Pine Creek Camp, Pine Village, IN

We just completed the first week of the 3-week project at this camp. There are 8 of us on the team. The weather has actually been decent (especially if you average the record low and record highs that happened this past week). The camp is large and spread out over 300 acres. It is very wooded with large oaks and maples. Pretty. We've only lost one person, and it was one of the leaders. We found her.

Our main job was to dismantle 4 yurts. They are at least 30 years old and their bases have rotted out. Other jobs have been raking trails, cleaning and painting pool and bathhouse, cleaning stables, and miscellaneous maintenance jobs.

Two more weeks to go.

Mound, MN Camp Kingswood

I spent a week at this camp. The weather finally became spring-like and it was pleasant to be outside raking (...and raking) sticks and planting trees. I also washed windows in the lodge, which has a complete side of windows on two floors that face the lake.

The focus of this camp is a little different than others. It is for middle and high school students who do service projects while here. They are called Urban Servants, working at soup kitchens, rebuilding homes, and helping senior citizens.

I hope every one enjoyed the Kentucky Derby. I did. Unfortunately somebody must've said "break a leg" to the horse I picked, because it did. (He's okay, tho).

Now on the road to Indiana.

Madison, WI

I had a nice time visiting here. I also took several days trying to change my address on all the things that need to be changed and calling insurance companies. whew, what an ordeal.

Madison was having unseasonably cold while during my stay- of course. Now on to Minnesota. I'm sure it'll be warmer there. :)