last push

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[OT from cottage renovations]

our last day was another big push.  though we did end up leaving plenty of things for following groups to do, that was within both plan and expectation and we were well pleased with the amount that got done. 

(click through these thumbnails for higher resolution images)

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Vancleave, MS

routine facility cleaning tasks are assigned to each volunteer group and rotated throughout the week.  this morning was our group's turn to look after the hallways (or to take a picture of the activity in lieu of doing anything). 

mopping the hallways: Ruben and Violet

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Gautier, MS

the days are not without their moments of humour.  down at the job site this morning started off with a reminder that it's an excellent idea to secure the bucket against torque when mixing grout. 

splat!


pastor Judy grouting


hanging cabinets

no, Ed isn't hitting Ruben on the back of his head with a hammer; it's aimed at a shim. 

image: Judy Smith Young

Ed and another volunteer holding up a hanging cabinet



birthday boy David prepping wallboard for a splice


Ridge, casting a larger than life shadow

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we're tired as heck and our working clothes are filthy, but it's a good tired and good dirt.  it was remarked that many of us came "pre injured" but for the most part we were able to work safely, with only one cut needing a bandage, one trip to the local Doc-in-the-box and one person who was invalided out for a half day. 

further artsy images were collected over the course of yesterday; they will follow in a separate post some time tomorrow.