September 28, 2023 – South side siding done

When we opened the blinds today at breakfast, the fog was really thick so that we could only see a few feet ahead of us.   With all that moisture, it was another sticky mud boots day.   It was cool all morning, so this Floridian kept my jacket on for most of the day.   By the afternoon, the sun finally came out and dried everything up.  

After another inspirational devotion and prayer from a local pastor, we all got right back to our siding tasks.   I was working with Gene on the back siding.   With all of the windows and cut-outs, it was steady progress.   We will definitely be able to finish that wall up tomorrow.

Joe was working with the south side siding, which was a little challenging because of the cutout of the roof peak.   We use a cutting template that is set up for the correct roof angle, which helps quite a bit.  

By mid morning, they had to add another level to the scaffolding to reach the peak.   It wasn’t long  before they reached the peak.   

We call the last triangular piece on the peak the ‘money shot’.   It went in first shot!

Joe had a good view from that height.  As a ‘regular’ in Sullivan, he could recognize many of the landmarks in town.

Once that team finished the south side, they started on the front of the house.    Since it is a straight shot on the bottom, it was going quickly.

We were blessed to have two knowledgeable local volunteers who made great progress on the north wall.    We’re hoping we can finish up the siding tomorrow :-).   Overall, another productive, safe and fulfilling day.   God is good!