At 8:00 this morning we arrived on site with the challenge by our supervisor of completing a second entire galvanized steel roof installation by noon. This challenge was met by a bit of skepticism (even though it was a more simply designed roof) as the roof of the house next door had just taken a day and a half, and the second one had a steeper incline. However, the refreshing early morning breezes invigorated. Much to the joy and surprise of “the Boss” and the team, the second roof was completed by 10:20am - except for the roof cap and other minor finishes. Talk about NASCAR-like precision and coordination. SHEEEET -- CLAMP---NAIL!!!! See the pictures for a better view of the roof in progress.
Work also took place a few blocks away at the new home of John and Pam with a smaller group of six that had just completed the roof jobs. Their new home is within sight of the remains of their old, shattered single-family home and 23 years of memories and shared life. The shell of their former home still contains ruined personal items and furniture, which they can’t recover as it could fall down on them at any moment. However, the azalea blooms outside. An empty field has a sign speaking of the eventual rebuilding of their church of 400 members just kitty-corner. From the new front porch, a main boulevard is now visible but John spoke of the many homes and even a student apartment building that once stood between our work site and this main thoroughfare. Nothing is there today and the city is talking about making a park at that location. Hearing their witness to the events helped us understand a bit more of the personal impact that still remains from that tragic day. Back to the house……we completed the exterior trim and fascia work for the house in order to be able to finish the siding for the front porch and the rest of the house. The promised rain and cooler temperatures still elude us!!!
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