On Wingate, we are currently in the process of mudding the majority of the house. There are a couple places – closets for example – where we are still hanging sheetrock, but for the most part the interior of the house is all closed in and starting to look like, well, a house.

As for the exterior of the house, we have finished siding, all the windows and doors have been installed, and we’ve built two decks, both facing the playing fields across Rapides St. One deck on the other side of the house remains to be installed.

Paul has been slaving away on plumbing, trying to get it all ready for an inspection, and we are waiting on a lackluster electrician to come by and address some final issues but we are still hoping to get the Buissons in by March. Ms. Cheryl is doing well – her Gumbo’s better than ever – as is Paul, who is working with an Indian author on a book about comparative religion.

Below are some pictures:

Narolyn from NJ caulking the new window trim.

Michael and Liz from NJ painting the ceiling in the living room.

before and after picture of window trim.

Alyssa from NJ painting the kitchen.

After starting off slowly, this house is picking up speed. Half of the walls are painted and the exterior work is mostly done (all that’s left is painting the new window trim).

the front two rooms, as seen from the kitchen.

a view into the kitchen from the bathroom door.

what will soon be used as a conference room!

The dedication is set for February 15th!

Robinson feeling accomplished now that Miss Elizabeth’s house is done!