Made it to Casper by 11 PM. Left home at 7 AM. Would have made it sooner, but the boys were pounding down water!
Hotel is cheap, smells musty, but the bed is soft, and morning is not that far away! The boys are complaining, but as Malia said, "When you pay you can choose where we stay.
Tomorrow we go to Mount Rushmore. Weather may change our plans later in the week, so we need to get the big 2 done sooner than later.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Camp Fleischman Blog
3 days of Family Camp over.
We all had a really good time for most of the days. Friday afternoon was ruined for me by not getting the dean job, but otherwise it was fun.
This year's group included us, the Calendines, the Howsers, the Paulsons, and Grandpa Ed and his grandson. We also had 2 other packs (each with one dad and one son) join us at the Deer Creek site. All in all a good group of people. Next year will be interesting since the only non-Webelo was Marc. All the other boys, except the aforementioned grandson, were 2nd year Webelos and will not be going to Family Camp next year.
I was very proud of the way both boys handled themselves this year. No major meltdowns from either one. Noah was able to earn three of his activity badges, Aquanaut, Forrester, and Showman. He only needs 1 more to earn his Arrow of Light, but even if he does, we will keep him in until the end of 5th grade so he can earn the other badges. He is close to earning 7 more of them! There are a total of 20 and we would like him to get all of them because there is a special award for getting them all. Just like Pokemon!
Marc had a great time and worked on many of his belt loops and other requirements. He is really having fun with scouts as well.
Both boys conquered the Sierra climbing wall. Noah had the hardest time, but with much encouragement from everyone in the group and the counselors, on his 5th climb he made it all the way to the top.
Malia also conquered one of the taller walls. She was shaky at the end, but we were all very proud of her.
I helped Shane and Jeff finish up the changing rooms at the lake. It took us 2 days to complete them, but they look really nice, and hopefully they will be useful for many years to come.
I got us packed, loaded and ready to go in about an hour, so we were able to leave by 10. Home by 12:45 and resting by 1:00.
Malia is out now getting the stuff for leg two of the camping trip. Tomorrow morning we head for Custer, SD!
We all had a really good time for most of the days. Friday afternoon was ruined for me by not getting the dean job, but otherwise it was fun.
This year's group included us, the Calendines, the Howsers, the Paulsons, and Grandpa Ed and his grandson. We also had 2 other packs (each with one dad and one son) join us at the Deer Creek site. All in all a good group of people. Next year will be interesting since the only non-Webelo was Marc. All the other boys, except the aforementioned grandson, were 2nd year Webelos and will not be going to Family Camp next year.
I was very proud of the way both boys handled themselves this year. No major meltdowns from either one. Noah was able to earn three of his activity badges, Aquanaut, Forrester, and Showman. He only needs 1 more to earn his Arrow of Light, but even if he does, we will keep him in until the end of 5th grade so he can earn the other badges. He is close to earning 7 more of them! There are a total of 20 and we would like him to get all of them because there is a special award for getting them all. Just like Pokemon!
Marc had a great time and worked on many of his belt loops and other requirements. He is really having fun with scouts as well.
Both boys conquered the Sierra climbing wall. Noah had the hardest time, but with much encouragement from everyone in the group and the counselors, on his 5th climb he made it all the way to the top.
Malia also conquered one of the taller walls. She was shaky at the end, but we were all very proud of her.
I helped Shane and Jeff finish up the changing rooms at the lake. It took us 2 days to complete them, but they look really nice, and hopefully they will be useful for many years to come.
I got us packed, loaded and ready to go in about an hour, so we were able to leave by 10. Home by 12:45 and resting by 1:00.
Malia is out now getting the stuff for leg two of the camping trip. Tomorrow morning we head for Custer, SD!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
PostInterview Blog
Well, the interview was on Monday. It seemed to go well, and a lot of people are putting in a good word for me. Hopefully I get the job! I thought I had some really good answers, even if the questions didn't really match up with the type of job I put in for. I felt really good after I left and hopefully I made the impression I needed to. The principal said she will let everyone know tomorrow.
Going to be frustrating if I don't since my third choice for dean job was also filled this week!
Off to camp tomorrow!
Going to be frustrating if I don't since my third choice for dean job was also filled this week!
Off to camp tomorrow!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
NoTimeToBlog Blog
Phew...vacation started with a bang and will not be letting up until July 11th.
Wednesday started Cub Scout Day Camp. I was in charge of the water slide again this year. Sounds fun, and it actually is for the most part. Most of the kids are really good, but others...not so much. The hardest part was making sure no one got hurt on the tarp under the slide. Got that all worked out by Friday.
Thursday was also another day of Day Camp, but before that we went to Home Depot to get supplies to start the second raised bed garden. 90 retaining wall bricks, 10 bags of 1 cubic foot of soil, 2 trees, and a shed for the boys bikes and outside toys later. Rented the truck and got it all unloaded and returned to HD in 2 1/2 hours. Luckily the guy only charged us the 75 minute fee! Nice of him I thought.
Friday started off with working in the yard getting all the projects going, then over to Caughlin Ranch for Marc's Camp Invention Showcase. He made some neat things, but to be honest, it seemed a bit overpriced for what amounts to a bunch of Styrofoam, cardboard, and old electronic parts. Finished at Day Camp and got home around 10.
Saturday...more work in the yard, yet nothing is completed. Then off to the grocery store to pick up food for the week and back in time to get dinner started for us and the Thaxtons. Everything came out pretty good, but I think the Baked Mac and Cheese was the favorite!
Sunday...back to Home Depot, not once but twice to get more soil. Hopefully I got enough. Needed more bricks as well. Now I need to break on of the bricks into 2 pieces to finish the wall. Wish me luck! Laundry to do tonight as well.
