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SUMMARY:San Marcos river cleanup (with Rebels)
DESCRIPTION:The Diving Rebels and the Scubadillos will continue what has become an annual tradition of the underwater cleanup of the San Marcos River on Saturday\, January 25th\, 2025.  As usual\, we will meet at the parking area of Rio Vista Park to gear up.  Once folks have geared up\, we will be shuttled to the parking area near the Aquarena Springs Drive bridge\, from where we plan to enter the water.  Last year\, Mike Schaefer\, a former Dillo member now living in San Marcos\, coordinated the shuttle operation with members of the Kissing Tree Pool Club there in San Marcos.  This was greatly appreciated and Mike will have his club assist in this again this year.  Please see the attached map noting these locations. \nWe want to get in the water about 1 PM\, so please plan your arrival accordingly.  Before we get in the water\, we will get everyone together for a group photo there at the access point below at Aquarena Springs Drive bridge.  We will exit at Rio Vista Park\, about one mile downstream.  The attached map also notes the exit location. For the most part\, this is a relaxing fresh-water drift dive and in some places early in the dive you can just obtain a stable\, motionless position and let the current move you along.  Depending on the water level\, there may be some rather shallow spots about one-halfway along the dive\, but these are navigable. \nThe underwater distance is about one mile and folks spend anywhere from 45 – 90 minutes underwater\, depending on their trash gathering efforts. \nIf you would like to participate in the underwater cleanup\, please bring a mesh bag of some sort to collect the trash/treasures you may find.  Extra mesh bags will be available if you don’t have one.  If you prefer to just drift along for the ride and not collect trash\, that is certainly permissible as we want you to enjoy the dive. \nWe will have 1st and 2nd place prizes for the collector of the most trash and as well as 1st and 2nd place prizes for the collector of the most unusual piece of trash\, as voted by the participants.  So\, bring your mesh laundry bags and/or onion sacks and be prepared to scour the river bottom for collectables. \nAs usual\, Steve Ogden (me) is the outing coordinator\, and my cell number is (214) 641-6013.  If you would like to participate in this event and either did not sign up at the Rebels January meeting or are a member of the Dillos whose meeting was a weather casualty\, please contact me either at my cell number via either call or text.  Also\, let me know if you will join us for dinner\, noted below.  For the day of the outing\, call me if you are running a bit late so we know to wait for you.  If anyone is interested in carpooling\, you can either make your own arrangements or contact me. \nAfter the dive\, for those who are interested\, we will meet for our traditional Saturday evening dinner together. For the past few years\, we have eaten at a wonderful restaurant called The Root Cellar Cafe (http://www.rootcellarcafe.com/)\, so we will look to go there again.  The Root Cellar manager has been very generous is providing gift cards for the restaurant and I will pursue this again. \nOn Sunday morning\, we most likely will follow our past practice of breakfast at Herbert’s Taco Hut (http://www.herbertstacohut.com) for those who would like to join us there. \nThere are a number of reasonably priced motels in the San Marcos area\, fairly close by the river. You might want to check out https://www.booking.com/city/us/san-marcos.html. In a couple of previous years\, I was able to book a room in a private home using https://www.airbnb.com/s/San-Marcos–TX–United-States/homes. Camping is also available in the area if you are so inclined. \nFor those outing participants who have completed the Dive Authorization Course (DAC) or the former Diving for Science or Scientific Diver certification programs and are interested in performing a volunteer dive in Spring Lake on Sunday\, there is again an opportunity for you to perform a volunteer dive in the lake.  All requests to dive are now submitted through the online system. You can find the form using the following link. https://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/Stewardship/Diving/AquaCorps/volunteer-dive-request. \nPlease contact me with any questions. \n  \nSteve “Oggie” Ogden \n(214) 641-6013 \n 
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/san-marcos-river-cleanup-with-rebels/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Park\, San Marcos\, TX\, 555 Cheatham St\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:San Marcos river cleanup (with Rebels)
DESCRIPTION:The Diving Rebels and the Scubadillos will continue what has become an annual tradition of the underwater cleanup of the San Marcos River on Saturday\, January 25th\, 2025.  As usual\, we will meet at the parking area of Rio Vista Park to gear up.  Once folks have geared up\, we will be shuttled to the parking area near the Aquarena Springs Drive bridge\, from where we plan to enter the water.  Last year\, Mike Schaefer\, a former Dillo member now living in San Marcos\, coordinated the shuttle operation with members of the Kissing Tree Pool Club there in San Marcos.  This was greatly appreciated and Mike will have his club assist in this again this year.  Please see the attached map noting these locations. \nWe want to get in the water about 1 PM\, so please plan your arrival accordingly.  Before we get in the water\, we will get everyone together for a group photo there at the access point below at Aquarena Springs Drive bridge.  We will exit at Rio Vista Park\, about one mile downstream.  The attached map also notes the exit location. For the most part\, this is a relaxing fresh-water drift dive and in some places early in the dive you can just obtain a stable\, motionless position and let the current move you along.  Depending on the water level\, there may be some rather shallow spots about one-halfway along the dive\, but these are navigable. \nThe underwater distance is about one mile and folks spend anywhere from 45 – 90 minutes underwater\, depending on their trash gathering efforts. \nIf you would like to participate in the underwater cleanup\, please bring a mesh bag of some sort to collect the trash/treasures you may find.  Extra mesh bags will be available if you don’t have one.  If you prefer to just drift along for the ride and not collect trash\, that is certainly permissible as we want you to enjoy the dive. \nWe will have 1st and 2nd place prizes for the collector of the most trash and as well as 1st and 2nd place prizes for the collector of the most unusual piece of trash\, as voted by the participants.  So\, bring your mesh laundry bags and/or onion sacks and be prepared to scour the river bottom for collectables. \nAs usual\, Steve Ogden (me) is the outing coordinator\, and my cell number is (214) 641-6013.  If you would like to participate in this event and either did not sign up at the Rebels January meeting or are a member of the Dillos whose meeting was a weather casualty\, please contact me either at my cell number via either call or text.  Also\, let me know if you will join us for dinner\, noted below.  For the day of the outing\, call me if you are running a bit late so we know to wait for you.  If anyone is interested in carpooling\, you can either make your own arrangements or contact me. \nAfter the dive\, for those who are interested\, we will meet for our traditional Saturday evening dinner together. For the past few years\, we have eaten at a wonderful restaurant called The Root Cellar Cafe (http://www.rootcellarcafe.com/)\, so we will look to go there again.  The Root Cellar manager has been very generous is providing gift cards for the restaurant and I will pursue this again. \nOn Sunday morning\, we most likely will follow our past practice of breakfast at Herbert’s Taco Hut (http://www.herbertstacohut.com) for those who would like to join us there. \nThere are a number of reasonably priced motels in the San Marcos area\, fairly close by the river. You might want to check out https://www.booking.com/city/us/san-marcos.html. In a couple of previous years\, I was able to book a room in a private home using https://www.airbnb.com/s/San-Marcos–TX–United-States/homes. Camping is also available in the area if you are so inclined. \nFor those outing participants who have completed the Dive Authorization Course (DAC) or the former Diving for Science or Scientific Diver certification programs and are interested in performing a volunteer dive in Spring Lake on Sunday\, there is again an opportunity for you to perform a volunteer dive in the lake.  All requests to dive are now submitted through the online system. You can find the form using the following link. https://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/Stewardship/Diving/AquaCorps/volunteer-dive-request. \nPlease contact me with any questions. \n  \nSteve “Oggie” Ogden \n(214) 641-6013 \n 
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/san-marcos-river-cleanup-with-rebels-3/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Park\, San Marcos\, TX\, 555 Cheatham St\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:"Local" dive @ Balmorhea State Park
DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\n\nFriday: Drive\nSaturday:\nDive\nMcDonald’s observatory\nSunday: Dive\nMonday: Drive\n\n\nJim and the Rebels are planning for potluck dinner Sunday night at the park – so if you want to attend\, fill that into the spreadsheet and list what you will be bringing – I sent out link to the spreadsheet to those that have already expressed interest. If you are interested in going\, let me know (Mike at 469-939-6773) and I’ll send you more info.\n\n* No airfills so bring tanks for the weekend – I’m bringing two tanks (it’s very shallow!). And bring suitable thermal protection (72-76F so I’m bringing a 5mm and hood). And since the water is clear and there are fish\, bring a camera if you have one 🙂\n* Don’t forget C-card and $5/day for diving\nPark:\n\nDay Passes ($7/day) can be booked on Texas State Parks website\nAvailable 30 days in advance\n8-3:00pm entry or 3:00pm-7:30pm entry\nWalk-ins are available the same day but total of 650 visitors available\nPark available 8am-7.30pm\nNo lifeguard on duty\n\nDiving:\n\n$5 dive fee\nBuddy system is mandatory\nDiving Agreement must be signed before diving. Show C card\nNo air fills available at the park\nClosest air fill is in Midland/Odessa (2 hour drive)\nUp to 25 feet deep (well\, people seem to say 22ft…)\nWater temp: 72-76 degrees\n\nMcDonald’s Observatory:\n\nAdmission: $3\, Guided Tours $10 ($8 Seniors 65+)\n82-inch Telescope Guided Tour – only available 12:30pm Sat 9th ($150/person)\nStar Party @7pm Saturday night (about 2 hours)\n$25/adult\, $20 / senior\, refund (-$3) if cloudy\nOutdoors\nAbout 50 minute drive from Balmorhea Park\n\nLodging:\nBalmorhea \nPark: \n\nCamping (or RV) available. Can be booked 5 months in advance (23 sites and cabins available as of 9/4\n/2024)\nBooking via Texas state park website\nCabins/Lodges – $125-$155/night for 2 people (central air/heat\, 2 queens\, linens and towels included). Some rooms accommodate up to 4 people for extra charge\n\nEl Oso Flojo Lodge Balmorhea (http://www.elosoflojolodge.com/) \n\n20 rooms\n$79-$139\nCall to reserve room (432-375-0459)\nScuba friendly lodging with wetsuit and scuba gear storage and drying\n\nThe Eleven Inn (http://www.theeleveninn.com) \n\n11 rooms\nCall to reserve room\n\nDining:\nLunch and dinner: \n\nLa Cueva De Oso Restaurant (lunch and dinner 11am-9pm) – (432)375-2273\nJo’s Bar & Grill\nLunch and dinner (11am-10pm\, closed on Sunday)\nSaddleback Steakhouse (dinner only: 5-10pm) – (432)755-4380\n\nBreakfast: \n\nBring your own\nTacos and burritos at the gas station or grocery store… Recommended by staff at the park!!\n\nBalmorhea Grocery store – open daily
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-dive-balmorhea-state-park/
LOCATION:Balmorhea State Park\, 9207 TX-17\, Toyahvale\, TX\, 79786\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:"Local" dive @ Balmorhea State Park
DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\n\nFriday: Drive\nSaturday:\nDive\nMcDonald’s observatory\nSunday: Dive\nMonday: Drive\n\n\nJim and the Rebels are planning for potluck dinner Sunday night at the park – so if you want to attend\, fill that into the spreadsheet and list what you will be bringing – I sent out link to the spreadsheet to those that have already expressed interest. If you are interested in going\, let me know (Mike at 469-939-6773) and I’ll send you more info.\n\n* No airfills so bring tanks for the weekend – I’m bringing two tanks (it’s very shallow!). And bring suitable thermal protection (72-76F so I’m bringing a 5mm and hood). And since the water is clear and there are fish\, bring a camera if you have one 🙂\n* Don’t forget C-card and $5/day for diving\nPark:\n\nDay Passes ($7/day) can be booked on Texas State Parks website\nAvailable 30 days in advance\n8-3:00pm entry or 3:00pm-7:30pm entry\nWalk-ins are available the same day but total of 650 visitors available\nPark available 8am-7.30pm\nNo lifeguard on duty\n\nDiving:\n\n$5 dive fee\nBuddy system is mandatory\nDiving Agreement must be signed before diving. Show C card\nNo air fills available at the park\nClosest air fill is in Midland/Odessa (2 hour drive)\nUp to 25 feet deep (well\, people seem to say 22ft…)\nWater temp: 72-76 degrees\n\nMcDonald’s Observatory:\n\nAdmission: $3\, Guided Tours $10 ($8 Seniors 65+)\n82-inch Telescope Guided Tour – only available 12:30pm Sat 9th ($150/person)\nStar Party @7pm Saturday night (about 2 hours)\n$25/adult\, $20 / senior\, refund (-$3) if cloudy\nOutdoors\nAbout 50 minute drive from Balmorhea Park\n\nLodging:\nBalmorhea \nPark: \n\nCamping (or RV) available. Can be booked 5 months in advance (23 sites and cabins available as of 9/4\n/2024)\nBooking via Texas state park website\nCabins/Lodges – $125-$155/night for 2 people (central air/heat\, 2 queens\, linens and towels included). Some rooms accommodate up to 4 people for extra charge\n\nEl Oso Flojo Lodge Balmorhea (http://www.elosoflojolodge.com/) \n\n20 rooms\n$79-$139\nCall to reserve room (432-375-0459)\nScuba friendly lodging with wetsuit and scuba gear storage and drying\n\nThe Eleven Inn (http://www.theeleveninn.com) \n\n11 rooms\nCall to reserve room\n\nDining:\nLunch and dinner: \n\nLa Cueva De Oso Restaurant (lunch and dinner 11am-9pm) – (432)375-2273\nJo’s Bar & Grill\nLunch and dinner (11am-10pm\, closed on Sunday)\nSaddleback Steakhouse (dinner only: 5-10pm) – (432)755-4380\n\nBreakfast: \n\nBring your own\nTacos and burritos at the gas station or grocery store… Recommended by staff at the park!!\n\nBalmorhea Grocery store – open daily
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-dive-balmorhea-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Balmorhea State Park\, 9207 TX-17\, Toyahvale\, TX\, 79786\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:annual underwater pumpkin carving contest  and afternoon oktoberfest @ Tyler State Park
DESCRIPTION:Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest \nand Afternoon Oktoberfeast \n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 19\, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nTyler State Park\n\n\nPlease join us for this highly entertaining annual event that’s sure to get you into the fall spirit. \nUnderwater pumpkin carving starts around noon. Then\, around 3 p.m.\, we’ll have our ever-popular Bavarian-style feast\, followed by carving judging and awarding of prizes. \nWe’re back at Tyler State Park. We’ll be at the day-use area left of the swim beach. Look for our bright yellow club banners\, T-shirts and signs. \nActivities start before noon as contestants bring their pre-cleaned\, gutted pumpkin to the event area (by the banners\, signs\, etc.). Clean your pumpkin at home! Then everyone – divers and spectators – will move to the sandy swim beach area to gear up for the noon dive. \nTheme: Nightmare Before Christmas \nCategories: \n\nOpen — (Accessories allowed; must be assembled and attached to the pumpkin before surfacing)\nOld school (No props – just the pumpkin)\n\nDetails \nStart gearing up at 11 a.m. The underwater fun begins at noon. Contestants have one hour to create their masterpiece carving while underwater. Prizes will be awarded for winning pumpkins. \nCost: The event is FREE for Scubadillo members\, $10 per guest. If you’re not yet a member\, no worries. You can join using our online form: https://scubadillos.givingfuel.com/scubadillo-dive-club. (This ensures your free entry at our Chili Cookoff and Christmas party\, too.) Park fee is $6 per person. \n\nMost important: Please don’t cut yourself or your buddy.\nPrepare for water temps in the upper 70s.\nBring your own pumpkin. Bring a three-pound weight to keep it down.\nBring carving utensils.\nBring a mesh bag for the carved-out chunks to bring them back to the surface. No underwater littering.\nYour pumpkin MUST NOT be carved (only gutted) before getting into the water.\nNo drawing or mark-ups on your pumpkin in advance.\nNo stencils.\nIf you’re using props\, they must be attached to your pumpkin before surfacing.\nYou have ONE HOUR to carve your masterpiece.\nOne prize per pumpkin. You and your buddy can bring down two pumpkins to be judged individually OR you and your buddy can work on one pumpkin for one prize.\nBring a light or candle to illuminate your pumpkin after the dive.\n\nScubadillo Oktoberfeast starts around 3 p.m. \n**We need an accurate headcount to help us plan on food and prizes. By Tuesday\, Oct. 15\, please RSVP HERE\, on our food sign-up sheet.** \nScubadillos will provide the grilled brats\, buns\, red cabbage and sauerkraut. \nPlease bring a side dish or dessert to share with everyone (preferably in the theme of Oktoberfest\, but anything food-related is welcome). Let us know what you are bringing by adding to the food sign-up sheet above. \nPlan to hang out for a while after our meal and the pumpkin-judging to socialize\, tell stories\, laugh at the goofy carved pumpkins\, take pics\, etc. \nImportant  \n\nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, Oct. 15. This helps us ensure we have plenty of brats!!!\nRemember to bring camp chairs for everyone in your group.\nBring sunshades\, sunblock\, hats.\nBring your beverage of choice (be discreet if you have “adult” beverages).\nTyler is about 90 miles east of Dallas just north of I-20. That’s a 1.5 to 2-hour drive for some of you. A day trip? Sure. Some Dillos plan to camp out at the park for the night or stay at a local hotel. Each campsite is allowed two tents\, so there can be some sharing of campsites.\n\nKnives out! (for the carving) and Fins Up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/annual-underwater-pumpkin-carving-contest-and-afternoon-oktoberfest-tyler-state-park/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 789 Park Road 16\, Tyler\, TX\, 75706\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:annual underwater pumpkin carving contest  and afternoon oktoberfest @ Tyler State Park
DESCRIPTION:Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest \nand Afternoon Oktoberfeast \n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 19\, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nTyler State Park\n\n\nPlease join us for this highly entertaining annual event that’s sure to get you into the fall spirit. \nUnderwater pumpkin carving starts around noon. Then\, around 3 p.m.\, we’ll have our ever-popular Bavarian-style feast\, followed by carving judging and awarding of prizes. \nWe’re back at Tyler State Park. We’ll be at the day-use area left of the swim beach. Look for our bright yellow club banners\, T-shirts and signs. \nActivities start before noon as contestants bring their pre-cleaned\, gutted pumpkin to the event area (by the banners\, signs\, etc.). Clean your pumpkin at home! Then everyone – divers and spectators – will move to the sandy swim beach area to gear up for the noon dive. \nTheme: Nightmare Before Christmas \nCategories: \n\nOpen — (Accessories allowed; must be assembled and attached to the pumpkin before surfacing)\nOld school (No props – just the pumpkin)\n\nDetails \nStart gearing up at 11 a.m. The underwater fun begins at noon. Contestants have one hour to create their masterpiece carving while underwater. Prizes will be awarded for winning pumpkins. \nCost: The event is FREE for Scubadillo members\, $10 per guest. If you’re not yet a member\, no worries. You can join using our online form: https://scubadillos.givingfuel.com/scubadillo-dive-club. (This ensures your free entry at our Chili Cookoff and Christmas party\, too.) Park fee is $6 per person. \n\nMost important: Please don’t cut yourself or your buddy.\nPrepare for water temps in the upper 70s.\nBring your own pumpkin. Bring a three-pound weight to keep it down.\nBring carving utensils.