La Bloqueria

For the last two weeks, Aaron and I have been

 working on getting a concrete block operation up and running.  Once operational, the idea is that the “Bloqueria” will generate revenue for the seminary.  A big step toward being

 self-sufficient.

I’ll spare you the details, but so far we have:

Set forms, placed rebar, placed concrete, set the machine, and made 200 pads for the machine.  No worries.

We went through about 20 cheap drill bits and sunk a total of 2,000+ screws.  

I made up a little custom jig to help speed the process along.

And don’t worry, we took care of the necessities.  Like music.  See my Honduran version of an iPod dock below:

Hopefully we will be 100% operational in the next day or two… Stay tuned.

I’ve also managed to find some chiggers.  Right now, my legs are pretty itchy.  I think that I can sort of make out the Little Dipper on my right calf.

I continue to work on my Spanish.  I’m sure it’s not pretty, but I can usually get the point across.  I’m finding that it’s easier to speak than it is to comprehend.  You see, I know all of the words that I’m saying, but when someone starts using words beyond my vocabulary, it’s easy to get lost.  This bothers me a little bit, because I’m reminded of a clever saying:  “God gave you two ears and one mouth, think about that.”

I enjoy talking to little kids because they have a more limited vocabulary and speak more slowly.  Just like me.  I have lots of new, little 

friends.