Thank you from Porthole
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I to was on the Diamond charter that was cancelled. Bummer but i got my refund before I knew the charter was cancelled. thanks Mike.
I Hope that we can figure something out. I operate a detail shop as you know, and I have a friend who has a gas station, maybe we could set up a car wash to save the MarkV?
I Hope that we can figure something out. I operate a detail shop as you know, and I have a friend who has a gas station, maybe we could set up a car wash to save the MarkV?
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Today the silence was broken between Armstrong Marine and Portole Dive Charters as Armstrong requested a meeting between all parties. Both sides were represented by attorney's and the meeting was productive but no solution was agreed upon. However; the fact that offers have been tabled will give opportunity for future negotiations. I have been asked to see how many charters in Neah Bay can be salvaged in August and Sept. This is the first good news in a long time. We have dug a pretty big financial hole during this process and could use everyones support if and when the Mark V is returned to service. I can't talk about details now but will offer them as soon as things firm up. What are you doing in August and september?
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diving off your boat as much as possible.fergie wrote:What are you doing in August and september?
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Yes! Mike, it's really great to hear that there might be some light at the end of the tunnel! I will make time to come dive with you!Burntchef wrote:diving off your boat as much as possible.fergie wrote:What are you doing in August and september?
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Great news Mike! Glad to hear it. Count me in for a dive or two...or more!
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Oh hell yeah!Burntchef wrote:diving off your boat as much as possible.fergie wrote:What are you doing in August and september?
Come to the nerd side, we have pi!
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Just let me know the dates and I will be there. Im happy to hear things are looking up for Porthole.
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Awesome, news Mike.
Let us know the dates you have, our group http://www.nwunderwaterexplorers.org/NWUE/Home.html can fill a charter.
Let's work something out.
-Doug
Let us know the dates you have, our group http://www.nwunderwaterexplorers.org/NWUE/Home.html can fill a charter.
Let's work something out.
-Doug
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If I ever get a weekend off again in my life, I'm THERE.
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I was supposed to be on the Neah Bay trip next week-end ... and will HAPPILY take a make-up date.
Somehow, Mike, I don't think you're gonna have any problems filling charters once you're up and running again ...
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Somehow, Mike, I don't think you're gonna have any problems filling charters once you're up and running again ...
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This is good news Mike! BDub, Fishtiq and I were just talking about our last trip out to the Omar and the Barges. We discussed how we were looking forward to our next charter with you! Thanks for keeping us all updated.
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GREAT NEWS!!! My wife, son, and I are all already signed up for 2 days out of Neah Bay on your boat in September, when Club TLSEA has you booked. I was really bummed to hear about your problems, and was hoping they would be resolved before our mini-vacation dive trip. We are taking our 5'th wheel and will be camping/diving for a couple of extra days; we may have to add another day of boat diving with you. We met your crew at the Dive Expo, and have been looking forward to diving off the Mark V ever since.
Best wishes that everything works out.
Best wishes that everything works out.
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Porthole is Back!!! :occasion5:
An agreement has been signed that will allow the Mark V to be used for Charters in Neah Bay the remainder of August and all of September. In October, if a long term comprehensive agreement can be reached, the boat will return to Port Angeles for any and all remaining issues to be resolved. The negotiations have many complex issues but we remain hopeful that all parties can reach an acceptable agreement during the next 2 months. Mean while we need to make up for lost time and go diving. There are several opportunities to join us. I will stop here from advertising on the board but will ask Calvin to call me again cause I accidentally erased your number.
Again, thanks to all who have encouraged and supported us in our darkest hours. I look forward to seeing you all in Neah Bay.
An agreement has been signed that will allow the Mark V to be used for Charters in Neah Bay the remainder of August and all of September. In October, if a long term comprehensive agreement can be reached, the boat will return to Port Angeles for any and all remaining issues to be resolved. The negotiations have many complex issues but we remain hopeful that all parties can reach an acceptable agreement during the next 2 months. Mean while we need to make up for lost time and go diving. There are several opportunities to join us. I will stop here from advertising on the board but will ask Calvin to call me again cause I accidentally erased your number.
Again, thanks to all who have encouraged and supported us in our darkest hours. I look forward to seeing you all in Neah Bay.
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Mike, that is FANTASTIC news! PM me about putting up an ad or two- they're on me, buddy!fergie wrote:Porthole is Back!!! :occasion5:
An agreement has been signed that will allow the Mark V to be used for Charters in Neah Bay the remainder of August and all of September. In October, if a long term comprehensive agreement can be reached, the boat will return to Port Angeles for any and all remaining issues to be resolved. The negotiations have many complex issues but we remain hopeful that all parties can reach an acceptable agreement during the next 2 months. Mean while we need to make up for lost time and go diving. There are several opportunities to join us. I will stop here from advertising on the board but will ask Calvin to call me again cause I accidentally erased your number.
Again, thanks to all who have encouraged and supported us in our darkest hours. I look forward to seeing you all in Neah Bay.
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See ya in September!!!!!
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The Mark V sucessfully completed 5 days of diving in Port Angeles. It was a good feeling to be back abaord the Mark V and back on the water. All systems are operating to include Air/Nitrox, genset, water maker, etc. We look forward to operating the rest of the summer in Neah Bay and hope to see you all up there. Thanks again for all your support and happy diving!
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Congratulations, Mike! It is a great feeling to know you are back on the water with the Mark V.
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FANTASTIC!!!! I'll bet that it feels great to have a good-running vessel under your feet again! I look forward to booking a trip or two with you once things settle down a bit at my end.fergie wrote:The Mark V sucessfully completed 5 days of diving in Port Angeles. It was a good feeling to be back abaord the Mark V and back on the water. All systems are operating to include Air/Nitrox, genset, water maker, etc. We look forward to operating the rest of the summer in Neah Bay and hope to see you all up there. Thanks again for all your support and happy diving!
I'm really glad to see you and Porthole moving forward again!
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I am TOTALLY excited about this!!!
The REEF Advanced Assessment Team has the boat chartered for ALL of next week out there, to conduct our annual Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary monitoring project, and I am totally looking forward to it.
Guess I better get busy packing....
- Janna
The REEF Advanced Assessment Team has the boat chartered for ALL of next week out there, to conduct our annual Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary monitoring project, and I am totally looking forward to it.
Guess I better get busy packing....
- Janna
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Shortly after boarding the Mark V this past Monday our group of REEF AAT divers were asked by Mike Ferguson to be patient as the boat and its various systems were still somewhat new and likely to need some tweaking. In addition, it was the first time he'd run the boat in the Neah Bay area (previous expeditions were in the Dash). In five days of diving many sites in the area, I never once found reason to feel anything but confident in Mike, Scott and the Mark V. These guys know their stuff and the Mark V is a superb dive platform.
Mike and Scott - thank you so much for all the effort you put in to facilitate our survey dives - I know that working around weather and tidal conditions isn't easy but you made it look like it was.
If you haven't got some Neah Bay diving planned, you owe it to yourself to call up Porthole. Prepare to be impressed.
Mike and Scott - thank you so much for all the effort you put in to facilitate our survey dives - I know that working around weather and tidal conditions isn't easy but you made it look like it was.
If you haven't got some Neah Bay diving planned, you owe it to yourself to call up Porthole. Prepare to be impressed.
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