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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 24 2016 : 7:02:51 PM
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Four coats of white deck paint and today I applied the 1st coat of poly-acrylic to seal and finish-only 5 more coats to go!
The painting goes quickly...I've been allowing an inordinate amount of time between coats so that it can cure properly. Seems like I have been working on this 'project' for months!
OY my aching knees-this old gal is feeling the burn! I've been working with a brush instead of a low mat roller--better control and I like the overall finish a lot more.
Can't wait to finally have it finished then I can place my antique black settee along the long wall and start hanging a few of my antique framed black and sepia toned etchings I won at auction a while ago.
I think my landing turned out pretty well--
Melody |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9384 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3320 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 08:02:41 AM
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Both! Thanks Denise.....I have a new best friend at the paint department at our local Menards!
Melody |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 08:22:58 AM
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Wow Mel, you sure have been busy, but the outcome is amazing. Such a nice job. Looking forward to seeing it all when finished.
Nancy Jo
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7032 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 12:05:55 PM
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Looking fabulous! You sure have been busy!
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 12:17:14 PM
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Beautiful job, Melody! I don't know that I would have the patience!
When you are finished it will all be so gorgeous!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3320 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 2:02:06 PM
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It just never seems to end in this OLD house! I've been painting for 20-years....The trouble now is, I don't want anyone 'walking' on it!! I am sure that will pass, but meanwhile I tip-toe around.
Thanks for all the encouragement girls---Makes me smile from ear to ear.
Melody |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9384 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3320 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 8:13:45 PM
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Very funny Grace!
Just when I think I am 'caught' up for a while--I start looking around to see what else I can do. I gotta get out of this house more often....
Melody |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6622 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6622 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2016 : 06:41:33 AM
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Looking beautiful, Melody! Please post some photos when you start getting your things in place . It is going to be grand!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2016 : 12:16:49 PM
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Melody, it's beautiful. Your poor aching back and knees! I don't think we ever get done. We put a new floor in the dining room and my husband didn't want anyone walking on it. LOL!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3320 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3320 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2016 : 12:28:51 PM
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Exactly Darlene!!! I know how your husband feels about any-one walking on a new floor...I am still tip-toeing around.
I had a friend who had just installed some very expensive parquet wood floor and had a guest come to dinner with 'heels' on---ruined her floor. I thought my friend would lose it. Little dents everywhere---I think I would have asked everyone to come in without shoes only socks!
I actually have abrasions on me left knee and the top of my left foot-I must favor the left side--I am left handed!!
Melody |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2692 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2016 : 8:24:42 PM
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So pretty! Can't wait to see updated pictures when you have your pictures and settee in place!
Dreamer42
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