I recently wrote about painting the rusty roof at the Winter Barn. I included a photo of the roof taken from a higher elevation. Madhu suggested painting something on the roof. Soma, overtaken by his creative side, made the following offer:
“I will paint a big Hare Krsna on it. if somebody supplies the paint.”
I pointed out that no one would see it, being limited by the idea of the point of view of the photo.
Deb pointed out that she would be able to see it as she lives on the other side, which made me think it might be visible from the turn where traffic comes out of the forest above where Burche’s Run Lake used to be.
I asked Soma how much it would be and he replied:
“from Sherwin-Williams
SuperPaint® Exterior Latex House Paint
SuperPaint® Exterior Latex Paint
“on sale untill the end of the month. now just $33.99 a gallon.
I would need 1 or 2 gallons depending how big we make it.
I think gloss black would be good.
“* A high-quality exterior paint designed for aluminum and vinyl siding; wood siding; clapboard; shakes and shingles; plywood; masonry; and metal such as window trim and flashing
* Resists peeling, blistering, fading and chalking
* 25-year warranty for lasting performance and good looks
* Use even when the weather turns cold – as low as 35° F
* Choose from Flat, Satin or Gloss finishes”
So if anyone wants to fund an artistic project, with no commercial possibilities, just for the pure joy of it, please drop a comment herein and I will hook you up with Soma.
This would be “Hare Krishna” in black 12′ high letters.
Figuring two gallons plus tax and brushes, $80.
October 24, 2007 at 3:32 am
What’s really needed down here is signs to direct visitors and tourists as to where the entrance to the cow barns is. The community has done some lovely signage on McCreary’s ridge with directions and milage to the Palace, but there’s nothing down this way. And the barns, being back so far from the main road can’t really be found unless people know where they are, and how to get there.
Even with my lane being gated and ‘no trespassing’ signs, I can’t tell you how many van and carloads of people wander down and stop at the house asking if this is the cow barn road. Of course, all have been from out of the area.
Just a suggestion, but perhaps worth investigation. Thanks a bunch, and so glad to read you’re feeling better!
October 24, 2007 at 8:18 am
A good suggestion.
Of course, the same thing holds true at the temple — the barn is hidden and no signage to direct people to it. There is no clue it even exists anywhere in the temple, and no one routinely directing visitors to it.