We hired a painting contractor to brighten up the exterior of the house we have lived in for over 30 years. Much like my face, the old cedar siding was severely faded and in need of an uplift.
Little did we know there would be a fleet of ten young college students who came to our rescue.
They were a well trained team of experts, each with his or her own specialty and each with his or her own assigned area.
These were girls and boys from all over the country who have opted to stay in town for the summer months, and I suppose this is a good way to earn extra dollars.
I forgot how much energy and strength there resides in the young.
Suddenly there was a hoard of energetic people all over the house.
A port-a-potty was brought in – well, not “in” – but out and available for their use.
Then the mob came with all their ladders and tools and strength and determination and began by power washing.
And in 3 days the house was stained and looks better now than when it was brand new!
Woosh!
Thirty years of fading and grime erased just like that.
It was like a reverse tornado that left us house occupants scratching our heads in wonder.
It looks great and sounds like it was an enjoyable experience for all.
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What a marvelous transformation! The vitality of young people is amazing.
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You are very lucky. Getting any contractors here is tough. The queues are long. It’s better when they bring a larger crew as it gets done faster too. Love the porta potty. More contractors should do that.
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Looks great!
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Looks lovely Dora. I hope the workers were all wearing their masks. !!!
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Oh to be young snd active again.
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I, too, marvel at youthful energy. Hard to believe we were once the same. 😉 Looks like they did a great job.
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Thanks Judy. It was a painless painting experience for sure.
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I admire all the painting you are doing yourself now Kate. That picture of you up on the ladder made me dizzy!
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Thanks Rita! But no masks. Things are lightening up here a bit, especially for outdoor activities.
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Our youthful painters were all extremely conscientious and worked together like experts. Amazing to watch.
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Made me dizzy too. Couldn’t think about it while I was up there.
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If only some of that youthful energy could be bottled up and stored for later, huh? We could surely use it. So wonderful that there was a fine team of young’uns to do the job for you!
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How wonderful to have found good workers at any age! It is inspiring to see young people willing to do manual labor and do a good job! Looks great! Kudos to them! And you for finding them.
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