Day 787: Maps and Compasses

Our Brocton backpackers are delightful.  Today, they had to fill in the form with their tent partner's name and their request for cook group members.  They actually made me choke up.   Each one of them said they didn't care who they were placed with because they want to meet new people.  And Sierra said she wants to tent with the girl from Silver Creek, even though they've never met.

They enjoyed working with the topographical maps and were very responsive in our activities.  Having a group of six is so much easier to manage than fifty-eight.  Maddie was the only student leader to show up today.  She has become a really valuable member of the team.

Steve was out at another house fire today in Irving for hours today.  He came home chilled to the core and is sound asleep.  Winter fires are brutal for everyone.  Fortunately, no one was injured.

The polar vortex is back and another huge storm will sweep across the country over the next week. Yet, the solar company is coming to start installing the solar panels starting on March 10.  I know that solar power is an important green step for us to take, but the installation process makes me very nervous.

Lady Dianthus