I think Labor Day has come to have so many secondary meanings for us: the start of school, the end of summer, one more picnic and barbecue, a three-day weekend. But of course, it's original intention was to recognize the efforts put forth by this country's work force. And although laws have improved working conditions greatly for the majority of employees, there still are many companies taking advantage of their employees in various ways. And lots of people are working today: those in the safety and protection fields, those helping others celebrating the holidays (food service, health services, vacation spots, convenience stores, and of course, park rangers.) I thank you all.
Yesterday was a hot day and we did a lot of sittin' around. I tried an early walk around the other campground loop, hoping the hills would be a little less treacherous but was disappointed. And winded. In the afternoon, Letha got the Grandmother of the Year Award by taking 11 kids from about 4 to 16 into the Coralville pool. (The beach at the lake here is closed because of algae and ecoli.) But supper was one of those that starts with "We have meat to grill and I'll put potatoes in the crockpot." "Okay, I've got green beans" and ends up with coleslaw, beets, muffins, and apple crisp also.
After a couple of games of dominos, the forecast for possible severe storms encouraged us to take down the canopy and put some things away. It did rain in the night but didn't blow us away. Happy Labor Day!
After a couple of games of dominos, the forecast for possible severe storms encouraged us to take down the canopy and put some things away. It did rain in the night but didn't blow us away. Happy Labor Day!
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