Another year of tree planting has come and gone. That's where I've been for the past two and a half months. It was a shorter season than usual, but I could be back on the block for a stint in the fall... possibly.
We had an amazing year. Planting was more or less business as usual, but the camp-life was unreal and that helped make work a pleasure 99% of the time. What a crew of amazing, happy, halarious people. Plenty of possitive attitudes on the block, adventures of all sorts on the days off, and parties to write home about (excluding some details) on the nights off. There was love and laughter in the air even on the days when the sun was a no-show.
Since I split my time between two passions, tree-planting and photography, I find it difficult to keep up with my photo blogs while working long days that end with exhausted nights. However, one day the two careers will merge into one when I put together a photographic presentation of my life in the bush. Once that happens, I think It will be easier to understand why I love my life so much. And I can't wait to share the details with everyone.
In the meantime, I hope a few images keep some people intrigued. It's all I can manage to share at present... I'm in the process of replacing a warn-out computer!
These are the tree seedlings we plant. Typically 15 to a bundle and 180-420 in a box depending on species and size. Note: These are pine seedlings.
Tree planting on Panorama Ski hill in Invermere, BC. With a golf course below and ski runs beside the block, it was easy to get distracted. I found 24 golf balls and one of the other girls found a lost ski.
The "mess tent", a.k.a. "cook tent", a.k.a. "cyber cafe". Pretty comfy-cozy for a tent.
The "dry tent". It would be virtually empty after a couple warm sunny days in a row. Needless to say, it was packed full of wet clothing and boots for almost the entire spring.
