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.
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