Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 8:00pm.
The EC Habitat girls have fun socalizing and discussing the latest fashion trends. (Enough with power tools, hammers, and dirt!) HaHa!

L-R: Sara, Melissa, Malorie, Sally Caulfield (Host and Fashion Expert), Caitlin, and Bre.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 8:00pm.
Kendall Cox (Greater Greenville Volunteer Coordinator), Janet Powers, and Mrs. Caulfield socalize after dinner. Kendall and Mrs. Caulfield (senior) educate Janet on the history of the Mississippi Delta Region.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 8:00pm.
Charles "Flash" Gordon, our Team Leader and teacher on the worksite, takes time after dinner to review tomorrow's project assignments.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 7:00pm.
Mr. Mike Caulfield and Rev. Ann Laird Jones hosted the EC Habitat for Humanity class in their lovely home. We had a delightful southern meal. FYI, Mike is the President of the Greater Greenville HFH Affiliate.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 2:00pm.
Sara and Bre discuss the layout of the next piece of siding to be placed on the house, while Flash disagrees with their measurements! Oops!

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 2:00pm.
Melissa prepares the next piece by measuring and cutting the siding. Flash and Prof. Alison Wolfe learn some tips from Melissa.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 2:00pm.
Caitlin, Melissa, and "Flash" Gordon are working hard putting up siding in 87 degree temperatures.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 11:00am.
Bre is making sure the nails are hammered completely into the siding after using the nail gun. Excellent work Bre!

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 11:00am.
Melissa is nailing molding prior to the placement of the siding. She completed the molding on the front of the house. Go Girl!

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Wednesday, May 11, 11:00am.
Malorie takes time to give us a smile. She is hard at work putting up siding. FYI, Malorie is using a nail gun. Impressive indeed!

Sweet Dreams from Elmira College HFH

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"Snug as a bug in the rug!"

L-R: Caitlin, Malorie, Bre, Sara, Melissa.

: - ) Good night y'all.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Tuesday, May 10,7:00 PM
Spectacular view from Bob and Betty Jo Boyd's Lake house.
Once again, thank you for letting us use your lake house during our stay with y'all.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Tuesday, May 10, 7:00pm.
This lake house belongs to Mr. Bob Boyd and Mrs. Betty Jo Boyd. Their lake house is located on Lake Ferguson, Greenville, Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have allowed us to stay at their lake house for our HFH Greater Greenville work project. Miss Caitlin Howell calls her "sweetheart" from the steps.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Tuesday, May 10, 3:00pm.
Finished our first roofing project! As Nike says, "Just do it!"
We did it!!

L-R: Sara, Malorie, Prof. Alison Wolfe, Caitlin (with hammer), Melissa, Mr. Bob Boyd (Team Leader), Bre.

Greater Greenville HFH, Greenville, MS, 5/9-5/13/2005

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Monday, May 9, 8:00am.
Group photo shot after orientation.

L-R: Sara, Melissa, Malorie, Flash Gordon (Back, Team Leader), Bre, Prof. Alison Wolfe, Caitlin, Mr. Bob Boyd (Team Leader).

Memphis, TN, Graceland, Field Trip #4

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Sunday, May 8, 2:00pm.
Janet stands next to the magnificent gift given to Elvis by his closest friends, prior to his death.

Memphis, TN, Graceland, Field Trip #4

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Sunday, May 8, 1:00pm.
Dancing with Elvis.

L-R:(Back) Prof. Alison Wolfe, Sheila (driver), Janet, Melissa.
(Front) Malorie, Bre, Caitlin, Sara.

Taking Care of Business.

Memphis, TN, Graceland, Field Trip #4

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Sunday, May 8, 1:00pm.
Elvis asked ECHFH women to re-roof his house after lunch. Pretty good work, eh?! For an estimate call 1-800-BRUISED-THUMBS!

Memphis, TN, Graceland, Field Trip #4

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Sunday, May 8, 1:00pm.
"Love Me Tender"

Memphis, TN, Graceland, Field Trip #4

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Sunday, May 8, 12:00pm.
Elvis invites us for Sunday Brunch.

Nashville, TN, Country Music Hall of Fame, Field Trip #3

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Saturday, May 7, 1:00pm.
Group photo outside of the museum.

L-R: Janet, Sheila(driver), Sara, Caitlin, Malorie, Bre, Prof. Alison Wolfe. Bottom: Melissa (kneeling).

Nashville, TN, Country Music Hall of Fame, Field Trip #3

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Saturday, May 7, 1:00pm.
Outside view of the museum.

Nashville, TN, Girls Night Out

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Friday, May 6, 11:00pm.
A night out dancing and celebrating the end of our first HFH work week!

