Friday, June 19, 2009

Duck White

You can stain your house any color as long as it is Duck White. That's the rule here at Abbey Point and today our neighbors Tom and Sandy were in full compliance. Tom once broke a leg falling off a ladder, so the project was an act of courage on his part. He's no Tom Sawyer either, making only a half-hearted attempt at fobbing the job off to his nosy but unhelpful neighbor.
Tom and Sandy built the gazebo last summer, leaving the wood to cure for a season. The couple was all smiles when the project started this morning, and the neighbor reminded them that doing things together is good for a healthy relationship (except wallpapering). The project is more intricate than it looks, not sure how long it will take, but we are sure they'll have that great feeling of satisfaction for a job well done when it's finished.