Another busy weekend has come and gone...Massive thanks to the program staff for helping pull of a great program for the Hyde County Support Our Students program....the quilters stitched to their hearts' desire, and they Tyrrell Volunteer Fire Department learned rappelling and taught me some six letter words (NOOOOO!, AAHHHH!, and SCARED).
Hyde County SOS got here around lunch on Saturday...we started off with some of our classic teambuilding...Trangela Collins (group leader) showed a nice movie and then we shared a campfire with the youth. The next day, we set-up the climbing wall for the group...they climbed all morning and early reports show that virtually all reached the top of the behemoth climbing tower. Congrats to Jonathon Casper for becoming qualified to become a full-fledged wall facilitator, too!
The Perquimans County Quilting Retreat embedded with us in the Conference Room for several days, as well. Beautiful quilts were made by these lovely women...I would like to mention my little bit of heroism - One lady told me she had dropped a ring under the decking of our Executive Lodges...She said I was the one she was looking for...which meant I looked like the sucker who would go under the decking (to join the snakes, rats, and insects) for a pretty lady...I found the ring and basked in the glory of my heroism!
The Tyrrell Volunteer Fire Department had a Ropes and Knots class recently...they would top off the class with a climbing and rappelling excursion on our 37' Climbing Tower. The TVFD ONLY refers to me as "Blueberry" (something about a smoothie), which I both love and loathe from time to time. Needless to say, our firefighters braved the height of the wall and all made it up and down successfully, even on the "tough" side. I belayed, while Lee instructed rappelling from the top deck. Volunteer firefighters in this county are true to their dedication...giving up a Sunday afternoon to become better rescuers...
In semi-related weekend news I got a sunburn. I took my boat out and parked directly in front of the Center. That's where the water is warmest (65 degrees), and the southwest wind was least invasive. I swam in the cold waters for about 15 minutes...but only because Callie jumped in first.
I also smoked a Boston Butt and a Chicken for the program staff. After cooking 12 pounds of meat, we dined on the fatty goodness. Chris called the barbecue "Porks and Recreation". We still have some leftovers! Stephanie made Mac and Cheese, Chris made "tater" salad, and Joe made ice cream. Casper helped me tend the smoker.
In case you have been living under a rock, Dock of the Bay is this weekend. Tickets are $40 if you RSVP, and $50 at the door. Don't miss this year's Dock of the Bay...you'll be sorry - we are featuring the Mighty Saints of Soul Band!
Enjoy your day....
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