It easy to forget while your down here that there is an immense amount of effort put into to keeping humans alive here. From the air we need to breath to keeping the electrical power systems operational to general housekeeping, computer support, and communications set ups (and I've probably only forgotten a ton of other things)...these guys keep this place in tip top shape. That being said, it's only right that if anyone else has a free hand, they lend it to help. That goes for all the duties (dishes included).

So far so good. Everyone is motivated and working well together. Bill, Marc, Monika, and Michelle are way ahead of us as our surface support group. They make the job down here much easier, allowing us to concentrate on the number one priority...staying safe...while helping us do everything we can to stay on task and on time.

One last thing before I sign off. Right before our first dive, Paul and Coop potted down some gear while Greg and I were headed out of the wet porch. After Greg and I performed our buddy checks just outside wet porch, I saw Paul (one of our trainers from last week), peeking out of the wet porch, watching us bubble check each others valve systems. It made me feel good for him to see that his training efforts on us last week are being well utilized.