I have to begin by saying that getting up at 5:00 am and getting home at 5:30 pm, made sure that I took 0 pictures today. Oh and in case you were wondering, I was right yeaterday about how much it was going to suck to wear the FRC and work a full 10 hrs. I have never been happier to get home and get my clothes off! It may be TMI, but it was fantastic.

I really have no update on anything for today. I will be home tomorrow and I am so excited! I can't wait to see my girls. Ok more tomorrow!

This was last night when I was down by the river.


Here is where I will be staying for the rest of this week. It is alot nicer. And I have a room by myself. HooHaa!!!

This is what I got to look at the entire trip to New Orleans. By the time I Got here, I thought about applying to U-HAUL to be there spokes person!!!



"Call 1-800 GO UHAUL for all your moving needs!" "We make your move easier!"

Day Two

Day two and I am completely wore out. This is going to be a long week, much less a long job. There is so much to do, and to know, before we even begin the job itself. I am missing my family so much. But my wife keeps sending me videos and text messages from them so that is very special. We got up this morning and went to the safety council to get our badges for the plant. After that we went to the facility and checked in. There are two people on our crew that do not have their TWIC cards yet, so full 100% escort for them, and guess who gets picked. That is right folks, I had to follow this guy around the entire time he was in the plant. If he went to the Port O Can, I stood outside and waited. He had to remain in my sight at all times. If for some reason he were to get away and do something he was not supposed to, then it would have fallen on me and I would loose my TWIC card and be removed from the facility, so I was very sure to watch his every move. The frustrating part is that he is older and is slower than me, so the walk to and from the gate was very difficult for me. i felt like I was on a treadmill not going anywhere and all I wanted to do was get the FRC's off. FRC's for those that don't know, are fire retardant coveralls that I have to wear over my clothes. Talk about hot!!! i was so happy to get back to the van and get those coveralls off, I forgot what time it was. We had only been there 3 hours and i was so tired. On a normal day, I would have about 7 more to go. UGG!!!



So as I said it will be a long project. The best part of it is that I will be loosing alot of weight. :) Well, I will have more tomorrow!

Made It

So I have made it to New Orleans...actually Luling which is on the other side of the Mississippi River. We are staying in this hotel for one night, until the one we will be in for the long haul is ready tomorrow. I have been trying to get the camera to work, but I think it is too cold from the AC in the van. So, all in all so far on this trip I am living in a hotel, next to my van down by the river!!! Thank you Matt Foley. I will work on the camera and post some pictures later tonight.

Packin Up & Headin Out

Hello All....

Most of you know, I am going with LCS to a job in New Orleans. I have created this blog primarily for my wife and kids, so they can follow me and I can post pictures and blogs about my time here. Tomorrow I am heading out for the week and will be back shortly, after that I am going down for good and will be there 10+ months. I do get to come and visit once or twice a month and Melissa plans on bringing herself and the girls down as well.... This is a new adventure for us and I hope you keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we embark on it!!