The first reason why I shouldn't paint my apartment is evident if you are reading this blog on the website as opposed to an email: I have changed the background and colors again. I just like to change it :)
Second is that I really really don't like the plastic and the mess caused by the process of painting. This week workers have been here to fix a small leak above our window and the house and patio are covered with a light dusting of plaster. The leak wasn't serious - as it only rains 3 times a year for a total of 30 minutes - but still it had to be fixed.
So last Sunday at 8am 5 guys showed up and covered our furniture in plastic and began their work covering the house (and plants) and patio in white dust. My poor plants have gotten the worst of it. The bulk of the work is happening on the patio between the tomato/zucchini/eggplants which act as bookends for the patio. Not only can we not reach all of the plants to water them - but the leaves are covered in dust so they aren't getting light. The downside is that the leaves are dying, the upside is that the tomatoes are turning red!
The first day (Sunday) we were here the whole day while they were working and we left out hummus, meat and crackers for the guys at lunchtime. The next day they were late and we had to leave for work - so we locked them out. The third and fourth day they showed up early, and on the fifth day the boss brought us a really good bottle of wine! He said it was to thank us for the hummus :) I'm telling you, Paul has perfected this hummus! Israeli's and Arabs have agreed that it is good!
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