Been Volunteer Hosting

@noni1959 (10109)
United States
September 22, 2024 12:19am CST
I've been volunteer hosting at a state park since July 1st. It comes to an end this month for this park but they asked me to stay on and train the new host coming in so I'll give an extra few days before heading to Oregon for the month of October. The photo attached is a rock painting a camper made for me and left on their table with a note before leaving. Receiving a surprise like this makes up for the camp spots left in disarray. On the way to Oregon, I requested a stay through Harvest Host at Gather and Feast farm in Le Center, WA. They have Scottish Cattle, chickens, goats and so much more. They have a self-serve farm store to purchase eggs, fancy sauces, jelly, freezer soups/meals and more all made from all their farm growing. I'll take October off from hosting so I can visit and get doctor appointments out of the way. Seven in one week plus a vet! November I'll host another park for a month and then another. It's a plan to do for a year. We'll see how I feel down the road. I wanted to pop in and say I think of you all often and trying to catch up a bit at a time. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Anything fun planned?
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@JudyEv (342112)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Sep
That's great that you do this. If we were younger, we'd be looking at doing something similar.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
24 Sep
I'm 65 and have pretty bad arthritis but surprisingly, I'm able to keep up on this. I love being in the outdoors.
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@JudyEv (342112)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Sep
@noni1959 We're 77 and 78 and Vince has just had two major operations so by the time he is fit again, we'd probably give it a miss. It's great you're still able to do it.
@jstory07 (139974)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Sep
That is a nice rock that you got. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
22 Sep
Thank you. I hope you had a great day. I'm headed to bed.
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@jstory07 (139974)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Sep
@noni1959 I hope you have a good night sleep.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
24 Sep
@jstory07 I slept a bit more than usual. It felt so good to do so. Hope you had a good rest.
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@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
22 Sep
It sounds like you are having a blast there. Cheers!
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@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
24 Sep
@noni1959 I can feel your excitement. I wish I could see it, too.
@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
24 Sep
It was so nice to see the marine layer come in this morning. Makes it more beautiful through the trees.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 Sep
This is wonderful Loretta that you do this! No plans here just looking for money
@rakski (126055)
• Philippines
22 Sep
What do you usually do? It is nice to volunteer. You got a great surprise there!
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
24 Sep
I do a variety of things in the park. Clean fire pits, pick up trash, talk to campers and give information. Hope you had a great day.
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@rakski (126055)
• Philippines
24 Sep
@noni1959 that is a nice thing to do
@MarieCoyle (38702)
24 Sep
It sounds like a nice time, but if you suffer from arthritis, maybe it's not always so nice. I am sure you are looking forward to a month to yourself, to take care of business and maybe see your family.