A Thing of Beauty -
We have been at this project about 10 months or so. It seems like a good time to reflect on the progress to date. There is not as much green grass, but there is a lot more building than when we started. At lunch on Saturday, I asked about the name of this majestic body of water. The official name on the plan is Infiltration Puddle-1. The name assures that it will not be confused with the one near the road which is Infiltration Puddle-2. Actually, I do not know which name goes on which puddle. Those names may not be exactly correct, but I can't remember any better at the moment. They are not supposed to hang around for more than 48 hours, so we have to enjoy the waterfront view when we can. I think we might call this one, "Transitory Lake LLCER."
Naturally, where there is standing water, there are kids there to skip stones.
The Front Lawn -
The size large earth moving gear shown in the picture was put to good use this week. On Tuesday I thought that the spring plowing was finished and the soil is ready for the crop to be sown.
On Saturday it appeared to be all smoothed out. However, driving across the dirt made it clear that it is not smooth. It sounds like they will just keep pushing the dirt around until they get tired of it and then will add the gravel base for the blacktop.
Coloring Contest -
I do not know the rules of the contest, but I can see the work of the contestants. It seems that a painter gets inspired and proceeds to paint a pattern on the walls using colors and designs of his choice. Then another painter uses his imagination to paint up a different part of the building.
I am interested to see which collection of colors and patterns prevails in the end. The judges show up every now and again to squint, knowingly nod and vote. Stay tuned to see who wins.
Wood Trim -
Early in the week a stack of trim boards from the big, blue container appeared inside the building. By Saturday the stack inside had grown considerably.
I can't tell if it is done multiplying or not. It seems like a lot of lumber to me, but then I am intimidated by a Costco sized case of toothpicks. The wood is still rough so it must be planed and cut to proper dimension. That should be fun to watch if you are not allergic to sawdust.
Spectators -
After lunch Saturday, I saw most of the crew gazing skyward.
Over yonder a bit, Randy was intently thumbing his joysticks.
Then from the wild blue yonder, this airplane buzzed in. I was a witness last summer when Randy crashed a different remote flying machine. I heard that that machine was terminally injured in that incident. This plane came in gently, negotiating our parking lot-in-process very smoothly. No crash, no injuries.
Really-O, Truly-O Work Happens-
Sam made the current job list on cardboard spool packaging material. This offered the workers a chance to be involved in selecting their tasks.
A spin of the wheel and you get your assignment. Who says building a church with volunteer labor is not fun?
Tom apparently drew the job of holding a family meeting in the conversation pit behind the building. Here Tom is working on the meeting agenda, maybe.
On closer inspection, he seems to be transferring the drawing from the pretty gray board to the rough board.
Actually, he was working out the cuts needed to make a rather intricate piece of trim to fit around a couple of pipes. Charles supervises.
Matt trims and Tim helps him fit and secure it in place.
Well, maybe it needs a little more trimming.
I think this is it.
OK. One more minor adjustment. By the end of the shift, the panel was hanging exactly where it belonged.
Over yonder a bit, Randy was intently thumbing his joysticks. 
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