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July 17 Deck Staining Pro-FESH-in-alI must say thanks to everyone who offered their advice on my weekend deck staining project. While none of you offered your assistance (no, I'm not holding any grudges) the advice was extremely helpful! :)
After a long Friday night (that's all I"ll say about that), I wasn't looking too forward to my weekend project, but once I pulled myself outta bed and hit Home Depot I got my second wind. I spent about $200 on plants, deck stain, paint brushes, wasp spray, contractors rags, potting soil, plant food, organic fertilizer and I was set. I got home, changed into a classic wife B, got the iPod set up on the Bose and went to work. At first I was so meticulous, not letting one ounce of stain slop anywhere. About half way through, I took a new approach. Let's just get this bitch done! I rocked through that bad boy and in the end she looks pretty damn good! Even if I do say so myself. :)
I'll attach a couple pics, as promised - a before and after so you can see my handy work. You're right, Erika, I had a blast! I think I'll take this weekend off and go play with friends. July 10 Three Months...really??Has it really been almost three months since my last blog? Gosh, those of you who just pine for my next entry must be just sick from my lack of writing. I'll work on that.
Since my April entry... Let's see what's been going on. Dealing with contractors 3000 miles away, packing up our NY pad and leaving my most favorite city in the world, moving into our house in Portland and attempting to get settled in my new/old city but instead spending my weekends with friends camping, beaching, boating and attending the blessed nuptials of yes, more freinds. It's been an eventful few months. It's really hard to believe I'm back in the NW...
It's been hot as hell these last few days. Not that I'm complaining. This is nothing compared to the wet NYC summers, but a crib with no AC just plain sucks. Brooklyn's doing well and adjusting to life back in Oregon. He is a bit spoiled however, insisting on walks when he has a lovely backyard to stretch out in. Okay, well it's not exactly the Taj Mahal, but it's a backyard nonetheless. Oh well, I guess you can't take the city outta the dog.
Chris was back in Portland for the 4th and a wedding on what will always be known as Tony Parker and Eva Longoria's wedding day. There was no Chateau in Paris or $30,000 wedding cake, but it was nice to see old friends. Chris has gone back to New York for a few weeks, so this weekend I'll flex my new domestic muscle and attempt to stain our deck. Not sure I know what I'm doing, but with two big brothers and a fantastic Lowe's website I feel pretty confident I can figure this out. Tomorrow I'll clean that bad boy with 30 second miracle and then I'll bust out my staining gear first thing Saturday morning. We shall see...
I know you're all coming back for the deck update. |
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