We now have a transformed outside wall. I know. About as interesting as watching paint dry, which is kind of what this is. The bathroom, which is accessed from inside the house, is an extension into the courtyard, and for the last few years, the paint has been flaking off. The concrete was cracked, and the wall needed skimming and all those kinds of things beyond my ken, so we called in an expert. He worked on the two walls for two mornings and hey presto! Everything is gleaming white, sealed and safe again.
During the overnight pause, when the old was off and the new was waiting to go on, Neil was out there with his camera seeing faces in places that most of us don’t notice, and found a figure in the stripped and sanded wall, as only he can. I pointed out to sharp teeth and evil face (that I see) and he put it up on Facebook for anyone and everyone to comment on. Amazing how many people see many different things.
I’ll get you a view of the pristine white wall soon, but needless to say, it now makes the rest of the courtyard walls look dull in comparison, but they will have to wait for when we are working before repainting, as to paint involves buying things. What I do have for you though, is the same old view from the house. The shutters have been closed for a few days, to keep out drafts and chilly breezes, but they were open for a while at the weekend. As you can see, it remains calm and sunny, though around our north-facing house, the daytime temperature is struggling to get about 12 or 13, and it feels even colder inside.
Things to do today and this week: dentist again this morning, collect package from courier (new keyboard), piano lesson, maybe modelling after. I ordered Harry a new model last Monday and it was here by Friday. The joy of ordering from Athens rather than Amazon. Later in the week, we’ll be in Rhodes for a day, so there will probably be no blog on Friday. Other than that… I am 80k words into the next book and heading towards a thrilling last act.
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