| submitted on November 17, 2009 3:52 PM PST |
| Name: |
Steven W. Hellie |
| Email Address: |
syhellie39@clearwire.net |
| Comments: |
I wish i would have went to your school, but instead i went to one a little closer and did my class room and pool, but now
i am probably going to have to wait till spring to get certified. |
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| submitted on October 26, 2009 1:51 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Carron C. |
| Email Address: |
ccsweetie81@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
I'm interested in possiblity getting lessons. I'm just looking around, and checking things out. |
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| submitted on August 24, 2009 3:08 PM PDT |
| Name: |
T Wilson |
| Email Address: |
elaanwilson@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Interested in your trips.
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| submitted on August 15, 2009 11:05 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Scott P |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi there, this is in regards to the FANTASTIC service that I received back in March. I was in Seattle on the 13 of march
and came to your shop looking for some gear. What I ended up getting was everything I needed for my 2 dives that me and a
friend of mine (a local student at DIT.) Now the gear was in incredible condition for a rental dry-suit, I had no leaks whatsoever
(neoprene and everything!!) As for the service, I was more then happy to listen to you about your opinion on the "ripping
tide" that day, and how we could dive that site on the Puget sound, near the mouth opening, Alki? not to sure. Or we could
take a dive on a less technical site, where timing isn't as important.
Anyway I just wanted to thank you for the very pleasurable diving experience in the Puget Sound. I will recommend you to
anyone heading down to that area.
Your Friend from the north.
Scott Pickering
Calgary, Canada
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| submitted on August 9, 2009 12:37 AM PDT |
| Name: |
mike m. |
| Email Address: |
muraym49@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
craig??- Is that really you? Flint? |
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| submitted on August 7, 2009 11:54 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Jason Rodgers |
| Email Address: |
sturdystructures@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on August 3, 2009 11:40 AM PDT |
| Name: |
KimDuran |
| Email Address: |
rktransport@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on June 9, 2009 9:15 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Mark Sikas |
| Email Address: |
msikas@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
Are you a Fantasea dealer? |
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| submitted on April 21, 2009 10:36 AM PDT |
| Name: |
troy alpeus tarigan |
| Email Address: |
blackmax71@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
is great ,wonderful..god bless you THE SCUBA SCHOOLS GROUP...in name jesus ..amen..from indonesia ' |
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| submitted on April 17, 2009 12:22 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Mark Lovgren |
| Email Address: |
mklovgren@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
I spoke with you on the phone last week and my daughter and I will be in Sunday to see the shop and sign up! Going to Belize! |
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| submitted on April 2, 2009 4:00 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Larry Groom |
| Email Address: |
ldgroom@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
I am the Training Officer for the Tulalip Tribal Police Department. In our Deartment we have fish and game and part of their
function is doing water rescue. I would like to receive your news letter also will probably enroll them into your class on
scuba diving.
Larry Groom
425-422-5036 Cell |
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| submitted on February 26, 2009 11:42 AM PST |
| Name: |
Dr. Rachel SAKHI |
| Email Address: |
sakhi@washington.usa.com |
| Comments: |
Love the Water? Schedule a celebrity cruise for all divers to test their skills on a Celebrity Cruise for Professional Divers
or Proposed Professional Divers. Let's throw a greeting party & break the ice on a trip to Maui! Schedule on my website at
sakhiattorney.blogspot.com : Click on the PARKER CRUISE SHIP ICON to the right side of the page. Let learn & party the Stylish
Way and schedule today. |
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| submitted on February 26, 2009 11:33 AM PST |
| Name: |
DR. RACHEL SAKHI |
| Email Address: |
SAKHI@WASHINGTON.USA.COM |
| Comments: |
Your the Greatest School in America! |
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| submitted on February 23, 2009 11:58 AM PST |
| Name: |
Tami Gillespie |
| Email Address: |
tmeliangel@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
hi how are you? i am at school right now with some spare time. Well hope your day is going good.
Love you. Shortstuff♥ |
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| submitted on February 11, 2009 7:53 AM PST |
| Name: |
Scuba Schools Staff |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Sorry you couldn't find it, try the 4th & 5th links down in the navigation bar, or this one: http://www.seattlescuba.com/sow.html |
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| submitted on February 10, 2009 11:39 PM PST |
| Name: |
KIP KEENER |
| Email Address: |
KIPKEENER@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: |
DO NOT FIND ANY PRICING INFORMATION FOR
INTERNET INSTRUCTION, POOL TRAINING SESSION OR TWO OPEN WATER DIVES. |
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| submitted on January 15, 2009 8:33 PM PST |
| Name: |
Ernesto Duran |
| Email Address: |
worksed@live.com |
| Comments: |
The adventure begins now..! Craig...! We spoke on the phone..... some time ago when I was looking for the best dive attire
for this old Diver.... me! Ok....;... please help me to get to your school so I can meet you... and allow you to continue
the job you started by helping me get the right suit... BC... and Aga Mask...UUUfffff..! I have lived out in the country and
the forests for the last 18 years..!