\nBring a mesh bag for the carved-out chunks to bring them back to the surface. No underwater littering.\nYour pumpkin MUST NOT be carved (only gutted) before getting into the water.\nNo drawing or mark-ups on your pumpkin in advance.\nNo stencils.\nIf you’re using props\, they must be attached to your pumpkin before surfacing.\nYou have ONE HOUR to carve your masterpiece.\nOne prize per pumpkin. You and your buddy can bring down two pumpkins to be judged individually OR you and your buddy can work on one pumpkin for one prize.\nBring a light or candle to illuminate your pumpkin after the dive.\n\nScubadillo Oktoberfeast starts around 3 p.m. \n**We need an accurate headcount to help us plan on food and prizes. By Tuesday\, Oct. 15\, please RSVP HERE\, on our food sign-up sheet.** \nScubadillos will provide the grilled brats\, buns\, red cabbage and sauerkraut. \nPlease bring a side dish or dessert to share with everyone (preferably in the theme of Oktoberfest\, but anything food-related is welcome). Let us know what you are bringing by adding to the food sign-up sheet above. \nPlan to hang out for a while after our meal and the pumpkin-judging to socialize\, tell stories\, laugh at the goofy carved pumpkins\, take pics\, etc. \nImportant  \n\nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, Oct. 15. This helps us ensure we have plenty of brats!!!\nRemember to bring camp chairs for everyone in your group.\nBring sunshades\, sunblock\, hats.\nBring your beverage of choice (be discreet if you have “adult” beverages).\nTyler is about 90 miles east of Dallas just north of I-20. That’s a 1.5 to 2-hour drive for some of you. A day trip? Sure. Some Dillos plan to camp out at the park for the night or stay at a local hotel. Each campsite is allowed two tents\, so there can be some sharing of campsites.\n\nKnives out! (for the carving) and Fins Up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/annual-underwater-pumpkin-carving-contest-and-afternoon-oktoberfest-tyler-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 789 Park Road 16\, Tyler\, TX\, 75706\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:underwater scubadillo poker run @ Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 14th\, as we celebrate our annual Scubadillo Poker Run\, where dive-buddy contestants compete for the best five-card poker hand from our underwater “playing table.” \nWHERE\nWheeler Branch Reservoir in Glen Rose. Take I-35 south of Dallas\, then Hwy. 67 to Glen Rose. In Glen Rose\, turn right on Bo Gibbs Boulevard for one mile\, then turn right/north on CR 301. In ½ mile\, veer to your left when you see a “Y” and a small brick wall welcoming you to the park/reservoir. We’ll post a Dillo sign there\, too. NOTE: This turn onto CR 326 can be easy to miss. Follow the road for ½ mile to the park entrance. Once inside\, look for our bright yellow banners. We’ll be near the water\, not in the big pavilion. \nPARK FEE & RULES\nPark entrance fee is $10 per person. Cash only. Please have exact amount\, as they’d rather not deal with giving change\, etc. Overnight camping is not allowed. Nice restrooms are on site. Pets are allowed in the park but must be kept on a short leash. \nFOOD\nWe’ll fire up the grill around noon with plenty of yummy burgers and “fixins” plus a mound of healthy grilled veggies. We appreciate everyone bringing some type of side dish to share (savory OR sweet). Bottled water provided. The feast is FREE to active members\, and $10 for non-members. (PS: you can become a member on the spot; there are several more activities between now and the end of 2022. 😉 \nPOKER TIME\nThe “playing field” will be laid out at 12’-15’ (the water is low this year) with two decks – a red and a blue – of special plastic-coated cards. Each card is attached with a binder clip to a zig-zaged line. Each two-buddy team will be allowed to collect a maximum of five cards at one time. You’ll have an hour to improve your hand as you take and replace cards to create the winning standard poker hands (flushes\, straights\, four-of-a-kind\, full houses\, etc.). Prizes will be awarded to the top poker hands. And don’t worry if you’re by yourself; we’ll buddy you up if you don’t already have one. \nWHAT TO BRING\n– Folding chair\n– Sunglasses\, sunblock\, hats\, etc.\n– Beverage of choice other than water (be Discreet if you have adult bevs)\n– Side dish to share during lunch\n– Wagon to haul gear from parking lot (optional\, but just know it’s a bit of a walk)\n– Swimsuits and dive gear\, towels. BTW\, if you don’t want to dive\, that’s fine. Join us for the fun AND to swim in the “cool” water if you want.  \nWATER TEMP\, etc.\nFor your visual enjoyment\, if you want to continue diving after the poker run\, you’ll find two helicopters\, a bus\, a dive platform and fire hydrant. Water temp is 80+ degrees\, and in previous years\, there was a hard thermocline after 35’. With the HOT weather this summer\, you may or may not hit the thermocline. A skin or 1-3 mil wetsuit should be ample coverage\, especially when you spend an hour in shallow water during the poker game. \nTIMING (a p p r o x i m a t e)\nArrive 11 – 11:30 a.m. Lunch around 12:30. Poker Run after lunch\, 1:30 ish. Prizes awarded at 4. We’ll wrap up by 5 p.m. Some of you might want to stay longer to dive more – and that’s completely up to you. If you’ve got the air\, use it! 😉 \n  \nFor updates or Q&A\, visit our Scubadillo Dive Club Facebook GROUP or our Meetup page.
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/underwater-scubadillo-poker-run-wheeler-branch-reservoir-park/
LOCATION:Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park\, 2099 County Road 301\, Glen Rose\, TX\, 76043\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:underwater scubadillo poker run @ Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 14th\, as we celebrate our annual Scubadillo Poker Run\, where dive-buddy contestants compete for the best five-card poker hand from our underwater “playing table.” \nWHERE\nWheeler Branch Reservoir in Glen Rose. Take I-35 south of Dallas\, then Hwy. 67 to Glen Rose. In Glen Rose\, turn right on Bo Gibbs Boulevard for one mile\, then turn right/north on CR 301. In ½ mile\, veer to your left when you see a “Y” and a small brick wall welcoming you to the park/reservoir. We’ll post a Dillo sign there\, too. NOTE: This turn onto CR 326 can be easy to miss. Follow the road for ½ mile to the park entrance. Once inside\, look for our bright yellow banners. We’ll be near the water\, not in the big pavilion. \nPARK FEE & RULES\nPark entrance fee is $10 per person. Cash only. Please have exact amount\, as they’d rather not deal with giving change\, etc. Overnight camping is not allowed. Nice restrooms are on site. Pets are allowed in the park but must be kept on a short leash. \nFOOD\nWe’ll fire up the grill around noon with plenty of yummy burgers and “fixins” plus a mound of healthy grilled veggies. We appreciate everyone bringing some type of side dish to share (savory OR sweet). Bottled water provided. The feast is FREE to active members\, and $10 for non-members. (PS: you can become a member on the spot; there are several more activities between now and the end of 2022. 😉 \nPOKER TIME\nThe “playing field” will be laid out at 12’-15’ (the water is low this year) with two decks – a red and a blue – of special plastic-coated cards. Each card is attached with a binder clip to a zig-zaged line. Each two-buddy team will be allowed to collect a maximum of five cards at one time. You’ll have an hour to improve your hand as you take and replace cards to create the winning standard poker hands (flushes\, straights\, four-of-a-kind\, full houses\, etc.). Prizes will be awarded to the top poker hands. And don’t worry if you’re by yourself; we’ll buddy you up if you don’t already have one. \nWHAT TO BRING\n– Folding chair\n– Sunglasses\, sunblock\, hats\, etc.\n– Beverage of choice other than water (be Discreet if you have adult bevs)\n– Side dish to share during lunch\n– Wagon to haul gear from parking lot (optional\, but just know it’s a bit of a walk)\n– Swimsuits and dive gear\, towels. BTW\, if you don’t want to dive\, that’s fine. Join us for the fun AND to swim in the “cool” water if you want.  \nWATER TEMP\, etc.\nFor your visual enjoyment\, if you want to continue diving after the poker run\, you’ll find two helicopters\, a bus\, a dive platform and fire hydrant. Water temp is 80+ degrees\, and in previous years\, there was a hard thermocline after 35’. With the HOT weather this summer\, you may or may not hit the thermocline. A skin or 1-3 mil wetsuit should be ample coverage\, especially when you spend an hour in shallow water during the poker game. \nTIMING (a p p r o x i m a t e)\nArrive 11 – 11:30 a.m. Lunch around 12:30. Poker Run after lunch\, 1:30 ish. Prizes awarded at 4. We’ll wrap up by 5 p.m. Some of you might want to stay longer to dive more – and that’s completely up to you. If you’ve got the air\, use it! 😉 \n  \nFor updates or Q&A\, visit our Scubadillo Dive Club Facebook GROUP or our Meetup page.
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/underwater-scubadillo-poker-run-wheeler-branch-reservoir-park-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park\, 2099 County Road 301\, Glen Rose\, TX\, 76043\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Local lake dive @ Scuba Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us \nat The Scuba Ranch in Terrell \nSaturday\, Aug. 17\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGear up and join us for a local dive at The Scuba Ranch. It’s located at 8131 CR 346\, Terrell\, Texas. Reach them at 940.765.3483. \nWe’ll begin our first dive around 10 a.m.\, so arrive earlier to set up. \nWe’ll also do a second dive. There will be time to fill your tank ($10) or time to rest if you bring two tanks or if you do two dives on a single tank. \nThe details \n\nPark entrance is $25\, or if you are not getting into the water\, $10 for landlubbers.\nWe’ll be at the USS Spiegel Grove pavilion\, which is across from bathrooms and air-fill station.\nAir fills are available for $10 a tank. Tank rentals are $15 for the day.\nSave some time and sign the Scuba Ranch waiver on their website. It’s good for a year. You may also pay your park entrance fee online.\nBring a snack or lunch and beverages. Shareable side dishes are always welcome.\nEstimated water temperature is in the low 70s.\n\nPlease let us know if you are coming. Contact Mike Lindstrom (469-939-6773 or mike@diverguy.com). 
