two then one

Manuel changed things up over the weekend. Originally he had invited two friends to join him at the CAO. In fact, they were going to travel up together. Hence, the need for a large vehicle. When they bailed, we switched back to the minivan. But then, on Saturday, Manuel invited a different friend up, Henry. Urged him to stay over night. Manuel guided him to the site on Saturday afternoon. Henry did some brief observing but spent much of the evening inside. Sunday, at noon, they headed out for a tennis match. In the meantime everyone else tidied up and then left the grounds. I was packed up and ready to go when Henry and Manuel returned.

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Update: Looking back now, it occurs to me why this incident was very upsetting. Manuel G's disappearance on Sunday showed a complete lack of respect for us at the CAO. He did not contribute to cleaning, tidying up, and the closing of the place he, and his guest, had used over the weekend. He was selfish, more concerned with himself and playing tennis, than he was helping us. At the time it soured my mood.