And as usual, Mike and Alice showed us the same great hospitality they have become famous for. Those of you who know Mike will understand when I say he's a real pain in the patootie! 
Just kidding. He was instrumental in helping me as a new diver and really enjoying myself. Alice, the angel, over-fed us again and actually made blackberry jam with Carol this morning. They had two batches done by 8:00. I'm tearin' into a jar tomorrow morning.
Well, without further delay ('cause I'm very tired). Here are a few pics from our visit and you will note....accompanied by CIVIL comment.
[attachment 67239 DSCF0377.jpg] This is Mike helping me assemble my new regulator.
[attachment 67240 DSCF0379.jpg] Me hamming it up for Carol before my first dive.
[attachment 67241 DSCF0380.jpg] My finds: one Gerber baby spoon; thirty-five cents and a killer pair of sun glasses. The babes loved 'em!
[attachment 67242 DSCF0382.jpg] Speaking of babes...Mikes hot tub attracted a couple.
[attachment 67243 DSCF0384.jpg] Mike and Alices garden is really productive. Mikes two shacks (you'll remember the solid units Royal and I built) are....unbelievably....still standing.
[attachment 67244 DSCF0385.jpg] Looks like Mikie has never laid eyes on an onion before, doesn't it.
Thanks for looking.

Just kidding. He was instrumental in helping me as a new diver and really enjoying myself. Alice, the angel, over-fed us again and actually made blackberry jam with Carol this morning. They had two batches done by 8:00. I'm tearin' into a jar tomorrow morning.
Well, without further delay ('cause I'm very tired). Here are a few pics from our visit and you will note....accompanied by CIVIL comment.
[attachment 67239 DSCF0377.jpg] This is Mike helping me assemble my new regulator.
[attachment 67240 DSCF0379.jpg] Me hamming it up for Carol before my first dive.
[attachment 67241 DSCF0380.jpg] My finds: one Gerber baby spoon; thirty-five cents and a killer pair of sun glasses. The babes loved 'em!
[attachment 67242 DSCF0382.jpg] Speaking of babes...Mikes hot tub attracted a couple.
[attachment 67243 DSCF0384.jpg] Mike and Alices garden is really productive. Mikes two shacks (you'll remember the solid units Royal and I built) are....unbelievably....still standing.

[attachment 67244 DSCF0385.jpg] Looks like Mikie has never laid eyes on an onion before, doesn't it.

Thanks for looking.