Here I Am

Sadly, I have no pictures to post from yesterday. I went out to get a couple of snap shots and forgot my battery sitting on my desk after charging it. Too bad. So, that was a bit disappointing.

I left Bozeman, MT around 7am yesterday morning and arrived in Gardiner with plenty of time to spare so I could check in before all of the people that came in on the bus. This had me a bit hesitant at first because all I saw were old people and more old people. Once I got to the park and went to our orientation meeting there were a few more youngsters, but not many. I still haven't seen too many people my age that came in yesterday. So, maybe that just means they aren't doing the same job as I am.

I'm currently in Mammoth Hot Springs where we will train for the next five days before I head down to Canyon Village. I hear there's quite a bit of traffic down there, so that should be fun.

Last night I jumped in on some pick up basketball. I think I gave myself blisters the size of Texas. We played 3 games, and I must have been the magic touch because we lost all of them. I had a few acrobatic plays and a few that were a bit embarrassing. That's alright though, I didn't see any NBA scouts in the stands.

We went down to the Employee Pub last night and stayed there for an hour or so. I had difficulty obtaining an alcoholic beverage because I'd already lost my employee ID which shows that whether we're 21 or not. I realized I probably left it in the Rec Center but when I went in to find it, it was nowhere to be found. Luckily, my boy Andrew who I'd just met earlier while he was working there was thoughtful enough to give it to the security guard who was then in the process of tracking me down. He eventually found me at the Pub. It all worked out.

The pub had TV, which doesn't seem to be available too many places here. It had foosball, pool, darts, good 'ol arcade games, and quite a bit of food to chose from. So, that seems like it could be a decent hangout once it gets dark and us humans are at the mercy of the bears.

Time to go to breakfast before the a thrilling bout of training sessions. I'll try and put more up later, and maybe a few photos.