Back in Texas

The wildfire detail in Alabama was great, but the intensity died down quickly after our first few days there so we ended up spending a lot of time babysitting the fires that had been contained and also chasing bits of smoke that were called in from around the area. Typically they weren't on the National Forest and the state forestry commission responded and took care of the fires. Overall it was a good experience though. Got to meet some great people. I'm on the availability list to go out on another detail, which will probably be to Florida if it happens, but so far they aren't calling for anyone from Texas yet. I've got my fingers crossed! I sometimes get a slight twinge of guilt for hoping that wildfires will start, but you know, I get over it pretty quickly.

My roommate here in Texas was a seasonal member of our crew, so he's gone now and I have the place to myself. Nice guy, but I'm happy to be living alone again. Two years living in my camper by myself was pretty amazing. I don't think I was quite ready to go back to roommate life when I did. It's costing me a bit more to keep the apartment on my own, but I think it's worth it for the moment, and now I have plenty of room for guests! (hint...hint...)

Hope everybody is going well!