Blockade Runners Weekend of 9-19,20

[coachlaw]

We've got ROOF! More later. I'm tiiiiiiiired.

[dbarham]

congrats on the roof dude. did yall have enuf material?

[coachlaw]

Yeah you know it. Deano supplied more than enough. There was quite a miscalculation on the number of plywood sheets needed though. I had to make a run to Lowe's in Lake Jackson for 8 more pieces, and we still had to cannibalize one more piece out of what used to be the floor of the generator shed. We almost went and pulled the one off the scaffold in the Ghost Camp. Tell y'all what, that ride to Lowe's hurt me bad in the wallet. After getting all those pieces of marine plywood for $7 each, paying $39 a pop for regular treated was pretty rough. We darn near ran out of 2X4s too. I wanted to tell the whole story tonight, but it's going to have to wait for tomorrow. I won't feel right about hitting the sack without mentioning everyone who came out and contributed this weekend.

Thanks to:
TMO
Greg (Tom's buddy who ram-rodded the roofing crew)
Fishbobr
Primer
Redstikr
Flatoutfishin'
2112
SpikeMike

And last, but not a member here, is my poor neighbor down the bayou, Eddie Stitt. He lost everything in Ike, and is only now starting on his place. He stopped by this afternoon at just the right time. I was wishing and hoping someone would stop by, but as the day got longer, it looked like nobody would come. Then, there he was, and he saved my butt. You see, there was an ice chest and 2 cans of OFF on the roof. I tried 4 times to go up the ladder, even giving myself a pep talk, only to look down and freak out. At one point I was frozen with my arms on the roof and my feet unable to move. I think I need to see a shrink about this. Eddie said, "No problem!" and sent his son up top to retrieve everything.

The bad thing is I was expecting more people to eat food, so I brought a bunch. Well so did everyone else. Now I've got all this food that's going to go to waste. I could have worse problems though. Things are really going to move now. New outer walls are next, and of course there's the Ghost Camp to continue chewing on.

The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.

[FlatoutFishin]

Well Sandy, I didn't do much, but I enjoyed being out there Friday night. 2112 and myself gave it heck on the floundering end and by Saturday morning I was ready for the crib bigtime.
Snapped a pic as we were leaving of the work getting started...here it is.

[bountyhunter]

Kewl!!!! Way to go guys, before long you will be ready to hang up the "Holiday Inn" sign....

Now that the tournment is over, we have hunting season coming up so it might be spring before I can get out there. Though I might have to skip a weekend of bow hunting to come out and help a little.

[SpikeMike]

sorry we didn't stay longer. this was the first time Ryan and i went fishing by ourselves. usually we have one or two other folks with us.

next time, we'll plan to stay and help a bit more.

[coachlaw]

I should be able to get pics and tell the whole story tonight. You know what's funny? As I was packing up to leave, I carefully placed all the drip pans and water buckets where they needed to be. Only after I locked the door did I realize how foolish that was. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I just about slapped myself, but it was worth a good laugh.

Looks like this coming weekend will probably be an off weekend. I think I'll take a break for once. But I have to think about it. My dad is being honored at the Tulane football game in the Superdome on Saturday and I have a field pass waiting for me if I can make it there. It's going to be a tough decision to make. I can't believe he's been on the faculty there for 50 years, with no signs of retirement in the future.

[corndog]

I should be able to get pics and tell the whole story tonight. You know what's funny? As I was packing up to leave, I carefully placed all the drip pans and water buckets where they needed to be. Only after I locked the door did I realize how foolish that was. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I just about slapped myself, but it was worth a good laugh.

Looks like this coming weekend will probably be an off weekend. I think I'll take a break for once. But I have to think about it. My dad is being honored at the Tulane football game in the Superdome on Saturday and I have a field pass waiting for me if I can make it there. It's going to be a tough decision to make. I can't believe he's been on the faculty there for 50 years, with no signs of retirement in the future.

Dude your camp can wait be there with your dad that is an awesome achievement for any human being let alone your dad. hats off to him. My grandfather did 46 yrs at his job and i was always amazed at his dedication. i think that put should put him in the LA sports hall of fame on tenure alone. hope you get to go.

[coachlaw]

It's a done deal. My boss gave me the go ahead to take Friday off and head to N.O. Looks like the weather Saturday is going to be bad anyway. Sorry I still don't have the pics up. I spent last night watching the Cards rip the 'Stros and grading papers.

[FlatoutFishin]

You gonna be driving through H Town on Friday or Thursday Sandy? I can meet you and get the generator and ice chests?

[coachlaw]

Yippy Zippy, sounds like a deal Monte. I'll give you a call. It will be Friday.

[TMO]

Hey Bert, I can go next Sunday, Monday or Tuesday night if you're going and need an extra person and the weather looks good. Let me know,
Tom

[2112]

Ok, Cool and like you said, let's see what the weather is going to do.

[TMO]

Hey Bert, give me a call if you see a weather window
832-731-6584

[2112]

Got you're # added to my phone book.
I want to watch the Texans Sunday for sure. Its looking like Mon, Tues or Weds. (Weather Permitting)
I think I want to shoot for Mon with you and Weds with another. Of coarse I have Corndog Sat night...I'm such a cheap whore!