Super day for a Minga
our Invitation:
Minga Part Tres – or Minga Pintagapa !!!
Yes, that’s right…Back by popular demand is yet another Minga in San Miguel. Yes this Minga is brought to you by the same people that brought you the Mudapalooza (Alpa Raymi) and Roof Minga (Husay Cumbay).
Who’s coming?… Well we hope you are – after all it is the Social Event of the Spring Season!! Anyone who is anyone will be there but of course!
Where is it?… San Miguel Lot #12 but of course!
When is it?… April 25 at 10am.
What will you be doing?… Well showing everyone your artistic flair with a paint brush of course! (priming the walls in the kitchen/great room/breakfast room)
Make sure to dress appropriately, sun screen on, bring a hat and wear bug repellant!
Why will you be doing this?…Because you will get some Pizza and perhaps and little Wine or Beer, and be dazzling everyone with your artistic flair. But wait there is more!!! If you RSVP now, we will double your invitation! That’s right, you can bring a second person absolutely free.
Just pay shipping and handling fees of $300 USD for second free person. Special fees and assessments will apply. Upgrades and optional accessories are additional charges.
Please RSVP
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- We call this “The Wall”, and it was the result of the efforts today. It is the hand prints of everyone that was here today and all of the workers that have been building the house.
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- Here is our sign for the Minga.
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- Whoa… Lots of people showing up
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- Let the work begin!
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- Ok show us your skill at painting.
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- Good here come more workers.
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- That’s it, paint those walls!!!
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- Ahh, some discussions about one of the Domes…more on that later.
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- Oh no, don’t paint me!!!
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- What a great bunch they aren’t ready to quit yet
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- That’s it, get those high places!
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- Oh is there a photo shoot going on? I think so
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- More of the crew busy over here too.
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- Looks like rollers at 3 paces here – party is getting rough! Must be a labor dispute…either that or something else!
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- He isn’t working alone – really
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- I think we need to get some more paint brushes, so many people painting.
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- Am sure the house will get painted today!
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- And it goes on….and on….Sounding like that old Journey song.
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- Looks like a management discussion in the center of the room
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- Patrice is covering that wall!
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- Dome painting … getting setup.
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- This is an example of “The Painting Dance”, a very common practice in this part of the world.
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- Who says this is break time…Is that wine I smell on your breathe…no wonder your smiling..
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- Two painters, one worker to hold the stands, and of course one supervisor looking on – yup pretty typical
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- Looking like a sky is being painted.
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- The Wall!
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- This is the actual work table for creating “The Wall”. See how no expense was spared! Even the top of an oil drum became the painting palette.
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- This dome is starting to become something… hmmm.
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- Lunch time – the pizzas arrived.
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- The crew quietly waiting.
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- Ramiro stops to take a drink.
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- What Dave and Patrice are painting in the Dome….who would have thought!
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- Still a work in progress…the dome is looking like something at the end of the day.
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- Yes…the party is over and everything is cleaned up.
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- No one over here either – everyone went home.
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- Thanks to everyone for the creating “The Wall”!! I will add credits for everyone late
