Dog Days at Caliber
By Mikena Albers, Account Assistant
Shorter hours, sand volleyball league, and meeting on patios are what Caliber summers are made of.
Since this is the first summer that a few of us are celebrating with Caliber, I had a few hard-hitting questions for the team (knowing what flavor of ice cream everyone orders is IMPORTANT). It was also a fun way to get to know how everyone spends the best season of the year.
Strawberry, chocolate, vanilla or twist?
Tiffany: Strawberry and vanilla twist
Mikena: Strawberry
Mandy: Vanilla
Brad: Chocolate
Casey: Chocolate and vanilla twist
Jenny: Chocolate and vanilla twist
Kelly: Strawberry and vanilla twist
Kristene: Most days it’s chocolate, unless I’m at B&G Milkyway, then it’s strawberry or the highway.
What’s your favorite summer activity?
Tiffany: Being outside! Kayaking, although I haven’t had a chance to go yet this year.
Mikena: Drinking mojitos on an outdoor patio
Mandy: I can’t pick one – Hiking, boating and laying in my hammock
Brad: Walleye management
Casey: Golf, being outdoors in general with the family
Jenny: Hiking and gardening
Kelly: Hanging out with my kids and volleyball
Kristene: Eating ice cream, sometimes I take short breaks.
What’s the most unusual summer job you’ve ever had?
Tiffany: I worked in a corn field, also worked in a corn dog stand, you can pick which is more unusual.
Mikena: I nannied an 11-year-old kid that said a max of ten words to me all summer. That’s pretty unusual, right?
Mandy: Worked at a vinyl and graphics shop one summer and helped wrap race cars, trucks and other vehicles.
Brad: Stunt show roadie
Casey: I worked in a golf warehouse for one summer. That job was tough on the paycheck.
Jenny: I assembled lamps at a new Hobby Lobby.
Kristene: It’s probably not unusual in the midwest, but de-tasseling corn was my job for one long week.
Finish this sentence: Summer is _______
Tiffany: The happiest time of the year. I tend see friends and extended family more, and I spend my time outside soaking up that vitamin C!
Mikena: Bliss.
Mandy: The best.
Brad: Short…enjoy it!
Casey: That magical season that makes you forget about winter for a bit.
Jenny: Humid
Kelly: All about outdoor activities
Kristene: After spring and before fall.
And finally, the most frequently asked question of summer – burger or brat?
Tiffany: Brat
Mikena: I spend 90% of my life daydreaming about the pineapple brats from HyVee
Mandy: Burger all the way
Brad: Two of each please
Casey: I won’t refuse either
Jenny: Brat – but most importantly the relish.
Kelly: Burger
Kristene: Burger, I don’t like being called a brat