I already own all three..... but they are a bit tattered... and frankly my belly has gotten bigger.... and the old suit shrunk!
You did offer to look around and help me with good prices. The economy went south... and I will turn 63...... soon. If I don´t
start my adventure one more time... soon...!! it might never happen...! I refuse to sit around and wait for the world to
get better...... on its own.... as I get older and cranky.... and I can not find any work! and... yes..! I am also looking
for work!
I also have some interesting information that I think you will find worth listening to .... which I will bring with me. I
will call you for instructions to find you. We should sit down and eat... breakfast or lunch and talk also with ample time
if possible. I will call to make an appointment at your convenience. To save time I could give you measurements over the phone
in advance in order to try some suits if available and save time. I will not waste your time.
Also planning a trip to Colombia coming up soon. Please google the Island of Providencia Mar Caribe Colombia. Will call you
soon. I hope you are in the States now...
Ernesto Duran |
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| submitted on September 11, 2008 5:49 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Scott Sander |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig -
I wanted to let you know that I had an AWESOME time at Scuba School this Weekend!
Heidi and the team did an excellent job, made everything very comfortable and fun, and provided a real sense of accomplishment.
You have made fine choices in your staffing, and Heidi was an EXCELLENT instructor!
Thanks so much for the entire experience, I plan to dive again with your team soon (I'm trying to convince my wife we should
buddy up and take the Advanced course together soon).
Please pass on my appreciation and thanks to the gang.
Seattle Scuba School Rocks, thanks!
Scott Sander
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| submitted on September 8, 2008 6:51 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Leroy Dancy |
| Email Address: |
leroydancy@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on August 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Ruth |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Heidi,
It will be interesting to compare diving in Puget Sound to diving in the
South Pacific. But as far as instruction goes, you & your team have set the bar pretty high! Don & I were both really impressed
with your skill &
dedication. Thank you for your instruction! Hopefully we'll get some nice pictures, & we'll send you some. |
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| submitted on August 18, 2008 5:38 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Jonathan L |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hello,
I just wanted to thank you guys for the great training you provided last week in the OW course. Not only did
I have a great time diving with your team, but I have left the course very confident in my ability to handle different situations
I may encounter while diving. Sean and Todd are an awesome duo, and I owe my current level of comfort to their expert instruction…
not to mention that they’re just all around great people. I’d dive with them any time. Make sure they get nice bonuses this
year.
Needless to say, I will definitely continue my dive training with your organization and I’m hoping to eventually
complete my master diver certification. I would appreciate it if you could keep me posted on any events, special classes,
or involvement opportunities that may come up in the future.
Thanks again. We’ll be in touch.
Jonathan
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| submitted on August 11, 2008 4:50 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Chris & Jacqueline |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
We just wanted to commend you on your Instructors and beginning open water dive program. We just finished our open water dives
yesterday at Sea- crest Park. We both so enjoyed the experience and just thought your Instructors were just amazing! They
were so incredibly patient and encouraging and just made the whole experience a million times better. Thanks so much. We
will definitely be planning on signing up for some of your day trips, future classes and advanced diver program in the upcoming
months. Thanks again and take care!
Best,
Chris & Jacqueline
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| submitted on July 28, 2008 10:24 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Karen Crabb |
| Email Address: |
khcrabb@aol.com |
| Comments: |
Thank you for all of your instruction helping us to get started diving. We hope to be certified soon. |
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| submitted on July 24, 2008 8:29 PM PDT |
| Name: |
jeremiah mccafferty |
| Email Address: |
jmccafferty1@msn.com |
| Comments: |
i have snorkeled for years and would really love to start diving |
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| submitted on July 1, 2008 5:15 PM PDT |
| Name: |
jiyeon |
| Email Address: |
jiyeon0515@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
I wanna make a reservation for Seattle Beginning open water diver certification course. I prefer to pool training date July
24 and open course trining date July 26 & 27.
I called you, but you didn't answer. What can I do? Please contact me ASAP.
206-412-8476 (after 3:30)
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| submitted on June 30, 2008 1:56 PM PDT |
| Name: |
George U |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
I haven’t been diving as long as you have, but at the same time I’ve met a lot of people during my travels.. Specifically
instructors from Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, US, etc…
I really want you to know that without a doubt you are the best… I have yet to meet an instructor who cares about the students
as you do.
