Out of the Office

I am on the road for work again. This time I am on the shores of lovely Lake Huron running the second half of our Union leadership training event. It was wonderful yesterday to not head into the city, instead I was able to relax, enjoy my coffee like a 'normal' person, and then head out in the opposite direction.

After a lovely drive through the countryside just awakening from a winter's sleep I was here. I checked in, dropped off my materials in the conference centre, and checked out my room - it isn't a room but a whole house - very much like a condo at the beach without a full kitchen. It is located about 20 feet from the beach so after I was settled I headed out to check it out. The pic at the right was taken when I first got to the beach . . . it had been raining on and off for awhile and i saw this storm approaching off of the lake.

This is an amazing facility, unlike any corporate training facility I have ever been it. That must be because it is owned and operated by one of Canada's largest unions. They really run it as the epitome of work/life balance. The outdoor (and indoor) activities are second to none. Last night I took some time to wander the beautiful landscaped grounds . . . it is difficult to think about work when you look around and this is what you see. Inside the training rooms are amongst the best I have ever seen - the best AV hook ups and supports you could imagine, huge rooms that are full of natural light and none of those inconvenient pillars you always get in a hotel. I wish I could come here for all of our training events!

Tonight we have a bonfire planned. I bought bags and bags of marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate to make s'mores. . . sadly the forecast is for rain so I may be eating chocolate all of the way home!

It was wonderful to wake up this morning, get dressed quickly, and head out to the beach. I had it all to myself (well, truth be told, I shared it with the birds!) The sun was breaking through the clouds and I was able to get some wonderful pictures.

It is funny how I am drawn to the water. My zodiac sign is Cancer and it is one of the water signs, those of you who believe in that sort of stuff will know that the water signs are drawn to water. I'm not sure I truly believe myself but I do know that when I am on the shore of a lake I have this amazing feeling of calmness . . . a sense of belonging - very difficult to explain.

Oh well,  enough deep thought for the day, it is 7:30 and I only have 45 minutes to get breakfast and prepare to lead my first session.

Have a wonderful day all!

Comments

[Randi]

I'm so thankful that we only live 12 miles from Lake Huron. I can't wait until it warms up enough for swimming.

[Jerry]

The beaches along Huron are amazing . . .