Martha's Quarry in Lebanon, TN is Having a Patriots Day Treasure hunt

[beachdivequeenbelam]

It is 30 to get in.
Fred Massie the owner is giving away some (several) BCD's, which are about 700 a piece, several regs, and much much much more.
It is 9/11/2004. There will be a lot of sponsers and dive shops there.
The number is 615-860-0000. Talk to Fred. I love him to death.
Tell him Bridget Elam told you about it.
He calls it Patriots DAy.
I would like everyone to come out and have fun.

 

[maggs_the]

It is 30 to get in.
Fred Massie the owner is giving away some (several) BCD's, which are about 700 a piece, several regs, and much much much more.
It is 9/11/2004. There will be a lot of sponsers and dive shops there.
The number is 615-860-0000. Talk to Fred. I love him to death.
Tell him Bridget Elam told you about it.
He calls it Patriots DAy.
I would like everyone to come out and have fun.

my dive buddy and i were planning on coming in from Memphis on saturday morning to get in a few dives. does this mean it will probably be crowded? should we try to bring tanks from Memphis? do you have to reserve a spot or check in?
I will call tomorrow morning and see if I can get thru to Fred we went out there once before back in May and really enjoyed it. thanks for the post!

 

[maggs_the]

my dive buddy found a "treasure bottle" and got herself a new shorty wetsuit

lots of fun and not too crowded

 

[andrea31419]

Can you (any of you from TN) tell me of diving spots in the Tri Cities area? Thx.

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[maggs_the]

Can you (any of you from TN) tell me of diving spots in the Tri Cities area? Thx.

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there's nothing here locally in Memphis, but there are several rock quarries that are between 3 and 5 hours drive in different directions. the best place to look at all of them is www.rockdivers.com . they not only promote their quarry, but they have links to others. Also, I loaned the book out, but there's a book out there called Underwater Odyssy (I think) about 50 dives in 50 states, and it has a few other suggestions.

I'm afraid for the most part though, choices are limited. If you are coming to Memphis, you might check in at The Dive Shop 901-763-3483 and see if they have any trip planned for the lake at Greer's Ferry (Heber Springs, Arkansas).

 

[andrea31419]

Not coming to Memphis, but Johnson City.

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[The Kraken]

Andrea,
Watauga Lake lies about 20-25 miles east of J/C and is a very, very clear lake.
Nice camping sites. Don't know about any diving support. Perhaps there is a dive shop in J/C or Elizabethton, don't know.

Never dived the lake, but I would imagine it's thick wet or dry suit territory, especially this time of year.

Very little boat traffic.

Give us a report if ya dive it.

Dennis

 

[andrea31419]

Thanks Dennis, will do. I've got a new WAL to test out.

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[The Kraken]

Don't forget the altitude dive table.

 

[andrea31419]

Don't forget the altitude dive table.

mmmmm...wonder if I can set my computer for that. I better check into it.

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