The next 5 houses are being built in the country, past “The Kil” (aka Kiln).  Read on →

We’ve been very busy – but this past week was an exceptional one on the busy-o-meter. Read on →

This is the very last time we’ll mention Mardi Gras – of course Fat Tuesday is tomorrow….and the French Quarter closes down the partying tomorrow night. Read on →

What an accomplishment for Habitat for Humanity’s 1st disaster response affiliate! Founded 9 months after Katrina, and with strong support from the Jackson, MS. affiliate, this affiliate has much to celebrate – 275 people are now living in safe, simple cottage homes in a little over 3 years. Check out Habitat’s website to read about their accomplishments. Read on →

Two subjects typically dominate initial conversations when meeting people here. While Katrina is understandable, Mardi Gras was a bit tougher for us yankees who had thought that the Mardi Gras celebration occurred one day a year in New Orleans. How little we knew… Read on →

With a prediction of a 70° day and blue skies, Terry, Sue, Dave & I headed to Slidell for the highly recommended 2 hour Honey Island Swamp Tour. Read on →

Terry and Sue are our Camp Coast Care neighbors, Habitat work mates and fellow Dublin, OH residents  – they will be here until the end of February. Although Terry and Dave have been co-house leads on a few houses, and Sue & I have attended the same deep water aerobics for over a year, I think we have become very close travel mates in the last 5 weeks. Terry & Sue have gotten a few chuckles watching the neophyte RVers! Read on →