The Congaree Swamp National Monument is about 15 minutes away from my house. Or at least it used to be. After all this rain, I'm thinking the swamp has expanded its borders. Welcome to my little home in the swamp.
Right now I see out of my office windows through a layer of green. Yes, green. We have algae -- not just mildew, but algae -- growing on our north-facing windows. My office is on the second floor and there's a steeply pitched roof under my windows. Ever since I broke my foot while watering a plant while standing on flat ground, I have quit climbing on roofs. But I almost can't work for looking at the world through algae-tinted glasses.
So, I'm looking for a pressure washer. I want one strong enough to take the mildew, algae and crud off of the house, but not so strong that it can hurt me. A friend of mine cut her leg to the bone with a pressure washer. I don't want anything that will wash off skin and muscle, roof shingles or gouge out wood. This same friend has a kinder, gentler pressure washer that even her children can use. I'd like such a thing.
As usual, I'm starting my research by reading the reviews on Amazon. I was just about sold on one of their very popular models when I noticed that one of the things that Amazon recommended that you purchase along with that item was a giant, industrial-strength first aid kit.
Yes, they recommended the washer, a length of extension hose and a monster first-aid kit.
Maybe a ladder and a bottle of Windex would be safer. Or curtains.
At summer camp the head counselor always let me carry the hatchet and the first aid kit on our overnight hikes. The hatchet because I was responsible, and the first aid kit in case I tripped and fell on the hatchet (clumsy as I was).
Posted by: Nancy | November 20, 2009 at 02:33 PM
You're going to buy one? Why not just rent it? Better yet, why not just buy some snails to eat the algae?
Posted by: groovyoldlady | November 21, 2009 at 01:58 PM