In my defense, we've had some major changes happening at work (for the good, at least for me) and I've been spending a lot more time in the field. We're re-arranging the office (again), so I'm moving back to the back hallway today. It's quieter back there and I don't have every Tom, Dick and Harry looking in my office when they walk through the front door.
One of the things I like about being in the field is the people that I get to meet and the various things I get to see.
Yesterday, I was talking to a gentleman whose whole job is to watch our crews work while we're under 115,000 volt power lines. That's it. He knows how close we can get and he can shut us down any time he wants if we're too close. After chatting for a bit, it turns out he used to work with my Dad! Small world.
I also met an Archaeologist. She is there in case we find anything of "cultural significance". It's a big pit of clay. There is nothing of significance in there, but she enjoys watching the construction so its a win-win for her.
One of our jobs is in an older part of Portland where they still have the rings in the sidewalk to tie up your horse. Which, of course, someone has done:
We have another project where there is a beautiful old house that was recently bought by the City. They are going to tear it down and make that area into more of a park. I think it's a way to try to appease the neighbors who arent' happy about the expansion of a wastewater treatment plant right next to it.
Anyhoo, the house was owned for many years by a lady named Mary and everyone loved her and she kept a beautiful garden. Now, it's all overgrown and full of weeds while they wait to raze her house. I love to walk through there and see what's blooming. This arch of roses smells wonderful.
Brown Eyed Man and I are planning a trip to see The Boy! We're taking the train...
More on that later.
Happy Wednesday!
j
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