Spring???

Hi Friends,

Yes, I was just complaining a week or so ago about being -3 degrees. Today we're approaching the 80 degree mark. We've got the AC on in the rig at the moment, but will probably have the heat on later - crazy weather.

Signs of spring are beginning to arrive. Flocks of sandhill cranes are starting to move back north, and the turkey vultures have been spotted in Roswell. Very different from spring in the northeast or even Florida, but interesting to learn. I'm sure we will still have some more cold weather, but hopefully not record breaking cold.

Another sign along the way for the National Park Service is referrals, availability lists, and hopefully interviews for summer seasonal employment. I've applied for so many jobs I have lost count. I've been referred to dozens of jobs already, and I'm still applying to others. It's a strange system that takes some getting used to.

Today, I got my second availability email. My first was last week for "Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP". It's an awesome park near Gunnison Colorado. John and I were there several years ago and enjoyed the hiking. The one I got today was from a more famous park, "Mesa Verde", which is in the south west part of the state, near Cortez. Given our love of Colorado, either park would be great to spend the summer at, although they are both very different.

I'll keep you posted as to our progress.

Miss you all and hope to see you soon,

Love,
VAL & JOHN