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Houston, TX 77401

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Archives for November 2018

November 30, 2018 by Eric Keibler

The Second Container is In

After a lot of trial and error, including getting the delivery truck stuck in the mud, the second container is in place!  We have been trying for a month to get both containers set so we can begin working on building them out for the repair facility and the air fill station.
The first container was delivered but it started raining so we did not feel comfortable bringing the second one in.  We waited 2 weeks and tried to set the second one but the soil was too soft and the truck stuck into the mud before reaching the place to put it.  After a few conversations with Jeremy and Zac, both of whom have experience with moving these types of units around, we resorted to 3/4″ plywood as a base (after we knocked down the ruts from last time).  It worked!
Dave and Coad have already started framing out the repair center and Dave hopes to have the rough framing completed by Tuesday.  Then we have to get the electrical put in, install a/c, the insulation, the drywall, flooring and finally the workbenches and shelving!  It will take a little more time but we are making progress!  Once the repair center is complete, we will build-out the fill station and move the compressor systems.
The goal is to have all of this completed by February-March in time for the March Open House.

Filed Under: Facility Tagged With: New Facility

November 28, 2018 by Eric Keibler

The Houstonian Hosts Santa for Underwater Photographs

The Houstonian Hotel, Resort and Spa hosted Santa Claus for an underwater photography session.  The Houstonian staff were on hand with Hot Chocolate complete with marshmallows and the Oceanic Ventures staff were in the water taking the photographs and entertaining Santa!  People of all ages joined us and even a little rain did not stop the festivities.  To see what you missed…
 

 

Filed Under: Children, Photography, Sales and Fun, Social Activities, Underwater Tagged With: Children, Christmas, Houstonian, Santa Claus

November 10, 2018 by Eric Keibler

Santa Visits West University

This past weekend, Santa came to visit and pose for underwater photographs.  What a fun time!  Here are some highlights…

Filed Under: Photography, Social Activities, Underwater Tagged With: Santa Claus

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People choose their friends carefully just as they should choose their adventure partners and Scuba Diving Instructors.  Oceanic Ventures is the premier scuba dive shop in Houston, Texas, and the Southwest because of our exceptional service and our sense of adventure.  In talking with our clients and friends, people choose us for a number of reasons such as: Passion – We love what we do and we want to share the beauty and excitement of the underwater world with everyone we meet. Caring- Our clients tell us they love us because we truly care about people and strive to make their scuba diving experiences safe, fun and enjoyable. Professional – Our staff members are the … [Read more …]

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