SCUBA Altitude Class

The OSU SCUBA program went to Smith Reservoir for the fall 2009 PADI Altitude Class. We Had a great time checking out the underwater topography of the lake. It was a tad bit chilly however. Even those of us in dry suits were feeling the cold by the end of the day.

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Gearing up for the dive.

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Shore entry.

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Some people doing a safety stop.

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On the bottom.

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Okay?

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“Hang ten!” or “Awesome!”  One of the two.  Either way he was having a great time.

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On the surface after a great dive.

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Someone doing a safety stop in the shallows.

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Party on the bottom!

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Eating salmon after the dive.

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Alex doesn’t like his picture to be taken.

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Nikki with a road flair.

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People starting to pass out on the van ride home.

Fall Colors on Campus and Driving West of Corvallis

Yesterday Samantha and I went on a lovely drive through the hills west of Corvallis.  We passed through Kings Valley among other cute little towns.  The trees were especially brilliant as the sun set in the west.

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This power poll looked a little funny as we approached it. Upon closer inspection, we found that it was broken in half. The local power company had decided to fix it by bolting another pole onto the side of the first pole. It might not be the best fix in the world, but the poll seemed to be holding up well!

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This afternoon, we went for a little stroll around campus to enjoy the warm afternoon sun and the beautiful foliage on the university trees.

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