11/14/14     Hitting the ground running

Well, all the pipe showed up by the end of the day yesterday and luckly Jeff and I didn't need to unload and stack!  

A Great day today:

* Transportation: purchased a truck this am, a 2003 Montero - not quite a pickup but much more affordable and keeps me from gopher mode (we will see about that). Originally purchased in Virginia Beach (has some hail damage so it must have been considered totaled). I am mobile.
* Communication: 
- Had a great meeting with Eduard out at the land this afternoon reviewing the drainage project. I think Frank, Eduard and I will work well together.
- Good discussions with Joe about the project, the culture and more.
* Progress: All the pipe is at the site, the plan is in place and workers will start drilling holes in the pipes tomorrow (Saturday)!  Took some scrambling getting the small generator from the Guest House ready to go, finding drill bits at the store, cords, etc.  Using that "pickup truck" for hauling already!
* Cultural Fun Fact: If you walk up to a crowd of people, you make it a point to say hello to everyone in that group - very nice.
* Realities: 
- A tire going flat 2 hours after driving it off the lot - Frank says these are pretty common here. 
- Took to a tire shop that repaired it for RD$100 (thats $2.30 for you US citizens to repair a tire!)
* Living: 
- Surrounded by just cool people, I am very lucky (that would be "blessed" - ain't no such thing as luck)
- Supported by the coolest spouse.
- Supported by cool friends.
 - Thanks.