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Painting the House - March 2020

The Corona Virus is spreading and in Florida it is just now expanding it's reach. Tho we have not had a "shelter in place" order for our County, there have been many active hospitalized cases and several deaths from the virus at our Local hospital.

As a result, Pat's business is virtually closed down as she works in nursing and assisted living homes and they will not allow visitors in any longer, so no horticural therapy sessions allowed. Jules' business has closed at this time both due to no clients calling and Jules' personal decision not to leave the house for any reason except emergency due to his ongoing lung conditions and medication he takes to suppress his immune system. These things make him at greater risk if he contracted the virus.

So! We are at home with time to do otherthings.

We have PAINTED THE HOUSE!!!

Below are photos of the house before we startedthe work. Pages 2 and 3 show during and after. We enjoyed doing it and hope you enjoy the photos.

Before beginning painting...

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Front of house, shutters removed

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Front door area

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Everything moved out and shutters removed for painting

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Area for storing trash cans and hoses

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North side of house

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Pool and solar equipment area

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East side of house and Pat's plant growing area

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Pool Lanai area

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East and back side of the house and Florida room area

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Front of house west side

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Buckets full of landscaping we removed to reach the sides of the house with ladders