helped at the OHAP

Helped at the RASC Toronto Centre 2013 Open House and Awards Picnic.

Took up the new carbon monoxide detector. But forgot to install it.

Delivered the custom-made jumper and battery cables for the new small 6V batteries for the ATV.

Finished a couple of loose ends from the work party. Had Steve install the 4x4 cap on the far end of the new clothesline. Moved the living room and bedroom furniture back, now that the cleaned carpets were dry.

Tidied the Great Room (on Friday night). So we'd have space for the kids crafts area.

Reviewed the OHAP event checklist. Actually, an old list. Had forgotten to transfer the current list to the portable computer. And could not connect to the home office with VNC. Garrr!

Printed up and posted the day schedule (again, working from an old list; redoing the work!). Distracted!

Delivered prizes for the door prizes and raffle. Reviewed the master prize list. Directed volunteers to where the various ticket rolls were stored.

Provided the volunteer stickers, to go with the name tags.

Checked that the grounds were presentable. Did a bit of weeding in front of the GBO.

Set up the Oberwerk binoculars, with the solar filter, in the hopes of doing some day-time observing. No luck. Did not ready the GBO.

Provided FRS radios to the guided hike crew so to keep in touch with Base. Tony lead the group. Risa relayed messages.

Offered my gloves to Sharmin as she flew one of Doug's big kites.

Stood by during the rocket launched. Unsuccessfully tried to start the ATV. Made sure we had a fire extinguisher nearby. Charged the new pair of SLA 6V batteries for Tony, in particular, so to start the large rocket.

Encouraged Millie to relax and enjoy herself—today is for you! Consoled Steve after he was put off by another member being grumbly about photos taken.

Fired up the big charcoal BBQ. That was during the award ceremonies. Was very pleased to see Tony recognised for all the hard work with the MODL project...

Put out my meat lover's potato salad. Encouraged Phil to try it.

Enjoyed scotch o'clock early Saturday evening.

Helped tidy up on Sunday. Checked that the house was secure after the supervisor left.

Took the red LED light for Stu up; but he didn't show.

Overall a good event. A small affair. The weather had clearly scared off a lot of people. But everyone there seemed to have a good time. I was especially pleased with the kids crafts portion. It looked like that was a big hit.