Preparing for Color

Our house painted almost entirely in “Natural Echo” (an off-white inoffensive color) is about to change.  We are finally going forward with the massive painting project that will give us a Chinese red wall in the living room and color in virtually every corner of this rather boring house.

We’re in the process of finding a painter we can afford, who will also do a quality job.  Angie’s List is our source for prospective painters.  The first guy came an hour early (when no one was home) and left a card with not one word on it.  He has yet to even return our call, so he is probably not under consideration.

The second guy came precisely when he said he would.  He was a burly guy with a very bald head (sort of like my friend Steve’s).  He just had this demeanor that made us feel confident that he would do a good job.  He knew a lot about paint options and didn’t refuse any part of the job we offered.  He seemed proud of his service as a Marine.  Even his handshake felt quite right.  And best of all, he loved Jake.  Who could ask for anything more?

A couple more guys will be coming by before the end of the week, but my money’s on the Marine.  I just hope we can afford him.