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I know A Perfect Painter In Nanaimo

Due to the fact that we have no more room for ‘stuff’, I gave my husband an Anniversary gift of having the main floor of our house painted. When we first moved into our home, I had 12 different shades of grey that became more blue as time went on, so I picked out a beautiful colour (one only) and then tried to find a painter.

A lot can be learned, some come right away and it looks like you have made a commitment with them, and NO, you never hear from them again, or the quote is so high, it becomes laughable. My daughter said “call my neighbor, he is a professional painter and has been for more than 30 years. I did and I am so glad I did.

Out he came, walked through with me, gave me a quote (which I thought was too small, upped it and we had a deal. He showed up (as he said he would), did his prep work as he went around, three rooms took 3 coats of the new colour and the balance was two. He is clean and never leaves a mess behind.

On the 4th day, when  he would have been finished, he walked around, touched up the things the first painter had not done,  did his final walk through, and left.

I highly recommend him and if you want, I can tell you how to reach him. Our only thing is,  and I guess most people don’t, we fed him lunch, offered him treats once in a while. He is totally professional, honest as they come, and very pleasant to have in your home.

His name in Kelly, and if you wish to contact him, give me a nod. Then call him if you are truly needing a painter, and don’t waste his or your time by not being honest about what you want.

By the way, our home is now brighter, fresher looking and I am thrilled.

 

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Pop, In Memory

Dear Pop,

24 years ago today, my heart was broken when I got the phone call you had passed away. Today, it seems like it just happened again….it is so fresh in my memory bank. There isn’t a day that you are not mentioned, laughing at your sayings, being so thankful for your loyalty and constant love to your family, your  job and how you were so firm in being  honest, never, ever lying and teaching us to do the same.

Also your fierce but quiet pride of being Irish is so instilled in me, that when asked, I always say I’m Irish with about as much pride as you.

Growing up, like all teenagers, I hated how strict you were and then, when I had my daughter, I  raised her the same way. Thank you.

Thanks again Pop for ensuring we always had a roof over our heads, food on the table and clothes on our backs.

Teaching us that your handshake was bond, your bills were always paid and helping others when and if you can has not gone astray with me.

I love you still but wish some days that I could really hear your voice when you sang and laughed, instead of simply remembering.

And yes, I am wearing my Shamrock earrings today.

Love you.

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