Today was my fill-in shift at Hanna’s Town for the school tours. I was slightly intimidated, as I usually am by anyone who has more energy than I do. Which is most people, these days! But the day went very well, the the kids were generally interested in the site as a whole (their favorite was the militia at the fort) and enjoyed the tin punch project. Some of the kids had trouble with the process but most of them jumped right in and got it done. At lunch time I tried my hand at a tin punch star, but I didn’t have a pattern and it turned out … well, it didn’t turn out! But at least I tried my hand at it.
We did have a little interloper that snuck in hidden in a backpack. He didn’t cause any disturbance so we just left him alone.
The activity was in the Klingensmith house, and we had about 12 or 13 kids at a time, six groups. Claudia did the first group so I could see how to start the project. Lara came later in the morning after Claudia left and we took turns. There was a teacher/helper with every group. I did ‘dress the part’ but the other two just wore Hanna’s Town official shirts and slacks.
Also at lunch time I walked over and introduced myself to the goats and the donkeys. They weren’t impressed. The one goat was trying to climb the bush. The donkey just stood and watched.
This group was 5th grade from Latrobe Elementary. They were a polite, cooperative group and fun to work with.
I stopped to vote on the way home and ran into Dave D, who was also coming back from Hanna’s Town. He, however, was the judge for the court presentation.
I changed clothes, cut the grass, changed again, and am ready for the Ulysses S Grant presentation at the library tonight with Kath. I think I’ll share that tomorrow, as Wednesdays are always boring!
May 17 – Share a memory involving a war during your childhood or youth. “I was a student at Davis School when World War II started. We had a group that was nationwide; we were called Junior Commanders. I was the leader (captain) because my dad had been in the army. I even taught the group how to march (smile).”
Yesterday’s vacation destination was The Valley of 10 Peaks, Alberta Canada. Here are more pictures:
Calendar inspiration – Life is all about a happy balance between simplicity and luxury.
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TOMORROW May 18th is:
- National Cheese Soufflé Day
- National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
- National No Dirty Dishes Day
- National Visit Your Relatives Day
- Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
- National Juice Slush Day
The only way to have no dirty dishes is to not eat and not cook. Or eat out. None of the above! So many just visit your relatives and eat there. Have a happy Wednesday and God bless…
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