Here we go for the second round of plastering. This time we are working on the exterior and the same characters arrived on Sunday night to be ready to go first thing on Monday morning. As it was raining, and the grass out back was wet and a foot tall, they all decided to sleep in the house. Each claimed a little bit of space in separate rooms and set up whatever form of bed they had brought along. Andre and I had retrieved the patio table from the garage and a few lawn chairs etc and set up a little dining/card table for them. Luckily, the drywallers didn't have to sand yet, so the three nights the guys slept in the house, there was no additional dust being created.
Lou and David arrived Monday morning to assist us. Things were as they should be, the professionals were in place, Deirdre was healthy and back mixing and Andre and I and our volunteer help were employed appropriately - running mud up the hill. I did get to try my hand at trowelling, and found it to be enjoyable, but that was only a small corner of the house (mind you - it's the most beautiful corner!!)
So, second coat on and parging in place. We love it!.
