If you have ever been involved in a building or renovation job, you will know that the last 5% of the job is often the hardest to complete. You always tell yourself that you’ll do that little bit of skirting in a couple of weeks (which ends up being 2 weeks before you sell) we don’t have that luxury of time, so we are pushing on to ensure all of the little bits are done now, for we know if we leave them that is how they will remain.
Because most of today’s work was internal, it started to get a little crazy in there a couple of times, so we decided to split the team. Half would stay and finish off all of the internal with Peter and I while the other half would return to the hotel to rest and visit the markets with David and Margie. The aim tomorrow is that the rested students will return to finish off the bits of painting and the others will have their turn to rest and shop.
David and Sister Rose went shopping for plants, they returned with 4 x3m palm trees and 4 hedge shrubs. They all looked great and instantly transformed the site, when I discovered how little the plants cost (comparatively to Australian prices) I decided to get the same amount again
The internal team worked like champions, Andrew, Mat. M, Jesse, Bayden, Max and Max have worked tirelessly and without complaint for 4 x 9 hr days on the internal fit out. Our aim was to get it all done by 5 ish so we could go back to BarCIE mission done. As hard as we tried we were not able to get that last bit done. It did not seem as hot today, or maybe it was hotter and I was hallucinating it was cooler, hard to know. We (i include myself in that) really hit the wall physically and mentally this arvo, at one point i notice that my motor skills were shot, at that stage went and hosed the plants for 10 minutes to clear my head. I do know that Mother Nature sent through a ‘congratulations’ at about 4.30 with a cool breeze, as if to reward the boys for a job well done.
Craig
Because most of today’s work was internal, it started to get a little crazy in there a couple of times, so we decided to split the team. Half would stay and finish off all of the internal with Peter and I while the other half would return to the hotel to rest and visit the markets with David and Margie. The aim tomorrow is that the rested students will return to finish off the bits of painting and the others will have their turn to rest and shop.
David and Sister Rose went shopping for plants, they returned with 4 x3m palm trees and 4 hedge shrubs. They all looked great and instantly transformed the site, when I discovered how little the plants cost (comparatively to Australian prices) I decided to get the same amount again
The internal team worked like champions, Andrew, Mat. M, Jesse, Bayden, Max and Max have worked tirelessly and without complaint for 4 x 9 hr days on the internal fit out. Our aim was to get it all done by 5 ish so we could go back to BarCIE mission done. As hard as we tried we were not able to get that last bit done. It did not seem as hot today, or maybe it was hotter and I was hallucinating it was cooler, hard to know. We (i include myself in that) really hit the wall physically and mentally this arvo, at one point i notice that my motor skills were shot, at that stage went and hosed the plants for 10 minutes to clear my head. I do know that Mother Nature sent through a ‘congratulations’ at about 4.30 with a cool breeze, as if to reward the boys for a job well done.
Craig
3 comments:
Hi guys,
I am crying as I read about Tina, tell her I think she looks beautiful. You have done a fantastic job over the last three days - wow, what a difference, internal fitout and plants - Backyard Blitz, eat your heart out!!! Saints Boys Rock. I posted a blog with a suggestion re naming from Fr Peter. Aedodatus, son of Augustine. Enjoy the special blessing of the building tomorrow - wish I could be there. Airport security is tight - allow plenty of time for check in, security, weigh in etc - you will have to spread the load over the whole group as far as weight - they are quite fussy. Have a safe trip home, see you next week.
Love Pip
David Sherwood
Yes we know about that last 5% of jobs, you have been doing ours for the last 8-9 months. (Your mum and dad know about them too). The plants look great, hope they are planted right so that they last. dont forget to give them a good watering in if you can use the water that is.
Its all just about over so enjoy doing the finishing touches and we look forward to seeing the hard working team arrive home safely.
Well done on changing the life of Tina. I cried too when I read about what you have done. I don't know how you are going to leave these children!
Tom, I can't wait to hear all your stories and see you on Tuesday morning,
love Mum xx
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