April 2026

Ah, Spring is in the air. Time to gaze at the cherry blossoms, prepare the gardens for the upcoming plantings, and to see if the power washer still starts. Recently, one of our meetings was interrupted by a young man who was giving out quotes to power wash your property and clean the gutters. Twelve hundred dollars rolled off his tongue with absolutely no guilt. A day’s work at best. What is it about power washing that makes some people charge like it’s brain surgery? It requires the brain power of a gnat and the physical abilities of someone who can stand for 1 or 2 hours at a time. Is there some special training or a certificate that requires months of training? I don’t think so. The most important decision is to put the right nozzle on the end of the wand, and even then, it’s only a choice of two or three. But beyond all of that, if you happen to do your own power washing like me, I find it the most rewarding outdoor chore of them all. There is something calming about the mundane, mind numbing back and forth motion of the wand. The contrasting look of before and after, that two thousand pounds per square inch of renewing pressure brings to the moss covered everything, that is so pleasing. Happy power washing everyone!

Now on to more important things, the birds of spring, and I’m not talking any old birds. I’m talking Jays. Not Steller’s Jays, though they could be described as Stellar. Yes, that’s it, I’m talking The Blue Jays. After an amazing season last year, losing in game seven of the World Series to the Dodgers in extra innings, I and many more like me are chomping at the bit for our boys in blue to start what I believe will be a winning season. As I write this the Jays have won their first two games. Go Jays Go!

Finally, to all the members who were lucky to get on the list for The Greenview Tap House get together organized by Paula B. have fun. Wish we were joining you all.

Have a wonderful April,
Pat Hill,
President