 01:32 PM

Love these stories!


The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever-- Jacques-Yves Cousteau




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