March 2010

I grew up with Warner Bros and Imax and put them both together and you get an awesome entertainment of a show. The new program, Under The Sea 3D is absolutely breathtaking and is a must for those water lovers like me!

“Under the Sea 3D will transport moviegoers to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New Guinea and others in the Indo-Pacific region, allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. It will offer a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the impact that global climate change has had on ocean wilderness,” advertises the IMAX website.

So this movie is a must to watch if you and your family/friends are true snorkelers…

Who would of ever thought that snorkeling helps your memory? Well not exactly.

“Ron White, a Texas native and Navy veteran prepared for the U.S.A. Memory Championship by snorkeling. How does snorkeling improve your memory? Well, when you can memorize shuffled decks of playing cards while hovering under the water in snorkel gear, memorizing a deck of cards on stage seems like child’s play,” reported Bridget Tyler, Kids Glue.

In August, Ron goes to China to compete in the 2010 World Memory Championship.

zippered snorkeling vests I love the technology and the dedication in the snorkeling industry. Especially with the snorkeling vests.

Check out our new Zippered Snorkeling Vests, which is perfect for those that are afraid or a little uncomfortable of the water. The full inflate wrap around snorkeling vests will give you the comfort that you are looking for.

The zippered snorkeling vests comes in 2 colors and 3 sizes.

Ertle the Turtle Gets Checkup

by Roy on March 21, 2010

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Man Stabs Fish?? Poor FISHIE!!

by Cathy on March 18, 2010

This story is a little old but still worth sharing…. MSNBC/Assoicated Press tells this story about an unstable (my words) ex-boyfriend that wanted to get back with his girlfriend, the girlfriend storms (my words) out of the house and when she returns, she finds her POOR fish — a bright purple betta named “DeLorean” — on the wood floor with a knife through it.

The man was charged with animal abuse and other charges….

1) Because you talk to a real person…

In this day & age, it is not uncommon to call a company whether you purchase a product or use a service with them. It can be quite aggravating and I am sure you can agree. When you purchase through us, you will also get an expert human snorkeler on the phone and if you leave a message, you will get a return phone call from our expert human snorkelers.

I hope you enjoy this conversation from a virtual person at Paypal who my friend at West Florida Components just went through and I never laughed so hard. Enjoy!!

Sarah – PayPal : Hello, I’m Sarah and I’m here to answer your questions about PayPal. Even though I’d like to be a real person, I’m not. I’m programmed to answer your questions. How can I help you?

You : Can I use the paypal student debit card when traveling outside the US?

Sarah – PayPal : In the United States, PayPal allows Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards with an American billing address.PayPal does not recommend adding a gift card, prepaid card, virtual card, or one-time use card to your PayPal account. Although some of these cards may be accepted, most do not pass our security checks. If you don’t have one of those cards, you can also send money using your bank account. Would you like to learn how?

You : No

Sarah – PayPal : Okay. Before we continue, was the information I gave you helpful?

You : No, this was not helpful

Sarah – PayPal : I’m sorry that wasn’t helpful. Would you mind rephrasing the question?

You : Are there any restrictions on what countries the student debit card can be used?

Sarah – PayPal : It can take 2-4 weeks for your card to arrive by mail. Please call the number below if you still have questions or concerns regarding credit card delivery. You can reach the PayPal Credit Service Center by phone at 1-866-571-3012, Monday-Saturday 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific time.

You : You are totally useless.

Sarah – PayPal :
Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

You : Here’s a novel idea….how about answering the question?

Sarah – PayPal : Okay. How exactly can I help you?

You : Can the paypal debit card be used outside the US?

Sarah – PayPal : I found the following information, which could be helpful. I have an issue with my PayPal Credit Card

You : no

Sarah – PayPal : I’m sorry none of these is what you are looking for. Please try rephrasing your question.

You : you are lame

Sarah – PayPal : That’s not a nice thing to say to a virtual person! Please don’t use that kind of language. Tell me about your PayPal issue and I’ll do my best to help you.

You : Can the paypal debit card be used overseas?

Sarah – PayPal : I found the following information. You can click to learn more.
I have an issue with my PayPal Credit Card

You : DEBIT CARD

Sarah – PayPal : I’m sorry, that was a bit too complicated for me. Could you please rephrase what you said?

CLICK… HANGUP

From all of us at SnorkelingOnline.com – SHAME ON YOU PAYPAL!!

Snorkel Equipment on Sale

by Cathy on March 12, 2010

Ahhhh… spring is in the air and with most who had wicked winters is looking forward to the sun shine. Now being in Chicago, I can feel the pain for those on the east coast this past winter and for those of us who go through the cold, snow and wind, we can not wait to grab our snorkeling gear and get out of the country.

Whether you are going on a cruise, an island or rented a sailing yacht, you definitely want to jump in the 80 degree warm waters. BUT don’t forget your snorkel gear… so you spent all of your money on your vacation? No worries, SnorkelingOnline.com thinks of all of our snorkelers on a budget.

Our Snorkelers Clearance Sale has mask, fins and snorkels and accessories for everyone. Now just because it is on sale, does not mean it is junk. The reason we put the snorkeling equipment on sale is for numerous reasons, the manufacturer discontinued the snorkel gear or a color was discontinued or it was a slow seller for us.

And for those who are really on a budget, check out our used snorkel gear on sale.

To all of our snorkelers who will be jumping in the water in the next 30 days, have fun and be safe!