Saturday, June 18, 2011

Stats for the day:

·         5743 steps (on pedometer)

·         109°F in one of the hot springs in Pagosa Springs, CO

So, today is a bit of vacation while I’m on this trip.  We had a lazy morning talking and sipping tea in the beautiful Colorado air.  This project continues to involve, and there several off-shoots in the planning stages.  I think I’ll try to do a short, quick, fun “adult math” class one evening, maybe in conjunction with the local brewery in Weston.  And, I’m brainstorming a “math camp” to have in the summers.  There may even be another speaking engagement in the future.

 Diana, my mom, and I headed to Pagosa Springs, CO to go to The Springs (hot springs).  I spent the afternoon moving from one hot spring pool to the next, each a slightly different temperature.  It was extremely relaxing, and while we were there, I talk with a few individuals about my project (one was even a junior high science teacher).  The excitement about what this project could do is growing! 

And, Matt arrived!  So, “we” now includes Matt, my mom, and me.

Math thoughts for today:

·         Temperatures of hot springs

·         Cone shape of sulfur buildup

Shout-outs:

·         Dr. Townsley and Dr. Shull: A Ph.D. program is working itself sooner and sooner into my plans and goals.