What's Up with that Black Bird

I've had several people visiting the RV Park ask me about the peculiar black birds with the tail that looks like a fan. What do I know? Turns out these noisy birds are called Great-Tailed Grackles. You see, their tails are as long as their bodies and they are indeed "'V" shaped so they do look like a fan. They have bright yellow eyes and they whistle... loudly!

Ehausted!

This week I've been working the evening shift, 2 to 8 pm. OMG! It was so busy this weekend, I am totally exhausted. Nearly every site was filled & several monthly newcomers came in for a space. What I've noticed is that the wind plays an important role in the amount of spaces that get filled. Joe & I know all-to-well how difficult it is to drive a big rig with cross-winds blowing; it wears you out. Now I have 2-days off to recuperate. Yeah!

Workamping

After two weeks of training, I started working a full shift by myself. Joe volunteers from time to time showing campers to their sites. He enjoys driving the golf cart around the RV Park.

I picked up the computer part pretty quickly; the hardest part for me are the questions about the area -"Where can I find this' or 'How do I get to that?" I'm sure my knowledge of Amarillo will improve over time.

The dogs are getting use to the park - it's so dry here there's not much grass, just a lot of weeds with burrs that get caught in their fur. So once again (remember El Paso), I have to send about a half an hour every day removing the stickers. It's a love-hate relationship; they are happy to get rid of them, but at the same time they hate the pulling of their fur. They will be getting their summer cuts soon; that should help. Until next time...