Our day begins once again as we stumble down to breakfast at 5:30 a.m. and begin that routine: bus to the worksite, gather the tools and begin working. this is one of those "key" days with specific goal of finishing the walls and getting the mortar in place to set-up overnight. We're happy to report....mission accomplished.
Views include:
1. Homeowner Tatiya with Habitat's Doug and the Paterson crew.2. Peter and Pam assigned to the block and mortar detail at which they have indeed become proficient. In fact, there is a rumor that they will soon be opening a shop in northern NJ.
3. Craig has been busy these two days mixing mortar and learning the recipe and technique from "Supermanny" one of the Central Georgia team working on our house. Craig is getting good at this and aspires to become a "Supercraig". When not at the mortar station, he can be found walking around the site.
5. And, Nancy when not busy doing the block and mortar, can be found off capturing the celebrity couple. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, along with a contingent of secret service and other security personnel, are on the site every day, even in this hot weather. A security officer allowed me to take long distance zoom photos of them wearing their trademark red neckerchiefs as they work together on the outside kitchen of house #41.
Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteEllie
So the weather must be cooler as Craig's in a black long-sleeve shirt! Progress looks great. You are all an inspiration to us.
ReplyDeleteAny gatherings in the evening or are people too tired to do much socializing?
Finally, to Nancy and Craig -- look for Mark Scott from Bay St. Louis, MS who is a crew leader at your site -- don't know the house number, but hope you can find him to say "hi."
Barb
Hi to all of the Paterson crew! It looks like you are all working hard and making much progress. I am inspired by you and the beautiful work that you do. I look forward to tomorrow's pics.
ReplyDeleteBabette (Bill's sister)