Port Hardy- Browning Pass HideAway

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Port Hardy- Browning Pass HideAway

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Hi all!
HideAwayJohn here- I run Browning Pass HideAway resort, when I'm not "working" in the office!
I used to run Clavella Adventures Liveaboard from 1980 to 2002. The HideAway is right where the diving is, so hassle-free full service, full on diving, great meals and comfy accommodations are here for you...
We just had John Rawlings, Nailer99, Pez, Maverick and Cuppie up for a few days- they've put in Trip Reports under...
Trip Reports! search for "Hideaway" and please check them out! Nice pics, and I'm blushing from the complimentary things they've said...
If you're thinking Vancouver Island, think Port Hardy...
...if you're thinking Port Hardy, please give us Browning Pass HideAway a call, email or PM...
for "the Best cold-water Diving in the Known Universe!"

I'll be posting to "Critters" and "Trips" and "Dive sites", and would love to hear back from anyone...
"HideAway John" deBoeck
Browning Pass HideAway Dive Resort

Port Hardy, BC, Canada
877 725 2835
http://vancouverislanddive.com
hideaway@vancouverislanddive.com
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Welcome to our little corner of the net! It's a fun place to be, and now a better one because you're here! \:D/

I look forward to meeting you at the Dive Expo!

-Regards,

Tom Nic
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Welcome, John! Glad you joined our site. I've gushed about you and the Hideaway enough in other threads, so I won't do more here.
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Nailer99 wrote:I've gushed about you and the Hideaway enough in other threads, so I won't do more here.
This is a good thing....when Nailer "gushes", it tends to get (ahem) a bit messy...and the smells can be somewhat frightful!

Welcome, John! It's great to have you here!

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He was "Gushing" all over NWSD yesterday. I have to admit, I was too, but just a little. Welcome to the NWDC (Officially :evil4: ) Now let's see if we can get Mavericks attention........................

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Welcome John!

Looking forward to July '09!
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Welcome John! I've seen and heard enough already to know I'll be headed your way for my next trip.
Cold water is where it's at. :supz:

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Hey Tom,
Thank you for the warm welcome! I look forward to meeting you as well...We'll see you at the show!
I'm really looking forward to the Dive Expo next weekend.
It's about time the PNW had a big dive show- it's hard for us all to connect when we're all spread out over several states and provinces.
Now we just need for everyone that's into or thinking of diving to attend!
Spread the word!
cheers,
John
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Browning Pass HideAway Dive Resort

Port Hardy, BC, Canada
877 725 2835
http://vancouverislanddive.com
hideaway@vancouverislanddive.com
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Welcome John! :hello2:
I almost was going to come up there with John Rawlings and friends group.
Looks like I missed another great trip.
I could not get the time off from work.
Based on what I've seen here on the board and heard from J. R.,
I will definatly get up there some day! :supz:
Glad to see you here!
Hi, my name is Keith, and I'm a Dive Addict! :supz:
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BASSMAN wrote:Welcome John! :hello2:
I almost was going to come up there with John Rawlings and friends group.
Looks like I missed another great trip.
I could not get the time off from work.
Based on what I've seen here on the board and heard from J. R.,
I will definatly get up there some day! :supz:
Glad to see you here!
Hi Bassman,
Thanks! We sure had fun, and the usual great Port Hardy area conditions.. wish you could have made it too....but the "real world" sometimes just gets in the way!
Oh well, next time! Sounds like there are plans starting to come together for a return trip with J.R. and the gang... date TBA I'm sure!
Hope to see you at the Tacoma Dive Expo- please drop by # 90 if you get a chance - I'd enjoy meeting you!

There's a Nakwakto presentation Saturday 5 PM, Room 405 by Jett Britnell- He'll show his usual stunningly good photos, and he's an interesting presenter... Also Barb Roy is doing an "All over BC" presentation Sat 3 PM, Room 405 as well... she's a really good and well-travelled u/w photographer
I look forward to meeting you and sharing a few stories! regards, John
"HideAway John" deBoeck
Browning Pass HideAway Dive Resort

Port Hardy, BC, Canada
877 725 2835
http://vancouverislanddive.com
hideaway@vancouverislanddive.com
"The Best Diving in the Known Universe!"
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hideawayjohn wrote:
There's a Nakwakto presentation Saturday 5 PM, Room 405 by Jett Britnell- He'll show his usual stunningly good photos, and he's an interesting presenter.
Jett was there when John R and I were last summer. He's an amazing photographer and has been published all over. Don't miss this one folks!

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Hi Jenn, Ben & Loretta,
Thank you all for the great welcome! It feels like I've come home!
Loretta and Ben... come on up any time!
Jenn- we're set for '09! If you get a few days free before that, don't hesitate to call.. it's only a hop... well, not that far...
4 or 500 miles #!!%^&!... well, quite a ways... but worth it!
...I hope to see you all at the Dive Expo!
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ANEMONE!!

There, that was for mav!!! its still so funny!! i can just hear you laughing Pez!!! :bootyshake:

oh yes, welcome aboard John! (officially)
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Cuppie wrote:ANEMONE!!

There, that was for mav!!! its still so funny!! i can just hear you laughing Pez!!! :bootyshake:

oh yes, welcome aboard John! (officially)
Good morning Cuppie!... I read your post,
.....and inhaled half my coffee! Haven't laughed so hard at 7 am for a while! thX
HideAwayJohn

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John?? Welcome!

I didn't know you were on this board until I was searching for Browning Pass HideAway on Google!
Thank you for the best dives ever :)
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Crystaltear wrote:John?? Welcome!
I didn't know you were on this board until I was searching for Browning Pass HideAway on Google!
Thank you for the best dives ever :)
Hi Guanjin- It was absolutely my pleasure to get to show and the gang some of that Browning Pass great stuff! Heard there's a trip shaping up in Sept-Oct thru diveidc. Also, did you get my email message?
I look fwd to seeing you again... :)~hideawayjohn
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Hi John,

Those were really great dives. Thinking about Hardy, I don't feel like diving in Vancouver anymore :p

I didn't get any emails from you. I don't think I'm in the email list cuz I decided to join the trip in a really short notice. I was planning to go back there again sometime soon. Maybe not in October, I was thinking lat August to September if you have some organized trips already :)
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