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-lake-dive-scuba-ranch-2/
LOCATION:The Scuba Ranch\, 131 County Road 346\, Terrell\, TX\, 75161\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Local lake dive @ Scuba Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us \nat The Scuba Ranch in Terrell \nSaturday\, Aug. 17\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGear up and join us for a local dive at The Scuba Ranch. It’s located at 8131 CR 346\, Terrell\, Texas. Reach them at 940.765.3483. \nWe’ll begin our first dive around 10 a.m.\, so arrive earlier to set up. \nWe’ll also do a second dive. There will be time to fill your tank ($10) or time to rest if you bring two tanks or if you do two dives on a single tank. \nThe details \n\nPark entrance is $25\, or if you are not getting into the water\, $10 for landlubbers.\nWe’ll be at the USS Spiegel Grove pavilion\, which is across from bathrooms and air-fill station.\nAir fills are available for $10 a tank. Tank rentals are $15 for the day.\nSave some time and sign the Scuba Ranch waiver on their website. It’s good for a year. You may also pay your park entrance fee online.\nBring a snack or lunch and beverages. Shareable side dishes are always welcome.\nEstimated water temperature is in the low 70s.\n\nPlease let us know if you are coming. Contact Mike Lindstrom (469-939-6773 or mike@diverguy.com). 
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-lake-dive-scuba-ranch-2-2/
LOCATION:The Scuba Ranch\, 131 County Road 346\, Terrell\, TX\, 75161\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Local lake dive @ Tenkiller Lake\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma weekend of July 27-28 \nDiving: \nTenkiller State Park: \n\nDive park\nFisherman’s point\nBluff View\n\nNormal July Water temps:  70/80 \nDepending on when we get up there\, we can do an afternoon/evening dive Friday. Saturday we’ll do morning and afternoon dives and if time permits\, we can do a Sunday morning dive. \nI would recommend bringing at least two tanks. You can rent them at any DFW dive shop for the weekend or up by the lake. Below are the two dive shops close by. \nNautical Adventures also have a fill station at the dive park  – The Dive Hut that’s open Fri-Sun (9-7pm Fri/Sat and Sun 9-5pm) \nTank Refills/Gear rental: \n\nGene’s Aqua Pro (918-487-52210) (Fri/Sat: 8-6\, Sun: 8-4)\nNautical Adventures Scuba (918-457-3483) (Fri/Sat: 9-5\, Sun: 9-2)\n\n  \nAccommodations: \nJohn and I booked a camp site at Tenkiller State Park for Fri-Sun but there are cabins there and a few hotels in the area. \nHere’s the info for possible accommodations: \nTenkiller State Park: \n\nRV/Tent: Flying Squirrel site ($35/night – Senior (62+) or Military rates available)\nCabins (sleep 4) $105-$125/night\n\nHotels: \n\nSuite 16 Motel – 7 miles away (south of lake)\, ~$60/night.\nTenkiller Lodge – 20 miles away (North of lake)\, ~$90/night\nFin and Feather Resort & Soda Steve’s – 5 miles away\, ~$110/night\n\n  \nFood: \nNo food provided by the club so bring your own – if there’s interest\, we can go to one of the local restaurants Friday and/or Saturday evening. \n\nSoda Steve’s Restaurant\nRail Fence Barbeque and Burgers\nBig Daddy’s Right On The Dam Highway\nThe Wolf At Tenkiller\n\n  \nOther details: \nPlease add your name and cell # here  so we can contact each other \nAnyone want to share a ride up there? Let me or John know. \nSlide deck shared at earlier club meetings: More info! \nLake website: https://tenkillerlake.com/ \nTravelOK website: https://www.travelok.com/articles/scuba-diving-at-lake-tenkiller \nSee you there! \n\nMike Lindstrom – 469-939-6773 (text/call)\nJohn Cross – 972-567-6169 (text/call)\n\n 
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-lake-dive-tenkiller-lake-ok/
LOCATION:Tenkiller State Park\, OK\, 448159 East 979 Road\, Gore\, OK\, 74435\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Local lake dive @ Tenkiller Lake\, OK
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma weekend of July 27-28 \nDiving: \nTenkiller State Park: \n\nDive park\nFisherman’s point\nBluff View\n\nNormal July Water temps:  70/80 \nDepending on when we get up there\, we can do an afternoon/evening dive Friday. Saturday we’ll do morning and afternoon dives and if time permits\, we can do a Sunday morning dive. \nI would recommend bringing at least two tanks. You can rent them at any DFW dive shop for the weekend or up by the lake. Below are the two dive shops close by. \nNautical Adventures also have a fill station at the dive park  – The Dive Hut that’s open Fri-Sun (9-7pm Fri/Sat and Sun 9-5pm) \nTank Refills/Gear rental: \n\nGene’s Aqua Pro (918-487-52210) (Fri/Sat: 8-6\, Sun: 8-4)\nNautical Adventures Scuba (918-457-3483) (Fri/Sat: 9-5\, Sun: 9-2)\n\n  \nAccommodations: \nJohn and I booked a camp site at Tenkiller State Park for Fri-Sun but there are cabins there and a few hotels in the area. \nHere’s the info for possible accommodations: \nTenkiller State Park: \n\nRV/Tent: Flying Squirrel site ($35/night – Senior (62+) or Military rates available)\nCabins (sleep 4) $105-$125/night\n\nHotels: \n\nSuite 16 Motel – 7 miles away (south of lake)\, ~$60/night.\nTenkiller Lodge – 20 miles away (North of lake)\, ~$90/night\nFin and Feather Resort & Soda Steve’s – 5 miles away\, ~$110/night\n\n  \nFood: \nNo food provided by the club so bring your own – if there’s interest\, we can go to one of the local restaurants Friday and/or Saturday evening. \n\nSoda Steve’s Restaurant\nRail Fence Barbeque and Burgers\nBig Daddy’s Right On The Dam Highway\nThe Wolf At Tenkiller\n\n  \nOther details: \nPlease add your name and cell # here  so we can contact each other \nAnyone want to share a ride up there? Let me or John know. \nSlide deck shared at earlier club meetings: More info! \nLake website: https://tenkillerlake.com/ \nTravelOK website: https://www.travelok.com/articles/scuba-diving-at-lake-tenkiller \nSee you there! \n\nMike Lindstrom – 469-939-6773 (text/call)\nJohn Cross – 972-567-6169 (text/call)\n\n 
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-lake-dive-tenkiller-lake-ok-2/
LOCATION:Tenkiller State Park\, OK\, 448159 East 979 Road\, Gore\, OK\, 74435\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Luau @ Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park
DESCRIPTION:LUAU! \n…with the Dillos and Rebels \nSaturday\, June 8\n11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nWheeler Branch Reservoir\nGlen Rose\, Texas\n\n\n\n\n\nThe partying pineapples are back! They’re having FUN at a Luau – which is exactly what you’ll be doing when you join us June 8 for fun and games\, laughter\, sunshine\, camaraderie\, prizes and FOOD! \nDiving you ask? Of course you can dive\, but it’s not required. \nThis annual funfest – a combo Scubadillo and Diving Rebels event – is a day to get out of the house\, enjoy some games in the water and on land\, eat\, party and hang with your favorite fun divers. You don’t want to miss it! It’s also our annual fundraiser. Members and non-members will need a ticket.\n\n\nWhere\nWheeler Branch Reservoir Park in Glen Rose. This scenic lake park is the ideal venue for swimming\, diving\, dry land games and water games (for prizes!). We will have a raffle\, a silent auction — and of course\, our Luau feast\, featuring pulled pork\, grilled by our master chef\, Larry Kouba. We’ll be at the pavilion. Look for the Scubadillos bright yellow banners.Get your tickets  \nThis is our fundraiser\, so everyone pays the same\, member or not. Buy your tickets here online by end of day Wednesday\, June 6. $10.30 each. You may pay $10 in cash or credit at our June 6 meeting. Tickets go up to $15 starting June 7 and can be purchased at the event. \nNo Scubadillo membership is required. In fact\, we want to see you\, your pals\, family members … bring the whole gang! There’s plenty to do\, including swimming and hiking. Don’t delay in getting your ticket(s). This helps us be prepared for enough food and picnic supplies.  \nPark fee\nPark entrance fee is $10 per person. Cash only. (This is separate from the Luau ticket.) Overnight camping is not allowed. Pets are allowed in the park\, but must be on a short leash (6 ft. or less) and you have to pick up any deposits. You’ll find nice\, clean bathrooms on site. \nWhat to bring \n\nSide dish to share\nFolding chairs\nSunshades\, sunblock\, hats\, etc.\nBeverage of choice (be discreet if you have adult beverages)\nSwimsuits\, towels and dive gear (for optional lake dive)\nAfternoon munchies to tide you over (Luau feast starts at 1 p.m.)\nCash for raffle and silent auction ($1\, $5\, $10\, $20 bills)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiving\nThe lake has a dive platform\, a sunken bus and helicopter\, and lots of fish! Might be chilly; 5 mil suit recommended. Be sure to arrive early (approx 11 a.m.) if you intend to dive. Expect low 70s on the surface at this time of year and colder past the various thermoclines as the lake can get past 60 feet for true deep dives. Bring proper hoods\, gloves and lights if you go this deep as it is a night dive at this depth – but the water gets clearer! Diving begins in the morning or when you arrive.\nRaffle\nBring plenty of cash for the raffle to win great prizes.Silent auction\nGet some dive gear at a super great price! Buy a gift basket full of fun items. Spend some money to help support the club. \n\nChow down!\nThe Luau Feast begins at 1 p.m.-ish. We’ll have pulled pork. Bring a side dish to share. To avoid eight tubs of potato salad\, please let us know what you’re bringing. Sign up here. This also helps us know how many folks are coming so we can have enough meat.Visible alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the park (like most park rules)\, so remember to bring appropriate beverage containers for your favorite drink. \nLet the games begin!\nWe’ll start the games around 3:30. Horseshoes\, batting\, water balloon toss and water cup toss\, along with water cannons and water bucket competitions for two-person teams. Prizes will be awarded! Bring your Frisbees\, if you like. This is a family-friendly event. Kids are welcome to participate. \n\nIt’s a Luau. Feel free to dress up in your favorite tropical attire!\nGetting there\nGlen Rose is about 77 miles from DFW Airport\, off Hwy 67 south of the Fort Worth area and slightly southwest of Waxahachie. You could do an easy day trip from Dallas. If you make a weekend of it\, you could visit the nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park or explore the 1\,700-acre Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.\nFrom the Dallas area\, take I-35 past the Dallas Zoo and take the right-hand split on Hwy. 67 to Duncanville\, Cedar Hill\, Midlothian\, Alvarado and Cleburne. In Glen Rose\, take Bo Gibbs Blvd. (CR 301) near the Expo Center/La Quinta intersection and go a half-mile west to see the park entrance where you will veer left at the “Y” intersection onto CR 326. Look for the Scubadillo signs and banners at the pavilion.
