Ben shovelling manure
Our Godson has been doing work experience with us this past week and has carried out a wide range of tasks willingly and enthusiastically.
This is my report.
TIMEKEEPING: Student
has risen promptly each morning before 10:30am.
DEMEANOUR: Pleasant and
respectful at all times. To me. Rather less respectful to Bert but
this is down to the natural 'banter' and 'horseplay' among men in the
workplace. The student has been advised that owing to advancements in
political correctness and Health & Safety that this behaviour
might not be as acceptable in the 'real' world. Bert has been advised
to 'catch himself on.'
TASKS ACCOMPLISHED:
TREE SURGERY: The
student assisted Bert in the task of removing a large branch from a
tree. He demonstrated an awareness of basic Health & Safety
guidelines, advising Bert that Crocs and a straw hat were not the
best choice of clothing when up a 20 foot ladder brandishing a
chainsaw.
CARING: The student had
the opportunity of helping look after both pre-school children and
the elderly. He showed patience and kindness to each group. The
elderly pronounced his tea-making and pillow arranging skills
exemplary and the preschoolers high-fived him.
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY:
Helping out with feeding dogs, cats, pigs and hens. Throwing balls
for dogs, stroking cats and assisting in the castration of calves.
FARMING: Bringing in
the hay. We had a lot of visitors that day and Bert made them all go
to the hayfield with them. The baler couldn't keep up with them.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE: Cleaned, sanded and varnished my shoe shelf. Removed the stairs and landing carpet using his bare hands. These
were the same hands that Bert had said were 'all soft and girly.'
Folded carpet and removed it for disposal then hoovered stairs and
landing without being asked.
HORTICULTURE: Wheeled
barrow loads of well rotted manure 'til the cows came home.
Literally.
COFFEE: All the time.
Whenever we wanted it.
CONCLUSION: An
excellent student and a wonderful Godson who blesses our life.
4 comments:
LOL, an outstanding report and kudos to the young man.
I passed those kudos on, Brighid.
An 'A' Star pupil for sure.
That"A" earns a wow from me.
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