Hi Sweetie,
Was up before the roosters started crowing this morning, in the park while it was still dark. I took the time to print a replacement sign for the one that fell out of the back of the Gator, and arrived early enough to get it out and to check on another trail I was concerned about, but the park guy assigned to take me out there was very upset about having to help me, so I was barely able to get the sign up, and certainly wasn't able to check the trail I wanted to check, and only after he yelled at me and threatened me for no reason, just because I was trying to do a good job. Not a great start to the day. It went downhill a bit from there, when a couple of calls came in with people getting lost, not because it wasn't marked, but because they missed seeing them. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to react to people that ignore markers, or turn when there are no markers telling them to turn, and generally not paying attention. It seems I could put up 8000 ribbons, and because a person doesn't see three of them and misses a turn it's somehow my fault. Frustrating to say the least. So that's my rant, feeling underappreciated and pitiful. Anyway, we started out on our first round of retrieving markers around 10:30 a.m. for about two hours, then had to wait around until the last 50's were well on the trail, heading out around 4:00 and finishing about three hours later. Still a few short sections left, but I've already said I'm not helping tomorrow, I have a full day getting ready for my Yellowstone trip, sorting and packing everything I need. Regardless, I spent the evening sorting through the ribbons, but couldn't do as much as I wanted because not all the markers made it back to the farm. Feeling exhausted, wish I felt a little more satisfied and fulfilled with the work, but I guess at least I was able to catch up with some friends today. Desperately need a shower and to get to bed soon! Good night, darlin'! Love you!
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