L-R: Malorie, Caitlin, Bre, Melissa, Sara

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Thursday, May 5, 7:00pm.
Prof. Alison Wolfe whispered to Caitlin that she sewed her bright, aqua blue shirt to the quilt. Malorie (in black sweater) bites her lip in laughter.

L-R: Prof. Alison Wolfe, Caitlin, Malorie.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Thursday, May 5, 7:00pm.
Quilting class by the Robbins Presbyterian Church Women. Look at Janet go! She is a natural at quilting.

L-R: (Standing behind in white shirt) Gracie (member of the church), Sara (holding a dangerous weapon...the needle!), and Janet the Quilting Expert.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Friday, May 6, 5:00pm.
Saying goodbye to the Appalachia HFH construction crew.

L-R: (Top Row) Janet, Bre, Nathan(homeowner's son), Caitlin, Jeff, Ben, Melissa, Aaron, Scott, Malorie, Sara, Steve.
(Bottom Row) Chuck, Les, Carolyn(homeowner), Marcy, Prof. Alison Wolfe, and Speck.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Friday, May 6, 10:30am.
Carolyn is the proud homeowner of the house we helped build. Prof. Alison Wolfe and Carolyn become good friends.

L-R: Prof. Alison Wolfe and Carolyn

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Friday, May 6, 5:00pm.
Look at what we accomplished in one week!!

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Thursday, May 5, 2:30pm.
Sara takes time-out to do a commercial for Home Depot.

L-R: Caitlin and Sara

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Thursday, May 5, 11:30am.
Caitlin is stuck. Contact Bob the Builder.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Wednesday, May 4, 10:30am.
Break time anyone!?

L-R: Caitlin and Bre

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Tuesday, May 3, 8:00am.
Group shot before work begins.

L-R: Janet, Sara, Malorie, Marcy, Bre, Melissa. Front (kneeling) Caitlin. Back (holding hammer, nailing Marcy's hat to her head) Prof. Alison Wolfe.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Monday, May 2, 5:00pm.
Finished our first day. Conquered the landscaping project!

L-R: Sara, Caitlin, Prof. Alison Wolfe, Janet, Bre, Melissa, Front and Center in white sweatshirt, Malorie.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Monday, May 2, 6:45am.
Hi-ho, Hi-ho, It's off to work we go!
L-R: Caitlin, Melissa, Bre

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Sunday, May 1, 8:00pm.
All moved in and comfy, snuggling with the Black Widow Spiders and Copperhead Snakes. Don't let the bed-bugs bite!!

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Originally uploaded by echabitat.

Sunday, May 1, 4:00pm.
This is the Appalachia Volunteer House where we stayed. It can hold approx. 30 volunteers. The house has three baths, a living room, full kitchen, and three bunked bedrooms.

Appalachia HFH, Robbins, TN, 5/2-5/6/2005

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Monday, May 2, 8:00am
Orientation on Appalachia HFH Affiliate.

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Field Trip #2

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Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm.
Elmira College Habitat for Humanity Band. Our next performance is coming soon to a town near you. Call ticketmaster for details.

L-R: Caitlin, Melissa, Janet, Bre, Malorie, Sara, Sheila(Prof. Driver), and Prof. Alison Wolfe.

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Field Trip #2

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Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm.
Bre Pepper with some of her country music friends.

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Field Trip #2

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Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm.
Outside view of the museum.

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Field Trip #2

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Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm.
On our way to our first work assignment we stopped at the Kentucky Music Museum. This museum focused on country music artists from this state.

Kentucky Horse Park, Ground Tour

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Saturday, April 30, 4:00pm
We took a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park. Outstanding experience!

Kentucky Horse Park, Ground Tour

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Saturday, April 30, 3:00pm
This is a cross between a donkey and a zebra, called a Zedonk.

Kentucky Horse Park, Horse Show

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Saturday, April 30, 2:00pm

Kentucky Horse Park, Horse Show

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Saturday, April 30, 2:00pm

Kentucky Horse Park, Horse Show

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Saturday, April 30, 2:00pm.
We attended a show on the different breeds of horses. Very interesting!

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, 1st Field Trip

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Saturday, April 30, 1:00pm.
Our first field trip was to the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. We are entering the doors of the main entrance.

1st Dinner

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Friday, April 29, 7:00pm.
This is us in Cleveland, Ohio outside the Chinese resturant.

Leaving Elmira

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Friday, April 29, 2005 1:30pm Departure for our Habitat for Humanity adventure.
From L to R: Back Row: Sara, Melissa, Bre, Caitlin and Sheila(our professional driver). Front Row: Janet, Prof. Wolfe and Malorie.

A quick update

We are now right outside Memphis and staying in a GREAT hotel, thanks to Alison. We will be heading to Greenville this afternoon. Hopefully we will be able to upload some pictures there. We'll have our fingers crossed!

I'll write again soon...Hopefully!

~Melissa~