I did some real work today, but only for about 3-4 hours. It was, to quote Dad, "hotter than hell down here". My Sears Hardware experience gives me a good head start on all the other guys here. I used a miter saw (or chop saw) for the first time today. At sears, I've sold prob. nearly a dozen of them and just now did I get a chance to use one.
Our organization is called Rebuilding Together (New Orleans). I can't stress enough how sweet this place is! We're extremely eco friendly. Our company does things like salvage wood from houses that were about to be demolished, then restores it and uses it again on rebuilding stuff. We're all about using "green" materials, etc. Monday I visited the offices of the people running this program, and I must say: it was like walking onto the bridge of the Enterprise D. These people are my heroes and I can't believe I am on the road to becoming one. One more thing, then I am done hyping, I feel very lucky to be in this (extremely cultured, vibrant) place and be surrounded by people who personal rewards for this work, not money. I am surrounded by idealists, even if not everyone is doing this for selfless reasons. People just have a fire behind their actions, their demeanor, that is just truly encouraging.
That all being said, I can't wait to come back for Either/Or/Both Thanksgiving and Christmas and go to family events and plug my new organization all over the place, saying donate, volunteer, and support.
I miss you guys.
With love,
Tony
6 comments:
Hey Tony, Sounds as though you are staying as busy as possible. I like idealists, and think about idealism often, actually. I am glad you are enthusiastic about your work, it helps pass the time. Make sure you drink plenty of water! -Jim
p.s. - I am moving today to my final destination: http://www.ramshaw.com/apartments/show/93?view=details
It sounds amazing. Just keep doing what you're doing! See you in November, hopefully!
Heck yeah Tony.
Sounds real cool. Drink plenty, plenty of water!
Remember to work smarter not harder, as Scrooge McDuck once said. Tony keep posting away man I love it, and try to have fun out there. Download house of the rising sun mp3 and enjoy.
Tony! That sounds like such a cool place! I never knew the enterprise D unless thats the one in every episode, haha. The enterprise E is my favorite right now because it was in first contact. Keep it up tony your blogs are sweet!
Congratulations on your new chop saw expertise. I'll be using one any day now to do some window trim. Right now, the drywall screw gun is my best friend. You're going to come out of this with so many new skills!
Your organization sounds wonderful. There are a few places around here that deal in salvaged materials, and an auction company that sells the stuff out of homes (like a lot of the smaller ones in AH) before they get knocked down to buld a McMansion. I'm amazed at how many building materials, and even whole buildings, are in perfect condition and go to waste just because it's easier to throw them away. Glad to hear you're using some of them!
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