Hi--we are getting ready to move to Trinity Pines--I have been working on taxes in the evenings and early mornings. During the middle of the day, I have been helping with projects around International Bible Center. Things like cutting up branches, caulking in a shower and leveling a ceiling/floor in an apartment. The jobs help keep my sanity while working on taxes.
I have also been having fun making suppers in the dutch oven--relaxing. CC gets the recipes together and I get the fun of cooking.
We have most of the RV packed up so we can leave early on Friday morning. It will take us about 5 hours to get to Trinity TX.
CC's cousin will be coming through TX next Wed. so we plan to meet them along Interstate 10 at a steak house--should be fun to see them.
I have some more pictures on the camera which I hope to get on the blog soon.
Bye nlsower
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Only two days left
Hello everyone.
We had a busy weekend so I didn't get a new post written. I guess it was busy, but I can't remember what we did. I was planning on cooking in my new dutch oven but the wind was about 25 mph with gust up to 40. It was also rather cool down to 35* in the morning and only up to 50's during the day. Also have been working on taxes.
BC and Vern have been working on a Staff house--we tiled the bathroom and laid laminate in one bedroom. We had to remove the old tile and level the floor--this is an old old house. The laminate flooring was suppose to just snap together--wrong--it was a real pain. Of course the walls were not straight and the floor was not level. Oh well the pay is still "heavenly".
Vern and I are now working on installing two motion lights on the administration building and installing three outside outlets on a mobile home for three air conditioners. BC is learning how to bend conduit and pull wires.
A week ago we did get to meet the SOWERS for a nearby project. The first couple below are from Iowa. The second couple are from wherever their RV is parked. And the third couple are from Minnesota.
The new tile in the bathroom.
We had a busy weekend so I didn't get a new post written. I guess it was busy, but I can't remember what we did. I was planning on cooking in my new dutch oven but the wind was about 25 mph with gust up to 40. It was also rather cool down to 35* in the morning and only up to 50's during the day. Also have been working on taxes.
BC and Vern have been working on a Staff house--we tiled the bathroom and laid laminate in one bedroom. We had to remove the old tile and level the floor--this is an old old house. The laminate flooring was suppose to just snap together--wrong--it was a real pain. Of course the walls were not straight and the floor was not level. Oh well the pay is still "heavenly".
Vern and I are now working on installing two motion lights on the administration building and installing three outside outlets on a mobile home for three air conditioners. BC is learning how to bend conduit and pull wires.
A week ago we did get to meet the SOWERS for a nearby project. The first couple below are from Iowa. The second couple are from wherever their RV is parked. And the third couple are from Minnesota.
The new tile in the bathroom.
Vern laying the laminate flooring--I think he is praying it will snap together.
We are hoping it doesn't rain too much today so we can finish the second motion light and start the electrical on the mobile home.
Glad to hear the snow is disappearing in MN. nlsower
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Hello from IBC
IBC (International Bible Center) was started in 1944. The administration building was mansion in the 1800's and casino in the 30's. It is located on the highest spot in San Antonio so the people could see the police coming up the hill to check on the illegal activities.
Two other churches use the auditorium on Sunday and other groups use the gym etc during the week.
Vern and BC repairing the electric eye on the security light on the top of the shop. Thanks BD for the sturdy ladder.
Vern and BC after a hard day and heading out for the evening walk.
Pat and CC heading out for the evening walk. They have been having a ball.
The corner of the classroom/library building--we repaired the floor outlet in two classrooms.
The entrance to the auditorium and gymnasium. We repaired the lights in the boys and girls shower rooms. It was a challenge to figure out why the lights didn't work since there was electricity all the way up to the light fixture--finally found an old heat sensor on the back of the fixture. We fixed a faucet in the kitchen.
This is the boys dorm--they are moved in military barracks--old, old. We repaired or replaced three faucets, cleaned and installed several shower heads, and replace light bulbs in one of the restrooms. We may have time to straighten and reinforce a sagging beam but the people in the end apartment need to move out first. It is the apartment on the left end in the picture.
This is the married student apartment building--no work in this building yet.
This is the shop--well equipped but has over 500 drawers of small parts--several are not labelled--anyone want a job? We repaired two swivel chairs for the nursery and fixed the air line in the engine area in the shop.
The light above the door are now on a timer thanks to Vern.
The back of the administration building--we are to place a motion detector light above the drive-thru--all of the parts have been purchased now we just need time.
This is the girls dorm--the laundry is in the right wing. Very handy for the SOWERs. We are parked just to the left of the picture.
Our homes behind the girls dorm.
A staff house that needs laminate flooring laid in a bedroom and tile removed and replaced in a bathroom--these may be our projects this week. After we fix the electrical in one of the mobile homes and clean the air conditioners.
Today is a beautiful day--in the 80's. We enjoyed our worship at a mono-ethic church--and it wasn't white. Very small--about 25 in attendance.
Two other churches use the auditorium on Sunday and other groups use the gym etc during the week.
Vern and BC repairing the electric eye on the security light on the top of the shop. Thanks BD for the sturdy ladder.
Vern and BC after a hard day and heading out for the evening walk.
Pat and CC heading out for the evening walk. They have been having a ball.
The front side of the administration building--we replaced an access panel and will be installing a motion light--all of the plants keep getting stolen off the front porch.
The corner of the classroom/library building--we repaired the floor outlet in two classrooms.
The entrance to the auditorium and gymnasium. We repaired the lights in the boys and girls shower rooms. It was a challenge to figure out why the lights didn't work since there was electricity all the way up to the light fixture--finally found an old heat sensor on the back of the fixture. We fixed a faucet in the kitchen.
