Jack the Workingman

Jack really thinks of himself as a workingman. Sometimes he is a carpenter, sometimes a painter, and of course, sometimes a demolition specialist who works a jackhammer. Greg calls "Dispatch" to learn where Jack's next job is and to report our location on route from one job to the next. Note the tool belt. Tuesday morning Papa was there with Nana and we all stayed indoors because of the rain.

Today Jack was a painter and window washer so the kitchen door's lower eight window panes are now sparkling clean. He took his jackhammer to the playground where it works really well in the sand. The other kids were all hoping for a turn, but Jack offered up his big shovel and bucket to share instead of the jackhammer. It was funny to watch him edge over to the end of the sand area to avoid the other kids. In the afternoon, we visited the pet store to buy treats for Ripley, the library, and the hardware store. Coming home, we spent hours looking at the snails on the steps and the stepped-on snail on the sidewalk.

We also watched the PG&E men using an instument to locate the gas main. Tomorrow is the big day when they will jackhammer up the sidewalk and street next door. Jack and I plan to be there with earmuffs and his jackhammer.