Progress Report on Rest Wednesday
The officers got up early and made us all pancakes, eggs, and bacon for breakfast on rest Wednesday. The kids were gathering in the kitchen with their officers.
The new house walls and porch are fully framed. The trusses will go up tomorrow.
The metal roof on another house is half up.
Landscaping on a third house was completed yesterday.
Power washing and painting was completed on another house.
Wall prep for painting is finished in the bathroom of another house. Casing on back door was also installed and first course painted.
Preparations for an auction of recycled building materials was the primary task for 1/3 of the group yesterday. This involved moving, sorting, and stacking lumber. Moving and sorting BIG windows and moving and sorting concrete blocks.
We are busy.
More coming soon! Andy
Dear Parents…
They made it! The kids have all settled into the Kentucky work-week. I am getting photos and video clips of basketball practice, dinner prep, “the girls” terrorizing “the boys” with water bombs. Looks like the weather’s great and the eating’s good. I’ll be posting more clips home from Kentucky tomorrow! So far, only good news, and hard-earned fun.
Julina
Anna and Jake after a long Kentucky-day’s work…
We were working on a house on the other side of Pine Mt. This is the view from near the top of the pass. Anna and Jake, photo by Andy
Anticipation from Adult Mentor, Sarah Keeping
My excitement has been building over this week through my trips to Walgreens for toothpaste (extra, in case my toiletries end up on top of a van again) and secret buddy gifts, and searching in my basement for last year’s work gloves. It’s been funny telling my co-workers and friends what I’ll be doing this week, and seeing their shock at my description of sleeping on a bus and doing physical labor for a week…while I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing. 
- Sarah Keeping
“Super Excitement” from our HYG Co-Presidents
I’m really excited to depart on my fourth and final trip to Neon, Kentucky; every year is different in its own way this year has a lot in store for us. – Chan Gregg
Good gravy!! Just one more day until the final chapter of my Neon, Kentucky book begins!!! I think by my extensive use of exclamation points, you can tell that I am super excited!!!!!!!!! Just think that in a little more than 24 hours, you will be seeing a juxtaposition in climate, and the enthralling Appalachian mountains will be creeping into view. Let me just break things down for you… I am getting as many butterflies in my stomach just talking about this, as I did when I found out that they were coming out with a sequel to High School Musical!! I mean, in 48 hours from now we will be propped up in our shorts and t-shirts on a cliff, overlooking a Neon Little League baseball game!! Just like with High School Musical, DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!!!!!!! I will see you all very soon!!!!!!!! – Chris Appelman
Auction Item 23: Family Passes for the Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport Maine
2 Family Passes for the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. Family pass provides Museum admission and rides for two adults and up to six of their children. Not valid during the “Pumpkin Patch” event. Brochure included with passes. Learn more at www.trolleymuseum.org.
Museum Address: P.O. Box A Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
Estimated Value: $31+ Per Pass
Auction Item 22: Be A Motorman
Operate an antique trolley car under the direction of an instructor at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. Also included is one Family pass which provides Museum admission and rides for two adults and up to six of their children.
Must be 18 or older to be a Motorman. Certificate expires on 10/28/12. Neither certificate or pass is valid during the “Pumpkin Patch” event. 
Museum Address: P.O. Box A Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
Learn more at www.trolleymuseum.org.
Estimated Value: Be a Motorman $60. Family Pass $31
Auction Item 22: Mending with Mae
Mending by Mae: Martha Sheridan’s & her mother (who is almost 97 and amazing) are offering their mending services. Seems like everyone has some piles of clothing or other items that need repairs, buttons, hems, holes etc. They will do this for as many people as are interested. If we couldn’t fix it we could return the items.
Estimated Value: $25
Auction Item 21: Personalized Wood Carvings by Rob Sheridan
Personalized Wood Carvings by Rob Sheridan: Rob Sheridan makes wood carvings (often with quotes painted on them) for a hobby. He’s offering to make something personalized to order, like a set of 4 Christmas ornaments or a carving of a word or name painted in designs and colors.