I’ve met people who had no idea how to equalize and were still given the open water certification. One person ended up damaging
their ear drum.
It’s amazing how few instructors truly care.
I have the utmost respect for you.
It’s people like you who make diving fun because you teach each student how to be safe… and you put an emphasis on that..
Sincerely,
George
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| submitted on June 23, 2008 8:00 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Kaaumoana Ahina |
| Email Address: |
ahipdx01@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Hello, I am interested in taking scuba classes in Portland Oregon, could you point me in the right direction for the closes
PADI & NAUI beginning diver certification course.
Thanks,
Kaaumoana |
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| submitted on June 9, 2008 12:59 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Karl D |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig
I just wanted to let you know that I went with the girlfriend last weekend to get her certified and wanted to let you know
about Rob. His patience and politeness with the crew that went out this pass weekend were unmatched only probably by your
own. He is an excellent instructor and is extremely good and what he does. My girlfriend was very impressed with him an
the night of the pool and couldn't say enough good things about him. I just wanted to let you know so you could pass on the
compliment.
Thanks again and I will be using you for the next person I convince to get certified.
Kind Regards
Karl Doyle
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| submitted on May 27, 2008 10:33 AM PDT |
| Name: |
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| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Dear Mr. Gillespie,
I am writing to express how pleased I was with my entire experience during the pool dive, open water dives and the overall
instruction and mentoring by Rob this past weekend. Rob went above and beyond to make sure we understood all the dive material
and answered all questions making sure we comprehended all the skills. Taking this course was seriously the coolest thing
i've done and look forward to future adventures to come. I have recommended your school and Rob to my friends who are interested
in becoming PADI certified.
I hope for your continued success and please give Rob my thanks for his patience and instruction.
Sincerely,
John H. Lee
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| submitted on April 21, 2008 12:45 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Dick |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig:
I just finished up my open water scuba certification this past weekend
and I wanted to take a minute to thank you and your staff for such a
great experience. It was a pleasure to have met you all and I was
pleased with my training and the professional conduct of your entire
staff that I met. Shawn gave my group our pool work and Cory and Sarah
endured the cold and spitting snow to give us our open water work this
past Saturday and Sunday. And Heidi was great in the office but she
seems to be a bit partial to the color blue! Fortunately, so am I so I
feel she has good taste.
It seemed obvious that Shawn, Cory, and Sarah are doing what they do not
because it's a job or a way to make money but because it's something
they love to do - dive. It showed in the enthusaism they had for the
sport and for their concern for the environment and the plants and
creatures that live underwater. I especially enjoyed our discussion
upstairs at the end of the course, our talk of the fragility of the
ocean and it's inhabitants and steps that are being done to try to
offset the harm that's being done to it.
Thanks again for a great experience, Craig, and I hope you'll pass along
to our instructors how much our whole class enjoyed our training. Your
employees are a great asset to Seattle Scuba Schools.
Dick |
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| submitted on March 4, 2008 1:13 PM PST |
| Name: |
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| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Laura, Andrew and I wanted you to know that we found Rob to be professional, helpful and an excellent instructor. Monteray
Bay was not perfect on Feb 23 when we attended. However the conditions were safe and the opportunity to learn under less
than perfect conditions have made me feel far more ready in the end. I am grateful the class was not canceled and the extra
care Rob took as we worked with his group.
Debbie Marks
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| submitted on March 1, 2008 11:52 AM PST |
| Name: |
Hansjoerg / George |
| Email Address: |
h.s@suisse.org |
| Comments: |
-- Cairns, Australia. August 1986.
Craig taught me to dive.
-- Basle, Switzerland. February 2008
I am still diving, though with a couple of years break, I am now enjoying the great visibility of the Swiss lakes in the
winter.
I think its about time to say THANK YOU to Craig, introducing me to a sport which has become, next to my wife, the anchof
of my life.
Thank you very much.
Hansjoerg / George
OWSI 101058 |
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| submitted on February 27, 2008 12:23 PM PST |
| Name: |
Ken Henderson |
| Email Address: |
haywardheat458@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on February 17, 2008 7:02 AM PST |
| Name: |
Joe Chicano |
| Email Address: |
cjchicano@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
Craig did a fantastic job in setting me up with the proper first stage for my steel tanks. He is a pleasure to deal with and
I will surely return to his shop for any scuba equipment in the future. Thanks so very much, Craig.
Joe C. |
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| submitted on January 30, 2008 1:18 PM PST |
| Name: |
John S. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig,
I assume you are the same person who worked at Capt. Nemo's on Maui in March, 1992. If so, you certified myself, my wife
Suzy and son David. I had always wanted to thank you for the terrific instruction and especially the enthusiasm re diving.
