Dinner Out

There was a dinner with all the workampers who wanted to come tonight. We met at El Charro restaurant in downtown Coffeyville. About 50+ kampers came and a fine time was had by all. Philip, the Amazon Ambassador assigned to us, also came and brought his small daughter (wearing a shirt that said "most likely to change the world"). This is the first night out I've had since I left Asheville and it was fun.

Even more fun was having a night off. Linda B and I did laundry this afternoon and tomorrow we'll all take a run to the super Walmart in Independence. Because of the mandatory overtime coming up starting Tuesday, there won't be any extras, like sightseeing. We'll need as much recuperation as we can get.

These 5-hours shift have been killers on my feet and joints, and I can only imagine what the 10-hr shifts are going to be like. When they say "you'll be on your feet," they weren't kidding. There is no sitting down at all except on break and lunch (of course, you have to walk to the breakroom before you can sit). The overtime is paying time-and-a-half so it makes financial sense to do it; just can't justify breaking the body down any more for money alone.

I'm contemplating getting a pair of specialty shoes. One kamper here got a pair and says it's like walking on clouds, no pain at all. It's a lot of money up front but the shoes will last a long time and it might be worth it in the long run. We'll stop by the store tomorrow and check them out. I'm very stiff today, especially sitting in the restaurant. Getting up was a multi-pronged maneuver. Shoes that keep the feet, ankles, knees, and hips from aching sure sound good. Will let you know.

It's now 8:30 and I'm considering going to bed, partially because I didn't get a nap and partially because lying down feels good.