http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/ "Live Well & Prosper" ....an un-common-sense approach to life Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:19:04 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-1076 Yvonne Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:22:04 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-1076 I first met Ron Kipp and dive masters Debbie Sharp and David Black in 2001. My husband and I went to Cayman Madness (dive summer camp for adults) on our honeymoon in 2001 and went back again for our 5th anniversary. It was almost more fun than a person can stand. Great Memories and great diving! I first met Ron Kipp and dive masters Debbie Sharp and David Black in 2001. My husband and I went to Cayman Madness (dive summer camp for adults) on our honeymoon in 2001 and went back again for our 5th anniversary. It was almost more fun than a person can stand.
Great Memories and great diving!

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 Mike C. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:33:54 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-1065 I worked for Sotos from 1988 to 1997 when Chris Lexau was the operations manager. I also knew Barrie and Leslie. It was several years of my life that I can never forget. I went through hurricane gilbert in 1988, but am very glad I missed Ivan. I'm sure that most of the people that worked there during those years are probably gone now, but if any of you read my comments, I would love to hear from you. Mike I worked for Sotos from 1988 to 1997 when Chris Lexau was the operations manager. I also knew Barrie and Leslie. It was several years of my life that I can never forget. I went through hurricane gilbert in 1988, but am very glad I missed Ivan. I’m sure that most of the people that worked there during those years are probably gone now, but if any of you read my comments, I would love to hear from you.
Mike

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-1050 Becky Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:06:12 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-1050 The first of three dive trips to Grand Cayman was Bob Sots’s East End lodge. Dave Woodward was the dive master at the time. An incredible dive experience. Sunset House has become the go to for me. I hope to take my daughter Kristina diving there. The first of three dive trips to Grand Cayman was Bob Sots’s East End lodge. Dave Woodward was the dive master at the time. An incredible dive experience. Sunset House has become the go to for me. I hope to take my daughter Kristina diving there.

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Jay Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:33:47 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-1051 Hello Les, In response to your comment above, I wrote the article, but the early 70's was before I started spending time in Grand Cayman, so I'm afraid I never knew your friend Debbie Sharp. Wish you luck in trying to catch up with her though. Hello Les,
In response to your comment above, I wrote the article, but the early 70’s was before I started spending time in Grand Cayman, so I’m afraid I never knew your friend Debbie Sharp. Wish you luck in trying to catch up with her though.

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Les Ellis Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:50:24 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-966 Hello. I don't see the name of the author of this article. I just wanted to talk to him about Bob Soto. I used to frequent Bob Soto's 2-3 times a year in the early 70's and was actually offered a job there as a divemaster. I was also trying to see if the author new anything about Debbie Sharp who worked for Bob Soto during the early to mid 70's. Shw was a good friend and have lost track of her. Thanks for any information you can provide. Hello. I don’t see the name of the author of this article. I just wanted to talk to him about Bob Soto. I used to frequent Bob Soto’s 2-3 times a year in the early 70’s and was actually offered a job there as a divemaster. I was also trying to see if the author new anything about Debbie Sharp who worked for Bob Soto during the early to mid 70’s. Shw was a good friend and have lost track of her. Thanks for any information you can provide.

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Johnothan Jones Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:14:44 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-418 I worked for Soto's in 1997 and was great friends with Barry. I was trying to find out if he was still on island as well. He married Laslie McClain who was the retail/general manager of the business after Kipp sold it. I know she was from Texas but I'd be suprised if they still aren't involved somewhere on the island. Brad Johnson is still on island (longest boat captain with the company) and might have info if you can track him down... I worked for Soto’s in 1997 and was great friends with Barry. I was trying to find out if he was still on island as well. He married Laslie McClain who was the retail/general manager of the business after Kipp sold it. I know she was from Texas but I’d be suprised if they still aren’t involved somewhere on the island. Brad Johnson is still on island (longest boat captain with the company) and might have info if you can track him down…

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Grand Cayman sandbar snorkeling trip? - ScubaToys Diving Forum Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:18:43 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-416 [...] Have gone with Soto's Soto's closed in 2005. They took a hit during Ivan and never recovered. Grand Cayman & Bob Soto’s Diving - End of an Era : Eyes On Living __________________ Please help kids learn to dive by donating your gift certificates to the WUE. Last edited by diversteve : 11-07-2007 at 02:40 PM. [...] [...] Have gone with Soto’s Soto’s closed in 2005. They took a hit during Ivan and never recovered. Grand Cayman & Bob Soto’s Diving – End of an Era : Eyes On Living __________________ Please help kids learn to dive by donating your gift certificates to the WUE. Last edited by diversteve : 11-07-2007 at 02:40 PM. [...]

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Petro Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:42:14 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-111 hi, hi, hi! Beautiful site. hi, hi, hi! Beautiful site.

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Jay Mon, 21 May 2007 22:32:10 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-55 Hi Ken, I don't know if Barry is still on island or not, but I do know many of the Soto's folks have left. Just for clarification, Reef Divers, who bought Kipps/Soto's, still has operations on Little Cayman and the Brac. Only the original Soto's location on Grand Cayman never re-opened after Hurricane Ivan. Hi Ken,
I don’t know if Barry is still on island or not, but I do know many of the Soto’s folks have left. Just for clarification, Reef Divers, who bought Kipps/Soto’s, still has operations on Little Cayman and the Brac. Only the original Soto’s location on Grand Cayman never re-opened after Hurricane Ivan.

]]> http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Ken Heerdegen Sun, 20 May 2007 15:54:05 +0000 http://www.eyesonliving.com/2005/12/28/bob-sotos-grand-cayman-end-of-an-era/#comment-53 I didn't know Kipps/Sotos went under. Is Barry Day, who was the defacto chief of operations for Sotos, still on the island? I dove with them all the time and became quite friendly with him and his wife. I didn’t know Kipps/Sotos went under. Is Barry Day, who was the defacto chief of operations for Sotos, still on the island? I dove with them all the time and became quite friendly with him and his wife.

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