Another great day on the mountain.It has been beautiful since we arrived almost 3 months ago.For a few days it got to 33 c. but that is unusual for here.Most days are between 14-18.The deer like to pass through our property and the other day I noticed about 50 quail walking up the driveway.Of course the drive is all uphill and amongst the trees so they felt at home,as I'm sure they are in the bushes by the drive.We had 6 days of rain about a month ago but thats been it.

  Since when we arrived the wood siding on the house appeared to need  work so I decided to paint the house(that was certainly a weak moment)Since the house is so large and high I didn't know what I was getting into.And the wood overlaps so no way I could use a roller..#o gallons later--with a brush-- and it looks much better.Today the roofers are here as part of the roof shingles were torn off in the violent winds last December..So 2 sections of the roof are being done today.There are 6 different sections all together.I tore down a leanto shed at the side of the house,as that was the first thing visible as you drove up the drive.Now some time I will put another patio where it was.Not just yet as we do have about 180 feet of deck now and we have been spending a lot fixing up since arriving.But the weather has been great for working,except the 33 c. on the ladder were a bit much.I have a nice farmers tan now anyway.My old jeans and t-shirt have been used all the time during painting,with just a few washes,so when i am finally done they will be thrown out or framed,one or the other.Very colorful looking..,

The dogs just love it here,I was worried at first if they would wander off but not to worry..They stick within 200 feet ost love eating the grass since it is very fresh and moist with no sprays of any kind.

We go for hikes in the rainforest a lot and the boys love that as well,very tiring for them and us as well..

I will put up some photos of the house since the painting has been done