Hello Everyone!
My summer is chugging right along! I can't believe it is already the end of July. I only have 17 more days here at Northern Tier for the summer. The time has definitely flown by.
I don't have a whole lot to report as fun or interesting news. The weather has finally cooled down a bit. It is now in the 70's and fairly nice. It has been very humid lately.
Notes from the past two weeks:
- The past two weeks have been the peak of our season here in Atikokan. We have had a lot of crews come through our program, which is great to see. We are now on the down swing. The last of our crews come on the 5th of Aug. and then the last crews come off water on the 12th.
- Happy belated birthday to my Great Aunt LaVerne and my sister, Kayla! Also, happy birthday to my Aunt Nicole and my cousin and Godchild, Ruthie!
- The Olympics have begun! Unfortunately I will only catch bits and pieces, seeing as we do not have a TV here. USA, make us proud!
I will be headed home on the 15th of August. On Thursday the 16th I will be at home unpacking and repacking. Then, early Friday morning I am off again, this time to school for the fall. I like to keep myself busy, as you all know :)
I have been thinking of you all and can't wait to see some of you in my short time home. I will try to see as many of you as I can!
Wishing you all a wonderful day! - Kyle
Monday, July 30, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Mid-Summer and Steady
Hello Everyone!
Things have been pretty steady in my world, hence no blogs recently. But, things have still been busy. I have worked a lot recently in order to keep up with all the crews we have coming to the camp and have been busy providing the best customer service I can! The only real talk of the week for me was my Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Ice Cream Pie. I went to town on Friday and bought all the ingredients I needed and made my pie. I have enjoyed sharing my work-of-art with my friends :)
A few points of interest.....
Last night I saw the best northern lights display you could possibly imagine! I know, I know, I still have photos to put up from our trip to Thunder Bay, but I will get those, as well as the pictures of the northern lights, up as soon as possible.
Another cool thing is that the the General Manager of Northern Tier, Kevin Dowling, visited our base today and my boss and I would both awarded the General Manager's Award of Excellence for our work in straightening up the Trading Post and having a good month in June. I was pleasantly surprised and humbled that he would notice our work.
Again, nothing of much interest up here in Atikokan. I am having a good time with friends and enjoying my summer. Please pray for safe travels and a good time for Kayla, Rachel, and Mom and Dad as they travel to Arkansas for Habitat For Humanity.
Love from the north, Kyle
Things have been pretty steady in my world, hence no blogs recently. But, things have still been busy. I have worked a lot recently in order to keep up with all the crews we have coming to the camp and have been busy providing the best customer service I can! The only real talk of the week for me was my Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Ice Cream Pie. I went to town on Friday and bought all the ingredients I needed and made my pie. I have enjoyed sharing my work-of-art with my friends :)
A few points of interest.....
Last night I saw the best northern lights display you could possibly imagine! I know, I know, I still have photos to put up from our trip to Thunder Bay, but I will get those, as well as the pictures of the northern lights, up as soon as possible.
Another cool thing is that the the General Manager of Northern Tier, Kevin Dowling, visited our base today and my boss and I would both awarded the General Manager's Award of Excellence for our work in straightening up the Trading Post and having a good month in June. I was pleasantly surprised and humbled that he would notice our work.
Again, nothing of much interest up here in Atikokan. I am having a good time with friends and enjoying my summer. Please pray for safe travels and a good time for Kayla, Rachel, and Mom and Dad as they travel to Arkansas for Habitat For Humanity.
Love from the north, Kyle
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Events in My Life
Hello Everyone -
I know it has been quite some time since I last blogged, but fear not, I am doing well.
Work is going well. I am loving my job at Northern Tier and don't have much to complain about. After working with only a few days off, this past weekend I took Saturday, Sunday, and most of Monday off. During this time my family came to visit! They got to see where I work, play, eat, and sleep.
On Saturday we camped at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, just outside of Thunder Bay Ontario. It was a very cool park and the view of the sunset was amazing! See my photos soon!
Sunday was Canada Day, Canada's equivalent to the fourth of July, We spent the day in Thunder Bay. We went to church, watched a parade, and listened to live music. We also toured Fort Williams,a large fort in Thunder Bay. Sunday night we went to Kakabeka Falls, which is a huge waterfall just outside of Thunder Bay. It is called the Niagara of the North. We camped right next to the falls and could hear it roaring all night.
On Monday morning we went to Grand Portage, MN. We saw a few waterfalls, visited the Heritage Museum, and even caught a glimpse of Isle Royale, which is visible from the MN shoreline on a clear day. Then, Monday afternoon we drove back to Atikokan. I had a wonderful break and my time away from camp was well spent.
In other news, I learned of a sad situation when I got back on Monday. A friend and classmate of mine from Hill-Murray, Adam Gott, was killed in a dirt bike accident. He was nineteen and attended St. John's University. He had a lot going for him and it is definitely hard to hear that he is gone. Please pray for the Gott family during this difficult time, and for all of us who knew Adam as we heal from this loss.
In other sad news, today marks one year after the passing of my Grandpa Yarusso. He will always be remembered as a kind, loving man and a true handyman. May Adam and Grandpa watch over us all.
On a happier note, happy 88th birthday to my Great Grandpa LeRoux, happy birthday to my cousin Jodi, AND, happy fourth of July! May God bless us all with love and bless America, my home sweet home.
Love always, Kyle
I know it has been quite some time since I last blogged, but fear not, I am doing well.
Work is going well. I am loving my job at Northern Tier and don't have much to complain about. After working with only a few days off, this past weekend I took Saturday, Sunday, and most of Monday off. During this time my family came to visit! They got to see where I work, play, eat, and sleep.
On Saturday we camped at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, just outside of Thunder Bay Ontario. It was a very cool park and the view of the sunset was amazing! See my photos soon!
Sunday was Canada Day, Canada's equivalent to the fourth of July, We spent the day in Thunder Bay. We went to church, watched a parade, and listened to live music. We also toured Fort Williams,a large fort in Thunder Bay. Sunday night we went to Kakabeka Falls, which is a huge waterfall just outside of Thunder Bay. It is called the Niagara of the North. We camped right next to the falls and could hear it roaring all night.
On Monday morning we went to Grand Portage, MN. We saw a few waterfalls, visited the Heritage Museum, and even caught a glimpse of Isle Royale, which is visible from the MN shoreline on a clear day. Then, Monday afternoon we drove back to Atikokan. I had a wonderful break and my time away from camp was well spent.
In other news, I learned of a sad situation when I got back on Monday. A friend and classmate of mine from Hill-Murray, Adam Gott, was killed in a dirt bike accident. He was nineteen and attended St. John's University. He had a lot going for him and it is definitely hard to hear that he is gone. Please pray for the Gott family during this difficult time, and for all of us who knew Adam as we heal from this loss.
In other sad news, today marks one year after the passing of my Grandpa Yarusso. He will always be remembered as a kind, loving man and a true handyman. May Adam and Grandpa watch over us all.
On a happier note, happy 88th birthday to my Great Grandpa LeRoux, happy birthday to my cousin Jodi, AND, happy fourth of July! May God bless us all with love and bless America, my home sweet home.
Love always, Kyle
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