These are pictures of Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida. We forget our camera and had to buy disposable. Inside pictures did not turn out well, but outside pictures were pretty good.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
busy bees
The building project is coming along. The roofing plywood and plastic covering were installed today over the sanctuary. Rain is predicted for tomorrow. They were installing the baptismal unit and form walls for the activities building. No one has been hurt on the job. The roofing contractor's son came in today with 15 stitches down the side of his head and a broken ear drum from bull riding. A bull stepped on his head. Ouch! As soon as he can put a cowboy hat back on his head, he said he would be back riding the bulls. Cowboy up!
Weekend before last we were invited to Jim and Lynne Parker's house for supper. It was so good to see them. We had never seen their house. Lynne and I have something in common. (a love for horses, but we had to sell our horses due to physical problems). Their house is beautiful and Jim has done some great tile work. Tammy,their daughter, brought an old friend home with her. It was good to talk with her. They fed us a wonderful meal and we just enjoyed their company. Lynne even gave us some fresh lettuce from her garden and lemons.
We were invited to Joe and Bea Williams's house on Sunday afternoon for lunch. We had not seen them in years. Joe and Bea are friends from the Montevallo Baptist Church.They have such a nice garden home right on the golf course. They are such a neat couple who will always be young no matter how old they are.
We visited the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola. It was very interesting. We got there late so we hope to go back to see more in February.
Butch Walker picked us up tonight and took us out to the Olive Garden. It was good to see a familiar face. He is always fun to be around.
We have been very busy with work here at the church and elsewhere. I have not had much time to blog. Sorry to take so long in getting this going. If it is not too dreary and rainy tomorrow, I hope to get pictures of the progress of the church building. What a difference. The ladies have started a Beth Moore Bible Study on Believing God which I am excited about. We also have a prayer time one afternoon a week. The guys have started a study on the names of God. We go out to eat on Thursday nights as a group and after church on Sunday. Then we get ice cream later on Sunday afternoon. The ladies are cooking a big lunch for all the workers Monday through Friday. To say the least, we are not dieting. My knee is coming along ok. Yancy will be taking me back on Friday to her house for the weekend. She is having a housewarming party. I am looking forward to spending some time with her.
Weekend before last we were invited to Jim and Lynne Parker's house for supper. It was so good to see them. We had never seen their house. Lynne and I have something in common. (a love for horses, but we had to sell our horses due to physical problems). Their house is beautiful and Jim has done some great tile work. Tammy,their daughter, brought an old friend home with her. It was good to talk with her. They fed us a wonderful meal and we just enjoyed their company. Lynne even gave us some fresh lettuce from her garden and lemons.
We were invited to Joe and Bea Williams's house on Sunday afternoon for lunch. We had not seen them in years. Joe and Bea are friends from the Montevallo Baptist Church.They have such a nice garden home right on the golf course. They are such a neat couple who will always be young no matter how old they are.
We visited the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola. It was very interesting. We got there late so we hope to go back to see more in February.
Butch Walker picked us up tonight and took us out to the Olive Garden. It was good to see a familiar face. He is always fun to be around.
We have been very busy with work here at the church and elsewhere. I have not had much time to blog. Sorry to take so long in getting this going. If it is not too dreary and rainy tomorrow, I hope to get pictures of the progress of the church building. What a difference. The ladies have started a Beth Moore Bible Study on Believing God which I am excited about. We also have a prayer time one afternoon a week. The guys have started a study on the names of God. We go out to eat on Thursday nights as a group and after church on Sunday. Then we get ice cream later on Sunday afternoon. The ladies are cooking a big lunch for all the workers Monday through Friday. To say the least, we are not dieting. My knee is coming along ok. Yancy will be taking me back on Friday to her house for the weekend. She is having a housewarming party. I am looking forward to spending some time with her.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Work goes on
Crane has finished setting trusses on the church. Roofing has started. Allan is still putting up 12 foot metal stud walls. The church has provided lunches everyday this week. The RV group goes out for meals several times a week.
