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Welcome to my little corner of the inter-webs! I just wanted to take this space to warn you that my posts will rarely be up to date. Due to the spontaneity of natural disasters and the unpredictability of when AmeriCorps' services will be requested I will be digitizing my journal entries whenever we return to St. Louis. Oh, and most of the pictures you see here were taken by myself. If ever I do use someone else's material I make a point to give them due credit though! That said, come, leave comments and be merry! I hope you enjoy your stay!

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Ava - 4/3

We returned to Hercules Tower today only to be called back by Rolla dispatch after setting up our gear.  There was a severe thunderstorm heading our way so we needed to return to the Ava compound.  The sun was shining and there were nothing but puffy white clouds as far as the eye could see, but we followed orders.  Sure enough, 10 minutes after we got back there was a torrential downpour.  Thanks Rolla dispatch!

While it was storming we performed a decent amount of tool maintenance.  After it was done…what didn’t we do?  We cleared the drains of leaves and loose sediment, used said sediment to fill holes in the parking lot, moved tires (one of which was so heavy it took 3 of us to move), consolidated firewood piles, power washed the trailer we sleep in, threw away old signs, AND took off and replaced some tin roof paneling.

I’d say my favorite task was working on the roof.  I think I just love jobs with a view and working at a new height grants a new perspective.  Well I’m done for the day—one too many trips with a wheel barrel filled with sediment up a hill.  Night friends!


P.S. Our blowers’ names are Tapanga and BilBlow Baggins.  How cool is that?


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