Sunday, June 7, 2009

VERMONT - PITTSFORD



One thing we didn’t realise was that we were here nearly three & a half weeks before the kids arrive. Not all staff & counsellors are here yet but they get some in early & have them do repairs, maintenance, that kind of thing. We are all really happy we’ve arrived early as it means we get really comfortable with the camp & get to know everyone before we are descended upon by a bunch of young boys.
Not to mention the fact that we get paid extra for the work which is fabulous!
The first project I worked on was building a chook/duck hutch with Amy & Farny. Farny (aka David Farnham - & yes he is related to John, distantly) is on staff & has been coming to camp for 22 years - he is also an Aussie. As you can see from the photo my experience with power tools has come in handy (although I must admit I almost cut through the power cord with the saw). The hutch is in two parts so that it’s easier to carry as the old one they have is kind of heavy. The chicks come in a box in the MAIL!!!!! when they are one day old. Can you believe that?
That night we went to see a local performance of Rocky Horror.
Interesting to say the least.
It was kind of scary how many of the guys had never heard of Rocky Horror. I mean it’s a cult movie for crying out loud!
It made me feel very old.

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