Hi Anne
How about 6.45 at my place to get to Springfield at 8 a.m?
The weather doesn't look too promising, O.K. til 11 a.m then 70% chance of rain. 
Went to Herrick's Cove with Mary H. on Friday, great day weatherwise but sadly lacking in wildlife. No butterflies or early warblers and very little waterfowl, but we had a nice picnic! 
We drove by Skitch. and it is perfectly dry in the fields there, bummer!
Anyway it will be good to see you and I know you will find me a Mourning Cloak.
8.30 is fine for Wednesday, but tell Kent as he doesn't usually get to work 'til 9 a.m See you tomorrow. Julie