First Day of Work

Introduction
Our group got the first taste of "the experience". Twenty one people, working from 9 till nearly 5, on four different houses. From windows to tiling, the whole group went to work.

Group 1
Alec K., Ray L., Micheal, and Jim K. cleaned out Ms. Ruby Bradeford's home. Her tiles are moldy, their were exterior light problems, and a number of other problems. After working hard in the morning, she offered them a full meal of pork chops and mashed potatoes. At the end of the day, they've cleaned up and tore out the old tiles - as well as re-wired the outdoor lights and hung the large 5 foot mirrors.



Group 2
Ms. Paula house had cracked windows held up with strips of duct tape. Micheal B., Edna R., Mitchell W., Wes M., and the Spences. We replaced four interior sliding and a humongous living room windows.





Group 3
Norm, Scott, Jim Z., Deanna L. were assigned to Ruth's house. Caulking, electrical work, and installing a 36 inch door into a 34 inch opening was all done. The door created a mass of engineering headaches, but was unavoidable due to lack of materials.

Group 4
Last but not least, Casey and Kelly S., Jay P., and David H. worked on the final house. They hung 3 doors, did sheet rock work, and put on the first coat of mud.



End of the Day
We ended with a trip to Sonic Restaurant for shakes and some fellowship.

It was discovered that Edna had developed a black eye from a caulking gun that had fallen from a latter. She assures us she doesn't feel a thing and is still excited to go back to work on Monday.


After Sonic, a card game was held in one of the tents. Those not involved in the game were either taking it easy, in conversation with other members, or typing up a blog entry.