January 2013 Fire Recovery Efforts
 
A recent message to me from Kathy:

"I've been "going nuts" trying to race bad weather; so, I've barely been able to make it down here to even check my e-mail. The insulation guy still isn't returning my calls; so, my "next project" is going to be to go ahead and (temporarily) close that top roof off; so, I'll at least have an air gap and a 2nd layer of OSB over me and my pack.

I've got the out-house closed in w/cardboard and lumber wrap, pending being able to catch more cull OSB that hasn't already been bundled in with a bunch of other stuff. It does have an OSB roof, though. (And even doors and a concrete floor, now! The concrete is to keep anything from leaking in or out, as well as to keep the lower framing from rotting.)

I'm currently doing the completion on the micro's doors, which got "back-burnered" during nice weather, to make way for higher priority projects. I need to trim out out the E one; and, to finish the top section insulation on the W one. I hope to have all that done Sun., in time to finish getting the last couple of places on the water line covered, before the hard freeze we're supposed to get Tues. night/Wed. morning.

I found a small propane heater at a pawn shop; and, I'm hoping to have it operational for that night. I have enough in my tank to fill a couple of 5 gal. bottles (I fill off of my wet-line); so, barring any snags, I'll be able to use it that night."
 
YEAHHHHH!!! I was able to get a post hole digger on Wed.!!! To some, it might seem odd to be excited about a post hole digger; but, it meant that I was able to finish getting the dirt and clay out of the bottom of the hole for the future out-house - without getting stuck - head first - down in a hole that's "interesting" getting out of "right side up" (and, I'm 5'9"...) Imagine having to use a sick room toilet chair out under the trees in the dead of winter; and, you'll better understand why I'm so thrilled to have been able to get a post hole digger...
 
Right now, propane is a really high priority; and, I think I have everything covered for finishing up the micro this month. Mainly, I'm waiting on Kenneth to get more insulation shavings; so, I can finish up the roof; and, to finish packing the walls.

I'm trying to stay focused on the roof, the water line, and the out-house. A friend of mine is going to watch for a post hole digger or handle at an auction he's planning to go to Thurs. night.

Once I have those out of the way, my attention needs to turn to trying to put together an 8'x8' over by the pole. I was able to scavenge a small electric water heater that I HOPE doesn't leak. (I had to dump some water out of it to be able to get it onto the car; so, here's hoping that all it needs is a thermostat or an element. As heavy as it was for its size, it MIGHT just need a good cleaning out...)

After I finish the water line to the micro, I'll have a cut-off valve on it; and, I'll be able to start running a line off of it over to a spot near the power pole. At that point, I can try to set up the 8'x8' and get back to getting a bath when I need it. I'm hoping to have the micro's water line finished Sat. or Sun. I'm short one cut-off valve, a 45 degree fitting, and a straight connector; but, I plan to get those on Fri., when it's raining. While at Lowe's, maybe I'll be able to snag some cull OSB, as well.

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    My name is Genevieve and 26 years ago when I needed help Kathy was there.  She shared her experience, strength, and most of all hope.  I am where I am today as a result of Kathy and people like her.

    Rarely is one blessed to be able to give back to someone that has given to them.  We are usually left to simply pass on what was given so freely to us to another.

    This is my opportunity to give back to Kathy.  Not only for me but for the countless others she has served.  She is a passionate selfless woman who I have admired most of my adult life.

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