Falfurrias, Texas - Week 2

 

 Week 2 in Falfurrias is a continuation of our work on Irma's home.  Several continued the work of scraping paint from the old siding.

 

including Jan,

Letti and Jodi

 

and Judy.

Jerry set about covering the front attached shed with new plywood

with the assistance of Gene.

Stel & Dave set out to complete construction of the side porch deck.

And the finished porch.

Next project is to remove the rest of the rotten siding at the bottom of the rear of the house.  Jan is beginning the work.

Stel and Letti and Jodi continue to remove the siding.

Everyone decided since there so many small pieces on the back with rotten edges we should remove at least one half of the back all the way up.  Dave and Stel brought in the scaffolding and began the remainder of the removal process.

During the tearout, Letti and Jodi began priming the additional siding needed.

A lot was needed and this is the first batch.

Dave and Stel then began installing the previously painted siding to the side

and to the rear with the help of Jerry and Judy to stabilize our "ups and downs".

By the end of the week, all the siding had been replaced.

In the meantime, others were beginning to paint including Judy,

Gene on trim,

Letti and Judy painting the shed

and Judy working on tough spots.

And Gene painting the high places.


By the end of the week we were all getting excited because things were starting to look good and we could project the finished product in our minds.  We don't often get to see things "finished" on these short term projects so this is really exciting for all of us.


In our "off hours"  Stel decided that the "peeling" finish on the church's picnic table was not so "appealing" so she sanding the top and benches and then applied a stain and sealer.  Not enough time to redo the whole table but at least the top and benches now have more protection .

Then Gene got into the act and decided that the cross and flame on the shed at the church was peeling and faded so he would clean it up and give it a new coat of paint.  Looks much better.

On the weekend, we all traveled 90 miles south to the First Methodist Church in Mercedes, Texas to attend a luncheon for all the NOMADS working in Texas this winter.

It was a good crowd and a great opportunity to visit with "old friends" and make some new ones.

 

So, next week is our final week in Falfurias, Texas.  I thought you would like to meet the wonderful lady we have been working for.

This is Irma.  She loves her NOMADS and has cooked 2 meals for us although she probably can't afford it.  We love her too and love seeing her happy face as her house improves.  Look forward to next week.