About the Omarsea Crew

We are the Trefethens. After 10 years of planning we decided to sell our home and buy a sailboat. In November 2007 we departed Portland Oregon for the Virgin Islands and our 50 foot sloop the OMARSEA. Our three children Ben, Juli and Steve are enjoying the benefits of being homeschooled. Join us on our continuing adventures as we explore the East coast of America on the way to New Zealand.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Shades of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

In an effort to earn some spending money Juli and Ben decided to paint the historic landmark shed we have on the property. It was a cool day (50's) but waiting means painting while dodging the carpenter bees that inhabit the shed. Once they come out there is no going near the shed for weeks as the busy insects gather food. We found that there were several wasp nests so I had to spray the wasps and painting was temporarily halted. After the wasps were killed the kids finished painting the outer walls and doors.
Just this week Ben and I discovered the riding lawnmower we own was rusted from being stored outside in the weather. Our solution was to cut out the old shed main door and frame/hang a double door entry wide enough to drive the mower into. It reminds me very much of the little red shed in New Hampshire next to the home where my Dad lives. What with the dirt floor, gas cans and bits of stuff stored in the rafters. With the raised panel doors it looks quite respectable now. Good work Kids!

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