....and the fun continues....
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| Claudia, our go-to-it girl |
30% chance of showers. High in the mid 20s. Should be a productive day after yesterday's rain delay.
The corrugated metal covering did it's job with far less bailing required and work resumed in the pit.
The rest of us set about our tasks as if we had never stopped, working away like a well oiled machine.
We had four masons with us today which required a hectic JIT delivery of mortar and block to each.
[JIT= "just in time" for those unfamiliar with material delivery protocols]
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| Barb [foreground] grouting - Wendy, [background] receiving instruction from one of the masons. |
Some hauled block to the masons, some hauled mortar to the masons, some mixed the mortar and others [myself included] busied ourselves with grouting. Then, of course, there was Bob and his crew....his pit getting deeper and deeper.
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What's cuter than a 2 year old boy playing with mud?
I ask you?....so many fond memories of my messy youth!!
Kids today just don't know what they are missing!!
[but I digress yet again!]
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| Bob in his burrow |
I brought along my iPhone and connected it to some speakers that I purchased prior to the trip.
I thought it would be nice to have some tunes to work by and indeed it was well received.
Special thanks go out to my daughter, Eden, who, on my home computer, downloaded gigs [literally] of Latino music which I loaded onto the iPod. Many of the team were unfamiliar with the various styles of Latino music..."reggae" yes, but not reggaeton, or "cumbia" or the variations that make up "salsa"....anyway, the music was welcome and enjoyed by both cultures.
We worked away, chatting, joking, and listening to the music when suddenly it was announced that we had reached a seminal moment.
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| L-R...Andre, Bob, Jen, Kevin, Marvin |
....woo hoo!!!!!
Is that not the most satisfied grin on Bobs face?
Most of us, at some point, had a hand in the excavation. In my case at the very beginning and very briefly.
Bob, Kevin and Marvin bore the brunt of that particular project.....but all were in agreement that it really was Bobs baby! Now it's time to set the brick lining.
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| ...a good days work! |
The rain managed to hold off until it was time to clean up anyway and we left feeling like today was indeed, a very productive day.
Time to shower and get ready for a dinner out.
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| ...lining the pit with bricks |
Those at home will recognize this as the same as "Boa Nova" in Kitchener.
Originally from Brazil, it is a typical buffet except the various meat dishes, and there are a lot, are served at your plate, presented and carved off a sword like skewer.
This method of service was kept secret from the tribe and all were surprised and impressed.
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| Rodezio style dinning |
My name is Dan ....and it just gets better and better.
Yeah Eden!!! You waited this long to bring out the tunes!!! Happy they were enjoyed....
ReplyDeletethe progress looks fabulous, especially the like the little one "playing in the muck"....sweet....great job on the pit.....wish I could have gone to that restaurant being a carnivore and all....pleased to see that Bob in his hole has progressed to Bob in his "burrow"...GO BOB GO!!!! There needs to be a
Canadian flag placed deep in that burrow!!!...well appears you are "all caught up now in your blogging business"..now is time for fun, rest, getting ready to roll up another great experience with what appears to be awesome people.....""a Well oiled machine""....can't wait to hear the stories "live and in play by play"...{{{more hugs}}...ME
What fantastic progress!! The house is really taking shape. I can see where windows and doors will be!!! I can only imagine the mounting excitement and gratitude of Alixie and her family as their home takes shape and dreams come true! It is sad that her husband and other children are too far away to share in this most wonderful and exciting time in their lives.
ReplyDeleteAs well, I can imagine the pride the build team has to be experiencing as they tackle each new project and see things take shape....like Bob and his septic pit, he'll have a story to tell his corporate law buddies on his return. Amazing people, all of you!
Even the "wee one" is participating! Perhaps a budding mason!?!
Good God! Poisonous snakes, yes I understood that as plural...in a water filled hole...I'd be running, screaming! Brave builders.
If I might pose a question....what happens if the house isn't finished at the end of the allotted time frame for the project?
Sounds like you are having a fabulous time,building with gusto, seeing lots of attractions, enjoying great food, wine and company!
Thank you for giving us (me & Sue)the website. Thanks for blogging so diligently, so that people like myself can live vicariously through your experiences. I'm soaking it up and learning new things everyday! So inspirational. Oh so many things I want to ask about.....lol.
Joc
Thought I'd add a comment to let you know that I've been faithfully following your build. Very impressed with everyone in attendance and what's been accomplished.
ReplyDeleteHere's my question -- why have you been hogging all the blog dear brother or it is that the others are blogshy?
After all, having grown up along side your digressing self I was hoping to hear some refreshing observations from other team members.
However, good job everyone.
Love from the blogmeisters ls
Thank you Dan for your observations on this very important mission.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your style of writing. Keep it up!
My name is Maria...and I'm from the right coast (NS)
well your fan club is growing!!! Hi Diane ( from Darlene....we have yet to meet) and Maria my Blogmeister friend and writer of the the "Right Coast"!!!! Great feedback Dan!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats everyone on a fantastic project!!!
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