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/luau-wheeler-branch-reservoir-park/
LOCATION:Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park\, 2099 County Road 301\, Glen Rose\, TX\, 76043\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Luau @ Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park
DESCRIPTION:LUAU! \n…with the Dillos and Rebels \nSaturday\, June 8\n11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nWheeler Branch Reservoir\nGlen Rose\, Texas\n\n\n\n\n\nThe partying pineapples are back! They’re having FUN at a Luau – which is exactly what you’ll be doing when you join us June 8 for fun and games\, laughter\, sunshine\, camaraderie\, prizes and FOOD! \nDiving you ask? Of course you can dive\, but it’s not required. \nThis annual funfest – a combo Scubadillo and Diving Rebels event – is a day to get out of the house\, enjoy some games in the water and on land\, eat\, party and hang with your favorite fun divers. You don’t want to miss it! It’s also our annual fundraiser. Members and non-members will need a ticket.\n\n\nWhere\nWheeler Branch Reservoir Park in Glen Rose. This scenic lake park is the ideal venue for swimming\, diving\, dry land games and water games (for prizes!). We will have a raffle\, a silent auction — and of course\, our Luau feast\, featuring pulled pork\, grilled by our master chef\, Larry Kouba. We’ll be at the pavilion. Look for the Scubadillos bright yellow banners.Get your tickets  \nThis is our fundraiser\, so everyone pays the same\, member or not. Buy your tickets here online by end of day Wednesday\, June 6. $10.30 each. You may pay $10 in cash or credit at our June 6 meeting. Tickets go up to $15 starting June 7 and can be purchased at the event. \nNo Scubadillo membership is required. In fact\, we want to see you\, your pals\, family members … bring the whole gang! There’s plenty to do\, including swimming and hiking. Don’t delay in getting your ticket(s). This helps us be prepared for enough food and picnic supplies.  \nPark fee\nPark entrance fee is $10 per person. Cash only. (This is separate from the Luau ticket.) Overnight camping is not allowed. Pets are allowed in the park\, but must be on a short leash (6 ft. or less) and you have to pick up any deposits. You’ll find nice\, clean bathrooms on site. \nWhat to bring \n\nSide dish to share\nFolding chairs\nSunshades\, sunblock\, hats\, etc.\nBeverage of choice (be discreet if you have adult beverages)\nSwimsuits\, towels and dive gear (for optional lake dive)\nAfternoon munchies to tide you over (Luau feast starts at 1 p.m.)\nCash for raffle and silent auction ($1\, $5\, $10\, $20 bills)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiving\nThe lake has a dive platform\, a sunken bus and helicopter\, and lots of fish! Might be chilly; 5 mil suit recommended. Be sure to arrive early (approx 11 a.m.) if you intend to dive. Expect low 70s on the surface at this time of year and colder past the various thermoclines as the lake can get past 60 feet for true deep dives. Bring proper hoods\, gloves and lights if you go this deep as it is a night dive at this depth – but the water gets clearer! Diving begins in the morning or when you arrive.\nRaffle\nBring plenty of cash for the raffle to win great prizes.Silent auction\nGet some dive gear at a super great price! Buy a gift basket full of fun items. Spend some money to help support the club. \n\nChow down!\nThe Luau Feast begins at 1 p.m.-ish. We’ll have pulled pork. Bring a side dish to share. To avoid eight tubs of potato salad\, please let us know what you’re bringing. Sign up here. This also helps us know how many folks are coming so we can have enough meat.Visible alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the park (like most park rules)\, so remember to bring appropriate beverage containers for your favorite drink. \nLet the games begin!\nWe’ll start the games around 3:30. Horseshoes\, batting\, water balloon toss and water cup toss\, along with water cannons and water bucket competitions for two-person teams. Prizes will be awarded! Bring your Frisbees\, if you like. This is a family-friendly event. Kids are welcome to participate. \n\nIt’s a Luau. Feel free to dress up in your favorite tropical attire!\nGetting there\nGlen Rose is about 77 miles from DFW Airport\, off Hwy 67 south of the Fort Worth area and slightly southwest of Waxahachie. You could do an easy day trip from Dallas. If you make a weekend of it\, you could visit the nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park or explore the 1\,700-acre Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.\nFrom the Dallas area\, take I-35 past the Dallas Zoo and take the right-hand split on Hwy. 67 to Duncanville\, Cedar Hill\, Midlothian\, Alvarado and Cleburne. In Glen Rose\, take Bo Gibbs Blvd. (CR 301) near the Expo Center/La Quinta intersection and go a half-mile west to see the park entrance where you will veer left at the “Y” intersection onto CR 326. Look for the Scubadillo signs and banners at the pavilion.
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/luau-wheeler-branch-reservoir-park-3/
LOCATION:Wheeler Branch Reservoir Park\, 2099 County Road 301\, Glen Rose\, TX\, 76043\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Local lake dive @ Scuba Ranch
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URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-lake-dive-scuba-ranch/
LOCATION:The Scuba Ranch\, 131 County Road 346\, Terrell\, TX\, 75161\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Local lake dive @ Scuba Ranch
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URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/local-lake-dive-scuba-ranch-3/
LOCATION:The Scuba Ranch\, 131 County Road 346\, Terrell\, TX\, 75161\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Underwater Easter Egg Hunt @ Tyler State Park
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, springtime in Texas. With the weather looking pretty rainy this Saturday\, the Scubadillo annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt has been CANCELLED. \nThe rangers close the Tyler State Park lake when it rains and storms\, so we couldn’t be in the water anyway. So please adjust your schedules and join us\, maybe adding some pre-Cinco de Mayo cheer! \nEverything remains the same for our day-trip event. Sorry\, no spots available for campers. \nCosts\nPark entrance fee is $6 per adult and free for kids up to 12 years old. MUST SHOW C-CARD IF YOU DIVE! \nMeal and hunt are FREE to paid Dillo members and $10 for everyone else. \nDay-Use Picnic area south of the swimming area. Look for the famous Scubadillo yellow banner. \nSchedule\n11:30ish – Lunch at the “Day Use” Picnic area south of the swimming area. The Dillos will supply water and grilled hamburgers. Bring a side dish to share. \nTo avoid eight containers of potato salad (lol) and let us know how many hamburgers to provide\, please RSVP with this food sign-up sheet. \n1 p.m. – Staging at the swimming area\n2 p.m. – The hunt is on!!! \nPrizes for 1st-\, 2nd- and 3rd-place winners. \nThe dive\nWe should have 6- to 10-foot visibility. Eggs will be floating on a string at about 8-15 feet\, 5-mil wet suit or thicker. Depends on how hardy you are. Bottom time is about 30 minutes. \nHow to get there \nTyler State Park is located approximately 90 miles east of Dallas on I-20. Take exit 562 toward FM 14/Hawkins/Tyler and turn left on FM 14 (State Park Highway). The park is two miles north of Tyler. Turn left on Park Road 16 to the park’s entrance. Continue on Park Road 16\, keep left to stay on the south side of the lake until you reach the Day-Use Picnic area and see our big yellow Scubadillo banner. \nTIP: Buy your entry pass online now. Park officials are managing the crowds during this popular spring time. \nFins up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/underwater-easter-egg-hunt-tyler-state-park-camping-available/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 789 Park Road 16\, Tyler\, TX\, 75706\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Underwater Easter Egg Hunt @ Tyler State Park
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, springtime in Texas. With the weather looking pretty rainy this Saturday\, the Scubadillo annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt has been CANCELLED. \nThe rangers close the Tyler State Park lake when it rains and storms\, so we couldn’t be in the water anyway. So please adjust your schedules and join us\, maybe adding some pre-Cinco de Mayo cheer! \nEverything remains the same for our day-trip event. Sorry\, no spots available for campers. \nCosts\nPark entrance fee is $6 per adult and free for kids up to 12 years old. MUST SHOW C-CARD IF YOU DIVE! \nMeal and hunt are FREE to paid Dillo members and $10 for everyone else. \nDay-Use Picnic area south of the swimming area. Look for the famous Scubadillo yellow banner. \nSchedule\n11:30ish – Lunch at the “Day Use” Picnic area south of the swimming area. The Dillos will supply water and grilled hamburgers. Bring a side dish to share. \nTo avoid eight containers of potato salad (lol) and let us know how many hamburgers to provide\, please RSVP with this food sign-up sheet. \n1 p.m. – Staging at the swimming area\n2 p.m. – The hunt is on!!! \nPrizes for 1st-\, 2nd- and 3rd-place winners. \nThe dive\nWe should have 6- to 10-foot visibility. Eggs will be floating on a string at about 8-15 feet\, 5-mil wet suit or thicker. Depends on how hardy you are. Bottom time is about 30 minutes. \nHow to get there \nTyler State Park is located approximately 90 miles east of Dallas on I-20. Take exit 562 toward FM 14/Hawkins/Tyler and turn left on FM 14 (State Park Highway). The park is two miles north of Tyler. Turn left on Park Road 16 to the park’s entrance. Continue on Park Road 16\, keep left to stay on the south side of the lake until you reach the Day-Use Picnic area and see our big yellow Scubadillo banner. \nTIP: Buy your entry pass online now. Park officials are managing the crowds during this popular spring time. \nFins up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/underwater-easter-egg-hunt-tyler-state-park-camping-available-2/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 789 Park Road 16\, Tyler\, TX\, 75706\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Knock-off-the-rust pool dive at Scuba Toys Saturday\, March 2
