Arrived at Shenandoah Meadows. Spraying for bugs (e.g., ticks).
06-02-06 7:24p 1045.2KB
Setting up the Ornstein's Taj Mahal.
06-02-06 7:30p 1252.7KB
Morning has broken, and clouds look threatening on the ridge past the chalet.
06-03-06 7:39a 900.2KB
90 degrees to the right and sky looks bad, too.
06-03-06 7:39a 929KB
T2761 planning the routine. Notice the shelter. One humongous tarp, 9 stakes (later 10), 4 (later 5) long (7') pieces of bamboo, about a dozen short (3”) pieces, and 4 (later 5) ropes.
06-03-06 7:44a 1269.5KB
Breakfast. Shortly after this photo was taken, the subjects of the photo (T2761 leaders) were soon discussing the imminent demise of the photographer.
06-03-06 8:30a 1562.5KB
The shelter, modified with support pole in the back and additional tie-down in the front to withstand the high gusts. The tie-down was created with a wad of leaves bundled under the tarp, and a rope with a slipped overhand knot around the bundle, taut-line hitch around the stake, sheepshank midway.
06-03-06 8:56a 1327.3KB
T2761 working up the cheer they'd give at opening.
06-03-06 9:04a 1170.6KB
Still practicing.
06-03-06 9:04a 1215.2KB
Hey! Come ON! It's time for assembly!
06-03-06 9:04a 1148KB
However, T2761 volunteered to do flag raising.
06-03-06 9:21a 1145.4KB
Guys, the process starts BACK HERE!!
06-03-06 9:22a 1098.7KB
Right. Now, stand at attention.
06-03-06 9:22a 1110.9KB
How did she get to be the caller? And who gave her a BULLHORN??!!
06-03-06 9:23a 1084.3KB
Color guard proceeding.
06-03-06 9:23a 1217.2KB
Raising the colors.
06-03-06 9:24a 1133.2KB
Colors raised.
06-03-06 9:25a 1163.6KB
Ceremony over. Return to stations (as one adult leader seems to have been on the wrong side of the field).
06-03-06 9:26a 1146.4KB
“Welcome to Girl Scout Airlines, Flight 2761.”
06-03-06 9:34a 1296KB
The “pilot” introducing the flight crew.
06-03-06 9:34a 1283.5KB
The “flight engineer” brings her “engine” with her, irked at having been awoke from her 5 hr nap (joke never did get a laugh).
06-03-06 9:34a 1356.2KB
“Flight attendant” demonstrating that air pushes the paper up into the wind stream.
06-03-06 9:35a 1192.7KB
“Copilot” demonstrating that air pushes the balloons together, you cannot blow them apart.
06-03-06 9:36a 1020.7KB
“Flight engineer” about to demonstrate the engine pushes the plane, it does not pull.
06-03-06 9:36a 1128.9KB
Time to make the parachutes in case passengers have to bail out.
06-03-06 9:48a 1255.2KB
“Flight crew” working fast. Plane could have problems any minute.
06-03-06 9:48a 1181.5KB
“Yup. Don't like the sound of that engine. Better work faster.”
06-03-06 9:48a 1172KB
Get the lines even.
06-03-06 9:48a 1054.9KB
Almost done.
06-03-06 9:48a 1175.6KB