Slow moving, not eager to move at all. Yesterday earned my pennies, and everyone in a rather pugnacious mood. Sassy, even. Spring hitting us, I expect. Everything feels colder, rough and raw, if only in contrast to the bright sun.
Measured and figured out how much area needs to be covered.
Got paint for the front facing, badly needed. Most of the paint is in good shape, but the winter blasted away at the western side. A guy at work was eager to take on the job. We'll pay him fairly, I know him well enough to trust he'll do a perfectly good job. I'm just not up to getting that high up. It is a somewhat different color, slightly darker, brighter, bluer, but it will mesh, not clash. None of the reds match, so I'm good with the green varying as well.
The names for colors is fascinating. The new one (not shown) is Monet green. One sample that caught my eye as I waiting for the mixing was named Baby Duck. I asked the mixer if it had real baby ducks. He said yes.
The sunflowers are sprouting madly, which gives me hope. More seeds in soil this weekend.
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It went up to 29C today here, significantly unseasonably warm. The low at night is not descending below double digits, so I feel fairly secure about putting out my tomatoes tomorrow. Like you, if a threat of frost presents, I will shelter the plants.
We are hiring Student Painters to stain our deck this summer; too much effort and not enough time for us to do it ourselves.
I agree, the colour names can be entertaining.
I will also be planting sun flowers (seeds) with the hope that they sprout out like yours.
With tomorrow off I will take photos of the progress I make, including the garden.
"sprouting madly"
Vivacious and lovely!
I was so envious of all the other stands of sunflowers in this neighborhood last year. So, I laid down a LOT of sunflower seeds. Seems to be working.
It can be so very frustrating, after all the planting work is complete to lose so much to the weather. We had a few days of fine weather which drew us into the garden. Now we have been hit by bitter north winds.
I do like the look of your house; it will be an absolute joy to behold when it receives its new coat of paint.
Tom,
I have hopes for the tomatoes. But, after last year's meager production, I'll be happier with any improvement. It's a long term project.
It's a really amazing little house. Just the triangle will be painted, this time.
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