It took out about two weeks longer than I thought, but there was really no deadline. After changing my mind several times and redoing certain portions, it probably has more coats of paint than it needs, but it was yet another learning experience and fun to do!
I learned that I don't like to do base coats. I'm too impatient and it shows up in my drips, blobs of paint, and irregular brush strokes (plus lack of sanding in between coats). On the other hand, I'm probably too obsessed with design (I'm one of the kids who had to color within the lines), and I touched those up ad infinitum. (Ralph asked at the first of the week if I ever planned to finish it!)
It hit the backyard yesterday and it immediately started raining. Ah well...it's up to the elements now...I've done all I can do!
