Thursday, February 28, 2013

Getting into the groove

Tuesday dawned way too early for those of us with more than one chore on the morning chart. We dove right in and knocked them out and headed to the job sites. Today we will take a look at Team Frank who is working on the house owned by Ms. Elvira.


It's a nice brick house that took 6 feet of water during the storm.


Ms. Elvira is a very sweet woman with lots of wonderful stories and has tremendous faith that helped her survive the ordeal she went through during Hurricane Katrina.

Inside there is a lot of work to be done on the second floor.


The master bedroom is ready for the new bamboo floors.



Julie and Nicole begin laying the floor while Frank and George finish painting the ceilings.



After a few detailed instructions from our site manager Thomas, the teams are redivided.



George joins Nicole to work on the master bedroom



She really is getting into the swing of things.



The smaller front bedroom is also ready for bamboo.



Frank and Julie team up to tackle that room....



While Ray keeps busy cutting boards for both rooms.



Even the ladies wanted to help, but mostly...



They just hung out with Pdah on Team Mischief. 



They spend lots of time supervising.



By the end of the work day...



Both rooms are half complete.



Pdah was happy to be back in his special seat.



and anxious for George to get him back to camp.



We still can't figure out how Z-X got so dirty when the only thing she was up to all day was a bit of mischief.

Wednesday was a very busy day, more to come...

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Camp at last!

We all arrived safely at camp on Sunday,
some a bit later than others.
Upon our arrival we noticed a few things had changed...


The lunch prep room has been given a sprucing up...




even the chore chart has been moved.



the kitchen has added a pass through window,
some cabinets and a little color as well.



Now you can see the little worker bees in action.



There's a nice new TV in the common room...



and more color on the walls.



We began our week with a brief orientation and 
received our work assignments.




Team Tom headed to their house on Duels
for a bit of exterior work.



Joan always puts her best foot forward when working



And the new Project Homecoming spokeswomen are...



Tom gives Nicole a few brief instructions...



and she is soon working that saw!



The ladies are up to their chins in paint and caulk.



Time to powder some noses.



Tom is so thrilled about the brand new saw that he gives
it a salute and Tony just can't stop smiling!



Meanwhile, Team Frank enjoyed a little
lunch break at the taco truck



before beginning dinner prep



Many hand make light work.



and a little cancan just keeps the mood light!

Stay tuned for Team Frank at work, Second line in Jackson Square and find out what exactly team testosterone is up to


Monday, February 25, 2013

Finally back to NOLA!

After almost a year we headed back to New Orleans for another mission trip.



One of the most important things to do when traveling a long distance on a mission trip,
 is to take along a few good friends,,,,,,



of various shapes and sizes....


Even when good friends aren't able to come, they are often with us in spirit.


I like my men like I like my peppers, 
hot and spicy!


One of these things is not like the others....



Hello and welcome to Columbia, TN...



Poor sweet Merna doesn't know what to think,
first Z gets toasted...



then she gets herself trashed!



Ruthie loves the choice in coffees this morning.



P'dah and Merna decide to chill out for a bit.



P'dah likes healthy snacks while on the road.



Look Ruthie I found an old coffee grinder for you.



That's okay Z, we found some other cool old junk!




and we got us a man!



Too bad Joanie already called dibbs!



You need someone your own size.



Look what someone planted here!



It only seems natural.



Never mess with Z!


 

We enjoyed the scenery along the drive...



and found a great deal for lunch...



Ruthie really liked the restroom.



OH MY GOODNESS WE ARE ALMOST THERE!
DID Y'ALL SEE THAT WILD PIG JUST GRAZING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD?


WELCOME TO....


to be continued...