Everyday things

 We took the missionaries out to a small town for an appointment that they had and we got caught in the rain.    It really came down for at least a half hour.  These goats ran for cover, they were all leaning up against this building under the eve trying to stay dry.  These were the cleanest goats I've seen since we got here.  

 This is the place where the missionaries were going.   A small boy came out of the house with this big umbrella and rescued them.   We stayed in the truck till it stopped. 

I think this is the only wood carver in Asamankese that we know of.  He is carving a wooden mask and we liked it so much that we bought it from him while he was carving on it.   He said he would have it ready on Monday so we will see if we chose wisely or poorly.  It is hard to find a carver who actually does the work himself.   We have purchased other carvings from a carver in Accra.  They are very talented and turn old logs into art.    

This is one of the local knife grinders here in the bush.   He takes old worn out cutlasses and regrinds them and puts new handles on them.  His shop has about 6 inches of metal filings on the floor.  He has no eye protection and breathes dust 12 hours a day.  However his shop has a good air conditioning system.  I have had him grind a couple of things for me and he is very nice.     

 After each rain storm it is my job to go out and try to unplug the drain in the wall around our house.   Sister Nielson takes pictures and gives directions.  

 Elder Wiley, one of the missionaries next door,  sometimes feels like a prisoner.  This is a fake frown, we have never seen him without a smile on his face.   This is the door on the inside of our apartment.  

We took Elder Botkin, the one with the taped up wrist, and Elder Chatterley to the Hospital after Elder Botkin crashed on his bike.   Luckily nothing was broken.   We saw this guy on the side of the road trying to sell this grasscutter.   We gave him one cedi to let us take his picture.   It is kind of like a big rat but they say it tastes quite nice.   Don't know, didn't try it.  Don't want to..