Work week in review

8-15 thru 8-18-06
A variety of tasks and excursions fill each day, among them creating a master schedule of activites for the project I'll be leading here, determining volunteer/tool/contractor and other needs and resources for same. Seemingly straightforward, yet no end of amusing (and sometimes challenging) as I encounter new terminology, ways of building, and seek resources.

Delighted to discover B&Q, a "Builders Square/Home Depot/Lowes" type store that encompasses several of the basics in one area (read tools, supplies. etc)...it's the little things. There are several individualized vendors, but only a couple that have hte majority of what we need in one spot. Everything is done by estimates (3 written estimates required before every major purchase), so will be nice to have a familiar frame of reference to work with.

Had an opportunity to see the project site itself for the first time, though only from the outside; inside access is on hold while locks and doors are reworked for security reasons. To start, need to set up installation of a security alarm and 8' high "hoarding" around the perimiter of the yard for safety/security of HFH staff and volunteers (rough neighborhood....will be traveling in pairs ala Noah )...very different from build sites at home.

A note on the office: On site at Linders Lotus dealership, at half four (4:30 p.m.) each day, a horse and buggy passes by, interesting juxtaposition of old and new!