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08-15-2008, 05:28 PM
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Leaving Geofish
Hi everyone,
I've only recently talked to John about letting you know that I've decided I couldn't live any other way but by leaving Geofish. So here it is. Some of you know how hard I fought to set it up, initially with the help of my partner Steve Regalado and then with two other partners, JJ and Micky. Things didn't work out (for reasons that many of you know) and only Steve and I remained. Things went pear-shaped again despite the arrival of Steve's sons, Morgan and Maxden - and all their efforts and excellent work - so I decided enough is enough and for the sake of the reputation I painstakingly built with the help of so many amazing students and certified divers, my integrity and my sanity I decided to leave the partnership. In the end, I believe these are more important than trying to have my voice heard against so many disastrous administrative decisions because it will be our clients who'll ultimately pay the price. My personal opinion, I know, but I live by it as always: still, I heartily wish I'm proved wrong and changes will be made as soon as possible. Luckily or unluckily, it took the fact of announcing my departure for some - few - to start being discussed with a view to being implemented. However, the main issue was one of trust, and that will remain where it should be: in private and on a need-to-know basis. I'm sure you understand that. And please don't take my word for it, there are always two sides - or more - to a story - and you'd be doing yourselves a great disservice as diving clients by not checking out the Geofish I sadly leave behind for yourselves. So, here's to the future! I will continue doing what I love (and I'm not doing it for the money, believe you me...) on a freelance basis, most probably from a deluxe bodega on the beach and using boats rented daily (I recently found out that the Geofish boat's new ownership documentation doesn't reflect my share thanks to a deal done without my knowledge, so I can't use it in tandem with Geofish). I will avoid mixing my divers within other dive shop's bigger groups, that would defeat my long term objective of providing personalised scuba services and training for small groups. I will be leaving on the 31st August, by then I should have finished Morgan's and Maxden's Divemaster training. Thanks to all of you who helped me get where I stand today, it's been an honour and a great pleasure! Paulo Maçarico PADI OWSI 632964
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08-15-2008, 06:12 PM
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Best of luck in your future endeavors Paulo, it's always nice to see you when we are in town. Glad you have a plan in place, sounds like a good way to start the next phase. Hang in there bro...peace
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08-15-2008, 06:51 PM
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You know you have some loyal friends and fans who are going to follow you where ever you go
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08-15-2008, 08:25 PM
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Peace on you, too. 
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-15-2008, 08:27 PM
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Thanks to everyone for putting up with me through thick and thin.
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-16-2008, 02:06 AM
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We'll see ya on the next Playa trip Paulo
Sorry you have to change venues...but maybe it's for the best MateI have nothing but thanks and praise for my certifying instructor and Friend  Cheers! Greg
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08-16-2008, 02:35 AM
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Thanks and I saw on my PADI page that your cert finally came through. Congratulations and keep them fires down!
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-16-2008, 08:46 AM
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 . BUT! Since I got it, and all my gear after mid July, I've gotten in 17 dives . Not bad for one month at home
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"My opinion carries no more weight than theirs. It's just an opinion..... Michele K.
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08-16-2008, 09:23 AM
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Paulo, I'm sorry to hear about the circumstances causing you to leave Geofish. Please let me know how we can help get your new venture up and running.
Best wishes for your future success! 
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08-16-2008, 02:18 PM
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Thanks for the good wishes, I will always try trying my hardest.
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-16-2008, 02:19 PM
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-16-2008, 02:23 PM
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I'll be in touch for a couple more things as we talked about the other day. Thanks again.
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-17-2008, 12:34 AM
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Some day I'll get my Advanced Open Water with you. Studing while I'm in Mexico seems kind of a moot point. You can only focus for so long.
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08-17-2008, 05:25 PM
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"To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust." ED does not have to mean the end of the affair.
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08-17-2008, 10:24 PM
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just get a job so you can buy me a beer when we get back
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08-22-2008, 06:53 PM
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Best of luck to you Paulo....see ya' next year in Playa.
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M&M Blog  March 2008 Trip Report "Sit right here and have another beer in Mexico"...K. Chesney
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