http://blindschool.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 03 May 2009 22:37:56 GMT 10 http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/13/84/43/95/site_l10.gif http://blindschool.forumotion.com/feed/? http://blindschool.forumotion.com/building-shelves-f3/shelving-system-t4.htm Admin Before During our first Saturday working on the shelves, only one section was completed, but we at least knew what we were doing. None of us who were working knew a whole lot about building shelves. My main job with the shelves was to use the power tools, a drill, power screwdriver, and table saw. The second day went pretty well, we got a lot done with only a few problems. On the third Saturday, we finished off the shelves. I was glad to be done, but we had a lot of fun in the process. ... Building Shelves Sun, 03 May 2009 22:37:56 GMT http://blindschool.forumotion.com/building-shelves-f3/shelving-system-t4.htm#4 http://blindschool.forumotion.com/building-shelves-f3/shelving-system-t4.htm http://blindschool.forumotion.com/recycling-plastic-f2/plastic-recycling-t3.htm Admin I spent one day sorting through some of the pots, but I was not much help because I didn't know what they reuse and what they throw out. I took in two loads of pots total. There is a nursery called Brehob's and they reuse all of our left overs, keeping the plastic out of our land fills. Recycling Plastic Sun, 03 May 2009 22:11:41 GMT http://blindschool.forumotion.com/recycling-plastic-f2/plastic-recycling-t3.htm#3 http://blindschool.forumotion.com/recycling-plastic-f2/plastic-recycling-t3.htm http://blindschool.forumotion.com/getting-started-f1/spreading-gravel-t2.htm Admin Cathy knew someone who could donate gravel. She had it delivered, and on the following Tuesday we worked on spreading the gravel. I got to work with a partially blind boy named Shane who was a big help. Getting Started Sun, 03 May 2009 21:30:37 GMT http://blindschool.forumotion.com/getting-started-f1/spreading-gravel-t2.htm#2 http://blindschool.forumotion.com/getting-started-f1/spreading-gravel-t2.htm http://blindschool.forumotion.com/getting-started-f1/first-days-at-the-blind-school-t1.htm Admin I got started at the Blind School with my aunt Tammy she is a volunteer at the Blind School's greenhouse and she told me that they could use some help. The greenhouse raises money for the school and gives the kids a first hand experience for science classes. My first day at the greenhouse was spent meeting people and becoming farmilar with the greenhouse. I met Mrs. Garvy who runs the greenhouse and teaches several classes she was very helpful and excited to have a new volunteer. Another woman ... Getting Started Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:16:29 GMT http://blindschool.forumotion.com/getting-started-f1/first-days-at-the-blind-school-t1.htm#1 http://blindschool.forumotion.com/getting-started-f1/first-days-at-the-blind-school-t1.htm