FLORIDA

I've been spending time visiting with daughters, friends, more family, and flea markets (cuz that's what old folks do around these parts). The weather here...no one in the northeast wants to hear about. aaaahhhhhh

Finished at Moss Point, MS

     I spent the last two work weeks doing pretty much the same kinds of things.  Helped lay laminate flooring in one house.  Then was moved into another house and became the caulking queen.  We caulked, painted, trimmed, cleaned, and finished the house.  The NOMADS pretty much completed all they can do and the owner has a move-in date set for next month.  (There are still some other things that need to get done first.)

     I was able to get out last weekend with some other NOMADS and see the area.  We feasted on shrimp po-boys and drove along the beach.  Beautiful, non-tourist area.  Gorgeous homes facing the Gulf.  

     I am missing some of the Mardi-Gras festivities because I packed up and left before the snow storm arrived.  I am now headed to the Tampa area to visit with friends and family.  I will be able to leave the Jambo there, where it will be safe and warm (?), so that I can spend time flying to see more family.  

     So, yep, much of the same.....working in homes, trying to keep warm, and avoiding record- breaking weather.  

Moss Point, Mississippi

     I spent a couple weeks relaxing.  Now I am back to work.  Most of the team arrived on Saturday and some are on their way, having been stuck in the midwest stormy weather.  It's been warm here, but then rain and now a little cooler.  The water table is just below the grass, I think, so when it rains it pools easily.  The Jambo was in a couple of inches and I thought we should have boat races.  

     I saw my first armadillo while I was riding my bike.  It was dead along the highway.  I guess that's the way you usually see them. 

     The team is parked at Caswell Springs UMC.  This friendly, welcoming church is very active, and I have enjoyed being included in some of their activities.  

     Again we are helping to rebuild homes.  And again I am laying laminate floor.  Now I know how actors feel when they seem to be type-cast.  :)   Actually, being the youngest on the team,  :) I'm the one that can get up and down all the time.