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the warm waters at Scuba Toys this Saturday!\n\nBring your gear or try some of their new equipment as we enjoy playtime Saturday\, March 2\, at the Scuba Toys indoor heated pool in Carrollton. We’ll be there 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. \nBrush up on your buoyancy. Test out your gear. Have fun in the water. \nYou must have a C-card to get into the pool. \nScuba Toys will provide tanks and weights. Plus\, we’ll have full use of their BCDs\, regulators\, spare masks\, fins and snorkels. And if you’re in the market for some new gear\, they are offering us a 10 percent discount! \nNOTE: Park in the back and enter through back door of pool area. Bring a camp chair. \nEats \nDue to budgetary constraints\, we will NOT have free pizza this year. But if you can\, bring a potluck snack or dessert to share. \nSee you Saturday. Fins up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/knock-off-the-rust-scubatoys/
LOCATION:Scubatoys\, 1609 S Interstate 35E\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Knock-off-the-rust pool dive at Scuba Toys Saturday\, March 2
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the warm waters at Scuba Toys this Saturday!\n\nBring your gear or try some of their new equipment as we enjoy playtime Saturday\, March 2\, at the Scuba Toys indoor heated pool in Carrollton. We’ll be there 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. \nBrush up on your buoyancy. Test out your gear. Have fun in the water. \nYou must have a C-card to get into the pool. \nScuba Toys will provide tanks and weights. Plus\, we’ll have full use of their BCDs\, regulators\, spare masks\, fins and snorkels. And if you’re in the market for some new gear\, they are offering us a 10 percent discount! \nNOTE: Park in the back and enter through back door of pool area. Bring a camp chair. \nEats \nDue to budgetary constraints\, we will NOT have free pizza this year. But if you can\, bring a potluck snack or dessert to share. \nSee you Saturday. Fins up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/knock-off-the-rust-scubatoys-2/
LOCATION:Scubatoys\, 1609 S Interstate 35E\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:WINE & CHEESE PARTY AND ARCTIC DIVE WITH THE REBELS
DESCRIPTION:It’s February!  \nTime for our Annual Arctic Dive and Wine & Cheese Event at Lake Murray\, OK. The Diving Rebels & Scubadillos will be heading north of the Texas boarder to Oklahoma on Feb. 24th. We would like to invite any interested divers and non-divers to join us. Lake Murray State Park is located about 24 miles north of the Texas border just off I-35 and 7 miles northeast of Marietta\, OK. This is an easy day trip – only 1:30 – 2:00 hours from DFW. As in past years\, the park has been opened a week earlier than normal to accommodate our event. It will be open to the public also at that time but is not publicized so on the park website. Mr. Joseph Hahn\, the Lake Murray State Park manager (also a diver) is to thank for this. The Diving Rebels have reserved three of these campsites – 9\, 17\, and 19. Site 17 will be utilized exclusively for he outing operations area – food\, contest\, etc. Sites 9 and 14 are available for reservation through Jim Magnuson with payment at the rates noted above. Many sites are still available for camping BUT none are reserved for us\, so if you want to camp\, we urge you to reserve your spot ASAP. To reserves the sites\, go to https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/…/lake…/SearchCriteria/ be sure to select the date: Feb 24 and the park MARIETTA LANDING and CLICK SEARCH to see what is available\, or you can call the park office at (580) 223-4044 and ask for Tracy. There may also be accommodation at the park lodge as well as cabins. Traditionally\, for those spending the night at the park\, we meet for breakfast at the beautifully refurbished lodge as the dining area provides an impressive overlook of the lake\n \nDIVING\nAlthough there is no official dive time scheduled\, there is an unofficial time dive of 11 AM there at the campground boat ramp area. Should you not be able to make that time\, the lake is continually open for your diving pleasure on an ad hoc basis\, so you can make your own arrangements as desired. It should go without saying that one needs to be prepared for cold water diving so bring the appropriate gear (thick wet suits or drysuits).\n \nWINE AND CHEESE CONTEST\nWe will have our famous and traditional wine and cheese contest where we utilize a panel of just slightly less than sommelier-quality judges (if you don’t have an entry\, you can be a judge) who will rate and award prizes for best red wine\, best white wine\, worst wine\, and best cheese. The judging will begin about 3:30 PM. So\, scour your wine cellar or favorite liquor store to bring your best/worst red and white wines that will be judged by an erudite panel of vintner wannabes who will closely taste and scrutinize the entries for bouquet\, flavor\, clarity\, and all such hoity-toity wine things. We’ll award “winner” gift certificates for first prize for the best red and white wines. We’ll also award a “loser” gift certificate for the worst wine. After the wine contest\, we’ll choose the best cheese\, and the winner will also win a gift certificate (no entries for worst cheese\, please!!). We need judges for both contests\, so if you are not a contest participant or related to a contest participant and would like to judge\, please let me know. Please bring your bottles uncorked to the judging site and place them in the provided labeled paper bags to maintain the “secrecy” of the process. After the conclusion of the contest\, please feel free to incorporate the left-over wine and cheese into the forthcoming meal.\n \nFOOD\nThe Diving Rebels plan to serve a meal at about 4:30 pm\, consisting of a main dish of brisket\, turkey\, and sausage. We are asking that you bring a favorite side item of either a salad or desert and your own drink. We will also provide water and tea. To assist in meal planning and preparation\, we’re asking attendees to purchase tickets. Through February 18\, each ticket costs $10. After that date and at the event\, each ticket costs $15. If you would like to attend and have not yet obtained your ticket\, you can contact me\, and I will reserve and mark a $10 ticket for you on assurance of surety of your first born that you will attend by contacting Steve at (214) 641-6013. I’ll hold your ticket if you can give me a confirmation. \nRAFFLE\nAfter the meal\, we will have our traditional raffle featuring all kinds of wonderful items. We ask if you have good-as-new dive related items that could be used by anyone\, that you consider donating these for this activity and allow someone else to experience the joy in the use of these items that you formerly experienced. For those of you who will be bidding\, please bring cash.\n \nBONFIRE\nIf you have some good quality firewood that is not infested with any insect pests or contaminated with any chemicals\, please feel free to bring this along and we will see about creating a moderate campfire to create some warmth and a nice effect. Be sure to bring a comfortable chair for sitting around the fire and visiting at the end of the day.\n \nLODGING\nRV and tent camping is available at Marietta Landing campground. The campground was redesigned primarily for RV camping with an expansion of the paved areas and a reduction of open and uncovered areas. A map of the campground is provided below. The RV rates for each campsite range from about $32 – $40 per night. Each site can also accommodate up to two tents. The first tent reservation will be $32 and the second tent at the same site is $16. Each of these reservation rates also includes a day pass for that vehicle at no extra charge. If you have made a reservation to spend the night in a tent\, RV\, cabin\, or lodge\, you will be provided with a day ticket for entrance to the park. If you are just there for the day\, you will need to go on the park website (provided below)\, to purchase a $10 car pass or you can stop at the park headquarters and purchase a pass for $10/vehicle. So\, you might carpool\, if not spending the night. The Diving Rebels have reserved three of these campsites – 9\,17 and 19. Site 17 will be utilized exclusively for the outing operations area – food\, contest\, etc. Sites 9 and 14 are available for reservation through Jim Magnuson with payment at the rates noted above. Many sites are still available for camping BUT none are reserved for us\, so if you want to camp\, we urge you to reserve your spot ASAP. To reserves the sites\, Go to https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/…/lake…/SearchCriteria/ be sure to select the date: Feb 24 and the park MARIETTA LANDING and CLICK SEARCH to see what is available\, or you can call the park office at (580) 223-4044 and ask for Tracy. She is really a delight to work with and she told me she would be happy to work with anyone that would like to make reservations or has any questions. Should you happen to speak with Joseph\, please give him special thanks for working with us so generously this year. Note that you must book a minimum of two nights and if you are planning to have two tents on the site\, you need to specifically add (and pay) for that. There may also be accommodation at the park lodge as well as cabins. Traditionally\, for those spending the night at the park\, we meet for breakfast at the beautifully refurbished lodge as the dining area provides an impressive overlook of the lake. The park website is noted as follows. https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/lake-murray-state-park Go to https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/…/lake…/SearchCriteria/ to see what camp sites are available. Should there be a potential weather impact develop as we get closer to the event\, we will update as necessary. Please contact me with any questions\, comments\, or complaints. Thanks\, and we look forward to seeing you that day. – Steve Ogden 214.641.6013.