We were in Maui the next year, but learned that you had gone to Japan.
We don't get to dive all that opften, but try to be in a warm place at least once a year so we can continue this activiity.
I trust your scuba school is going well.
John
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| submitted on January 15, 2008 6:59 PM PST |
| Name: |
Felipe Etian Contreras Valenzuela |
| Email Address: |
DJPipeKid@Yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Dear Craig.
I been meaning to write ya a note for a while now. So sorry, i have been so busy.
i wanted to thank you so very much for the chance to work with you when i was in Seattle. It was an awesome experience to
learn the true Recreational Diving.
See, before i didnt really understand it was for the pleasure and fun of it. Specially in the industry that i am, and also
with TecRec people being such startrek geeks about it, its easy to forget that it is all about the good time.
i really miss the times when i was with the instructors and the new divers, all having a good time and all learning together.
i will be going back to your school to finish my proffesional Recreational certs as soon as i can. I like your school because
your program is all about the divers, and the good times we have, and still be safe.
other places forget even what it is that keeps them in business.
i love your approach to this industry.
well. i just wanted to thank you for everything and to let you know how im doing.
im done with Florida. i have a new job with a company in Utah. Advanced Diving Services inc. ill be working in California
for the next project.
Please say hi to Sarah, Hidie, Sean and everyone. i always remember them. let them know that i have not seen the same proffesionalism
they perform elsewhere in recreational diving. you have an awesome staff.
Take good care and i will see you soon.
With Tonz O Luv
Felipe |
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| submitted on December 17, 2007 6:49 PM PST |
| Name: |
Josh |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hey Craig -
Just wanted to let you know we had a great time training with Corey last weekend. We are hoping to take the advanced OWD
course in March, so we'll be in contact about signing up for that in a month or so.
Josh |
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| submitted on December 17, 2007 11:35 AM PST |
| Name: |
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| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Nick,
Thank you for the note.
I am lucky to have Sean, Sarah as well as the rest of the teaching staff that work with me. Teaching diving on beautiful,
warm summer days is easy. Teaching diving on these cold winter days, and keeping people having fun takes a special instructor.
There are a lot of people out there teaching diving that should not be teaching. That is why I don't generally hire instructors
that don't do their training with me. You never know what you will get, and students lives are at stake. Although Sean did
not train with me, in the past we taught together at another facility, and I knew well the quality of instructor he is.
Sean, Sarah and the others, work very hard to make sure you come out of the program competent divers. They work even harder
trying to make sure you have some fun and a positive experience in the program. Diving is supposed to be fun. That can be
difficult on cold, blustery weekends like this last one.
I am very glad you enjoyed it and had a positive experience. All of us here will look forward to showing you what diving
here in the Northwest is really like. You have a great adventure in front of you.
Take care. Dive Safe, and stay in touch
Craig Gillespie
Master Instructor
Seattle Scuba Schools
PH: 206 284 2350
Cell: 253 229 3389
www.seattlescuba.com
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| submitted on December 17, 2007 11:17 AM PST |
| Name: |
Nick O |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig,
I completed my open water certification at your Seattle facility this weekend 12/15 and 12/16/07.
I just wanted to pass on my gratitude and give kudos to you and your staff for the entire experience.
My instructors were Sean and Sara. They were both very professional and skillful at teaching us the necessary skills for
the open water certification.
The class was well organized and the equipment was all top notch and made me feel comfortable and safe in what was a very
uncomfortable learning environment. (Cold winter days)
I have already sent links to your web site to other people who are interested in SCUBA diving and will be sure to recommend
your facility and staff to anyone who wants to become certified.
Again thank you for your service and I look forward to experiencing more diving in the near future.
Nick
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| submitted on December 6, 2007 1:31 PM PST |
| Name: |
Heather M. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hey Craig-
We got back from Belize on Monday. We went diving everyday. We saw rays, eels, sharks, and all kind of little things that
the dive master pointed out to me. (I was distracted with buoyancy, so it helped to have an experienced eye to find the cool
small things. It was fantastic, and I plan to keep on diving when I can. Thanks for opening up the underwater world!
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| submitted on November 9, 2007 11:42 PM PST |
| Name: |
PayJustHalfcomLC18821 1-888-GO-GO- ZLC |
| Email Address: |
PayJustHalfcomLC18821@Gmail.com |
| Comments: |
Can I average make $1,000. per day in this field after I earn all the required certificates? This is what I was told and
I somwhat believe it. Set me straight if I'm wrong... If it's true I'm really interested, WOWW!
