James Lloyd Greene Mansion Condominiums

Lawn was mowed today and looks just fine. Some new additions to the front porch including this wee little rocker. Hopefully, a tiny tot will do some porch rocking soon. Thinking of painting it white to go with the other two rockers. Jill's contributions to our formal planting pots are also coming along nicely - they certainly pretty up our entrance.

As it happens, quite lovely.

Porch furniture project is coming along nicely. Paint should be fully cured by Friday. Refurbished some old cushions and added some new ones as well. I hope you all get to enjoy what has turned out to be a very pretty place. Certainly, it will be a nice spot to have our next warm weather meeting! Going forward, if you are out there and rain is threatening - please be kind and pull anything with pillows out of the 'splashy-splashy' zones! Attended to some scratches, gouges and worn spots on the interior front door. Next goal is deep cleaning the exterior of both front doors so we can really see what needs doing. And some sunset views from the porch...

All plantings overhanging or touching wooden surfaces of front porch and columns were given an initial hard cutback. This should help minimize water damage but will be an ongoing process. Plantings on Greene Ave side of buildings that were interfering with walkways additionally given a hard trim. Low hanging branches from central tree in backyard thinned out to help get more sun into that area. Likewise, branches from trees on the 'moss hill' given a whacking for the same reason. More to come. Took out 8 sumac trees from the back stepped planting beds. Might be an idea to shore the beds up and use as mulch spot for clippings and the like. Would appreciate your thoughts on this... Round table, windsor chairs and two occasional tables spruced up (scrape, prime, paint) and looking quite nice. Both rocking chairs are in process and the cedar bench will be tackled after. Thank you, to whoever put that rail back on the one rocker. I'll be hitting it w...

Today's Completed Projects: - Lawn catch basin (drain) cleared of debris - Parasite tree growth trimmed from Crab Apple - Test cuttings done on front left entrance way bush     (Will see how it reacts) - More maples removed from wild garden patch - Additional trim-back of creeping vines and pruning of low hanging branches driveway entrance      (chain link fence). Quite a few other projects in the works so look for more updates soon. In the meantime, I'm putting my feet up and enjoying the rest of this lovely day. Patrick

Hello folks! Lawn services were completed today and the place looks wonderful. Our provider, Gus apologizes for the delay and has committed to a schedule (weather dependent) of revisiting every 7 to 10 days. This blog is shaping up nicely and invites are about to be sent to all Owners/Residents. Use the subscribe button and enter your email to receive posting updates automatically and to be able to comment directly on posts. I hope you enjoy the gallery pages. I think that the whole package can be a nice way to celebrate and positively market this grand old house. If you have documents or photos that you would like added, I have set up an easy to use drop folder  right here that will open in another window. Just drag and drop and your files should upload - and pretty darned quickly at that! In the meantime, doesn't the place look pretty at night? - Patrick

 Lots of projects completed this week. - Front and back porches have been thoroughly swept - Gardening equipment cleaned up and organized - Spider webs taken care of (for the moment) - Front steps cleaned in detail - Creeping vines and ivy cut back at roots - Invasive maple trees removed - High and low interior dusting completed - Detailed cleaning of all interior carpeted stairs and landings - Wallpaper edge repairs started (Humidity has been a factor) - Leaves removed from planting bed and far edge of back porch as well as rose bushes - There is now a wooden door stop that can be used for the front door (see pictures)      (Edges of front door will need some repair and detailing... on the list!) - This Blog created. I hope to have full distribution to all owners and residents tomorrow. More updates as more stuff happens!