Ladies and Gentlemen: We Have a Problem

As part of staff orientation, the RHDs and I went on a boat tour with James today. We toured on a large yacht and learned more about the beautiful area we live in. This morning was a lovely tour with warm sun and a cool breeze. The boat was not crowded and even though our tour guide was a bit dry, it was a great trip around the waters of one of our nation's most interesting lakes. 

This same tour was not so peaceful the last time I was aboard that fateful vessel. Picture this, a beautiful summer day as five new friends set out on a tour of a large, Midwestern lake. This lake happened to be one of the deepest lakes in the state and this tour was narrated by a Captain with interesting tidbits to share. As the boat approached the deepest part of this deepest lake, the Captain announced that there were some technical difficulties and that as passengers we should stand by for further announcements. Moments later the same Captain informed his passengers and crew that there was a small fire in the engine and we should put on our life jackets. Oh, and there were complimentary drinks on the lido deck. 

As we suited up and prepared for the worst, good old Johnny from Libertyville arrived with his own large boat to rescue us. Once we were all safely ashore and without refund, we realized that experiences like that were the start of securing our staff dynamic and bond. 

Well, today all of those hazards were avoided and staff unity was still cemented. Even if they are a crappy bunch of Bananagrams players.