3/04/2006

Coyotes, javelinas, rattlesnakes and dumpster diving

5 days of work, we had today off...and back at it tomorrow!

Yesterday, there was a smoldering dumpster at one of the campgrounds, so Henry was sent to check it out. He jumped right in, literally. Someone's charcoals were disposed of a bit prematurely. The fire department showed up and sprayed about 6" of foam inside the dumpster, and all was fine.

It's been an interesting first 5 days of working. I've been told by 3 different people to watch for rattlesnakes when I'm putting the flag out in the mornings. Henry has heard about the scorpions and their nasty sting. Last week we saw a coyote less than 200' away from us...and last night we saw javelina droppings on the road we walk every day.
Lots of 'critters' that we don't even have in Alaska.

Anyway, work is easier with each day. We both see ways they could be so much more efficient and organized....then we have to remind one another that we are only here temporarily...we don't want to work too hard and don't need a career, we just want enough income so we can vacation 3-6 months during the winter.

Henry's first week: He's replaced a sink, relocated a refrigerator, done some electrical work, split wood, loaded 100 bundles of firewood, and of course the inventory of uniforms! Yes, Terri, he's going to be buff and tan by the time summer is over.

I guess I've got the easy job. Talk to the tourists, recommend hiking trails (because we all know I'm so familair with the area and have done a lot of hiking!), balance the money at the end of the day, and fill the campground hosts supply orders. Pretty easy stuff! I think it's actually going to be fun!

So, that was our first week of working in Sedona.....

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