Sucking It Up

I do believe I know now where the saying, "Suck It Up" came from, and the true meaning.

After putting the first coat on the house, it's obvious that it will need a second coat. The wood is so dry it's 'sucking it up'. So I will have to do the same and suck it up doing it twice. This using the top of the line Behr brand. My poor home has been neglected longer than it should have been, so I'm paying for it now.

Also, the weather has been perfect today, after complaining yesterday, not too hot and not raining, I've been working non stop since this morning wanting to get as much done in these perfect working conditions, but I've got to take a break, just a short one.

When I go back out, I'll do the upper sections using the ladder, I've been using the roller and brush as the sprayer wasn't working out. Man I hope I can finish the south part of the house today, that might be asking too much, but at least the first coat. It's looking pretty good too :)

I'll definitely have to buy more stain, if I have to do a second coat. Sigh $$$. I've almost emptied the 5 gallon container and I'm still working on the first coat on only the area above the deck. Just doing the siding, I won't be able to do the deck until I replace a few boards.

I've been listening to HOOAH!!! RADIO while working, pretty good station.

Thanks to Mary for the reminder to crank up the tunes, that really helps my motivation. Can't boogie too much while up on the ladder though lol. Okay, back on it.

Orange Swirls

I stopped to take a picture as the swirls of paint color mixing was so pretty. After it was mixed was a different story though, it turned out to be a cheese orange, not quite the right color I was looking to put on the house.

My daughter would probably love the orange color, I will save it and modify it a bit and use it on the out buildings like the chicken coop. I didn't want the neighbors to feel like they were driving by a big chunk of Tillamook though and I have enough critters living in my house like squirrels that I will attack next week, didn't want to feel like a mouse going into the cheese lol.

So another trip down the hill to get the right color, I'm much happier with the color now. If the weather will only cooperate, it's either burning the skin off you hot, or raining it seems. I was able to get two different areas done, or one area done and a good start on the other.

Not looking forward to moving the ladder tomorrow, but it'll be good getting it off the deck.
It's such a good feeling putting the stain on the dry wood, as I stroke it on it sucks it in being so dry. It's also nice to finally get to the painting part, I've been caulking and doing the prep work forever it seems.

Before I do the deck however, I plan to replace a few redwood boards. One crucial one for support needs to be replaced pronto. It's good that I'm really scrutinizing what needs to be done and see that stuff needs repair before something goes missed and turns into a bigger job with more expense. Definitely a good feeling.

I do plan on working on the part of the house that won't be in the sun, and move around to the other side of the house as the sun hits the other side of the house. Working out in the sun today just drained me, I sat down and passed out from the heat I think. I drank a big glass of water and that was all I needed. ;)

Timely Break

I found myself outside on the top of a metal ladder during a thunderstorm. I was so wanting to get to a finishing point, or to get done with what I was working on, but thought better of it. So I climbed down from the ladder and thought I could do some of the work off the ladder, my mind wandered to remembering my superstitious dad not letting me count railroad cars or walk under ladders, well this remembered while walking under the ladder, so not wanting to totally be fucked, I came indoors. Here's a picture of my dad with my daughter when he was an older guy.

I'll wait until the storm passes, and will take a break and check some of my favorite blogs. ;) I've gotten alot done today which makes me feel very good, it's so easy to get distracted and just enjoy relaxing around here. I love my home but want to get these projects completed. I will post before and after pictures soon I hope, especially the after part.

While checking out some of my military sites, I came across this very awesome online radio station check it out. It changes with every DJ;
HOOAH!!!! Radio

Bear Snack N Go

I came home to see my dumpster knocked over and trash strewn all over. This thanksfully is only the second time it's ever happened.
Kinda reminds me of the cartoon about two polar bears looking at an igloo and one says to the other, "I just love these things, crunchy on the outside creamy on the inside." Well the bears got the creamy middle this week. While walking around picking up the trash, I really noticed how dry everything is. Even the grasses seemed to be snapping and crunching as I walked along. I hope I get a good soaking rain at some point, wishful thinking.....

Bucksnort Saloon

The beloved Bucksnort Saloon

They have a new beer on tap called Moose Drool, it was very tasty.

They had a Navy SEAL reunion here according to this, man to have had these warriors so close to my home and not know it, damn.

Crystal Lake

A girlfriend came up and we went on a walk only a couple miles down the road. I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of our world.

River at Crystal Lake

These videos make clear the reason for no tubing, although I don't think it would stop either of my kids heh....

The river was quite high, we passed by a few folks fishing, makes me wish I had my fishing pole.

Fireworks Flags and Celebrations!

Happy Birthday America!

Fireworks With The 1812 Overture

Never Forget Our Brave And Courageous Warriors

I visited the grave of Danny Dietz the other day, I can't believe it's been 3 years already. Remembering all of the SEAL's that lost their lives on June 28th 2005, and all that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom, I salute you all and raise my glass in your honor.

HOOOAHH!

Denver International Airport

I picked up my daughter at the airport, this is the security area where you can't re-enter after leaving the 'secured area'. Look at the greasy goo on the wall, you can see where the security guards stand next to the wall there.

Pretty disgusting that they allow this wall to get this filthy.

Oh, and it was fun picking up my daughter, she brought back lots of goodies of bagels and pastrami from New York. ;)