Despite being a federal organization, the Portland District of the US Army Corps of Engineers chose to create a whimsical calendar that is free to download.
Along the Columbia, Willamette, and Rogue rivers in Oregon, these enormous cats interact with the dams and other structures. This project’s explanations for each month are funny, proving that engineers do, after all, have a terrific sense of humor.
The calendar for 2023 is available for download and printing here.
More info: usace.contentdm.oclc.org
What the Hills Creek is THAT in January 2023?
Welcome to the first page of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ calendar for 2023. Prepare to smile as you organize your days! With its creative quotation selection, this calendar not only keeps your schedule in good shape but also dishes up some fun and knowledge:
“Gosh, this stinkin’ cat shows up whenever the Hills Creek reservoir is low!
We see it now; the intake structure is a fantastic scratching post. Okay, but it still has work to do. An intake structure is an opening that permits water to safely enter through adam via the powerhouse, the regulating outlet, or, in the case of Hills Creek, occasionally both.
This dam, which is upstream from the Oregon community of Oakridge, is frequently used as a PG-rated swear word.
Cats in February 2023? CATS!!
With its accompanying quotes, this calendar may make you smile and feel inspired.
“Cats, they’re not toys!
Well, there are two new vacancies if anyone is interested.
March 2023 | This kitten is so cute, for the love of Green Peter
It stands out for its ingenuity:
I really hope Green Peter Dam isn’t destroyed.
April 2023 | If cats were huge, this picture would actually exist
Giant kittens and cat-related quotations may be found throughout this calendar, adding a little comedy to even the most boring tasks:
Let’s face it, if cats were enormous, this picture would actually exist.
May 2023 | When this enormous cat appeared, we felt pressure to please it
These are some funny puns about cats destroying the engineering industry:
The John Day Dam navigation lock recently hosted some rappel training and recertification exercises for the special operations rope squad of the Oregon State Police, which were awesome.
Up to the appearance of this enormous cat, we would not attempt to down the 100-foot wall on our own. We then had the urge to impress it.
June 2023 | Cat? Cat??! CAT!!
Also, their charming utilization of cats’ inherent traits and behaviors may add a dash of fun to your schedule:
“Ah. Nothing will rock you to sleep like 60,000 cubic feet of water each second.
Now, the cat is officially out for the count. This is a TON of water, to put it mildly.
July 2023: If I am seated, I am!
On the July 2023 calendar page, there is a remark that reads, “We’d do it, too, if we were a cat.”
July 2023 | I became an excavator because they told me I could be anything
The amusing saying from August encourages you to embrace your inner cat:
“Cat, you can be whatever you want to be. Maintain the dream.
Keep South Jetty secure for us, okay? Our contractors who are assisting us in repairing South Jetty have just finished their season’s work.
Awaiting you in May 2024.
September 2023 | Recognize that you want to hang this photo on your wall
The people who design calendars frequently adopt a lighthearted attitude, making jokes:
The renowned towers at the John Day Dam navigation lock are visible here.
Well… They are well-known to us, at least.
October 2023 | You might get knocked over by a big cat
They ensure that you not only keep organized but also have fun by using comedy to convey crucial information:
Avoid stepping out into jetties, especially during king tides (the highest tides of the year.
On a jetty, a variety of risks await you, including powerful waves, slick rock surfaces, and holes you could fall into.
Furthermore, a huge cat could appear and knock you into the might. The likelihood of it occurring is extremely remote.
November 2023 | A cat perched atop a fish ladder
This calendar beautifully depicts cats and their everyday routines:
That’s quite standard, isn’t it?
December 2023 | You must leave when you must
With a brilliant selection of statements stressing their mischievous and carefree character, the calendar’s makers jokingly remind us that cats do whatever they want, whenever they want:
“Even if you’re in the Rogue River Basin at Elk Creek Dam.
Cat, do your thing. Just take a quick peek here.
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