OCTOBER EASY DIVER TIMES

TO REACH US
PHONE:       901-753-2926
EMAIL:        SaralynnT@aol.com
US MAIL:     6161 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis TN 38134
WEB:          www.easydiversmemphis.com

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Dear Friends & Funseekers:
I just love the fall in Memphis.  Although it is an end to our summertime travel and fun, it can also be a time out to reflect and relax before the busy holiday season gets underway.  I always like to have a bit of reflection and moment of gratitude for all the adventures had, lessons learned, and experiences that have shaped who we are.  Take just a moment to be grateful, to reach out, and to enjoy just where you are and what you have achieved up to this time.  Start your fall with a light step and happy heart and know that I appreciate each and every one of you.  Without my students, clients, and friends, nothing I do would make very much sense.  Thank you!

TO KNOW
If you are going to travel in and out of the US, you will need a passport.  Good news:
The US State Department said late last week that it has returned its passport processing turnaround to standard service levels: six to eight weeks for regular applications and three weeks maximum for expedited applications.  Take the time now to fill out your application, get your pictures made, and get into the US Post Office for processing.  No procrastinating allowed. 

Our indoor pool at Well Worx is currently undergoing a face lift and is nothing more than a hole in the deck.  Resurfacing should be complete by the middle of the month.  Please be sure to call and confirm your class before heading over.  This construction WILL impact the Discover Scuba, Scuba Fitness, and Open Water classes.  Any questions, please call us at 901-753-2926.

TO HAVE FUN & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Save the date: Sunday, October 14th
Triple Header - movie, park picnic, and Heifer International Fund Raiser
We all seem to really enjoy each others company, so we have been thinking of ways to have fun at home as well as on dive trips.  What do you think about going together to Deep Sea the newest IMAX® underwater adventure?  It is a wonderful journey beneath the ocean's surface to exotic locations around the globe to meet some of the most strange and exotic creatures on the planet. By attending the 4:00 PM showing, we will still have time to bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy some social time at Overton Park after the show.  Please visit: www.heifer.org to see the ways that we can help end hunger and save the earth.  I ask that everyone bring a personal check and solicit at least one more donation so that we may purchase a: New Beginning Basket, Promise Basket, Hope Basket, and Dream Basket.  All checks are to be made out to Heifer International.  Once we pool our money we will decide together which baskets are to be purchased and by doing so we will share some of our good fortune and prosperity.  Don't forget to bring your favorite picnic, beverage, and lawn chair or blanket.  See you at the Pink Palace!  Please call for park meeting place if you will be joining us AFTER the movie.  In case of rain we will go to the movie and then on to CiCi's pizza instead of the park.

TIP YOUR HAT TO
Our newest fabulous Open Water Divers:
Jeannie Wannage          Jane Lambert
Monica Davis                 Lisa Mills
Sarah Melvin                  Austin Smith

BEST NEW WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT
www.onebag.com
For those of us who are always looking for ways to lighten our travel load, here are some great suggestions and benefits of paring down our travel stuff!

www.beliefnet.com
For a little break and a little inspiration in an otherwise out of control day.  Here are Beliefnets 7 tips to calm down, and surprisingly enough they are things that are part of our regular scuba diving experience:
       1. walk away
       2. close your eyes   
       3. find some solitude
       4. go outside
       5. find some water
       6. breathe deeply
       7. listen to music 

UPCOMING DIVE CLASSES
DISCOVER SCUBA or SCUBA FITNESS - $20 activity fee
Want to try diving, update your scuba skills, get familiar with your new equipment, or just practice?   Students who register and prepay 24 hours in advance may take a $5 discount.
Mondays and Saturdays by appointment: October  22, 2007
                                        (pending completion of pool repair)

OPEN WATER SCUBA CLASS - $350 Group, $510 Private
Do not let another fabulous year go by without fulfilling your dream of becoming an underwater adventurer!   Beginner divers love our warm pool and our friendly and caring staff.   We meet for five combination pool/classroom sessions which provide more than enough time for skill development in our small, intimate classes.   To allow reasonable time to prepare for the first class and complete required paperwork, preregistration is required.   Please call us today for details and to arrange to pick up your student materials!
OWC #10 Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, begins October 23

For extreme flexibility and loads of personal attention why don't you get at least 2 friends to join you and then for just $60 more per person you can have your very own class scheduling AND completely personal attention?   Or if you can have it all, how about a private one on one experience with your personal Easy Diver Staff Instructor?   Call for pricing and scheduling options.

