Thursday, May 30

Rained most of the night, very hard at times. Ruby-throat is visiting the feeder regularly now. Still no takers on the sunflower seed feeder. Think I'll relocate just a bit closer to the trees for more cover.

Set folding chair back up after the rainy night, had to evict a slug or two. Chipmunks abundant around the park. Been chasing a black and yellow b'fly around the park, can't tell if it's the Eastern Swallowtail or smaller Canadian. Hermit Thrush added to VT bird list. Chestnut-sided Warbler calling and putting on a great show, too.

We began training on the computer check-in and registration programs yesterday. Sort of a slow day, so we spent a few hours at the office learning the procedures. Going in on Friday afternoon about 3 PM, should be a busy weekend, so we can work the window while someone runs the computer. Lots to learn here, too.
Quechee was Park of the Year last year, based on customer feedback, their outstanding service is the main reason. The park is well maintained, too. Cleanest restrooms and campsites. Leantos are swept and "webstered" after every use. Campsites are raked and cleaned, fire pits emptied after every use.

Picked up map of Quechee Gorge at VC yesterday afternoon to send Savannah, all in French. I've noticed welcome signs about in both languages. We're only 100 miles or so south of Quebec.

More errands and exploration today, need to buy phone charger, left 1 at the motel in Albany, and need to replace the car charger, only works when it wants to. Found it at Radio Shack. Another nice surprise, no sales tax in New Hampshire, where we do most of our shopping.