Everybody arrived on Wednesday for orientation and we've been getting to know each other. There have been lots of presentations about safety, health and hygiene, and a day in the life of a bike and builder.
Today we went through drills in the parking lot to go over quick stops, sharp turns, peripheral vision, and hand signals. Afterwards we took an easy 10-mile shakedown ride to get used to biking together. We were then driven to a YMCA to shower, which felt great. We've all been drenched in sweat because of the 90 degree weather and lack of a/c in the church.
After a lovely flat bread pizza lunch we split up in our chore groups the most unusual of ways. We all lined up and closed our eyes and then a leader whispered an animal in our ears. Then with our eyes closed we had to find each other by making the sound of the animal.
We proceeded to move with our groups to different stations to learn about bike maintenance, donation magic, and our chore assignments for each day.
Tonight we were treated with a pizza party at the Habitat Restore where there was tons of dancing and tons of fun. We even got to go next door to play a round of laser tag!! The Habitat people were so friendly and nice to us and danced with us too. It was a blast.
Tomorrow we have an early wake up call of 6:45 to get ready for our day of building.
Bryn, The orientation activities sound like a great mixture of fun and important safety and preparation. They inspire confidence in Bike and Build; the organization and the leadership. I am sure you have checked your upcoming weather. This record heat wave is due to break tomorrow and all of the towns you will visit in the next week look quite cool. It's a lot of fun following your group. Is suspect the build today will feel like old hat to you.Glad to hear you have some dancing mates in your group. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun - except the dancing part. Dancing terrifies me, but I know it's right up your alley. So glad things are off to a great start for you. :)
ReplyDeleteFeel lucky. It sounds fun and beats work!
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