China Service Project 2011

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Bill Learns to Count

We've all been home for over a week now. Looking at the blog, I know I have left a lot out. Our time there was so full of experiences. Like Bill learning how to count in Chinese. One of the ladies at the Pearl Market sells purses and belts, and is a good friend of Louie and Bill. Here, she helps refine Bill's counting in Mandarin.

Good Bye Zhau Xian

After say our heart felt good byes, it was time to leave Zhau Xian,
until next time.
It was a long drive back to Beijing where we rested for the flight home
the next day. These last 4 entries were typed during the flight from
China to Newark, to be posted from the airport when we land.

Trimmed And Ready

Finished up the trim and it was time to go. Clean up was quick with many
hands to help.

Lunch At The Lumber Yard Owner's Home

Here's a few pics from home of our friend who owns the lumber yard.

Day Two at Zhau Xian

The next morning starts with another delicious breakfast in the dining
hall. Then some time to update the blog in the schools computer room.
One of the staff mentioned that two of the computer were not working. I
checked it out for them. Both had viruses, I was able to clean them up
and get the computers up to date before getting back to work finishing
up the cabinets. By lunch, all that was left to do was the trim.
One of the men that was working with us is the local lumber yard owner.
I did not get his name. Louie know him from previous trips. He invited
us to his home for lunch.His family welcomed us to their humble abode.
His wife mad the most delicious dumplings. After filling our bellies and
socializing a bit. It was time to get back and finish the job.

Friends

We have made so many friends in China. Talking to many of them was made
possible by Brett, one of our closest friends. Brett is an engineer
working in construction. Each year, he leaves his employment to work for
us as our interpreter. This is only my second trip to China, but Brett
is such a likable character, he will always be a close friend. He cares
for the children just like the rest of us. And, even though he does not
intend to sometimes he says the funniest things. As we were getting in
the van, leaving Yanjiou, he asked me, "You are alligator with shotgun?"
It took a moment to realize he meant navigator riding shotgun, since I
had the GPS. Unitl next time, Brett, take care of yourself.