Yeah I know, I slacked. However, in my opinion, it hasn't been anything too exciting to write about. The most exciting part of the last week may be the major burn that I got on my day at the pool. Let's just say that it has taken until today for the burning to cease. Yeah, it was a bad one. And I would like to say that my lesson is learned but we will see :)
Today I came to the realization that I may never want to miniature golf again in my life. We, the rec staff of the pondy, have spent too much time working out on the course. They didn't hire any one to do the work, because they knew that they would have us to do the labor. Today, I spent hours sweeping dirt from the cement of the course, so that the felt/grass can be put done tomorrow. However, I think that some one forgot to tell the boss that we live in a desert. Where, even though it snowed this morning, the dirt is easily blown back on to the concrete. But, it isn't my place to make the decisions; just to do the work.
Well, I don't really have much else to tell, I pretty much eat, sleep and work; with the occasional movie mixed in. But I have a feeling that tomorrow I will have something to report. Wait and see.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
I know, I know
okay so I slacked, is that really a surprise. But I hope to get back to it tomorrow. And don't worry you haven't missed much, at least I wouldn't say so.
Friday, May 14, 2010
TGIF...
Thank goodness it is Friday, other than tomorrow is Saturday and I will have to work. But I am grateful that it is the end of a long day.
It started off rather slow in the morning. So we all helped raise the tent that the staff is going to eat under for the summer. It involved pulling, tugging, weaving, tying, tightening, lifting and carrying to name the least. I was even lying down on the concrete for a bit.
The afternoon started out slow, with sporadic rec and projects. It ended with a bang though. We got through about 45 zip lines in 50 minutes. It was exciting. I was at the bottom catching peoples feet, and I guess that some of the guys felt bad for me. They were afraid that they were going to bowl me over. But no worries, I had no problems.
Now I don't know what I am going to do other then eat dinner. I'll figure something out.
It started off rather slow in the morning. So we all helped raise the tent that the staff is going to eat under for the summer. It involved pulling, tugging, weaving, tying, tightening, lifting and carrying to name the least. I was even lying down on the concrete for a bit.
The afternoon started out slow, with sporadic rec and projects. It ended with a bang though. We got through about 45 zip lines in 50 minutes. It was exciting. I was at the bottom catching peoples feet, and I guess that some of the guys felt bad for me. They were afraid that they were going to bowl me over. But no worries, I had no problems.
Now I don't know what I am going to do other then eat dinner. I'll figure something out.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
What have I been up too?
Well friends that is a great question. The quick answer would be: this and that. However, as a reward to those who came to read, I will give you a bit more detail into the more exciting things that are taking place.
As has been the trend at the "Pondy" (an affectionate nickname given by the locals), the weekend picked up some. On Saturday, I was able to be the second guide on an ATV, before I was submitted to the bungee tramp for two+ hours. The Afternoon was spent running around on several activities. Sunday was relaxing, as we seemed to only have one activity at a time.
Monday, well I think that that was mainly trail maintenance. Other then the point where I was called in the basically babysit a seven year old and two five year olds. Which was my reminder of why I do not want to do Kid's Camp. I like taking kids on the climbing wall or zip line, but I'm not big in having to keep them entertained on my own. Thank heavens for a playground and good weather.
Tuesday I was off, so there really isn't anything to report there.
Finally, today. The day I remember best. There are about two families that are in camp right now. I got to watch those kids for a bit more, while the rest of the family went paint-balling. But after that I was able to go out on the shooting trip. I love going on those trips, even though I don't get to shoot anything. I think there is something to when some one shoots down a clay pigeon that you've throw. And those pigeons are hard to throw manually, but I'm finally starting to get the hang of it. The family that we took out to the range really liked it out there; the boy was in a seventh heaven there. So it was really nice to provide a wonderful experience for them.
Tomorrow I am off again, so don't expect a post. Unless something exciting happens.
Till next time!
As has been the trend at the "Pondy" (an affectionate nickname given by the locals), the weekend picked up some. On Saturday, I was able to be the second guide on an ATV, before I was submitted to the bungee tramp for two+ hours. The Afternoon was spent running around on several activities. Sunday was relaxing, as we seemed to only have one activity at a time.
Monday, well I think that that was mainly trail maintenance. Other then the point where I was called in the basically babysit a seven year old and two five year olds. Which was my reminder of why I do not want to do Kid's Camp. I like taking kids on the climbing wall or zip line, but I'm not big in having to keep them entertained on my own. Thank heavens for a playground and good weather.
Tuesday I was off, so there really isn't anything to report there.
Finally, today. The day I remember best. There are about two families that are in camp right now. I got to watch those kids for a bit more, while the rest of the family went paint-balling. But after that I was able to go out on the shooting trip. I love going on those trips, even though I don't get to shoot anything. I think there is something to when some one shoots down a clay pigeon that you've throw. And those pigeons are hard to throw manually, but I'm finally starting to get the hang of it. The family that we took out to the range really liked it out there; the boy was in a seventh heaven there. So it was really nice to provide a wonderful experience for them.
