We dug up the ground, shifted dirt, raked the soil, laid the sod and came home sore! Homeowners instant gratification of a lush, green lawn wasn't all that instant. It took about 8 hours and 20 people, with shovels, rakes and barrows to prepare the lawn and make it turf-worthy. I can't remember the last time a volunteering project was this much fun! I am itching to go back on Saturday to see what they have in store next!
There are some people, like this college kid I met, who will be going on a cross-country biking trip, from DC to San Francisco and helping build sustainable houses on the way! I thought the whole concept of peddling to end poverty was very innovative, only it is open to participants ages 18-25! That doesn't seem fair! :(