Saturday morning we had some overnight rain. I woke up with the mindset to paint but not the energy. I had some breakfast and went back to bed. When I woke up it was a bit warmer out and I could see that painting was a go. I got dressed and headed out. Moved my vehicle out into the driveway. Then grabbed a scraper and went to town getting rid of as much flaking and peeling paint as I could. I grabbed the power sander and went over everything to ensure it was smooth and I also got rid of some more paint. Consumed a bottle of water and rested for a bit. Then picked up a painting brush and cracked open the can. I had to shake and mix it since the can had been sitting for a couple months. Once it all came together I started slathering it on. I got both sides painted and took a break. Consumed another bottle of water. Then grabbed the ladder and went to work on the top piece. I was 1/2 way done when I was moving the ladder and didn’t secure the can, that it fell. I now had a puddle in the driveway and it was a mess. I was able to save some paint but not all of it.
Time too hook up the power washer and garden hose. That took care of the mess. I hated to see it all washed away as I would easily have had plenty left over for a 2nd coat. It probably took me 45 minutes to get the mess taken care of. Consumed another bottle of water.
Resumed painting and as luck would have it I had just enough to complete the job. I am at least thankful for that and the fact that the task is out of the way. I thought about ordering more and going over it again next weekend but I think I am just leaving it for now.
Got a shower and then rested on the couch. My body was in pain from all of the standing. I was exhausted. I didn’t want to move once I got comfortable but knew that I needed to eat something. I got dressed and went to make my rounds. It was close to 5p when I left the house. I went for my cheeseburger and it was good. My service sucked but at least I enjoyed a decent meal after a long hard days work.
The cat food store was picked over once again and there wasn’t much to choose from. Not happy about that at all but my shopping and running was done. I headed home for the day. Just sat around the house and watched TV after gathering data for my stupid report.
Ah Sunday, I knew this would be the day of pain and I was right. I got out of bed and everything hurt. My body is so allergic to physical activity. Put my name on the waiting list at Cracker Barrel for breakfast and got moving. I turned on my heated seat as I drove and that felt nice for my score muscles. Had a decent breakfast and then on to the grocery store. They didn’t have the BBQ that I had enjoyed last week and I was a bit disappointed in that. Picked up some additional cat food but still not the favorite flavors that my girl enjoys and craves. Came home, put everything away and got undressed. Watched TV and eventually fell asleep. Got in a nice nap and here I am plucking away at the keyboard.
I need to gather data for my stupid report again and then the fun starts as I need to clean the house. My body still aches and I am thinking about going out for supper. Really need a haircut as well. Since there is the possibility that I may need to go in (doubtful) I really don’t want to shave my head again, I think I want to pay a professional but that won’t happen until next weekend at the earliest. It hurts to move and the thought of cutting my own hair just doesn’t appeal to me today, which is probably a good thing. I still need to give the Gator her fluids and really don’t look forward to that task either.
Hope you had a great and productive weekend. It was kind of fun to check the painting task off the list but I really could have done without the accident, which was totally my fault. Glad I started with the sides first because I wouldn’t have had enough to finish the job otherwise. Next task is the landscaping, which I farmed out. Then gutter cleaning (I’ll hate that more than painting). After that I think were done for the year barring any emergencies. Take care and we shall talk again soon.
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