Tomorrow is the big interview, then more shopping to get ready for Family Camp on Wednesday-Saturday morning. Then back home until Sunday morning when we get up and head to South Dakota until the 10th. Then on the 11th Malia drives down to Vegas for 2 weeks. She gets home just in time for the boys to go back to school.
Should be interesting to see if I am still sane by the end of July. Because then...we finish working the inside of the house. New paint, new flooring in the master bathroom, and maybe a new shower and counter top as well. Going to have to take a look at finances, but we have avoided doing work in the house, and it is starting to look rundown.
Bah...
Wednesday started Cub Scout Day Camp. I was in charge of the water slide again this year. Sounds fun, and it actually is for the most part. Most of the kids are really good, but others...not so much. The hardest part was making sure no one got hurt on the tarp under the slide. Got that all worked out by Friday.
Thursday was also another day of Day Camp, but before that we went to Home Depot to get supplies to start the second raised bed garden. 90 retaining wall bricks, 10 bags of 1 cubic foot of soil, 2 trees, and a shed for the boys bikes and outside toys later. Rented the truck and got it all unloaded and returned to HD in 2 1/2 hours. Luckily the guy only charged us the 75 minute fee! Nice of him I thought.
Friday started off with working in the yard getting all the projects going, then over to Caughlin Ranch for Marc's Camp Invention Showcase. He made some neat things, but to be honest, it seemed a bit overpriced for what amounts to a bunch of Styrofoam, cardboard, and old electronic parts. Finished at Day Camp and got home around 10.
Saturday...more work in the yard, yet nothing is completed. Then off to the grocery store to pick up food for the week and back in time to get dinner started for us and the Thaxtons. Everything came out pretty good, but I think the Baked Mac and Cheese was the favorite!
Sunday...back to Home Depot, not once but twice to get more soil. Hopefully I got enough. Needed more bricks as well. Now I need to break on of the bricks into 2 pieces to finish the wall. Wish me luck! Laundry to do tonight as well.
Tomorrow is the big interview, then more shopping to get ready for Family Camp on Wednesday-Saturday morning. Then back home until Sunday morning when we get up and head to South Dakota until the 10th. Then on the 11th Malia drives down to Vegas for 2 weeks. She gets home just in time for the boys to go back to school.
Should be interesting to see if I am still sane by the end of July. Because then...we finish working the inside of the house. New paint, new flooring in the master bathroom, and maybe a new shower and counter top as well. Going to have to take a look at finances, but we have avoided doing work in the house, and it is starting to look rundown.
Bah...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Poopie!
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.
Didn't get the dean job at Mendive. I was 1st runner-up again. Dang. Apparently the committee ranked me 2nd across the board, even ahead of someone who had been an assistant principal.
I just didn't have the one crucial experience the committee based their need on; someone who knew the school already. Remember my earlier post about feeling of dread number 3? Well, that's who got the job.
Being #2 is better than #3, but it doesn't make the disappointment feel any better.
So...dust myself off...pick up the pieces, and begin to plan for the next interview on Monday out at Cold Springs. Depending upon who and how many people are on the committee, it could be interesting. Scott really spoke highly of me to the principal there, and I've known the former Dean for many years.
Didn't get the dean job at Mendive. I was 1st runner-up again. Dang. Apparently the committee ranked me 2nd across the board, even ahead of someone who had been an assistant principal.
I just didn't have the one crucial experience the committee based their need on; someone who knew the school already. Remember my earlier post about feeling of dread number 3? Well, that's who got the job.
Being #2 is better than #3, but it doesn't make the disappointment feel any better.
So...dust myself off...pick up the pieces, and begin to plan for the next interview on Monday out at Cold Springs. Depending upon who and how many people are on the committee, it could be interesting. Scott really spoke highly of me to the principal there, and I've known the former Dean for many years.
Maybe soon?
I emailed Scott today. He hopes to call tonight with news on the dean job. Hopefully it is good news!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Tuesday Random
1) Both boys enjoyed their camps yesterday and can't wait to go back today.
2) Updated the Nancy Gomes School website. Didn't take that much time and made a good chunk of change for doing it!
3) Still having fun with the iPod. Watched the latest Cinematic Titanic release on it this morning after I woke up from a dream.
4) The dream was telling me why I have an interview next Monday at Cold Springs Middle School. In my dream, I came to the realization that I didn't get the Mendive job.
5) Should hear today whether I got the Mendive job. Crossing fingers!
6) Off to Carson City so Malia can renew her teaching license.
2) Updated the Nancy Gomes School website. Didn't take that much time and made a good chunk of change for doing it!
3) Still having fun with the iPod. Watched the latest Cinematic Titanic release on it this morning after I woke up from a dream.
4) The dream was telling me why I have an interview next Monday at Cold Springs Middle School. In my dream, I came to the realization that I didn't get the Mendive job.
5) Should hear today whether I got the Mendive job. Crossing fingers!
6) Off to Carson City so Malia can renew her teaching license.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Very fun!
Ok, spent most of yesterday playing with my iPod Touch. It is a pretty fun gizmo! I added a bunch of apps (some silly, some serious, some fun, some...just 'cause!). Best free game ap so far is Tilt to Live. Fun game!
Added about 90 songs and about 12 movies. Watched Up. Not really going to be the preferred way to watch movies, but should be good for times when I need something to do!
Added about 90 songs and about 12 movies. Watched Up. Not really going to be the preferred way to watch movies, but should be good for times when I need something to do!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
IPod blogging
Thanks to Malia and da boyz for the iPod touch! You all are the best!
First post with the new toy!
First post with the new toy!
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