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Monday, 1 June 2026

Shingle repairs

We had new shingles put on the roof the year after we moved in, in 2011. I'd lost some photos, but Google stored them somewhere when I searched. 





We had A massive windstorm in May, 2018. I managed to fix the shingles which flipped. Our eavestrough replacement was in June, 2022. 

When I was up cleaning out the gutters in May, I spotted this issue. You can see the nail holes as Jean-Luc, my SIL, pointed out. I asked if I should work from the top to the bottom to repair them. 


They had a window of time, and they offered to come and fix them. It's been crazy busy for them. I was profoundly grateful.

 

I put on my work shoes, old runners I've had for many years. JL hustled up on the roof. Caitlin has the same style of ancient work shoe/runner! I held the ladder and Caitlin ferried up supplies. 


We had a nice visit. They brought leftovers for lunch, and they ate a bite while we chatted. They had to get home to pick Aster up from their penultimate Driver's Ed in class session. Soon it'll be two-hour lessons in the instructor's car. It is hard to believe this little kid is growing up so fast. When Aster needs a drive to school, they will drive. Great practice!


Joe Brian had brought some scones, which we sent home. Aster had one for breakfast with tea, and sent a thank you! Isn't that sweet?! 


A new week begins, and I have to get garbage out at the road. Have a good one, all!

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11 comments:

  1. Anvilcloud1 June 2026 at 06:47

    Speaking of roofs, we are having to guy over today (hopefully) to give us the bad news.

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  2. Yamini MacLean1 June 2026 at 09:57

    Hari OM
    I am so glad you have good younger ones to be doing repairs like that... I shuddered for a moment as I thought of you going up there yourself! Family is fab... YAM xx

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  3. Jeanie1 June 2026 at 10:34

    I am SO glad it wasn't you on that roof. I was getting worried and relieved to see you holding the ladder. It's hard to believe Aster is so grown up. I remember your photos from long ago and she was just a kid. Still is, I suppose, but what a lovely one.

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  4. Lorrie1 June 2026 at 10:41

    Happy month of June to you! Good job on repairing the roof. You had some excellent helpers!

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  5. RedPat1 June 2026 at 11:35

    There always is something that needs work. The joys of home ownership!

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  6. tz_garden1 June 2026 at 11:41

    I'm so glad they came to help, we should probably stay off the roof now. Your grands are so sweet!

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  7. Nancy J1 June 2026 at 13:38

    Great to have family do repairs specially when it is the roof

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  8. Lowcarb team member1 June 2026 at 17:32

    A new week and a new month! Where did May go???

    Well done all on repairing the roof.

    All the best Jan

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  9. Red1 June 2026 at 20:58

    Shingles and roofing are a pain. They're important so you can't ignore them.

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  10. David M. Gascoigne,2 June 2026 at 05:57

    We think of our roof as the “ new roof” but it’s at least ten years old now. So far no problems, thank goodness. We had the eaves troughs and downspouts all replaced about four years ago with a wider, screened version and that has worked really well.

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  11. Granny Sue2 June 2026 at 10:30

    That is excellent...especially help that brings food!

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