The Agua Viva Mission, the foundation is laid, ready for the work to begin.
a close up of the pad
"Duro" checking out the electrical situation.
Laying out the lumber.
Rick telling everyone what to do - "that stud over there doesn't quite look straight."
Some of the ladies from the Monday morning Bible study made a fruit salad for the workers.
Dan is trying to explain something.
Could this be the problem?
Attaching stucco wire to the walls.
Busy at work
getting everything lined up
Rick "how do I get this gun off my belt again?"
just about done with wall two.
Three minds are better than one
very exact measuring for the trusses.
cutting the wood gussets
more cutting
Dan, being honored for his service as a fireman. The helmet comes complete with lights and siren.
Special bike riding shorts for DR2
Pastor Dave DeRidder all ready to ride.
The complete view. Is that a pad in his shorts or is that why they gave him that special powder? Please note the speedy red converse biking shoes too!
Tuesday began with raising the walls
and holding the walls
while they are set in place
still holding
Mark, standing in the gap
still holding...
now the second half
up
and hold, again
it is starting to look like a building
Meanwhile, back at Pancho Villa the truss team is cutting
gussets and sticks
then they are moved to the pattern/mold on the cement
and placed in the correct spot
"I think it goes here?"
Then Sandra comes by with the glue
and it is time to nail
and nail
still nailing
almost done
Wednesday, making the two end gables
always a challenge
making the precise cuts
The trusses, all done and ready to load. Dave, Ann, Gladys, Arlene, and Sandra ready to go
it started out relatively easy
to load the trusses
watch out for your heads, here they come
duck
but the stack kept getting higher
the truss crew, loaded and ready to go
they didn't get too far (a block) before they had to re-tie things a bit.
Then came the job of unloading the trusses
all hands on deck
and carrying them
the gable ends to be covered with stucco wire
measuring for the stucco wire
stapleing it on.
through the door.
ready to go
the trusses were then lifted up to the guys on top
very carefully
who set them in place
Steve
Scott
Mark, I think?
yes, it was Mark
Andrew
Rick
ready for more?
looking good
A view from the back
a view from below
looking like nap time
break time already?
Allen taking a break
Then the shingles arrived and had to be unloaded
back to break (nap) time
Is that one truss croocked?
pretty impressive!
a wireing job with a view.
Thursday's job, get the roof done.
plywood being lifted and nailed in place
finishing up the stucco wire, one worker, two supervisors
a close up shot of Bruce hard at work
Rod and a photo op.
Jeff (Jefe) measuring and cutting the rake
Dan cutting plywood
more plywood to cut by Jim
Allen and Renee have an aprentice, Angel.
Chelsea putting up bird block
willing workers, Ann
and Irma, willing to do anything
except the bathrooms!
workers on the roof, Steve
Mark
Rick, Andrew, Gabe,
one side almost done!
and the lone female representative, Chelsea
"What do you mean we don't eat until it is done?"
Meanwhile, Dave in the trenches
Dick and Jaime try to figure out which wire goes where.
dig it up, cover it back up.
laying the wire
a box protecting the main wire entering the santuary.
Scott, supervising the trenchwork.
digging out the last corner.
"Duro" (Steve Hubers) instaling wire to the box. Jaime Lee watching and learning.
wiring the boxes inside the santuary
Jay asks,"Now which wire do I pull again?"
"This one here"
"What did he say?"
"What?"
Windows were also installed.
pictures were taken by Arlene
floors were swept, again, by Sandra
After devotions, Dave receives a special shirt from Scott.
The whole group, Thanks guys!
Friday there was wiring to finish.
lots of helpers
There were shingles to carry to the roof.
After Jim complained of a sore shoulder, someone came up with a fancy shoulder pad, that didn't work.
The roofing crew is getting excited, they are almost done!
Armando sends Elias up with more shingles.
Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the post behind them?
Cement was mixed for stucco.
Rod is building something?
Pastor Armando Ponce checking out the view from the pulpit.
The finished building.