Tomorrow I am off again, so don't expect a post. Unless something exciting happens.
Till next time!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
So, it's been awhile
Well sorry to not keep this up daily, but did we really see that happening?
There really hasn't been much to report. The guest count is low, so it has been a lot of trail maintenance. Which has left some nice scratches on my arm. But let it be know, I chopped down a tree on my own. Not with a chain saw, but with an axe. That's right, don't mess with me and an axe.
Today, has finally picked up with some guests, so there have been things for us to do. I got to do both the top and the bottom of the zip line. I'm not sure why I was put on the bottom, but I am getting better done there. I'm just not that strong, right now. Yet there was still a bit of trail maintenance that we when out on. So, I was out there again.
Tomorrow is a day off, and I'm not sure what I will do. Probably sleep and read. But we will see.
There really hasn't been much to report. The guest count is low, so it has been a lot of trail maintenance. Which has left some nice scratches on my arm. But let it be know, I chopped down a tree on my own. Not with a chain saw, but with an axe. That's right, don't mess with me and an axe.
Today, has finally picked up with some guests, so there have been things for us to do. I got to do both the top and the bottom of the zip line. I'm not sure why I was put on the bottom, but I am getting better done there. I'm just not that strong, right now. Yet there was still a bit of trail maintenance that we when out on. So, I was out there again.
Tomorrow is a day off, and I'm not sure what I will do. Probably sleep and read. But we will see.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The Weekend
So here is the low down on my events of the weekend:
Saturday:
This was the first crazy day that I have had at the Ranch. There was a group of about 40 11-18 year olds, which mainly speaks for itself. Starting off pretty much at nine, I did 4 Mini ATV rides. At 10:30 we all got a bit of a reprieve as the group did a sort of scavenger hunt. During that time Bryce was able to take me out on ATVs ride to learn the Checkerboard trail. Then, to round off the morning I went up to the shooting range, with Tony, to clean up all the shells; exciting, I know. When I got back to the Ranch, I did play a quick game of ping-pong with a three year old, he was cute.
If you had seen me in the afternoon, you may have wondered what I didn't do. The answer to that is: not much. I didn't go out for an ATV ride and I didn't take out the paintball game. I harnassed up several climbers and zip liners; supervised several Mini rides; cleaned up after paintball games; and I even worked on the end of the zip line.
Then in the evening, a group of us went down into Springdale for some ice cream. It is nice to get out of camp and go into the "real world" and spend some time together outside of work.
Sunday:
In the Rec department, we try to take half days on Sunday, so that those who want to go to church can make a meeting. So I had the morning off, and was able to go to church with one of my co-workers, Tawnette (though I do not know if that is how you spell her name). I did have to rush my lunch, because I had to work in the afternoon.
Though, if you asked me what I did for work this afternoon, my answer would be one word. Nothing. The morning crew did all the cleaning and did not have any guests. Then in the afternoon, we still didn't have guests. So some of us went out to the gun range for some practice and prep for the busy season. We got off a bit early too, because there was no point in waiting around for no guest to show. So now I'm on the couch writing this before dinner. Man I'm hungry.
Saturday:
This was the first crazy day that I have had at the Ranch. There was a group of about 40 11-18 year olds, which mainly speaks for itself. Starting off pretty much at nine, I did 4 Mini ATV rides. At 10:30 we all got a bit of a reprieve as the group did a sort of scavenger hunt. During that time Bryce was able to take me out on ATVs ride to learn the Checkerboard trail. Then, to round off the morning I went up to the shooting range, with Tony, to clean up all the shells; exciting, I know. When I got back to the Ranch, I did play a quick game of ping-pong with a three year old, he was cute.
If you had seen me in the afternoon, you may have wondered what I didn't do. The answer to that is: not much. I didn't go out for an ATV ride and I didn't take out the paintball game. I harnassed up several climbers and zip liners; supervised several Mini rides; cleaned up after paintball games; and I even worked on the end of the zip line.
Then in the evening, a group of us went down into Springdale for some ice cream. It is nice to get out of camp and go into the "real world" and spend some time together outside of work.
Sunday:
In the Rec department, we try to take half days on Sunday, so that those who want to go to church can make a meeting. So I had the morning off, and was able to go to church with one of my co-workers, Tawnette (though I do not know if that is how you spell her name). I did have to rush my lunch, because I had to work in the afternoon.
Though, if you asked me what I did for work this afternoon, my answer would be one word. Nothing. The morning crew did all the cleaning and did not have any guests. Then in the afternoon, we still didn't have guests. So some of us went out to the gun range for some practice and prep for the busy season. We got off a bit early too, because there was no point in waiting around for no guest to show. So now I'm on the couch writing this before dinner. Man I'm hungry.
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