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/wine-and-cheese-lake-murray-rebeldillo/
LOCATION:Marietta Landing – Lake Murray\, Oklahoma\, Marietta landing campground\, Ardmore\, OK\, 73401\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:WINE & CHEESE PARTY AND ARCTIC DIVE WITH THE REBELS
DESCRIPTION:It’s February!  \nTime for our Annual Arctic Dive and Wine & Cheese Event at Lake Murray\, OK. The Diving Rebels & Scubadillos will be heading north of the Texas boarder to Oklahoma on Feb. 24th. We would like to invite any interested divers and non-divers to join us. Lake Murray State Park is located about 24 miles north of the Texas border just off I-35 and 7 miles northeast of Marietta\, OK. This is an easy day trip – only 1:30 – 2:00 hours from DFW. As in past years\, the park has been opened a week earlier than normal to accommodate our event. It will be open to the public also at that time but is not publicized so on the park website. Mr. Joseph Hahn\, the Lake Murray State Park manager (also a diver) is to thank for this. The Diving Rebels have reserved three of these campsites – 9\, 17\, and 19. Site 17 will be utilized exclusively for he outing operations area – food\, contest\, etc. Sites 9 and 14 are available for reservation through Jim Magnuson with payment at the rates noted above. Many sites are still available for camping BUT none are reserved for us\, so if you want to camp\, we urge you to reserve your spot ASAP. To reserves the sites\, go to https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/…/lake…/SearchCriteria/ be sure to select the date: Feb 24 and the park MARIETTA LANDING and CLICK SEARCH to see what is available\, or you can call the park office at (580) 223-4044 and ask for Tracy. There may also be accommodation at the park lodge as well as cabins. Traditionally\, for those spending the night at the park\, we meet for breakfast at the beautifully refurbished lodge as the dining area provides an impressive overlook of the lake\n \nDIVING\nAlthough there is no official dive time scheduled\, there is an unofficial time dive of 11 AM there at the campground boat ramp area. Should you not be able to make that time\, the lake is continually open for your diving pleasure on an ad hoc basis\, so you can make your own arrangements as desired. It should go without saying that one needs to be prepared for cold water diving so bring the appropriate gear (thick wet suits or drysuits).\n \nWINE AND CHEESE CONTEST\nWe will have our famous and traditional wine and cheese contest where we utilize a panel of just slightly less than sommelier-quality judges (if you don’t have an entry\, you can be a judge) who will rate and award prizes for best red wine\, best white wine\, worst wine\, and best cheese. The judging will begin about 3:30 PM. So\, scour your wine cellar or favorite liquor store to bring your best/worst red and white wines that will be judged by an erudite panel of vintner wannabes who will closely taste and scrutinize the entries for bouquet\, flavor\, clarity\, and all such hoity-toity wine things. We’ll award “winner” gift certificates for first prize for the best red and white wines. We’ll also award a “loser” gift certificate for the worst wine. After the wine contest\, we’ll choose the best cheese\, and the winner will also win a gift certificate (no entries for worst cheese\, please!!). We need judges for both contests\, so if you are not a contest participant or related to a contest participant and would like to judge\, please let me know. Please bring your bottles uncorked to the judging site and place them in the provided labeled paper bags to maintain the “secrecy” of the process. After the conclusion of the contest\, please feel free to incorporate the left-over wine and cheese into the forthcoming meal.\n \nFOOD\nThe Diving Rebels plan to serve a meal at about 4:30 pm\, consisting of a main dish of brisket\, turkey\, and sausage. We are asking that you bring a favorite side item of either a salad or desert and your own drink. We will also provide water and tea. To assist in meal planning and preparation\, we’re asking attendees to purchase tickets. Through February 18\, each ticket costs $10. After that date and at the event\, each ticket costs $15. If you would like to attend and have not yet obtained your ticket\, you can contact me\, and I will reserve and mark a $10 ticket for you on assurance of surety of your first born that you will attend by contacting Steve at (214) 641-6013. I’ll hold your ticket if you can give me a confirmation. \nRAFFLE\nAfter the meal\, we will have our traditional raffle featuring all kinds of wonderful items. We ask if you have good-as-new dive related items that could be used by anyone\, that you consider donating these for this activity and allow someone else to experience the joy in the use of these items that you formerly experienced. For those of you who will be bidding\, please bring cash.\n \nBONFIRE\nIf you have some good quality firewood that is not infested with any insect pests or contaminated with any chemicals\, please feel free to bring this along and we will see about creating a moderate campfire to create some warmth and a nice effect. Be sure to bring a comfortable chair for sitting around the fire and visiting at the end of the day.\n \nLODGING\nRV and tent camping is available at Marietta Landing campground. The campground was redesigned primarily for RV camping with an expansion of the paved areas and a reduction of open and uncovered areas. A map of the campground is provided below. The RV rates for each campsite range from about $32 – $40 per night. Each site can also accommodate up to two tents. The first tent reservation will be $32 and the second tent at the same site is $16. Each of these reservation rates also includes a day pass for that vehicle at no extra charge. If you have made a reservation to spend the night in a tent\, RV\, cabin\, or lodge\, you will be provided with a day ticket for entrance to the park. If you are just there for the day\, you will need to go on the park website (provided below)\, to purchase a $10 car pass or you can stop at the park headquarters and purchase a pass for $10/vehicle. So\, you might carpool\, if not spending the night. The Diving Rebels have reserved three of these campsites – 9\,17 and 19. Site 17 will be utilized exclusively for the outing operations area – food\, contest\, etc. Sites 9 and 14 are available for reservation through Jim Magnuson with payment at the rates noted above. Many sites are still available for camping BUT none are reserved for us\, so if you want to camp\, we urge you to reserve your spot ASAP. To reserves the sites\, Go to https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/…/lake…/SearchCriteria/ be sure to select the date: Feb 24 and the park MARIETTA LANDING and CLICK SEARCH to see what is available\, or you can call the park office at (580) 223-4044 and ask for Tracy. She is really a delight to work with and she told me she would be happy to work with anyone that would like to make reservations or has any questions. Should you happen to speak with Joseph\, please give him special thanks for working with us so generously this year. Note that you must book a minimum of two nights and if you are planning to have two tents on the site\, you need to specifically add (and pay) for that. There may also be accommodation at the park lodge as well as cabins. Traditionally\, for those spending the night at the park\, we meet for breakfast at the beautifully refurbished lodge as the dining area provides an impressive overlook of the lake. The park website is noted as follows. https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/lake-murray-state-park Go to https://guestrez.megasyshms.com/…/lake…/SearchCriteria/ to see what camp sites are available. Should there be a potential weather impact develop as we get closer to the event\, we will update as necessary. Please contact me with any questions\, comments\, or complaints. Thanks\, and we look forward to seeing you that day. – Steve Ogden 214.641.6013.
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/wine-and-cheese-lake-murray-rebeldillo-2/
LOCATION:Marietta Landing – Lake Murray\, Oklahoma\, Marietta landing campground\, Ardmore\, OK\, 73401\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Annual San Marcos River Clean up Dive and Dinner  (Rebel+Dillo)
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URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/annual-rebel-clean-up-the-san-marcos-river-dive-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Park\, San Marcos\, TX\, 555 Cheatham St\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:Annual San Marcos River Clean up Dive and Dinner  (Rebel+Dillo)
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URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/annual-rebel-clean-up-the-san-marcos-river-dive-and-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Park\, San Marcos\, TX\, 555 Cheatham St\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:End of the year pool dive @ ScubaToys
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the warm waters at Scuba Toys! \nBring your gear or try some of their new equipment as we enjoy playtime at the ScubaToys indoor heated pool in Carrollton. We’ll be there 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. \nBrush up on your buoyancy. Test out your gear. Have fun in the water. \nThey will have a discover scuba class for the boy scouts in the morning and some instructors and dive-masters will stay late help you out with any skill training. \nScuba Toys will provide tanks and weights. Plus\, we’ll have full use of their BCDs\, regulators\, spare masks\, fins and snorkels. And if you’re in the market for some new gear\, they are offering us a 10 percent discount!  Maybe you can find ideas for Christmas gifts? \nNOTE: Park in the back and enter through back door of pool area. \nIf you feed them\, they will come \nWe’ll have pizza. But if you can\, bring a potluck snack or dessert to share. To ensure we have enough pizza\, please be kind and RSVP by Thursday\, Nov. 16\, to monakay.valentine@gmail.com . \nSee you Saturday. Fins up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/pool-dive-scubatoys/
LOCATION:Scubatoys\, 1609 S Interstate 35E\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:End of the year pool dive @ ScubaToys
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the warm waters at Scuba Toys! \nBring your gear or try some of their new equipment as we enjoy playtime at the ScubaToys indoor heated pool in Carrollton. We’ll be there 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. \nBrush up on your buoyancy. Test out your gear. Have fun in the water. \nThey will have a discover scuba class for the boy scouts in the morning and some instructors and dive-masters will stay late help you out with any skill training. \nScuba Toys will provide tanks and weights. Plus\, we’ll have full use of their BCDs\, regulators\, spare masks\, fins and snorkels. And if you’re in the market for some new gear\, they are offering us a 10 percent discount!  Maybe you can find ideas for Christmas gifts? \nNOTE: Park in the back and enter through back door of pool area. \nIf you feed them\, they will come \nWe’ll have pizza. But if you can\, bring a potluck snack or dessert to share. To ensure we have enough pizza\, please be kind and RSVP by Thursday\, Nov. 16\, to monakay.valentine@gmail.com . \nSee you Saturday. Fins up!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/pool-dive-scubatoys-2/
LOCATION:Scubatoys\, 1609 S Interstate 35E\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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UID:334791-1697819400-1697830200@scubadillos.diverguy.com
SUMMARY:scubadillo social at bavarian grill
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Oktoberfest with the Dillos! With over 70 labels Bavarian Grill has the largest selection of German Beer in North Texas. Enjoy great music\, cool German beers served in the proper stein or glass at the proper temperature and taste from our special biergarten menu! The food is very good. Daily drink specials at the bar!Visit [their website](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscubadillos.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d2b7828c609f7b6957203f88%26id%3D5863e06360%26e%3Df3e98db9a3&data=05%7C01%7C%7C2312e70009364f8e753708dbcc9a2425%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638328734640985956%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UkBGU6gu0RVUqaRLfXDNRXC6XhpThillnhur2irjyq4%3D&reserved=0) for a preview of the food\, beer and fun you’ll experience when you get there.  \nLook for our yellow banner and/or famously bright yellow Scubadillo shirts. \nProst!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/scubadillo-social-at-bavarian-grill-7/
LOCATION:Bavarian Grill\, 3425 Premier Dr\, Plano\, TX\, 75023\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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UID:337103-1697819400-1697830200@scubadillos.diverguy.com
SUMMARY:scubadillo social at bavarian grill
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Oktoberfest with the Dillos! With over 70 labels Bavarian Grill has the largest selection of German Beer in North Texas. Enjoy great music\, cool German beers served in the proper stein or glass at the proper temperature and taste from our special biergarten menu! The food is very good. Daily drink specials at the bar!Visit [their website](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscubadillos.us11.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D6d2b7828c609f7b6957203f88%26id%3D5863e06360%26e%3Df3e98db9a3&data=05%7C01%7C%7C2312e70009364f8e753708dbcc9a2425%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638328734640985956%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UkBGU6gu0RVUqaRLfXDNRXC6XhpThillnhur2irjyq4%3D&reserved=0) for a preview of the food\, beer and fun you’ll experience when you get there.  \nLook for our yellow banner and/or famously bright yellow Scubadillo shirts. \nProst!
