5 weeks to go

Almost 5 weeks to leaving.  I am excited!

FedEx came through with delivering my passport photo in 2 days, all it took was $25, ouch.  Now, I'm waiting for the next round of government paperwork.

I announced at school last week that I am taking a leave of absence.  Everyone is very supportive, but it's weird to be involved in discussions about my replacement and who's teaching what.  I'm sorting and cleaning at school with an eye on what the next teacher might need or want.  My last day in June 1st.

Stu is back at Carroll College in Helena, working on pika research, one of my favorite alpine animals.

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Ty is regrouping with the bad news that he needs shoulder surgery, schedule for 2 weeks before I leave.  So much for kayaking and guiding for Bear Valley this summer.  Right now, he's taking the news in stride.  

Trying to think of what he could do this summer, I mentioned summer school...did not go over well.