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Extreme Progress through Extreme Weather in Erie, PA

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The Extreme Makeover Home being built for Clara Ward has continued to make progress despite one rain delay after another.  Yesterday Erie, PA had between two and five inches of rain, but luck was with the builders and other volunteers working on Clara's new home.  The east side of Erie only received two + inches of rain while other sections received more than five inches like where I live.  The builders moved inside during heavy rain then resumed outside between storms.

"Rain or shine, we're going to do whatever it take to get the job done on time," said one of subcontractors.  A ten year old observer wore a garbage bag with holes cut out for her arms, but later discarded it saying, "It's only rain."

Earlier posts: 

Extreme Makeover Deals with Extreme Delays

Extreme Makeover Begins

Extreme Anticipation for Extreme Makeover Announcement

Extreme Makeover Home Edition Chooses Erie, PA Builder 

I visited the site early this morning and took a few pictures to share with you along with my comments.

Two bedroom home with playground and basketball court in rear yard

 

Spectators watching supplies being delivered by local company

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Comments(11)

Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I have other pictures that I tried to upload, but my computer kept locking up.  At least three times.  Maybe tomorrow.

Jul 01, 2009 10:01 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

 Supplies being delivered and volunteers working on the neighbor's yard

Jul 01, 2009 10:03 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Neighbors across street-both are in wheelchairs.  See next photo of ramp being built in the back of house by volunteers.

Jul 01, 2009 10:05 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Jul 01, 2009 10:05 AM
Irene Tron
Valparaiso, IN

I'm glad you were able to add more pictures.  This must be so exciting for those involved.  Thanks for keeping us up to date.  I can't wait to watch it on TV.

Jul 02, 2009 01:43 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Irene,  I will post the date as soon as I know.  Rumor is Nov/Dec.   Today's paper said they reshot the builder turning the keys over to TY Pennington 20 times until the producer was happy with the results.  Today it is raining again.

Jul 02, 2009 02:25 AM
Marvin de la Vega
Realty Source Inc - Chula Vista, CA

This must have been fun to watch right in your city! Stay dry!

Jul 02, 2009 04:00 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Mary, I loved seeing the pictures, what a truly wonderful event to be part of!  I'd be so excited to be there, seeing the progress.

Jul 02, 2009 10:13 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Marvin--It is good to hear from you again.  Yes, it has been fun to be part of the excitement.  I could go today for "Move that Bus" and see Clara's reaction.  Fortunately the weather cooperated today with only a few showers not the downpours we have had all week.

Carole--I never thought Erie would be chosen, but Clara's story is just overwhelming everyone with the spirit of giving back.  A local furniture store donated $50,000 worth of furniture for her new home.

Jul 02, 2009 10:55 AM
Monique Combs
Royal Shell Real Estate - Bonita Springs, FL
Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

Mary, how exciting. Keep us updated on the progress. All communities across the US should help more and get togher to help out those in need.

Jul 02, 2009 01:48 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Monique--I agree.   I now realize that the Extreme Makeover show was just the catalyst the got the Erie community motivated and moving.  Erie volunteers and Erie donations built a new home for Clara Ward. 

Thanks for visiting and commenting here.  Hope they come to your town soon, too.

Jul 02, 2009 10:03 PM