Bonaire in May, 2011
Bonaire in May, 2011
Looking for a roommate for our Bonaire trip next May. Keith and Tom and Bnboly and his wife are paired up, so I need a roomy!
-Ron T.
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
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"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Not sure if Bnboly and wife will be there.
They might be going to Hawaii.
They might be going to Hawaii.
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
how much does that sort of thing cost, anyway?
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it's nice to have low expectations, sometimes - lcf
I said keep going, not start whining -airsix
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Not including airline cost...Blaiz wrote:how much does that sort of thing cost, anyway?
Stay, Dive & drive package...$595.00 for 7 nights - 8 days
- a clean place to sleep.
- rental truck
- unlimited shore diving
- Free Nitrox upgrade
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
I really want to do this trip.BASSMAN wrote:Not including airline cost...Blaiz wrote:how much does that sort of thing cost, anyway?
Stay, Dive & drive package...$595.00 for 7 nights - 8 days
- a clean place to sleep.
- rental truck
- unlimited shore diving
- Free Nitrox upgrade
-Ron T.
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
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Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
And airfare to Bonaire in May is *usually* less expensive than in the high-season months (Nov-Mar). I scored a $550 RT ticket for a May trip, once. (As opposed to the $1K+ pricing I'm seeing for Feb. '11). Ouch.
Liz
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Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
"I really want you to do this trip too!"cardiver wrote:I really want to do this trip.BASSMAN wrote:Not including airline cost...Blaiz wrote:how much does that sort of thing cost, anyway?
Stay, Dive & drive package...$595.00 for 7 nights - 8 days
- a clean place to sleep.
- rental truck
- unlimited shore diving
- Free Nitrox upgrade
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
So... tempting... plus I have plenty of miles to get there for 22$.... how would I convince the boss...
- Benoit.
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
C'mon! You can Doooo-it! It would be great to have you there too!Benoit wrote:So... tempting... plus I have plenty of miles to get there for 22$.... how would I convince the boss...
Early notice is the best way to convince the boss!
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Have any specific dates been set? Kim and I are planning on going.
"Well as much as this pains me I am gonna have to pull out" - pogiguy05
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
James, May 21-28 are the dates, and they are set! It would be great to get an informal NWDC group together!
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"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Where are you guys staying?BASSMAN wrote:Not including airline cost...Blaiz wrote:how much does that sort of thing cost, anyway?
Stay, Dive & drive package...$595.00 for 7 nights - 8 days
- a clean place to sleep.
- rental truck
- unlimited shore diving
- Free Nitrox upgrade
Kelly
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
The www.goldenreefinn.comktb wrote:
Where are you guys staying?
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Are you going to room with me, Kelly?BASSMAN wrote:The http://www.goldenreefinn.comktb wrote:
Where are you guys staying?
-Ron T.
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
I think Derrick might have something to say about that, Ron.cardiver wrote:Are you going to room with me, Kelly?BASSMAN wrote:The http://www.goldenreefinn.comktb wrote:
Where are you guys staying?
Derrick and I and some other folks are thinking about going in February, so we were looking at prices.
Kelly
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Bring him with you! I just want to go in May and I don't want to pay for a double room by myself.ktb wrote:I think Derrick might have something to say about that, Ron.cardiver wrote:Are you going to room with me, Kelly?BASSMAN wrote:The http://www.goldenreefinn.comktb wrote:
Where are you guys staying?
Derrick and I and some other folks are thinking about going in February, so we were looking at prices.
-Ron T.
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
"When I'm 80 I'll take up real diving, which is done in a pub..." Ray Ives.
253-227-0856
My Dive Pics...
https://www.facebook.com/RETOPPPHOTOGRAPHY
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Here's hoping we get some more NWDClubbers to join us in May! With the $595 rate we're going to need a final count by the end of October, so don't let the grass grow too deeply under your feet before shooting your reservations in.
More Pics Than You Have Time To Look AT
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
So, how's it look James? You and Kim ableto go with us?gutholmj wrote:Have any specific dates been set? Kim and I are planning on going.
