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NEW YEAR'S EVE 2006
Several divers took the opportunity to ring in the New Year with a midnight dive on New Year's Eve. The divers started their dives before Midnight and were greeted with "Auld Lang Syne" at midnight trough the underwater speaker system. |
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During the annual DEMA scuba conference in
Florida, John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, the
Deep Sea Detectives, featured in the History Channel's
television program, got the chance to meet
Mermet Springs DiveControl Specialist Dave Trinka. |
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View of the platforms from
the air. |
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There is always some fun going on at Mermet Springs! |
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Another Open Water Graduating
Class at Mermet Springs. |
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They are clean!
They are working!
and THEY ARE HERE!
The new flush toilets are up and running. No more 100 degree smelly porta johns. Our new restroom facilities each have a flush toilet, a mirror and a sink to wash your hands. |
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Randy keeps pretty busy refilling those tanks ! |
The Midwest Representative from SSI, Watson Devore,
traveled from Fort Collins, Colorado to Mermet Springs to
bring us a Surprise award for Excellence directly from SSI! |
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Mark and Eric recently completed their open water
certification and took the opportunity to get in a few
dives at Mermet Springs. The temperatures are warming
up and the surface temperature is nearly 70 degrees as
of June 1. Time to start diving for the summer. |
| Adrienne took advantage of the warm temperatures Memorial Day Weekend to experience an adventure dive at Mermet Springs. The Spoonbill are beginning to feed again, and, this first-time Mermet Springs Diver was lucky enough to view three Spoonbill on her first dive. |
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Our giant catfish keeps a close
eye on Mermet Springs and all
the divers. |
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Steve McSweeney, Nathan
Whitt and Jack took the
submarine to it's new home
at approx. 54 feet between
the train car and the 727.... |
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Mark recently helped clean out the winter dust
on our underwater attractions. Spring is here,
come see what's new. |
Throughout the winter a group of six dedicated folks studied, dived, trained, took tests and trained some more as SSI Dive Control Specialists. Mermet Springs introduces the newest
Dive Control Specialists for the 2006 season and their highly-stylized t-shirt logo. So, if you see one of our staff members wearing one of the DCS shirts congratulate them as new divemasters. Pictured, from left, are Nate, Steve, Eddie, Steve, David and Dave. |
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It is never too early to start planning for tech diving. |
| Mermet Springs 727 Spoonbills dive club recently met and are planning some fun activities for the upcoming months. President Kal Kotter told the group about an upcoming underwater dance contest to be held at a local pool. Next time you are at the divesite, ask about this fun club and the underwater dance contest. Show us your dance moves! |
Kal, President of the Spoonbills
Dive Club Speaks
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The 727 Spoonbills kicked off the 2006
dive season with a fish fry and discussion
from Tom Runkle and Dean Hamilton about
the recent trip to Palau . Don't miss out
on the fun of this dive club, next time
you visit ask about joining the club. |
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Dave Trinka celebrates his 400th dive with a quick dip into the depths with his bright light. |
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Mermet Springs staff
instructor Steve Buntin smiles
after a great dive during a
boat diving class. Although the temperatures are just starting
to warm up, Buntin is already
busy certifying new divers. He
recently completed
a boat diving class for
David and (devil) Dave. |
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As we are gearing up for spring we have been busy inspecting scuba cylinders. Most of Mermet Spring's staff can now visually inspect cylinders during the weekends. Glen R. Faith is also a certified PSI cylinder inspector trainer and offers classes on visual inspecting and for Fill Station Operators. Ask Glen next time you are down about scheduling a class for your dive shop. |
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It was a snow day at Mermet Springs Feb. 18, 2006
but we are still diving!
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