Great Progress today on all 3 houses!!!!
Lots of new skills were learned today. No major accidents to report with the exception of Peg's mishap with the simplest of tools, a screwdriver. However she is handy with a pneumatic stapler. The shoot off was a not an approved game by the safety team but enjoyed by Linda, Anita & Laura. We also learned it's a putty knife not a spatula, Linda!
Today as you may well know was Martin Luther King Day and there was a parade in town that a few of us got a chance to go see. There were 3 marching bands, lots of church groups, horses and dance moves that are beyond our expertise. It has been a ghost town the first couple of days and it was great to see so many local people enjoying the day. We made out with lots of beads and lots of candy.
Vicente's name still seems to be a challenge for some, we won't mention any names, Sara. Names seem to be a bit of an issue with the groups, about everyone here has a new version of their name.
Noon lunch is still not exciting enough for some of our men. How were the ribs and BBQ after lunch Patrick, Red and Vicente??? The rest of house 1 got a taste and now sandwiches just don't cut it anymore.
Today's afternoon desert per Jon's request were mini M&M's - Thanks Laura who by the way has been to Lowe's so often she's on a first name basis with most of the staff.
We met 2 men today that we asked if they were working on their own home and offered to help. They said they were taking care of everything and said no thank you. It's great to see people taking pride in rebuilding their homes and community. It's a humbling experience to be a part of that process.
Tonight as we drove home in the fog that seemed to linger all day, we felt tired yet exhilarated about our accomplishments.
We'll post picture tomorrow with updates on our houses, pictures of the parade, and other sights we encounter.
Today as you may well know was Martin Luther King Day and there was a parade in town that a few of us got a chance to go see. There were 3 marching bands, lots of church groups, horses and dance moves that are beyond our expertise. It has been a ghost town the first couple of days and it was great to see so many local people enjoying the day. We made out with lots of beads and lots of candy.
Vicente's name still seems to be a challenge for some, we won't mention any names, Sara. Names seem to be a bit of an issue with the groups, about everyone here has a new version of their name.
Noon lunch is still not exciting enough for some of our men. How were the ribs and BBQ after lunch Patrick, Red and Vicente??? The rest of house 1 got a taste and now sandwiches just don't cut it anymore.
Today's afternoon desert per Jon's request were mini M&M's - Thanks Laura who by the way has been to Lowe's so often she's on a first name basis with most of the staff.
We met 2 men today that we asked if they were working on their own home and offered to help. They said they were taking care of everything and said no thank you. It's great to see people taking pride in rebuilding their homes and community. It's a humbling experience to be a part of that process.
Tonight as we drove home in the fog that seemed to linger all day, we felt tired yet exhilarated about our accomplishments.
We'll post picture tomorrow with updates on our houses, pictures of the parade, and other sights we encounter.
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