The temperature has dropped with highs in 50s and 40's and lows 20's and 30's. This is below normal for this area, but apparently most of the US is experiencing cold weather. At least it is not -45 degrees. The farmers are covering the strawberries.
I drove to the nearest grocery store by myself. Couldn't make it through all the aisles due to knee getting tired. The knee is progressing though. There is a walk/bike trail through the town here that I can't wait to try out.
The temperature has dropped with highs in 50s and 40's and lows 20's and 30's. This is below normal for this area, but apparently most of the US is experiencing cold weather. At least it is not -45 degrees. The farmers are covering the strawberries.
I drove to the nearest grocery store by myself. Couldn't make it through all the aisles due to knee getting tired. The knee is progressing though. There is a walk/bike trail through the town here that I can't wait to try out.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
We have finished our first week here in Robertsdale. Tomorrow the trusses are to be set on the new church building with roofing to follow.
Allan went out to eat with the group for supper on Thursday night at Ryan's Steak House. Saturday Allan and I drove to the Escapees Rainbow Plantation in Summerdale. Looks like they were full. We decided to eat at the Oyster House in Gulf Shores. Yum. Good food.
We attended Sunday School and church here at the project. We were given a fruit basket as new comers in the RV Maps group. Our group went out to eat after church at MaMa Lou's in Robertsdale. What a delicious buffet. Later, we drove to Camp Baldwin, a Baptist campground, to see some Campers on Mission friends that we had worked with on previous projects. Good to see Terry and Nancy and Billy and Brenda, Wilton, Waylon, Fred and Mary and others.
Weather here has been wet and rather warm, but today the thermometer has been dropping steadily. Back to the winter clothes.
Allan went out to eat with the group for supper on Thursday night at Ryan's Steak House. Saturday Allan and I drove to the Escapees Rainbow Plantation in Summerdale. Looks like they were full. We decided to eat at the Oyster House in Gulf Shores. Yum. Good food.
We attended Sunday School and church here at the project. We were given a fruit basket as new comers in the RV Maps group. Our group went out to eat after church at MaMa Lou's in Robertsdale. What a delicious buffet. Later, we drove to Camp Baldwin, a Baptist campground, to see some Campers on Mission friends that we had worked with on previous projects. Good to see Terry and Nancy and Billy and Brenda, Wilton, Waylon, Fred and Mary and others.
Weather here has been wet and rather warm, but today the thermometer has been dropping steadily. Back to the winter clothes.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Arrival in Robertsdale, Al
Date should show Jan 10.
Last Sunday we arrived in Robertsdale in the dark. Ed Evans met us at the turn off and led us to the church parking lot where we dry camped over night. Monday morning we pulled our trailer into the site and hooked up, joining about 14 other rigs. When we started work they were preparing for the concrete pour on the sanctuary walls about 37 feet high. I helped in pouring concrete on the foundation wall for the extended fellowship hall and we have begun installing 12 foot high metal stud walls in the interior of the building.
Jeanne is recovering from surgery. She is doing her exercises but over did the walking. The next day she was in a lot of discomfort and took a pain pill which caused adverse reactions and vows not to take those pills again.
We have found the people to be very friendly and like to socialize after work. We have had to send off for a new air card as ours died. The pastor offered the wifi site while we are waiting. We have several friends in the area and hope to visit them while we are here. Will take some pictures soon.
Last Sunday we arrived in Robertsdale in the dark. Ed Evans met us at the turn off and led us to the church parking lot where we dry camped over night. Monday morning we pulled our trailer into the site and hooked up, joining about 14 other rigs. When we started work they were preparing for the concrete pour on the sanctuary walls about 37 feet high. I helped in pouring concrete on the foundation wall for the extended fellowship hall and we have begun installing 12 foot high metal stud walls in the interior of the building.
Jeanne is recovering from surgery. She is doing her exercises but over did the walking. The next day she was in a lot of discomfort and took a pain pill which caused adverse reactions and vows not to take those pills again.
We have found the people to be very friendly and like to socialize after work. We have had to send off for a new air card as ours died. The pastor offered the wifi site while we are waiting. We have several friends in the area and hope to visit them while we are here. Will take some pictures soon.