Top
to bottom, left to right: David (Sleeper), Abbey, Miguel, David (Rojo),
Alex, Miguel, and Rubi during the home visit
The day started with a rain shower, then became sunny. The
Phoenix contingent will go home with a greater appreciation for 110
degrees of "dry heat."
Today's task was to install the formwork on both sides of the completed
rebar cage for the south wall. Things started slowly due to
difficulties with getting the corner of the east wall to align
correctly. The afternoon became more productive as the school
children joined us. After some demonstration from the "big kids,"
they took over the task of nailing the posts to the plywood for the
forms...and our role was reduced to quality assurance and coaching.
At the end of the day, only about 40% of the forms were
installed. Since this was our last day of construction (for the
Phoenix crew), we are all disappointed that the wall is not yet
complete; we must take consolation in the fact that the work has been
reduced to a scale that the local four-man crew can complete in short
order.
As a final note, I must say that we Phoenicians had a great time
teasing the kids from Colorado (especially since the Diamondbacks took
a series from the hapless Rockies while we were here). The truth
of the matter is, we wouldn't have picked on them if we didn't like
them. They are a great bunch of young adults whom we can
confidently pass the baton to when our time is done.
Just don't tell them I said so.
Shane S.
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