Sorry I have been so bad about updating my blog lately but it’s not going to get any better for a week or two.
Libby & Jeff
I finished my first aid training Friday before last and went out for field work for the first time. Field work this time meant visiting properties that had been participating in a government program to restore remnant vegetation using different techniques that the landowners had indicated willingness to try. (In reality they were being paid) From Planting and removal of of weeds to fencing out livestock and at one site even doing nothing apparently. We’d hike out to a randomly selected spot, create a 100 meter by 40 meter plot and count vegetation until we ran out of pencil graphite. I learned a great deal and had a very good time. I really enjoy my coworkers (even after 5 days with no other company), Garreth, Libby, Jeff and our fearless leader Dave.
Dave
Garreth
Today I am off to begin my vacation. I have gotten the car packed and am heading up the coast northward to warmer water for a Christmas holiday of snorkeling, diving and camping. I will be without internet probably the entire time but will post when I return in 2 weeks.
I love you all and have a safe and wonderful holiday season!
btw….. it’s supposed to be 88 degree on christmas…..at the beach. I’ll be thinking of you guys 
