Painter's job security

 There are a couple of misconceptions about how often the Golden Gate Bridge is painted. Some say once every seven years, others say from end to end each year. The truth is that the Bridge is painted continuously. Painting the Bridge is an ongoing task and a primary maintenance job. 

 July 2010

Which is to say, exactly like an old wood siding house in Seattle.  Every four years, start again.  Round and round you go...

 July 2010

That's Nova!

But now that we have a professional painter in the family, our house has never looked better.

This weekend Tom tackled all that new wood the roofers installed to replace the rotted boards under the eves. 

Everything on the south side was primed and painted in one day. A real pain-in-the-neck job, if you ask me.

The next day he had time to spray a coat of fresh blue on the front side and touch up some trim.  Looks sharp!

And what were we doing all weekend while he labored away?  Playing.  Trips to the park and the annual West Seattle Street Fair. 

Thanks, Daddy for all your hard work!