I have over a 100 quarry dives. I have around 100 dives in the Keys. The worse Keys dive with what they call bad viz (20-30 ft) is far more interesting than the best quarry dive. They only way you can go wrong is if the winds are up and the boats do not go out. Then, at least to me, Jules is still better than a quarry. At least you see some stuff and it is warmer.
I've done lots of quarry dives, too, and plenty of fresh water lakes. You're right: they don't compare to blue water. I keep telling her, but you can't really describe the experience.
What is "Jules"?