Last Saturday we began physically working on Jayd's Eagle Project. We have been planning the project for the last 3 months. The time was here, either we did it now, or wait out the summer until the schools opened for the fall.
He wanted to do a project for his elementary school. After talking with the principal, we found a suitable project repainting the handball backboards. The PTA agreed to provide the funding and we supplied planning and volunteer labor.
One Saturday, we had a crew come to clean the boards. There were several years of dirt and grime had accumulated on the boards and a good scrubbing was needed. We were pleasantly pleased that this stage of the project went much faster than we anticipated.
On Monday, Houston Keathley came to help us replace two of the 4 by 8 panels. After we had pulled of the panels being replaced, we found several notes written on the inside. They were from Houston's son, Robert and his friends written when he did his eagle project nearly 20 years ago. We were delighted when we found Houston's signature from 19 years ago! We added our own signatures (Houston wrote that he hoped to be back in another 20 years), then sealed them up for another Eagle Scout to find someday.
Tuesday was the big painting day. It took us a little while to get started, but once we were started, the paint rollers started to fly and the paint went on fast. I was trying to paint the sides, but I could hardly keep up with them. We had just the right amount of paint and the whole project went relatively smoothly.
Jayd did a great job of leading the project. The boards turned out fantastic. It was a fun project, but I must admit, I feel very relieved that it is done!
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