206-333-5204vm
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 3:06 PM PST |
| Name: |
Dan Camardella |
| Email Address: |
camardella1@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
I was certified through Seattle Scuba Schools last year, and used to receive an occasional e-mail detailing trips and specials.
My e-mail address has changed, but I would like to continue receiving those, can you please add me to your mailing list.
Thanks,
Dan |
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| submitted on November 2, 2007 11:17 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Robert Eikenberry |
| Email Address: |
r.eikenberry@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
Interested , I am looking into friends to join, but for now I am a single diver. |
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| submitted on November 1, 2007 5:25 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Jim L. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
We just finished the class. We thought the dive instructor did a great job - the instructor's name is also Craig. My girl
friend really started freaking out, and was really having difficulties, but Craig hung in there with her and got her comfortable.
Truly a feat. I didn't think she was going to make it, but Craig had a way to really encourage her, and made her do various
task until she got it right and with confidence.
Thanks for the course,and for a caring instructor.
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| submitted on October 16, 2007 1:31 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Zach Kinzer |
| Email Address: |
kinzerz@pacificu.edu |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on October 13, 2007 12:11 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Tom Hanaway |
| Email Address: |
PSDiver_Tom@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: |
Nicely designed site, easy to follow, even for us old "PSD/police diver's"!LOL I'm visiting Seattle
soon and will be sure to stop in. Kind of nice to see my old Navy stomping grounds from when I was in Bremerton. |
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| submitted on September 1, 2007 9:21 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Amanda Havel |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Thank you Craig!
The course made me feel much more confident in the
water and we already used our training in the Greek
Islands. The other Craig was a fabulous instructor and
offered moral support when needed and had a great deal
of knowledge about diving which made us fellow divers
feel comfortable underwater with him.
Thanks again, we'll be in touch when we think about
buying more equipment!
Best,
Amanda Havel
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| submitted on September 1, 2007 9:20 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Kris M |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig-
Many thanks for the knowledge as I just returned from a trip to Kauai and it was AMAZING!!! Turtles, fish and caves galore.
Could not have been possible without your team's tutelage
thanks again
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| submitted on September 1, 2007 8:13 AM PDT |
| Name: |
JT |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
thank you very much.
I want you to know that Rob was excellent! he was so patient with our group
(and let me tell you we were a challenging bunch, he could prob. tell you a
few over a beer :) ) but he was great and really encouraging and supportive. I would absolutely recommend him as an instructor.
thank you, take care |
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| submitted on August 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Tanya Goeres |
| Email Address: |
tanya_goeres@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
Here is a new email address for yout to send the club dives and dive trip info to. Hope to join you for a fun dive soon.
Thanks
Tanya |
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| submitted on August 23, 2007 6:47 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Robert Eikenberry |
| Email Address: |
r.eikenberry@comcast.net |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on August 17, 2007 3:03 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Alec |
| Email Address: |
Alec.Quach@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
Hi, I recently recieved my Open Water Diving certification when I was in Vietnam, and I was considering getting my Advanced
Open Water. If I ever get the time, I'll be sure to go through you! |
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| submitted on August 8, 2007 1:07 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Sandy P |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig, Thank you so much for coming all the way from Seattle to San Francisco to teach us. I am sorry to hear that your
instructor injured his hand and can't dive for a while. We were very impressed that you would come all the way down from
Seattle to teach us rather than cancel the class. We had a great time and feel lucky to have had you as our teacher. You
made the program so much fun. We will see you in Monterey again soon. |
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| submitted on August 7, 2007 9:10 PM PDT |
| Name: |
anne Marie |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
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| submitted on August 7, 2007 7:32 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Chris |
| Email Address: |
cjbehrend@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Craig, thanks so much for coming down from Seattle to teach the class I took in Novato. I was lucky enough to do my referral
dives on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was so amazing and after I got certified I was able to do 4 more dives while I was
there, one of which was a night dive and about 15 manta rays showed up. Needless to say it was a great time. Thanks again
for showing me the ropes.
