Welcoming Aaron and Glenda

Due to a series of unfortunate events, Aaron and Glenda's flight and drive from the airport got them to our house about 4 am this morning. Nevertheless we were all up a little after 9 and on the road to Alexander Springs. A stop at the Mason Jar in Umatilla for breakfast put us back a bit but was worth it, and we got to the Springs by 11:30. 

Aaron and Randy got ready to carry the dive equipment down to the Springs. But today there was a difference - we finally got a buggy to haul the tanks and other stuff! "Divers carry stuff" still holds true, but it doesn't mean they have to do it the hard way!

We found a picnic table in the shade and the guys got suited up. One of the purposes of this dive was to be a refresher for Aaron, so Randy and he went over the equipment together. 

When it came to getting Aaron in his wetsuit, however, Glenda took Randy's place and lent a helping hand. 

While the guys were diving, Glenda and I debated about getting in the water. The spring is cold - in the low 70s - but it was so hot and humid today that it seemed like it would be worth a try. We waded in, up to our shoulders in some places, and found it to be a very enjoyable way to cool off. 

Eventually the guys were done with their dive and we all trucked over to visit with Chad. Chad runs a small dive equipment shop out of his house; we had borrowed the tanks from him and needed to return them. Chad welcomed us with some cold Mich Light, poured from his refrigerated tap. 

One more stop before going home - to Marcia's, to pick up some weights, hangers, and fresh eggs. And to say "hi" to her dogs. Clarence is a bit reserved but Moon Pie assumes everyone is there to play with her!

By now we were all getting tired, so we went back home to let Randy fix dinner while the rest of us took a short nap. We got up in time to enjoy prime rib with salad, Duchess potatoes, and Amish black walnut and banana cake with Penuche frosting.

By the time we finished dinner it was 9 pm - a good time to go to bed!