Today Tom, Raul, Andy and I traveled to San Juan Bautista where we have been building three homes that were destroyed during Stan. It is HOT there but this particular day was overcast so instead of being super hot it was just hot and very humid. As you can see the space available to build was small. we had a fun time sharing both tools and space.
Raul put together the high efficiency wood cooking stove and was showing the people how to use it. It was placed outside for the families to share. Initially we thought they wanted it outside for fear of smoke inside but really it was because they didn't want to add any heat to the homes. We definately understood that!
Near the end of the day the thunder started to crackle but we only had two walls left to construct. We decided to build one wall before the rain would come and then go home. Well, after that wall was done there still
was no rain so we started the last wall. just after we started the wall it also started to rain. We worked a little faster and then the rain came down harder. This cycle kept spiraling until we were working furiously while being equally punished by the falling rain. By the time we went
home we were thoroughly beat. Andy tipped his hand in the car showing exactly how tired he really was.
Today Tom, Raul, Andy and I traveled to San Juan Bautista where we have been building three homes that were destroyed during Stan. It is HOT there but this particular day was overcast so instead of being super hot it was just hot and very humid. As you can see the space available to build was small. we had a fun time sharing both tools and space. 
Raul put together the high efficiency wood cooking stove and was showing the people how to use it. It was placed outside for the families to share. Initially we thought they wanted it outside for fear of smoke inside but really it was because they didn't want to add any heat to the homes. We definately understood that!
Near the end of the day the thunder started to crackle but we only had two walls left to construct. We decided to build one wall before the rain would come and then go home. Well, after that wall was done there still 
was no rain so we started the last wall. just after we started the wall it also started to rain. We worked a little faster and then the rain came down harder. This cycle kept spiraling until we were working furiously while being equally punished by the falling rain. By the time we went 
home we were thoroughly beat. Andy tipped his hand in the car showing exactly how tired he really was.
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I really enjoy reading in detail the events of a single day, Eric!
It brings me right there with you!
LOVE IT!
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