Ed just hung the last of the outside vinyl window coverings. These were his creation for tropical storm/ hurricane protection on the downstairs windows. Peggy is so impressed with Ed’s ingenuity and long distance precision. He took loads of measurements last year before we came back to the US. He had to figure out how to design each individual piece because each window configuration is different.
Prior to this, we used plywood sheets bolted to the window protectoras (wrought iron bars). Plywood was heavy, cumbersome, and had to be painted every other year. Not to mention taking up precious storage space in the bodega. Although we hope the vinyl fabric will never be tested, we think that they will prove to be less work and provide as good, if not better protection. When not it use, they roll up and are secured by nylon straps and buckles. Here’s a photo of the one covering the kitchen window as if ready for a storm. The other photo is of the same window with the covering rolled up.
Peggy just has to make one more glowing remark while Ed blushes. While Peggy was out of town this past summer, Ed figured out how to get the mothballs out of a sewing machine of Peggy’s mom. Peggy does NOT machine sew – too hazardous. Ed figured out how to thread the machine and sew the beige sun shade that you see at the top of the window. This man’s talents are truly impressive.
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