A Few New Shingles On The Roof

Had a little post hurricane season chore this past weekend. Over the past few weeks we lost a few shingles to mother nature. I have not done roof repair before but figured that you probably don't have to be a rocket scientist to do this. I managed to find some shingles to match the existing ones and with some trepidation, headed up the ladder. Once I was on the roof I realized where the rocket scientist part came in. The rocket scientist probably would have sent someone else up on the roof to risk life and limb for a few shingles. To my amazement the roof was slippery and seemingly steep. I could not stand for fear of sliding off. I ended up sliding around on my rump which created enough surface area and friction to keep me on the roof. Once the job was completed and I was back down on the ground I had a great sense of satisfaction as I reviewed my work from the road. After this chore Bren and I headed to the beach to enjoy some relaxation and a swim. As we looked out on the tranquil gulf we could only count our blessings as the storms had passed by our house on the North, South, East and West.