Crises come and go - but the pictures remain

Today's blog brought to you by:
Bernard Laval
Physical Limnologist
UBC
http://www.pavilionlake.com/information/contributors/laval.htm

Things are happening so quickly it’s hard to keep up. It’s amazing to think of how many crises have come and gone in the last few days and weeks. This picture pretty sums up how I spend my time these days – talking on the phone and sending emails. And yet, through all the chaos, every now and again something will remind of why we are doing this. For example, we’ve recently undergone a much needed update of our website. Going through 1000’s of picures to pick a few dozen good ones to post, I’m reminded of our many recent trips to Pavilion Lake and all the progress we’ve made. Moments like these help to keep me going.

It’s hard to imagine that in a week we will all be arriving onsite. I alternate between relief at seeing an end in sight and panic at the thought of how much has to be done and come together before then. This week will be a shift from working out major planning initiatives and decision making (e.g. first aid, website, budgeting) to focusing on what needs to and what can get done in the next few days, and ensuring that we bring everything we could possibly need to deal with those things that will be completed on site.