07/04/2026
The temp was predicted to still be high after patrol started last night, so instead of trying to haul ourselves around on foot with heavy gear and hot uniforms, we picked to stock a couple coolers with ice and water in the afternoon, then drive out together and stop where we usually meet some groups of folks staying outside to offer icy cold water, tootsie pops, and snacks.
It was a good night of fellowship with the team, and people were pretty happy to have a cold drink as they got ready for the night ahead.
Ellie was a bit confused to hop in the car instead of walking up the hill, but she decided it was a pretty good patrol even though the huminz were being weird. She did her usual greeting work in the park and 2 people thanked us for bringing her to brighten their day.