I got an email from Delaware North's HR asking if I would like to work this summer until the store closes. I accepted the offer and we agreed that my contract would be from July 20th to October 19th 2026. October 19th is when the store officially closes. I am looking forward to this contract, as I need to get out of Indiana's heat and humidity. I also am looking forward to seeing my Yellowstone friends again. My contract will be to work at the grocery store the Old Faithful General Store. I will be once again working for Ron, who I have worked for the past 7 times I have been assigned to grocery. From what I hear the store and the dorms have been undergoing some major renovations. The renovations are on going with the dorms, but have been mostly completed in the store.
From what I hear the dorm changes have been progressing slowly and several things that help make living there have not been completed yet. The rooms have been updated with new furniture, new light fixtures, three prong electric outlets, and new twin mattresses. I have asked and was assured that I should have a room to myself when I arrive, which makes me very happy. I have said this before in another blog post, but I would rather stay and close the store that arrive in April to open the store. There is just too much snow still around in April and May to be able to hike like I like to do on my day off. I also like to see the park change from fall to winter and I am a cold weather person too.
I will be heading out bright and early July 17th following my usual route with stops in Iowa, Rapid City, and Bozeman. I will drive from Bozeman to Delaware North HR to begin my on boarding. I have heard it through the grapevine that I will be required to attended alcohol training again. I have taken the training in the past and passed with flying colors and I see no reason to have to sit through it again, but HR is calling the shots.
I will attempt to blog once a week on my days off to keep those at home informed and entertained.
