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Santa Claus

October 3, 2013 by Eric Keibler

Santa Is Coming to the West University Pool For Underwater Photographs

Photo with Santa 2013 wu smallThe Christmas holidays still a little ways off but if you ever wanted a personalized Christmas or Holiday card, you should gather up the children and head over to the West University Recreation Center Pool on  2 November 2013 from 10:00 to 1:00 to have your photograph made with Santa underwater.  This is our seventh year to take photos at the pool and it is a lot of fun!  You can come with your scuba equipment or just your swimsuit.  The cost is $10.00 in advance or $35.00 the day of the event.  to find out more, please contact us at divesafe at oceanicventures.net or via phone.

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Eric with Santa
Santa in 2007
Santa and the Elves in 2008
Santa and the Elves in 2008
Photograph of santa and elph
Santa in 2010 with Elf Tamara
Santa & the Mittendorfs
Santa with John, Sean and Paige Mittendorf, along with a large Elf in 2011
Santa with Elf Zaide in 2012
Santa with Elf Zaide in 2012

Filed Under: Club Aquarius, Scuba Diving Activities, Social Activities, Staff, X-Divers Tagged With: Santa, Santa Claus

November 29, 2011 by Eric Keibler

Christmas, Lights and Moisturizer

With the passing of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Christmas & holiday season swings into high gear.  Holidayparties start occupying weekends and many weeknights, there are office luncheons, and times to overdose on holiday treats all coming up over the next three weeks.  

 At the store, we bowed to pressure and Alex put up the Christmas decorations two weeks ago and even found Al’s Santa Hat.  Dive Mom has already been wrapping packages (remember we have free gift wrapping) and Alex has been shipping gifts out to divers not in town.  People have been shopping (but there is still a number of you who have not been by or called to complete your Holiday Wish list).  The gift card and specials drawing box is beginning to fill with names but the odds of winning the $500.00 gift certificate are still favorable.

 As the weather gets colder and you turn on your heaters, you may find your lips and skin drying out more.  Since we are used to the humidity here inHouston, we notice this drying action more.  So, it is important to sooth your skin and lips to put back moisture and protect your skin.  If you are at a loss about what to use, we have some wonderful products fromFijithat put back essential moisture as well as reminding you about those wonderful days in the sun.

 In between your shopping trips and wrapping (for those items you did not get from the dive store), this is the time to finish putting up your Christmas lights.  To give you a little inspiration, I found a video to help you plan your lighting.  Let me know what you think!

 

Filed Under: Scuba Diving Equipment Tagged With: Christmas, Pure Fiji, Santa Claus

November 15, 2011 by Eric Keibler

HO HO HO Merry Christmas – Scuba Santa Undwerwater

Santa & the Mittendorfs
Santa with John, Sean and Paige Mittendorf, along with a large Elf

You may not have known it, but Santa Claus is a scuba diver.  He spends his vacations in such tropical locations as Fiji, Palau, Grand Cayman and Honduras.  Since he spends so much time in the north, he sunburns easily so he took up scuba diving as a way to enjoy the islands but not get too burned.  He loves the water and really enjoys swimming with the fish.  In 2012, his goal is to begin rebreather diving.

 
On Saturday, he visited the West University Recreation Center pool and posed for pictures with swimmers, snorkelers and divers alike.  Santa really like receiving those wish lists underwater! 
 
Eric Keibler served as the photographer for the event and Joel Hershey, Travis Hershey and Christiaan Khurana all helped make Santa’s visit fun and eventful.  Hopefully, they will receive a special gift from Santa on Christmas.  We would also like to thank Brittany Bakes, Julie Bickham, Rob Cantu and the rest of the West University Aquatic Staff  for all of their help in making this event a success. 
 
If you missed this year’s photo shoot, Santa has promised to return next year for another photo session.  And remember, look for Santa while you are visiting your favorite scuba diving and tropical locations.  He will be the one in the red wetsuit.

Filed Under: New Students, Photography, Sales and Fun, Social Activities Tagged With: Santa, Santa Claus, underwater photography

November 11, 2011 by Eric Keibler

Santa is Coming To Visit On Saturday, November 12, 2011

Many people may not realize that Santa Claus is a scuba diver and on 12 November 2011 from 9:00 to 12:00 he will be posing for photos underwater at the West University Place Recreation Center Pool located at 4210 Bellaire Blvd in West University Place (Houston).  There is a $10.00 fee for the photos if you call in advance or $35.00 on the day of the event.  If you are interested, call Ann at the store (713.523.3483) or email her and tell her you would like to participate.
This will be Santa’s fifth visit to the City of West University Place and Houston to pose with adults and children in the swimming pool.  The photos are fun and are a great way to start the holiday season.  Imagine sending Grandma a photo of the kids underwater with Santa Claus. 
We will also be doing an interview with Santa to learn more about his diving plans for 2012.  Keep looking at the blog for more diving stories from the man himself.
This will be Santa’s only underwater visit in the area because he need to return to the North Pole to finish getting ready for Christmas so don’t miss this Christmas Card moment!

Filed Under: Photography, Sales and Fun, Scuba Diving Activities, Social Activities Tagged With: Santa Claus, Underwater Photographs, West U

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