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/scubadillo-social-at-bavarian-grill-7-2/
LOCATION:Bavarian Grill\, 3425 Premier Dr\, Plano\, TX\, 75023\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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UID:334787-1697281200-1697302800@scubadillos.diverguy.com
SUMMARY:annual underwater pumpkin carving contest  and afternoon oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contestand Afternoon OktoberfestDetails:When: Oct 14\, 2023Where: Tyler State Park\, Tyler TexasCost: The event is FREE for Scubadillo members. Membership available\, check website. Park entry fee is $6 per person. \nPlease join us for this highly entertaining annual event that’s sure to get you into the fall spirit. \nUnderwater pumpkin carving starts around noon. Then around 3 p.m.\, we’ll have our ever-popular Bavarian-style feast\, followed by carving judging\, awarding of prizes. \nWe’re back at Tyler State Park. We’ll meet at the day-use area past the swim beach. Look for our bright yellow club banners and signs. \nActivities start before noon as contestants bring their pre-cleaned\, gutted pumpkin to the event area (by the banners\, signs\, etc.). Clean your pumpkin at home! Then everyone – divers and spectators – will move to the sandy swim beach area to gear up for the noon dive. \nThis year’s theme: “Barbieheimer”Categories: Open category (accessories allowed – have to be assembled before surfacing)Old-school (No accessories – just the pumpkin) \nStart gearing up at 11 a.m. The underwater fun begins at noon. Contestants have one hour to create their masterpiece carving while underwater. Prizes will be awarded for winning pumpkins. \nCost: The event is FREE for Scubadillo members. Membership available\, check website. Park entry fee is $6 per person. \nMost important: please don’t cut yourself or your buddy.Prepare for water temps in the upper 70s.Bring your own pumpkin. Bring a three-pound weight to keep it down.Bring carving utensils.Bring a mesh bag for the carved-out chunks to bring them back to the surface. No underwater littering.Your pumpkin MUST NOT be carved (only gutted) before getting into the water.No drawing or mark-ups on your pumpkin in advance.No stencils.If you’re using props\, they must be attached to your pumpkin before you surface.You have ONE HOUR to carve your masterpiece.This year’s theme: “Barbieheimer”Categories: 1) Open category (accessories allowed – have to be assembled before surfacing)2) Old-school (No accessories – just the pumpkin)1st and 2nd place for each category. You and your buddy can bring down two pumpkins to be judged individually OR you and your buddy can work on one pumpkin for one prize.Bring a light or candle to illuminate your pumpkin after the dive.We need an accurate headcount to help us plan on food and prizes for those of you who plan to participate. Please RSVP on our Facebook page by Wednesday\, Oct. 11. \nScubadillo Oktoberfest starts around 3 p.m. \nAfter carving we’ll gather at the day-use area. We’ll provide the grilled brats\, buns\, red cabbage\, sauerkraut and German potato salad. \nPlease bring a side dish or dessert to share with everyone (preferably in the theme of Oktoberfest\, but anything food-related is welcome). Let us know what you are bringing by adding to our menu here. \nPlan to hang out for a while after our meal and the pumpkin-judging to socialize\, tell stories\, laugh at the goofy carved pumpkins\, take pics\, etc. \nIMPORTANTPLEASE RSVP on our Facebook page or here by Wednesday by Oct. 11. This helps us ensure we have plenty of brats!!!Remember to bring comfy camp chairs for everyone in your group.Bring sunshades\, sunblock\, hats.Bring your beverage of choice.Tyler is about 90 miles east of Dallas just north of I-20. That’s a 1.5 to 2-hour drive for some of you. A day trip? Sure. Some Dillos plan to camp out at the park for the night or stay at a local hotel. Check daily for cancelled camp sites if they are full.Let us know what you are bringing by adding to our menu Side dish signup sheet Pumpkin dive Oct
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/annual-underwater-pumpkin-carving-contest-and-afternoon-oktoberfest-2/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 789 Park Road 16\, Tyler\, TX\, 75706\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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SUMMARY:annual underwater pumpkin carving contest  and afternoon oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contestand Afternoon OktoberfestDetails:When: Oct 14\, 2023Where: Tyler State Park\, Tyler TexasCost: The event is FREE for Scubadillo members. Membership available\, check website. Park entry fee is $6 per person. \nPlease join us for this highly entertaining annual event that’s sure to get you into the fall spirit. \nUnderwater pumpkin carving starts around noon. Then around 3 p.m.\, we’ll have our ever-popular Bavarian-style feast\, followed by carving judging\, awarding of prizes. \nWe’re back at Tyler State Park. We’ll meet at the day-use area past the swim beach. Look for our bright yellow club banners and signs. \nActivities start before noon as contestants bring their pre-cleaned\, gutted pumpkin to the event area (by the banners\, signs\, etc.). Clean your pumpkin at home! Then everyone – divers and spectators – will move to the sandy swim beach area to gear up for the noon dive. \nThis year’s theme: “Barbieheimer”Categories: Open category (accessories allowed – have to be assembled before surfacing)Old-school (No accessories – just the pumpkin) \nStart gearing up at 11 a.m. The underwater fun begins at noon. Contestants have one hour to create their masterpiece carving while underwater. Prizes will be awarded for winning pumpkins. \nCost: The event is FREE for Scubadillo members. Membership available\, check website. Park entry fee is $6 per person. \nMost important: please don’t cut yourself or your buddy.Prepare for water temps in the upper 70s.Bring your own pumpkin. Bring a three-pound weight to keep it down.Bring carving utensils.Bring a mesh bag for the carved-out chunks to bring them back to the surface. No underwater littering.Your pumpkin MUST NOT be carved (only gutted) before getting into the water.No drawing or mark-ups on your pumpkin in advance.No stencils.If you’re using props\, they must be attached to your pumpkin before you surface.You have ONE HOUR to carve your masterpiece.This year’s theme: “Barbieheimer”Categories: 1) Open category (accessories allowed – have to be assembled before surfacing)2) Old-school (No accessories – just the pumpkin)1st and 2nd place for each category. You and your buddy can bring down two pumpkins to be judged individually OR you and your buddy can work on one pumpkin for one prize.Bring a light or candle to illuminate your pumpkin after the dive.We need an accurate headcount to help us plan on food and prizes for those of you who plan to participate. Please RSVP on our Facebook page by Wednesday\, Oct. 11. \nScubadillo Oktoberfest starts around 3 p.m. \nAfter carving we’ll gather at the day-use area. We’ll provide the grilled brats\, buns\, red cabbage\, sauerkraut and German potato salad. \nPlease bring a side dish or dessert to share with everyone (preferably in the theme of Oktoberfest\, but anything food-related is welcome). Let us know what you are bringing by adding to our menu here. \nPlan to hang out for a while after our meal and the pumpkin-judging to socialize\, tell stories\, laugh at the goofy carved pumpkins\, take pics\, etc. \nIMPORTANTPLEASE RSVP on our Facebook page or here by Wednesday by Oct. 11. This helps us ensure we have plenty of brats!!!Remember to bring comfy camp chairs for everyone in your group.Bring sunshades\, sunblock\, hats.Bring your beverage of choice.Tyler is about 90 miles east of Dallas just north of I-20. That’s a 1.5 to 2-hour drive for some of you. A day trip? Sure. Some Dillos plan to camp out at the park for the night or stay at a local hotel. Check daily for cancelled camp sites if they are full.Let us know what you are bringing by adding to our menu Side dish signup sheet Pumpkin dive Oct
URL:https://scubadillos.diverguy.com/event/annual-underwater-pumpkin-carving-contest-and-afternoon-oktoberfest-2-2/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 789 Park Road 16\, Tyler\, TX\, 75706\, United States
CATEGORIES:dive
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