DYI projects

Isn't it a wonderful feeling to get projects done
that you've had on your
to do
list
FOREVER!
 
 
 
I read once that most women would rather stay home
and do a DYI project
with their husband
then go to
out.
 
 
Well, our projects today included my manly man digging
post holes for our new fence. I
finally talked him
into renting a post hole digger (then
he'd be committed to doing it all at once instead
of one hole every couple days)
 
 
ta-da!
 
I've heard of pressure washers, I've wanted one, I've wanted
to rent one (my manly man always just grunted when
I'd mention it) but....today
for the first time
in my 60 years
I used a pressure washer!
I literally didn't want to quit, but, my back was
screaming, my hands were
numb  so I gave
it in.
The good news is my friend said I could keep it
til I was through with it.....
Happy Day.....thanks Margie!
So...back porch really cleaned for the first time in
10 years.
When we get back in town this next week I can
stain it. I'm so excited.
I feel fulfilled!


Comments

  1. Annalia06 June, 2013 16:41

    It's nice to get something done. Tell Dad I want him to teach me the art of fence-building while I'm there. I need one. ;)

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  2. Cro Magnon06 June, 2013 21:08

    I make a list each winter; which I try to complete. Unfortunately certain tasks keep reappearing on the new-year's list!

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  3. Pondside06 June, 2013 22:49

    Wow I am impressed! I have never tackled pressure-washing. I can well imagine how numb your hands must have been!

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