Trip: Project Leogane, Haiti
There are [61] stories from my trip: Project Leogane, Haiti
HAITI | Saturday, 7 Aug 2010 | Views [355] | Comments [4]
I'll get a gps reading on the new site today or tomorrow and get it posted for y'all. A before photo would likely be nice, too, eh? OH OH OH...check this out!!! Don't forget to check out the video...a really cool photo montage! Today we went to the ... Read more >
HAITI | Thursday, 5 Aug 2010 | Views [257]
Not sure I'm going to post much of what I wrote in my t+30 entry: I was in a weird mood and was venting some. I'll edit it and post what's left perhaps later tonight. Today was a good day and a frustrating day on the jobsite. We are trying like the ... Read more >
HAITI | Tuesday, 3 Aug 2010 | Views [282]
Back from break. Things are the same here in HODR-ville , but my brain is refreshed. Didn't realize how much I needed to get away until I WAS away. I was very bummed that there was no mask/snorkel/fins that I could lay my hands on. I may have to try ... Read more >
HAITI | Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 | Views [335] | Comments [5]
You'll never ever in a gazzilion years guess what happened last night!
I'm on a mandatory 'mental health break' from HODR base of operations,
so new friend Tom and I hop on a motorcycle and go over the mountains
to Jacmal. We end up staying the night ... Read more >
HAITI | Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 | Views [393] | Comments [9]
Day one of Mental Health Break. Out with Tom Clear who happens to be the father of Sinead, HODR's Project Coordinator (my boss effectively). He and I realized our mandated breaks were coming up at about the same time so decided to do it together - safety ... Read more >
HAITI | Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010 | Views [247] | Comments [2]
Tomorrow I go on break for 4 days. Will type up a new report on Saturday or Sunday. I need the break. Me and another fellow are heading to Jakmal to a motel. Just can't handle the idea of camping right now. I need some creature comforts...like a bed ... Read more >
HAITI | Friday, 23 Jul 2010 | Views [246] | Comments [1]
The end of a couple of looooong days. Our school building troupe of 5 (the 'core' crew, so to speak, though many others have participated and given much to the projects) went to School Build Site 2 where the doors and murals were yet to be hung along ... Read more >
HAITI | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Views [237] | Comments [1]
Ony hired the local trinket peddler, Peterson, to drive to Jakmal today. Pat and I and Ony took the ride up and over the mountains to the (south??). It was great to get out of the city of Leogane and see something of the country although there was still ... Read more >
HAITI | Sunday, 18 Jul 2010 | Photo Gallery
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HAITI | Saturday, 17 Jul 2010 | Views [285] | Comments [7]
It was a 1/2 day or work today. 'My Crew' has hit their stride very nicely with the corrugated roofing. Monday we will finish up the roofing and do some punchlist stuff to prepare for the 'rendering' (aka, stucco) team to come in Tuesday. Has a week ... Read more >
HAITI | Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010 | Photo Gallery
photos from the HODR Compound
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HAITI | Saturday, 10 Jul 2010 | Views [487] | Comments [22]
We went to the school site today and stood the walls. Tomorrow we will level and plumb the walls, dry pack the bottom plate, and stand the trusses. An ambitious amount of work for one day, but our goal is to get at least a few trusses up. We are struggling ... Read more >
HAITI | Tuesday, 6 Jul 2010 | Views [328] | Comments [6]
Well, I've still not taken any pictures...I'm just not a picture takin' sorta fellow. I really should change that for this trip: I say that every trip I go on. I did take readings of the concrete today: 104F at 10am, 118F at noon. From there I just didn't ... Read more >
HAITI | Monday, 5 Jul 2010 | Views [231]
First day of work: 7:30 to 4:30 with a 1.5 hour lunch. I was brought on with the framing crew that's putting together walls for a new school. Foundation is due to be complete tomorrow or Wednesday and we hoping to have the framing ready to transport ... Read more >
HAITI | Saturday, 3 Jul 2010 | Views [293] | Comments [9]
In MIA and am at the gate - hearing Hatian Creole for the first time now...thankfully I do recognize it. That's a step. Gotta go find some coffee as the stores are just beginning to open - 6am looms. Uneventful flights but for sitting with nice lady with ... Read more >
HAITI | Friday, 2 Jul 2010 | Views [282]
Sittin in the SFO airport. Jen H and Jon D took me to lunch then dropped me at the airport. I'm super early but wanted them to have the opportunity to be able to get out SF before the July 4 holiday weekend crush. Lunch was a stop at SF Taco Shop to watch ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 27 Jun 2010 | Views [257]
Jon D. and Ed I. came to the apartment today and helped move the last of the stuff into storage. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! It's a darn hot day to be doing that type of work and they hung with me. I hope I wasn't too unorganized...hehe. So I ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 26 Jun 2010 | Views [658]
The Response. Typical. Run. Around. From. A. Corporation. And they have the dumb 'keep this confidential' disclaimer...yeah right...they do that 'cause they know how incredibly retarded their response is. BoneHeads!!! And to add salt to the wound ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010 | Views [288]
Another milestone of sorts today: I dropped off Lucy at Scott's pad today. Scott's other 2 dogs, and Scott, will be Lucy's family for the next 3 months. Lucy has been going to work with me at Scott's for the past few months so she is familiar with the ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 18 Jun 2010 | Views [327]
The pressure is coming on full force now. Trying to tie up loose ends at the apartment so I can begin moving it into storage units. All the 'big ticket items' have sold like the entertainment center, desks, dresser, stereo equipment, etc. Down to 2 ... Read more >
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