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The second Siemens Habitat group gets ready for action
But we are surprised and more than a little not-relieved to learn that instead of helping with habitats, we will be relegated to carrying stoves, tiles, showers, tubs, and walls (i.e. slave labor) in the new Habitat distribution center-- although in all fairness, we are promised free water
But my indomitable spirit is not to be denied -- see the excitement? It's that whisper of a thrill that can only come from heavy lifting for four hours...
The second Siemens Habitat group poses for a picture
In order to gain time from our owners (Jimmy Carter and his minions), we take many pictures
This is how many were left after lunch-- the command 7-- the rest were able to escape
8 months, a trip to Australia, and several Siemens Habitat groups later, I rejoin the adventure -- we get ready to rock Roseboro St
Our crew leaders converse on best how to utilize us by the Habitat bus. As Jim, who stays in the bus the whole time we're working keeping tools in order, says, "it ain't much," but he's wrong. That bus has character. You should hop on for a ride some time.
While my dad and a few other dissidents are exiled to Lot 1, the rest of us are rewarded for loyalty with a fun painting assignment on Lot 13-- and I find yet another opportunity to embarrass myself. For more info, see the next frame
It has to be zoomed in on to be believed!