Working In Emerald - part 1

As you all know, both Brendon and I have been busy working here in Emerald. Brendon is doing his engineering/drafting thing during the week from 7am-5pm and is quite lucky because the office where he works is only a three minute walk from the house. These next 2 pictures were taking on Brendon's first day out to the mine. Everyone wears these bright colours for safety reasons. (Side note: we often see many people dressed in their mining gear all over the town...the supermarket, at the pool, at the bar).

Brendon and I have both been working at the Emerald Memorial Club on the weekends. They have their busiest night on Friday because of the membership draw (usually $2000...but this week it is $3000!!!). We have both been working at the Lounge bar, where people get drinks for dinner. See, here it is a little bit different at restaurants (well some restaurants). You line up at one counter and order your food and then head over to the bar and order your drinks (from the two lovely canadians). So, there are no waitresses/waitors. The Memo has now started to put me on the Q-deck bar (where there is pool and more of a night club atmosphere), so I miss workign with Bren. Here we are at the Longe bar....and yes, we give quick service.

Sometimes, Brendon or I are put on reception to cover for a break. Basically you welcome guests and have them sign-in if they are not members of the club.

Most of my time during the week is spent at the Emerald Aquatic Centre working at the kiosk. I also teach swimming on Wednesday mornings when Emerald State School comes for lessons. But while working in the shop I have people pay the entry fee as they come through to the pool, I check off kids as they go in for their lessons, I sell goggles, swimwear and lollies (what we call candies) and try my very best when people want to buy pool chemicals.

This is the view from the shop to the 50m pool. There is also a 25m pool that is covered behind the 50m pool.

I would still like to take photos of the outside of the Memo club and the pool and Brendon's work. And maybe even some photos of the dance studio and a school or two. SO I will post Working in Emerald part 2 soon!

I had my first day of supply teaching last week on Thursday and it was a very positive experience. It seemed like the school would call me again soon but they haven't yet so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!