We had a great first day at the worksite. After a quick breakfast, we spent the morning laying the first few courses (or learning how to do so, for the other rookies and myself). The veterans were very patient with us, and by lunchtime we all felt fairly confident about our task. No soccer today, Team 1, but we did have great interactions with the kids. One of the future tenants of this house, a 14 year-old named Jeffrey, helped mix the mescla (mortar). One of our members, Jose, was a huge help with the communication barrier (reminiscent of David Guzman) and made some great connections with those on the site. After a productive day, we came back to the house to clean up and eat Rosa's spaghetti. The rookies each shared something that had surprised us so far, including the amount of work a bunch of non-masons could do in a day. We're looking forward to a good night's sleep and another successful day tomorrow!
Jess
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Thanks for the update Jess. You are holding true to the motto that you are only a rookie for the first half day.
ReplyDeleteJess may already have laid more block than Jeremy has in his last two trips.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I am sure JB is enjoying laying block! Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteBy the way -- on your way to and from the work site it is tradition to take your hat off and place it on your heart as you pass mount bobo...
HeeHaw
Steve, I resemble that remark!
ReplyDeleteJess, LET'S DO THIS!!!