By Jessie the Trencher - As had been forecast, Lewis and our entire crew worked feverously against the weather this Wednesday, as the once blue skies quickly became enveloped with dark thunderous clouds. Charlie and Jimmy pitched in to quickly cover up the wood piles with giant plastic tarps in order to keep the lumber dry as raindrops fell steadily making a pitter-pat sound on my hard hat.
For two days and two nights the sky opened up - not just a gentle drizzle mind you, but a heavy downpour that made the ground too soft and muddy to pour concrete, but sure will make it EASIER TO DIG TRENCHES, YIPPEE!!
After playing countless cards games and board games, Mother Nature granted a reprieve with a full day of sunshine – enough for the ground to firm up a bit and the Mighty Construction Crew was able to go back to work.
We hopped in the Mighty Construction Truck and shuttled to the job site, planning to pump out the footing and start the drying out process. Suddenly, Jimmy, one of our crew, pulled up to the job site in his own vehicle. He got out of his truck, wearing a wet suit equipped with fins, snorkel and mask. 
The crew burst out laughing, but that didn't bother Jimmy. “This time I came prepared” Jimmy mumbled through his mask. He was determined to replace misfortune with opportunity. He turned a dismal day into a fun time.
As he snorkeled around the footing, I was reminded of just how important it is to have the right attitude, that there can be fun in getting it done even as you dive through puddles.
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