Metal roofs require paint to prevent rust. Prior to painting, it is necessary to pressure wash. Unfortunately, pressure washing loosened the old dirt and rust, causing about 16 leaks. And rainy season kicked in. Buckets and towels everywhere. Mark cleaned and patched and cleaned and patched. Got it down to 2 or 3 leaks. Finally resorted to plastic sheeting and duct tape, and called in the professionals. Turns out capillary action where the roof sections overlap causes incessant moisture. The next roof won't have overlaps.
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| Notice the clean/dirty areas. The dark color is volcano ash. The dark cloud is VOG - smog from the volcano. |
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| It's a high roof, but relatively flat. |
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| Perched up in the trees. |
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| Help is on the way! |
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| Here's a colorful and friendly fellow. Jackson's chameleon. |
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| There are no rabbits in Hawaii. So I brought Grandma's rabbit. |
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| My other Grandmother's rocking chair, outside on the lanai. Much appreciated by the farm cat, Spook. |
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| Paws University, where Django will stay when we travel. |
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| Jungle kitty, Tigger. |
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We took a break from patching and mopping, to attend the Big Island Jazz
and Blues Festival at Mauna Kea Resort. We got to hear Delfaeyo Marsalis
on trombone. After the first set, a blessing was offered, with an a capella
rendition of "Praise God from whom all blessings flow" sung in Hawaiian.
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