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Item#: 20070710131734 - One (1) SCUBA Dream Dive with Shadragon
Starting Bid: $5.00 US
Minimum Bid: No reserve
Bid Increment: Please bid within this thread in $5.00 US Increments
End time: Nov-30-07 23:59:59 PDT
Shipping costs: None
Ships to: George Town, Bahamas
Quantity: 1 available (unique)
Auction Description:
You are bidding for One (1) SCUBA "Dream Dive" accompanied by Shadragon (Real name hidden to avoid Paparazzi swarming the event). There is no minimum bid / reserve on this item!
See how your regular dive experience can be amplified to new heights with a combination of Canadian charm, wit and broad shoulders at your side. Dive profile is TBA, but will consist of at least 15 minutes of bottom time with depth and type of dive to be determined by certification level and mutual consent. Location of the dive will be:
- George Town, Bahamas, Caribbean (Between the dates of December 29th, 2007 - January 5th, 2008 only on board the M/V Caribbean Explorer I)
Item Description:
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (89 KG)
Body type: Athletic
Eye color: Hazel / Green
Hair: Brown
Smile: Electric
Gaze: Dreamy
Shadragon - The Man. The Myth. The Legend...
World traveler, explorer, published writer, ball room dancer, conversationalist, hiker, linguist, orienteer, backpacker, public speaker, masseuse, bon vivant... He works as Director of Information Technology for a New Brunswick based university, is a former member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and a decorated veteran of the Gulf War. Qualified Master SCUBA diver / Divemaster. There is much, much more to be discovered... ...and yes ladies, he is single... Get in on the ground floor...!
Bid now... Bid often... Yours for the right bid...!
...BUT WAIT... There is more...
The winning bidder will also receive:
The dive as described (subject to the notes below) Commemorative pictures of the event (above and possibly below the surface) Complementary gear hauling (Before and after the dive) Gear donning and doffing assistance Pre-dive safety briefing and complimentary hand signal review Comprehensive buddy check Alternate air gladly provided on request Reassuring hand holding at any point 3 minute Safety Stop included at no extra charge (may be extended depending on circumstances!) Post dive beverage (Little umbrella, tinted pastel color glass and tropical fruit slices on a toothpick subject to on-site availability) Post dive shoulder and back (Shiatsu / Swedish variant) massage (Optional) Post dive tanning oil application (Optional) Post dive light conversation Pleasant memories for a life time...NOTES:
1) To bid on this dive you must be female and possess an "Open Water" (or higher) certification by any recognized dive organization.
2) Dive profile shall be determined by qualification level(s) of the winning bidder and mutual consent.
3) Dive will be performed within accepted recreational dive limits and with no decompression time.
4) Bidders must cover their own travel, meal, accommodation and diving expenses.
5) Not responsible for any uncontrolled outbursts or feminine squeals of joy or happiness, before, during or after the dive.
6) Cannot be held responsible for any jealous stares at the winning bidder from others when they learn the winning bidder will be in Shadragon's company.
7) Any incidental physiological reactions including, but not limited to, face aches caused by too much smiling, rapid heartbeat, goose-bumps, tingling or light-headedness while in his company are not the responsibility of the auction organizers or Shadragon himself.
8) Winning bidder shall indemnify auction organizers from any future action for any and / or all withdrawal symptoms after leaving Shadragon's company.
9) What happens at depth, stays at depth...
Check item description and payment instructions or contact seller for details
Shipping and Handling:
Ships to: George Town, Bahamas
Shipping Cost: None - Included!
Insurance: Not offered - See "Return Policy" for details
Return policy:
Purchase is "As is". There are no refunds as this is for charity. Successful bid must be paid in full prior to dive taking place. If dive does not take place at stated locations an alternative location may be suggested by mutual consent.
Read item description for any reference to return policy.
Payment details:
If paying via credit card (Visa, MC, Diners) download the SD Credit Card Authorization Form, complete and fax to 214-350-2558. Click here for the form.
If paying via paypal go to www.PayPal.com and send payment to kamala@singledivers.com Be sure to include the 3% fee along with your address, contact number, screen name and auction name "Dream Dive with Shadragon" in the details section.
If paying via check or money order, please send payment to:
Kamala Shadduck
SingleDivers.com
3957 Gaspar Ste#200
Dallas, TX 75220
214-350-7003
kamala@singledivers.com
We must have your name, address, screen name and auction name in the memo section of the check to be credited properly for this auction.
All funds generated from this auction will go to: The Wounded Warriors
IT COULD BE YOU...
BID NOW... BID OFTEN...
Bid with confidence...
Highest Bidder To Date:
1. Barbara aka DiverBabs $25
2. Kamala aka Wreck Wench $30
3. Beth aka Beth $40
EXTRA BONUS ScubaTex will Match the highest bid and add $20 for NO speedo
4. Sheena aka weescot $50 for the dive and $30 for Sha-baby to WEAR HIS SPEEDO!!!
5. Barb aka DiverBabs $60 for the dive plus $40 for no speedo!
6. Kamala aka WW $120 total and I vote for SPEEDO!
7. ScubaGoddess $140 total and vote for NO speedo!
8. Barb aka DiverBabs $150 and vote NO Speedo!
9. ScubaGoddess $175 no speedo
10. Barb aka DiverBabs $200 and no speedo!
11. Sylvia aka catfish $250 (not sure about speedo or speedo-less) and she will donate $250 no matter what!
12. Barb aka DiverBabs $275 and will donate that amount no matter what
13. Cindi aka ScubaGoddess $300 (no speedo but yes to kilt)
14. Nancy aka H20Bug $325
15. Barb aka DiverBabs $400
Special Donations:
1. Shababy will match the winning bid = $400
2. Scubatex will double the winning bid = $800
3. Catfish will donate $250 regardless = $250
4. DiverBabs will donate $275 regardless (Superseded by #7) - pls see #7 below
5. ScubaGoddess will donate $300 regardless = $300
6. H20 Bug will donate $325 regardless = $325 - ck sent 4-10-08 once she realized who we decided to sponsor
7. DiverBabs will donate $400 (bid) + $700 (kilt surcharge) regardless. = $1100 - payment sent copy of pm sent to ww to follow up
8. Kamala aka wreckwench is giving the Bonaire trip at cost to ALL vets and the main instructor for the trip. - so far sponsoring (1-2) vets and (1) instructor at cost
so...
That makes it a $400 bid (DiverBabs) + $325 bid (H20 Bug) + $800 (ScubaTex) + $400 (Shadragon) + $250 (catfish) + $300 (Scubagoddess) + $700 Kilt Surcharge Fee (DiverBabs) = $3175+ total donation.
Edited by WreckWench, 11 April 2008 - 12:34 PM.
