"notbob" > wrote in message
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> On 2012-07-04, Yeff > wrote:
>> On Wed, 4 Jul 2012 08:38:44 -0400, Somebody wrote:
>>
>>> I rarely see anyone sit on a porch anymore.
>>
>> Sitting on a porch/stoop isn't an activity. It's a state of mind.
>
> It's virtually a religion, here, where both covered and uncovered
> decks are a common extension of the many permanent travel trailers
> and park model homes. Also, the cool afternoons and light insect
> activity make it a nice way to spend a Summer evening. There's two
> new decks going up this very minute, the electric sanders droning all
> day long, and I'm trying to get an estimate on redoing/upgrading ours.
>
> nb

I need mine redone. Got a quote of 3k. Which is about 1k too high, and
that is just to repair/replace... What part of the country do you live that
there's not many insects... maybe be part of the problem here. It's too
hot during the day to go out, and in the eve insects galore. Lots of
skeeters... Maybe the hot dry air will at least kill them off... I haven't
seen as much squirrel activity lately either. Hoping they all die of heat
stroke.