iluvtheocean
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I loved both books and would recommend everyone to read them 
i prefer the ebook format - harder to get wet on the boat!
i prefer the ebook format - harder to get wet on the boat!
The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Etiquette
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Android or kindle compatible ebook available anywhere? Amazon.com only offered paper version..
OP
Some additional reviews can be seen at amazon.co.uk, where book 1 is certainly preferred over book 2, but I have no idea why. Most people we talk to enjoy both of them!
DivemasterDennis
DivemasterDennis
Kindle versions of both here
Amazon.com: scuba snob - Kindle eBooks: Kindle Store
Amazon.uk typically re-directs to amazon.com for purchases to Finland
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! There's nothing as refreshing and satisfying after a boat dive than a smooth Marlboro Light while sitting at the front of the dive boat, talking to the boat captain on the long ride back to the dive shop. But I never light up until I've had the chance to critique everyone elses underwater skills while they admire me in my speedo that I've had for 20 years.
Dennis,
I just saw your blog about latest Doctor visits. Will I See you at Aurora Res. this summer? If not I will miss those early morning chats before the crowds arrive. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery and hope to see you diving soon.
When is book three coming?
Lee
I just saw your blog about latest Doctor visits. Will I See you at Aurora Res. this summer? If not I will miss those early morning chats before the crowds arrive. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery and hope to see you diving soon.
When is book three coming?
Lee
OP
Thank Lee, but sorry to say I won't be diving this summer. Current chemo schedule runs through mid August, and the lung involvement is pretty severe right now. We are hoping for good outcomes, but this is a stage 4 we are dealing with., and it will be a battle. I hope to come out for at least some shore time and keeping the instructional staff on their toes, but that too will be a while. You be sure to be active out there at "the rez" and I may just drop in. No book 3 planned as of now, but thanks for supporting the first two. Thanks to everyone for their kind words and thoughts. As I work less, we are relying more on the book income so we really appreciate that support.
DivemasterDennis
DivemasterDennis
OP
Time for another thank you, and both books are doing well. I did see a recent review over on amazon that i place here. from J. Seismore the end of April, 2013:
Great dive tips presented in a funny way!
A fun, lighthearted read. The authors had a way of turning those annoying dive moments into funny ones for me. There were a couple typos that distracted a teeny bit (stuff like "dive sight" and "ettiquette") but that's okay -- the writers are self-proclaimed scuba snobs, not spelling snobs.
As for the lone reviewer that called the book a "rant," that just wasn't true. I suspect some of the scenarios described in the book must have hit just a wee bit too close to home. The book wasn't a rant but a funny way to remind all of us how to be more considerate of each other on those cramped dive boats. I wish this book was included with every scuba class!
Happy diving everyone!
DivemasterDennis
---------- Post added June 7th, 2013 at 03:24 PM ----------
I just wanted to share this latest review and kind thoughys from our fellow diver in South Africa to our email at scubasnobs.com
Dear Dennis,
I have just read your first book last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. What do they say about "many a true word said in jest"? Debbie and you had me in stitches with some of your "rules".
I live (and dive) in South Africa and your tales of diving woe are just as true over here! Whilst diving Manta Reef in Mozambique over December my "buddy" came waltzing down the bouy line with his octo in his mouth!
Anyway, I was looking for your second book on the internet and came across your blog and was shocked to hear about you being recently diagnosed with cancer.
I just wanted to drop you a short mail to wish you strength with your chemo treatments and hope that you have a return to good health.
Kind regards,
Hugh Moffat
Great dive tips presented in a funny way!
A fun, lighthearted read. The authors had a way of turning those annoying dive moments into funny ones for me. There were a couple typos that distracted a teeny bit (stuff like "dive sight" and "ettiquette") but that's okay -- the writers are self-proclaimed scuba snobs, not spelling snobs.
As for the lone reviewer that called the book a "rant," that just wasn't true. I suspect some of the scenarios described in the book must have hit just a wee bit too close to home. The book wasn't a rant but a funny way to remind all of us how to be more considerate of each other on those cramped dive boats. I wish this book was included with every scuba class!
Happy diving everyone!
DivemasterDennis
---------- Post added June 7th, 2013 at 03:24 PM ----------
I just wanted to share this latest review and kind thoughys from our fellow diver in South Africa to our email at scubasnobs.com
Dear Dennis,
I have just read your first book last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. What do they say about "many a true word said in jest"? Debbie and you had me in stitches with some of your "rules".
I live (and dive) in South Africa and your tales of diving woe are just as true over here! Whilst diving Manta Reef in Mozambique over December my "buddy" came waltzing down the bouy line with his octo in his mouth!
Anyway, I was looking for your second book on the internet and came across your blog and was shocked to hear about you being recently diagnosed with cancer.
I just wanted to drop you a short mail to wish you strength with your chemo treatments and hope that you have a return to good health.
Kind regards,
Hugh Moffat
OP
As of this morning, # 4 scuba book in Canada, and Book 2 is # 5. Thanks, divers of the great white north!
DivemasterDennis
DivemasterDennis
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