WE ARE HEADING SOUTH

I don't often have pictures of this guy because I thought I must show you what the men do on project. This picture would only get better if he had his hard hat on. At least he calls it on even though it doesn't get much further down than the top tips of his ears. Lots of head and lots of gray matter - need space to hold all that knowledge he has accumulated. This is the building he worked in most of the time. I kinda generalized the last time about just what they did. After changing windows, removing walls and then finding out the other half of the Camp Leader (wife) wanted them back in again, improving fireplace and leveling the floor they did get a lot done. The walls that one of our team mudded needed painting but that will wait for another group to come and finish.
We do spend a lot of time praying when on project but these men had another purpose for being "on their knees". Now you know why the knee pads. The glue was put on one day with hopes it would have turned clear the next so they could lay the tile. However, the cool weather slowed down the progress so heaters had to be brought in so the glue was in the right stage. It was hard work but it really made the room look complete as so many of you home project people know. Clothing may look similar from day to day and clothes do not have a high priority here. For those of us who paint and wipe their hands on their clothing, like I do, we usually wear the same things pretty much all month and then pitch them and go to goodwill and buy a replacement.
Of course you know had proud we were of the rec room. This is the south end looking out over the lake. We finished the day we left except for the "mop" boards. That isn't the politically correct name for them but it is the only way I know them. Wow, did we think the room looked nice, that is, nicer than when we first saw it. Again, we painted the floor with 2 layers of paint as well. Hope the paint lasts awhile. Seems tile would have been better but in a non-profit place paint is more doable.

Actually I am writing this from Branson, MO. We left Grand Rapids, MN on the 29th of Sept. for Arkansas but with a stopover in Sioux Center for 2 days. We had a lot on the list to do but many things were added. We planned it so we could be home for Brian's Outstanding Alumni award banquet on Saturday night. We planned to visit Cindy and we did and we also found a couple landlord duties as well. Herb celebrated his birthday on Friday so we could get in on that. We went to the Chinese Buffet - good food and a buffet - doesn't get any better than that. Then Kaye scooped up peach pie and ice cream at their home. Brian, Donna, Becky and Tekoa came to our house on Thursday night. Enjoyed all but to see how Tekoa is advancing so fast was great for us. We voted absentee, very important this year. Visited with the realtor and heard houses are still not moving well at all. That is okay with us. The uncertainly isn't so handy but we do like coming home to a house. It was kinda a whirlwind but wouldn't have done it any different if we could have.

We are in Branson for a conference by Dr. Jeremiah. What a powerful speaker, Also included will be programs by Guy Pinrod and Mark Lowry. Beautiful weather here and hope it stays nice as we work our way down further south. Love you all. Have a great fall. Until next week, Dad and Mom Marilyn/Wilmer.