TRAVEL TIPS
Program the phone numbers of all of your important contacts before leaving home.  Include: credit card company, airline, hotel, and In Case of Emergency numbers.  Also email yourself a copy of the first page of your passport so that you can retrieve it in the unlikely event your passport goes MIA during one of your travel adventures.  It will be much easier to get a replacement from the local embassy if you can access this info.

TRAVELTIME
Please remember that your trip deposit is a PROMISE that you will participate.   Our staff is engaged and reservations made to include you, therefore deposits cannot be refunded.   Please see our website for our full cancellation policy.

TRIP DEADLINE CLARIFICATION
All of our trips have a listed deadline.   We need a minimum number of six participants for a local trip to run as scheduled.   The deadline helps us to confirm that there is enough interest to keep the trip on the books.   As long as we have six people for a trip, it will run as planned.   We encourage you to call for availability if you would like to sign up after the deadline has passed.   Often times we can add you on up until just a few days prior to departure on the local trips.   If in doubt, CALL US!

TEMPTATIONS
THE BAHAMAS - The Juliet Live Aboard Schooner
www.sailjuliet.com
2007 trips: SOLD OUT!
These popular trips book up quickly, we are now accepting deposits for 2008.
JULY 12-18, 2008 or OCTOBER 4-10, 2008
TRIP FEE:   $1440 per person based on double occupancy
DEPOSIT:    $400 Due at time of reservation
BALANCE:  Due 60 days prior to departure

THE ATLANTIS RESORT
Paradise Island, Bahamas
November 4-7, 2007
Lifestyles of the rich and famous fall escape will place you and your traveling companions in one of the most beautiful resorts anywhere.  Here is our last chance for some pampering fun in the sun before the holiday rush sets in.  The group air reservation has allowed us maximum time at the resort on our travel days.  All travelers will need a current passport.  Trip fee includes air from Memphis, 4 days/3 nights deluxe room based on double occupancy, all taxes, energy surcharges and hotel service fees, airport transfers, breakfast and dinner daily, 4 boat dives, customized itinerary and packing list, pre trip preparation and water practice and Easy Diver Travel escort and dive instructor.  We must have a minimum of 9 participants for this to run as planned.  Please see our website for the dedicated trip flyer with additional details and remember that this luxury resort is especially perfect for friends and families where everyone is NOT a diver.
TRIP FEE:   $1841 Diver, $1636 Vacationer
DEPOSIT:    $500 at time of deposit, deadline October 5
BALANCE:  October 5

JANUARY KEYS
January 17 - 22, 2008
FLORIDA KEYS - Indigo Reef
JANUARY 17-22, 2008
No passport, no worries.   Start 2008 out right with a little post holiday relaxing get away.   Trip includes 5 nights shared accommodations in marina home, 2 days of two tank boat dives, daily cruising in our own skiff, breakfast on dive days, 2 dinners, customized itinerary, pre trip pool practice and get acquainted meeting, and an Easy Diver Staff travel and dive guide.
TRIP FEE:    $1195 per person based on double occupancy
DEPOSIT:    $300 per person due at time of reservation and room selection
BALANCE:  Due 45 days prior to departure

