Greetings

Welcome to my little corner of the inter-webs! I just wanted to take this space to warn you that my posts will rarely be up to date. Due to the spontaneity of natural disasters and the unpredictability of when AmeriCorps' services will be requested I will be digitizing my journal entries whenever we return to St. Louis. Oh, and most of the pictures you see here were taken by myself. If ever I do use someone else's material I make a point to give them due credit though! That said, come, leave comments and be merry! I hope you enjoy your stay!

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Shawnee - 6/11

You know that scene where Harry Potter is drawing his birthday cake in the dirt because nobody remembered or cared?  Well my birthday was nothing like that.  I went out to the back porch to gather my things and when I returned I found that the cabin had been vacated.  Everyone had crammed into the bathroom to surprise me… and it worked!  They sang me the birthday song and asked if I was trying to keep my B-day a secret, to which I replied no.  Is it weird not to advertise your birthday?  Felt wrong to me, but I did drop 2 hints earlier in the week!  Anyways, it was a nice way to start the day.

We worked on the Godwin trail yesterday and a new one today.  Today’s trail was in really bad shape.  There were times that the trail was completely reclaimed by the wilderness and we had to guess where the path was supposed to be.  Aside from the sea of poison ivy we had to wade through it was a good day.  I had my first couple of shots at using a crosscut saw and loved it.  Rumor has it we may be getting certified next week.  Regardless, I think I actually prefer the cross cut to the chainsaw!


Man I’m tired.  My body must be working pretty hard to keep out all the toxins we’re coming into contact with.  Good night friends, thank you for all of the birthday wishes!





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