-Chris Behrend |
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| submitted on August 6, 2007 6:09 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Dion Sarrimanolis NAUI # 30400 |
| Email Address: |
seavision@webmail.co.za |
| Comments: |
Hi, I live & dive in South Africa & Mozambique. I teach NAUI courses. Many years ago when I was a kid I was fortunate enough
to come on vacation with my folks to Florida. It was great, I am thinking of re-visting this beautiful State with my family
and obviously would love to do some diving so that I may compare your diving to African diving. |
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| submitted on July 21, 2007 3:40 AM PDT |
| Name: |
James Pierce III |
| Email Address: |
pete_dos@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on July 12, 2007 5:44 PM PDT |
| Name: |
AnsgarCoombes |
| Email Address: |
2ansgar@msn.com |
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I am interested in hearing about the availability of a course. I would like to get Open water PADI cert. I live 98108 Seattle
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| submitted on July 10, 2007 10:06 PM PDT |
| Name: |
C |
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Craig,
I wanted to say thank you for an awesome experience! I was very impressed with the organization and professionalism of your
team; additionally, they were very fun and patient. You run a great dive shop, I was made to feel very comfortable. We are
so excited to go diving in Jamaica, just 3 more weeks!
Thanks,
Courtney |
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| submitted on July 2, 2007 9:49 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Ray Stiles |
| Email Address: |
rpstiles@envirozoom.com |
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| submitted on July 2, 2007 4:27 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Ed P |
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This was a great experience and I real enjoyed Rob as an instructor. He was very detailed and spent the time with me to ensure
I can go out and experience the great things that diving has to offer.
My thanks to you for making sure this was the best training I think I have ever been through.
Great job
Highly recommend this course and Rob as an instructor.
Edwin P.
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| submitted on June 30, 2007 2:40 PM PDT |
| Name: |
ROSANNA EASON |
| Email Address: |
Rosanna.Eason@triadhospitals.com |
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looking forward to signing up and getting started on new adventures- |
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| submitted on June 30, 2007 2:39 PM PDT |
| Name: |
ROSANNA EASON |
| Email Address: |
Rosanna. |
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| submitted on June 30, 2007 10:24 AM PDT |
| Name: |
S & H |
| Email Address: |
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Craig,
Thanks again for making every effort to get us certified before leaving for Australia. We thoroughly enjoyed our pool and
open water training sessions and definitely feel ready for more diving.
Thank you for making this such an enjoyable experience.
Shawn and Heather
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| submitted on June 27, 2007 2:26 PM PDT |
| Name: |
K & M |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
We just wanted to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our scuba class with Heidi. She's a great instructor with enthusiam, patience,
& the perfect touch of fun!
Thanks again,
Kari & Michael |
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| submitted on June 11, 2007 11:33 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Russ Brown |
| Email Address: |
praetorianllc@msn.com |
| Comments: |
I will be calling to sign up nice work on the site. |
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| submitted on June 7, 2007 2:38 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Jeff D. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
HI Craig,
I just completed the final day of our open water certification and I wanted to say how much I enjoyed Criag Garcia's class.
He's an EXCELLENT instructor which made the past two days an extrememly fun experience.
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| submitted on May 31, 2007 12:33 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Tom M. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Ever since we went to our pool session in Marin, I wanted to send you a note and tell you what a great teacher Craig was -
he really adapted well to each individuals' needs. He was great. |
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| submitted on May 23, 2007 3:45 PM PDT |
| Name: |
John Day |
| Email Address: |
areuserious@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: |
Nice site. now I know there is stuff going on out in the real world. |
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| submitted on May 22, 2007 7:00 AM PDT |
| Name: |
roberto rodriguez |
| Email Address: |
robertosforhair@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Hi greg. My ten year old son Fernando and I droped in this weekend, he would like to register for your week long class that
I believe stars in July. If you can let me know how to get started would be great. Roberto 206-427-6920 |
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| submitted on May 16, 2007 12:19 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Karen S. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig,
I just wanted to say what a wonderful experience learning to dive with your company has been! Heidi is a great instructor,
patient, gentle yet serious and firm. We are so fortunate to have had both of you helping us. Thank you for taking extra time
to work with Rob so he feels comfortable and successful. Your whole team is friendly, professional and awesome!
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| submitted on May 13, 2007 6:39 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Robert Roby, NAUI certified 07-73 ! |
| Email Address: |
rwr005@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
great site planning a trip with some green horns and emailed all to your site. Im Law enforcement and if Im able to order
one of your books like they will be using please email me I wont meet them until we cruise heading for Hawaii,just want to
look over for me with well over 3000 dives, just want to be up with the new guys, Thanks Dr. Robert Roby ,PhD. |
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| submitted on May 12, 2007 3:19 AM PDT |
| Name: |
fathi mohmed said |
| Email Address: |
www.algtais_one@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Mrahbahl I can communicate with you I diver from Libya has obtained four certificates of Nawi first certificate Scuba Diver
certificate Second Advanced Diver certificate third MasterDiver certificate fourth assistant teacher diving under No. / PIN
07 / 06 INSTR. # 38177 and want to obtain a certificate in treating diseases diving and the expertise in this area I am working
in the profession from diving in 1979 and where there is no such service here in Ibiawana known in all circles diving Banny
only addresses divers but Aalghem expertise and old ways and always fell through in treatment can I identify you on the latest
techniques for treatment Please help me ... as much as you can, I have worked in the most difficult seas of the world in diving
Wee Most global companies and thank you for giving your precious time to read my letter
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| submitted on April 28, 2007 8:24 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Jen Y |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
I just finished the pool training at Diver Dan's in Santa Clara. I just had to write to tell you that Craig Garcia and Jeremy
are totally awesome. I had to take this course on my own after my sister and fiance forcefully convinced me to give scuba
a try... I am not very athletic and water life tends to scare me. Being alone and very nervous made things VERY difficult
at first, but Craig and Jeremy were extremely helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. They kept an eye on all eight divers and
constantly checked if each diver was ok (both above and under water). They didn't let anyone slide if a drill was not done
to their satisfaction, but they had the student repeat the drill in an encouraging manner. It was a very positive atmosphere.
