As you know I have been helping out on my friend's remodel job. We had to take out some old cement so the new side walk and drive way could be poured. I had been running errands that morning so I showed up looking nice. There were 3 men from Mexico there doing the cement prep work. We chatted for a bit so they realized I spoke Spanish. I went and got changed into my work clothes and then came out with the mini jack hammer (whatever those things are called). One of the three men came up to me and looking a little alarmed and a little startled said something to the effect:
Man (in Spanish): Someone is coming tomorrow to take out the rest of the old sidewalk right?!
Me: Nope.
Man (while looking the the power tool in my hand): Who is going to do it?
Me: I am.
Man (VERY surprised): YOU are?
Me: Yes.
And then all three of them started laughing. They were really laughing with us as my friend and I were laughing too. We took turns working away at it. The photos of course do not show the dirt and rocks flying every where, the weight of that tool, the vibration and the LOUD sound that made my ears ring for quite awhile. Or the blisters on my hands. All in a days work.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
¿¡Lo vas hacer TU?!
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And at one point they asked me how much the patron was paying me. Another good laugh.
Jason said that the funniest part of the story for him was my account of how pathetic my friend and I looked. So much that one of the guys picked up a sledge hammer and started slamming away at it. With each swing he would get a chunk off. I took a turn with the sledge hammer too while my friend worked with the power tool. With each of my swings... a little pebble would chip off. Another reason we were all laughing. But we got the job done!
Sweet! We already have 3 comments! -Jason
it's official.
you.
are.
superwoman!
Maybe you could just rotate around to your friend's and families homes to do the remodeling and other jobs they can't get the husbands to get around to. Just think of how much they could get done with your good example. Way to go, Joy! I just don't understand how you cam be such a good wife and mother and Rosie the Remodeler too! Pat
Look at those "steel toe" shoes? And the hard hat. Wait till I get OSHA on this. They'll put an end to this.
And the union card? I suppose you don't have one of those either.
Dad
I was just thinking how nice it would be if you lived by me. Think of the projects I'd get done!
I am IMPRESSED!!
That's my girl! Way to go. This is good exercise and you get to see progres. Love it Joy, love it. Mom
And she will also do your shocks and brakes if you ask. Dad
p.s. If you don't believe the part about the brakes and shocks go to the Jackson Blogg for a picture. (We didn't know how to add it here.) Dad
Trevor (the official "graduate safety professional) speaks for OSHA:
"Under OSHA 29-CFR General Industry Standards, you would be cited for violation of 1910.135 (head protection), 1910.136 (foot protection), 1910.137 (appropriate hand protection),& 1910.134 (respirator protection--depending on amount of dust created). Additionally, depending on whether your job falls under 29 CFR-1926 Construction Standards, I would cite you for being in violation of 1926.96 (foot protection), 1926.100 (head protection),& 1926.101 (hearing protection).
Finally, I would probably cite you under Section 5(a)(1) of the General Duty Clause...or rather cite your employer for failure to keep you safe from known hazards. And of course once I am on site, I am sure I could find all sorts of problems with your recordkeeping and who know how many other violation I could come up with.
So in conclusion, I would give big brother Vic a call, because you are probably gona' need some legal representation:)"
Love, Trevor
I have to agree. just as your aunt (forget Trevor and his osha-ness..)
GIRL, GET You some SHOES on, some GLOVES on, and some GOGGLES ON! I don't want a rock cutting up your limbs and digits or eyeballs. And earplugs would be good. And a mask.
Protect your ASSETS! because they are wonderful! love you joy. you are buff. Or as President Hinkley would say...YOU HAVE SO MUCH CAPACITY!
You go Joy! I have to laugh about OSHA. I mowed the lawn last week in sandals and felt guilty the whole time. What would Dad say? Jenny
you needs something to hold your hair back it looks like. I have just the thing for you. I'll send it
You are amazing. Even for wanting to try doing this stuff. All I can say is WOW!
Wow, Joy, I am impressed! I do have to agree with some of the other comments though, "safety first!" I'd like to see some shoes and safety glasses next time! Seriously though, that's very cool that you are helping your friend and that you're willing to attempt new things like that.
!Que viva!
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