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Welcome to this edition of the
Sunset House e-Newsletter!
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Seasons Greetings from All of Us at Sunset House!
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As we approach the holiday season, on behalf of the staff, management and owners of Sunset House and Sunset Divers, we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a peaceful, happy, and joyous holiday season!
We hope your new year brings you much happiness and prosperity. We especially wish to thank our guests for thinking of us for their pleasure and dive travels. At this time of year, we think of friends and family.
We at Sunset House, consider each and every guest, exactly that. Our friends and definitely part of the Sunset Family!
As one airline puts it, "We know you have a choice in travel!" We ask for your continued support, and our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!
From the Briggs Family and the Staff at Sunset House!
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Stay-Focused is a scuba diving program for mobility-challenged teens that builds confidence and teaches valuable lessons on overcoming challenges. |
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Stay-Focused offers mobility-challenged persons the opportunity to become certified SCUBA divers, and through that experience to learn lasting lessons about life and achievement. It promotes empowerment, discipline, and focus in helping young adults achieve personal goals. Also, Stay-Focused is committed to supporting medical research that explores the beneficial aspects of water sports on persons with mobility issues. |
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Join Sunset House, especially in this holiday season, in being a sponsor or make a donation to help with this outstanding organization, founded and ran by Roger Muller, who has a non-stop commitment to these kids and this organization's mission!
Stay-Focused also recognizes the need to support medical research to better describe the physical and psychological benefits of SCUBA diving, as well as other water sports, for mobility-challenged persons. We are engaging in partnerships with the medical community to drive research and provide case studies.
The Second Annual Stay-Focused Underwater Bike Ride - scheduled for Saturday, February 24th. Building on success earlier this year, they will again put a stationary bike in the deep-end of the pool at the Hyatt and have divers ride it continuously for 12 hours - 6 am - 6 pm. Divers seek sponsors to support their efforts.
For more information and how you can help, please go to their website http://www.stay-focused.org to make your tax deductible contribution today!
See Dee in Florida in December - Booth 102! |
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Your Photos!
Guests send us some of their "Sunset House Memories!"
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From Jean Brigham who works with Ikelite in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jean, "Grandpa" Bob Stubbs and Dave Combs will be down at the end of November into December for more R&D. Ikelite again will be a major sponsor for Total Submersion 2007 in late April. Ikelite Retailers: Keep your eyes out for a special Ikelite/Sunset House promotion soon!
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Guest Comments
My wife and I have visited Sunset House 25+ times since 1990 and have never been disappointed. We have seen dozens of turnovers in staff, but the operation never seems to change. Whe we arrive we feel as though we are coming home. When we leave, it is like leaving family behind. I have dove Sunset reef literally hundreds of times and never tire of it. If you are thinking of coming to GCM, you can't miss with Sunset House.
Fred Catella~ November 10th, 2006
Group Acknowledgements!
We had the Kevin Feor Group, Boise Divers, Down Under Divers, Pinnacles Dive Center from Northern California, Scuba Training & Tech. & Saguaro Group.
We also had Mike Meyers with Dolphin Aquatic's and his group down. (Everytime Mike comes down, fresh NY bagels arrive for the staff!) How YOU Doin'?
There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, or return home early. When purchasing travel insurance, it's important you look closely at the coverages and services you'll receive. DAN provides the insureds with 24-hour emergency travel assistance. Whether you need help finding medical care halfway around the world, making emergency arrangements to return home or obtaining an emergency cash advance, you can access our toll-free hotline from anywhere in the world, any time of day. Click on a link above to find out more info! | |
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Sunset House highlighted as "Great Value" in Cayman Article featuring the new Ritz Carlton.
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Captain's Blog
Lots of repeat guests and familiar faces..
Mike Pinnington l Dive Operations Manager
Last night we moved the boats for the first time this winter. The cold fronts slowly make there way south at this time of the year and at this point we know summer is over. The strange thing is that the water temperature has only decreased slightly. The fronts normally last a couple of days but this does not deter us from any diving activities.
Freddy and Pete's summer expeditions to the south side will be beneficial now. Being the closest dive center to the southern walls of Grand Cayman has many benefits. Knowledge is one and with Freddy's keen eye there will be plenty to interest all levels.
Read the full story |
Congratulations
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My Bar - Best of the Caribbean
We've known it for a long time, but now Caribbean Travel & Life has recognized My Bar as Best in the Caribbean! See the complete listing in December's issue!
Congratulations George and the rest of the hard working staff at My Bar!
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 PADI Dviving Society staff members are gearing up for Total Submersion
We invite you to join us for the next Total Submersion.
April 28 - 5 May 2007.
Reserve your space today by contacting your local PADI Dive Center or call PADI Travel Network at (800) 729-7234 ext. 2555 (949-858-7234 ext 2555 outside the United States or Canada) or email Keith.Sadler@padi.com or Traci.Troiano@padi.com today.
This event continues to sell out early! Don't miss out this year!
For More Info
We invite you to join us for the next Digital Jam.
January 13-20, 2007.
Join us for a truly phenomenal week of diving, shooting photo and video and testing out some of the newest technology on the market! You'll be diving in Grand Cayman with Sunset House, situated on the quiet SW side of Grand Cayman, one mile from town in one of the world's icon diving resorts. You will be entertained both above and below the water in a special setting of sunsets, the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, and hosted to a week of diving, editing, slides shows and friendly competition. This is a fun filled program for both 'experts' and new photo/video enthusiasts. |
Meet the Staff
(Each month, this section will feature
one of many amazing staff members
at Sunset House! Their stories and backgrounds are all unique and
intriguing as the next!)
Kevin was born in Montreal which is no mean feat. He spent his summers in Monkton, New Brunswick and after being badly stung by a jellyfish developed a healthy loathing for all things wet. Also an aversion to seafood. Read his full story |
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