Monday, Camp Royalston - Day 4

Monday - Breakfast (AE;C)
Granola (with and without nuts)
Milk, Soy Milk, Yogurt, etc.
Fruit

Monday - Lunch (AL;P;D)
Tomato Soup
Bread, Cheese & Olives

Monday - Tea (N;AE)
Gluten Free Cookies
Bernardini Family Cookies

Monday - Dinner (AL;D;N;C)
Cabbage, Carrots & Onions w/Sesame
Rice
Almonds (sort of)
Kuchen

Many comments on the tomato soup for lunch. The clincher for me was the fresh tarragon from the garden. Curt drops another hint about help after lunch, and the "hero" in me wants to wait. Dinner was a challenge, with the cooking (a stir-fry) running right to the bell. The first meal served on time, but it was a struggle. "Thrakky Birthday" offered to Dennis T. and (I'm blurred a but I believe this is correct), the final hint - essentially "the kitchen needs help" - laid out. A comment from Robert about sustainability; 110% vs. 150%. Later in the week I make the distinction between 110% (heroism) and 150% (egoism), especially when it relates to one person driving and not taking all things into consideration. Help offered, and thus the scullery, dining room setup, and tea are now volunteer positions and no longer the province of the kitchen. Relief at this, and some chagrin that I have allowed my ego to wear out the team, and possibly impact the course.

Staff meeting, and more comments on the kitchen and its place at the heart of the course, and in turn, how this is reflected in the course.

Big circle meeting, and my first opportunity to put on a guitar and play.