19 October 2009 - Left Overs - Red Rhino Outreach Project

19 October 2009 – Left Overs

October 19, 2009 Greg Traverso Uncategorized

We finished up the paving slabs a few days ago, once we got our system down it was smooth. Here are a few snapshots from then and today. Tomorrow is a holiday, Kenyatta Day. The 10th was Moi Day. Were playing through on this one.

After Gilbert and I laid the slabs, Musembi would steady the ship and David would shake his money-maker.

They'd do the leveling dance 'til the bubbles were plumb.

Gilbert and I taking the exact height measurement of each of the stones, 180 of 'em. The photo was taken by Robert, his first. He's two pictures away standing in the middle of the grid.

Not sure what Benson and Samuel were up to here.

Robert, the photographer.

The blooming jacaranda trees. Every October.

Motor bike taxi, the three person model, which occasionally doubles as the four person model.

Today's overturned trucks. 1.

Today's work.

Making the mazzera stone puzzle.

That’s all the news that’s fit to print.

Your reporter from the dry front,

David

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Chris L says
October 19, 2009 at 9:57 pm

Ah, that ongoing stonework. I love the mazzera stone…and those jacaranda trees. And it’s so wonderful recognizing all our familiar friends. Be safe and all — all of you.

Love,

Chris
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david says
October 20, 2009 at 12:35 pm

CL,

All the workers here send their big howdy’s to you. They, as well as I, remember your working heart and hands. The jacarandas are magnificent. When the blossoms fall on the ground, unless they are seriously disturbed, they remain in tact for days, carpeting in purple what they fall on.

Safety first. That’s my motto. Love to all,

David
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Ed Richardson says
October 20, 2009 at 9:24 pm

Dave,

It all looks so good! What a job you have done in bringing the first building close to completion. Next summer will be a treat for everyone who is travelling to RROP.

Be well and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ed
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Ed Richardson says
October 20, 2009 at 9:25 pm

Dave,

It all looks so good! What a job you have done in bringing the first building close to completion. Next summer will be a treat for everyone who is travelling to RROP.

Be well and have a Happy Halloween & Thanksgiving!

Ed
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  david says
  October 21, 2009 at 9:18 am
  
  Hi Ed,
  
  Are you and Dottie among the prospective travelers? Halloween, one of my very favorites, is tricky here. One has to manufacture it from scratch. I’m on the hunt for a pumpkin and some people to trick. Keep you posted.
  
  David

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