Steve prepares for painting

We are preparing to paint the exterior of the house which should make a very big difference to its look. Gabe began the process by painting some of the verandah railings and we are hoping that the two French boys, Dav and Vincent, who arrive on Wednesday, will be able to paint the decking and other railings of the verandahs. We've decided on a colour for the exterior of the house so they may also begin painting the house (depending on their verandah painting skills, of course). Oh and Steve can be seen high pressure hosing (one of his favourite activities) the scum and muck off the veranda roof and decking. "A clean surface is a paintable surface..."