Field Work

Today I worked for eleven hours. It was a long day and when I finally got home I passed out for two hours. Never the less I had a great time today. We went into the fields to gather together soil samples. I learned how to use a core soil sampler. The contraption was a pain in the neck. The sampler looked like a pogo stick. You were to put it in the soil and pull t up. By doing this a hollow space in the metal rod would fill with earth. The problem was that the soil would stick in the space and it was hard to remove. I came up with a method that made my efforts a little easier. We were supposed to take the sample and shake it into the bag. I would take the sample and run my finger down the opening, quickly depositing the contents into the bag. I found this way more effective then “shaking it” into the bag.

I want to add that I like ALL the people I am working with! T is great to work with a bunch of smart amiable people all day. We have some great conversation. Way better than working at Wal-Mart!!!