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!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Shawnee - 6/17

We are a stone’s throw away from finishing the Godwin Trail.  There were several downed trees, many of which took complex cuts to clear out.  It was great practice because as it turns out our cross-cut certification has been pushed back to next week. This is a fortunate turn of events as if the week continues to play out as it has we will all be experts by the time the test rolls around.
                     
Our hosts, Collin and Tom, are incredible.  They took us to the Blue Boar for dinner; the restaurant is a much hidden yet very popular spot somewhere around Cobden, Illinois.  The landscape surrounding the structure is gorgeous—so much so that I could see it being an ideal spot for engagement photos if not for the wedding itself.  Fountains, waterfalls, flowers, it has it all.  The inside of the building looks like a well-kept lodge with all sorts of sporting paraphernalia.  Sadly I forgot my camera on this particular occasion, but I would strongly urge you to look it up online or, if you are in southern Illinois, go take a gander for yourself!


Oof, I’m about to go into a food coma.  I ordered the “Home Wrecker,” which was a hot dog as wide as a better-than-average brat and as long as at least 2 hot dogs.  Cheese, chili, green onions, French fries, this plate had the works.  Collin and Tom have gone above and beyond giving us accommodations and then they go and pull a stunt like this.  You guys are the best.  Thank you so much!



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