During the early years, Dan the Diving Mule had traveled with his family to carnivals and county fairs throughout the southeast.  His father Dave was the premier performer on the animal act circuit.  Just as Dave was retiring and Dan was stepping into a leadership role, the industry came under intense fire from animal activists and a conservative media that slanted the public’s vision and spoiled the opportunity for gainful employment. 

Dave passed away shortly after his retirement and the act dissolved.  Fortunately for Dan, he had inherited much of Dave’s financial prowess, and through prudent investments and a lucky decision to move out of technology ventures prior to the dot com bust, was able to live comfortably. Having been on the road for much of his life, traveling with carnies of all shapes, sizes and ages Dan had developed a sage wisdom for understanding human nature and a consuming curiosity that continues to lead him to new places and involves him with a string of savory characters.

We met Dan at a foreclosure auction in Nashville, TN.  Sharing a meal of hot dogs and potato chips, we traded tales of successful real estate deals all the while listening, hoping the other would drop some inside information, a hint that would lead to our own personal profit.  We exchanged cards and with the traditional “Call me if you need help with a deal” we parted.

Well Dan continued his travels and from time to time we’d exchange emails and lately photo attachments. Given the enjoyment we get from our vicarious journeys with Dan, we brainstormed a little and through a flurry of emails agreed to share those journeys with you.  As purveyors of good times, stewards of mankind and entrepreneurs always looking to make a buck we the proprietors of the website henceforth known as DivingMules have agreed to post tales of Dan's exploits, sell DDM (Dan the Diving Mule)  related merchandise and allow you the web surfer to contribute as you see fit.

Let the merriment begin!