Under blistering hot skies, the roof crew finished laying the roofing deck. And if the 85 degree day wasn't enough, the solar reflecting board they were putting down made it just that much hotter and brighter. Paula & Mike lasted through it all and even thought to dance a jig when they finished (or perhaps they're just waving for help).

Today, I'm sure you are aware, was International Women's Day. (Hopefully it's just a coincidence that it's also Fat Tuesday!) We celebrated after lunch by visiting the Commercial Bank in town. Founded in 1901 it is still an independent, locally owned bank and is the only bank still in existence in the US founded by a woman. Their president/CEO (Bobbie) is a woman. The bank is fortunate to have on display a huge collection of wonderful carvings by local resident Gene Zesch http://genezesch.com/thumbs_horiz/pages/look_so_good.htm is just one example.

Tonight we were invited to a Fat Tuesday supper hosted by the Methodist Church with traditional Mardi Gras fare of red beans & rice. Tracy & Larry came dressed for the festivities. You may laugh at their headdresses but it did mean they did got to go first through the serving line.