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Power Washing.....a while village!!

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Kateykrunch Tue 28-Feb-17 12:21:20

So, DH gone to power wash side 3 level patio after he slipped on moss yesterday! He wrapped up warm, said he might not be able to do more than 1 level as it depended how long he could 'take' the cold (its sunny here today). I gave him hot drink after 15 mins, but I have just gone to check on him and he is currently doing the pavements!! He is proud that he has done ALL the patio levels, all the bins, the back door and garage door, but he was miffed when I said could you do the front door rather than the pavements throughout the village. He is the same when hedge trimming though, I usually have to fetch him back from the end of the road! Hot soup and crusty bread to thaw the poor blighter out.

Charleygirl Tue 28-Feb-17 12:42:37

Could he possibly pop in here for an hour or two? It would be much appreciated. I would like him to do a minute part of the road though where there is a little cement residue. Thanks in advance. Coffee will be provided.

cornergran Tue 28-Feb-17 12:53:48

You beat me to it Charley, if he gets bored lots of green gunk here that would benefit. I could offer lunch if it would help?

Kittye Tue 28-Feb-17 12:59:30

Gosh! I hope you're not on a water meter ?

Galen Tue 28-Feb-17 13:04:41

I've got patios that are in dire need! My crutch slips on them when wet!

Welshwife Tue 28-Feb-17 13:13:52

Don't let him get too carried away - too much vigorous power washing can spoil the surface of slabs! A gardener here told our friend to simply put moss killer on the slabs and allow it to work in the elements and remove the moss etc - saves the surfaces.
I can understand him getting carried away though - I have been like that myself - hence the surface of some slabs! grin

hildajenniJ Tue 28-Feb-17 13:21:50

That's what my DH did Welsh. He didn't listen to the weather forecast though, and all his good work was washed away a couple of hours later when the heavens opened. He'll have to do it again!

vampirequeen Tue 28-Feb-17 14:54:43

Then he can come to me. I was considering power washing the yard today after I'd done lots of repotting but thought better of it.

Jalima Tue 28-Feb-17 15:07:40

Does he like pancakes? I can provide pancakes in exchange for some patio cleaning grin

Kateykrunch Tue 28-Feb-17 15:29:01

Watch out you lot, last seen on corner...could be heading your way......he might not be able to stop for coffee and pancakes, if seen, once he has finished your jobs, send him back please, ta.

Cherrytree59 Tue 28-Feb-17 15:51:04

Lol Katey was he covered in mud?
DH always is .

Cemeteries are my problem
When I take flowers to my parents grave I'm also armed with trowel shears and cleaner for the head stone but unfortunately I feel the need to tidy the neighbors as well.