The Summer 'Fun' Files Part 7 (Days 16 & 17)

Saturday and Sunday

You've guessed it. We spent the final two days of our holidays painting. I originally wanted to spend Sunday relaxing in the sun enjoying a beer or having a little surf, but no, it was spent holding a paintbrush! It's strange how once we start something that we just want to get it done. I have not been on a decent bike ride, running in the hills or surfing for a fortnight. Thinking about it, we have not even had a relaxing back garden barbecue and beer for a long while!

Finally, the french doors were painted aubergine!

So what did we achieve? As an estimate, two thirds of the job has been done. The rest will now have to be done at weekends and during evenings. Mmmmmmmmmm! That is easier said than done as we are going away for a couple of weekends (Wellington for an England test match and Hanmer Springs with friends). I also want to play a few games of cricket, Chantal has organized a Monday night hockey team and I'm sure many other things will crop up.

Unfortunately, passers by will not notice our hard work as the front of the house is still white. It still needs scrubbing, sanding, filling, washing and painting! Roll on relaxing evenings!