Man - if we can make it through this thing without killing each other...
Jack jokes at the end of each day, "Nobody died. It was a good day." I used to think he was kidding. I'm really not so sure. The days are long and hot, and the work is hard and tedious. We're making great progress, and we are probably only a day or so from the end, but tempers are getting a little short. I absolutely understand why. If we can only just hold off from complete anarchy for a couple of more days...
I talked to Dan Carter, the foreman of the construction project who has been fabulous at helping us with traffic control (setting cones, clearing lanes, etc.). He said that he hates working on Sundays, because that's when he goes to church. I told him to pray for us while we worked. He laughed, said that he already has been, that I need to realize that I am a blessed man! I'll take all the help we can get, divine or otherwise.
Well, we made the Knoxville News Sentinel today - front page, HUGE picture above AND below the fold! Great story. Everyone looked fabulous - and busy! Check it out online - www.knoxnews.com.
Should be a wonderful day tomorrow, after a good night's sleep, looking forward to no rain, and the possibility of actually finishing! If we don't finish tomorrow, then it will only be a few hours on Sunday.
This is truly unbelievable.
Mike
We gambled a bit the other day and painted when it was real cloudy. It went great for a while, then it started to rain. Kinda gooped up the paint that hadn't dried, and we had to wash that part off and touch it up. Not too bad, actually.
When you go up in a lift, you have to wear a harness. And you have to get trained to wear it, as well. Welcome to the class.
These harnesses are supposed to "arrest" you when (if) you fall. There is a rigorous testing procedure for each unit. Only for those of brave hearts.
Twyla, just giving it her all on the lift. Her first time, and she's a real espert already. At riding, not driving. Those honors go to Loralei.
Great shot of all of us working together. It really is a sight to behold.
Catch a few winks anywhere you can. It was a cool and overcast day, until the sun came out. Mickie said that she felt like a cat laying in the warmth.
I TOLD you she was back! And she's still wearing the same clothes she left in! I think Jack needs to take his Mom shopping every once in a while - just for paint clothes!
Jack jokes at the end of each day, "Nobody died. It was a good day." I used to think he was kidding. I'm really not so sure. The days are long and hot, and the work is hard and tedious. We're making great progress, and we are probably only a day or so from the end, but tempers are getting a little short. I absolutely understand why. If we can only just hold off from complete anarchy for a couple of more days...
I talked to Dan Carter, the foreman of the construction project who has been fabulous at helping us with traffic control (setting cones, clearing lanes, etc.). He said that he hates working on Sundays, because that's when he goes to church. I told him to pray for us while we worked. He laughed, said that he already has been, that I need to realize that I am a blessed man! I'll take all the help we can get, divine or otherwise.
Well, we made the Knoxville News Sentinel today - front page, HUGE picture above AND below the fold! Great story. Everyone looked fabulous - and busy! Check it out online - www.knoxnews.com.
Should be a wonderful day tomorrow, after a good night's sleep, looking forward to no rain, and the possibility of actually finishing! If we don't finish tomorrow, then it will only be a few hours on Sunday.
This is truly unbelievable.
Mike
We gambled a bit the other day and painted when it was real cloudy. It went great for a while, then it started to rain. Kinda gooped up the paint that hadn't dried, and we had to wash that part off and touch it up. Not too bad, actually.
When you go up in a lift, you have to wear a harness. And you have to get trained to wear it, as well. Welcome to the class.
These harnesses are supposed to "arrest" you when (if) you fall. There is a rigorous testing procedure for each unit. Only for those of brave hearts.
Twyla, just giving it her all on the lift. Her first time, and she's a real espert already. At riding, not driving. Those honors go to Loralei.
Great shot of all of us working together. It really is a sight to behold.
Catch a few winks anywhere you can. It was a cool and overcast day, until the sun came out. Mickie said that she felt like a cat laying in the warmth.
I TOLD you she was back! And she's still wearing the same clothes she left in! I think Jack needs to take his Mom shopping every once in a while - just for paint clothes!
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