the house is painted

[mellowtigger]

I took this photo during my lunch break today. I paid (too much) money to have painters reach the 2nd story and finish all of the trim on my house in that interesting new turquoise blue color.

They commented on how dangerous it felt climbing up there on that very steep roof. I knew better than to try it myself. I'm too much of a klutz to risk it. At least it's finally all done, though. The exterior of the house is protected again. There are 2 more exterior changes that need to be made, then I should be good for a few more years. That'll have to wait for next year.

I definitely like it.

The news mentioned frost in the northwest metro area this week. And we have 28C/83F temperature forecast again too, so we keep cycling between cool and warmer-than-usual weather here in Minneapolis. I took the air conditioner out of the bathroom window again, for the benefit of the painters. I'm keeping it stored away. The thermal mass of the house can protect me from a day or two of higher temps. I'm ready for the winter season to arrive.

I hope next year brings better mental stamina (mostly due to work stress), so I get outdoors and get my yard into good shape finally. Next year, no more super-tall plants everywhere. It's a mess in the back yard right now.