Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

March 10, 2017 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 65 Comments

TGIF

It has been a fast week. It seems that way to me although I can’t really explain why. Maybe it’s all the extra projects that I have been working on. (Not writing projects) Our painter is supposed to show up to do the outside of the house, so I have been getting the nails and screws covered with a protective paint. Although the painters say, they have stuff that will do the job, looking at my neighbors still, leads me to my tried and true method. I have one neighbor whose house was painted last year, and the nails are already rusting through. I buy a special product, and it has to be put on by hand. The only spots I can’t reach are on the chimney and peak of the roof. I will let the painter handle those. I have also been doing some general repairs which are a constant here near the Gulf. Finally, I wrapped up the taxes. (Yes, I do my own. I figure my MBA has got to be good for something) Today’s JohnKu talks about projects. I hope you enjoy your weekend

Just when one is done,

The next is a whack a mole. . .

Spontaneous pain.

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65 comments

Amanda Lyle · March 10, 2017 - 4:17 am ·

Happy Friday, my friend. This week really has flown by! Which is great – it’s almost the weekend! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:32 am ·
  
  True. Oh look! Its here already. 😀
  
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patriciaruthsusan · March 10, 2017 - 4:18 am ·

Ha, Ha. I love the part about Friday at the top. All the best in your projects, John. 😀 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:32 am ·
  
  Thanks, Suzanne. 🙂
  
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D.E. Haggerty · March 10, 2017 - 4:31 am ·

I’m extremely happy to have a Dutch house with all the brick at the moment. Prepping to paint. Ugh! Good luck

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:31 am ·
  
  Lucky you. Ugh is right. 🙂
  
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Charles Yallowitz · March 10, 2017 - 5:05 am ·

Just imagining how many nails and screws are there. Sounds like a really big job. Good luck. Congrats on finishing the taxes too.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:30 am ·
  
  Luck for me I have been at it for years. The ones needing treatment are those missed in the past so not too many. 🙂
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · March 10, 2017 - 8:11 am ·
    
    Smart move. Think you’ll get it done before the weekend?
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:04 am ·
    
    No. Full download today. All work suspended. (Yay)
    
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  3. Charles Yallowitz · March 10, 2017 - 10:06 am ·
    
    Full download?
    
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  4. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 11:43 am ·
    
    Auto correct for all downpour
    
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  5. Charles Yallowitz · March 10, 2017 - 12:04 pm ·
    
    Got it. Snowing here.
    
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  6. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 4:03 pm ·
    
    Boo
    
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Jill Weatherholt · March 10, 2017 - 6:41 am ·

Your JohnKu is so true, as is the meme! Nice job on the taxes. Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:29 am ·
  
  Thanks, Jill. At least I know who to blame if the Feds are unhappy. 🙂
  
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John Fioravanti · March 10, 2017 - 7:24 am ·

Lucky you, John! You can get outside to do those “fun” projects – we’re supposed to get 8″ of snow today! Good grief… the pain, the pain…

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Actually the horror, the horror.
  
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  1. John Fioravanti · March 10, 2017 - 7:29 am ·
    
    AMEN, brother John, AMEN!
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:07 am ·
    
    😀
    
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aFrankAngle · March 10, 2017 - 7:25 am ·

I can tell a lot of productivity at your end. At least prepping the nails gave you something to do. 😉 And the fact that your neighbor didn’t do the prep is Obama’s fault. But in that JohnKu, I sensed a hammer hitting my finger. Ouch!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. There is always a hammer, Frank. Another piece of the legacy. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Jan Hawke · March 10, 2017 - 7:39 am ·

Aww – those poor moles! Good to be busy though 😉

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:07 am ·
  
  Mole activist? Ha ha ha 🙂
  
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Almost Iowa · March 10, 2017 - 7:51 am ·

Have a great weekend, John, and get out of town before the spring breakers arrive.. [shudder]

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:06 am ·
  
  I know right? To make matters worse we have a new light on Padre Island high as you get off the causeway. (Nightmare) If that wasn’t enough TexDot is making 361 wider but have traffic back ups for miles. We need to hunker down and not run out of wine.
  
