Getting Warm

We set a new high temperature record for us - 85 -yesterday. While it was about 109 in the Valley it doesn't sound too bad. Actually, the lodge isn't air conditioned so it does get pretty warm inside. We had to move some of the chocolate candy into the refrigerator in the back of the lodge because it was getting soft. We put a sign on the shelf that there was more candy in the back. A delivery was received for lots of other store goods, including ice cream, and we had to hustle to get that into the ice cream freezer display before it melted. With the windows open and the ceiling fans going, it was still a challenge to create good airflow. Even though it's really hot in the Valley, they are not used to temperatures in the mid to high 80's here. We expect another couple days of temps in the high 80's while the Phoenix area will be 113+.

There was still some smoke from the controlled burns in the area. The wind direction shifted in the early morning though and took most of it away. It is amazing how these fires impact the ATV riders that are here. They religiously look at the National Forest Service reports to make sure that the trails they will be riding will be open.

This is a long stretch of working days for us. Since we had Monday and Tuesday off last week we have to work seven straight days until our next "weekend" on Wednesday and Thursday this coming week. It's not too bad except for the days that we start at 7 AM. That means early to bed the night before and early to rise the day of work. Today is the second straight of those. Tomorrow is a late start day so we will enjoy sleeping in a bit.

Later...