Finally have a permanent work schedule...
Wednesday, we open the Visitor Center at the Gorge at 9 AM. At 11 AM we move to the park office for another 2 hours. Tough schedule so far.
Thursday is our longest day, 2 PM to 7 PM. We close with Dana, the assistant ranger.
Friday, we open the park office at 8 AM and work until 1 PM. We have 1 hour to add for star parties and additional programs.
We did a practice run with the telescope last night in prep for the Star Party tonight (Saturday). Took a while to align the spotting scope. Nothing to focus on except pine trees and they are all to close for the primary focus. Finally spotted the crescent moon in the bright blue sky, but enough of a target to aim for. We had several people wander by and I encouraged them to look at the moon and return tonight for the real deal. Met a very nice couple from Great Britain and several New Englanders, all fascinated with my scope.
Almost everyone asks what part of Vermont we are from, they seem to think we have an accent.
Our wake up call this morning resembled a fire breathing dragon with the first lift off of the hot air balloons from the Quechee Green. Our park is totally full with 4 campers in overflow parking. We even have a fifth wheel sharing our volunteer site. Yes, our site is that big!
Butterflies are increasing with the sunshine. Painted Lady new for my list plus Common Ringlet, my second but a first in Vermont...
Followed White Admiral from office to home, but when I went out with my camera couldn't locate it.
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