Today, we worked on the septic system (digging a trench for the pipe from the house to the tank and sealing the interior of the concrete block septic tank), removal of some interior structures and removal of exterior paint. The day started out rainy (again) but turned into blue skies in the late afternoon (before saying good bye with a quick shower as we packed up our tools for the day).
Ellen and I dug out the trench for the pipe, which will run from the house (kitchen and bathroom) to the septic tank, after Jan, the rockstar, smashed his way through the rocks in the hillside. Susan expertly back-filled the tank as we went along.
It may not be the Walk of Fame, but my handprints will forever be on the septic tank wall in Vieiros.
The Tuff Chix gloves save the day again, as they protect Amanda's hands from the dangers of stripping paint off the stucco on the front of the house. Using chisels, fingernails and our hands, we are slowly removing the latex paint used on the front of the house. This activity is making us all much more appreciative of modern wonders such as Zip Strip, mineral spirits and sandblasting.
Clint continued to show us how much he likes sledgehammers and demolition today, helping to remove one interior wall and a kitchen hood/chimney. Don't worry, there will be more to do tomorrow, Clint!
This is a picture of the matriarch of the house talking with the Habitat engineer in the former kitchen. Because this is a rehab, we are doing a lot of demolition and such before they can start to build out the interior of the new home.
Today's long distance dedications goes out to MaPS (RAC and Talent Management). And remember Feedback Frank - keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.
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