Hi all!! been 'missing' all week!

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Registered: 04-09-1999
Hi all!! been 'missing' all week!
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Fri, 07-18-2003 - 11:11pm
Think my last post was about cleaning the deck. We did that ALL last Saturday...from about 11:00am to 9:00pm...Had to go over it twice...once with a bleach solution to get all dirt and green gunk off and once with a 'conditioner' YIKES...my back was sore!!! Sunday didn't do much. Ds and his gf came up for supper...There was no way I was cooking so went out to eat at Ruby Tuesday's. Had the fish and it was yummy!

Then during the week it was work and all the chores I didn't get done over the weekend...lol Dh had a 'vacation' day today so he started on staining the deck...He got a huge amount done...all the railing and spindles...Huge Job! When I got home changed into my grubbies and got to work on the flat portion of the deck...I was the roller...and of course we were running out of stain soooo had to change, and 'run' to Home Depot for more. Got home just as dh was running out of stain..so we finished it up...Mosquitos almost 'finished' us up!! They are awful! Anyhow...deck is stained and now NO RAIN for 24 hours...keep your fingers crossed! Oh ya, It looks WONDERFUL!!

Hope everyone had a good week and will have a fun weekend! Will try to get back here tomorrow!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 07-18-2003 - 11:59pm
I bet it looks wonderful... and soon you will be out on the deck enjoying it.

I always love it when we have finished something up and can enjoy it.

Hugs, Lor

     

 

          

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 9:11am
RJ, bet you're glad that huge chore is finished! You'll be glad you did it. In 9 yrs at the old house, we never did restain the deck, and it really took a beating. I'm sure the new owners had to replace a few boards. Bet it looks great!

Hope you have a little easier weekend this week!!

Hugs, Pam

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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 11:30am
Hi Lor, Yes..sure am glad that it is done. It was a huge project! Can hardly wait to get out on it again!..This morning would have been perfect! lol

Have a good weekend!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 11:33am
Pam, It's been 9 years since we put our deck on...and it looked bad! Nothing rotted but it was all gray and yucky. Can hardly wait to get out and use it!

Yes, this will be a more laided back weekend! Hope yours is good too!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 2:41pm
RJ, when its all done take some good pictures of it; after

such long hard work you should. And how is your son doing

in Iraq; really hope he is still okay.

love,

Cindy


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 4:25pm
RJ, a big job well done!! Doesn't that make you feel great. And looks like the rain will hold off. I know what you mean about those skeeters. I went out to weed the garden the other night after spraying myself liberally with repellent, wouldn't you know it, those darn things were trying to get into my ear!!! Anywhere you miss, they'll find. Hope they all die off so you can enjoy your deck, lol. Charlie
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 6:53pm
RJ,

Now you get to sit back and appreciate all your hard work. When is the party and what should we bring? LOL

Hugs,

Rain

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 7:08pm
Such hard work, but such a wonderful accomplishment!! You can look at your deck with pride!! Gabby

       


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 9:52pm
Cindy, Yes, we will take pictures. I want to email them to ds in Iraq. He is doing well he just emailed us pictures today..I am sure hoping with fingers crossed that he will be home in Sept or early October...just want him out of there!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sat, 07-19-2003 - 9:54pm
Hi Char, Yes the rain held off! Still need to wait a couple more days for any heavy traffic on it! Yes, those nasty mosquitos can just scram!!

Hugs

RJ


 


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