We Survived Camp...

Well that was fun...Cub Camp at Sespenaak including a short hike to Camp Frosty 2006. The only way Matthew & Emma would stay overnight was if we agreed to stay with them. (the things we do....). As it happened if we hadn't stayed they would've had to cancel the camp as there weren't enough helpers. On the plus side, the weather Saturday was absolutely glorious. Snow on the ground, clear blue skies and warm temperatures (+11degrees). On the minus side, this camp has no running water and so toilet facilities were a delight ( see right - hate to think what they are like in the summer!), cooking and heating was on a wood stove and boy could it kick out the heat! and there was no electricity...

Despite the 'challenges' All the kids had a great time, especially at Camp Frosty - which is basically a range of activities set up and run by the Scouts. Snow-shoeing, Toboggan Baseball, shaking scramble net (bottom photo left) and blindfold maze (middle photo left) and other activities, followed by Hot Chocolate and Marsh Mallows.
They were absolutely shattered by 7pm and we then had to get them togged up in snow suits ready for a short walk to the Campfire. They did us proud with a couple of Skits and delightful rendition of the The Chicken Song. Then it was back to the cabin (see top photo left) and they were all in bed asleep by 10pm which is unheard of apparently. They were all up by 6.30am though which made up for it!
The weather today wasn't so good and it's rained all day, but we were home by 11am and in the bath by midday. As for that huge dump of snow we had.....well it'll take some rain to get rid of it, but the drive is clear. It was supposed to be ploughed on Thursday morning, but the snowplough driver got the plough stuck. Then in the afternoon when he managed to dig it out, he broke one of the hydraulic rams on the first snowbank he tried to move. So at 2.30 we were told it would be Friday before ours was done (at the earliest!). As I had to be downtown that evening, we borrowed a huge snow shovel from next door and set about clearing it by hand. It took us just over 2 hours, and we cleared only just enough to get the car out of the garage and up the drive, but we made it!! Then Friday evening one of our neighbours brought a plough home from work and did our drive for us. He also said if we were ever stuck in the future, to give him a call and we can borrow his snowblower. Great neighbours!!
As far as the Job goes, the saga continues, albeit on a positive note. Got a call from the Director of ILS on Friday with a verbal copy of my Offer Letter - still awaiting the final signature. However, the offer was good and they've ordered my new desk and Computer, so they must be fairly confident of my acceptance! Hoping to start later this week, or early next. Actually looking forward to it!