getting organized after a time away

things fall apart and deteriorate while away 

*the outer wall in the bedroom has the rain soak through so the paint flakes off and looks awful.

had a painter in today to 

* curtains just need replacing

* hot plate died (5 years old  I guess it was ok) so bought a two  burner one this time.

* invited Moses (carpenter) to build a microwave stand to accommodate the hot plate, microwave on a shelf below, a shelf to keep trays on and a space at the bottom to keep bags of sachets of water, stay posted for the result

* Moses makes lamps for hotels and high end shops so I brought the electrical parts from Canada so he can make two for me to bring back, design is up to him, I look forward to seeing the finished product

examples

cant get pics transferred...later

You know it is somewhat like when the cottage is opened for the season.

Hot dogs

the young German volunteers teaching at local schools are going home soon so a HOT DOG FEST is in order next week, hot dogs in the freezer, found the baker to make the buns, Franka has found pickled cucumber, and I bought back mustard (French's) and ketchup (Heinz) from Canada

Now just need to set the date and the HIT DOG FEST WILL HAPPEN.

Sadness in the Cathedral

The retired Dean Num and family was very saddened when their son died yesterday. He had been ill for a while but his death was unexpected. He leaves a wife who was pregnant with their first child. The community gathered around the family last night, singing and praying at the family home. It was comforting to see the love and support from all.

Monday Monday

Internet charged and paid for but not figure out the new connection code, using the data on the phone for the moment, tired all weekend but today I feel that I will live. Church yesterday was great, singing and drumming, can't ask for much more.

LANDED FOR THE NIGHT

Arrived in Accra at 8pm on Wednesday.

I slept on and off all the way from Amsterdam to Accra. being tired does not cover how I felt. Ghana airport has an incredible new building, 4 luggage carousels , staff designated for those who need assistance, live music greeting the incomers, I was told it has been open 2 months, no pictures are allowed in the airports in Africa so will try to find one on line.

Hotel that I booked for tonight did not show so went to one recommended that was close to the airport, all full, but they have a sister hotel so that is where I landed but on the way we stopped at KFC for chix strips and a coke as hunger presented itself
off for a shower and bed

Time

It actually is 319 pm Toronto time

The adventure continues

Here I sit, waiting, watching many feet treck up and down, carts pushed with enthusiasm  listening to kids wanting to move and Xmas carols through the PA system
Got boarding pass, one for both flights, used to get two, guess I had better not lose it

new chapter

I started as Interim at Holy Trinity Chippewa, Niagara Falls on June 1st, 

it is 198 years old, 

they are having their 200 anniversary celebration in 2020

 

Hospitality must be their middle name as they were most welcoming on Sunday 

which included a cake, mmmm good

THIS IS MY SIGN OFF FOR THE SUMMER, 

EXPECT TO RETURN TO GHANA TOWARDS THE END OF NOVEMBER. 

list of articles I am collecting this summer

*knitting needles, all sizes, I will pick them up if need be

*plastic canvas for needlepoint

*acrylic wool - ends will be welcome

*altar hardware and linens (just clean and in repair)

*used working laptops 

- Rosemary the woman seminarian from the diocese needs one 

-Daniel the fabric artist also needs one

if I get more, they will go to a school for their computer lab