May 22, 2009 - Post holes dug for fence. Our resident, 'landscaper', Br. Hadi, brought his new lawnmower to give the farm a nice 'low' cut. He also brought a gas-powered post hole digger. Although, it made digging much easier...it still took alot of hard work. Thanks to the young Khuddam (Qadir, Malik and Mubarak) for working together to get the holes dug.
May 25, 2009 - Purchase list submitted from GreenEarth Living & Habitat for plant beds, seeds, etc. The team is excited and primed to work. With money in hand, next stop...Home Depot.
May 30, 2009 - Permits acquired t0 erect fence for Sadiq Organic Farm (SOF).
May 30, 2009 - Wood, fencing and other materials purchased for "work-day". Abu Bakr and Basiyr Rodney go to Home Depot to purchase items for the fence and plant beds. We have a big workday planned for tomorrow.
May 31, 2009 - HF team comes together to begin installing fence. A BBQ was planned but was substituted with donuts...go figure. I arrived late to see Abu, Basiyr and Shakar sweating over the fence posts. They were down to business. The posts were placed and cemented for the fence. A couple of beds were made as well. We have to wait a day for the cement to dry before putting up the fence. A neighbor and his family, Mr. Townsend, came over to offer support. He had previously offered to lend any support needed for the project and will over look the security of the project. What a great neighbor! A beautiful gesture...Mr. Townsend is familiar with Basiyr and they embrace like old chums. Basiyr admires Mr. Townsend's new sandals. Mr. Townsend ask Basiyr does he wear sandals. Of course being from Jamaica, Basiyr answers 'yea mon'. Mr. Townsend says...'I'll be back'. He returns with a pair of sandals and offers them to Basiyr. What a beautiful gesture! God is Great! This is going to be a blessed garden. The team worked for a few hours before breaking for prayer.
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