Somehow, between Thursday and Friday morning we decided that maybe we should just quick fix the leak on our back porch, which we knew required taking the old shingles off and putting on a new roof.
Good times, eh? How do you like the 1x4's underneath the roof?
By the time we finished pulling off all of the shingles and getting all the nails out, it was time to call it a day. We had Mat's family over to grill out to help reduce the amount of zuchini and yellow squash that we've picked from our garden.
Definitely one of the highlights of the weekend!The next day we were at it bright and early...but not too early, since we do have neighbors. We started at 8 a.m. and by mid-afternoon when our neighbor Brian & Kim called, we were only too grateful that they came over and brought us fruit bars and cold drinks! They supplied us with a much needed break and entertainment. AND then Brian stayed and helped with the roofing project! We owe them big time! Especially since his wife went into labor Sunday morning. Mat's dad came over too and really helped us out. (All on the 4th of July). Aren't you glad that you don't live near us?
About 7:30 p.m. we were finished and we were able to make it out to Barnardsville to hear our co-worker's band play at their 4th of July celebration and then watch the fireworks. Which were actually pretty amazing!
I don't think I would recommend to anyone getting into a roofing project on a holiday weekend. It wasn't really the most festive way to spend the weekend! But it is done now and we don't have to worry about that project any longer. Phew.
It does feel great to have projects done and over with.
ReplyDeleteI hope Mat's back and those of all who helped isn't feeling too sore.
We wish you were closer so that we could help on projects, you know that. I know you're being facetious.
Glad you were able to see the fireworks and hear the band play.
At least you spent it with family and friends. MA was off with the boys in WA, so I spent the 4th hanging out at some stranger's house. Some friends invited me, but it was a little bit of a bummer, wishing I was with the boys and MA.
ReplyDeleteYou should have scheduled this for the week after you come back from PHX. I'll be in NC for school and could have come down on Sat to help. :)
Hope you are enjoying the tour de france.
J-P
hi to all, its nice to read your blog. Love you. aunt Celanie
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