I wouldn't hate that

Greetings from New Mexico where the sun is strong and the scouts are taking over!

When my partner and I are not leading ROCS what are we doing? Well for those 2/3rds of the summer we are mostly in the backcountry. We get to visit different camps and check on their STEM activities. If they have questions we answer them. If they need more canvas or glue or game pieces or any other material we get it to them. We check these activities periodically throughout the summer to make sure that they are being used to their full potential and that the scouts are learning about the area that they are exploring.

It really is the best gig at the ranch. We get to spend lots of time in the backcountry. We get to meet backcountry staff, scouts, and advisors. We love it.

We finished our first STEM run set yesterday so today and tomorrow are days off. Without a car I'm sort of trapped "on campus" so to speak. But I really don't mind. I'm going to spend today taking care of some housekeeping things and getting myself organized. Tomorrow I might hike the Tooth of Time or go into town with someone. Who knows. Things move so fast here that it's sort of nice to just take a day or two to slow down, read a book, and knit.
Yeah, we have a knitting club and it's awesome. The only problem is that I'm not very good at knitting. I knitted for two hours and then had to undo the whole thing, that happened TWICE. But I'm determined, I'm going to make a hat. Stay tuned.

Also, how it is possible that I've been gone for a MONTH. How is it possible that the summer is 1/3rd over??