Hi Mike...
well.....I quit SFX in 2000 as i was opposed to Gellars's initial plans for the wreck on that expedition. His plans were a contradiction to the message of the exhibitions.
I admit though, i had assumed Gellar would be ousted in 6 months, and id take 6 months off, and then hop on the next exhibition, then expedition. SFX treated me very well- my beef was with RMSTI.
I was friends with George and crew, and couldnt forget how I got to where I was at the exhibits...I worked the exhibits after Boston in large due to George's recomendation- i owed him one. Loyalty means alot to me.
i didnt agree with Arnie Gellar's agenda, so left in protest...though i fully expected things to be back to normally within a year....
I was cotracted for the duration of an exhibit, when each was over, my contract renewed for the next one. When Dallas was over, i just opted not to renew the contract, and I then faded into obscurity..
But Gellar will be ousted soon, im sure of that...
Only when that happens, would i concider doing the exhibits again.
Im confident well all have a chance to dive on the wreck..
I need to save my pennies.....
Merry Christmas!
regards
tarn Stephanos
Melbourne Australia