There's a Norfolk-Southern railroad track that runs just out in front of the SWAP headquarters. When the trains coming swooping down the mountain, especially at night, getting louder and louder, you're convinced it's headed right for the house. Many of my compatriots here slept right through the dozen or so trains that passed in the night. I can't say the same, I'm afraid! It's just one of the idiosyncratic things about this place!

We divided up into 4 work groups this morning. In order to keep the under-16 youth with their parent or designated guardian, I ended up in a group with no young people, unless you count Brad. Bonita rounded out our group along with Kendall, a summer worker here at SWAP. Our work site is the farthest from here - about 50 minutes over two mountains. It's an amazing drive with switchbacks and hairpin turns. It would be great fun in a convertible roadster. Unfortunately, I don't happen to own one of those.

We worked on a house belonging to Patty and Chester, an elderly couple with multiple health issues. They are lovely people and we so enjoyed getting to know them and a steady stream of neighbors stopping by to deliver fresh vegetables or just to check in on them.

While Bonita spent the day weeding, mowing, and cleaning up the yard, Brad & I put down an underlayer to prepare to put in a new dining area floor. We hope to finish that project tomorrow. I understand that we may do some painting first, but as yet don't have confirmation of that.

We are tired after a long, hot day of work, but it has been very rewarding. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. Let's hope I don't hear so many trains tonight!

Elaine