Incredible people... special city!

For the first time, all eleven of us were on time for our 7:30 AM devotion and we were EARLY on the JOB, before 8 AM! Our day ran just past 4:00 and we accomplished a lot in those eight hours!

First thing we were split into two groups and Laura G, Dawn, Pat and Carol worked on painting, sanding and painting interior baseboards... outside in the SHADE and the BREEZE! The rest of us were in the "light blue" house, continuing the painting we started yesterday. Billie and Robin "owned" the upstairs - they even attempted to "brand" the subfloor with a Tarheel and Tiger Paw signature. Billie somehow reached the ceiling and walls of the stairwell! Laura J and Stevie completed their first floor bedroom, little ventilation, lots of conversation and work! Judy, Libba and Page caught all the angles of the living area, bathroom, laundry room and hallway, ensuring no spot went unprimed or unpainted, twice!

Today, Teresa, soon to be owner of the home that we worked on earlier in the week, joined us for much of the day. She is looking forward to moving her two children into the Ferry Place development late this summer. Laura, another WONDERFUL volunteer from St Charles Avenue Presbyterian, brought us iced coffee around 11:00 AM ... a welcome boost, both the caffeine and the cold refreshment! Our lunch once again came from the Loaves and Fishes ministry.

As the day began to wind down, and we emptied the 5 gallon buckets of paint we were using, Jeremy lured us to the outside for several "sawing" lessons... skills we apparently will need for Friday's upcoming trim work!?!? Several of us took turns on the chop saw and jig saw and we also learned the basics of using a circular saw. We are ready for those long and short cuts of the baseboards and even the window sills ... Friday will be different and fun!

Our dinner tonight was at the home of Sam and Pat Rosamond. A delicious meatloaf, made with beef and veal, accompanied by a great salad, green beans, brownies and a lemon pound cake for dessert. We have enjoyed all the homes and St Charles Avenue hosts ... what a warm welcome we have had, every evening!

Hoping for another good night's sleep tonight, as the heat does not let up and we have much more to get done. "Our" projects are really taking shape and we are anxious to get as much done as possible before we have to leave. What incredible people... what a special city!