The Troops are Settled for the Night.

Hello Troops,
A letter from the front lines, brought by carrier pigeon. It's 12:03 A.M. on Saturday. We are back in camp after a week of rest and relaxation.

There's a calm blanketing the front, carried in on the night's chill. The smell of camp fires sweetens the air with smoky pine.

The campers are in their sleeping bags settled down for the night. Still some talking but at a respectful level so as not to disturb the others around them. The officers may still be up playing cards. It's a distraction to take their minds off a day's combat.

Word from headquarters is that we should expect a full day of skirmishes starting around 11:00 A.M. and stretching to 5:00 P.M. I should hit the sack myself, considering I'll be up before the sun getting things ready for the troop's breakfast. By the way, they're griping about the food again. I think they'd enjoy eating eggs and sausage only. Well, they can wish all they want but "It ain't gonna happin!"

Mr. W.

A Busy Thursday

Hello Troops,
Thursday was a busy day. Legacy Elementary was here for the 9:30 - 1:30 Field Trip. Cedar Valley Elementary from Cedar Fort was here for the 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. field trip and the Odyssey had a private after that.

Today will be even busier. We have our normal field trip, then Vineyard Elementary will be here for a 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. field trip, then our overnight camp. I'm worried the staff may not even have the time to stop for the potty. I may need to purchase a few port - a - potties and keep them near the simulator's control rooms. A wise precaution to prevent unintended accidents... :)

I'd like to thank our outstanding staff for their willingness to work long hours during these double field trip days. I'd especially like to thank Mrs. Houston for teaching four classes on the double field trip days. After teaching two classes you're beat. After three one can expect delirium and after four...? Well, after four we usually call for a designated driver to ensure you get home safely.


I thought the poster above would be beneficial to those of you getting ready for your college finals and end of year testing. Worrying really isn't beneficial but can't be helped. It is part of the human condition. At least try to understand that time spent fretting won't change anything. Best to analyse the situation and if something can be done - then do it.

And finally for today...... anyone in the mood for Bar-B-Q?
I'll see you in the trenches,

Mr. W.

Back to Work

A Colorized Portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865

Hello Troops,
It's back to the trenches! The return from an extended vacation can be rough and the last couple of days were bumpy. The Phoenix threw a few tacks onto the highway but those programming issues have been addressed. We had problems with the Odyssey but those are solved as well.

Today is a busy day with double field trips (9:30 - 1:30 and 2:00 - 6:00), then the Voyager and Magellan have private missions afterwords. Hugh classes as well. All is OK. We have an outstanding staff able to jump right in and get the job done.

The Odyssey and Phoenix ran test missions of their new summer stories during the vacation. Both Alex and Christine report they went well. We will have a fun summer. If you're not signed up for camp, get 'er done right away. You don't want to miss these new missions!

Well, its about time to get this Wednesday out of the gate and down the track. Let's enjoy a shot of imagination before we get too serious about the day...

Mr. W.

Here we see them in their natural habitat.

I get a kick out of all the "Keep Calm" variations.

This is for our many Peanuts /Space Center / Dr. Who fans out there.

If you ever feel inclined to give flowers to a man, may I suggest Bacon Blossoms.

A fund raising poster from the Empire. Send all donations to the Space Center. I'll be sure they get to the right place.

Mario Propaganda Posters.

Now time to get to work....

Mr. W.