Workin Man

Wednesday we got some more work done on the garage, although the day was cut short again by rain. There is still work to be done on the roof, but I am optimistic that we can finish it by the end of today, if the weather gives us a hand. So far, the construction has been very interesting to watch and be a part of. One of the first times I helped out, I saw a guy holding up an extension ladder while someone else climbed up, carrying one end of a huge iron cross beam. The welder that Walter, the head guy, is using (a Miller by the way, made in Appleton, WI!) has a custom power cord that is a mix of other cables spliced together to make it longer, with the splices simply rapped in electrical tape, and in places the bare wire is showing. It is also wired straight into the circuit box. But, hey, it all works! Once we finished working, I had the rest of the day until dinner to chill. That is the nice thing about staying back at the Villa to work; there can be downtime to relax, especially when there are only one or two groups down here. Of course, the trade-off is that the work is not quite as hands-on with outreach type ministries. Once dinner rolled around, I helped get some stuff ready, including cutting up some limes with a steak knife. Is there anything better to use for those? After dinner, I helped clean up a bit before Jose and his wife took us home.