Emergency Preparedness

If you ever have excess water in your neighborhood, call me. I spent the first part of the morning carrying 50 HEAVY sandbags and large metal bars down three flights of stairs, loading them into the back of a rented truck (with stairs I had to climb to get in), running back up the three flights of stairs for the next batch, and and then unloading all this stuff at its final destination. The sandbags' original purpose was to hold down film equipment (in the wind, etc.). Their final purpose, however, was to render my arms totally useless tonight. I'm sure they'll feel just great tomorrow. On the bright side, it was more great exercise!

As I walked up my final block to work this morning, I saw that, much to my surprise, Mathieu Drouin (director) was sitting in the back of the aforementioned rental truck. I didn't expect to see him today, so it was a nice surprise (he's one of the people I've gotten to know most well so far). He, cool Francois, nice Francois, and I loaded up the truck with all the equipment, then Mathieu, cool Francois, and I spent the day taking things back to where they belong -- mostly with me sitting on the floor of the front seat of the truck, sandwiched between things. Surprisingly, I still find this fun...even when this is the work I'm doing. Upon our departure, I think Mathieu asked me to get together on Friday...but I'm not 100% sure, thanks to Quebec French. I wonder if I'm supposed to show up somewhere. I probably should have clarified.

Nice Francois didn't really need me for anything this afternoon, so I spent the balance of the day shopping. Tough job I have. I bought only one sweater, so it wasn't too dangerous.

Here are some pictures of last week's activities. For some strange reason, the one of me as the body double in the spandex dress didn't make it into my album. Must be a computer glitch. But here I am just before the wind really starts to blow through my hair...