Wag'in Dog

While riding through the streets of Kingsport I saw this.... I just couldn't resist taking the picture. So here it is.

Kitty Cat

Sitting in the house, out of no where comes the sound of "Meow". I look for a cat, thinking that is under the house stuck. I find it out on the front porch. It takes a leap off the porch, running to
hide. It is a very small gray tabby. I put some chopped up ham on the front porch. It ate it... I think. So that night as I carry groceries in, I leave the door to the back porch open. Later while getting a late night snack, I hear a "meow". Kinda sounded troubled. I go out to the back porch to find this Kitty Cat. While out there the Kitty is quite. I go back in the house and I hear "meow meow". After play this game for 30 minutes, I turn the lights off....get a flashlight and the search is on. I found it and picked it up thinking that I was going to get scratched or bitten, it cuddles and acts like it wanted it's momma. I held it for a few minutes, took it out the front door, set it down, went to go get it some milk. The cat took off like it had been scared. I went around the house....no where to be found. I gave up. Monday morning, drove to work about 6 miles from home. I cut the engine off.
What did I hear? "Meow Meow" ! I said out loud," YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!"
I don't have time to take it home. So I raised my hood and this is what I saw. To make this story short at the end, 2 friends of mine came over to my truck. Got the kitty out. It had shinged whiskers on the right side of its face, and some of the hair on it's back paw. Now he has a new home and a new name "Rascal". Last I heard of him, He was doing Great!

Holston Habitat House in Kingsport April 23-25

April 23, 2009
April 24, 2009
April 25, 2009 What a great view for doing dishes!

Boys from East Tennessee State University
Shingles heading up to the roof.
Hand mixed mud...
Putting on the Roof.

Holston Habitat House in Kingsport April 16-18

April 16th- Starting on the Walls
April 17th-Frame work on the walls almost complete.
April 18th-Carrying sheets of plywood for the walls
Nailing the sheeting on.
The Blue Blaze Fast Pitch Soft-ball Team brought snacks and water to the workers for their Break.

This is Kingsport's 1st Community Built Habitat House. Yes everyone gets involved including Girls Soft Ball Teams.

Holston Habitat House in Kingsport

April 10th -The Walls are done.
April 13th-Starting on the Floor Trusses.

April 15th-Floor Trusses are all in place.

Holston Habitat House in Kingsport

April 4th was the Ground Breaking Ceremony.
This is the Family that will live in the house when it is all finished.
Tommy Phillips, Peter Borg, Larry Childress, Vic Ring, and the Mayor of Kingsport- Dennis Phillips.
April 8th - Block ready to be cemented together.
April 9th - The block make nice foundation for the house.

Holston Habitat Housing

I was asked to photograph the progress of a local Habitat House. I took on the job with no hesitation. I am going to share some of the photos with you. It is so amazing how many it takes to build a house. Then it is mind boggling the number of people that volunteers. This program is one of the best.
Mission Statement

To share the love of Christ by creating partnerships with communities, families and volunteers to improve the quality of life for families in need by providing simple decent housing and opportunities for home ownership.



http://www.holstonhabitat.org/