Outa the Blue.... and Into the Sunshine

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Remodel... Finished

Exterior Painted...

Finished in Min Wax Clear Satin...

All trimmed out...

Figuring out the trim...

Inspectors coming in to check the painting of the floor...

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Julia (Grammy): Queen City, ArkLaTex, United States; I am an old-fashioned, God blessed, wife to my "one and only" for 40+ years. Trying to take my time to slow down and enjoy and appreciate a quality lifestyle. I'm sixty+ years young, loving my life. So...chia tea is on, come on in, have a seat, just move those books outa the way... Let me tell you what's been happening here.

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