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Weekend "Hobby" - a little different this time.

October 15, 2018

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With the all hurricanes hitting our state, it only seemed fitting that everyone in the “day job” office take the opportunity to help out in the local community. Cooperating with Lowe’s “[Re]-Builder” program, our office at Citrix got together to repaint a house in the community that had been badly damaged by Hurricane Irma and then in a subsequent fire. We hope in another few weeks to have this person’s house again in a functional, habitable state, and help him get back on his feet. It felt great to pick up a paint brush for something “bigger” than toy soldiers.

They asked who had a steady hand with a brush for the “cutting” around doors, windows, ceiling, etc. I figured if I could paint 28mm infantry, I could paint a straight line on a house. 😀

Exterior Paint and Landscaping

Inside, we were busy with interior paint and trying not to overheat. :)

The coworker at the left was the one taking most of these pictures. She also took the picture of me at the right, neglecting to tell me I had a big smear of paint on my face at the time. :)

This photo includes Greg, the gentleman who's home this was.

Some of our collaborators from Lowe's (local home improvement outlet). In addition to the expertise, they also provide most of the materials used in refurbishment of this house.

Cleaning up at the end of the day. Painting just about done. New roof repairs going up Monday (today). Water and power restored shortly thereafter.

Team pic. :D :D :D There are worse ways to close out the week at the office. :D

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Good work @Oriskany – always great to see companies letting staff take time to give something back to local communities. But mostly this story just makes me glad I don’t live in a hurricane zone.