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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Apr 11, 2013

Last Post: Apr 11 - 7:48 A
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dale and Jeniffer on completing your Divemaster certifications! Very good job on both your parts. Now get out there and make great divers. Remember our trainee's welfare always comes first.
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Posted by ddeboer
on Mar 22, 2013

Last Post: Mar 22 - 6:49 A
New Divemaster Jennifer Howell
Congratulations to Jennifer Howell on her successful completion of her Divemaster certification. Great Job Jennifer.
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Dec 8, 2012

Last Post: Dec 8 - 9:24 P
ATOMIC SLIIIIIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great ride on the slide ( like my poetry? ). We had a fantastic and very capable group. It was one of those days that was virtually seamless. Much of which is a testimonial to the preparation and dedi.....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Nov 25, 2012

Last Post: Nov 25 - 5:13 P
Congratulations!
Congrats to all of our newly certified divers from our Nov. vortex trip. Really good job guys and gals. I always love watching how our students confidence changes from the time we begin our open water.....  more
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Posted by kim
on Nov 17, 2012

Last Post: Nov 17 - 4:28 P
Vortex!!!!
Good luck to all our future certified divers this weekend in Vortex/Morrison Springs!!! I hope all of you are having a blast and look forward to diving with all of you soon!!! Wish I could be there.....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Nov 9, 2012

Last Post: Nov 9 - 10:12 P
Here comes Vortex!
Here we go! (16-18 Nov.) Always a fun trip. The instructors and a large group of students are headed down, to go down. I think we are filled up with students, but certified divers are also welcome to .....  more
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Posted by JeffScott
on Oct 18, 2012

Last Post: Oct 18 - 6:14 P
Something I read on ScubaBoard and wanted to share with everyone
This is a story about a girl who died in a diving accident. I don't know if anyone has seen it but it is a really good read and is something we all should be thinking about. There are many things yo.....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Oct 13, 2012

Last Post: Oct 14 - 5:23 P
Surface Air Consumption Rate determination dive
Join us for an opportunity to determine your SAC, Sun., 10-14-2012. Meet at Boone Dam swim area at 12:30 pm. If you need gear, shop is closed; but we can make arrangements.
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Sep 19, 2012

Last Post: Oct 6 - 8:40 P
Philly Party
Ok folks, The summer is drawing to an end! The time is now!!!!!! for all the patrons of Sub Surface and their family to enjoy a great semi-local get away. I will be at Philadelphia Quarry the afte.....  more
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Posted by 1978davidw
on Aug 2, 2012

Last Post: Aug 2 - 12:26 P
Blue stone dive resort 8-18
Anyone interested in going to blue stone dive resort 8-18. It is located in Thomasville NC ...about 3 and a half hour drive. Entrance fee is 20 bucks for the day and they have air fills on site. We ar.....  more
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Posted by nmission316
on Jul 18, 2012

Last Post: Jul 22 - 6:34 A
Panama City dive Charter....Anyone interested??
Hey guys anyone going to Vortex Springs if you would like to go down a day early and do 8am dive charter with Panama City Dive Charters with us let me know. After the dive we will be driving up to Vo.....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Jun 25, 2012

Last Post: Jun 25 - 5:22 P
Lobster Hunting Is just One Month Away. Oh Yeeeeeah!
There's nothing like catching the lobsters your going to eat that evening, with co-divers and friends! A wonderfully pleasurable day on and under the waters off the coast of St. Pierce. Followed by a .....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Jun 25, 2012

Last Post: Jun 25 - 5:11 P
Cliff Island Dive
Thanks to all those who came out for the Cliff Island dive Sat. the 23rd. It was a beautiful day for diving. It's always fun to have a full boat for our fun excursions! There will be more to come; so,.....  more
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Posted by nmission316
on Jun 23, 2012

Last Post: Jun 23 - 10:21 P
you guys are awesome
Just wanted to say thanks again for finding my mask...We look forward to starting the AOW soon.
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Posted by jasono32
on Jun 8, 2012

Last Post: Jun 13 - 1:08 A
Very Exciting!!
This may sound corny to almost everyone that read my post on this Forum, but I just had to share. I am a father of three wonderful girls that love the water. Any water!!! Our friend has a pool that we.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on Jun 10, 2012

Last Post: Jun 12 - 8:32 P
Jocassee
Anyone want to ride with me to Jocassee tomorrow for a dive or 2?
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Posted by Bulldog Dad
on Jun 5, 2012

Last Post: Jun 5 - 9:04 A
New T-shirts will be in by Friday afternoon!
T-shirts short sleeve,long sleeve,and V neck women's cut will be in Friday afternoon! They will have a killer dive flag with a diver on the back and the Sub Surface Adventure logo on the front. Come b.....  more
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Posted by Bulldog Dad
on Jun 5, 2012

Last Post: Jun 5 - 7:22 A
Sales this weekend!
Thanks to all of our wonderful customers for a great weekend at the shop! You make our sucess.Thanks! We will beat anybodys price! If we tell you 2.85 cents we mean it!
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Posted by Bulldog Dad
on Jun 5, 2012

Last Post: Jun 5 - 7:19 A
Steve and Ann
Glad to hear two of our best students had a great dive trip to Xpuha Mexico. They said they really enjoyed practicing all of the skills they had learned in class. Great pics from there that Steve show.....  more
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Posted by Bulldog Dad
on Jun 5, 2012

Last Post: Jun 5 - 7:15 A
South Holston Sunday!
54 degrees at 60ft. on the wrecks. Viz great below 20ft. Mitch and Patrick has a great dive.
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Jun 4, 2012