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rijanjks · March 10, 2017 - 8:46 am ·

Yep, the chores never end. From that aspect, apartment living isn’t bad. 🙂 Have a great weekend, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:03 am ·
  
  Yes. While our house was being built we lived in a condo. It was nice having nothing to do in the upkeep department. Have a great weekend, Jan
  
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coldhandboyack · March 10, 2017 - 9:06 am ·

Whack a Mole, love it. That’s how my whole week has been, only I’m the mole.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:02 am ·
  
  Some times the mole sometimes the whack. Life is like that isn’t it. 🙂
  
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  1. coldhandboyack · March 10, 2017 - 10:13 am ·
    
    Ha ha.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 11:42 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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Mae Clair · March 10, 2017 - 9:15 am ·

Good luck with all those projects, John. You’ve got a lot going on, but the whack a mole mentality can get the job done! Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:01 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Mae. 🙂
  
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tpolen · March 10, 2017 - 9:17 am ·

You’re so right about the projects, John – I check one off the list and five more turn up. Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:01 am ·
  
  It’s like the TBR whack a mole.
  
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Staci Troilo · March 10, 2017 - 9:41 am ·

Our to-do list is extensive and ever-growing. We’re hearing rumors of snow this weekend (in Arkansas, of all things), so I’m guessing outdoor chores will have to wait. But best wishes to you!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 10:00 am ·
  
  The only plus side of a snowstorm is chores have to wait. Hope you stay warm. Thanks, Staci.
  
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Let's CUT the Crap! · March 10, 2017 - 9:47 am ·

I like brick houses too because there’s no painting involved.
A house always needs something like it’s building its own bank account.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 9:59 am ·
  
  So true. Our building code doesn’t allow brick so slave away we do. 🙂
  
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Phillip McCollum · March 10, 2017 - 9:48 am ·

Time flying is one of the benefits of keeping busy, assuming it’s something you’d rather not be doing. And you do your own taxes?! Brave soul… Happy Friday, John. Hope you have a relaxing weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 9:58 am ·
  
  Thanks, Phillip. 🙂
  
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Debbie · March 10, 2017 - 10:05 am ·

HaHa, good one, John! I wrapped up my taxes this week, too, though no way would I attempt to do them myself! Hope the painting project goes smoothly and you have a wonderful weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 11:43 am ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie,
  
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · March 10, 2017 - 10:21 am ·

You deserve a relaxing weekend. Gin and tonic hour is soon, my friend.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 11:42 am ·
  
  Yes it is.
  
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guyportman · March 10, 2017 - 10:40 am ·

Another busy week then John. I take it rust is a constant threat when living by the sea. Have a good weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 11:42 am ·
  
  Thanks, Guy
  
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Gwen Plano · March 10, 2017 - 12:10 pm ·

Hope the projects finish early, so you can enjoy your weekend…maybe even party a bit now that your taxes are in – YAY!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 4:02 pm ·
  
  Hope you day was super.
  
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The Hook · March 10, 2017 - 1:13 pm ·

Your talents cross boundaries and genres, John.
Well done.

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 4:01 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Hook.
  
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Teagan Geneviene · March 10, 2017 - 4:19 pm ·

Ha!!! Love the Johnku. I haven’t heard of that with nails, paint, and rust. You always have something going on.
My computer gets wonky every weekend lately, so my taxes are still waiting. I think I have finally received all the required forms. One from the Fed gov didn’t arrive until Monday…
Save time for some fun this weekend, John. Mega hugs!

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 4:23 pm ·
  
  You too, Teagan. Figures the Gov would be late. 😀
  
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nildamacedopaulino · March 10, 2017 - 7:39 pm ·

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1. John W. Howell · March 10, 2017 - 7:47 pm ·
  
  Of course I will.
  
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  1. nildamacedopaulino · March 10, 2017 - 7:49 pm ·
    
    OK…. Comment my photo too… Kisses!!!
    
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tracikenworth · March 11, 2017 - 1:45 pm ·

I have some of those coming up myself. Good luck!

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1. John W. Howell · March 11, 2017 - 2:23 pm ·
  
  🙂 Thanks, Traci
  
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  1. tracikenworth · March 12, 2017 - 12:36 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John!
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 12, 2017 - 3:56 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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circadianreflections · March 11, 2017 - 4:44 pm ·

The week did fly by! I have to get out taxes ready for the accountant to do next week. I’ll be glad when that’s over.

We’ll see if the painter did a good job on the nails on our house. So far so good. It’s been a year.
The last time He-man and I painted the house we prepped it by the book. I sanded and primed the nails with a shellac or varnish. Those rusty nails didn’t start showing up for about 8 yrs. It was time to repaint by then b/c the tippy top of the peaks on the West and East sides of house started to peel from years of heat and exposure.

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1. John W. Howell · March 11, 2017 - 5:27 pm ·
  
  I love that tip. The stuff I use recommends no sanding and just lay it over the rust. It interacts with it somehow. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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1. John W. Howell · March 13, 2017 - 8:29 am ·
  
  Thank you , Traci
  
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