MARCH SPRING BREAK
CARNIVAL CRUISE - LEGEND sailing from Tampa, FL
7 Day exotic Western Caribbean Cruise to: Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Calica
March 8 - 15, 2008
This itinerary will offer something for everyone in terms of ports and activities.  Divers will be able to sign up for diving excursions in multiple countries!  Visit: www.funshipisland.com to put yourself INTO the cruising picture.  The following prices are per person based on double occupancy and category availability at time of booking and include cruise fee and port taxes. Transportation to Tampa, gratuities, pre-trip hotel, and airport transfers and shore and diving excursions are additional.
TRIP FEES:
             Inside cabin for 1st & 2nd passenger = $712.41
             Inside cabin for 3rd & 4th passenger = $612.41
             Ocean view for 1st & 2nd passenger = $822.41
             Ocean view for 3rd & 4th passenger = $642.41
             Balcony for 1st & 2nd passenger = $942.41
             Balcony for 3rd & 4th passenger = $712.41
DEPOSIT:    $150 per person due upon reservation, deadline October 25
BALANCE:  Due 60 days prior to departure
Please note: An Easy Diver Tour Conductor will be assigned to the group once 10
cabins have been sold.

CARNIVAL CRUISE - INSPIRATION sailing from Tampa, FL
5 Day Western Caribbean - Cayman and Cozumel
March 10 - 15, 2008
Visit www.carnival.com to see this ship and fun amenities.  Our divers are sure to be thrilled with optional diving excursions in Cayman & Cozumel.  The following prices are per person based on double occupancy and category availability at time of booking and include cruise fee and port taxes. Transportation to Tampa (NWA has great nonstop service), gratuities, pre-trip hotel, and airport transfers and shore and diving excursions are separate.
TRIP FEES:
             Inside cabin for 1st & 2nd passenger = $459.27
             Inside cabin for 3rd & 4th passenger = $379.27
             Ocean view for 1st & 2nd passenger = $509.27
             Ocean view for 3rd & 4th passenger = $399.27  
DEPOSIT:    $150 per person due upon reservation, deadline October 25
BALANCE:  Due 60 days prior to departure
Please note: An Easy Diver Tour Conductor will be assigned to the group once 10 cabins have been sold.
  
BLACKBEARD'S CRUISES, BAHAMAS
Memorial Week Fun aboard a 65' sloop
May 24-30, 2008
One of our old time favorites is once again part of our Easy Diver schedule.   For an action packed, fun, best value going trip, plan to join CO-group leaders: Randy Clark and Don Wray for a week of fancy camping at sea.   With the boat departing from Freeport, that first dive comes moments after stepping aboard.   You can count on 3-4 dives per day, plenty of food served buffet style, and some of the prettiest diving in the Bahamas.   Trip fee includes: cruise, port tax, park fee, fuel surcharge, pre trip party and scuba review, customized itinerary and packing list, travel amenity gift, and Easy Diver Staff supervision.  We need a minimum of 8 deposits by the October 24 deadline for this trip to stay on our travel calendar.
TRIP FEE:   $1009
DEPOSIT:    $250 non refundable at time of reservation, deadline October 24
PAYMENT:  $400 by January 24
BALANCE:   Due 60 days prior to departure         

CARNIVAL CRUISE - THE FREEDOM
12 Day Mediterranean Cruise: Italy, Turkey & Greece
June 15 - 27, 2008
This isn't about diving at all, but rather about exploring our world.  Cruising is such an effortless way to visit many exciting ports without the hassle of packing, repacking, & transporting.  Please see our website for our dedicated flyer and additional details
Trip fee includes: cruise fare, port taxes, Champaign & chocolates, memory keepsake box, photo coupon, Carnival robe, & $50 stateroom credit.  Trip fees are per person and do not include: airfare, pre-trip overnight hotel stay, airport transfers, or crew gratuity.  There will be a planning party at the end of October to look at group airfare possibilities as well as pre-trip overnight hotel & tour packages.  Inside cabin prices as well as 3rd & 4th person per cabin fees available on request.
TRIP FEE:        $2157 oceanview, $2657 balcony room
DEPOSIT:         $500 per person deadline: October 15
BALANCE:        Due 90 days prior to sailing

AUSTRALIA
First two weeks of November 2008
We are still waiting to be able to quote airfare, that can only be done 350 days out from departure day, so please stay tuned for more info.

Saralynn
http://www.easydiversmemphis.com
http://saralynnt.younglivingworld.com

901-753-2926


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