Blue Springs Doubles Entry Fee

[CD_in_Chitown]

I've never seen Blue Springs, and the website link from the zendiving thread says the domain is for sale. I did find a Dive Training article where;

According to Cincinnati, Ohio, scuba instructor Lori Allen, "He listened to what we told him would make this a first-rate diving destination." (http://www.dtmag.com/dive-usa/BlueSprings.html)

As a fellow landlocked diver I wouldn't balk at $20 entrance for porta-potties and changing rooms, barbecue grills and tiki lights. That's what the local limestone pit (http://cavdvr.tripod.com/haigh.htm) offers me. Although this article states this is one of the "Finest Aquatic Environments in the mid-west" so I may be spoiled.

The whole idea of paying to dive is taken with a grain of salt, the divers now get to vote with their wallets whether the improvements at BS are worth the extra cash or just bs.

 

[Hoosier]

Anyone has been to White Rock, IN?
I know Hidden Paradise also has an air refill bank.

As I believe, the scuba instructor Lori Allen's review is out of date. I read that one more than a year ago.

Dave, what is Zendiving forum? It is another Scubaboard?

 

[Diver Lori]

Um....Lori Allen is me. And yes, it was at least 2 summer's ago, if not 3. And yes, Rick did make marked changes from when Ray was in charge as caretaker. When Ray had the reins to BS he would come around, collect entry fees and then head to the casinos to blow it all. After Ray left, Rick made many changes...... Keep in mind, I use to refer to BS as "The Festering Hellhole". And that's a quote.

BS has gone from latrines (not portipotties) that leaked into the roadway; docks that had exposed rusty nails & missing or rotting boards; no shelters; and a camping area that you had to use a machete to find; to regularly serviced portipotties, some shelters, tables, mowed camping and changing shacks.

So yes, when I was quoted, big changes had taken place. As far as I can see, nothing of any notable value has taken place since. Especially not to warrant a doubling in price.

 

[crpntr133]

What improvements?? When Hoosier and I were there on New Years Eve one of the docks was in sad shape. In the past couple of year I haven't seen anything new top side.

Never been to Hidden Paradise but I have heard a couple people say that viz totally sucked. My pick is France Park. Going to see what I can find out about Phillips quarry as well. Who knows I might even go to Hidden Paradise.

White Rock is real close to Waldron/BS, not exactly sure where though.

Lori brings up an interesting subject. Rick is complaining about maintenance. I think it would be a no brainer to not mow all of the acres that he has. Mow what would be used for camping and let the rest be, within reason. I for one could care less if both sides of the road are mowed as long as I have a place to camp.
I would also be interested to see if he is being taxed for all the junk RV's that they drug in that nobody uses.

I sent an email to Rick last night. It will be interesting to see if he replies and if so what he has to say. Doesn't really matter if he replies or not, I'm not going to BS.

 

[CD_in_Chitown]

Um....Lori Allen is me. And yes, it was at least 2 summer's ago,

I thought it might be, I wasn't clear which side of the debate you were on until you made this statement;

So yes, when I was quoted, big changes had taken place. As far as I can see, nothing of any notable value has taken place since. Especially not to warrant a doubling in price.

But I don't miss the irony of a place falling out of the grace of one of its champions. (I thought it was funny that was the best online source of BS info I could find was dated)

Personally hadn't heard of the place before but I don't think I'll be venturing to BS any too soon.

 

[Hoosier]

Wow~~ Our board is amazing... It was you, Lori......... BTW, your review is much better than the info. on BS website.

I sent an email to Rick last night. It will be interesting to see if he replies and if so what he has to say. Doesn't really matter if he replies or not, I'm not going to BS.

Yeah.. I don't think Rick will care about our voices. He is very clever on this matter (why not, he is also a business guy) because he can secure the same amount revenue even though he loses a half of customers. In addition, some stupid LDS won't care about the fee increase because it will be the student's portion, not dive shops's burden. But, in the long run, it will also hurt the LDS because OW students are less likely to come back to the shop for the additional training. And, more hoosier divers are more likely to go out of state to be wet. It is so sad to see that Hoosiers has kicked out the main industries, Such as Thompson and GE, from the hoosier land by themselves more and more.:06:

 

[komi hunter]

I won't be going back to BS!!! Hidden Paradise has horrible viz and you have to watch for swimmers. AS far as I know White Rock is no longer in business. I may be taking my business to France park OR New Paris.

 

[Hoosier]

I won't be going back to BS!!! Hidden Paradise has horrible viz and you have to watch for swimmers. AS far as I know White Rock is no longer in business. I may be taking my business to France park OR New Paris.

Glad to see that you are alive....

 

[crpntr133]

Komi Hunter.... You've got mail

New Paris??.. fill us in. Heard of Phillips quarry?

 

[Hoosier]

Komi Hunter.... You've got mail

New Paris??.. fill us in. Heard of Phillips quarry?

I think New Paris = Gilboa.....