Where to begin today...

There were 3 Hollywood deaths this week and we gave honor to them all in our own twisted, humorous way. Our Superintendent was greeted this morning with a "Heeeeeeere's Eddie!" Ed McMahon himself could not have done it better, right Ed? (More on the other 2 recognitions in a moment, but first, what did we accomplish today?)

Let me state that it was HOT again today. Seems like the weather is either hot or rainy, or both, these days. I guess that's what the summers in Florida are like, right? Superintendent Ed, Frank, Russell and I were there first and were joined later by Joan and Mark. If you were just casually observing the work of today you might not think we did much. But you would be...... wrong! We did get 1 full sheet of the 4X8 siding on the back of the house. It's going to take some time now whenever we're going to have to cut out for electrical outlets, pipes and wires. Maybe if we weren't so particular and perfectionistic (read me, I!) we could move with more speed. (I may be more precise and therefore slower, but at least I was willing and able to work longer than you old guys!!!) We also got all the trim boards cut and nailed up on the front of the house so whenever we get back to doing the lap siding there on the front we can move right on along!

Nancy and Amanda delivered our lunch today; mostly delivered, not completely prepared. Thanks for the food goes to Kathy and the Wednesday night crew who fixed the meatball subs and shared the extras with us for today. Thank you Kathy for the food, and thanks Nancy for the reheating and all the extras... the fruit and the drinks and the ICE!!!

There were suggestions today that we should have had a couple of contests today (in recognition of the other 2 deaths): a Farrah Fawcett look alike contest (o.k. everyone, I KNOW you have one of those wigs stashed away somewhere in your closet). The other was that we have a Deacon Moon Walking contest in honor of Michael Jackson. Frank also must have mentioned a dozen times today that what we needed on the worksite was a radio so that we could listen to Thriller and every other album that Michael Jackson recorded. (Sorry Frank.) By the way, Frank, transistor radios are out now-a-days. And don't you have an iPod? I actually would have loved to have seen that, Deacons in Farrah Fawcett wigs doing the moon walk like Michael Jackson; aahhh, I can visualize it now.

Speaking of Frank, he tried to do his best Ron imitation at lunch today. In fact, he looks down-right comfortable in that chair with his feet propped up! (Sshhhh. I think we're keeping him from his afternoon nap.) Seriously though, thanks for your help, Frank.

Byron, not sure if you will be reading the Blog while you're away but you are testing our ability to keep some commandments. We envy you and we are jealous of your time away and the cool weather where you are.

Tomorrow, Saturday, is another work day. Frank and I will be unavailable in the morning but Superintendent Ed will be there along with a couple of others that I know about, so if you can join us, someone will be there all day. From here on out, the more hands we have, the faster it will go. If you are interested and able to help, please keep checking this blog for a schedule and/or call Ed or Doug. See you all tomorrow afternoon.