Week 1 is in the books. Paul survived his first week as Assistant State Conservationist. He said he wasn't nervous before that first day, Monday - but I think sub-consciously he was freaking out a little. After all, he's not started a new job for 25 years!
So just like when I started my job at DNR 3 years ago, he said it felt good to get that first day and week over with. Phew! He's supervising a staff of six or so people and over $50 million in programs. Yikes! It sounds like everyone was welcoming. They had a nice lunch at Court Avenue Brew Pub for him on Wednesday, and he went for a couple beers at Raccoon River Brew Pub Thursday after work.
Still he was ready to head home to Crestonia yesterday at 11 a.m. So was I after my week of traveling. Our frig looks like post-vacation - empty. But there's not much use stocking it up for a couple days, since we're heading out again early Monday.
Lila the puppy-sitter dropped Odie off about 2 p.m. Odie did a couple victory laps right away - happy to be home! We were glad to see her too. That night we headed to the local establishments with McKims for relaxation time. Then to A&G for pizza. Home by 10 PM. The end of a long interesting week. One more to go before we move into the loft. This week - Embassy Suites.
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