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Early December - Decking the Halls

12/16/2021

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PictureA holiday light display from Deck the Chairs
​We arrived in Jacksonville on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday, we were tinkering with locks and collecting a list of items needing attention at Faith that would become the basis for the projects in the new year. Pat and Fred picked up where they had left off in the Mission Rooms and the woodshop. But we would be here only a couple of weeks before heading north again for some holiday travels.

PictureParked at Faith
Back at Faith
​Walking around Faith in the week after our return, we reacquainted ourselves with the projects left undone and those that had come up in our absence. We met with Pastor Barry and Pastor Jacob to understand the work that each of them had in mind. With assistance, we turned these details into a task list and prioritized them, identifying which would be within the scope of the Nomads projects in January and February.  

PictureSome of the newer residents at Faith. Only a few of the familiar ones are still around.
When not working on lists, we reviewed the supplies on hand against the highest priorities to determine what would be needed before work began. Cathy did some maintenance on the pressure-washer to ensure it was operational, and we reached out to the team to ensure we knew when they were coming and where they would park.  

PictureFred contemplates a recent find of the team cleaning out Wesley's closet.
In between, we both helped Pat and Fred as they made progress on cleaning out the woodshop and building the 2 bathroom vanities for the Mission rooms. And, we cleared up some lock issues for the church’s tenants who rent the gym. Exactly 2 weeks after our arrival, we had packed up and were headed out again. But the RV was staying put for this trip.  

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We’re Going to Disney

When you think of Disney, it’s probably theme parks and movies. However, we were headed to a lesser-known Disney property at Hilton Head Island for a few days of downtime. Disney Hilton Head is located on the “sound” side of the island. With views overlooking the marsh, the property was beautiful and peaceful. By shuttle bus, we had access to the resort’s Beach House. The unseasonably warm weather made for a comfortable walk on the beach when we went over to explore.  

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With a full kitchen and access to a nice grill, we cooked most of our meals, any missing ingredients easily available a short walk away at Kroger. We sampled some fare at the nearby bakery and at one of Disney’s on-site food stands, appropriately named Tide Me Over. While the pools and the ocean didn’t tempt us this trip, we enjoyed walks in the area and along the beach. We even played a few rounds of horseshoes. (Cathy needs a LOT more practice.)  

PictureDave's horseshoes are red. 'Nough said.
By Friday, we had to leave our comfortable home away from home and head further north. But we will probably be back.

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Parting Shots​

A trip to Jacksonville Beach one night gave us a chance to tour their Deck the Chairs display, a festival of light and music on a park near the beach.  
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1 Comment
Carolyn Coram link
12/20/2021 03:36:35 pm

Wow, the light show is tremendous! Love your time at Hilton Head and the Disney Resort...well deserved. That is a new one for me. So glad you had this wonderful time and now you are off to Virginia. Safe travels and a glorious stay at a familiar location and much more relaxing. Well deserved...Merry Christmas!

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