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Pwc said:
Try 75....you sound like you're using a roller; I'm using a sprayer, 2 step laders and a 2X10 for scaffolding to walk on. Start on the west side of the house and follow the sun end up on the eastside in the evening; mostly shade all day. The up and down is a killer, but at least there is a break by walking the plank.

Trim the next day and yes some of it is by brush. Got my Aleve PM, and easy chair that helps me stand up. Next paint job will be the kids or whomever they sell it.
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Yes sir , rollers and brushes... My wife matched the paint so close in full sun you can't see were you have painted so I will have to chase the shade all day... Taking today and tomorrow off due to high temps (93+) it will be cool on Tuesday so I will start again then.... You have my utmost respect for doing it at 75 , it sucks at 51 lol.... My wife decided she was going to take the day off and help me yesterday.... She's not moving to fast today..lol... This year it's been record breaking hot in central Texas , the hottest September in 120 years etc so I am waiting on the cooler days to get it done... The scaffolding is a great idea , I climb the ladder more up and down than actually painting... I am sure we both will get it knocked out but I agree on the next time , the next paint job will be done by someone else.... Have a great day and be safe sir...

Shawn Adams
 
Rsadams- yup, 93 is a good high for Phoenix. Started prep this spring but summer arrived too quickly; 105 - 110 so other projects moved to the top of the list. After house then I can start reloading in the garage as temps continue to go down.
 
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Pwc said:
Rsadams- yup, 93 is a good high for Phoenix. Started prep this spring but summer arrived too quickly; 105 - 110 so other projects moved to the top of the list. After house then I can start reloading in the garage as temps continue to go down.
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Same here , I have had heat stroke to many times in 2011 during a massive forest fire here were we lost everything so I can't do the summer heat anymore... My reloading room is in my back bedroom so everything I load has been sitting on shelves ready to go for months now , just to hot to go shoot... Summer here is about the same and when winter comes it goes from 100 to cold in one day , we didn't have fall this year so I am scared if I don't get this done asap it will be in the 30s one morning which is coming... I shoot big rifles or rifles in general during the winter , so that times coming for me I hope... Last year it rained all winter so I didn't even shoot them just stuck with pistols... Well good luck to you sir on your project and most of all be safe on the tall stuff.. we have a front coming through so I am stuck waiting till Tuesday to get started up again... I am not complaining I could use a few days to let some of the sore in my back and shoulders ease up a little....

Shawn Adams
 
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Rsadams said:
Same here , I have had heat stroke to many times in 2011 during a massive forest fire here were we lost everything so I can't do the summer heat anymore... My reloading room is in my back bedroom so everything I load has been sitting on shelves ready to go for months now , just to hot to go shoot... Summer here is about the same and when winter comes it goes from 100 to cold in one day , we didn't have fall this year so I am scared if I don't get this done asap it will be in the 30s one morning which is coming... I shoot big rifles or rifles in general during the winter , so that times coming for me I hope... Last year it rained all winter so I didn't even shoot them just stuck with pistols... Well good luck to you sir on your project and most of all be safe on the tall stuff.. we have a front coming through so I am stuck waiting till Tuesday to get started up again... I am not complaining I could use a few days to let some of the sore in my back and shoulders ease up a little....

Shawn Adams
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I can relate to that. I don't handle heat too well any more. Here, a blazing hot week is followed by rain and high winds, mud, and more heat, and overnight it will be in the 30's and 40's. Last year the ground was wet for 5-6 months and killed several areas of grass. Then we had an ice storm in mid November that looked like a tornado hit from all the downed limbs. Just not a lot of quality time to get out and shoot. Like you I've been pressure washing the house and doing some painting while the weather holds out. I'm 16 years older than you. A word of advise. Keep telling yourself that you aren't 25 again and know when to quit or get help. Injuries at this age don't heal nearly as quick. At 52 I built a 24x40' pole barn 95% by myself, and was riding a bicycle every summer 1,000-1,500 miles and swimming at least a mile a day in the summer months. Those days are gone. No more riding, no more heavy lifting (except me out of a chair), no more ladder work. The wife just went through 6 months of chemo this summer and is clear off cancer. It hasn't been a very good year. One reason I took up shooting about 10 years ago was it is easy on the body.
 
pirate ammo said:
Shawn,I was out all weekend cutting up trees and splitting them up with a 10LB mall whats a little paint?
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Lol , it's not the paint it's the ladders..... Should be able to finish one side today and start on the other tommorow.... Then a 2nd and maybe a 3rd coat....

Edit , this weekend was in the mid 90s to.... Glad you got the trees down....FYI Pirate live about 2 miles from me...
 
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T-shooter said:
I can relate to that. I don't handle heat too well any more. Here, a blazing hot week is followed by rain and high winds, mud, and more heat, and overnight it will be in the 30's and 40's. Last year the ground was wet for 5-6 months and killed several areas of grass. Then we had an ice storm in mid November that looked like a tornado hit from all the downed limbs. Just not a lot of quality time to get out and shoot. Like you I've been pressure washing the house and doing some painting while the weather holds out. I'm 16 years older than you. A word of advise. Keep telling yourself that you aren't 25 again and know when to quit or get help. Injuries at this age don't heal nearly as quick. At 52 I built a 24x40' pole barn 95% by myself, and was riding a bicycle every summer 1,000-1,500 miles and swimming at least a mile a day in the summer months. Those days are gone. No more riding, no more heavy lifting (except me out of a chair), no more ladder work. The wife just went through 6 months of chemo this summer and is clear off cancer. It hasn't been a very good year. One reason I took up shooting about 10 years ago was it is easy on the body.
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Sorry to hear that... I took up shooting again because the doctors told me to find something outdoors I could do and not kill myself.... It's really helped out alot... Just 5-6 years ago I couldn't hardly ride in an air condition car in the summer... Now at lest I can get some time out during it to go shoot pistols and when really hot I shoot rifles , mainly Rimfire because I can sit at the bench in the shade.... Have a great day sir....
 
Rsadams said:
Lol , it's not the paint it's the ladders..... Should be able to finish one side today and start on the other tommorow.... Then a 2nd and maybe a 3rd coat....

Edit , this weekend was in the mid 90s to.... Glad you got the trees down....FYI Pirate live about 2 miles from me...
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Have your wife tape and paper then come over and get my airless sprayer.
 
Rsadams said:
Sorry to hear that... I took up shooting again because the doctors told me to find something outdoors I could do and not kill myself.... It's really helped out alot... Just 5-6 years ago I couldn't hardly ride in an air condition car in the summer... Now at lest I can get some time out during it to go shoot pistols and when really hot I shoot rifles , mainly Rimfire because I can sit at the bench in the shade.... Have a great day sir....
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My setup along with a 12v fan and barrel cooler. My range is 300 yards from the house.
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butchlambert said:
My door handles pulled down about 90deg. I finally got a 55Chev with push button doors.
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Was reminded of that when someone recently posted this item from their bucket list on another site. 1968 California Special mustang


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