My balcony.

@TheHorse (206374)
Walnut Creek, California
April 20, 2024 11:07am CST
I forgot to take a "before" picture of my balcony. I did use it getting painted as an opportunity to throw out some stuff out there that I did not need. And to start my yearly "restoration" work on my outside table and chairs. I sand them down each year with 150 grit sandpaper and then use linseed oil as a finish. My succulents are back in place, and I bought some new planters for this Summer's corn, green beans, and sunflowers. I still have to get some fresh potting soil at Home Depot. Kitty wanted me to write that she approves of the new set-up. It's not that different from the old set up.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
20 Apr
I like a lot an oil finishing instead than painting for wood.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
I agree. I did paint some inside wood at my cabin in Montana. But it was mostly pine.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
21 Apr
@TheHorse I use a paint for the wood fence. I sand, apply a wood preservative and then I apply an oil based paint. It takes longer to dry, but it also lasts longer. I do not paint every year.
Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (28958)
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20 Apr
It looks like such a pleasant place to sit and reflect, and a great place for Kitty. Do you have a sun umbrella? I like those, but right now I don't have one. We have so much wind here, it's a constant hassle to get it in and out so it doesn't blow to the next county! You are ready for summer and planting!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
I look forward to doing more planting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
@MarieCoyle That's a good question.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (28958)
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20 Apr
@TheHorse Does Kitty help with bug patrol, so that the plants don't get chewed on?
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Pitstop
@pitstop (13065)
• India
20 Apr
Looks like a good book to relax. Seems to be a day of hard work. Agree that a before pic would have completed the 'picture'
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Pitstop
@pitstop (13065)
• India
20 Apr
@TheHorse alright - I'll let my imagination run wild.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
Just picture a bunch of redwood branches on the floor and a very grey set of table and chairs.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
@pitstop It does look neater than it did before. I'll probably finish sanding and oiling the table and chairs tomorrow morning.
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Kareng
@kareng (55128)
• United States
21 Apr
You got a lot accomplished! I need to make another potting soil run. I'm almost out!
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Kareng
@kareng (55128)
• United States
22 Apr
@TheHorse I need to plan the next trip to McComb with the hubby. We need to get a couple big cases of bottled water also. I can't pick that stuff up. I can but it isn't easy and certainly not fun!
The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Apr
I should get some today. I have the day off.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95648)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Apr
It all is looking good
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
I can even see the floor out there!
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95648)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Apr
@TheHorse For how long ?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
@wolfgirl569 We shall see.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157044)
• United States
21 Apr
You have a very nice area for relaxing and growing...Have a good day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Apr
I enjoy it. I will do a bit of sanding and oiling now. I went grocery shopping and then was attacked by laziness. No Home Depot right now.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157044)
• United States
22 Apr
@TheHorse An attack of laziness is good once and a while.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157661)
• United States
21 Apr
When do I get to come visit? I approve as well.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Apr
I'll ask Kitty.
snowy
@snowy22315 (170422)
• United States
21 Apr
It's coming along. You should show us the finished product.
Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45544)
• India
21 Apr
The arrangement looks good. The approval from Kitty is so vital as without an "Official" sanction, it doesn't matter much !!! A "Before" picture would of course have been good. Is the mercury rising a lot at your place or still is it pleasant to sit outside.
Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (58168)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr
She takes change pretty well.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
She does.
Sabrina Traversa
@sabtraversa (13004)
• Italy
20 Apr
Lovely outcome! Glad you got Kitty's approval too, that's all that matters. Looking forward the other plants you're going to plant!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
Maybe I'll get some soil today. I have another errand I want to run.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (36500)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Apr
I think it is a cozy looking deck. Nice.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
I enjoy sitting out there and playing guitar.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73705)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr
Looks like a nice place to hang out, Glad it got Kitty's stamp of approval,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (206374)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Apr
That is necessary here.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2445)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
22 Apr
very vintage style, like it
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326093)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr
I'm glad Kitty approves. You might have been in trouble if she hadn't. By the way, the sander belt had Metalite R228 printed on the inside which apparently is coarse grit.