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Comment on What a Year! by shar

shar — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:27:06 +0000

Wonderful …thanks for sharing …oxox

Comment on Bonne Terre Scuba Diving Trip (Part II) by Brian Klumpp

Brian Klumpp — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:35:51 +0000

Dave,
Thanks for the inquiry. I belong to Adventure Scuba in Novi (http://www.miadventurescuba.com/). They are actually planning another trip soon to Bonne Terre March 19th-21st. Just an FYI, you don’t necessarily need a dry suit for this dive. I dove this in a 7mm wetsuit and was perfectly fine. Another had a 5mm and he was comfortable as well. I just started diving this year and have not dove Portage. So far, I’ve been to Tobermory, St. Kitts, and Bonne Terre. If you want to know more about our trip in March, just let me know (brian@yesitispossible.com)! The plan is to drive down Friday, do 4 dives, and then drive back Sunday.

Comment on Bonne Terre Scuba Diving Trip (Part II) by Dave McCalman

Dave McCalman — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:01:34 +0000

Hi Brian,
I ran across your blog link from your scuba board post, while researching Bonne Terre mine. My wife & I are thinking about a trip to the mine. First we have to learn how to use the dry suits we just purchased. We are also in the Detroit metro area, which dive shop do you use? We use Sea the World Scuba, I only ask because you look familiar, have you ever dove Portage?

Comment on Bonne Terre Scuba Diving Trip (Part II) by Brian Klumpp

Brian Klumpp — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:53:21 +0000

I think I made the appropriate corrections. Please let me know if there is anything I missed. Just an FYI, I found the information I posted at http://www.maxmccoy.com/bonneterre.htm

Comment on Bonne Terre Scuba Diving Trip (Part II) by douglas goergens

douglas goergens — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:05:55 +0000

Great trip review. Our staff really enjoyed your group and your good diving abilities. We look forward to your return to Bonne Terre Mine.

Comment on Bonne Terre Scuba Diving Trip (Part II) by douglas goergens

douglas goergens — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:34 +0000

this info below is not correct;
Prior to Goegens acquisition of mine, 4 divers lost their lives. This occured in 1974 before current ownership.
Doug and Cathy Goergens acquired mine in 1979 and opened it for diving in 1981. Goergens brought Cousteau to the mine in early 1980′s..
please correct this.

In the latter part of the 1970’s scuba divers began diving the mines. Many died in the process. In the 1980’s, the mine was visited by Jacques Cousteau and his team of divers when the Calypso made an expedition up the nearby Mississippi River. Shortly after, it was purchased by a private firm, and it is now a tourist attraction for mining history buffs and an uncommon destination for experienced scuba divers looking for a unique underwater experience.

Comment on Bonne Terre Scuba Diving Trip (Part II) by Shar Klumpp

Shar Klumpp — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:09:23 +0000

wow, Brian, sounds like a wonderful trip.

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My First Yarn: A Learning Experience – Part II » Yes, It is Possible! — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:05:22 +0000

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Comment on My First Yarn: A Learning Experience – Part 1 by Brian

Brian — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:18:39 +0000

Markus, typically the lines are marked differently to make it easier to trace which lines go to what and where. It just makes it easier to keep them all apart.

Comment on My First Yarn: A Learning Experience – Part 1 by Markus Davis

Markus Davis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:29:48 +0000

Do they mark all the lines and ropes with different colors for the ignorant folk?