Scuba

Fortunately for the older two boys and Tom a Scuba Merit Badge was created.

Fortunately for them, no cost is spared if one of them has the goal to earn all of the merit badges.

Unfortunately it's been a rigorous week of nearly 5 hours in fairly cold water learning to manage the gear, clear their masks, equalize their ears and many other skills. . .

Unfortunately it falls in a very busy week. . . papers due, AP practice sessions and exams, a Priest/Laurel over night event, a Timberline meeting. . .

But fortunately Cache has deemed the sport "Legit". (Which, by the way, is the ultimate compliment.) Caleb and Tom have also paid it high compliments.

Fortunately I've got a spare spot in the laundry room to hang the gear. . .Unfortunately it will be a while before they get a chance to dive in some place really cool. . .