Frostbit

Day 77, 2nd Vocational Training Day--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


It has been snowing all day and it hasn't reached above 32 degrees. I was not prepared today. We had to stand outside and make sure that all the machines were running. This means doing your five fluid checks; diesel fluid, engine oil, transmission oil, hydraulic oil, and coolant. Then we had to climb up, sit in an open cab (or a closed one with no heater), then pray the engine starts, and turn the key. If the engine starts then you get to sit in the cold for 10 - 15 min and warm it up. If not, then you get to climb down, diagnose the problem, and fix it. No breaks, no warm ups, just outside all day. I was not wearing enough layers and my legs are frostbitten. Since the warehouse is out of long underwear, I'm going to wear pajamas, sweats, and jeans tomorrow. I am NOT going to freeze my ass off for eight hours again.