Land Judging

Wednesday, Sept 24, we travelled to Bird City, Kansas (3 hours west of Plainville) to participate in the NW Area Land Judging Contest. The contest was well run, the weather was beautiful, and we had a SAFE trip there, praise God!

It was Plainville's turn to provide transportation (i take both schools, we rotate transportation each time) We had the nicest bus driver, Bob! I just HAD to take a picture of the seat. It really was plaid, and comfy like a couch cushion! Perfect sleeping conditions, just ask the kids, they'll tell ya I was zonked out :) I coined the name "Conversion Bus" because this bus reminded me of a conversion van, less the curtains and shag carpet!

I'm sure you're wondering how we did...let's not talk about it. It was all about the experience, we'll know how to prepare better for next year, right?

Who knew there were Cactus growing in Kansas, c'mon...seriously?

All in all, a great day!

FFA Softball

The NorthWest District Sponsored an FFA Softball Game today, both Palco and Plainville went and we had a blast!

Students were split up on six different teams, I played with mighty team 3, we went 5-1!

Just goin through some old pictures

yearbookyourself.com (it's amusing!)

THIS is Kansas

How could I forget this? I had to be very sneaky while taking this picture. Although I am proud of my new camera's zoom-ability. When you think of cowboys, you think sexy, right? This just doesn't do it for me...I don' t know who he is, but I have seen him in town before, and I think he works for a local guy, they truck cattle back and forth to Garden City packing plants.

Fall

My, how times flies! It seems like just yesterday I hopped in my car and made the journey out here. That first week was rough, 106 degree temperatures, hot, hot, summer sun. And now, already, it seems as though fall is upon us!

I went to a craft show on Saturday and bought a cute pumpkin welcome for my front door. Since many of you won't see it hanging there, I'll put it's picture up :)

And as a thank-you for helping in the concession stand, the kindergarten teacher gave me a few other cute "fall" decorations!

Homecoming

Palco celebrated Homecoming Friday, Sept 19. I enjoyed being a part of the festivities, from the bonfire to the parade, the slave auction to the game and dance, it was all a good time!

Here are a few pictures from the events listed above:

The Giant Rooster Float (newspaper stuck in chicken wire withheld even the Kansas winds!)

The Slave Auction:

We made nearly $4000 in less than an hour. The easiest fundraiser I've ever been a part of. And yes, I was sold also! It was a weird feeling, being "sold" even if it was just for 8-hours labor! My neighbor and another student's dad bought me for $430! I can only imagine what they'll put me to work doing.

The Dance:

I would guess there were at least 40 students in attendance, and out of 52 in the whole school, that's not bad. It was a typical high school dance, kids sitting around, slow dancing with arm stretched as far as possible, you get the point!

The 270 Express

Well folks, I know you've been waiting anxiously to see this beautiful machine. This my friends, is the beast that I kindly refer to as the "270 Express" Though it's past it's prime, it gets the job done. The job: getting me to Plainville and back each day. I'm guessing it's an early 80's model. I do, however, like the scarlet and grey paint job!