I might not have been very good, but Craig and Jeremy gave me the confidence to keep trying.
Craig was able to make the entire experience fun and I learned a lot from him. Now, I'm comfortable with all of the gear
and am excited for my referral dive in a few weeks.
I am going to tell all of my friends about how great Scuba Schools is and tell them to sign up!
Thanks for everything!
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| submitted on April 25, 2007 2:57 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Bruce Cosby |
| Email Address: |
bcosby6044@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Hi all! You can't go wrong with this school! The staff are great, fun, and full of knowledge. I did my open water to Dive
Master with Craig, and now work full time in Utilla, Honduras as a professional dive master. Life on this tropical Island
is Great! Dive with Seattle Scuba School, and see where it takes you, you won't regret it.
Thanks a lot Craig!
Bruce |
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| submitted on April 16, 2007 10:38 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Izumi S. Sarrett |
| Email Address: |
izumisarrett@msn.com |
| Comments: |
Hello Craig,
How are you doing? It has been a while. Ritsu just turned ten so we would like to get him certified if possible. We now
live in
Fairfield which is just outside the bay area. The June 1-3 class in San Jose and Monteray would be perfect if there is still
space available. We will be down in Moteray durring that time anyway and would be great to see you if you are going to be
there. I would also like to take the emergency First Responder course if there is one durring that time. Let us know anytime
Seth's cell phone number is (707)685-3482. Thank you, Izumi Sarrett. |
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| submitted on April 11, 2007 11:09 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Tim M. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
I just wanted to tell you tell you that I had a blast at the pool session last night. I had no idea it could be so fun! I
look forward to going to Monteray and diving this weekend. Craig Garcia did an awesome job of helping us out and explaining
everything. Again thank you
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| submitted on April 3, 2007 4:06 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Ellen |
| Email Address: |
msellbell@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
I have been checking out a few sites for diving. This is pretty much the easiest one to navigate and read through. And also
looks decent. It really helps a newcomer when a website is done well. |
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| submitted on April 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Ellen |
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| submitted on March 27, 2007 12:07 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Jenny Y |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time Albert & I had at the
pool! Craig was so fun, energetic, patient & clear in explaining everything
all throughout the course. He and Brian definitely made it really
worthwhile & exciting. Also, I wanted to thank you for answering all my
concerns via email before the start of the course too. I'll definitely
recommend my friends to take this course.
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| submitted on March 15, 2007 10:07 AM PDT |
| Name: |
glenn Bernasconi |
| Email Address: |
lodivinglenn@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: |
beer,beer, and more beer. of course breakfast with beer |
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| submitted on February 8, 2007 12:06 PM PST |
| Name: |
Brad M. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Craig,
Wanted to thank you and Heidi for a fantastic weekend! Heidi was super and made the dives a lot of fun. I also appreciated
Trevor's help and the really nice guy with the English accent (I never got his name) -- they were both helpful and informative.
I really enjoyed my classmates as well. You run a first-class operation......I'm definitely hooked on diving now! |
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| submitted on February 5, 2007 11:16 AM PST |
| Name: |
Matt H. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig, Heidi and Staff:
Thanks for the great class. You guys are a world class outfit. I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know that is
interested in learning how to dive.
Thanks again for the excellent class.
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| submitted on January 25, 2007 12:53 PM PST |
| Name: |
JK Monagle |
| Email Address: |
jkmonagle@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
GREAT class last night! I had a lot of fun and can't wait to go diving in the ocean in a few weeks! Thanks again for the superb
instruction! If I go on to do any advanced diving certifications, you'll be my teacher! take care, JK |
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| submitted on January 19, 2007 3:37 PM PST |
| Name: |
maziar |
| Email Address: |
mojtabavi@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
please let me know a bout your programes |
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| submitted on December 11, 2006 11:11 AM PST |
| Name: |
Lisa Merrell |
| Email Address: |
lisamerrell9000@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Hello Craig, Remember us, Lisa and Brian?
