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My son-in-law and I made a couple of dives at Hudson Grotto yesterday. While we were there, we were advised that Paul Heinerth had sold 100% of the business about 3 months ago to a "Snowbird". Paul was away teaching a cave class, so I was unable to confirm this.
Oh no!! not a dreaded snowbird....
Many "snowbirds" must get tired of all that Florida heat, crowds, hurricanes, etc. and then move to my beautiful area in the N. GA, TN and NC mountains where they then become as "halfbacks".. (decide to move halfway back..). Someone sure needs to teach them how to drive on the twisty roads though! :D
Maybe the snowbird can set up a filter system for the sinkhole.. it would be a decent OW dive (testing equipment, etc.) if it wasnt so tannic at the bottom..
JB
who told you that? Charlene or Danny?
To a cracker like me, anyone from north of Valdosta is a snowbird, and must be watched carefully....Quote:
Originally Posted by resolute
Drew
Amen, brother!Quote:
Originally Posted by Limestone Cowboy
Titen:
When I first got there, I asked Charlene if Paul was there and she said that he was away teaching a cave course. She didn't mention anything about there being a new owner.
While I was gearing up at the sinkhole, a middleaged guy was hanging around talking to some other divers. He introduced himself as the new owner of the business. He said that he didn't have any business cards made up yet when I asked for one, so I don't remember his name. I do remember him saying that he was from up north and that he bought the business in February.
Frank
you sure he wasnt just some crazy local that wondered over from the neiborhood? was he barefoot, wearing a white tank top, and carrying a 32oz of Old English? :-D jkQuote:
Originally Posted by CaptainSpeleo
He appeared legitimate to me. I asked him if he and Paul were in partnership, and he said he owned 100% of it.
If someone talks to Charlene, I'm sure that she can confirm or deny this.
I received a private message from an individual who confirms that Paul did sell the shop, but that he will still be a part of it and involved in its operation.
I talked with someone today and the Dive shop and I am understanding that it is not sold but is a partner in the business end of the shop. Way to much of a work load for Paul t do the shop and teach then after a few years there will be a buy out and Paul will sell. But from what I understood from the person that told me is that the guy does not own 100% of it. I would say run into Paul and ask him.