![IMAGE GALLERY - WORKING ON LONG ISLAND](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/151623850.EXs0vbIB.jpg) IMAGE GALLERY - WORKING ON LONG ISLAND |
![ROLL CALL AT THE CHURCH, BEFORE LEAVING FOR NEW YORK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152313965.g0Gx4gQa.jpg) ROLL CALL AT THE CHURCH, BEFORE LEAVING FOR NEW YORK |
![THE TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST STOP AT McDONALD'S](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152313967.CuSJY8RM.jpg) THE TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST STOP AT McDONALD'S |
![ON THE ROAD AGAIN](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152313968.WNvQdzsh.jpg) ON THE ROAD AGAIN |
![A RARE SIGHT - MY GRANDDAUGHTER WITHOUT SOME FORM OF ELECTRONICS IN HER HANDS!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152313970.eewHtu23.jpg) A RARE SIGHT - MY GRANDDAUGHTER WITHOUT SOME FORM OF ELECTRONICS IN HER HANDS! |
![SOME SERIOUS TOLLS ALONG THE WAY!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152313972.mrBuI9Uv.jpg) SOME SERIOUS TOLLS ALONG THE WAY! |
![WE WERE ALMOST THERE, BUT RAIN AND SLOW TRAFFIC SLOWED US CONSIDERABLY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152313995.jfSjQVCu.jpg) WE WERE ALMOST THERE, BUT RAIN AND SLOW TRAFFIC SLOWED US CONSIDERABLY |
![ONCE AT THE CHURCH, OUR TEAM LEADER RECEIVES THE DREADED OBLIGATORY PAPERWORK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314037.FaouhpNT.jpg) ONCE AT THE CHURCH, OUR TEAM LEADER RECEIVES THE DREADED OBLIGATORY PAPERWORK |
![TIRED, BUT STILL KEEPING OUR SENSE OF HUMOR](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314038.5noMTNIa.jpg) TIRED, BUT STILL KEEPING OUR SENSE OF HUMOR |
![READING THE SMALL PRINT ON OUR WORK DOCUMENTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314039.c49s9A8r.jpg) READING THE SMALL PRINT ON OUR WORK DOCUMENTS |
![THE CHURCH WHERE WE WERE STAYING HAD BEEN AROUND FOR QUITE SOME TIME!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314255.ASsyXvFR.jpg) THE CHURCH WHERE WE WERE STAYING HAD BEEN AROUND FOR QUITE SOME TIME! |
![CHURCH FRONT. WE WOKE UP TO A RAINY MORNING, BUT IT CLEARED QUICKLY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314252.9mPCHwtd.jpg) CHURCH FRONT. WE WOKE UP TO A RAINY MORNING, BUT IT CLEARED QUICKLY |
![CHURCH SIDE VIEW](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314120.rQwscAct.jpg) CHURCH SIDE VIEW |
![REAR OF THE CHURCH - THE STAIRS LEAD TO THE GYM, WHERE THE MEN SLEPT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314119.EoXNOKpm.jpg) REAR OF THE CHURCH - THE STAIRS LEAD TO THE GYM, WHERE THE MEN SLEPT |
![TRAILER ROW - THE ROAD LEADS TO THE SHOWER TRAILERS AND THE WOMEN'S BUNK TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314047.VT0nEYKI.jpg) "TRAILER ROW" - THE ROAD LEADS TO THE SHOWER TRAILERS AND THE WOMEN'S BUNK TRAILER |
![SOME REALLY NICE SLEEPER TRAILERS FOR TEAM MEMBERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314049.2SwTs36y.jpg) SOME REALLY NICE SLEEPER TRAILERS FOR TEAM MEMBERS |
![MULTIPLE, BRAND NEW SHOWER TRAILERS WERE ON SITE FOR OUR USE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314052.Yvk8Gg4A.jpg) MULTIPLE, BRAND NEW SHOWER TRAILERS WERE ON SITE FOR OUR USE |
![THE NEW SHOWER TRAILERS WERE FIRST CLASS!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314259.ZXfra9NG.jpg) THE NEW SHOWER TRAILERS WERE FIRST CLASS! |
![INSIDE ONE OF THE NEW BATHROOM/SHOWER UNITS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314054.iTaNGkP4.jpg) INSIDE ONE OF THE NEW BATHROOM/SHOWER UNITS |
![OUR LADIES SLEPT IN ONE OF THE OLDER, TRADITIONAL BUNK TRAILERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314045.0hn1fElg.jpg) OUR LADIES SLEPT IN ONE OF THE OLDER, TRADITIONAL BUNK TRAILERS |
![I NEVER GAINED ENTRY INTO THE LADIES' BUNK TRAILER, BUT THIS PHOTO FROM A PREVIOUS TRIP SHOWS THE LAYOUT INSIDE](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/42/269142/3/104951347.hSbM0Q8Z.jpg) I NEVER GAINED ENTRY INTO THE LADIES' BUNK TRAILER, BUT THIS PHOTO FROM A PREVIOUS TRIP SHOWS THE LAYOUT INSIDE |
![THE MEN'S SLEEPING FACILITIES - WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SLEEP AND PLAY A LITTLE ROUND BALL AT THE SAME TIME?](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314262.hVzdgRq2.jpg) THE MEN'S SLEEPING FACILITIES - WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SLEEP AND PLAY A LITTLE "ROUND BALL" AT THE SAME TIME? |
![THE BUNK BEDS WERE BUILT IN-PLACE AND THE FACILITY CAN HOUSE ALMOST 100 MEN](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314266.FaKPt0Xw.jpg) THE BUNK BEDS WERE BUILT IN-PLACE AND THE FACILITY CAN HOUSE ALMOST 100 MEN |
![ONE OF THE TWO POWERFUL GENERATORS POWERING MUCH OF THE ON-SITE EQUIPMENT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314118.BCq0Y90T.jpg) ONE OF THE TWO POWERFUL GENERATORS POWERING MUCH OF THE ON-SITE EQUIPMENT |
![THE COOKING TEAM, FROM ANOTHER CHURCH, WORKED OUT OF THIS LOANED RED CROSS FOOD TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314246.1QvLAF4c.jpg) THE COOKING TEAM, FROM ANOTHER CHURCH, WORKED OUT OF THIS LOANED RED CROSS FOOD TRAILER |
![THE PREPARED FOOD HAD TO BE CARRIED FROM THE COOKING UNIT INTO THE CHURCH'S DINING AREA](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314249.p5FzNeMT.jpg) THE PREPARED FOOD HAD TO BE CARRIED FROM THE COOKING UNIT INTO THE CHURCH'S DINING AREA |
![OUR EATING AREA - THE COOKING TEAM FED MORE THAN 150 WORKERS THE WEEK WE WERE THERE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314526.187HGrZ2.jpg) OUR EATING AREA - THE COOKING TEAM FED MORE THAN 150 WORKERS THE WEEK WE WERE THERE |
![READY TO GO OUR FIRST MORNING, BUT MORE PAPERWORK HAD TO BE DONE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314097.z25AF9wH.jpg) READY TO GO OUR FIRST MORNING, BUT MORE PAPERWORK HAD TO BE DONE! |
![ARE WE FINALLY DONE WITH THE PAPERWORK????](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314058.nPBkoSIG.jpg) "ARE WE FINALLY DONE WITH THE PAPERWORK????" |
![LOADING MATERIALS FOR OUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314056.7YYPdGs5.jpg) LOADING MATERIALS FOR OUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT |
![MY GRANDDAUGHTER, WITH HER BAG LUNCH FOR THE DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314060.BUZqsTJ4.jpg) MY GRANDDAUGHTER, WITH HER BAG LUNCH FOR THE DAY |
![READY TO GO, BUT WAITING FOR AN ICE DELIVERY TO KEEP OUR LUNCHES AND DRINKS COLD](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314057.hLVh7OyG.jpg) READY TO GO, BUT WAITING FOR AN ICE DELIVERY TO KEEP OUR LUNCHES AND DRINKS COLD |
![RELAXING BEFORE HEADING OUT FOR THE DAY'S WORK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314124.ouDyAEU9.jpg) RELAXING BEFORE HEADING OUT FOR THE DAY'S WORK |
![GRANDDAUGHTER MIRI - NICE AND CLEAN BEFORE GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314126.IPB8O0E7.jpg) GRANDDAUGHTER MIRI - NICE AND CLEAN BEFORE GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY |
![OUR FIRST WORK SITE - WE WERE ASSIGNED TO CONSTRUCT A NEW DECK, TO REPLACE ONE THAT HAD BEEN WASHED AWAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314234.8uUWp5Hd.jpg) OUR FIRST WORK SITE - WE WERE ASSIGNED TO CONSTRUCT A NEW DECK, TO REPLACE ONE THAT HAD BEEN WASHED AWAY |
![THE HOMEOWNERS HAD BEEN VERY ACTIVE IN LOCAL REGATTA RACING AND HAD WON OR PLACED WELL FOR SEVERAL YEARS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314329.CW4uvY9K.jpg) THE HOMEOWNERS HAD BEEN VERY ACTIVE IN LOCAL REGATTA RACING AND HAD WON OR PLACED WELL FOR SEVERAL YEARS |
![CARRYING IN MATERIALS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314130.ThBDebEA.jpg) CARRYING IN MATERIALS |
![NOW COMES THE HEAVY WORK!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314133.OWnsdx3K.jpg) NOW COMES THE HEAVY WORK! |
![TAKING TURNS OFFLOADING 80 POUND (36.4 KILOGRAM) BAGS OF CONCRETE MIX](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314134.VEr7kqAx.jpg) TAKING TURNS OFFLOADING 80 POUND (36.4 KILOGRAM) BAGS OF CONCRETE MIX |
![MY GRANDDAUGHTER GAVE UP TRYING TO CARRY THE BAGS WHEN SHE REALIZED EACH BAG WAS 72% OF HER BODY WEIGHT!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314136.LjDcy7X7.jpg) MY GRANDDAUGHTER GAVE UP TRYING TO CARRY THE BAGS WHEN SHE REALIZED EACH BAG WAS 72% OF HER BODY WEIGHT! |
![CHECKING OUT THE BACKYARD WORK SITE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314138.f5Fvqu0J.jpg) CHECKING OUT THE BACKYARD WORK SITE |
![A LITTLE PRE-WORK CLEAN-UP, DONE WITH A SMILE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314140.HYRvk7mj.jpg) A LITTLE PRE-WORK CLEAN-UP, DONE WITH A SMILE! |
![MOVING AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE REPLACEMENT DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314151.xPiDbOzA.jpg) MOVING AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE REPLACEMENT DECK |
![YOU COULDN'T ASK FOR A PRETTIER WORK SITE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314152.Aa6XBBoz.jpg) YOU COULDN'T ASK FOR A PRETTIER WORK SITE! |
![LOOKING OVER THE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR THE NEW DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314155.xdoDecyd.jpg) LOOKING OVER THE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR THE NEW DECK |
![THE NEW DECK PLAN](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314157.TeMpV6J5.jpg) THE NEW DECK PLAN |
![SOME HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR USING A NEW iPHONE - I THINK YOU CAN EASILY GUESS WHICH ONE WAS THE TRAINER!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314158.me4cwqgK.jpg) SOME HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR USING A NEW iPHONE - I THINK YOU CAN EASILY GUESS WHICH ONE WAS THE TRAINER! |
![BEGINNING THE LAYOUT FOR THE DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314160.Cuhy8nuQ.jpg) BEGINNING THE LAYOUT FOR THE DECK |
![CRITICAL PLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314162.KhpVE9lo.jpg) CRITICAL PLACEMENT MEASUREMENTS |
![THE PLANNED DECK WILL WRAP AROUND THE CORNER OF THE HOUSE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314164.lsoNdvdr.jpg) THE PLANNED DECK WILL WRAP AROUND THE CORNER OF THE HOUSE |
![LOCATING PLACEMENT OF THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS FOR THE DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314167.ROIbMSrL.jpg) LOCATING PLACEMENT OF THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS FOR THE DECK |
![YOURS TRULY, DIGGING A HOLE FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314170.uahhJgdS.jpg) YOURS TRULY, DIGGING A HOLE FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS |
![WOW! THEY DIDN'T TELL US THE DECK WAS GOING TO BE THIS BIG!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314172.AGImiH3h.jpg) "WOW! THEY DIDN'T TELL US THE DECK WAS GOING TO BE THIS BIG!" |
![AN INTERESTING WAY TO COOL OFF!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314174.AEcPD7if.jpg) AN INTERESTING WAY TO COOL OFF! |
![THE GANG OF 12](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314176.sXncGe3X.jpg) THE "GANG OF 12" |
![THE LADIES BUILD CONCRETE FOOTING MOLDS, WHILE ADDITIONAL MOLD SIDES WERE BEING CUT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314184.YYqt69F9.jpg) THE LADIES BUILD CONCRETE FOOTING MOLDS, WHILE ADDITIONAL MOLD SIDES WERE BEING CUT |
![WE GAVE THANKS EVERY DAY FOR THE WONDERFUL SHADE PROVIDED BY THE HUGE TREE IN THE BACKYARD](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314186.MZaeDc5s.jpg) WE GAVE THANKS EVERY DAY FOR THE WONDERFUL SHADE PROVIDED BY THE HUGE TREE IN THE BACKYARD |
![CHECKING MEASUREMENTS FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTING MOLDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314189.ophwTYAS.jpg) CHECKING MEASUREMENTS FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTING MOLDS |
![YOU HAD TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO TRIP ON THE LAYOUT STRINGS, WHILE TAKING ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314193.0dYOMGZ6.jpg) YOU HAD TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO TRIP ON THE LAYOUT STRINGS, WHILE TAKING ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS! |
![CALCULATING ALL THE PROPER ANGLES](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314194.W6DGgy7G.jpg) CALCULATING ALL THE PROPER ANGLES |
![A LOT OF MOLDS FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS HAD TO BE MADE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314195.15aUWPuL.jpg) A LOT OF MOLDS FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS HAD TO BE MADE |
![GETTING READY TO PLACE ONE OF THE MOLDS FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS - AS YOU CAN SEE, THEY WERE VERY WELL MADE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314198.OBwR0Hrr.jpg) GETTING READY TO PLACE ONE OF THE MOLDS FOR THE CONCRETE FOOTINGS - AS YOU CAN SEE, THEY WERE VERY WELL MADE! |
![CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF ONE OF THE FOOTING MOLDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314200.C5YCrFIT.jpg) CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF ONE OF THE FOOTING MOLDS |
![A VERY NICE PLACE FOR OUR DAILY LUNCHES AND WATER BREAKS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314202.lPlbyXz1.jpg) A VERY NICE PLACE FOR OUR DAILY LUNCHES AND WATER BREAKS |
![MIXING CONCRETE TO POUR INTO THE FOOTING MOLDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314206.8WzrGZWU.jpg) MIXING CONCRETE TO POUR INTO THE FOOTING MOLDS |
![TWEAKING THE PLACEMENT OF ONE OF THE FOOTING MOLDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314208.V5QFnJrP.jpg) TWEAKING THE PLACEMENT OF ONE OF THE FOOTING MOLDS |
![THEY HAD TO MIX A LOT OF CONCRETE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314211.BLm0phDT.jpg) THEY HAD TO MIX A LOT OF CONCRETE! |
![A FINAL ALIGNMENT CHECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314213.ekGT3gzA.jpg) A FINAL ALIGNMENT CHECK |
![PREPARATION FOR ADDITIONAL FOOTINGS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314218.xcw5Fr6X.jpg) PREPARATION FOR ADDITIONAL FOOTINGS |
![MIXING ADDITIONAL CONCRETE FOR THE FOOTINGS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314219.SS9ubuJg.jpg) MIXING ADDITIONAL CONCRETE FOR THE FOOTINGS |
![FRESHLY POURED CONCRETE IN ONE OF THE FOOTING MOLDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314221.iF2eHDfz.jpg) FRESHLY POURED CONCRETE IN ONE OF THE FOOTING MOLDS |
![CUTTING PANELS FOR ADDITIONAL FOOTING MOLDS - YIKES! WATCH OUT FOR THAT THUMB!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314222.MVnuoIRa.jpg) CUTTING PANELS FOR ADDITIONAL FOOTING MOLDS - YIKES! WATCH OUT FOR THAT THUMB! |
![WATER BREAK TIME - EVERYONE TOOK TURNS PLAYING WITH THE HOMEOWNER'S DOG](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314225.EURnqQdv.jpg) WATER BREAK TIME - EVERYONE TOOK TURNS PLAYING WITH THE HOMEOWNER'S DOG |
![ONE OF THE HOMEOWNERS JOINED US DURING OUR BREAK TIME - LOVE THAT BEAUTIFUL SHADE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314228.yMQpQoWg.jpg) ONE OF THE HOMEOWNERS JOINED US DURING OUR BREAK TIME - LOVE THAT BEAUTIFUL SHADE! |
![WHATEVER IT TAKES TO DO THE JOB! - DOWN AND DIRTY AND A BIT BLOODY FROM A HARD DAY'S WORK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314231.GMwXcCEH.jpg) WHATEVER IT TAKES TO DO THE JOB! - DOWN AND DIRTY AND A BIT BLOODY FROM A HARD DAY'S WORK |
![SHARING SOME TIME WITH THE HOMEOWNERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314236.pC5s8AiV.jpg) SHARING SOME TIME WITH THE HOMEOWNERS |
![WE EVEN FOUND A RELIC FROM OUR OWN STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - THE JUG .... NOT OUR FEARLESS LEADER!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314238.GIBwh6em.jpg) WE EVEN FOUND A RELIC FROM OUR OWN STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - THE JUG .... NOT OUR FEARLESS LEADER! |
![GETTING READY TO HEAD OUT FOR ANOTHER DAY'S WORK - WE ALL DECIDED TO WEAR OUR SANDY SHIRTS THAT DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314269.a0n8jrOJ.jpg) GETTING READY TO HEAD OUT FOR ANOTHER DAY'S WORK - WE ALL DECIDED TO WEAR OUR "SANDY" SHIRTS THAT DAY |
![THE GANG OF 12, BEFORE HEADING OUT FOR THE DAY'S WORK - WE DIDN'T STAY THAT CLEAN FOR LONG!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314273.yOlN3oeK.jpg) THE "GANG OF 12", BEFORE HEADING OUT FOR THE DAY'S WORK - WE DIDN'T STAY THAT CLEAN FOR LONG! |
![REMOVING THE MOLD FROM ONE OF THE HARDENED FOOTINGS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314275.LE2BC2r0.jpg) REMOVING THE MOLD FROM ONE OF THE HARDENED FOOTINGS |
![A PRETTY GOOD LOOKING FOOTING!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314277.kzt3WkFx.jpg) A PRETTY GOOD LOOKING FOOTING! |
![THE CORNER FOOTING, WHERE THE DECK GOES AROUND THE HOUSE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314278.8slZiorN.jpg) THE CORNER FOOTING, WHERE THE DECK GOES AROUND THE HOUSE |
![BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION OF THE DECK FRAME](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314281.j54Fv4Nt.jpg) BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION OF THE DECK FRAME |
![MY GRANDDAUGHTER WORKED HARD AND LEARNED A LOT OF USEFUL SKILLS ON THE TRIP](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314283.cJinNmUn.jpg) MY GRANDDAUGHTER WORKED HARD AND LEARNED A LOT OF USEFUL SKILLS ON THE TRIP |
![SHE GOT PRETTY GOOD WITH THAT HAMMER - NOTE THE SHIRT MATCHING BLUE STRIPE IN HER HAIR](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314285.Pdi9VZGJ.jpg) SHE GOT PRETTY GOOD WITH THAT HAMMER - NOTE THE SHIRT MATCHING BLUE STRIPE IN HER HAIR |
![MOVING RIGHT ALONG WITH THE DECK FRAMING](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314819.5LyypddB.jpg) MOVING RIGHT ALONG WITH THE DECK FRAMING |
![REMOVING RUST FROM THE FRAMES USED TO ATTACH BENCHES TO THE DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314288.S4mjIioh.jpg) REMOVING RUST FROM THE FRAMES USED TO ATTACH BENCHES TO THE DECK |
![THEY TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS TO REMOVE THE RUST](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314291.4I5aHwzu.jpg) THEY TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS TO REMOVE THE RUST |
![THE RUST WAS COMING OFF, BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF ELBOW GREASE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314294.2PNIsq9y.jpg) THE RUST WAS COMING OFF, BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF "ELBOW GREASE"! |
![A DELIVERY OF MORE LUMBER FOR THE DECKING](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314415.msd0btHO.jpg) A DELIVERY OF MORE LUMBER FOR THE DECKING |
![A VERY SPECIAL TREAT - THE HOMEOWNER'S BOUGHT US GENUINE NEW YORK PIZZA FOR LUNCH!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314431.pevaOS82.jpg) A VERY SPECIAL TREAT - THE HOMEOWNER'S BOUGHT US GENUINE NEW YORK PIZZA FOR LUNCH! |
![A SURPRISE CELEBRATION FOR THE HOMEOWNER'S SON ON HIS BIRTHDAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314435.FQYLSegE.jpg) A SURPRISE CELEBRATION FOR THE HOMEOWNER'S SON ON HIS BIRTHDAY |
![A VERY NICE TREAT FOR THOSE OF US WHO NEVER MET A DESSERT WE DIDN'T LIKE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314438.jEaxWLa5.jpg) A VERY NICE TREAT FOR THOSE OF US WHO NEVER MET A DESSERT WE DIDN'T LIKE! |
![OUR DISASTER RECOVERY/RELIEF TEAM - VISITING A LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK BEACH](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314811.sYPofHtn.jpg) OUR DISASTER RECOVERY/RELIEF TEAM - VISITING A LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK BEACH |
![THE WATER WAS ROUGH - WE HAD TO GET THE PHOTO QUICKLY, BEFORE THEY ALL SANK UP TO THEIR KNEES IN THE SAND!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314812.d69YBJFT.jpg) THE WATER WAS ROUGH - WE HAD TO GET THE PHOTO QUICKLY, BEFORE THEY ALL SANK UP TO THEIR KNEES IN THE SAND! |
![TWO OF OUR LADIES, PRAYING WITH A WOMAN THEY MET ON THE BEACH](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314817.MVx2mbRT.jpg) TWO OF OUR LADIES, PRAYING WITH A WOMAN THEY MET ON THE BEACH |
![A QUICK GAME OF FRISBY, AS THE SUN SETS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314818.5YcY08cD.jpg) A QUICK GAME OF FRISBY, AS THE SUN SETS |
![GETTING READY TO ROLL THE NEXT MORNING](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314441.PCGbp0tw.jpg) GETTING READY TO ROLL THE NEXT MORNING |
![MY GRANDDAUGHTER DECIDED TO TAKE HER FAVORITE PENGUIN, BERNARD, TO THE WORKSITE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314444.0bZ7PmwO.jpg) MY GRANDDAUGHTER DECIDED TO TAKE HER FAVORITE PENGUIN, BERNARD, TO THE WORKSITE |
![INSTALLING DECK BOARDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314448.0mHf3DSi.jpg) INSTALLING DECK BOARDS |
![DEFINITELY A GROUP EFFORT, WHEN WE BEGAN INSTALLING THE DECKING](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314454.z4toHdzc.jpg) DEFINITELY A GROUP EFFORT, WHEN WE BEGAN INSTALLING THE DECKING |
![YOURS TRULY, HELPING TO CUT DECK BOARDS AND DELIVERING THEM TO THE INSTALLERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314458.gAZk7PmG.jpg) YOURS TRULY, HELPING TO CUT DECK BOARDS AND DELIVERING THEM TO THE INSTALLERS |
![YOU CAN NOW BEGIN TO SEE JUST HOW LARGE THIS DECK WILL BE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314460.vtS9A3a1.jpg) YOU CAN NOW BEGIN TO SEE JUST HOW LARGE THIS DECK WILL BE |
![A WELL DESERVED WATER AND SNACK BREAK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314461.O7pkq6qP.jpg) A WELL DESERVED WATER AND SNACK BREAK |
![BUILDING A FRAME FOR THE DECK STEPS - THE COMPLETED RAMP MAY BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314463.kwP2auVu.jpg) BUILDING A FRAME FOR THE DECK STEPS - THE COMPLETED RAMP MAY BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND |
![ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL TREAT FOR LUNCH - THE HOMEOWNERS BOUGHT US REAL NEW YORK BAGELS AND TOPPINGS!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314469.yAvnEPPz.jpg) ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL TREAT FOR LUNCH - THE HOMEOWNERS BOUGHT US REAL NEW YORK BAGELS AND TOPPINGS! |
![BERNARD, MY GRANDDAUGHTER'S FAVORITE PENGUIN, GOT TO HELP CUT DECKING BOARDS!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314472.r2W9SEVB.jpg) BERNARD, MY GRANDDAUGHTER'S FAVORITE PENGUIN, GOT TO HELP CUT DECKING BOARDS! |
![INSTALLING ONE SET OF THE DECK STEPS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314515.9mOV5rwQ.jpg) INSTALLING ONE SET OF THE DECK STEPS |
![STRAIGHTENING THE EXISTING FENCE AND ATTACHING IT TO THE DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314518.y7bZA8KZ.jpg) STRAIGHTENING THE EXISTING FENCE AND ATTACHING IT TO THE DECK |
![ONE OF THE AFTER ACTION DISCUSSIONS AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314520.lHF4UUel.jpg) ONE OF THE "AFTER ACTION" DISCUSSIONS AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY |
![GOING TO THE O.K. CORRAL? - NOPE ..... JUST GOING TO THE ICE CREAM SHOP, JUST DOWN THE STREET!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314521.sXJTsh5s.jpg) GOING TO THE "O.K. CORRAL"? - NOPE ..... JUST GOING TO THE ICE CREAM SHOP, JUST DOWN THE STREET! |
![A WELCOME TREAT AT THE END OF A LONG, HOT WORK DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314525.hE4V7uTB.jpg) A WELCOME TREAT AT THE END OF A LONG, HOT WORK DAY |
![LISTENING TO SOME OF US OLD GUYS TELLING SEA STORIES](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314528.mqAbOB0X.jpg) LISTENING TO SOME OF US OLD GUYS TELLING "SEA STORIES" |
![THE TEAM WOULD ALWAYS PRAY FOR GOOD WORK AND SAFETY BEFORE STARTING WORK EACH DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314529.j7xNk3Pa.jpg) THE TEAM WOULD ALWAYS PRAY FOR GOOD WORK AND SAFETY BEFORE STARTING WORK EACH DAY |
![ANOTHER TEAM PHOTO - AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE SIZE OF THE LUMBER PILE, WE HAVE ALMOST FINISHED THE DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314531.YVP1cY1f.jpg) ANOTHER TEAM PHOTO - AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE SIZE OF THE LUMBER PILE, WE HAVE ALMOST FINISHED THE DECK |
![WE DEFINITELY WENT THROUGH A VERY LARGE SUPPLY OF DECK SCREWS AND RECHARGED A LOT OF TOOL BATTERIES!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314532.KWCo4QyY.jpg) WE DEFINITELY WENT THROUGH A VERY LARGE SUPPLY OF DECK SCREWS AND RECHARGED A LOT OF TOOL BATTERIES! |
![CUTTING SOME SMALLER FILL-IN DECK PLANKS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314642.UyZPh6SS.jpg) CUTTING SOME SMALLER "FILL-IN" DECK PLANKS |
![FINE TUNING A DECK BOARD WITH A KNIFE FOR A BETTER FIT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314787.uK63KyIh.jpg) "FINE TUNING" A DECK BOARD WITH A KNIFE FOR A BETTER FIT |
![INSTALLING THE OTHER DECK STEPS, NEXT TO THE RAMP](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314643.TQy6zela.jpg) INSTALLING THE OTHER DECK STEPS, NEXT TO THE RAMP |
![ATTACHING BENCH SEATS AND BACKS TO THE CLEANED AND PAINTED BRACKETS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314645.hzClGjHs.jpg) ATTACHING BENCH SEATS AND BACKS TO THE CLEANED AND PAINTED BRACKETS |
![SITTING DOWN ON THE JOB - HOLDING DOWN THE BENCH SEAT BOARDS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO FASTEN THEM TO THE DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314647.oab3g5ED.jpg) SITTING DOWN ON THE JOB - HOLDING DOWN THE BENCH SEAT BOARDS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO FASTEN THEM TO THE DECK |
![THE BENCHES ARE TAKING SHAPE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314649.rFUygmu5.jpg) THE BENCHES ARE TAKING SHAPE |
![STRENGTH / STABILITY TESTING THE NEW BENCH - AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT HE SAID HE WAS DOING!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314650.eBA8M65P.jpg) STRENGTH / STABILITY TESTING THE NEW BENCH - AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT HE SAID HE WAS DOING! |
![OK, HERE'S THE DEAL .... YOU GET YOUR HAMMER BACK, ONLY AFTER YOU PLAY BALL WITH ME!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314652.TlX9Mj5L.jpg) "OK, HERE'S THE DEAL .... YOU GET YOUR HAMMER BACK, ONLY AFTER YOU PLAY BALL WITH ME!" |
![TRYING OUT THE NEW BENCHES](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314726.2sKWSoBi.jpg) TRYING OUT THE NEW BENCHES |
![A VERY NICE (AND LARGE!) NEW DECK!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314728.C7eJDQ5Y.jpg) A VERY NICE (AND LARGE!) NEW DECK! |
![WELL CONSTRUCTED AND ANCHORED AND SHOULD BETTER WITHSTAND ANY FUTURE STORMS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314729.B4GsgCL6.jpg) WELL CONSTRUCTED AND ANCHORED AND SHOULD BETTER WITHSTAND ANY FUTURE STORMS |
![DOING SOME FINAL POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEAN-UP](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314730.Kuu92B5M.jpg) DOING SOME FINAL POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEAN-UP |
![DONE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314734.c9eHwhru.jpg) DONE! |
![INSPECTION OF OUR WORK BY THE RESIDENT POOCH!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314736.I9ulLZcW.jpg) INSPECTION OF OUR WORK BY THE RESIDENT POOCH! |
![THE OFFICAL UNVAILING AND PRESENTATION OF THE COMPLETED PROJECT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314737.hfmDtNvJ.jpg) THE OFFICAL "UNVAILING" AND PRESENTATION OF THE COMPLETED PROJECT |
![THE HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR SON - WE WERE ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR STEVE'S HELP AND HARD WORK WITH THE TEAM!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314740.gq7UK8SJ.jpg) THE HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR SON - WE WERE ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR STEVE'S HELP AND HARD WORK WITH THE TEAM! |
![WE PRESENTED THEM BIBLES, SIGNED BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE TEAM](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314742.kyikC5QT.jpg) WE PRESENTED THEM BIBLES, SIGNED BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE TEAM |
![SOME OF THE LADIES WANTED A GROUP PHOTO](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314743.8WgVI93L.jpg) SOME OF THE LADIES WANTED A GROUP PHOTO |
![WE DIDN'T WAIT VERY LONG TO TRY OUT THE NEW DECK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314807.SgCEhWB7.jpg) WE DIDN'T WAIT VERY LONG TO TRY OUT THE NEW DECK |
![AFTER WORK, LEAVING FOR A TRIP OVER TO NEW YORK CITY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314745.wkrvpH3Z.jpg) AFTER WORK, LEAVING FOR A TRIP OVER TO NEW YORK CITY |
![WE RODE OVER TO NEW YORK CITY ON THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314747.obU4ALqM.jpg) WE RODE OVER TO NEW YORK CITY ON THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY |
![WHEN WE ARRIVED IN NYC, A GENTLEMAN APPROACHED US AND VOLUNTEERED TO SHOW US AROUND](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314748.SSgKwph2.jpg) WHEN WE ARRIVED IN NYC, A GENTLEMAN APPROACHED US AND VOLUNTEERED TO SHOW US AROUND |
![OUR VOLUNTEER GUIDE POINTS OUT AN AREA OF INTEREST](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314749.Q7BA9FBW.jpg) OUR VOLUNTEER GUIDE POINTS OUT AN AREA OF INTEREST |
![RENTAL BIKES FOR USE IN NEW YORK CITY - CHARGE IT TO YOUR CREDIT CARD!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314750.iwzRqoOn.jpg) RENTAL BIKES FOR USE IN NEW YORK CITY - CHARGE IT TO YOUR CREDIT CARD! |
![OUR GUIDE TOOK US TO ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL - AN IMPORTANT PLACE OF REFUGE ON THE DAY OF THE 9/11 ATTACK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314751.fSTUj83o.jpg) OUR GUIDE TOOK US TO ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL - AN IMPORTANT PLACE OF REFUGE ON THE DAY OF THE 9/11 ATTACK |
![INSIDE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314752.ucz8mkpg.jpg) INSIDE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH |
![BADGES, HATS, PATCHES AND MEDALS, LEFT BY VISITING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314753.byixgoeb.jpg) BADGES, HATS, PATCHES AND MEDALS, LEFT BY VISITING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD |
![THIS MAGNIFICENT ORGAN IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCH WAS DAMAGED BY SMOKE AND DUST ON 9/11, BUT IS NOW FULLY RESTORED](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314755.vUR5VBP9.jpg) THIS MAGNIFICENT ORGAN IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCH WAS DAMAGED BY SMOKE AND DUST ON 9/11, BUT IS NOW FULLY RESTORED |
![A PIECE OF STEEL GIRDER FROM ONE OF THE TWIN TOWERS, MELTED AND TWISTED BY THE HEAT OF THE FIRE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314756.vrRiHS33.jpg) A PIECE OF STEEL GIRDER FROM ONE OF THE TWIN TOWERS, MELTED AND TWISTED BY THE HEAT OF THE FIRE |
![WE WENT TO THE 9/11 MEMORIAL - A VERY SAD VISIT, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE OF US WHO LOST FRIENDS IN THE ATTACKS THAT DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314767.3lLJ0jU6.jpg) WE WENT TO THE 9/11 MEMORIAL - A VERY SAD VISIT, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE OF US WHO LOST FRIENDS IN THE ATTACKS THAT DAY |
![STILL REMEMBERED BY HIS FAMILY - THIS FLOWER AND NOTE HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE VICTIM'S NAME EARLIER THAT DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314773.T2RWn8ho.jpg) STILL REMEMBERED BY HIS FAMILY - THIS FLOWER AND NOTE HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE VICTIM'S NAME EARLIER THAT DAY |
![A CLOSER VIEW OF THE FLOWER AND NOTE - SEEING SOMETHING LIKE THIS BRINGS HOME THE PERSONAL LOSSES EXPERIENCED](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314781.hzvMIuaY.jpg) A CLOSER VIEW OF THE FLOWER AND NOTE - SEEING SOMETHING LIKE THIS BRINGS HOME THE PERSONAL LOSSES EXPERIENCED |
![ROUNDING UP THE TEAM MEMBERS TO LEAVE THE MEMORIAL, AS MY GRANDDAUGHTER CHECKS IN WITH GRANDDMA](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314783.dZIGHlVO.jpg) ROUNDING UP THE TEAM MEMBERS TO LEAVE THE MEMORIAL, AS MY GRANDDAUGHTER CHECKS IN WITH GRANDDMA |
![TALKING WITH A NYC PORT AUTHORITY POLICEMAN - HE THANKED US PERSONALLY FOR THE WORK WE WERE DOING](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314784.tMoCnLCa.jpg) TALKING WITH A NYC PORT AUTHORITY POLICEMAN - HE THANKED US PERSONALLY FOR THE WORK WE WERE DOING |
![WHY DID THE DISASTER RELIEF TEAM CROSS THE ROAD? TO GET BACK TO THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY, OF COURSE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314785.gmSAMxgU.jpg) WHY DID THE DISASTER RELIEF TEAM CROSS THE ROAD? TO GET BACK TO THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY, OF COURSE! |
![ON THE WAY BACK TO THE FERRY, WE PASSED THIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, DWARFED BY THE SURROUNDING BUILDINGS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314786.EHfphxak.jpg) ON THE WAY BACK TO THE FERRY, WE PASSED THIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, DWARFED BY THE SURROUNDING BUILDINGS |
![A PRETTY VIEW OF THE NYC SKYLINE FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY - THE NEW FREEDOM TOWER IS VISABLE ON THE LEFT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314907.UbLvJvk8.jpg) A PRETTY VIEW OF THE NYC SKYLINE FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY - THE NEW "FREEDOM TOWER" IS VISABLE ON THE LEFT |
![MANY OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS HAD NEVER SEEN THE STATUE OF LIBERTY - WE GOT A GREAT VIEW FROM THE FERRY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314809.5kkMbZe5.jpg) MANY OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS HAD NEVER SEEN THE STATUE OF LIBERTY - WE GOT A GREAT VIEW FROM THE FERRY |
![WE STOPPED FOR DINNER AT A STATEN ISLAND MEXICAN RESTAURANT, ON THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314810.kChTIIKh.jpg) WE STOPPED FOR DINNER AT A STATEN ISLAND MEXICAN RESTAURANT, ON THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH |
![AFTER WE COMPLETED THE DECK PROJECT, THIS WAS THE SECOND HOUSE WHERE WE WERE ASSIGNED TO WORK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314820.TteJOm60.jpg) AFTER WE COMPLETED THE DECK PROJECT, THIS WAS THE SECOND HOUSE WHERE WE WERE ASSIGNED TO WORK |
![WITH THE OUTSIDE LOOKING THIS GOOD, WE WERE NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE INSIDE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314821.Pa0PyQN2.jpg) WITH THE OUTSIDE LOOKING THIS GOOD, WE WERE NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE INSIDE |
![AT THE RISK OF UNDERSTATEMENT, THE HOUSE DIDN'T LOOK QUITE AS GOOD ON THE INSIDE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314822.wg6NP1zN.jpg) AT THE RISK OF UNDERSTATEMENT, THE HOUSE DIDN'T LOOK QUITE AS GOOD ON THE INSIDE! |
![OUR ASSIGNMENT WAS TO SHORE UP SOME SAGGING ROOF SUPPORT AREAS AND STRENGTHEN CRITICAL FLOOR JOISTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314823.81qjx5PJ.jpg) OUR ASSIGNMENT WAS TO SHORE UP SOME SAGGING ROOF SUPPORT AREAS AND STRENGTHEN CRITICAL FLOOR JOISTS |
![THE HOUSE HAD A HALF-BASEMENT, SO WE HAD TO BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL IN THE AREA OVER THAT - IT WAS A LONG WAY DOWN!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314825.QEgevICr.jpg) THE HOUSE HAD A HALF-BASEMENT, SO WE HAD TO BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL IN THE AREA OVER THAT - IT WAS A LONG WAY DOWN! |
![WE INSTALLED TEMPORARY SUPPORTS FOR WEAK AREAS OF THE ROOF IN THE SUNROOM AREA](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314827.6pInPsyd.jpg) WE INSTALLED TEMPORARY SUPPORTS FOR WEAK AREAS OF THE ROOF IN THE SUNROOM AREA |
![OUR FATHER AND SON TEAM MEMBERS, WORKING HARD TO STRENGTHEN THE FLOOR JOISTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314828.eGG1Q1h1.jpg) OUR "FATHER AND SON" TEAM MEMBERS, WORKING HARD TO STRENGTHEN THE FLOOR JOISTS |
![MAKING ONE OF MANY, MANY MEASUREMENTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314829.0aiEZpjA.jpg) MAKING ONE OF MANY, MANY MEASUREMENTS |
![WEAK FLOOR JOISTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW JOISTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314830.49qr7Nkl.jpg) WEAK FLOOR JOISTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW JOISTS |
![PREPARING TO INSTALL NEW FLOOR JOISTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314832.qZRYD5Vo.jpg) PREPARING TO INSTALL NEW FLOOR JOISTS |
![ANOTHER LUMBER DELIVERY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314845.M7TGctuc.jpg) ANOTHER LUMBER DELIVERY |
![THE LUMBER HAD TO BE LEFT IN THE FRONT YARD, BECAUSE THE SIDE AND BACK YARD AREAS WERE TOO WET AND MUDDY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314874.3ZXTTFYE.jpg) THE LUMBER HAD TO BE LEFT IN THE FRONT YARD, BECAUSE THE SIDE AND BACK YARD AREAS WERE TOO WET AND MUDDY |
![BECAUSE THE DELIVERY VEHICLE COULD NOT GET AROUND TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE, WE WERE LEFT WITH LOTS OF HEAVY LUMBER TO HAND-CARRY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314881.PpB24dwS.jpg) BECAUSE THE DELIVERY VEHICLE COULD NOT GET AROUND TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE, WE WERE LEFT WITH LOTS OF HEAVY LUMBER TO HAND-CARRY |
![UNSTRAPPING THE LUMBER, SO IT COULD BE MOVED TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314883.6y0HCXh3.jpg) UNSTRAPPING THE LUMBER, SO IT COULD BE MOVED TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE |
![WE RELOCATED THE STACK OF LUMBER TO THE BACK ANY WAY WE COULD CARRY IT](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314884.NqErcdIY.jpg) WE RELOCATED THE STACK OF LUMBER TO THE BACK ANY WAY WE COULD CARRY IT |
![INSTALLING NEW, STRONGER JOISTS TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A TUB IN THE BATHROOM AREA OF THE HOUSE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314885.CylQAqa2.jpg) INSTALLING NEW, STRONGER JOISTS TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A TUB IN THE BATHROOM AREA OF THE HOUSE |
![OUR YOUNGER TEAM MEMBERS, TAKING A WELL DESERVED BREAK](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314888.shsA3irM.jpg) OUR YOUNGER TEAM MEMBERS, TAKING A WELL DESERVED BREAK |
![COMPLETED WORK IN THE BATHROOM AREA - THE NEW STRUCTURE WILL PROVIDE NEEDED SUPPORT FOR THE HEAVY BATHTUB](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314889.fp2qvegd.jpg) COMPLETED WORK IN THE BATHROOM AREA - THE NEW STRUCTURE WILL PROVIDE NEEDED SUPPORT FOR THE HEAVY BATHTUB |
![FINISHING UP SOME FINAL WORK, JUST BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE DAY](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314890.4ly36KR8.jpg) FINISHING UP SOME FINAL WORK, JUST BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE DAY |
![WE LEFT SOME SUPPLIES FOR THE NEXT TEAM'S WORK ON THE HOUSE](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314891.NRSjC0in.jpg) WE LEFT SOME SUPPLIES FOR THE NEXT TEAM'S WORK ON THE HOUSE |
![TREATING A BEE STING - AN OLD NORTH CAROLINA HOME/FOLK REMEDY WAS USED, A BIT OF TOBACCO JUICE ON THE AREA!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314892.Ryvcf2pc.jpg) TREATING A BEE STING - AN OLD NORTH CAROLINA HOME/FOLK REMEDY WAS USED, A BIT OF TOBACCO JUICE ON THE AREA! |
![UNFORTUNATELY, THE HOMEOWNER WAS IN THE HOSPITAL, BUT EACH TEAM MEMBER SIGNED A BIBLE FOR HIM](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314893.iSNnP8Db.jpg) UNFORTUNATELY, THE HOMEOWNER WAS IN THE HOSPITAL, BUT EACH TEAM MEMBER SIGNED A BIBLE FOR HIM |
![THE FOLLOWING MORNING, WE LEFT TO RETURN HOME AT 6:00 A.M.!](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314901.utcCJvwA.jpg) THE FOLLOWING MORNING, WE LEFT TO RETURN HOME AT 6:00 A.M.! |
![WE HAD VERY LITTLE RAIN DURING OUR WORK WEEK, BUT OUR LUCK RAN OUT ON THE WAY HOME](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/42/269142/3/152314906.aiR9k7Rn.jpg) WE HAD VERY LITTLE RAIN DURING OUR WORK WEEK, BUT OUR LUCK RAN OUT ON THE WAY HOME |