October 4-9, 2009
Our VIM trip to Lucerne began with Sunday supper assembled by volunteers at the Ridgewood Retreat Center. After the meal we discussed the work to be done during the week, prioritizing and assigning it as we got to know the skills and interests of the volunteers.
Some of the work completed during our week included; power washing and staining the shower house, moving bunks and boats to shelter, cleaning and closing cabins, cutting dead trees near power lines and buildings and making/hauling fire wood. The Goldfinch cabin received upgraded windows, doors, wiring and insulation. Part of the interior paneling was completed at Goldfinch and Whippoorwill cabins. The landscaping around the Giese dining hall was ridded of invasive species, seeded and mulched. A basketball back board was scraped and repainted. One of 3 garage doors in the shop was closed in and another door replaced. Friday branches and brush trimmed along the roads were chipped.
We had only one rainy day and found plenty to do every day as we practice our flexibility. Our group took joy from our beautiful surroundings and good fellowship and felt fulfilled at completing nearly all the tasks set for us.
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