We want to thank you so much for helping us learn to dive. The pool session with you was really fun and Craig Garcia, the
instructor we finished the training with was wonderful. After getting certified with you guys we went to the Cayman Islands
for a week. The divemaster there said our buoyancy was soo good she couldn't believe we had just finished the course and
were doing our first dives after certification. You and Craig Garcia are offering a wonderful program. Thank you for making
learning to dive so easy and fun.
We will be coming diving with you again soon. We tell everyone to learn to dive with the Craig's. LOL :) |
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| submitted on November 20, 2006 10:45 AM PST |
| Name: |
SHELLIE TEDRICK |
| Email Address: |
SHELLIETEDRICK@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: |
I AM CONSIDERING THIS! YOUR SITE HAD GREAT INFO FOR A PERSON WITH QUESTIONS! THANK YOU! |
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| submitted on November 7, 2006 9:09 PM PST |
| Name: |
larry ferreira |
| Email Address: |
ferjrsys@oregoncoast.com |
| Comments: |
I would like to start diving I will be calling the salem diver coures larry |
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| submitted on October 22, 2006 2:29 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Darin P. |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Hi Craig,
I just came back from my first dive trip. We went to Fiji and it was just amazing. Thank you and your staff for helping
us to learn to dive. It turned our honeymoon into an amazing adventure. Your instructors made it easy and fun. We will be
doing the Advanced class soon. |
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| submitted on October 7, 2006 6:58 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Yurika |
| Email Address: |
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| submitted on October 6, 2006 2:54 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Johnny DeArmas |
| Email Address: |
jpdearmas@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Hi Craig
Love your web site.....
see you next week...DiveMaster.... |
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| submitted on October 3, 2006 6:05 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Joe |
| Email Address: |
berberama@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Where is the mute button!!!??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!????
NEVER coming back again. |
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| submitted on September 6, 2006 4:44 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Kelly Howard |
| Email Address: |
khoward102@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Craig, I am glad you are doing what you loved to do. Hope life has treated you well, best wishes. |
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| submitted on August 16, 2006 5:02 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Jaimie Edwards |
| Email Address: |
jaimielynn1212@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was with your training course and your crew. Heidi and Corey were very professional
and thorough. It is obvious that they love teaching diving and it was a great experience learning from them. My boyfriend
and I plan to sign up for one of your weekend trips in the next couple of years. We live in Montana, but get to Seattle once
in a while. Thanks, Jaimie |
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| submitted on August 12, 2006 11:38 AM PDT |
| Name: |
James Walters |
| Email Address: |
jjww22@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
Craig, I just want to let you and everyone else know how much my girlfriend and I enjoyed your program. We had started a
class with another shop up on Aurora and quit after their first weekend. You and your team were so much more professional
and fun. You changed what started as an extremely unpleasant experience, into the experience of a lifetime. Thank you and
Corey and Heidi for your professionalism and caring attitude. You guys ROCK. |
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| submitted on August 10, 2006 6:22 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Jeffrey D Jeremiah |
| Email Address: |
jeffjeremiah@msn.com |
| Comments: |
Craig, i look forward to attending your school when i get back from this deployment to Afghanistan. Diving is something i
have always thought about but never did. I come back next June so i will sign up after the first of the year. Thank you. Jeff |
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| submitted on August 3, 2006 10:47 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Charlene Harris |
| Email Address: |
charhar@sfoutpost.org |
| Comments: |
Hi Craig, Thank you for helping us learn to dive and for making it so easy. Craig Garcia, with whom we did the pool training
in San Jose, was great. He made learning how to use the diving equipment easy and fun. We finished on Maui and all the staff
at the school there were absolutely wonderful. The dives at Molokini Crater were unbelievable. We saw turtles and rays,
millions of fish, and even a shark. Thank you so much for helping us get started. We will recommend your program to all
our friends. |
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| submitted on August 2, 2006 2:14 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Rita Dell |
| Email Address: |
maritajirb@aol.com |
| Comments: |
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| submitted on July 27, 2006 3:28 PM PDT |
| Name: |
Charlene Stephenson |
| Email Address: |
chstephenson@adelphia.net |
| Comments: |
Very informative and easy to navigate throughout your site. |
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| submitted on May 16, 2006 8:40 AM PDT |
| Name: |
Rose Jones |
| Email Address: |
N_W_Rose@comcast.net |
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