Camp Showers - a growth mindset-hammock musings pt2

I regret not taking a picture inside the showers at the past campsite. Whoa! Whoa! What kind of blog is this.....?
I'm sorry, you're right, I only have one regret in life and that wasn't it. And I meant the shower knobs.

I have had the pleasure of being in two different states, at two different campsites the past two weekends.  Camp with me as we explore the shower knobs on a growth mindset journey. Huh? Don't worry, just follow along.....

Campsite A, in Appleton Wisconsin had plush lawns, a solar heated pool, sand volleyball court, paved basketball hoop and a camp store that sold, well a little bit of everything. The bathrooms were not disappointing either, they came with their permanently wet and slightly muddy floors with just the right amount of shower cleaner/mildew scent. However, on the first night of showers, one of the boys sprinted back asking for quarters?
Huh? This momma isn't going to be fooled by free quarters.... For real though, a little quarter machine turned on the hot water for a good three minutes. This would present a clear challenge alone for my youngest two (but not the focus of this blog). I too experienced the 3 min shower.

Fast forward to this July 4th weekend, as we returned to a familiar campground in Stillwater, KY. Less manicured lawns, grassy areas for volleyball/soccer/basketball, but adjacent to a creek for canoeing and fishing. So a different draw of activities, and yet the same shower smell and creepy crawlies. BUT these showers require one hand on the knob at all times to keep the water flowing. Nice hot water, but not constant flow.

So a) pay 25c for limited time, hot water shower that allows you to use both hands for your cleaning needs
Or b) shower for as long as you want , for free, as long as you can give up one hand, for ease of use.

I know what most of you are thinking -easy, pick b). Get fully wet and then lather up, get fully wet to rinse and done. Ah yes, thank you, simple. Except when you release the faucet the hot water turns off ....ah huh!

So what does this have to do with a growth mindset?/Anyone read the book and want to comment?

My thoughts as a comment in a week or so. You first!

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