I spent Memorial day W/E in New Paltz, NY. Working with some of my favorite people. My family. Carl and I drove up on Saturday morning, arriving at base camp at 9:00 AM. Well charged with Starbucks coffee, we dug right in. I lit both incinerators. Beth and Mike were busy when we came in. Gave us a run down on the plan, and a list of the goals. While the tasks might have dampened the spirits of lesser folks, not us. We are up to the job. Diane and KB entered, we had coffee. Later we were joined by Kerri. What a crew. We worked into the evening hours. Just made our 8:30 PM reservation for dinner. Everyone looked so neat and clean. I didn't recognize them. I knew Kerri by her green eyes. Sunday was more of the same. Three more unsuspecting volunteers showed up. I lost my job as fireman. Mark took over. Pete and M pushed the wheel barrow. We filled the dumpster. Tons and tons of stuff. Carl and Mike completed the privy. KB assembled the charcoal burner. Can't believe all the accomplishments. I arrived home tired, but happy. Carl and I had a great talk on the ride back. I learned a lot from my Memorial Day W/E. I love my family. Beth and Mike have wonderful friends. Kerri is a good photographer.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
One weekend in May
I spent Memorial day W/E in New Paltz, NY. Working with some of my favorite people. My family. Carl and I drove up on Saturday morning, arriving at base camp at 9:00 AM. Well charged with Starbucks coffee, we dug right in. I lit both incinerators. Beth and Mike were busy when we came in. Gave us a run down on the plan, and a list of the goals. While the tasks might have dampened the spirits of lesser folks, not us. We are up to the job. Diane and KB entered, we had coffee. Later we were joined by Kerri. What a crew. We worked into the evening hours. Just made our 8:30 PM reservation for dinner. Everyone looked so neat and clean. I didn't recognize them. I knew Kerri by her green eyes. Sunday was more of the same. Three more unsuspecting volunteers showed up. I lost my job as fireman. Mark took over. Pete and M pushed the wheel barrow. We filled the dumpster. Tons and tons of stuff. Carl and Mike completed the privy. KB assembled the charcoal burner. Can't believe all the accomplishments. I arrived home tired, but happy. Carl and I had a great talk on the ride back. I learned a lot from my Memorial Day W/E. I love my family. Beth and Mike have wonderful friends. Kerri is a good photographer.
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Grandpa, Thank you again so much for coming to help! We couldn't have done it without you. You are welcome to come any time. Maybe one day it will be to relax and hang out instead of work! Love you.
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