More Pics Than You Have Time To Look AT
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Yep, that's the plan. We've both already taken off work. Now we just need to start making reservations.Tom Nic wrote:So, how's it look James? You and Kim ableto go with us?gutholmj wrote:Have any specific dates been set? Kim and I are planning on going.
"Well as much as this pains me I am gonna have to pull out" - pogiguy05
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Sweet!gutholmj wrote:Yep, that's the plan. We've both already taken off work. Now we just need to start making reservations.Tom Nic wrote:So, how's it look James? You and Kim ableto go with us?gutholmj wrote:Have any specific dates been set? Kim and I are planning on going.
We all need to get together for a dive and a Bonaire yak-fest sometime this Fall!
The form for your reservations at GRI is pretty point and shoot. They're pretty good at answering questions if you've got 'em as well.
Glad to hear you guys are going!
More Pics Than You Have Time To Look AT
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
Bonaire in May, 2011
Just came across this thread. Bonaire in may is sounding quite good!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
At least 5 of us are going these dates - there may be a few more that join us. Let me know if you need any details Calvin.
More Pics Than You Have Time To Look AT
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Calvin! cardiver needs a room mate!Tangfish wrote:Just came across this thread. Bonaire in may is sounding quite good!
Have you been to Bonaire yet?
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict!
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
Hi,
Is there room for one more? Who's organizing this little adventure?
Is there room for one more? Who's organizing this little adventure?
Re: Bonaire in May, 2011
This is not an "organized" trip. Everyone is making their own plane and housing reservations and is responsible for themselves. We will be happy to talk your ear off and give advice, but again, everyone is responsible for themselves and no one is leading dives.
We are simply some friends headed to Bonaire for a week of diving. We are staying at the Golden Reef Inn .
I have stayed there 4 times. It is a small, clean, friendly, and very workable place to stay. If your priority is DIVING it is hard to beat. Typically we go in pairs, two folks in a one bedroom unit. The units have a bath, living room, and kitchen and are quite comfortable, though not luxurious. Two people can get a place to stay, a rental truck, tanks, weights, and unlimited nitrox for about $595 pp double occupancy. Airfare is additional, as is any insurance on the truck, daily breakfast (not included in the price), whatever food you eat, a Bonaire Marine Park fee ($25 entitle you to dive for the calendar year), exit tax of $35. I think that's it, though one should always read the fine print.
Right now Bassman, Cardiver, & myself are staying in their 2 bedroom unit. Gutholmj and his spouse may be joining us. We pretty much dive our brains out the entire week.
We have kind of "thrown it open" in the sense that we thought it would be fun if a bunch of NWDClubbers "took over" Golden Reef for a week. If you're interested you should hook up with Bassman or one of us for a dive, get to know the folks you might go with, and if you're still interested find yourself a buddy and come!
Shoot me a PM if you have any questions. Most of us should be at the Club dive on the 18th, so we'll see you then!
We are simply some friends headed to Bonaire for a week of diving. We are staying at the Golden Reef Inn .
I have stayed there 4 times. It is a small, clean, friendly, and very workable place to stay. If your priority is DIVING it is hard to beat. Typically we go in pairs, two folks in a one bedroom unit. The units have a bath, living room, and kitchen and are quite comfortable, though not luxurious. Two people can get a place to stay, a rental truck, tanks, weights, and unlimited nitrox for about $595 pp double occupancy. Airfare is additional, as is any insurance on the truck, daily breakfast (not included in the price), whatever food you eat, a Bonaire Marine Park fee ($25 entitle you to dive for the calendar year), exit tax of $35. I think that's it, though one should always read the fine print.
Right now Bassman, Cardiver, & myself are staying in their 2 bedroom unit. Gutholmj and his spouse may be joining us. We pretty much dive our brains out the entire week.
We have kind of "thrown it open" in the sense that we thought it would be fun if a bunch of NWDClubbers "took over" Golden Reef for a week. If you're interested you should hook up with Bassman or one of us for a dive, get to know the folks you might go with, and if you're still interested find yourself a buddy and come!
Shoot me a PM if you have any questions. Most of us should be at the Club dive on the 18th, so we'll see you then!
More Pics Than You Have Time To Look AT
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman