The Ox

I was totally looking forward to this Sunday and being able to rest from my labors.  My body is hurting.  Well, Saturday night we knew it was an Ox in the mire type of a situation and that we were going to need to work.  Not what I wanted to do but what we had to do.  We gathered, we worked, and I am about dead.  I know I am not the only one hurting.  Wow. 

I did manage to squeeze in a couple of home teaching visits today.  I know, end of the month, what a slacker.  It has been a busy few weeks that have taken up all my time.  My families were good with it, even okay with me in shorts and a t-shirt.  Jack came with me as my companion.  I am grateful that I was able to get that done.

So anyway, the Ox.  We made some headway.  There were some serious challenges like a major hill in the floor that no of us noticed until we were trying to lay this floor down.  It is actually along a load bearing wall in the basement which basically means the floor is a bit saggy.  It is an old building.  Anyhow, we've got it down and working.  Well, not all of it but a significant amount of the floor is down and that is great.  We've got a bit more to go in the morning but should be able to knock that out in not too much time. 

Grateful for the Elders Quorum presidency who came to lend a hand today along with Jay and Sara, Annie Draper, the folks, Natty Sue Bug and Jack.  Andy was also on site and helped with some entertainment along with Jack.  Dave made it by near then end and gave some much needed energy to the line crew. 

Now, I am off to my actual bed.  I sat down to send out an email to the employees at 10:30.  I woke up at the computer at 3 to get it finished and then I started the blog.  I guess that counts as my Sunday nap... 

Get On The Floor

Doesn't J-Lo sing a song called Get On The Floor?  Maybe that is not the title of the song but a lyric, maybe?  I am out of touch with the J-Lo.  I do know there is a song on Just Dance 4 that Natty and I challenge on, it is by J-Lo and has something to do with "the floor".  And that is all I really have to say about the J-Lo.  This is about installing the floor at the LBH.  It has been a full day.  It has been a day when my focus aimed down.  Had some great help, Jay and Sara, who took over the paint, put in a lot of hours with us today and that was most appreciated.  Jay stuck with the paint and trimmed out the dining area rather well.  A real stud.  After two days of painting I was happy not to have to do it again today.  No, my focus was the floor. 

We had to get the floor cleaned up.  Part of construction involved a lot of trash, a lot of tools, a lot of stuff on the floor.  We had to get things cleaned up and that is where we started.  Then we had a couple of soft spots.  One I cut into and tore it up.  I actually ripped out a section of flooring, to the beams.  There was some rotted wood that was making the floor a bit spongey.  Anyway, got it ripped up and new stuff installed.  It was a fun day.  We actually got to the floor?  Fun times for sure.

The night ended up running late.  We were there until after midnight.  Not the plan but we were making progress on laying down the floor and we stuck with it.  More to do tomorrow.  Not really a Sunday worker but the ox is in the mire or the Ass is in the ditch.  Grateful for whatever help we get on this flooring thing. 

Ruined Shoes

Another day behind the spray gun.  We have a painted store with a little finish painting to do and a pair of ruined shoes.  I would stop and take a picture but I am so tired right now.  Yep, time to sleep... well, time to shower and then sleep - again.

Painted

Any guesses what I did today?   That's right,  I painted.  Came home looking a bit ghostly.   Natty did a double take and started laughing.   Good times and time for me to go cleaned up.

Latest LBH Pic

 

 

This is the latest picture of our renovation efforts at the new location.  It is coming along.  This is the morning after the visit from the Miracle Men that I wrote about last night.  Tonight we were even further along than this... as should be expected after another full day at it.  It is hard to capture all the detail and finer work that is happening.  It has been a fun project for sure. 

 

I spent the day sweeping up, hanging wainscoting, meeting with the chemical guy, picking up supplies and trimming out the wainscoting.  Oh, and scouts.  Anyhow, we are going to be painting tomorrow.  I've still got some stuff to trim out but we are close. 

 

I think my body is ready for a break.  In another few days we will be just about done and then it is time to open, well, first a nap then we open.   

Miracle Men

Let me start off by saying I was completely asleep for yesterdays Mission Jars entry.  I hope it made some sort of sense.  I suppose I could go back and review it but that would take time and I am already starting to nod off.  Long days, non-stop days, they can sometimes take it all out of you.  I am needing to sleep but alas, I have a story to write and I have an online course I need to finish up.  So, at 11:22 PM I have not a lot of time. 

Miracle Men.  That is what I am calling them. More commonly known as Kevin Barrett, Andy Aulman, Morgan Elsworth, Jake Whetman, Brent Springall, Ben Jackson and Jay Fontano.  Tonight these brothers of mine from the Elders Quorum came to assist in setting up The Little Brick House.  They came because President Whetman felt inspired to call them to do so.  President Whetman, I believe he lives close to the Spirit and he follows the promptings he receives.  He did not let it go when I semi-brushed him off because of pride.  He didn't let it go and sent a counselor over to check on things.  He didn't let it go and had his other counselor at the ready and talking to me about what they can do.  He didn't let it go and called on skilled brethren in the quorum to come.  And they came without hesitation, without reservation.  Miracle Men. 

I have prayed much that we would be able to get the place ready.  It is an overwhelming task and the Lord sent his Elders Quorum President to help lighten the load.  He sent his Elders Quorum President to call on brethren who were willing and able to assist in our hour of need.  I am humbly grateful for the support of my brethren.  It means a lot to me and has given me a greater appreciation for those who I have the pleasure of serving with in the Priesthood.  Great men, Miracle Men. 

Mission Jars

I collected three large pickle jars from The Little Brick House a while back.  It was during a week that pickles was missed from the food order and we had to pick up some from the Walmart.  Anyhow, Sara had given me some neat stickers that say I Hope They Call Me On a Mission.  The idea behind them is to put the sticker on a jar and start saving for a mission.  I know, this is pretty exciting stuff here.  Anyhow, we labelled the jars and then we put their names on them along with the date.  I gave them each a couple of dollars to get started.  I think they were all excited about it.  After our missionary jar project we read scriptures about the missionary efforts of Ammon and his brethren.  We just happened to be reading at the part where Ammon defends the kings flocks.  The kids loved it.