Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Monday Update

We have two words to describe the weather today HA AGHT . We got a taste of the hot and humid weather. Temps hovered around 90, and of course it was humid. The group got a little bit of a later start as potential job sites were discussed and looked at.

The project we started working on promises to be a fairly demanding project. Part of the floor was removed and new support beams began to be installed. We hope to get the floor leveled and the rotten floor joists replaced. We also hope to repair sections of the walls that are rotten as well. Hopefully we can make some progress this week.

It still is amazing the amount of work that needs to be done. The more we see the more we realize how much devastation there was. It is estimated that only 20% of the residents have returned to the Lower 9th Ward. We learned today that before Katrina home ownership in the Lower 9th Ward was the highest in the State of Louisiana helping dispel the perception that the area was poverty stricken.

We are continuing to have fun and eating well.

Til Next Time

The NO Team.



3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Two words? Ha Aght? Come on Pete... At least you aren't doing insulation like the group that was there last week! Looks like y'all are having a good time, keep up the good work!

The VanderLaans said...

Sorry to hear the weather is as hot as ever. For those of you that have been there before, you should be used to it by now!

It's always nice to see pics of the job site and try and figure out what you're doing. Brad looks to be 'supervising' in the first one, Steve takes over in the 2nd shot, and Pete requires not one but TWO supervisors (Bethany and Sam)in the third! ;)

Seriously, I know your group is up for the challenge of this job, as you have an outstanding group of workers.

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers for a safe and successful week!

Mom V

Anonymous said...

How's Mom Heuker holding up? Drink plenty of water one and all. Hope your getting good Cajun food too and enjoying the bayous.... The pics bring back lots of memories.

Dad R.