So I just realized this is my second day two. Hmmm. :)
Got down to business right away this morning. My big project is, in fact, going to be cataloguing and rehousing the blueprints that Randi lovingly calls The 42's. At my last guestimation, I believe there's 82 different hatcheries with anywhere from 1-30 blueprints each for me to catalogue and rehouse. I'm gonna be at this a couple of weeks...but I have to admit, it's a BLAST! Each one is different, and I'm surrounded by reference books to 'expand my knowledge-base' (quote by Randi, every 10 minutes) in the processes of blueprint-making. So many different kinds! I honestly thought all blueprints were blue. Apparently not. There is also white, and off-white, and linen, and plastic with lines colors ranging from black and light brown to blue and purple. It's kind of a maze trying to cross-reference and figure out exactly what kind of blueprint each one is, but hey, that's what makes it an ADVENTURE! :)
Finished about 16 blueprints before the day ended at 5:00. The Hatchery put on a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at 6:00, so that gave me a lovely hour to walk around the city park, toss a penny into Spearfish Creek, and explore a couple of the trails behind the Hatchery Museum. Too bad the camera card was too full for pictures.
I had a nice talk with one of the volunteers about the differences between government-funded and on-profit museums. Each has it's pros and cons, and I'm really glad I have the opportunity to work at both this summer!
Other than that, I got a free meal (score!) and had a chance to Skype with my Grandma in southern IL and cousin in TN. Feels good to be back online. I know this sounds like I'm totally dependent on the internet, but I'm not going to lie, it helps when my apartment gets quiet at night :)
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