Winjama: Sunday - Almost A Day of Rest

Some of this actually occurred yesterday. Like the lights for the palapa and the switch and receptacle boxes out there as well.

Lights in the Palapa

Switch and Outlets

Wiring took a good half-day yesterday. Ozman really earned his keep with this project.

Finishing Wire Run Into Utility Room

Yesterday was also a great day for painting and other finish work.

George and Francisco Painting

Dianna Touching Up

Part of the wiring project was to get the gate motor hooked up. That's done too.

Waiting to be Hooked Up

Ozman wiring the Motor

Yesterday evening Rosie, Monique, Betsy and Michelle all came over for a visit. They had fun looking at everything and trying out Dianna's bike as well as my camera.

Rosie - Taken by Michelle

The Three Girls

Clowning for the camera - what fun!

Michelle, Monique, and Betsy

Betsy and Monique

The Three Girls Heading Home

Michelle Snapped a Surprise One of Me

We had dinner last night at the Cactus Plaza. About fourteen of us. We got together to meet and greet some new arrivals here in Corozal. Kevin and Karin. I'm not sure if they're just looking or buying or what. Anyway it was a fun evening.

While we were at Cactus, I made arrangements with Robert to stop by this morning to see the pour of their pool.

This morning, Isaiel showed up with the front fence bits. I had to make a run into town to Lano's hardware (It just wouldn't be a complete day without at least one hardware store run!) to get a nut for his grinder. So, on the way back I stopped over at Roberts and took a few shots of the pour of his pool.

EDITORIAL FOLLOWS...

Actually, on the way back, I drove down the road by Tony's Inn, which has become a real obstacle course now. Herman the German, owner of Paradise Villa's, across from Tony's and Corozal Bay Inn, ran a petition some time back to get more speed bumps installed. So, the Town, in their infinite wisdom or stupidity, installed three speed bumps - in addition to the one that was already in place. Now, there's even one more, making five in the space of about 300 yards or less. If that isn't the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen in my life. I hope those responsible enjoy the f**k out of those f**king speed bumps!

END OF EDITORIAL

So, as I said, on the way back I stopped over at Roberts and took a few shots of the pour of his pool. It's actually pretty cool. I think I'm going to use the forms when we do our pool. I had been thinking of using 8x8x16 blocks instead, but seeing this pretty well changed my mind.

Robert and Lynn's Almond Tree Inn Pool Pour

Showing Some of the Framing

Rebar on the Curve

Inside the Hole

Length-wise View

While at their place, Robert introduced me to the newest member of their family - Polly. She's a lovable, local parrot. She talks a lot, whistles and sings, and calls Radar, one of their cats, by his name. She can even imitate his meow.

Polly Want a Cracker?

Sharing a Treat

Here's our fence bits in the process of going up. Isaiel's also going to get the gate motor hooked up to the gate. Now, we have to get our "doorbell" or gate-bell working again.