Started the day a bit tired at Coffee on the Rocks, but got a jolt of energy once the caffeine kicked in.
Serving at the YMCA of the Rockies, we collected 6960 gallons of pinecones and demolished a field of thistles.
116 bags of pine cones, check. Acres of thistles neutralized, check. Showers, double check. Well done youthful servants.
— Tony Fitzgerald (@MrTFitz) 28 Jun 2011nice work today, #SummitServe2011. Pine cones rule. Thistles not so much. Proud of your hearts and attitudes! Keep it up!
— brent osborne (@bwo2312) 28 Jun 2011We actually didn't have time for a full on hike (which nobody was upset about), but we were able to spend some time by the serene Sprague Lake.
Over the past few years, the "kids from Des Moines" have developed quite a reputation around Estes Park.
This year, we've been given more work and more difficult work than in years past, and have still managed to exceed expectations. It is obvious wherever we go that folks are grateful for our service, and that's a pretty cool feeling.
When we came back to the church, we had some chapel time followed by small groups.
Everybody went to bed at a reasonable time, unless they were part of the group that stayed up until 1am watching YouTube videos.
Kids are bonding tonight while watching YouTube vids. A changing generation for sure. I must say, I love them all.
— Tony Fitzgerald (@MrTFitz) 28 Jun 2011