1) Climbing an apple tree
2) What the swamp looked like after we finished clearing it. Before you could not even see the trees.
3) Passing vines in the swamp.
4) Moving rocks. They were a little heavy.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Voting Day
So, did you vote today? I hope so. I sent in my absentee ballot about a week along. Things have been going well here. Not much has changed with my IPs (individual placements), I am doing the same stuff as I was before. Group projects continue to provide me with a ton of new experiences and skills. It is never dull around here. I have developed skills in pruning apple trees, river and swamp restoration, and lots of patience. This past Monday I felt very much like a five year old. I played in the mud, climbed a tree, and jumped in a pile of leaves. I have a very tough life, don't I?? LOL But seriously, I did work really hard on Monday. I helped save a swamp from being taking over by wild grape vines. We had to stand in the swamp and pull off vines from buttonbush trees. It was very difficult to move because it was so muddy. So we had to form a line and pass the vines out. I fell down once. It was very gross. But I had on my waders, so the only thing that got wet and muddy were my hands. Recently, I also worked in a river building bends to increase the length of the river so more organisms can live there. In order to do this we had to move 3 tons of rocks. My arms were a little tried at the end of the day. I am having a hard time writing this because I am too focused on watching the votes come in. So, instead of writing I'll just give you a few pictures to check out. Pictures are so much better anyhow.
1) Climbing an apple tree
1) Climbing an apple tree
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Yes, I voted! I'm glad you were still able to complete your civic duty of voting while you're off playing in mud puddles and climbing trees. lol It's sounds like you're working your tail off, but having so many amazing learning experiences! Who knew that all the different projects you embark on are happening everyday? I just go to my box each day and could barely tell you if the sun was shinning or not...let alone know that swamps are being over taken by wild grape vines, rivers are being widened for little critters and organisms to grow, and crazy kids are jumping into piles of leaves after squabbling with their roommates about washing dishes! :-) Oh, I got to see Sue for all of 5 minutes in the hallway the other day when she was subbing in your old room. She said she got to visit you - how cool! I'm sure you enjoyed seeing a friendly blast from BT's past. She also mentioned that you said to say hello - well right back at ya - Hello, Nicole. Let me know if you make it back to the area for a little R & R over the holidays or any other time. Take care and don't get swallowed up by the giant purple swamp monster. (apparently, I need to get some sleep...)
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