April Events

The end of next month marks the end of season. Waa!! I'm going to be so sad when we all leave and winter is over but I'm getting excited about summer here and the new adventures waiting to be adventured.

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Winter (well technically spring snowboarding) is still happening and there have still been staff events happening. Let me tell you about those.

Firstly we had a bonfire one Monday evening. It was a bit weird as there's light until almost nine now so having a bonfire at six in what seems like broad daylight but nevertheless it was good fun. Free hot chocolate and marshmallows didn't dull the mood either. After the bonfire some of us went to Chimney Corner (the hotel restaurant) for a farewell dinner for Ben, our favourite Australian security guard. Drinks at Trappers followed and poor Ben got lifted up (he's the same height as me, so not the tallest lad around) and duct taped to one of the support poles in Trappers.

That was on the 7th. On Friday 11th Adam, Becky, Elly and I went to Calgary to watch the Calgary Flames take on the Winnipeg Jets. Wednesday 9th there had been a staff trip to the hockey organised but their seats weren't as good and it turns out that Friday was also fan appreciation night so we got a free scarf each and at intervals during the game different sections of the stadium got free stuff thrown at them; shirts, gift cards etc. Our section didn't get anything chucked at it but we weren't crying about that. The Flames lost but the atmosphere was so awesome and it was a bucket list item ticked off.

Mwah, Elly, Becky and Adam

The ice getting prepped

Monday 14th there was a staff six a side soccer tournament with a free BBQ dinner for spectators and players. We housekeepers (plus Axel, my neighbour who works at Trappers during the day in the kitchen) got together a team. We were the only team of mostly all girls; in fact we were the only team with girls. The boys all joked about going soft on us but we won quite convincingly our first game and won the respect and fear of the rest of our opponents. Our next game (which would have seen us through to the final had we won) was decided on penalty shots and we didn't win sadly. The team that won said they were glad they didn't have to play us so that was a nice pat on the back.

The following Monday evening a volley ball net was erected in front of Trappers and a few of us turned up for a fun game. We ended up playing for over two hours until we lost light and the wind chill got us. It's been fun playing sports as we've done nothing sporty at all these past six months.

Wednesday 23rd was the 80's party at Trappers. It coincided with our security supervisors 30th birthday too so double celebration! It was so much fun and everyone really got into the dress up and looked incredible. 

Renée and Matt

Azarlia

80's Housekeepers (clockwise from back): me, Azarlia, Becky, Eva and Elly 

Some of the awesome staff in their getups

Azarlia and Miriam

Friday 25th was paint balling!! So much fun and I even got some bruises..sadly it was only but a few. We left base at ten and got to the field at noon. It took an age to get us all sorted but then we were let loose and played various games on the different fields they had. There were heaps of different ones decorated with burnt out cars and buses and tires in strategic piles and wooden walls and branch stacks..it was epic. Sadly I was having too much fun shooting and getting shot to take any pictures.

Today I went down to base on the skidoo with George. So much fun! We zipped down the ski out to base where he had to unload the garbage from the day out of metal crates into the truck. Poor fellow, none of the crates went smoothly and I now have a new found appreciation for what it is the warehouse guys have to do. Heading back up the ski out was more exciting then going down as the snow had firmed up a bit more so we were able to go faster and take turns tighter. Dad, I still plan on getting a dirt bike when I get home. ;D

Unloading the crates

George working hard

In other news, I have conjunctivitis in both eyes. I had to take the day off today (Sunday) to go to the doctors as I was sent home early yesterday because I couldn't focus and they were really painful. Seeing as it was Sunday and I haven't had a Sunday off all season I took the opportunity to go to church. I Googled Banff churches and Banff Park Church on Cougar Street sounded like the Bible Chapel so that's where I went. It was really weird being in a church again but Canadian churches sing the same songs as Marton churches so I wasn't standing there dumbly like a complete heathen. All in all it seemed pretty legit so I might go there again once season is over. After church I went to the doctors and was told what I already thought; that I have conjunctivitis. There is nothing I can do except let it run it's seven-to-twelve day course-I'm really hoping it's seven days!! I've also a sniffly nose and sore throat which is part of the virus so this week hasn't and won't be the best one I'm guessing. Never mind though!

On that delightful note I shall leave you. We are meant to be having a Karaoke/Bingo night at Trappers on Wednesday (rumour has it) so that should be…interesting. Might let you know how that goes in the next update which might not be until the end of season..can't believe I've nearly been here seven months. Time flies I tell you.

Kia kaha everyone.