As the photo shows, the convent chapel is finally starting to look like something. You can see the new ceiling and walls, as well as the beams that were constructed by our volunteers. The large beam running down the centerline of the room, as well as the large beams at the top of the side walls, were existing beams that we painted to match the new beams, which are non-structural. Yesterday they started staining and cutting the oak mouldings for the room. Check back in a couple of weeks to see the results.
y we were blessed with a fine crew of volunteers who worked on the convent chapel. In these photos, you can see old door and window openings being filled in to accommodate new doors and windows. The cedar siding was recycled from an interior wall that used to be an exterior wall. You will also see the truncating of a standard door to make it fit a non-standard opening. Some of you will have to stoop before entering the chapel. It's good for you.
Work on the convent continues in "extreme makeover" mode. Yesterday some of the seminarians came over and pitched in mightily. A friend of the convent delivered a donated mini-van that is in really beautiful condition. In the face of much scepticism I proved that the window over the bathtub can indeed be opened. Etc. The work day went from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
lunteers are removing a non-original wall that blocked a lot of light from getting to the living room. The photo shows one of the several places where old water damage to ceilings will be repaired. Note the late-50s light fixtures! Next work session is Monday July 27 at 6 p.m. Y'all come! Te esperamos. No faltes.
