the ERV goes on an emergency lunch run

[marathoner452]

So let's see, some highlights of today:

I learned how to drive the ERV. That means next time Judy's out of the office when we get a fire call (which she probably will be, that's just the way things work), I get to drive to the scene. Even better, I get to nagivate Frederick County, which I'm getting better and better at. It wasn't nearly as nerve-wracking as I expected it to be, though twisty country roads were a challenge.

I got 4 more presentations covered by the volunteer who helped me on a presentation yesterday. She'll do a wonderful job, she's so flexible and friendly and really seems to have a way with kids.

I gave yet another winter safety presentation. The kids were...interesting. A challenge, let's put it that way. The director of the program didn't have very much control over them, but they were very enthusiastic and had a lot to say. I did have to rescue them from a spider though.

Up next:

Drafting a flood safety presentation for February's presentation series.

Meeting with Donna and figuring out where this Girl Scout patch program is going and how that relates to me deploying after B&A.

Reading Storm of the Century, Kite Runner, and 1491. Leah saw the first one on my way in-my comment was that I knew I would end up in Disaster Services because I read books like that for fun. Or something like that.

Yay for a 3 day weekend! And yay for sleeping in on Tuesday 'cause they're testing the water main and we can't come in until noon.

~Bethany

Comments

[roadwarrior220.livejournal.com]

I know you were waiting to drive the ERV, and your presentations are obviously coming along well. Obviously, you have an open offer for a volunteer in me, for whatever you need. An eventful day, followed by an enjoyable long break. Wish I had your schedule--I could use a day off. I might even have come to see you if I had Monday off. :-)

[roadwarrior220.livejournal.com]

and PS: I know your new volunteer has a way with kids, but so do you, obviously. Why else would they respond to you so well? That's just one of the hundred or so things I love about you. :-)