Monthly Archives: April 2008

Biking with Yellow-rumps

Since I won’t be getting any nice days off this spring, I have to enjoy nature when we can’t burn. Light rain and 60 degrees isn’t so bad, so I chose today for my first spring bike ride. I rode … Continue reading

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Long days

I owe my occasional readers an update. Trouble is that my time has disappeared. I worked 12 hours on Sunday, 9 hours yesterday, 10.5 today. The weather has been good for fire, and we have clocked 3 burns in the … Continue reading

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Acceptance, the pack test, and more annoying ATV training

First day of work today, and the burn crew looks like a good group. Two burn bosses and four crew like me, all guys and most in a similar place in life. We started the day with a mountain of … Continue reading

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Accepted!

Name and Address Name: Markael Daniel Luterra Current Address: 559 Humboldt AveSaint Paul, Minnesota 55107-2916Ramsey Phone Number: 651 3075945 Admission Term: Fall 2008 Admission Type: Domestic Student Decision: Admit Current Program Doctor of Philosophy Level: Graduate Catalog Term: Fall 2008 … Continue reading

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A good thing?

My OSU application no longer says “pending department decision.” It doesn’t say anything else either, unfortunately, so I’m not quite sure what that means…

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I’ve got a job!

A short job, but a job nonetheless. I’ll be working on prescribed burns on SNAs (Scientific and Natural Areas) with the DNR from April 14-May 23. Pay is $13 per hour plus time-and-a-half for overtime and weekends. My hire is, … Continue reading

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