Gearing Up

Work is about ready to get started once again on the bulkhead. This afternoon, after corralling the girls (tying them to the breeze way chain), I helped Emir unload a thousand bags - enough to keep his crew busy for a week, and enough that they should be able to get about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way done with the bag part of the project.

One Thousand Bags Looks Like This

He said there would be another load of gravel showing up soon as well. I'm not expecting to see any workers here before the new year, but you never know.

Anyway, a little progress is still progress. I'll take it. I also checked the marl that was mushy behind the wall. It's really firmed up so, some of it may get to stay in place. If you don't know, once marl has a chance to settle Usually, as a matter of course, marl shoveled from one place to another, over a period of time, sets up almost like concrete. You usually have to use a pick to break it apart even after shoveling it.

Well, what do you know? I just had to take a break to re-tie the girls, as Emir came back and said a load of gravel was on its way. And here it is.

Another Load of Gravel

He also said that the crew will be here tomorrow morning and will be getting right to it. I was totally wrong about no one till after New Years. That's great. Progress, progress, progress.

Getting Packed, Getting Needed Stuff

This is pretty much a grab bag. Just a pile of stuff that we're doing to get ready to ship everything down and get ourselves back to Corozal.

We spent most of the day yesterday packing. I went running around a bit, changing addresses, arranging direct funds transfers, buying needed stuff, an air conditioner belt and shock absorbers for the Isuzu, ordering a camera lens, stuff like that.

We actually made good progress on packing. My office is pretty much in boxes as are Dianna's miniature tools and supplies. Today, I'm cleaning out my closet. Most of it goes to Goodwill. There is just no way that I will ever wear a suit or tuxedo down in Belize.

After that, I think I'll tackle packing my tools. Dianna will probably start boxing up the kitchen implements. After that, there's not much left.

Oh, yes. I'm going to call around today to see if I can get a bicycle box from one of the shops, to pack up my mountain bike. Speaking of which, I know it may sound weird, but I bought fenders for the bike and got them installed on it. I think it looks good. They should work even better too.

I think we'll be able to easily be out of here by June 6. Might even make it earlier - that'd be great if we could.

We still need to check with a travel agent for a more direct way to fly, and to arrange a flight for the kitties.

More later, as I think of it.