Today I worked for most of the morning as well as for much of the afternoon...
In the prison's main recreation yard in order to help set everything up for tomorrow's Christian family day event.
About fifteen men, including myself, had volunteered to put up the large canvas tents that are needed to shelter everyone from the sun. We all took our turns holding up different sections of each tent, while several other men used their sledgehammers to bang the steel support spikes into the ground. Then we had to gather approximately two hundred metal folding chairs plus dozens of portable dining tables from a storage area, where they were then transported by wagons to the yard.
All totaled, it took more than six hours to do this. It reminded me of working on a construction site, too. And even though I was exhausted afterwards, it felt good and invigorating to have labored in the fresh air.
At three o'clock, however, when it was time to return to my living area for the day, I was given permission by the correction officer on duty to take a hot shower. It was just what I needed. Nevertheless, I'll be back in the recreation yard early tomorrow morning as we get ready for our family members and friends to come. Upwards of 200 people are expected. It's going to be a long day!
D.B.
About fifteen men, including myself, had volunteered to put up the large canvas tents that are needed to shelter everyone from the sun. We all took our turns holding up different sections of each tent, while several other men used their sledgehammers to bang the steel support spikes into the ground. Then we had to gather approximately two hundred metal folding chairs plus dozens of portable dining tables from a storage area, where they were then transported by wagons to the yard.
All totaled, it took more than six hours to do this. It reminded me of working on a construction site, too. And even though I was exhausted afterwards, it felt good and invigorating to have labored in the fresh air.
At three o'clock, however, when it was time to return to my living area for the day, I was given permission by the correction officer on duty to take a hot shower. It was just what I needed. Nevertheless, I'll be back in the recreation yard early tomorrow morning as we get ready for our family members and friends to come. Upwards of 200 people are expected. It's going to be a long day!
D.B.