This is the boys dorm--they are moved in military barracks--old, old. We repaired or replaced three faucets, cleaned and installed several shower heads, and replace light bulbs in one of the restrooms. We may have time to straighten and reinforce a sagging beam but the people in the end apartment need to move out first. It is the apartment on the left end in the picture.
This is the married student apartment building--no work in this building yet.
This is the shop--well equipped but has over 500 drawers of small parts--several are not labelled--anyone want a job? We repaired two swivel chairs for the nursery and fixed the air line in the engine area in the shop.
The light above the door are now on a timer thanks to Vern.
The back of the administration building--we are to place a motion detector light above the drive-thru--all of the parts have been purchased now we just need time.
This is the girls dorm--the laundry is in the right wing. Very handy for the SOWERs. We are parked just to the left of the picture.
Our homes behind the girls dorm.
A staff house that needs laminate flooring laid in a bedroom and tile removed and replaced in a bathroom--these may be our projects this week. After we fix the electrical in one of the mobile homes and clean the air conditioners.
Today is a beautiful day--in the 80's. We enjoyed our worship at a mono-ethic church--and it wasn't white. Very small--about 25 in attendance. Well I better publish this before I lose it. nlsower.
three more pictures from YWAM
I ran out of time yesterday before I could get these three pictures posted.
BC sitting by the railing he stabilized to the concrete step--used Tap cons.
BC by the door where he replaced the regular hinges with spring loaded hinges. Hope they will be strong enough to close the door.
Part of the Substation kitchen that was sheet rocked--we had to leave the ceiling open for the vent installation people and the wall in the right corner open for the plumbing. The stainless steel unit in the foreground is the range hood. It will be mounted in the far corner. All of the stainless wall covering, vent hood, vent pipes, fire suppression system and vent fans have to be installed by a licensed contractor--about $3500. I would love to see the kitchen when it is completed--we may have to work this project again some other year.
BC sitting by the railing he stabilized to the concrete step--used Tap cons.
BC by the door where he replaced the regular hinges with spring loaded hinges. Hope they will be strong enough to close the door.
Part of the Substation kitchen that was sheet rocked--we had to leave the ceiling open for the vent installation people and the wall in the right corner open for the plumbing. The stainless steel unit in the foreground is the range hood. It will be mounted in the far corner. All of the stainless wall covering, vent hood, vent pipes, fire suppression system and vent fans have to be installed by a licensed contractor--about $3500. I would love to see the kitchen when it is completed--we may have to work this project again some other year.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Beautiful morning
Hi everyone. A beautiful sunny morning. C is out for a walk. The trees are budding and the birds are singing.
These are some pictures from our February project at YWAM by Lindale, TX.
Removing a wall in one of the staff houses--one side was sheetrock and the other side was corrugated sheet metal. Also removed crown molding in another room.
BD on ladder in front of the new siding on end of new kitchen.
The view from in front of the chapel--the ponds were made as part of a catfish farm.
CC walking through the spillway on the path from our RV to the work site.
I will post more pictures later--must go to Harbor Freight---shop, shop, shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CC walking through the spillway on the path from our RV to the work site.
I will post more pictures later--must go to Harbor Freight---shop, shop, shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sunday, March 7, 2010
rainy sunday afternoon
Hi. Thanks Pastor Paul and others for posting the church info. It is a warm feeling to follow what is happening back at the home church. We have good wireless connection at this project.
We are at International Bible Center in San Antonio, TX. This is a church of about 200 and a Bible College. They are starting a program in English as a Second Language--this will help foreign students get a visa. The enrollment is down to about 30 students now--they hope to get the new program going soon to help the enrollment.
We start work tomorrow morning--we are not sure what we will be doing but they have a list of about 100 small tasks--including plumbing, electrical, painting, hanging mirrors, etc. This should be fun. There is one other couple working with us. We worked with them New Tribes Aviation in McNeal AZ a few years ago. He is an electrician. There isn't much work for the ladies so they may get some walking done.
We enjoy visiting different churches around each project. Today, we did not attend the church at the project because many people were gone on a retreat. We attended Rainbow Hills Baptist Church, the service was very enjoyable--multi-ethnic and multi-generational.
Both B and C caught colds--got some medicine so we are on the mend--maybe the 70 degree weather later this week will help.
I will try to get some pictures of the end of the last project and some of this project on the blog soon. nlsower
We are at International Bible Center in San Antonio, TX. This is a church of about 200 and a Bible College. They are starting a program in English as a Second Language--this will help foreign students get a visa. The enrollment is down to about 30 students now--they hope to get the new program going soon to help the enrollment.
We start work tomorrow morning--we are not sure what we will be doing but they have a list of about 100 small tasks--including plumbing, electrical, painting, hanging mirrors, etc. This should be fun. There is one other couple working with us. We worked with them New Tribes Aviation in McNeal AZ a few years ago. He is an electrician. There isn't much work for the ladies so they may get some walking done.
We enjoy visiting different churches around each project. Today, we did not attend the church at the project because many people were gone on a retreat. We attended Rainbow Hills Baptist Church, the service was very enjoyable--multi-ethnic and multi-generational.
Both B and C caught colds--got some medicine so we are on the mend--maybe the 70 degree weather later this week will help.
I will try to get some pictures of the end of the last project and some of this project on the blog soon. nlsower
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Headed for March Project
Hi. We are on the road to International Bible College in San Antonio. We have had two days in a row of sun shine :) in the 70's.
We will learn about our work at the project today when we meet with the host. Bye nlsower
We will learn about our work at the project today when we meet with the host. Bye nlsower
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