Last Post: Jun 4 - 4:14 P
Vortex & Morrison Springs 6-1-12 through 6-3-12 Open water check outs.
Hey. another very enjoyable trip. The temp was fine the viz was killer and the group interaction was very fun and entertaining! I enjoyed being a part of your certification experience. Congratulations.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on Jun 4, 2012

Last Post: Jun 4 - 9:46 A
Vortex Springs
We had another fun weekend at Vortex Springs in Florida. Congrats to all our newly certified divers, fantastic job!! Join us for our next trip to Vortex and Morrison July 27th-29th
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Posted by Gouge
on May 28, 2012

Last Post: May 28 - 6:09 A
MEMORIAL DAY
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on May 25, 2012

Last Post: May 25 - 7:57 P
Signs of the dive season
The shop was a-buzz today! Whew! Great to see all you divers coming out of hibernation.(LOL) People are working harder on their certification programs and dive knowledge, servicing their gear, refresh.....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on May 19, 2012

Last Post: May 19 - 7:26 P
Great day at Philadelphia Quarry!
Congratulations to the Howell family and friends on your certifications! It was a great day of diving. I was especially surprised and pleased with your family's buoyancy control. I hope you all put yo.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on May 14, 2012

Last Post: May 16 - 6:30 A
Lake Jocassee
One seat left for tomorrows Jocassee trip. Leaving shop at 7am. Call Rusty at 791-0899 tonight if interested.
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on May 15, 2012

Last Post: May 15 - 11:46 A
Calling all divers and adventurers
Ok, the waters are warming up, the sun is getting warmer, the days are getting longer; the lakes, quarries and oceans are getting busier, the kids are out of school, IT'S TIME FOR SUMMERTIME FUN! Dust.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on May 3, 2012

Last Post: May 6 - 1:06 P
Anyone want to dive locally Sunday afternoon?
Let me know.
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Apr 22, 2012

Last Post: Apr 22 - 1:07 P
4-21-2012 Sotuh Holston Dive
Thanks to all the divers that came out for our dive. I'd like commend you for the effort you put forth to make the dive a success. The viz was very limited down to aprox. 46ft; due to the run-off from.....  more
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Apr 15, 2012

Last Post: Apr 20 - 4:02 P
South Holston Wreck Dive
We're headed for the wrecks 4-21-12. Dust off your wet suit, gloves and hood! I'm expecting pretty good viz. and cool temp. Come out and start refreshing your skills for all the events to come this su.....  more
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Posted by Mitch
on Mar 23, 2012

Last Post: Apr 15 - 4:28 P
Heading to South Holston Thursday Morning!
Jolly Roger and myself are heading to SH Lake Thursday morning to work on a mapping project if anybody else has lost their mind you can join us. lol should be fun. Grat trip to Vortex all the students.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on Apr 14, 2012

Last Post: Apr 14 - 12:28 P
Dive Sunday the 15th?
Anyone want to dive tomorrow?
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Posted by stevenannecox
on Apr 10, 2012

Last Post: Apr 13 - 11:09 P
Our First Ocean/Drift/Boat/Shore Dives!
Anne and I completed our first Ocean/Drift/Boat Dive in Cozumel last week on April,3. I completed a 79ft/28min dive and Anne and I completed a 49ft/50min dive in Cozumel. The following day we were abl.....  more
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Posted by kim
on Apr 8, 2012

Last Post: Apr 8 - 8:02 P
Easter
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Easter today!
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Apr 5, 2012

Last Post: Apr 5 - 12:25 P
U Tell Me!
Any certified divers wanting to get wet in the upcoming summer months and work on improving their dive skills? We can make a fun outing to the lakes or the quarries. Anyone wanting to work on their de.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on Mar 31, 2012

Last Post: Apr 1 - 3:38 P
Spur of the moment Jocassee trip
Going to dive Jocassee on Tuesday if anyone wants to go. We will be double dipping the graveyard which are deep, cold, advanced dives to the 140' range. We are diving doubles but we have some hp 100's.....  more
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Posted by kim
on Mar 28, 2012

Last Post: Apr 1 - 2:12 P
Vortex & Morrison Springs
Charlie and I had a blast with all of ya'll! Congrats to all the newly certified divers from this trip! We did it! :) Much thanks to Rusty, Mitch, Derek, and Roger for all your instruction.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on Mar 14, 2012

Last Post: Mar 28 - 8:31 P
New SSA website / forum
We have this basic forum up for seeking dive buddies, asking questions and general discussions about diving. We hope you use it!
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Posted by Rusty
on Mar 26, 2012

Last Post: Mar 26 - 2:17 P
Dive Tues 27th?
Anyone want to dive tomorrow afternoon? Just reply to this thread and I will get an email.
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Mar 23, 2012

Last Post: Mar 24 - 10:15 P
Lakes are warming up
Spent the last couple of days on Boone lake doing some under water construction. It's already getting diving temperature ( with some exposure protection ), so hit me up and let's get wet!
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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Mar 24, 2012

Last Post: Mar 24 - 10:13 P
New students
We had 3 new open water students this afternoon for their first confined water session. Tyler, Amanda & Brad. They are catching on very quickly. I am confident they will progress without any difficult.....  more
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Posted by Rusty
on Mar 19, 2012

Last Post: Mar 23 - 7:51 P
Vortex Springs
Congratulations to all the students earning their PADI Open Water Diver certification this weekend. Way to go!!

What a great group of folks we had, 17 in all. Hope everyone enjoyed as much as I did.....  more

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Posted by Jolly Roger
on Mar 23, 2012

Last Post: Mar 23 - 6:52 P
Vortex WOW!!!
I had a great trip to Vortex and Morrison Springs. We were fortunate to have 13 excellent students with us. I could sense immediately that their preparation prior to the trip had paid off. By the end.....  more
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