I worked at the deck railings, sanding and painting. I had used the power washer on them a few days ago. Some of the railings are in rough shape with dry rot, which is surprising. At some point I will either have to do selective replacement or redo the entire thing, retaining the glass, of course. I hadn't expected dry (or wet) rot with cedar. They just don't make trees like they used to.
Interspersed in there I did a bit of tidy-up but Sandy was doing the lioness's share, keeping the washing machine, dryer and clothesline busy. I think that she's got the upstairs bedrooms cleaned but there are five beds in the basement bedroom.
We went to Tornados with Jason, Lorraine & Kim for dinner. The last time there was many many years ago with my Uncle Phil & Aunt Ruth ... bingo, found it on Quicken - 2004, July 9. Just over 15 years. Time flies.
Ok, while I'm at it - when was my septic tank last pumped ... Sept 17, 2012, almost 7 years. That's about right. It's due for cleaning and I talked to Nathon Cullin yesterday about coming in September. Perfect. Now I just have to remember to call him ! I was thinking that we would do this next week but he's pretty busy so September will have to do. Jason said that Nathon had recommended 7 years.
Today - pack and off to South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island. Tomorrow 4am - start the 1000k.
Onward !
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