Different job at work.

It has been a bit since I posted. It isn't always easy to remember. I have been, for the last couple weeks, helping out the ecologist at work. I have been on the computer mostly, extracting data from different sources to put into reports. It is cool because I learn more about different things like: blue green algae or swans and geese or the ponds. I also went out and took pictures of where paths cross streams to get an idea of the extent things are getting "flushed" into them and ultimately into the ponds. I think it is great to get different perspectives to the place you love to work, and meet more people. I also got my own work email account, which is cool. I doubt many temporary staff get that.

A bit of sad news. The playground attendant at Highgate Wood passed away this week from a brain hemorrage. I never met him, but since I have had work colleauges pass away on me before, it still hit a nerve. And he was well young, in his early 40's. Life is too short, we need to make the most of it, be with the people we care about. Never forget it.

Well, it is just over a week until I fly to CA. I am very excited about that. My schedule is already starting to fill. My father and I just booked a few days up in Calistoga for some relaxing in the spas. My back will love it. I still plan on meeting up with everyone. I look forward to talking with you.

Work update and more snow!

Well, I have been doing something a little different at work. Instead of my usual patrolling outside, I have been inside on a computer. I have been helping out the ecologist input data in excel and word. It is extracting data from different sources and putting it in a single report. The cool thing is I am learning more about these things, such as blue green alage, canada geese and mute swans. A lot is centered around the ponds, and I really like ponds and pond management, so this is a good way to learn more about it. I will be doing this for the next few weeks until I have my contract break, then it is off to CA.

It snowed again on thursday, and it was thicker than last time. It wasen't a massive amount, but enough to shut the schools down. This meant, of course, that all the kids were on the heath sleding down the hill. It was packed. Lots of big snowmen were made, and quite a few snowball fights. It was great to see. I was out patrolling that day due to being short of staff. I didn't complain one bit. I do love snow.