Team Pago Pago 1 and 2

At the Pago Pago (1 & 2) site, many projects were occurring simultaneously.  Outside Big John and an assortment of teenagers finished framing and screwing in the first platform of the wheelchair ramp for the homeowner Theresa.  Although the rain slowed down, Ben, Kira, Kalyn, Sam, Chelsea and Erin managed to have a mud fight in the first ten minutes.  After a lot of grunting and elbow grease from inside on the second project (a flooring job), Laura, Matt and Sam manhandled a piece of OSB into submission and "gently removed" more rotted floor boards.

The rain really put a damper on the group's work and before they knew it, it was time to eat lunch.  Since it was the last day, we went to Wendy's to celebrate of course, once we arrived it stopped raining.  After a nutritious lunch at Wendy's, our team went back to work.  Hippie John (as opposed to Big John or Johnny O) was the MVP - most valuable plumber.  He hooked up the new sink, cut the counter tops and installed the new sink for a relieved Theresa.

As the day wore on, Sam, Kira and Zach played with the two grandchildren Deanna and Alexis, while Chelsea cared for the dog next door.  We wrapped up the day by saying good-bye to Theresa and the kids.  As always, the last day is bittersweet, but all members of the crews should be proud of the project they completed this week.

Ben Dettleback