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Paint Job Prep

All the items on the walls Must go, before the painter calls And when they’re down, I’ll see the dust So cleaning everything’s a must. Then where to put them? There’s no room. If closets are what you’d assume, You’ve never really had to face A New York home with not much space. My sister says, your digs are small. It’s easy to prepare it all, But when confronting all my stuff, I know my prep time’s not enough. Still, I will do what I can do And though my place won’t look like new, It will be fresh and clean and then I’ll hang each item up again.

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Date: 9/28/2022 10:08:00 AM
Fresh and refreshed! There is nothing as marvelous as a new paint job! Go for it!
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Date: 9/17/2022 10:38:00 AM
Prepping is the hardest part of the task! Nicely rhymed Ilene! Linda
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Date: 9/16/2022 11:04:00 AM
I, though, on the other hand, Just write what I observe – The daily challenges in life We do or don’t deserve. Other poets’ lofty thoughts May, more than mine, be read, But I’ll continue rhyming Like I always do, instead. You're a brilliant poetess!!
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Date: 9/16/2022 12:12:00 PM
"Other Poets" 11/20/18 my pleasure Ilene Bauer!
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Date: 9/16/2022 11:13:00 AM
It’s strange to see an old poem of mine quoted, but thanks for reading my previous work, Anaya…
Date: 9/15/2022 7:39:00 PM
Aw, gee. Why take everything down. That only spreads the dust around. lol. ~ Second City Feather-Duster
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Date: 9/15/2022 11:05:00 AM
Ah, win the lottery and you can move on up the ladder! Or you could invite the grandkids to do the painting as they won't mind the dust at all! Aloha!
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Date: 9/14/2022 3:38:00 PM
My wife and I don’t paint very often, but we generally do it ourselves for this reason. It is a lot of work getting prepped and setting back up!
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Date: 9/14/2022 1:40:00 PM
This reminded me of George Carlin's bit about "stuff." I have tried to minimize my "stuff," but it's hard to do. All the experts have suggestions, but, of course, it is not their "stuff." Hope all goes well with your new paint job. It'll spruce up your digs, and you'll know what's behind the pics is clean!
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