Lessons Learned:
1. Never trust the weather reports
2. Put your hair up BEFORE putting on your helmet
3. Cameras on Mars should have bigger buttons for easy usage with giant gloves

Another early morning. Today we were greeted with a fast approaching rain system. Kyle went out to take care of the generator just in time for the high winds to hit. It was fascinating watching the sand swirl in the air. He made it back in record time (well, he was almost as fast as Doug), and we contemplated our schedule for the rest of the day. Although the weather report claimed we would have pouring rain all day the weather stabilized relatively quickly, so in the end we were able to have two EVAs.

This morning John organized the attic, and then went out with Doug and Rebecca to collect more soil samples. Kyle and I took on the daunting task of organizing the engineering section. The equipment and parts were scattered everywhere, and it was difficult to find anything. Now things are placed in appropriate containers and labeled properly (we are so proud).

Lunch was delayed by the ‘surprise' for today. Once again, with the high winds, the Observatory cap was blown off. This time the rope supporting the cap was ripped completely off. John, Kyle, and Jan worked hard to make sure the top does not blow off again. Check the Engineering report for the details.

Once the Observatory rescue team made it back to the Hab we had a late lunch. With the good weather we decided to send out another EVA team to collect more soil samples, pushing our navigations briefing to tomorrow. John and Jan stayed inside the Hab to work on reports and set up plans for later this week. Rebecca, Kyle, and I visited the GreenHab for some readings then traveled north then northeast for sample sites.

Now we are all happily back in the Hab awaiting dinner. Kyle is currently working with the navigation software, Jan is cooking, and the rest of us are hard at work writing reports. Tonight is movie night, so we're excited. Hopefully the weather will hold up so we can start working on our balloon/radio and balloon/robot projects soon.