A Final Thought

Here is Will, with the patience of Job, and you will know what I mean if you have tried to paint something like this without a sprayer. Will brought his newly acquired extended van loaded with ladders. He and Margarete were real troopers when they took on this task, among others.
Showered and cleaned up, relaxing before a delicious dinner. I am sorry I do not have enough pictures to include everyone who pitched in to make the weekend a success. Pete, Helga, Will, Margarete, Reiner, Joel, Connor, (Wendy in spirit) Ken, Herta, and Lis, you all worked so hard and efficiently, each contributing in your own way, all the pieces coming together to make it happen in a productive, yet fun way. And the Nephews and Nieces, Daryl, Theresa, Kyle, Lynnette and Andrew .... you did not have to come, but in all truth, we could not have done it without you. George and Laura, we missed you but understand your obligation that kept you home. Maybe next time.

Pete: Went up early to power wash the house and then painted full time the next day and a half.
Helga: Organized and prepared the most awesome meals for all of us, all at the Loewen Estate next door where we could get away from the job site to focus on having fun and fellowship and food without the paint pails beckoning us. AND, you were painting too!
Will: The van, the ladders, the sun screens and lots of 'cutting in'. What a worker! Thanks is not enough.
Margarete: How do you do it. Tedious rails, and finishing off the sun screens with a sponge brush. Amazing stick toitiveness. You and Will were a real inspiration.
Reiner: Spending your long weekend with us, painting posts and rails and doors, just awesome. We really do not see enough of you.
Joel and Connor: Maybe you little guys will get a paint brush next time, but thanks for sharing your cookies with us. You were a pleasure to have around. Bring you mom next time.
Ken: Who would have gone up on those hot gables if you were not willing? Thanks isn't enough. And thanks for rounding up all the paint and cleaning brushes that were abandoned by the tired and hungry crew. Nice to have someone who knows what they are doing.
Herta: Rails and more rails. I know you would prefer painting your canvases with water colours. Thanks for 'saving my life' a few times with your timely cappuccinos. Awesome!
Lis: I can't believe you painted all that wrought iron railing. Living with me has prepared you for just that kind of thing. For sure! I doubt anyone else would have volunteered for that the way you did, with nary a complaint.
Darryl: What a life saver you were. The big question of the project was the gutters on the lakeside of the house. You did all of them! Wow! You really and truly deserved that afternoon nap.
Theresa: You are a natural painter. You endured painting lattice, the ultimate test, and you didn't get a drop on you! Thanks too for all the help with food preparation. I like the way you have fit into our family.
Kyle: Lots of brush work and patience and doing what had to be done. Thanks so much for coming and helping and especially for being my taxi to Penticton and the great talk we had on the way.
Lynnette: There were no exceptions, everyone took charge of a brush and did some painting, including you. As a food provider, you get my very biggest thanks. It was so great having you there and just for the record, my 'ribs' were hot.
Andrew: Steady and dependable as ever, and with the accuracy and expertise of a true professional. Cutting in those soffits twice was no easy feat. The finishing touches that you did made the job truly beautiful. You didn't have to come, but boy, am I ever glad you did!
Thank you all!!!